Church Services

Week beginning Sunday December 11th, 2016

CATHEDRALS

All Ireland Visitors welcome to public meetings for worship each Sunday in meeting houses at: Dublin 4-5 Eustace Street, 11 am; also Thursday 6.15 pm. Churchtown, 82 Lr Churchtown Rd, 11 am. Rathfarnham, 62 Crannagh Rd, 10.30 am. Monkstown, Pakenham Rd, 10.30 am. Drogheda, The Grammer School, Mornington Road. 2nd 4th Sunday, 11am. Ballitore, Ballitore Meeting House, Ballitore, Co Kildare, 11am. Edenderry, Co Offaly, Fr Kearns St, 2nd Sunday last Sunday, 11.30 am. Enniscorthy, Wexford Rd, 11 am.; Gospel Meeting 1st Sunday, 7.30pm. Kilkenny: Highbank Orchard, 2nd Sunday phone 0863592897 for details. Waterford, Newtown, 10 am. Bantry: Christian Fellowship Church 2nd Tuesday at 6pm. Cork, Summerhill South, 11 am. Killarney, The Old Monastery, Port Road 2nd Sunday of the month, 11 am. Limerick, Southville Gardens, Ballinacurra, 11 am. Roscrea, 1st 3rd Fridays, 8pm, Last Sunday at 11am. phone (0505)41394 for details. Scariff , Raheen Wood Steiner School, Tuamgraney 1st Tuesday, 8pm. Skibbereen, Family Resource Centre, Fields Car Park 11am last Sunday in month. Galway, St Nicholas Parochial School, Waterside, Galway, 11.00am. Derry, The Gate Lodge, 91 Strand Road, 1st,3rd5th Sundays, 11 am. Coleraine, 52 Union St, 11.30am. Belfast, Frederick St, 11am. South Belfast, 22 Marlborough Pk Nth, 10.45 am. Lisburn, 4 Magheralave Road, 11 am. Grange, near Dungannon, 11 am. Richhill, 15 Irish Street, 11 am. Bessbrook, Deramore Road, 11.15 am. Lurgan, Johnstons Row, off High Street, 11 am. Moyallon, 117 Stramore Road, Gilford, 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11.30 am. Fermanagh, Ochard Acre Farm, Nr Lisnarick, 4th Sunday,10.30. ENQUIRIES: Quaker House Dublin, Stocking Lane, Dublin 16 01 4998003 WEB SITE: www.quakers.ie

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Sunday 11th December, The Third Sunday of Advent, 11.00, The Cathedral Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Choir. Eucharist setting: Byrd, Mass for five voices. Psalm: Magnificat. Motet: Gibbons, This is the record of John. 15.30 Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir. Responses: Radcliffe. Canticles: Dyson in F. Psalm: 12. Anthem: Joubert, There is no rose. Tuesday 13th Decembher. 18:00, Compline sung by a consort of Cathedral Lay Vicars Choral. Wednesday 14th December. 18:00, Choral Evensong, sung by the Girl Choristers. Responses: Plainsong. Canitcles: Bairstow in Eb. Psalm: 46. Anthem: arr. Terry, Ave Maria. Thursday 15th December. 18:00, Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir. Responses: Rose. Canticles: Stanford, in G. Psalm: 80:1-8, 18-20. Anthem: Wood, O thou the central orb. Saturday 17th December, 17:00, Compline sung by a consort of Cathedral Lay Vicars Choral. Morning Prayer: Monday to Friday at 10.00am. Evening Prayer: Monday to Friday at 5.00pm. Lunchtime Eucharist: Monday to Friday at 12.45pm in the Lady Chapel. For further information on services and worship resources and to view services on the webcast, log on to www.christchurchdublin.ie. For general information please ring the cathedral office on: (01)6778099.

Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford Sunday 11th December. Third Sunday of Advent. 8.30 Holy Communion. 10.00 Holy Communion. Celebrant The Dean / Preacher: Bishop John McDowell. Hymns: 218, 712, 281, 104 (1st tune) Communion setting: William Mathias. Communion anthem: 'Here, mid the ass and oxen mild' Voluntary: Avon himmel hooch - Pachelbel Daily Communion from Monday to Friday at 1.15pm

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National Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Dublin THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 11.15 CHORAL EUCHARIST sung by the Cathedral Choir (Boys Mens voices) Darke: Collegium Regale, Howells (Collegium Regale): Magnificat, Howells: A spotless rose, Preacher: The Revd T.S. Forster, B.A., B.Th., M.Phil., Prebendary of Yagoe. 15.15 CAROLS FOR ALL sung by the Cathedral Choir (Boys Mens voices) and the choir of Saint Patricks Cathedral Grammar School. MATINS is sung at 9.00 and EVENSONG at 17.30 Monday to Friday. EUCHARIST is said at 11.05 on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. For further information visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie or telephone 01 453 9472.

CHURCH OF IRELAND

All Saints' Blackrock 10.00 Morning Prayer

Ardamine Group, Co Wexford Monamolin 9.00am (Holy Communion) Ardamine 10.15am (Carol Service) Kilmuckridge 11.45am (Holy Communion)

Arklow,Inch and Kilbride St. Saviour's Carol Service at 11am. with Carysfort N.S. and the Revival Gospel Choir taking part. Inch Parish Church Carol Service followed by a visit from Santa with tea in the Church Hall. 3pm. Please note that there will be no service in Kilbride. Friday - Holy Communion and Healing Service with the Laying on of Hands in St. Saviour's, Hall at 2pm., followed by tea and a chat.

Arklow,Inch and Kilbride St. Saviour's Carol Service at 11am. Inch Parish Church Carol Service at 3pm. followed by a visit from Santa and tea in the Parish Hall. All welcome. Please note that there will be no service at St. Brigid's, Kilbride or a morning service in Inch.

Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla 8.30a.m. Holy Communion, St. Brigid's. 10.00a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Mary's. 11.30a.m. Castleknock National School Carol Service, St. Brigid's.

Christ Church Bray Advent 3 8:30am Holy Communion 2; 11am Morning Prayer. No evening service. Sunday 18th December 7pm Candlelight Carol Service, donations of mince pies most welcome

Christ Church, Dunlaoghaire 9am - Holy Communion Service 2. 1030am - Morning Prayer Service 2. Thursday 15th - Holy Communion Service 1 at 11.30am. Fundraising Concert in aid of the RNLI at 7.30pm with Newpark Senior Orchestra and the Occational Singers.

Christ Church, Taney 10.15am Christingle Family Gift Service Holy Baptism Rev. Nigel Pierpoint. 7.00pm Holy Communion. Wed 14th December at 10.00am Holy Communion. 11.30am Taney Care Group Holy Communion followed by Christmas Lunch.

Cork Carrigaline Union. 930am- Holy Communion St John's Monkstown. 11am- Morning Prayer St Mary's Carrigaline. 7pm- Said Compline St Johns Monkstown. www.carrigalineunion.org

Deansgrange, Co Dublin Parish of Kill O' the Grange, Service times: 8.30am Holy Communion, 10.30am All Age Holy Communion. Preacher: Rev. Suzanne Harris. Theme: Advent 3 Creche available. Everyone welcome. www.kotg.ie

Finglas (St Canice) Advent 3: 11.30 Morning Prayer

Glasnevin (St Mobhi) Advent 3: 11.30 Eucharist

Kilternan Parish 8:30am The Holy Communion 10:30am All Age Service 8:00pm Community Carol Service

Rathfarnham Parish Sunday 11th Dec 8am Holy Communion. 10.30am Parish Communion; 12 noon Holy Communion and Holy Baptism; Thursday 15th Dec 10.30am Holy Communion. We welcome you.

Rathmichael Parish 08.30 hrs. Holy Communion. 11.00 hrs. Morning with Re-Dedication. 19.00 hrs. Blue Christmas.

Sandford Church 10.00am - Holy Communion; Wednesday 10.30am - Holy Communion

St Andrew's Lucan 9am Holy Communion, 10am Holy Communion, Wed 14th 10am Holy Communion

St Bartholomew's, Clyde Road, Dublin 4 9am Said Eucharist. 11am Solemn Eucharist: sung by a consort. Byrd: Mass for three voices. Ravenscroft: Remember thou, O man. 7pm Concert of Carols and Readings (all tickets are now sold).

