WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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

21st April 2024: The Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Collects and Readings

Collect: Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: Raise us, who trust in him,
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

First Reading ~ Acts 4: 5-12

The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest,
Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made
the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, ‘By what power or by what name did you do
this?’ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ‘Rulers of the people and elders, if we are
questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this
man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is
standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified,
whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is “the stone that was rejected by you, the builders;
it has become the cornerstone.” There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under
heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.’

Psalm 23 (BCP p. 596)

The Lord is my shepherd; ♦︎ therefore can I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures ♦︎ and leads me beside still waters.
He shall refresh my soul ♦︎ and guide me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; ♦︎ for you are with
me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; ♦︎ you have anointed my
head with oil and my cup shall be full.
Surely goodness and loving mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life, ♦︎ and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Epistle Reading ~ 1 John 3: 16-24

We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one
another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need
and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we
will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn
us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us,
we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his
commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name
of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments
abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given
us.
Gospel/New Testament Reading ~ John 10: 11-18
‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the
shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the
wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the
sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I
know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I
must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason
the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay
it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received
this command from my Father.’

Post-Communion Prayer: Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good shepherd,
and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again. Keep us always under his protection, and give us grace
to follow in his steps; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hymns Saint Mary’s 336 644 438 491
Saint Michael’s 589 526 644 366

Services are recorded and may be viewed online on www.churchservices.tv/limerickstmarys and

www.saintmaryscathedral.ie within the following 90 days. After that time recordings will be
destroyed; however, exceptions may apply and recordings could last longer if the Cathedral
requires it. Occasional services may be recorded and will be advertised on www.churchservices.tv
and www.saintmaryscathedral.ie/other Cathedral communication channels. If you would like
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Services & Events
Date Time Event Venue
Sunday 21st April 09.30 Holy Communion Ss John & Ailbe, Abington
The Fourth Sunday of 10.00 Morning Prayer St Michael’s
Easter 11.15 Holy Communion The Cathedral
Monday 22nd 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Tuesday 23rd 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Wednesday 24th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Thursday 25th 10.30 Holy Communion The Cathedral
Friday 26th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Saturday 27th 10.30 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
Sunday 28th 10.00 Morning Prayer Ss John & Ailbe, Abington
The Fifth Sunday of 10.00 Holy Communion St Michael’s
Easter 11.15 Morning Prayer The Cathedral
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Sympathies: We extend our deepest sympathies to Stephen and his family on the death of Frances (Kokie)
Moore. We hold Kokie’s family and all who mourn her in our prayers. The funeral will be held in Ss. John and
Ailbe, Abington, at 3pm on Monday 22nd April.

Installation: The bishop has appointed the Dean of Limerick, the Dean of Killaloe and the Rev’d Alex
Morohan (Ballina) to the chapter of Tuam Cathedral. They will be installed into the chapter of Tuam at
5pm on Sunday 16th June in Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam. The choirs from Limerick and Galway will take
part in the service. All are very welcome to attend.

Free lunchtime concerts in the Cathedral, all at 1.15pm: Tuesday 23rd April: Justine Gormley
(piano). Music by Bernstein, Villa-Lobos, Glass and Ginastera. Further concerts in May, June, and July; series
of talks in June.
Diocesan service: a service of choral evensong will be held in Saint Mary’s Cathedral on 12th May at 4pm
to celebrate ministry (lay and ordained) within the diocese. It is a liturgical way of giving thanks for all those
who aid ministry in the United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe, whether in the form of serving
on committees, preparing refreshments, cleaning a building, leading services, reading in church, or helping
with Sunday School. Please join us for this service, which will be followed by refreshments in the Cathedral.

Evergreens: A meeting of the Evergreens will take place in Saint Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday, 23rd
April, 2024 at 2:30 pm. The speaker will be Paul O’Brien who will give a talk on the history of Richmond
Terrace. All are welcome so come even if you have not joined us before and/or bring a friend.

Part-time Clerical Administrator: Saint Mary’s Cathedral (Limerick City Parish) is recruiting for a
part-time Clerical Administrator. For full details, email dean@limerick.anglican.org. Closing date for
applications is 5pm on 26th April 2024.

Health and Safety Notices: Saint Michael’s: the side aisles are not in use until inspections, remedial
works, etc are completed. Cathedral: on Sundays, the West door is closed at 11.30am (to avoid disruption).
After that time, please use the South West Porch Entrance.
Community Choir: in the Cathedral on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Don’t worry if you missed an evening,
or can’t make all of them – just come along when you can. The project will conclude with a public
performance on 31st May, at 8pm. Volunteers for the event on 31st May would also be hugely appreciated
to help set up and to be on the door. Please let Catherine know at catherine@ministryofhealing.ie

Parish Clean-ups: Volunteers to help clean up St Michael’s on Tuesday 30th April from 5pmff will be
gladly welcomed.

