Church services

Week beginning Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

CATHEDRALS

Armagh – St Patrick's Church of Ireland -SUNDAY Services at 10am Holy Communion (said; no sermon or hymns -traditional form), 11am Sung Eucharist (contemporary form) and 3:15pm Choral Evensong (sung). MON to SAT at 9:30am Morning Prayer (said). WEDNESDAY, as well as Saints and Holy Days at 9:30am Holy Communion, contemporary form. OPENING TIMES for visitors are 9am to 4pm (Nov-March) and until 5pm (April-Oct). Group tours must be pre-arranged with the Cathedral Steward. YOU WILL BE most welcome to join us at any of our Sunday or daily services; or just to spend time either in quiet reflection or looking at the beautiful architecture. The Very Rev Shane Forster, Dean of St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh City -Further information is available by, visiting: www.stpatricks-cathedral.org

Belfast Cathedral (St Anne's) On Sundays, the Cathedral is open for Choral Eucharist at 11am and Choral Evensong at 3.30pm. It is open for Afternoon Prayers from 1pm-1:15pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Cathedral also hosts a Churchs Ministry of Healing service on a Friday at 1.00pm in the Hall. Visitors to St. Anne's Cathedral are welcome to from Tuesday to Saturday at 10am-4pm. (It will be closed to visitors during services). People of all traditions and all faiths are welcome to join us, Dean Stephen Forde. Visit: www.belfastcathedral.org

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin City -Sung Eucharist is at 11am and Choral Evensong is at 3:30pm each Sunday. Weekday services are at 10am (Said Morning Prayer). Said Eucharist is at 12:45pm (Wednesdays only) and Said Evening Prayer is at 5pm (Mon, Tue, Fri). There is also a Choral Evensong at 6pm (Wednesdays and Thursdays). ALL ARE STILL WELCOME to join us online via webcam for our services. Visit christchurchcathedral.ie for further information and for Covid-19 guidance for our congregation. A warm welcome awaits you, The Very Revd Dermot Dunne, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral.

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Cork City (St Finn Barre's) The Cathedral is open for public worship on Sundays. Other occasional services will continue to be streamed online. Sunday Services are 11:15am (Choral Eucharist) and 3:30pm (Choral Evensong). Weekday and Saturday Services are at 12 noon (Said Eucharist). The Cathedral is also open to visitors from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm from Monday to Saturday. Very Rev. Nigel Dunne (Dean of Cork). For more information, visit: https://corkcathedral.webs.com/

Derry/Londonderry (Saint Columb's Cathedral) Services are at 8am (Holy Communion) 11am (Choral Eucharist on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and Coral Matins on 2nd and 4th Sundays) 4pm (Choral Evensong). The Daily Office is said at 10.30am Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri (The Litany) in The Baptistery. The Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesday at 10.30am in The Bishop William Alexander Chapel. (For any changes to our regular services, please check the magazine online). www.stcolumbscathedral.org The Very Reverend Raymond Stewart, Dean

Down Cathedral, Downpatrick (Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity) Sundays at 11:30am and Thursdays at 10am with Holy Communion. Evening Prayer is on weekdays at 5pm. You are very welcome to visit Down Cathedral. Monday to Saturday, between 10am and 4pm and on Sundays between 1pm and 4pm. It is situated within a short walk from Downpatrick town centre and is adjacent to The Saint Patrick Centre. Down Cathedral is first and foremost a place for prayer and worship, not only for the local congregation and people of the Church of Ireland Diocese, but for all those in Ireland and beyond who cherish the faith of Patrick. It is in effect a house of prayer for all nations. VISIT downcathedral.org for further information. Very Rev Henry Hull, Dean.

Enniskillen -St Macartin's Cathedral Fifth Sunday before Advent. Services are at 9am and 11am. Evening Services at 7pm are currently suspended. Weekday services are at 11am on Thursdays (Holy Communion) and other services are as announced. Visitors are welcome outside of service times, and admission is free -you will be most welcome. The Very Rev Kenneth R J Hall, Dean of St. Macartins Cathedral. For further information, visit www.enniskillencathedral.com

Kilkenny (St Canice's) Sunday Services are at 8am (Holy Communion -Traditional Language) 11:30am (Sung Eucharist) and 3pm (Choral Evensong). On Wednesday mornings, as well as Holy Days and Saint's Days, there is a service of Holy Communion at 10:30am. Whether you are visiting from across the globe or just down the road, you are sure to find a warm welcome in our midst. The Very Rev'd David MacDonnell, Dean of Ossory. Visit www.stcanicescathedral.ie to find out more

