Church services

Week beginning Saturday, December 9th, 2017

CATHEDRALS

Christ Church Bray Sunday 10th December: 8.30am Holy Communion 2; 11am Morning Prayer.

Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford Sunday 10th December. Second Sunday of Advent Remembrance Sunday. 8.30 Holy Communion. 10.00 Holy Communion. Celebrant Revd Dr. C OD Smyth Communion setting: Martin How. Hymns: 134, 162, 136, 139. Communion anthem: O Thou, that tellest - Handel. Organ voluntary: Von himmel hoc: Bach Holy communion at 1.15pm every Thursday in the Cathedral.

Down Cathedral, Downpatrick Sundays at 11:30am and Thursdays at 10am with Holy Communion. You are very welcome to visit Down Cathedral. Monday to Saturday, between 9.30am and 4pm. It is 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.

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National Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Dublin THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9.15 EUCHARIST said in the Lady Chapel. 11.15 CHORAL EUCHARIST sung by the Cathedral Choir (Boys Mens voices) Darke in F, Vaughan Williams: Love bade me welcome, Vaughan Williams: Come my way, Preacher: The Revd M.D. Gardner, M.A., Prebendary of Maynooth. 15.15 CAROLS FOR ALL sung by the Cathedral Choir (Boys Mens voices) the choir of Saint Patricks Grammar School MATINS is sung at 9.00 Monday to Friday. EVENSONG is sung at 17.30 Monday to Wednesday and Friday. EVENING PRAYER is said at 17.30 on Thursday. EUCHARIST is said at 11.05 on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. For further information visit www.stpatrickscathedral.ie or telephone 01 453 9472.

St Annes Cathedral, Belfast Eucharist at 8am, 10am and 11am and Choral Evensong at 3.30pm. People of all traditions and all faiths are welcome to join us. The cathedral is open for private prayer from 8am-6pm on Monday to Saturday and from 8am-4pm on Sunday. There will always be a quiet area available. The Cathedral is open for cultural visits on Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm (last audio tour at 4.30pm), and from 1pm-3pm on Sundays. It will be closed to visitors during services.. Visit: belfastcathedral.org

St Columba's College 10am Morning Prayer. Preacher: The Chaplain. 8pm Carol Service.

St Patricks Cathedral Armagh City SUNDAY services at 10am, 11am and 3:15pm. Mon to Sat at 9am. 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 Gregory Dunstan, Dean of St Patricks Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh City.

CHURCH OF IRELAND

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

Christ Church, Dunlaoghaire 9am - Holy Communion Service 2. 1030am - Morning Prayer Service 2. Thursday 14th - Holy Communion Service 1 at 11.30am.

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

Finglas (St Canice) Advent 2: 11.30 Eucharist

Finglas (St Canice) Advent 2: 11.30 Morning Prayer

Glasnevin (St Mobhi) Advent 2: 11.30 Eucharist

Julianstown (St Mary's), Co Meath Sunday 10th December (2nd Sunday of Advent) 10.30am Morning Prayer

Rathfarnham Parish Sunday 10th Dec 8am and 12 noon Holy Communion 1; 10.30am Family Service followed by tea/coffee. Thursday 10.30am Holy Communion 2.We welcome you.

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

Sandford Parish, Ranelagh Sandford 10am Holy Communion, 4pm Children's Carol Service. St Philip's 8.30am Holy Communion, 11.30am Holy Communion with Holy Baptism.

Santry (St Pappan) Advent 2: 10.00 Eucharist

St Andrew's Lucan Sat 9th 6pm Holy Communion, Sun 10th 9am Holy Communion, 10am Holy Communion, Wed 13th 10am Holy Communion

St John the Evangelist, Park Avenue, Sandymount Sunday 10th December - Advent 2: Sung Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday 13th December: Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Saturday 16th December: Community Candlelit Carol Service 4 p.m. www.sandymount.dublin.anglican.org

St Mary's Leixlip 11.30am Service of the Word, Tue 12th 10am Holy Communion

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

Whitechurch Parish 8.00 a.m., Holy Communion. 10.30 a.m., Holy Communion. 11.30 a.m., Healer Prayer Union. 7.00 p.m., Compline.

Zion Church, Rathgar Sunday 10th December - The Second Sunday of Advent: 9.00pm Holy Communion; 10.30am Holy Baptism. We welcome Lillian Rose Hazeldine. Wednesday, 13th 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 congregations around the whole island of Ireland, visit: www.presbyterianireland.org

Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church, Dublin City Sunday Special Christmas -11am on Sunday 10th Dec. All Welcome, Rev Sam Mawhinney. Church is located at 18a Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. Supervised creche is available. To find out more, visit: www.adelaideroadchurch.ie

Aghada Presbyterian Church, Co Cork 10am. Located at Church Road, Upper Aghada, Co. Cork (about 20 mins south of Midleton). All are welcome.