Havergal and Roxboro Schools Charity provides financial assistance to families as they seek to meet
education costs, mainly for second level but also towards third level. The Charity is specifically for Church
of Ireland families in the United Dioceses of Limerick and Killaloe. If you would like to apply or re-
apply, please bring a completed copy of the attached application form to the Dean to discuss
the potential for him to add his observations, which is a pre-requisite for submission. The
attached letter gives the closing date and return address for applications.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society – Our next talk will take place at the Fitzgerald Room, Muintir na
Tíre Hall, Murroe, on Thursday, April 25 at 8p.m. sharp. Dr. Pat McMahon will speak to us on “A Different
Kind of Irish Rebel: The Life and Career of Brendan Bracken.” Admission €5 to non-members including
refreshments. Annual membership €20. If you would like to receive email notifications of our events,
please contact murroeboherhs@gmail.com to have your name included on our mailing list or, if you would
like to be contacted via text please contact PRO Michael Hassett on 089 613 2507.

Riverfest Car Show: the second annual car show will be held in the Cathedral grounds, on Sat 4th May,
noon-4pm. Rare automobiles & motorbikes will be on show as well as other motoring memorabilia. Please
let the Dean know if you are available to help on the day as a steward or in another role.

Limerick Dementia Social Club meets first Wed of every month, 6.30-8.30pm in Our Lady of
Lourdes community Cafe, Childers Road, Rosbrien. It offers a dementia friendly space where people
socialise, share information and enjoy activities like creative arts and light fun exercises. Free to attend. We
also run a fun dementia-friendly community choir Melodies Memory in the same venue on the 3rd & 4th
Wed of every month from 6.30pm to 8pm. Please ring Mags on 0879189833 if you have any queries.

Accommodation sought:
Rev Jimmy Ogwal is looking for accommodation from May onwards until Jun 2025, while he completes
his postgraduate research at Mary Immaculate College. A single room will suffice.

Family of 4 along with budgie and hamster are looking for a house to rent in Limerick City. Both my
husband and myself work and our daughters attend Villiers School and St. Michaels N.S. We have been
renting for the past 15yrs, so have all our own furniture, and take care of the houses we have rented, cut
grass, hedging etc. Please contact Julie Cade on 0833638026. Thank you very much.

Remembrance Book: Please remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time. Among
them: Barbara Nevin, Henry Pierson, Daisy Boyle, Denis Gale, Beryl Pragnell, Joan Meaney, Alan Matchett,
John O'Brien, Margaret Nagle, Norma Naughton, Susan (Ellerker) and Pepe Faro,

Diocesan cycle of prayer: the Bishop writes: This week the ‘Celtic bishops ‘ , ie the bishops of Ireland,
Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man , meet in conference in Co Cork. We think of the issues they will
address on behalf of us all .... rapid social change, hospitality for the refugee and asylum seeker, the church’s
voice in Europe, current ministry needs. We give thanks for the rich heritage of spirituality that binds our
churches closely together, and the contribution of languages other than English to the enrichment of our
worship. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Australia.

Prayers for the Sick: Your prayers are asked for the sick in our community, especially, Emily; Mac; Alan
Kennedy; Zandra; Kathleen Leddin; Martha McDermott; Sandra Pragnell; Danny Stone; Josh Stone; Terry
Gibson; Sarah B; Cyril Foster; Patrick Hastings; Patricia Bourke; Jim K, Marie M, Gerry Grace, Mary Grace,
Liz Kaldor, Trevor Richmond, Martin Hogan, Garrett Ryan, BO’D, Sue Gibson, Denis O’Connell, John
Moore, Edel, Doris, Mary Catherine Finnegan, Jerry Murphy, Frank O’Connor, Baby Sloane O’Hanlon, and
John Sparling. NOTE: If you wish to place a name on the list, please email it to limerickcityparishnews@gmail.com. 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
21st April 28th April 5th May 12th May 19th May
REFRESHMENTS
Saint Daire McNamara
R & S Allen No service Sheila Cusack Tony O’Connell
Michael’s & Jill Storey
The K Wilson & C
Keith O’Neill Jemimah Egbulam Liz Lynam Keith O’Neill
Cathedral Smith
READERS
Saint
Annabelle Griffin Margaret Schutz No service Tracey Lyttle Jeff McNamara
Michael’s
The Noah Copley
Catherine Smith John St George Keith O’Neill Heather Peirce
Cathedral Brown

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 Rd
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. www.lcp.limerick.anglican.org
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