Notices for September 14th 2025
Services for September 21st 2025, Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Holy Communion at:
9.30am Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
10.45am Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
12.00pm St Paul’s Church, Collooney
Collect for Today
Almighty God,
who called your Church to bear witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
Help us to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be drawn to you;
through him who was lifted up on the cross,
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Harvest Thanksgiving
As part of our celebration of the bounty of harvest we are inviting all parishioners to bring some non-perishable produce to the church (tins, packets etc) which will subsequently be passed on to the foodbank to help others in need. Thank you in advance. In addition, the cash collection at each church will go to a local charity supporting the vulnerable.
Harvest Services
St Paul’s Church, Collooney
Friday 19th September at 8.00pm, traditional Harvest Celebration.
Saturday 20th September from 3.00pm to 4.30pm Harvest Hullabaloo for National School age children. Registration opens in September.
Sunday 21st September Café Harvest celebration at 4.00pm. Café Church will be an informal gathering with refreshments.
Holy Trinity Church, Ballisodare
Friday 26th September at 8.00pm, traditional Harvest Celebration
Emlaghfad Church, Ballymote
Sunday 5th October at 4.00pm, traditional Harvest Celebration
The Marthas
The Marthas are recommencing at Mary Bourke’s home on Tuesday September 23rd at 8.00pm.
Diocesan Synod (October 11th)
If any lay people of the Ballisodare Group would be willing to be co-opted on to Diocesan Synod by the Diocesan Council please let Andrew know before Friday 12th September. This person would serve as a synod rep separately from the parish representatives.
Diocesan Synod is an important part of Diocesan life and is an enjoyable day where people across the Diocese get to meet to discuss matters and hear what is happening across the Diocese and further afield.
Safeguarding worker/volunteer training
Saturday, 27th of September 13.00-15.00, Sexton’s House, Manorhamilton, with Hannah O’Neill.
Safeguarding panel training
Wednesday, 15th of October 18.30-21.00, Kilmore Cathedral Hall, with Niall Moore.
Jackson Family Dedication
On Sunday 28th September in Ballisodare we will welcome Fred and Lorna for a short dedication of a tree with refreshments afterwards.
Sligo Gospel Choir
Sligo Gospel Choir is a community choir singing songs of joy, hope and inspiration. You are welcome to join them for practices in the Presbyterian Church Hall (F91 EY8K) from 7.30 to 8.50 p.m. on Thursdays Aug. 28th, Sept. 4th and Sept. 11th, as we prepare for a gospel performance on Culture Night (Fri. Sept. 19th). No singing experience is necessary, there is no audition, and you won’t be asked to sing on your own. For further details, contact them at sligogospelchoir@outlook.com or see facebook.com/sligogospelchoir
Tear Fund
Tear Fund are doing a survey about supporting children in other countries and are looking for as many responses as possible. If you were prepared to do the short survey please send me an E-mail and I will forward the link. It can also be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W3MT6VK
Taunagh Parish, Riverstown
Taunagh will hold a Clothes Recycling Collection on Saturday 4th October as a fundraiser for general parish funds. Clothes can be dropped on that day to the Cooper Memorial Hall (Eircode: F52 FY71) between 3 and 6 pm. If you have any clothes which you might be thinking of getting rid of, we would really appreciate it if you could remember the parish and keep them aside until then. If you haven’t thought of any, perhaps this is the time to have a look through the wardrobe! Suitable items include all reusable clothes (men’s, ladies’, and children’s), shoes, bags, belts, bed clothes, towels, and curtains – but not pillows or duvets.”
Thought for the Future
I recently opened a box that contained some old holiday slides only to discover I had packed space fillers including my father’s wallet. In his wallet was this called ‘One Voice’
In 1645 one vote gave Cromwell control of his country.
In 1649 one vote decided the execution of Charles 1
In 1776 one vote gave America English instead of German as a language.
In 1923 one vote made Hitler leader of the Nazi Party.
Don’t say one voice is never heard.
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.