St Brigid's Stillorgan 8.30 Holy Communion 11.30 Christingle

St John the Evangelist, Sandymount Sunday 11th December - 3rd Sunday of Advent: Sung Eucharist 11 a.m. Preacher: Fr. Richard Peers, Director of Education, Diocese of Liverpool. Wednesday 14th December: Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Saturday 17th December: Candlelit Carol Service 4 p.m. www.sandymount.dublin.anglican.org

St Mary's Leixlip 11.30am Service of the Word, Tue 13th 10am Holy Communion

St Matthias, Killiney - Ballybrack 9.00 am Holy Communion, 10.30 Holy Communion. Wednesday 10.30 am Holy Communion.

St Nahi's Church, Dundrum 8.30am Holy Communion. 11.45am Parish Communion Rev. Nigel Pierpoint.

St Philips, Milltown 8.30am - Holy Communion; 11.30am - Holy Communion

Whitechurch Parish 8.00 a.m., Holy Communion. 10.30 a.m., Holy Communion. 7.00 p.m., A Late Evening Office.

Zion Church, Rathgar, Dublin Sunday, 11th December - The Third Sunday of Advent: 9.00am Holy Communion; 10.30am Matins. Wednesday, 14th December - 10.30am Holy Communion.

PRESBYTERIAN

About the Presbyterian Church in Ireland The Presbyterian form of the Christian faith is best described as Reformed; with its strong emphasis on the Sovereignty of God, the Kingship of Christ and the authority of the Bible. For more information, and for a full list of the 560 congregations around the island of Ireland, visit: www.presbyterianireland.org

Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, Dublin City 11am. Rev Sam Mawhinney. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday Service at 18a Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. Supervised creche available, as well as a programme for children during the service. To find out more, visit: www.adelaideroadchurch.ie

Aghada Presbyterian Church, Co Cork 10am at Church Road, Upper Aghada, Co. Cork (about 20 mins south of Midleton). Rev John Faris. All Welcome

Arklow Sunday 11th 10.00am. Pastor Nathan Duddy. Children's programme during the service. Everyone is very welcome. Visit us at www.arklowpc.com.

Ballina Presbyterian Church, County Mayo 11:15am at Walsh Street in the heart of Ballina; with Sunday School at 11:30am -all welcome. Rev Molly Deatherage. Visit www.ballinapresbyterian.ie to find out more

Ballyalbany Presbyterian Church, Monaghan Our church is located in the northern part of Monaghan Town and everyone is welcome to our service at 12 noon; with tea and coffee served from 11:45am. Rev. Stephen McNie. For more information and how to find us, visit: www.ballyalbanychurch.ie

Ballyhobridge Presbyterian Church, Co Fermanagh 10am. Rev Stanley Stewart, The Manse, Clones. All Welcome. For further information, visit our website: http://clonesgrouppresbyterianchurches.btck.co.uk/ or contact the minister: 047 52840 or 086 8044 994

Blackrock St Andrews 9.45 am. Reverend K P Meyer.Junior Church and Creche.All welcome.

Blackrock St Andrews 9.45am.Reverend K P Meyer.Junior Church and Creche.All welcome.

Cahir Presbyterian Church, Co Tipperary 12 noon at Abbey Street, Tipperary Road. Rev William Montgomery. All Welcome. For more details, visit: http://presbytery.ie/churches/cahir or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cahirpresbyterian

Carlow Presbyterian Church -Scots Church 11:30am at Athy Road, Carlow Town. Rev Stephen Rea. All Welcome. Known locally as Scots Church. To find out more, visit: www.carlowscotspc.ie

Christ Church, Sandymount, Dublin 4 United Presbyterian and Methodist Church. 11am at Sandymount Green, Dublin 4 -all welcome. Rev Katherine Meyer

Clones Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan 11am. Rev Stanley Stewart. All are Welcome. For further information, visit our website: http://clonesgrouppresbyterianchurches.btck.co.uk/ or contact the minister: 047 52840 or 086 8044 994

Clongriffin, Dublin 13 Clongriffin Pop Up Church meets from 5-6pm at Clongriffin Hub, Main Street, Clongriffin, Dublin 13. Join us for our Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 11th December. To find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/ClongriffinPopUpChurch

Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church, Dublin 3 11am opposite Clontarf Road DART Station. Rev Lorraine Ritchie; with programme for children during the service. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ. Visit www.clontarfchurch.ie to find out more

Corboy Presbyterian Church, Co Longford 10am. Rev Stephen Lockington. Our church is located off the N4 between Edgeworthstown and Longford Town. All are Welcome. Visit www.corboypresbyterian.com to find out more

Donabate Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am. Rev Andy Carroll. We meet at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre and everyone is welcome; whether you have been going to a church for years, never been to a church ...or you are simply interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Visit www.donabatepc.org to find out more...

