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Topic: Compline

Time: Jul 13, 2022 07:30 PM Dublin

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WEDNESDAY, 5 JANUARY 2022:  COMPLINE

 

PREPARATION

OPENING PRAYER

The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.

Amen.

 

A SENTENCE OF SCRIPTURE

Brethren, be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a

roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist,

steadfast in the faith.                                                                                                   1 Peter 5: 8, 9.

 

VERSICLES AND RESPONSES

But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.

Thanks be to God.

 

O God, make speed to save us.

O Lord, make haste to help us.

 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

 

Praise ye the Lord.

The Lord’s Name be praised.

 

THE WORD OF GOD

PSALM

 

Psalm 101

1  I will sing of faithfulness and justice; ♦︎
to you, O Lord, will I sing.
2  Let me be wise in the way that is perfect: ♦︎
when will you come to me?
3  I will walk with purity of heart ♦︎
within the walls of my house.
4  I will not set before my eyes ♦︎
a counsel that is evil.
5  I abhor the deeds of unfaithfulness; ♦︎
they shall not cling to me.
6  A crooked heart shall depart from me; ♦︎
I will not know a wicked person.
7  One who slanders a neighbour in secret ♦︎
I will quickly put to silence.
8  Haughty eyes and an arrogant heart ♦︎
I will not endure.
9  My eyes are upon the faithful in the land, ♦︎
that they may dwell with me.
10  One who walks in the way that is pure ♦︎
shall be my servant.
11  There shall not dwell in my house ♦︎
one that practises deceit.
12  One who utters falsehood ♦︎
shall not continue in my sight.
13  Morning by morning will I put to silence ♦︎
all the wicked in the land,
14  To cut off from the city of the Lord ♦︎
all those who practise evil.

 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son ■

and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, ■

and shall be for ever. Amen.

 

A READING

Matthew 25: 31-46

‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family,* you did it to me.” Then he will say to those at his left hand, “You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.” Then they also will answer, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?” Then he will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.” And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.’

 

ADDRESS

 

RESPONSORY

Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

For thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.

 

 

 

 

POEM

SAINT TERESA’S BOOKMARK

Let nothing disturb thee,

nothing affright thee;

all things are passing;

God never changeth;

patient endurance

attaineth to all things;

who God possesseth

in nothing is wanting;

alone God sufficeth.

 

Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-82)

1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82)

 

VERSICLE AND RESPONSE

The following responsory may be said:

Keep me as the apple of an eye.

Hide me under the shadow of thy wings.

 

Preserve us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping,

that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace

 

THE GOSPEL CANTICLE

NUNC DIMITTIS      The Song of Simeon  Luke 2: 29-32

1 Now, Lord, you let your servant | go in | peace: ■

your | word has | been ful|filled.

2 My own eyes have | seen the · sal|vation ■

which you have prepared in the | sight of | every | people.

3 A light to re|veal you · to the | nations ■

and the | glory · of your | people | Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son ■

and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, ■

and shall be for ever. Amen.

 

Preserve us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping,

that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

 

PRAYERS

Let us pray.

 

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

 

 

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy Name,

Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil. Amen.

 

Blessed art thou, Lord God of our fathers,

to be praised and glorified above all for ever;

 

Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Let us praise him and magnify him for ever.

 

Blessed art thou, O Lord, in the firmament of  heaven

to be praised and glorified above all for ever.

 

The Almighty and most merciful Lord guard us and give us his blessing.

Amen.

 

CONFESSION

A prayerful examination of the past day is undertaken after which the following words of penitence are used

We confess to God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

That we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, Through our own

grievous fault. Wherefore we pray God to have mercy upon us.

Almighty God, have mercy upon us, Forgive us all our sins, Deliver us

from all evil, Confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, And bring us

to life everlasting; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

The priest, when present, pronounces the absolution.

May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant unto you pardon and remission of all your sins, time for amendment of life, and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

VERSICLES AND RESPONSES

Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us

that thy people may rejoice in thee?

O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us

and grant us thy salvation.

Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this night without sin.

O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.

O Lord, hear our prayer

and let our cry come unto thee.

 

Let us pray.

 

COLLECTS

Be present, O merciful God,

and protect us through the silent hours of this night,

so that we, who are wearied

by the changes and chances of this fleeting world,

may repose upon thy eternal changelessness;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Eternal and everlasting God,

in the growing quietness of the evening

and the deepening shadows of the night,

grant us sleep and rest.

With the stilling of the day’s doings,

and the end of coming and going about us,

make us to be sleepy with heavy eyes and tired limbs.

