Saint Macartin’s Cathedral Enniskillen
Morning Prayer Two (Family Service) page 101
26th October 2025 The Fifth Sunday before Advent

Hymn: 647 Guide me O Thou Great 

The Greeting is said.
The Lord be with you
and also with you.
SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE
The Minister says:
Beloved in Christ, we come together to offer to Almighty God our worship and praise and thanksgiving,
to confess our sins and to receive God's forgiveness, to hear His holy Word proclaimed, to bring before Him our needs and the needs of the world, and to pray that in the power of his Spirit we may serve Him and know the greatness of His love.
The minister says
Let us confess our sins to God our Father.

Heavenly Father, we have sinned against You and against our neighbour in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault; by what we have done
and by what we have failed to do. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins. For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ who died for us, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may serve You in  newness of life to the glory of Your name. Amen.
The minister pronounces the absolution.
Almighty God, Who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord, open our lips
and our mouth will proclaim Your praise.
God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
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.
Praise the Lord.
The Lord s name be praised.

Hymn: 709 Praise the Lord 

First Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18
As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for His appearing.
At my first defence no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hymn: T&P 54 How lovely is your dwelling place 

The Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14 
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: ‘Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax-collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, “God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax-collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.” But the tax-collector, standing far off, would not even look up to Heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.’ 

Choir: T&P 6 - solo verse 2 - Victoria Moore

Apostles Creed - page 112 (48)

Responses

The Collect of the Day - page 297 (209)
Blessed Lord, Who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Help us to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of Your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Morning Collects - page 114 (50)

Prayers - Led by the young people

Hymn: 525 Let there be love 

The Sermon

Offertory Hymn: T&P 80 King of kings 

The Blessing 

Hymn: 581 I the Lord of sea and sky 

ANNOUNCEMENTS for Sunday 26th October 2025
Tuesday Club
The next club meeting is on 28th October in the Hilliard Room at 2.00pm with Amanda Galba, Drumcoo Centre, speaking on sight and hearing loss. We look forward to seeing you there and welcome those who may be interested in this topic to join us.
Spirit and Soul
The group will meet again on Tuesday 4th November at 7.30pm in the Hilliard Room. The subject is the Collects. Tea and coffee will be provided at the start of the meeting.
Parenting Wellness Group
The Parenting Wellness Group are looking forward to a trip to the cinema on Saturday 8th November. To add your name to the list or for more information, contact Linda Kingston on 07343045474. 
Mothers’ Union
The next meeting is on Monday 10th November at 7.30pm, when we will be getting our creative hats on for Christmas! We look forward to seeing you there.
Shoebox Appeal
Operation Christmas Child began in the UK in 1990, a tangible message of hope for children in the toughest of circumstances. Each year thousands of people like you generously pack shoebox gifts to bring great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children around the world. Start with a medium sized shoebox. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately. Attach the boy/girl label to the top of your shoebox. Mark if your gift is for a boy or a girl and select an age category 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. Fill your shoebox with a selection of fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. If possible, include one or two extra special items you know a child will love such as a doll, cuddly toy or deflated football with pump. A suggested donation of £5 is essential to cover project costs including collection, processing, shipping, project materials and training local churches to lead a safe, well-organised children's event where your shoebox will be given to a child in need. Please place a rubber band around each closed shoebox. Leaflets and boxes are available in the church porch and can be collected on a Sunday or Thursday morning.  All shoe boxes need to be returned by Sunday 16th November at the latest.
Christmas Flower Demonstration
Erne Flower Arranging Society presents ‘Christmas Celebrations’ by Mr Alan Beatty on Wednesday 3rd December at 7.30pm in the Cathedral Hall. Admission is £10 with a festive supper. Air Ambulance NI and Fermanagh Women’s Aid will be given a donation from the proceeds. All are welcome.  
Mid Week Service
Thursday 30th October
11.00am –     Holy Communion
Sunday 2nd November - The Fourth Sunday before Advent
9.00am –       Holy Communion
11.00am –     Holy Communion