Saint Macartin’s Cathedral Enniskillen
MORNING PRAYER (1) – PAGE 84 
31/5/2026
Processional Hymn: 321 Holy, Holy, Holy!

A GENERAL CONFESSION
Almighty and most merciful Father; We have erred and strayed from Thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare Thou them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore Thou them that are penitent; According to Thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for His sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of Thy holy Name. Amen.
THE ABSOLUTION
Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness, and live; and hath given power, and commandment, to His Ministers, to declare and pronounce to His people, being penitent, the Absolution and Remission of their sins: He pardoneth and absolveth all them that truly repent, and unfeignedly believe His holy Gospel. Wherefore let us beseech Him to grant us true repentance, and His Holy Spirit, that those things may please Him which we do at this present; and that the rest of our life hereafter may be pure and holy; so that at the last we may come to His eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O Lord, open Thou our lips and our mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
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.

VENITE

The Lesson: Genesis 1: 1-2, 4a 
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness.
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The Psalm: Psalm 8 page 599 (311)
1  O Lord our Governor, ♦
   how glorious is Your Name in all the world!
2  Your majesty above the heavens is praised ♦
   out of the mouths of babes at the breast.
3  You have founded a stronghold against Your foes, ♦
   that You might still the enemy and the avenger.
4  When I consider your heavens, the work of Your fingers, ♦
   the moon and the stars that You have ordained,
5  What is man, that You should be mindful of him; ♦
   the son of man, that You should seek him out?
6  You have made him little lower than the angels ♦
   and crown him with glory and honour.
7  You have given him dominion over the works of Your hands ♦
   and put all things under his feet,
8  All sheep and oxen, ♦
   even the wild beasts of the field,
9  The birds of the air, the fish of the sea ♦
   and whatsoever moves in the paths of the sea.
10  O Lord our Governor, ♦
   how glorious is Your name in all the world!

The Epistle: 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Hymn: 376 Ye holy angels bright 

The Gospel: John 16: 12-15
‘I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all the Truth; for He will not speak on His own, but will speak whatever He hears, and He will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify Me, because He will take what is Mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is Mine. For this reason I said that He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.

Holy Baptism - page 371 (271)

Hymn: 295 Come, gracious Spirit 

The Sermon

Offertory Hymn: 398 Alleluia! sing to Jesus 

The Blessing 

Hymn: 478 Go forth and tell! 
ANNOUNCEMENTS for Sunday 31st May 2026
June Magazine and Annual Report
Distributors please collect from the back of the church. Those who normally receive their copy by post please also collect, to help us save on postage expenses.
Ordination of Rev Scott Elliott as Deacon
Former parishioner Scott Elliott will be Ordained as Deacon on Saturday 30th May at 4.00pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick. The service can be live streamed at: https://saintmaryscathedral.ie/worship-music/live-stream-page/?fbclid=IwVERFWASDiilleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBrK1zN-99AUUAU4iOpGmjuMIeQ62liYoLZ2JyLjHLl_GDYcIETgEtatUPFk_aem_avwSLnqZye9h4XyVGiXSDg
Sunday Lights (Sunday School)
Sunday Lights will have an outing to the Cinema on Saturday 6th June. Afterwards they will travel by minibus to the Cathedral Hall for a McDonald’s Happy Meal and a Maud’s ice cream. Consent forms must be returned prior to the outing. (Spare forms available from the Cathedral Office).
Tuesday Club Outing
The annual outing is on Wednesday 10th June to Beechtree Farm for lunch. Please meet in the Cathedral hall at 10.30/11.00am for tea or coffee prior to our lunch venue.

St Macartin’s Cathedral Parenting Wellness Group 
Come join the PWG on Saturday 13th June at 2:30pm in Burleigh Street, RolePlay Village in Irvinestown. Kids and adults will enjoy this unique, fun experience together. For further info or to book your spaces, contact Linda Kingston on 07342045474. 
Baby Loss Support Service (part of Mariposa International) 
Mariposa International was founded in 2012, by Zoe and Andy Clark-Coates, who saw a critical lack of support for people like them, who had gone through baby loss. With over 258,000 babies being lost yearly in the UK alone, the charity needed to be able to offer not only a comprehensive package of befriending and support but also national baby loss remembrance services (called Saying Goodbye Services), for people to join together and remember the children they have lost. On Sunday 14th June at 3.30pm, St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast will be hosting one of these Saying Goodbye Services and is the most local service to Enniskillen this year. The service is for anyone who has either personally lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in early years, or who has been affected by family members' or friends' loss. Whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, everyone is welcome to attend. They also gladly welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they haven't had children, whatever the circumstance, all are welcome. Babies and children are also invited to come with their families, as the Saying Goodbye service is truly a family event for all.
To read more on the charity, please see the Saying Goodbye website, which you can find at: www.sayinggoodbye.org.
Thursday 4th June 
11.00am - Holy Communion
Sunday 7th June - The First Sunday after Trinity 
9.00am - Holy Communion 
11.00am - Holy Communion
3.00pm - Co Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge Memorial Service