As thy creatures are lying down in the wood,

as the bird is quiet in its nest and the wild thing in its hole,

as the stream is still in its bed reflecting the great expanse of stars above,

may we in our sleep reflect our confidence in thee,

and our assurance in thy constant peace.

In our sleep give us that deeper communion of our souls

with thou who restorest unto health.

For thy name’s sake. Amen.

 

THE ENDING

DISMISSAL

We will lay us down in peace and take our rest.

For it is thou, Lord, only, that makest us dwell in safety.

 

The Lord be with you

and with thy spirit.

 

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

BLESSING

BLESSING

The Almighty and merciful Lord,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

bless and preserve us this night and for evermore. Amen.

 

 

 

The church will be open during Heritage Week. Patricia Butler plans to give a tour each day at 3pm and a YouTube video based on her book “Nun’s Cross Church and its Treasures” will be available to view. The dates are Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, 14th August also the following weekend August 20th and August 21st. If at all possible, we would be grateful for help from 10.30 a.m.- 5 p.m. each Saturday and on Sundays from 2.30 – 5 p.m. If you are available to help with this venture, please let Patricia know.

 

In order to assess the current and future needs of our growing parish and its parishioners it has been proposed that a working group be established to look at how we might best gather feedback and opinions from our parishioners and friends.

 

We want this initiative to include the views of as wide and diverse a range of those who have even a passing interest in the parish of Killiskey and its church at Nun’s Cross, from the oldest to the youngest, the longest standing parishioner and the newest arrival in the area. Doing so will help us plan effectively as we look to the future of this parish.

 

The group will work independently of the Select Vestry and report on its findings, once the work is completed. We hope that people representative of different groups within the parish, along with representatives of the Select Vestry might be willing to be part of the working group to steer this project. Should you be interested in being part of this working group, please contact Tony Dunne on 01 – 2811127 or awdunne@iol.ie before the 15th of July 2022.

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On Thursday 7th July 2022 from 7pm (sharp) to 9pm it will provide DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING in Nun’s Cross National School (by kind permission).

 

The cost per participant will be €15. If you wish to attend, please ring or text Sonia Appelbe on 087-6798876.

 

Spaces are limited so please contact Sonia as soon as possible and no later than 5pm on Monday 4th July to avoid disappointment.

Topic: Evening Prayer
Time: Jul 6, 2022 07:30 PM London

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Evening Prayer

6^th July, 2022.

 

Preparation

O God, make speed to save us.

O Lord, make haste to help us.

 

Psalm 6

O Lord, rebuke me not in your wrath; neither chaste me in your fierce anger.

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak; Lord, heal me, for my bones are racked.

My soul shakes with terror; how long, O Lord, how long?

Turn again, O Lord, and deliver my soul; save me for your loving mercy’s sake.

For in death no one remembers you; and who can give you thanks in the grave?

I am weary with my groaning; every night I drench my pillow and flood my bed with my tears.

My eyes are wasted with grief and worn away because of all my enemies.

Depart from me, all you that do evil, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.

All my enemies shall be put to shame and confusion; they shall suddenly turn back in their shame.

 

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.

 

 

 

Opening prayer

That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful, let us pray with one heart and mind.

As our evening prayer rises like incense before you, O God, so may your mercy come down upon us to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise now and for ever.

 

 

St. Luke 10:13-16

‘Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the deeds of power done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But at the judgement it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades. ‘Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me, and whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.’

 

Address

 

Anthem: Thou knowest, Lord

Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts;
Shut not thy merciful ears unto our pray’rs;
But spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty.
O holy and most merciful Saviour,
Thou most worthy Judge eternal,
Suffer us not at our last hour,
For any pains of death to fall away from Thee.

Henry Purcell

 

Prayers of intercession

Prayers may be offered:

for peace

for places of conflict

for individuals & their needs

for the mission of the Church worldwide

for all who work in food production and conservation

for all who work in education

for those who mourn the loss of a loved one, or the loss of a way of life

for the work of aid agencies throughout the world

for those living in poverty or under oppression

Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end: bring us with the whole creation to your glory, hidden through past ages and made known in Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.

 

The Conclusion

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

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Blessed be our God for all time, now and for evermore. Amen.                                                                 Glory to you, our God, glory be to you, Holy Spirit, Comforter, treasure of all goodness and giver of life, come and dwell in us, cleanse us from all sin, and in your love, bring us to salvation.

Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal, have mercy on us.

 

Psalm 138

¹ I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
² I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.
³ When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.

⁴ May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear what you have decreed.
⁵ May they sing of the ways of the Lord, for the glory of the Lord is great.

⁶ Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.
⁷ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.
⁸ The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.