National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland NAME OF CHURCH: National Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Dublin THE FIFTH SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT - 09.15 EUCHARIST said. 11.15 HOLY EUCHARIST Preacher: The Reverend G. V. Wharton, B.Th., M.Phil. Prebendary of Dunlavin. 15.15 EVENING PRAYER. EUCHARIST at 11.05 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. CHORAL EVENSONG at 17.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. EVENING PRAYER at 17.30 on Monday and Thursday. For further information visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie

CHURCH OF IRELAND

All Saints Church, Belfast is located on University Street (near to Queens University) and Sunday Services are at 11am (St. Nicholas Church, Lisburn Road) and 7:30pm (ASC, University Street). We are proud to be hosting UniChurch Belfast every Sunday evening. This has a more relaxed feel and contemporary style. Join us for tea and coffee afterwards. You will be most welcome. Rev Trevor Johnston. Visit www.ascbelfast.com

All Saints Church, Dublin -Eucharistic Service is at 9am and 10am each Sunday. On the 4th Sunday of each month there is a Family Service at 10am. Wednesdays at 10am (Eucharistic Service). An evening service is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month (Wholeness and Healing Service). We are located on the Howth Road, next to Raheny Village, Dublin 5. All Welcome. Rev. Norman McCausland. Visit http://allsaintsraheny.org for more information

Ardamine Group, Co Wexford Monamolin 9.00am (Morning Prayer) Kiltennel 10.15am (Holy Communion) Kilnamanagh 11.45am (Morning Prayer)

Bangor Parish Church, (Co Down) -Traditional Service at 10am and Contemporary Service at 11:30am; with refreshments served between each service. We are located at the junction of Hamilton Road and Castle Street, Bangor, Co. Down. For more information, visit: bangorparishchurch.org.uk

Enniscorthy (St Mary's Church) 11:30am with Holy Communion. Church Street, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Rector: Rev. Nicola Halford

Howth, Co Dublin (St Mary's Parish) 10:30am. Visit: www.stmaryshowth.com for further details

Immanuel Church, Dublin City meets every Sunday at 11am in the Irish Church Missions building, 28 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1. We extend a warm welcome to people from every race and nation and background. Pastor Kieron Lynch. For more details, visit: www.immanuelchurchdublin.org

Kill O The Grange, Dublin is an evangelical church, belonging to the Church of Ireland, and rooted in the community. We aim to make worship, learning from the Bible, mission and being open to the Holy Spirit, a priority in our life together. Services are on Sundays at 8:30am (Holy Communion) and 10:30am (All Age Service). Wednesdays at 10:30am (Holy Communion Service). Visit http://kotg.ie to find out more. Rev. Alan Breen, Rector

Killarney (St Mary's -Church of the Sloes) Sundays at 11am (Holy Communion) and Fridays at 7pm (Christian Meditation). We are located at Kenmare Place, Killarney, Co. Kerry. All are Welcome. Visit: http://churchofthesloes.ie/

Rathmichael Parish 08.30 hrs. Holy Communion. 11.00 hrs. Morning Prayer. 19.00 hrs. Holy Communion.

St James Church, Crinken, Bray, Co Wicklow -Morning Worship at 11am. Rector, Trevor Stevenson. We aspire to be a blessing to the community in which we live, and we hope to grow as followers of Jesus. We are located on the old Dublin Road half way between Bray and Shankill. For more information, visit: www.crinken.ie

St John the Baptist, Clontarf, Dublin Sundays at 8:30am (Holy Communion) and 10:30am (as announced). Wednesday morning services take place in the Parish Centre at 10:30am. All are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after each service. Revd Lesley Robinson

St John the Evangelist, Coolock, Dublin Sunday Service is at 11am and all are welcome. Church is located at Coolock, Dublin 5, between the Oscar Traynor Road and Malahide Road; next to the Odeon Cinema. Rector: Rev. Norman McCausland. Further details are found at http://www.coolock.dublin.anglican.org/

St John the Evangelist, Park Avenue, Sandymount Sunday 24th October - 5th Sunday before Advent: Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday 27th October: Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. www.sandymount.dublin.anglican.org

Zion Church, Rathgar Sunday, 24th October - The Fifth Sunday before Advent. 10.30am Harvest Service, all welcome.

PRESBYTERIAN

Athy and Carlow Presbyterian Churches 10am at Dublin Road, Athy and 11:15am at Athy Road, Carlow Town. (known locally as Scots Church). Rev. Stephen Rea. All are welcome. Visit: www.carlowscotspc.ie

Blackrock, Co Dublin (St Andrew's) We meet every Sunday at 9.45am for a traditional service of prayer and praise with contemporary Bible-based preaching. During the service there is a creche and Junior Church for children and young people aged 5 to 15 years. For more information, visit https://standrewschurchblackrock.ie

Bray (St Andrew's) 11:30am at corner of Eglinton Road and Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All Welcome. Visit standrewschurchbray.com for more information. Rev. Andrew Gill

Clontarf and Scots, Dublin -Sunday Service is at 11am. We are located opposite Clontarf Road DART Station. Rev Lorraine Ritchie. All Welcome. Visit www.clontarfchurch.ie to find out more.

