Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
22 December 2024 – Advent IV
Rector: Ven Patrick Bamber Tel: 071 91 46513
Associate Minister: Canon Ronnie Bourke
email: rector@calry.ie fb:/calryparishchurch www.calry.ie Day off – Monday
A diverse yet unified community of all ages, sharing the message of Jesus by word and deed in Sligo and beyond.
Today
This evening is our annual Carols by Candlelight service at 6.00 pm.
(There is no morning service today.)
Afterwards we will share punch, mincepies and other good things downstairs in the Catacombs. Please stay and join in!
3.00 pm St John’s Hospital Evening Prayer.
NB: Holy Communion is planned for St John’s Hospital on Christmas Eve at 3.00 pm.
Services in Advent and Christmas Times
| Date | Description | Details |
| Tuesday 24th | Christmas Eve | 11.00 pm Holy Communion |
| Wednesday 25th | Christmas Day | 11.00 am All Age |
| Sunday 29th | Christmas I | 11.00 am Morning Prayer |
| Tuesday 31st | New Year’s Eve | 8.00 pm Compline |
| Sunday 5th January | Christmas II | 11.00 am Service of the Word
led by Canon Ronnie Bourke |
Nativity Service
Last Sunday’s Nativity Service was really great. Many thanks to the hard-working Sunday School team and parents who assisted.
Tuesday Bible Study
The group resumes on Tuesday 7 January at 11.15 am.
Wednesday Alpha Course
We will resume on Wednesday 8 January for our final two sessions.
Confirmation Preparation and CU
We resume on Friday 10 January at 3.15 pm.
Saturday 8 am Inter-church Prayer Meeting
We are taking a break until January when the schedule is as follows:
4th 43 Heatherview George & Gwyneth Rich
11th Methodist Church Doris Narin
18th Presbyterian Church David Clarke
25th Manorhamilton Matthew & Pam Boardwell
If you need a lift or directions please ask Patrick.
Kindu
Archbishop Masimango is formulating a new project for us to consider supporting in the New Year. Watch this space!
Please pray for the country as the President is looking to amend the Constitution to allow him to stay on after the end of his second term in office.
Appeal for Help
A young woman in her 20s is looking to rent a small house for herself and her 6 year old dog. Do you know of anything? Talk to Patrick.
Printer
Could you use a 3 year old Brother A3 size ink-jet printer? It’s free to a good home! Ask Patrick for details.
Men’s Walk on Friday 27 December
If you would like to join in a men and boys’ walk on Friday 27 we will meet at the church car park at 10.30 am and drive from there. Bring walking shoes and a coat.
Endurance
The Winter Downs 200 is a 200 mile trail run in the south of England. Runners have up to 96 hours to complete the course. Emma Stuart (Yvonne’s older daughter) was the first woman and second overall. She managed to complete the course in 50 hrs 50 minutes, just 30 minutes slower than the first male. She beat the course record of 63 hours 47 minutes for a previous women’s race. She had only 1 hour and 20 minutes sleep in total. Incredible!
Fundraiser on 29 December ‘Oceans of Hope Challenge’
Shirley Foley is organising a fundraiser at Sligo Yacht Club on Sunday 29 December from 3.00 – 5.00 pm. There will be a gift swap shop, tea and coffee and mince-pies, facepainting and a sale of photographs of the late Alec Foley. All money raised will go towards funding place on the Oceans of Hope day sailing in July 25 for those who are living with MS. For details call 086 085 1385.
Late Christmas Present Idea
Did you know there are a small number of 200th anniversary plaques still for sale at €40 each? A Christmas present idea for someone who loves Calry church?
Flower Rota
The rotas for 2025 have been made by Yvonne. Please note that there are some vacant slots. Perhaps you have never helped with flower arranging in church before. Maybe you would like to take a turn? Speak to Yvonne to find out more.
Thank You
A very hearty thank you to everyone who gives of their best in serving God by serving in our church community.
Time-Off
The Rector will be ‘off duty’ from 1st – 6th January inclusive and not available. If you need to contact a clergy person during that time Revd Luke Pratt, curate in the Drumcliffe Group, may be reached on 089 211 1884.
The next notice sheet will be issued on 12 January, God willing.
Extra Prayer Points
- all for whom Christmas is a difficult and lonely time
- God’s light to shine in the darkness of our world
- government for the common good
- DR Congo
- Syria for a peaceful and just transition to stable government
- peace agreement finally in Gaza
See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.
Isaiah 60.2