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 and Corryneary Churches 10am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Virginia Road, Bailieborough. 11:15am at First Bailieborough Presbyterian Church (Corglass) and 12:30pm at Corryneary Presbyterian Church. For further details visit: www.trinitybailieborough.com or contact Rev. Daryl Edwards (Convener). Tel: 049 5555 456

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

Bray Presbyterian (St Andrew's) 11:30am at Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All Welcome. Contact: Rev Chris Kennedy at 01 280 1200 (Minister of Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian)

Bushmills Presbyterian Church, Co Antrim 10:30am, Main Street, Bushmills. Rev Nancy Cubitt. Whether you are visiting Bushmills on holidays or have always lived in the area, you will be most welcome. Visit: bushmillspresbyterian.co.uk

Cahir Presbyterian Church, Co Tipperary 12 noon. All Welcome. We are located at Abbey Street, Tipperary Road (just before the railway bridge) For more details, contact Rev William Montgomery (Minister of Fermoy Presbyterian) 086 3729 144

Cavan Presbyterian Church 11:15am. Rev G.J. Mackarel. Located at junction of Town Hall Street and Farnham Street, Cavan Town. All Welcome

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

Clones Group of Presbyterian Churches -serving the Monaghan and Fermanagh border region. 10am at Ballyhobridge Presbyterian Church, Co. Fermanagh. 11am at Clones Presbyterian Church, Co. Monaghan (Children's Christmas Service) and 12:15pm at Newbliss Presbyterian Church (Children's Christmas Service). No service at Stonebridge Presbyterian Church on Sun 10th Dec. Rev Stanley Stewart. For further information, visit: http://clonesgrouppresbyterianchurches.btck.co.uk

Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church, Dublin 3 11am opposite Clontarf Road DART Station. Rev Lorraine Ritchie; with programme for children during the service. All Welcome. Visit www.clontarfchurch.ie

Corboy and Mullingar Presbyterian Churches 10am at Corboy -located off the N4 between Edgeworthstown and Longford Town -and 11:30am at Raithin; opposite Educate Together National School, Mullingar. For more information, visit: corboypresbyterian.com and/or mullingarpresbyterian.com -we would be delighted to welcome you.

Donabate Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am. Christmas Songs (2) Zechariah's Song -Rev. Damien Burke. All Welcome. Refreshments served afterwards. We are located at Colpe Road, Drogheda (South) Co. Meath. Visit www.droghedapresbyterian.ie -for regular updates, visit: www.facebook.com/droghedapresbyterianchurch

Donabate Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am. We meet at Donabate and Portrane Community Centre. Our church is for anyone who wants to learn more about being or becoming a Christian. -Andy Carroll, Rev. Visit www.donabatepc.org to find out more and for directions

Donegal Town Presbyterian Church 11:30am at Meetinghouse Street, Donegal. Rev Stephen Richmond. All Welcome. Tel: 074 9721 113 or Visit: donegaltownpresbyterianchurch.com

Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 11:15am at York Road, Dun Laoghaire. Rev Chris Kennedy. 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

Dundalk Presbyterian Church, Co Louth 11:30am at Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Rev T.D. Hagan (Convener). All Welcome. Visit: www.facebook.com/dundalkpresbyterianchurch/

Enniskillen Presbyterian Church, Co Fermanagh Advanced notice for our Christmas Carol Service -Sunday 17th December at 7pm. All Welcome. We meet each Sunday, 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 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. To find out more, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/fermoypresbyterian

Findlaters -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

Galway City Centre 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. For further details, visit our website: http://unitedchurchgalway.ie

Glennan Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan 10:30am at Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Rev Stephen McNie. All are welcome. Advance notice of our Carol Service on Sunday 17th December at 10:30am. Christmas Eve celebration at 10:30am and Christmas morning worship at Ballyalbany Presbyterian Church, Monaghan. 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. 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. Looking ahead, come to our annual Carols by Candlelight Service at 4:30pm on Sunday 17th December. Visit: www.hmpchurch.org to find out more

KELLS Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath. Morning worship 10am, led by Rev. David Nesbitt. All are very welcome. Advance notice, Carol Service will be on 17th December at 10am.

