WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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

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3 September 2023: Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 17)
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COLLECTS AND READINGS

Collect: Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ
reconciling the world to yourself: Help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all
who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading ~ Jeremiah 15: 15-21

O Lord, you know; remember me and visit me, and bring down retribution for me on my
persecutors. In your forbearance do not take me away; know that on your account I suffer
insult. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the
delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. I did not sit in the
company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; under the weight of your hand I sat alone, for
you had filled me with indignation. Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing
to be healed? Truly, you are to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail. Therefore, thus
says the Lord: If you turn back, I will take you back, and you shall stand before me. If you
utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall serve as my mouth. It is they who
will turn to you, not you who will turn to them. And I will make you to this people a fortified
wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with
you to save you and deliver you, says the Lord. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked,
and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.
Psalm 26 (BCP p.619)
Give judgement for me, O Lord, for I have walked with integrity; ♦︎ I have trusted in the
Lord and have not faltered.
Test me, O Lord, and try me; ♦︎ examine my heart and my mind.
For your love is before my eyes; ♦︎ I have walked in your truth.
I have not joined the company of the false, ♦︎ nor consorted with the deceitful.
I hate the gathering of evildoers ♦︎ and I will not sit down with the wicked.
I will wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, ♦︎ that I may go about your altar,
To make heard the voice of thanksgiving ♦︎ and tell of all your wonderful deeds.
Lord, I love the house of your habitation ♦︎ and the place where your glory abides.

Epistle Reading ~ Romans 12: 9-21

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual
affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve
the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the
needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice,
weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but
associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for
evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends
on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the
wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ No, ‘if your
enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing
this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome
evil with good.
Gospel/New Testament Reading ~ St Matthew 16: 21-28
From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo
great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on
the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, ‘God
forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.’ But he turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind
me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine
things but on human things.’ Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers,
let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save
their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit
them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for
their life? For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then
he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here
who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.’
Post-Communion Prayer: God our creator, you feed your children with the true manna,
the living bread from heaven. Let this holy food sustain us through our earthly pilgrimage until
we come to that place where hunger and thirst are no more; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Hymns:
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Service Notes: Services will be recorded and may be viewed online on: www.churchservices.tv/limerickstmarys and the Cathedral
website (www.saintmaryscathedral.ie) within the 90 days following the service. After that time recordings will be
destroyed; however exceptions may apply and recordings could last longer if the Cathedral required it. Occasional
services may be recorded and will be advertised on www.churchservices.tv and www.saintmaryscathedral.ie
and/or other communication channels of the Cathedral). If you would like further information on a particular event,
please contact the Cathedral office. If you do not wish to appear, please advise the Churchwardens who will guide
you to an area which will not be filmed. NRSV (Anglicized Edition), copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian
Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America; Material in this service
reproduced from BCP under licence, © RCB 2004; One License Number: A-738650; At Saint Mary’s Cathedral, if you wish to donate
on-line, please use this QR code
Services & Events
Date Time Event Venue
Sunday 3rd 10.00 Morning Prayer Saint Michael’s
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 11.15 Holy Communion The Cathedral
NO SERVICE Ss John & Ailbe, Abington
Monday 4th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Tuesday 5th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Wednesday 6th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Thursday 7th 10.30 Holy Communion The Cathedral
Friday 8th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Saturday 9th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Sunday 10th 10.00 Holy Communion Saint Michael’s
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity / 10.30 Morning Prayer Ss John & Ailbe, Abington
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
11.15 Holy Communion The Cathedral
3.00 Choral Evensong The Cathedral
 THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Patronal festival: lunch will be held in the Cathedral after the service of Holy Communion
on 10th September. All are welcome. Booking is required for catering purposes – please book
by contacting the Cathedral office, Clergy or Churchwardens. Please join us also for Choral
Evensong at 3pm to celebrate the patronal day of the Cathedral.

Confirmation: Candidates (not their parents or guardians) interested in receiving the

sacrament of confirmation this October should contact a member of the clergy. Confirmation
is administered to those in 2nd year of second-level education and above.

Gentle reminder: Members of clergy and all those who lead worship need silent time for
devotional preparation before services. Thus, the clergy would be grateful if members of the
congregation would avoid either raising matters of business until after the services have taken
place, or disturbing clergy in the Vestry. If the topic that you wish to speak about does not
relate to the day’s liturgical worship, please speak to the member of clergy after the service,
or contact them by email/phone during the week.

