WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Saint Mary’s, Saint Michael’s, & Ss John & Ailbe

12th November 2023: The Third Sunday Before Advent / Remembrance Sunday
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COLLECTS AND READINGS

Collect: Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the king of all:
Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and
torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading ~ Isaiah 10: 33 - 11: 9

Look, the Sovereign, the Lord of hosts, will lop the boughs with terrifying power; the tallest trees
will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low. He will hack down the thickets of the forest with
an axe, and Lebanon with its majestic trees will fall. A shoot shall come out from the stock of
Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of
wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of
the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or
decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity
for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath
of his lips he shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness
the belt around his loins. The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid,
the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear
shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing
child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder’s den.
They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of
the Lord as the waters cover the sea.

Psalm 93 (BCP p. 700)

The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty; ♦︎ the Lord is robed, he is girded with strength.
He has established the world; ♦︎ it shall never be moved;
your throne is established from of old; ♦︎ you are from everlasting.
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; ♦︎ the floods lift up their
roaring.
More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,
more majestic than the waves of the sea, ♦︎ majestic on high is the Lord!
Your decrees are very sure; ♦︎ holiness befits your house,

Epistle Reading – Romans 8: 31-39

What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not
withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything
else? Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It
is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes
for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or
famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, ‘For your sake we are being killed all day
long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than
conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels,
nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything
else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
 Gospel/New Testament Reading ~ St Matthew 5: 1-12
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to
him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ‘Blessed are the
meek, for they will inherit the earth. ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled. ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. ‘Blessed are the pure
in heart, for they will see God. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you
falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way
they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’

Post-Communion Prayer: God of peace, whose Son Jesus Christ proclaimed the kingdom and
restored the broken to wholeness of life: Look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by
your healing power make whole both people and nations; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen

Saint Michael’s 502 666 507 73

Hymns: OVH 469(i) 539
Saint Mary’s
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Services & Events

Date Time Event Venue
Sunday 12th 10.00 Holy Communion Saint Michael’s
3rd before 10.00 Morning Prayer Ss John & Ailbe, Abington
Advent/ 11.15 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Remembrance 4pm Choral Evensong and Service of Wholeness and The Cathedral
Healing
Monday 13th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Tuesday 14th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Bishop’s Peregrinations: 10 am Abington; 11.15
Saint Michael’s; 12.15, the Cathedral.
Wednesday 15th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Thursday 16th 10.30 Holy Communion The Cathedral
Friday 17th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Saturday 18th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Sunday 19th 9.30 Holy Communion Ss John & Ailbe, Abington
2nd before Advent 10.00 Morning Prayer Saint Michael’s
11.15 Holy Communion The Cathedral