Corboy Presbyterian Church 10am. Rev Daniel Reyes-Martin. We are located just off the N4; a little over 5 minutes' drive from Edgeworthstown. For more information, visit: corboychurch.com -we would be delighted to welcome you.

Enniskillen Presbyterian Church ..Sunday at 11am, East Bridge Street, Enniskillen. Rev David Cupples. Our aim is to be a church which glorifies God; by enabling people to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We would love to see you at our Sunday Services and promise you a warm welcome. Visit: https://enniskillenpresbyterianchurch.co.uk/

Fermoy, Co Cork We meet on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, teaching, prayer and fellowship. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus by regularly meeting together to pray, study the Bible, worship and share our lives with each other and the local community. All are welcome. Rev William Montgomery. To find out more, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fermoypresbyterian

Glennan and Monaghan (Ballyalbany) Glennan Church meets at 10:30am at Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and Ballyalbany Church meets at 11:45am for tea and coffee followed by the service at 12 noon. Ballyalbany is located on the northern side of Monaghan Town. All are welcome. Rev. Stephen McNie. For more information and how to find us, visit: www.facebook.com/glennan.church or www.facebook.com/ballyalbany

Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church 10am at Malahide and 11:45am in Howth. Rev Alastair Dunlop. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Programme for children during the service. You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after the service. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more

Maynooth Presbyterian Church is known locally as Maynooth Community Church; and meets together for worship on Sundays at 10:30am at Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate the Lords Supper (Communion). Rev Keith McCrory. Free parking is available in the underground car park and the service takes place on the 1st Floor. To find out more, visit http://maynoothcc.org

Naas Presbyterian Church, Co Kildare Sundays at 11am. Rev Mark Proctor. The church building is near the Post Office on Main Street, opposite the Town Hall. For further information, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NaasPCI

Portadown (First), Co Armagh -Sunday Morning Service is at 11am and Sunday Evening Service is at 6:30pm. There is also a Midweek Service at 8pm on Wednesday. We meet at Watson Street, Portadown, and you can be assured of a warm welcome. Rev. Robin Brown. To find out more, visit: www.firstportadown.org

Sligo Presbyterian Church Join us on Sunday 24th October for our All-age Harvest Celebration. We meet at 11:30am at Church Street, Sligo Town. Rev David Clarke. A warm welcome awaits you. Visit: sligopresbyterianchurch.ie or facebook.com/sligopresbyterianchurch

Smithborough Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan 10am. Rev. Alan McQuade. We are located 6 miles (10km) west of Monaghan Town on the N54 toward Clones. On arrival in Smithborough, turn right toward Roslea (just before the petrol station) and we are located a further 100 metres on the right. You will be most welcome. Visit Facebook (Smithborough Presbyterian Church) to find our more.

Wexford and Enniscorthy churches meet at 10am at Ann Street, Wexford Town, (Beside the Post Office) and 12 noon at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. Visiting preacher, Mr Terry Price. For regular updates, and to find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians

METHODIST

Belfast Central Mission, Sandy Row Sunday Service at 11am -Rev J Parke. For further information, visit: belfastcentralmission.org or our Facebook page: facebook.com/SandyRowMethodistChurch

Christ Church, Sandymount United Presbyterian and Methodist Church. 11am at Sandymount Green, Dublin 4 -all welcome. Reverend K P Meyer

Galway City -United Methodist and Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Victoria Place and Queen Street; just off Eyre Square and next to the Victoria Hotel. We meet at 11:30am and all are welcome. Rev Helen Freeburn. For further details, visit our website: http://unitedchurchgalway.ie

Limerick City -United Presbyterian and Methodist. 11:30am. All welcome. We are located at 51 O Connell Street, Limerick City; and known locally as Christ Church

BAPTIST

The Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland is a Gospel Partnership of 117 independent local churches who have voluntarily agreed to work together. These churches represent a Baptist community of over 20,000 across Ireland -North and South. For further information and for a full list of congregations, please visit: www.baptistsinireland.org

EVANGELICAL

Calvary Church, Castlebar, Co Mayo -we meet at Castlebar Tennis Club for Sunday Service at 11am, and Bible study is at 7:30pm on Thursdays at No. 9 Humbert Mall. There is also a Bible Club for kids on Tuesdays at 4-5pm in the Tennis Club. Pastor Stephen Childs. All Welcome. Visit www.calvarychurchcastlebar.ie