Abington Church: New heaters, wiring, fusebox and meterbox installed & power supply
upgraded. Total cost c. €9700. This puts a large strain on our finances. Any contributions
are most welcome. Account details BIC: AICUIE21. IBAN: IE19AICU99217710068674.
Children’s Ministry: Resources from the Church of Ireland Board for Ministry with
Children and Families attached or at https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e236600cc6.html#page/1.
Godly Play takes place in the Cathedral this Sunday (3rd Sept) – all welcome to join.
Choir recruitment: We are currently in the process of recruiting new singers to start in
the choir in September. Please contact the Choirmaster and Organist, Peter Barley.

Lunchtime Concerts: Tuesday 5th Sept, 1.15pm: Helen Hancock (soprano) and Mark
Keane (piano); Music by Mozart, Purcell, Perti and Haydn. Tuesday 12th Sept, 1.15pm: Mark
Cooney (oboe) and Peter Barley (piano); Music by Schumann and C.P.E. Bach.

The Cathedral Bells: We are looking for a potential benefactor(s) for the work of
reinstating the Ellacombe Apparatus, whereby the Cathedral bells may be rung by one person.
If you are interested in this project and may be able to help, please speak with the Dean.

The Evergreens meet on Tues 26th Sept at 2:30 pm in St Mary’s Cathedral. The Rt Rev
Michael Burrows will talk to us about his passion for/hobby of trains and all matters related
to this topic! Tea and coffee to follow. Everyone is welcome, whether you have never been
before or are an occasional attendee, and please encourage neighbours, relatives, friends and
strays from other parishes to come along! Next meeting on Oct 24th at 2:30 pm in the
Cathedral when Suzi Echkardt will talk about watches and related matters. A pre-Christmas
lunch will be held at the Lakeside Hotel in Killaloe at 1 pm on Tuesday 28th November. No
meeting in December. We need volunteers to give lifts to and from home for those who
want to attend the meetings but don’t drive. For queries, text Noreen Allen 085 733 5855.

Congratulations to Barbara Clayton on becoming a grandmother!

Accommodation sought: ideally near Clare St. Contact heather.w.hanley@outlook.com
Batteries for Barretstown: please tape off batteries before dropping them for collection.
Remembrance Book: Please remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Among them: Bernie Twomey, Joyce Howes, Ruth Bannister, Ruth Haselbeck, Fredrick
Bingham, John Jennings, George Bingham, Juliet Maducor and Loretta Byrnes Dent.

Cycle of Prayer: Diocesan cycle of prayer: “As the diocese moves towards Harvest
Thanksgiving mode, we remember all who work on the land and who co-create with God, as
well as those involved in agricultural training and in producing the agricultural policy of our
nation for the coming generation.” Anglican Cycle of Prayer/Diocese: We pray for the Church
of the Province of the Indian Ocean.
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; Daniel O’Connell; 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, and Trevor Richmond. NOTE ABOUT PRAYER LIST: If you wish to place a name on the list, please email
your prayer request to limerickcityparishnews@gmail.com. Under GDPR please ensure you have the consent of the named
person(s) before submitting a name. 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
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3 Sept 10th Sept 17th Sept 24th Sept 1st October
REFRESHMENTS
Saint Michael’s Susi Eckhardt K & S Morrow J & K Shier R&M Justin & Edel
Brickenden O’Connor
The Cathedral Jemimah Liz Lynam Brian S&C Jamieson Lillian
Egbulam Shephard Okechukwu
READERS
Saint Michael’s Sheelagh Margaret John Shier Daire Lucy Kavanagh
Morrow Brickenden McNamara
The Cathedral Muyiwa John St Lindsay Frank Shehan Gillian Sheehan
Okuneye George Boyle
FLOWERS
The Cathedral Liz Lynam TBC TBC TBC TBC

CONTACT DETAILS
• The Very Rev’d Niall J.W. Sloane (Dean): The Deanery, 7 Kilbane, Castletroy
Email: dean@limerick.anglican.org; Tel: 061-338697. Day off: Friday
• The Rev’d Dr Leonard Madden (Curate-Assistant): The Curatage, 50 Ballinvoher, Fr
Russell Road, Limerick
Email: curate@limerick.anglican.org; 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: cathedral@limerick.anglican.org; Tel: 061-310293.
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