Drogheda Presbyterian Church 10:30am Sunday School Nativity Play Heaven and Nature Sing. All Welcome. We are located at Colpe Road, Drogheda (South) Co. Meath. For directions and to find out more, visit www.droghedapresbyterian.ie -Check out our Facebook page for regular updates: www.facebook.com/droghedapresbyterianchurch

Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 11:15am at York Road, Dun Laoghaire. Rev Chris Kennedy. There is a creche available, as well as a programme for children during the service. Our aim is to encourage people of all ages to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Visit www.dl-pc.org to find out more.

Enniscorthy Presbyterian Church, Co Wexford 12 noon at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. Rev David Conkey. For regular updates, and to find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians

Enniskillen Presbyterian Church, Co Fermanagh 11am at 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: http://eknpres.org

Fermoy Presbyterian Church, Co Cork Rev William Montgomery. We meet Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, teaching, prayer and fellowship. All are welcome. To find out more, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fermoypresbyterian

Findlaters Church, Dublin City Also known as Abbey Presbyterian Church. 11am at Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Rev Alan Boal. All welcome. Abbey exists to share Gods purpose; becoming more Christ-like as we go, and show the Gospel to the City. To find out more, visit: www.abbeychurch.ie

First Bailieborough, (Corglass) Co Cavan 11:15am. Located 5km north of Bailieborough town. All are welcome. Trinity Presbyterian Church -located in the centre of Bailieborough -starts at 10am.

First Monaghan Presbyterian Church 11:30am at Dublin Street, Monaghan Town. All welcome. Visit our Facebook page to find out more. www.facebook.com/First-Monaghan-Presbyterian-Church

First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Co Armagh First Portadown meets at 11am and 6:30pm at Watson Street, Portadown. All are welcome. To find out more, visit: www.firstportadown.org

Glennan Presbyterian Church, County Monaghan 10:30am at Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Rev Stephen Mc Nie. All are welcome. To find out more, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/glennan.church

Greystones Presbyterian Church, Co Wicklow 11am at Trafalgar Road, Greystones; opposite St. Bridgets School. Rev Gary Mc Dowell. All Welcome. To find out more, visit: www.greystonespc.org

Howth Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 11:45am and 5pm (at Clongriffin for an informal carol singing). Rev Alastair Dunlop. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Creche facilities are available, as well as a programme for children during the service. You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee afterwards. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more.

Kells Presbyterian Church Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath. There will be no morning service this Sunday, instead will be our annual carol service at 3.30pm. This is usually a very enjoyable event and all are very welcome. There will be refreshments in the hall afterwards. .

Kilkenny Presbyterian Church, Kilkenny City We are a fellowship of Christians in Kilkenny who love Jesus Christ and want to help you find real life in Him. Join with us as we meet to worship together on Sunday at 11.30am -Tea and Coffee served from 10:45am. Rev Daniel Reyes Martin. To find out more, visit: www.kilkennychurch.com

Lucan Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am, Main Street, Lucan. Rev Richard Houston. We are a growing family of Christians who come from a variety of different church backgrounds, traditions and nationalities. Regardless of your age, background, experience or previous church connections you are welcome to come and visit us. Visit www.lpc.ie to find out more.

Malahide Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10am and 5pm (at Clongriffin for an informal carol singing). Rev Alastair Dunlop. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Creche facilities are available, as well as a programme for children during the service. You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee afterwards. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more.