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

Choral Evensong with act of wholeness and Healing: in the Cathedral at 4pm this
Sunday (12th). This service, offers a gentle and reflective time for all who wish to pray for
God’s healing love in their lives, or to pray for others who may need the sense of God’s
presence. The Church’s Ministry of Healing: Ireland will have prayer cards available in the
Cathedral for anyone to take away.
Bishop’s Peregrinations: to raise awareness of/funds for 2 projects supporting women
(one via Mothers’ Union in Burundi and one via Feed the Minds in Madagascar), the Bishop
will visit every church in the diocese. On 14th Nov he will be in this parish: 10 am Abington;
11.15 Saint Michael’s; 12.15 the Cathedral. All welcome to join him to sing a hymn! See full
details https://tlk.ie/14235-2/ & attached booklet. Donations, in a Bishops Appeal or an
envelope marked for the Bishop, should be made via the parish office or placed on the
collection plate. The Dean will offer a full explanation of the project at Services on Sunday.
Sunday Club meeting dates: all gatherings are in the Cathedral at 11.15am: 19th Nov; 3rd
Dec; 17th Dec. A cinema outing is planned for 16 Dec. Details will in due course be circulated
directly to those involved. At each meeting there will be a collection box where members
are encouraged to make a donation (€1/€2) to a charity of their choosing. St Vincent de Paul
Limerick has been chosen by the Club for its support this year.
The Evergreens: Pre-Christmas lunch at Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe, at 1 pm on 28th Nov. No
meeting in Dec. We need volunteers with cars to provide lifts. Text Noreen Allen 085 733
5855.
Cathedral lunchtime concerts at 1.15pm: 14th Nov: Lorraine Galvin (soprano) and Irina
Dernova (piano), music by Mozart, Poulenc, Quilter, Britten, Martin and Schubert; 21st Nov:
Eve Stafford (soprano) & Irina Dernova (piano), music by Purcell, Michael Head, Fiona Linnane
and Bizet; 24th Nov: ICO Academy, music by Mendelssohn and Gade.
St Michael’s Church Flowers: Would you like to remember a loved one or to celebrate
a wedding anniversary or to celebrate a special birthday? – please contact Deirdre Doogan
and she will arrange flowers for you in St Michael’s Church.
Mothers’ Union Tea Party & Bring & Buy Sale will be held on Sun 12th Nov at 3pm in
St. Michael's Church Hall. Christmas cards etc. will be on sale. All are very welcome and if
anyone needs a lift please contact Lucy on 087 2078850.
United Diocesan Youth Council: Multi Activity Day Trip to Galway City. Age group: 3rd-
6th Class Primary School. 25th November. €60 (€50 family discount). Return Transport from
Limerick–Birdhill-Nenagh–Moneygall-Roscrea-Birr–Galway. Closing Date 20th Nov. Annual
Christmas Dinner Dance: Over 18s. 7:45pm sharp, 9th Dec. Fitzgerald's Woodlands House
Hotel, Adare. €35 per ticket. Neat dress essential. Tickets must be booked by 4th Dec.
Mega Christmas Day Trip to Dublin. Age group: 10-18 year olds. 28th Dec. Cost €70 (€60
family discount). Return Transport from Limerick–Birdhill-Nenagh–Moneygall-Roscrea-
Portlaoise. Closing Date 18th Dec. Email: [email protected] /Valerie Walker: 085/2832487 or
Edward Hardy: 087/2907553. Booking forms attached.
Remembrance Book: Please remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Among them: Paddy Egan, Collette Pratt, Kathleen Lynch, Donnie Pollard, Alec Brislane,
Maire Fitzgerald, Eleanor Cleary, Ven. Malcolm Shannon, William John (Bill) Gimble, Nora
Gray, Martin Clancy, Henry Faro and John Copley.
Diocesan cycle of prayer: the Bishop writes: “Our themes this week are: all those who
have served in war and continue to bear its scars; the present arenas of warfare in our
troubled world. The beginning of the diocesan ‘Peregrinations’ and for a blessing on all our
efforts to empower women through literacy, and to combat endemic poverty in Burundi and
Madagascar; the work of Bishops’ Appeal, Mothers’ Union and Feed the Minds.” Anglican
Cycle of Prayer: Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola.
 Prayers for the Sick: Your prayers are asked for the sick in our community, especially,
Emily; Mac; Alan Kennedy; Zandra; Kathleen Leddin; Martha McDermott; Dean Sandra
Pragnell; Danny Stone; Josh Stone; Terry Gibson; Sarah B; Cyril Foster; Frances (Kokie)
Moore, Patrick Hastings; Patricia Bourke; Jim K, Marie M, Gerry Grace, Mary Grace, Liz
Kaldor, Trevor Richmond, Martin Hogan, and Garrett Ryan. NOTE: If you wish to place a name on the
list, please email it to [email protected]. Under GDPR please ensure you have the consent of the named
person(s). For confidentiality reasons the clergy would appreciate NOT being asked on the status of people. Whilst we appreciate
people are showing care and concern, it can compromise the relationship between pastor and parishioner. Thank you.

Rota of Readers, Refreshments, and Flowers

12th Nov 19th Nov 26th Nov 3rd Dec
REFRESHMENTS
Saint Michael’s Tony O'Connell Ruth Lillie O'Connell N & A Griffin Gillian Cheatley

The Cathedral Liz Lynam Keith O’Neill Brian Sheppard Lillian Okechukwu
READERS
Saint Michael’s Tracey Lyttle Jeff McNamara Sheelagh Morrow Margaret Schutz
The Cathedral Sarah Jane Lusk Noah Brown Catherine Smith John St George

CONTACT DETAILS
• The Very Rev’d Niall J.W. Sloane (Dean): The Deanery, 7 Kilbane, Castletroy
Email: [email protected]; Tel: 061-338697. Day off: Friday
• The Rev’d Dr Leonard Madden (Curate-Assistant): The Curatage, 50 Ballinvoher, Fr Russell Road,
Email: [email protected]; Tel: 061-302038. Day off: Monday
• Clergy Emergency Number: Tel: 087-3524046. (Strictly Emergency Calls Only).
• The Parish Office: Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Bridge Street, Limerick, V94 E068.
Email: [email protected]; Tel: 061-310293. www.lcp.limerick.anglican.org
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O Valiant Hearts
O valiant hearts who to your glory came
Through dust of conflict and through battle flame;
Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved,
Your memory hallowed in the land you loved.

Proudly you gathered, rank on rank, to war Still stands His Cross from that dread hour to this,
As who had heard God’s message from afar; Like some bright star above the dark abyss;
All you had hoped for, all you had, you gave, Still, through the veil, the Victor’s pitying eyes
To save mankind—yourselves you scorned to save. Look down to bless our lesser Calvaries.
Splendid you passed, the great surrender made; These were His servants, in His steps they trod,
Into the light that nevermore shall fade; Following through death the martyred Son of God:
Deep your contentment in that blest abode, Victor, He rose; victorious too shall rise
Who wait the last clear trumpet call of God. They who have drunk His cup of sacrifice.
Long years ago, as earth lay dark and still, O risen Lord, O Shepherd of our dead,
Rose a loud cry upon a lonely hill, Whose cross has bought them and Whose staff has led,
While in the frailty of our human clay, In glorious hope their proud and sorrowing land
Christ, our Redeemer, passed the self same way. Commits her children to Thy gracious hand
Words taken from a poem by Sir John Stanhope Arkwright (1872–1954), published in The Supreme Sacrifice, and other
Poems in Time of War (1919). Set to music by the Rev. Dr. Charles Harris (1865-1936).