Church services

Week beginning Saturday, April 16th, 2022

CATHEDRALS

Armagh - St Patrick's Church of Ireland Easter Sunday. Services at 10am Holy Communion (said; no sermon or hymns -traditional form), 11am Sung Eucharist (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 (The Cathedral Church of St. Anne) HOLY SATURDAY at 8pm (Easter Vigil with the lighting of the Easter Flame and First Communion of Easter. EASTER SUNDAY at 11am (Festival Choral Eucharist for Easter Morning) and Festival Choral Evensong for Easter Day 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 Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday at 9pm. EASTER SUNDAY Festal Eucharist is at 11am and Festal Choral Evensong is at 3:30pm. Weekday services are at 10am (Said Morning Prayer), 5pm (Said Evening Prayer), and 6pm (Choral Evensong -Wednesdays and Thursdays during choir term). ALL ARE STILL WELCOME to join us online via webcam for our services. Visit christchurchcathedral.ie for further information. 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) Holy Saturday at 12am (Eucharist of the Pre-Sanctified) and 8pm (The Vigil and the First Eucharist of Easter). Easter Sunday Services are 11:15am (Festival Choral Eucharist) and 3:30pm (Festival Choral Evensong). Other services, as announced. 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) Easter Sunday at 11am (The Service of Festival Choral Eucharist).The Celebrant and Preacher will be The Right Reverend, Andrew Forster, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe. The Service of Festival Choral Evensong is at 4pm. 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) EASTER Sunday at 11:30am (Holy Communion), and Thursday 21st April at 10am with Holy Communion. 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 Easter Sunday Services are at 9am and 11am. (11am service is live-streamed). Weekday services are also in the hall at 11am on Thursdays (Holy Communion) and other services are as announced. Sunday evening services are currently suspended. The Very Rev Kenneth R J Hall, Dean of St. Macartins Cathedral. For further information, visit www.enniskillencathedral.com

Kilkenny City (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) (St Mary's Cathedral). Holy Saturday at 10:30am (Morning Prayer), and Easter Service of Worship at 11:15am (Holy Communion). 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 EASTER SUNDAY 09.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 11.15 CHORAL EUCHARIST sung by the Cathedral Choir, Vierne: Messe Solennelle, Durufl: Tantum ergo, Hadley: My beloved spake, Preacher: The Very Revd W.W. Morton, B.Th., M.A., Ph.D., M.Mus., D.Litt. Dean and Ordinary. 15.15 CHORAL EVENSONG - sung by the Cathedral Choir, Responses: Leigh, Howells: Collegium Regale, Psalm: 114, Howells: Te Deum laudamus. EVENING PRAYER at 17.30 Monday -Friday, EUCHARIST at 11.05 Wednesday 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 -EASTER Sunday at 9:30am (Holy Communion). 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 (HOLY COMMUNION) KILTENNEL 10.15am (HOLY COMMUNION) KILNAMANAGH 11.45am (HOLY COMMUNION)

Bailieborough Group of Parishes EASTER SUNDAY. Bailieborough at 6:20am (Dawn Service) and 10am 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 -Easter Sunday 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 Easter Sunday 17th April 11am Holy Communion for Easter Day. Services are in-Church and also available to view live stream or watch a recording later at www.churchservices.tv/christchurchbray or via our website www.christchurchbray.ie

Enniscorthy and Monart (Union of Parishes), Co. Wexford. HOLY SATURDAY, 16th April at St. John's Church, Clonmore at 6pm (Holy Communion) and St. Paul's Church, Clone at 8pm (Holy Communion). EASTER SUNDAY at 9:30am at St. Pauls Church, Templescoby, and 11:30am at St. Marys Church, Enniscorthy (Holy Communion). All welcome. Rector: Rev. Nicola Halford. Visit enniscorthymonart.com for more information.

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 ...Easter Sunday at 9:30am (Holy Communion), and 7pm Evening Reflection (online). 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

Rathmichael Parish 08.30 hrs. Service of Holy Communion. 11.00 hrs. Festival Service of the Eucharist for Easter.

St Audoen Cornmarket 9.30, Bellringing. 0.00, festal Eucharist. A traditional celebration of the modern rite (every Sunday). Parking in the vicinity of Francis Street is free on Sundays.

St Catherine St James Donore Avenue Easter Day, 11.30 festal Eucharist. Easter Monday, 11.00 Confirmation, Holy Trinity Csi Congregation Dublin (Church of South India), Bishop Sabu Cherian.

St Catherine's, Thomas St, Dublin City ...join us this Easter Sunday at 11am. Visit www.saintcatherines.ie for more information.