Maynooth Presbyterian Church, Co Kildare 10:30am. Rev Keith Mc Crory. Known locally as Maynooth Community Church; and meets together for worship at Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Maynooth. 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

Mountmellick Presbyterian Church, Co Laois 10am at Mountmellick Methodist Church. Rev. William Hayes. We are a warm, open, multi-national and welcoming church made up of people dedicated to serving Jesus in our community; and telling others about his love for them. All are welcome. To find out more, visit: www.mountmellickpresbyterian.org

Mullingar Presbyterian Church, Co Westmeath 11:30am. Rev Stephen Lockington. All Welcome. You will find us at Raithin, opposite Educate Together National School. For more information, visit: www.mullingarpresbyterian.com

Naas Presbyterian Church, County Kildare 11am Rev Mark Proctor. The church building is near the Post Office on Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare. For further information, visit, https://naaspc.wordpress.com or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NaasPCI

Newbliss Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan 12:15pm. Rev Stanley Stewart. All are welcome. For further information, visit our website: http://clonesgrouppresbyterianchurches.btck.co.uk/ or contact the minister: 047 52840 or 086 8044 994

Newcastle Presbyterian Church, Co Down 11am and 7pm at Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Down. Rev Andrew Boreland. All are welcome. Visit our website to find out more: www.newcastlepresbyterian.org

Sligo Presbyterian Church 11:30am at Church Street, Sligo Town. All Welcome. For more information, contact the minister in charge of vacancy; Rev Molly Deatherage (Ballina, Ballymote and Killala Presbyterian Churches). Tel: 086 0330 196

St Andrew's, Bray, Co Wicklow 11:30am at Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All Welcome. Visit our Facebook Page to find out more: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Bray

Stonebridge Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan No service on 11th Dec. Services are held the nearby Ballyhobridge, Clones and Newbliss Presbyterian Churches. For further information, contact the minister at 047 52840 or 086 8044 994 or visit our website: http://clonesgrouppresbyterianchurches.btck.co.uk/ or

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bailieborough 10am at Virginia Road, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Rev Ronnie Agnew (Convener) All are welcome. Visit: www.trinitybailieborough.com to find out more.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cork City 11:45am at Little William Street, (off York Street) Cork City. Rev John Faris. We are an evangelical church committed to sharing the good news that Jesus is Lord and Saviour. All are welcome. Visit our new website: www.presbyteriancork.com

Tullamore Presbyterian Church, Co Offaly 12 noon at High Street, Tullamore. Rev. William Hayes. All are welcome. We are a small, friendly congregation who seek to serve Jesus Christ in Tullamore, and make him known through our worship, work and words. Find out more, visit www.tullamorepresbyterian.org

Wexford Presbyterian Church 10:30am at Ann Street, Wexford Town. Rev David Conkey. For regular updates, and to find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians

METHODIST

Blanchardstown, Methodist Centre Tyrrelstown Town Centre (Behind Netpol) 10.30am Morning Worship - Rev Dr Laurence Graham

Centenary, Leeson Park 10.30am Morning Worship - Mr Michael Jones. 4.00pm Community Carol Service

Cork South Kerry Circuit Cork. - Wesley Chapel, Ardfallen, Douglas Road. Morning Service (including Sunday School Crche) 11.30 am. Led by Mr. Charles Payne. Evening Carol Service at 7.00pm led by Mr. Paul Steiner. Kinsale Morning service at 10.00 am. Led by Rev. Dr. Neville Wilson. Youghal Morning Service at 10.00 am. Led by Mrs. Valerie Jennings.

Dublin Central Mission Lower Abbey Street, D1. 11.00am Morning Worship - Sean Mullan. Wed 1.05pm - 1.35pm Service of Healing Wholeness

Dublin Korean Church meeting in Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm - Rev Yongnam Park

Dundrum 10.00am Worship Service - Rev Stephen Taylor . 11.30am Worship Service - Rev Stephen Taylor. 7.00pm Carol Service

Gorey 10.30am. Morning Worship, Rev. Cheryl Patterson

Lucan 10.00am Holy Communion - Rev Andrew Dougherty

Rathgar 11.30am Carol Service - Rev Vanessa Wyse Jackson

Tallaght, Kiltalawn, Jobstown 11.45am Holy Communion - Rev Katherine Keogh and Rev Andrew Dougherty

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church 21 Herbert Park Dublin 4 Sunday Service 11am Wed Testimony Meeting 8pm Reading Room 15 Sth Gt Georges St Dublin 2 Tel 016793524 Open Tues Thurs Frid 11am-3pm.Christian Science Society 15 Sth Main St Cork Sunday Service (First Sunday Only) 10.45am.All are Welcome.