 

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,                                                                            as it was in the beginning, is now and shall be for ever, Amen.

 

 

Reading – John 21 v 15 – 22 – Jesus Reinstates Peter

¹⁵ When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

¹⁶ Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

¹⁷ The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. ¹⁸ Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” ¹⁹ Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!”

²⁰ Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) ²¹ When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”

²² Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”

 

Few thoughts

 

 

 

 

Saint Peter’s Day Collect

O ALMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock: Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach thy holy Word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

PRAYERS

Let us pray to the Lord with all our heart and with all our soul,

Lord, in your mercy                       Hear our prayer

Let us pray for all Christian people, that they may be obedient to your word and faithful to your call.

Lord, in your mercy                       Hear our prayer

Let us pray for all ministers of the Church and for our brothers and sisters in Christ, thinking particularly of those who do not have the freedom to gather and worship in peace.

Lord, in your mercy                       Hear our prayer

Let us pray for peace throughout the world, and for all governments. We pray for peace in Ukraine and for the millions of people who have been killed, injured, bereaved and displaced due to the war.

Lord, in your mercy                       Hear our prayer

Let us pray for our neighbours and for all our friends, for those who dislike us as we pray for those who love us. Help us all Lord to live in harmony regardless of race, religion, background or gender.

Lord, in your mercy                       Hear our prayer

Let us pray for all those who are travelling for work or pleasure, keep them safe on road, rail, air and sea.

Lord, in your mercy                       Hear our prayer

Let us pray for all sick people, for the sorrowful and the dying.

In a few moments of silence, we think of people known to us and those we hold dear ……………………………………

 Lord, in your mercy                      Hear our prayer

 

Let us remember our brothers and sisters who have entered into eternal rest

Lord, in your mercy                       Hear our prayer

 

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever.  Amen.  

 

Dismissal

Sovereign God, send us out in the name of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. We have worshipped, now help us to serve. We have spoken, now help us to act. We have heard your word, now help us to make it known. We have rejoiced in your love, now help us to share it with other. Use us for your will and for your kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Irish Blessing

 

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen

 

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The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen

 

Brethren, be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist, steadfast in the faith   1 Peter 5: 8 & 9

 

But thou O Lord, have mercy upon us,

Thanks be to God,

 

O God, make speed to save us,

O Lord, make haste to help us,

 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;                                                                                                    as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

 

Praise ye the Lord,

The Lord’s name be praised.

Psalm 116

¹ I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
² Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

³ The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me, I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
⁴ Then I called on the name of the Lord: “Lord, save me!”

⁵ The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
⁶ The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.

⁷ Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

⁸ For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,
⁹ that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

¹⁰ I trusted in the Lord when I said, “I am greatly afflicted”;
¹¹ in my alarm I said, “Everyone is a liar.”

¹² What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?

¹³ I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.
¹⁴ I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.

¹⁵ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.
¹⁶ Truly I am your servant, Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains.

¹⁷ I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord.
¹⁸ I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people,
¹⁹ in the courts of the house of the Lord—in your midst, Jerusalem. Praise the Lord.

 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,

As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

 

 

Reading – Luke 1: 46b – 55

 

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”

 

 

Few thoughts

 

Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit,

For thou has redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.

 

Keep me as the apple of an eye,

Hide me under the shadow of thy wings.

 

Preserve us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping,

that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

 

 

Canticle – Nunc Dimittis

 

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word,

For mine eyes have seen they salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,

to be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning,                                              is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

 

Preserve us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping,

that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

 

Creed

 

Do you believe and trust in God the Father, who created world?                 I believe and trust in him

Do you believe and trust in God the Son, Jesus who redeemed us all?         I believe and trust in him.

 

Do you believe and trust in God the Holy Spirit, who gives us life?               I believe and trust in him.

 

This is the faith of the Church.

This is our faith. we believe and trust in One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

 

 

The Prayers – Let us pray

 

Lord, have mercy upon us                  Christ, have mercy upon us              Lord, have mercy upon us.

 

Our Father, who art in heaven: hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.                                                                                                                                     

Blessed art thou, Lord God of our fathers,

to be praised and glorifies above all for ever,

Let us bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,

let us praise him and magnify him for ever,

Blessed art thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven,

to be praised and glorifies above all for ever,

The Almighty and most Merciful Lord, guard us and give us his blessing. Amen.

 

Confession.

We confess to the Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, that we have sinned in thought and word and deed. Through our own grievous fault. Wherefore, we pray God to have mercy upon us.

Almighty God have mercy upon us. Forgive us our sins, deliver us from all evil. Confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and bring us to life everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant unto us pardon and remission of all our sins, time for amendment of life and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us,

That thy people may rejoice in thee?

