Notices for April 26th, 2026
Services for May 3rd 2026, 5th Sunday of Easter
Morning Worship at:
9.30am St Paul’s Church, Collooney
10.45am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
Noon Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
Collect for Today
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life:
Raise us, who trust in him,
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness,
that we may seek those things which are above,
where he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Mothers’ Union
You are warmly invited to the Mothers’ Union JOURNEY – a Festival Service of Praise and Thanksgiving. Tuesday, 28th April @ 8pm in St Paul’s, Collooney, County Sligo.
Faith Re-ignited
This event runs from Ascension to Pentecost 14-24 May. The How Can I …talks are listed on a flyer on our website. Paper copies will be available shortly.
On Saturday May 16th please bring your photos and memorabilia of church and village life to:
Ballisodare, 10-11am and Collooney 11-12 to share with others and for you to see what others have. Please label things.
Skreen Fete
Skreen parish are holding a summer fete on Sunday May 3rd from 2-6pm in the Rectory grounds, refreshments, stalls and things for the children will be on offer. Monies raised are for the parish.
Holy Trinity, Ballisodare
Would parishioners please make their usual payment towards the graveyard maintenance of €50. Please place in an envelope and mark it ‘Graveyard Maintenance’.
St Paul’s Graveyard
John and Gordon Bourke have done an amazing job caring for our graveyard over many years but now have found it necessary to step back. If you would be able to help with strimming in the graveyard please have a word with the churchwardens.
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Meeting and Prayer time regarding the work of Child Evangelism Fellowship Friday 1st May at Sligo Methodist Church at 8pm. Presentation by Mr David Cowan (National Director) & Mr James Martin (Board member)
Child Safeguarding
A new policy is coming and a series of online briefings to prepare people for the changes associated with the new policy, which will be launched at Synod in May. For those involved in Safeguarding information seminars will be available following Synod as the current ones are over subscribed.
Connecting Ballysadare
Sligo CoCo are holding an Information Day about developments in the village. Drop in to view and discuss the emerging designs and leave your comments. It is on Thursday 7th May 2026 in the Peacock Lane Function Room from 3pm-7pm
If you are unable to attend and would like to share your views, please email: streets@studiodwg.com
Family Carers Ireland
Could you take on 7,000 steps a day throughout April? Walk anywhere, anytime, and help support Family Carers Ireland while raising awareness for carers nationwide. Sign up at www.familycarers.ie/get-involved.
Prayer
Please remember in your prayers parishioners who are in hospital, or resident in our care homes.
Leaving a Gift for the Church in your Will
Legacy gifts or ‘gifts in will’ are an important source of income for churches, allowing us to make long-term plans. They are also a way of enabling you to continue to support the church after you’re gone.
By remembering us in your will, you can help ensure the church’s presence will continue to benefit many generations to come.
Further details on how to do this are on our website along with answers to some of the questions you may have. A paper version can be provided on request.
Irish Hospice Foundation
Bereavement Support Line available Mon-Fri, 10.00am-1.00pm 1800 80 70 77
Bank Transfers and Standing Orders
If you would like to make donations via bank transfer or by standing order please contact the Rector or the local treasurer who will provide appropriate details.