Kilkenny City 11:30am -Tea and Coffee served from 10:45am. Rev Daniel Reyes Martin. All Welcome. Further information available at: www.kilkennychurch.com

Killala, Ballina and Ballymote Rev Molly Deatherage. 10am (Killala Presbyterian Church, Co. Mayo), 11:15am (Ballina Presbyterian Church, Co. Mayo) and 2pm (Ballymote Presbyterian Church, Co. Sligo). All welcome. Visit www.ballinapresbyterian.ie or Tel: 086 0330 196

Lucan Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10:30am, Main Street, Lucan. Rev. Richard Houston. For more information, visit; www.lpc.ie

Malahide Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin 10m. 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

May Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast 11am on Sundays; and a lunchtime service on Thursdays from 1:05pm to 1:30pm. Rev Wilfred Orr (Convener). All welcome. For further details, visit: http://maystreetchurch.com/

Maynooth Presbyterian Church, Co Kildare -known locally as Maynooth Community Church; and meets together for worship at 10:30am at Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Maynooth. 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

Monaghan, (Ballyalbany) 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. LOOKING AHEAD -Family Carol Service on Sunday 17th Dec at 12 noon and Evening Carol Celebration at 7pm. For more information and how to find us, visit: www.ballyalbanychurch.ie or www.facebook.com/ballyalbany

Monaghan, (First) Sunday 10th December at 11:30am and 7pm (Carols by Candlelight). Rev Alan Mitchell. First Monaghan Presbyterian Church is located at Dublin Street, Monaghan Town. All welcome. Visit: www.facebook.com/firstmonpres/

Mountmellick and Tullamore 10am at Mountmellick Methodist Church (Parnell Street) and noon at High Street, Tullamore. 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. For further information, visit: mountmellickpresbyterian.org or tullamorepresbyterian.org

Naas Presbyterian Church, Co Kildare Sundays at 11am Rev Mark Proctor. Carols together at Christmas is on Friday 15th December. TBA locally. 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

Newcastle Presbyterian Church, Co Down Sundays at 11am and 7pm at 39 Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Down. Rev Andrew Boreland. All are welcome. Service of Lessons Carols at 4pm on Sunday 17th December. Visit our website to find out more: www.newcastlepresbyterian.org

Rathgar Presbyterian Church, Dublin Rev. Purvis Campbell. Known locally as Christ Church Rathgar. We meet at 11am at Rathgar Road, Dublin 6. (at the junction of Rathgar Road and Highfield Road). Everyone welcome. To find out more, visit www.christchurchrathgar.org

Sligo Presbyterian Church 11:30am at Church Street, Sligo Town. For more information, contact the minister in charge of vacancy; Rev Molly Deatherage (Ballina, Ballymote and Killala Presbyterian Churches). Tel: 086 0330 196. Creche and Sunday School for tots to teens CAFFE (Coffee And Fellowship For Everyone) afterwards. A warm welcome awaits you. Visit: www.facebook.com/sligopresbyterianchurch

Smithborough Presbyterian Church, Co Monaghan Sundays at 10am. Rev. Alan Mitchell (Convenor). Visit Facebook (Smithborough Presbyterian Church) to find our more.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cork City 11:45am at Little William Street, (off York Street) Cork City. 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

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

Wexford and Enniscorthy Churches 10:30am at Ann Street, Wexford Town. (Beside the Post Office) and 12 noon at Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy. 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 Holy Communion - Rev Kenneth Lindsay

Centenary, Leeson Park 10.30am Second Sunday in Advent with Revd Vanessa Wyse Jackson

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

Clontarf, Dublin 3 11:30am. St. Lawrence Road, Clontarf. Revd David Nixon. All Welcome

Dublin Central Mission, Lower Abbey Street, D1 11.00am Sunday School Service - Rev Jools Hamilton. 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 10.00 Worship Service Rev. Stephen Taylor (Minister) 11.30 Worship Service Rev. Stephen Taylor (Minister) 19.00 Carol Service

Galway City Centre 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. For further details, visit our website: http://unitedchurchgalway.ie

Lucan 10.00am Advent, Holy Communion - Rev Mark Forsyth

Rathgar 11.30am Advent Morning Worship - Rev Andrew Dougherty

Skerries, Co Dublin 12 Noon at Main Street, Skerries. Contact Rev David Nixon, The Manse, Sutton (01) 8329 185

Sutton Methodist Church, Dublin 13 10am at Church Road, Sutton. Revd David Nixon. The Manse, Sutton (01) 8329 185 -all welcome

Tallaght, Kiltalawn, Jobstown 11.45am Advent Sunday, Holy Communion - Rev Katherine Kehoe and Rev Mark Forsyth

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

BAPTIST

About the Baptist Church in Ireland 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, Charlestown, Co Mayo -we meet in the Charlestown Community Enterprise Building for Sunday Service at 11am, and for Bible study at 8pm on Wednesdays. All Welcome. Visit: www.calvarychurchcharlestown.ie/