St James Church, Crinken, Bray, Co. Wicklow -Easter Sunday 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, -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 -Revd Lesley Robinson

St John the Evangelist, Coolock, Dublin -Easter Sunday Service is at 11am (Holy Communion), and all are welcome. Our church building 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 17th April - Easter Day: Festival Sung Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday 20th April - Easter Wednesday: Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. www.sandymount.dublin.anglican.org

St Mary's Parish, Howth, Co. Dublin. 10:30am with Holy Communion. Mid-week service at 10:30am on Wednesday. We will also be continuing our online presence with our Webcam and Services on Zoom. Visit: www.stmaryshowth.com for further details

Zion Church, Rathgar Sunday 17th April - Easter Day. 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

Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, Dublin City 11am. All Welcome, Rev Sam Mawhinney. Church is located at the intersection of Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. To find out more, visit: www.adelaideroadchurch.ie

Arklow Presbyterian Church Co. Wicklow, meets at 10 o' clock, with tea and coffee after the service. We are located on the Dublin Road, about 1/2 mile (800m) north of the Avoca Bridge. Programme for children during the service. All are welcome. Visit us at http://arklowpresbyterianchurch.com -Rev Michael Anderson

Athy and Carlow Presbyterian Churches 10am at Dublin Road, Athy and 11:30am at Athy Road, Carlow Town. (known locally as Scots Church). Carlow Presbyterian Church has a midweek fellowship night on Wednesdays at 8pm. Rev. Stephen Rea. All are welcome. Visit: www.carlowscotspc.ie

Bailieborough Group of Presbyterian Churches EASTER SUNDAY. United Easter Service in Corraneary Presbyterian Church at 11am (No Sunday School). Rev. John O' Donnell. Visit https://bgpc.ie/ for further information.

Belfast (St. Andrew's) Easter Sunday at 11am at Rosetta Road, East Belfast. All Welcome. Rev Robin Aicken For more information, visit https://www.standrewsbelfast.com

Blackrock Presbyterian Church, 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 -Rev Andrew Gill

Bray Presbyterian Church (St. Andrew's), Co. Wicklow. 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 Presbyterian Church -Easter Sunday 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, Co. Longford. Easter Sunday at 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.

Cork -Aghada and Trinity Churches ...10am at Church Road, Upper Aghada, Co. Cork (about 20 mins south of Midleton) and 11:45am at Little William Street, Cork City (off York Street). All are welcome. Rev Richie Cronin. Visit our websites: Facebook.com/AghadaPresbyterian and www.presbyteriancork.com

Donegal Town Easter Morning Dawn Service at Rathneeny 6.30am, and Easter Celebration in the church building at 11:30am (Meetinghouse Street, Donegal). Rev. Stephen Richmond. All Welcome. Visit: http://donegaltownpresbyterianchurch.com for more information, or Telephone: 074 9721 113

Drogheda Presbyterian Church -Easter Sunday at 10:30am. Rev Damien Burke. All Welcome. We are located at Colpe Road, Drogheda (South) Co. Meath. Visit www.droghedapresbyterian.ie -for regular updates, visit: www.facebook.com/droghedapresbyterianchurch

Enniskillen Presbyterian Church Co. Fermanagh. Easter 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.

Fermoy Presbyterian Church, 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

Findlater's (Abbey Presbyterian Church) 11am at Parnell Square, Dublin City. 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 Monaghan Presbyterian Church is located at Old Cross Square, Monaghan Town, and our Easter Sunday Service is at 11:30am (in person or via live stream). To find out more, visit: https://www.firstmonaghanpci.org -Rev. Alan McQuade.

First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Co. Armagh. Saturday 16th April at 8pm (CE Easter Praise). Easter Sunday at 10am (Youth Bible Class), and 11am (Morning Worship, with Easter Programme for Primary School Children). 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

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 and Malahide Presbyterian Church, Co. Dublin. EASTER SUNDAY at 10am (Malahide) and 11:45am (Howth). Rev Alastair Dunlop. Everyone is welcome to join us, as we share in the Good News of our Risen 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

Lucan Presbyterian Church, Co. Dublin. Easter Sunday at 10:30am, Main Street, Lucan Village. Rev. Richard Houston. For more information, and to pre-book your attendance, visit; www.lpc.ie

Naas Presbyterian Church, Co. Kildare. Easter Sunday at 11am. All Welcome. Rev. Mark Procter

Smithborough Presbyterian Church, Co. Monaghan. Easter Sunday at 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 yds 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. For regular updates, and to find out more, visit: www.facebook.com/wexfordpresbyterians

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 Easter Services, visit: belfastcentralmission.org

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

Clontarf Methodist Church 11:30am, at the junction of Lawrence Road and Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. Minister: Rev Ivor Owens. All Welcome.

Dublin Central Mission (Abbey Street Methodist Church) Easter 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 also be accessed online at www.dlmc.org

Dundrum Methodist Church Sunday Services are at 10am and 11:30am, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16. Tuesday night Bible study is on Zoom from 8pm-9:15pm. For further details, visit: https://dundrummethodist.ie

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

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 on EASTER SUNDAY services, and for a full list of congregations, please visit: www.baptistsinireland.org