Church services

Week beginning Saturday, February 5th, 2022

CATHEDRALS

Armagh -St Patrick's Church of Ireland FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE LENT: 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 Church Ministry of Healing service on a Friday at 1.00pm in the Hall. Visitors to Belfast 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 Fourth Sunday before Lent. 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 Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Services are at 9am and 11am. Weekday services are at 11am on Thursdays (Holy Communion) and other services are as announced. PLEASE NOTE that Sunday evening services are currently suspended. 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 Saints 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 Revd David MacDonnell, Dean of Ossory. Visit www.stcanicescathedral.ie to find out more

Limerick City (St Mary's) Service of Worship is at 11:15am (Holy Communion on 1st and 3rd Sunday, and Morning Prayer on 2nd and 4th). Morning Prayer is each Mon, Wed, Fri at Sat at 9am, and on Tuesdays at 10:30am. Service of Holy Communion on Thursday mornings at 10:30am. Join us online and visit www.saintmaryscathedral.ie for updates to our schedule. You will be most welcome The Very Revd Niall J. Sloane

National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland THE FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE LENT 09.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 11.15 CHORAL EUCHARIST sung by the Cathedral Choir, Stanford in C, White: A prayer for Saint Richard of Chichester, Stanford: O for a closer walk with God. Preacher: The Revd S. E. Doogan, LL.B, B.Th., LL.M., Prebendary of Wicklow. 15.15 CHORAL EVENSONG- sung by the Cathedral Choir, Statham in E minor, Responses: Saint Patricks, Psalm: 34 vv 1-10, Rutter: God be in my head. Preacher: The Revd S. E. Doogan, LL.B, B.Th., LL.M., Prebendary of Wicklow. EUCHARIST at 11.05 Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. CHORAL MATINS at 9.00 Tuesday - Thursday. CHORAL EVENSONG at 17.30 Monday to Friday. 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 (Morning Prayer) Kilnamanagh 11.45am (Holy Communion)

Bailieborough Group of Parishes We are a group of four Church of Ireland parishes around Bailieborough, Mullagh, Shercock and Knockbride in Co Cavan. Our services are open to everyone in the community, and will take place at the following times: 9:30am at Shercock and Mullagh, 10:45 at Mullagh and 12 noon at Knockbride. All welcome. Find us on Facebook or at http://www.bailieborough.kilmore.anglican.org/ for more information. Rector: Rev Ian Horner

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

Christ Church Bray Sunday Service is at 11am and also available to view live stream at www.churchservices.tv/christchurchbray. For full details of services please refer to our website www.christchurchbray.ie

Christ Church, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Visit us for our full return to in-church worship this Sunday, or at https://christchurchbray.ie/ for our online service of Morning Prayer at 11am.

Enniscorthy and Monart (Union of Parishes), Co. Wexford. Fourth Sunday before Lent. St Johns Church, Clonmore, at 9am, (Holy Communion), St. Peter's Church, Monart at 10:15am (Morning Prayer) and St Mary's Church, Enniscorthy at 11:30am, (Holy Communion). Rector: Rev. Nicola Halford. Visit enniscorthymonart.com for more information.

Kill O The Grange, Dublin Services are on Sundays at 9:30am Holy Communion, 10:30am (Outdoor Gathering), and 11:30am (Service of the Word). Wednesdays at 10:30am (Holy Communion Service). We are also open on Thursdays for private prayer from 10am to 12 noon. Visit http://kotg.ie to find out more. Rev. Alan Breen, Rector

St Anne's, Dawson Street, Dublin Sunday Service is at 11am (alternately Matins and Eucharist) with full choir. Christians of all traditions are welcome to participate in all services and to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. St Annes is currently open Wednesday to Friday from 11am to 2pm for private prayer and visitors.

St Catherine's, Thomas St, Dublin City -join us at 11am for our in-person or online gatherings. Book your seats to join us in-person at www.saintcatherines.ie/ or join us live online.

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, and online prayer groups meet on Zoom each Tuesday at 7:30pm. To find out more, visit, https://clontarf.dublin.anglican.org -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 6th February - 4th Sunday before Lent: Sung Eucharist 11 a.m. Preacher: The Revd. Canon Robert Deane. Wednesday 9th February: Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. www.sandymount.dublin.anglican.org

Zion Church, Rathgar Sunday 6th February - The Fourth Sunday before Lent 10.30am Holy Communion, 9.00am Holy Communion 1 All welcome

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 congregations around the whole island of Ireland, visit: www.presbyterianireland.org

Donabate Presbyterian Church, Dublin, Co. Dublin. We meet at 10:30am at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre and at 4:30pm at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Andy Carroll. Visit www.donabatepc.org to find out more and for directions

Enniskillen Presbyterian Church ...Sunday at 11am. We are located at East Bridge Street, Enniskillen. 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/ to book ahead if you are planning to visit. Rev David Cupples.

First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Co. Armagh. Morning Service is at 11am and Sunday Evening Service is at 6:30pm. 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

Howth and Malahide Presbyterian Church Communion Sunday. 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

METHODIST

Belfast Central Mission -BCM is made up of two congregations -Grosvenor Hall and the nearby Sandy Row. Grosvenor Hall congregation meet for Sunday Worship at 11am each week. Lunchtime prayers each weekday at 1:15pm and Communion very Wednesday at 8am. Please do call in if you are in Belfast. For further information about our services, visit: belfastcentralmission.org

Bray Methodist Church, Co. Wicklow. 10am in the church hall. All welcome. Visit: http://www.braymethodist.ie -Rev Mark Forsyth

Dublin Central Mission (Abbey Street Methodist Church) Sunday Service is at 11am and Zoom fellowship meetings are on Sundays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Visit dublincentralmission.ie to find out more. BLANCHARDSTOWN Methodist Church began in November 2008 as an outreach project of DCM. Since its formation, it has grown into a thriving, community-focused church, now located in the heart of Tyrrelstown. It serves an area of nearly 100,000 people and is home to a young and diverse community. Visit: https://blanchardstownmethodistchurch.com

Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin The Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. Sunday Service 11am. Our services can be accessed online at www.dlmc.org

Dundrum Methodist Church -Sunday Services are at 10am and 11:30am, Ballinteer Road. Tuesday night Bible study is on Zoom from 8pm-9:15pm. For further details, visit: https://dundrummethodist.com/

BAPTIST

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