O Lord shew thy mercy upon us,

And grant us thy salvation.

Vouchsafe O Lord, to keep us this night without sin,

O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.

O Lord, hear our prayer,                                           

And let our cry come unto thee.

 

The Collects

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we, who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon thy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

We will lay us down in peace and take our rest,

For it is thou, Lord only, that makest us dwell in safety,

The Lord be with you,

And with thy sight,

Let us bless the Lord,

Thanks be to God.

 

Blessing

 

The Almighty and Merciful Lord, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,

Bless and preserve us this night and for evermore. Amen.

 

 

 

 

Topic: Evening Prayer

Time: Jun 8, 2022 07:30 PM London

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Evening Prayer

8^th June, 2022.

 

Preparation

O God, make speed to save us.

O Lord, make haste to help us.

 

Psalm 96

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Sing to the Lord and bless his name; tell out his salvation from day to day.

Declare his glory among the nations and his wonders among all peoples.

For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all gods.

For all the gods of the nations are but idols; it is the Lord who made the heavens.

Honour and majesty are before him; power and splendour are in his sanctuary.

Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; ascribe to the Lord honour and strength.

Ascribe to the Lord the honour due to his name; bring offerings and come into his courts.

O Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth tremble before him.

 

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.

 

 

 

 

Opening prayer

That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful, let us pray with one heart and mind.

As our evening prayer rises like incense before you, O God, so may your mercy come down upon us to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise now and for ever.

 

 

St. Matthew 28:16-20

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’

 

 

Address

 

 

Anthem: A prayer of St. Columba

Be a bright flame before me, O God a guiding star above me. Be a smooth path below me, a kindly shepherd behind me today, tonight, and forever. Alone with none but you, my God I journey on my way; what need I fear when you are near, O Lord of night and day?

 

 

 

 

Prayers of intercession

Prayers may be offered:

for peace

for places of conflict

for individuals & their needs

for the mission of the Church worldwide

for all who work in food production and conservation

for all who work in education & those sitting state exams

for those who mourn the loss of a loved one, or the loss of a way of life

for the work of aid agencies throughout the world

for those living in poverty or under oppression

Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end: bring us with the whole creation to your glory, hidden through past ages and made known in Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.

 

The Conclusion

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

Please consider renewing or beginning your financial commitment to Killiskey Parish by way of Planned Giving. By doing this you can maximise the amount of money received by the Parish and greatly assist the Parish to meet its financial commitments. Planned Giving is making a pledge to donate an amount of money regularly over the course of the year whether weekly, monthly, quarterly or by a single donation. Under the tax regulations, the Parish, as a registered charity, can obtain a tax refund from the government for recorded donations from tax payers (PAYE and Self-Assessment) who contribute a minimum of €250 in the tax year. This is the equivalent of €4.81 per week. The parish can claim a further approx. 45% of the amount donated from the government. Cash donations on the plate, while very gratefully received, are not eligible for a tax refund. If you are contributing more than €250 over the course of the year through this method, you might like to consider Planned Giving.

Planned Giving can be done in any one of the following ways:

*The envelope system enables parishioners to donate regular cash amounts which can be recorded for tax refund purposes. Envelopes can be obtained from the churchwardens.

*By setting up a standing order with your bank for a minimum donation of €5 per week (or monthly or quarterly equivalent).

*A donation or donations totalling at least €250 can be made directly to the Parish Treasurer, Scott Golden, Malvern House, The Glebe, Wicklow Town.

Early summer puts on a glorious display of colour as plants burst vigorously into life. Grasses and wildflowers proliferate – given the chance. Lawns are frequently cut very regularly and very low, offering no refuge for insects or frogs, while wildflowers are deprived the chance of blooming and providing nectar and, later, seeds for insects and birds. Most gardens could support an unmown corner or edge. Paths mown through longer grass provide access to other parts of the garden and offer a beneficial alternative to vast expanses of bare lawn. In acknowledgement of our biodiversity crisis, tidy town groups, county councils etc. are veering away from “over tidiness” and are now mowing less often and creating wildflower patches. The latter are not to be confused with modern flower beds, but instead play host to native wildflowers that offer the best refuge and food supply for our beleaguered wildlife. The riot of colours, including pink clover, yellow buttercups, pink and purple vetches are uplifting to nature lovers. Let us all learn to appreciate the value and beauty of these unmown areas. Crucially, don’t use herbicides in your garden or along rural verges, both for the health of the environment and ourselves – “Roundup” residues are increasingly being recorded in human bodies.