Saint Macartin’s Cathedral Enniskillen
MORNING PRAYER (1) – PAGE 84 
The Tenth Sunday after Trinity 24/8/2025

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 First Reading: Isaiah 43: 8-13 
Bring forth the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! Let all the nations gather together, and let the peoples assemble. Who among them declared this, and foretold to us the former things? Let them bring their witnesses to justify them, and let them hear and say, ‘It is true.’ You are my witnesses, says the Lord, and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after Me. I, I am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Saviour. I declared and saved and proclaimed, when there was no strange god among you; and you are My witnesses, says the Lord. I am God, and also henceforth I am He; there is no one who can deliver from My hand; I work and who can hinder it?

The Psalm: 145.1-7 - page 760 (482)
1  I will exalt You, O God my King, ♦
   and bless Your name for ever and ever.
2  Every day will I bless You ♦
   and praise Your name for ever and ever.
3  Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; ♦
   His greatness is beyond all searching out.
4  One generation shall praise Your works to another ♦
   and declare Your mighty acts.
5  They shall speak of the Majesty of Your Glory, ♦
   and I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.
6  They shall speak of the might of Your marvellous acts, ♦
   and I will also tell of Your greatness.
7  They shall pour forth the story of Your abundant kindness ♦
   and joyfully sing of Your righteousness.

The Epistle: Acts 5: 12-16 
Now many signs and wonders were done among the people through the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high esteem. Yet more than ever, believers were added to the Lord, great numbers of both men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on cots and mats, in order that Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he came by. A great number of people would also gather from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all cured. 

Hymn:  360 Let all the world in every corner sing
 
The Gospel: Luke 22: 24-30 
A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But He said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as One who serves.
‘You are those who have stood by Me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on Me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at My table in My Kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

THE APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into Hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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. Amen.

O Lord, show thy mercy upon us and grant us Thy salvation.

O Lord, save the King and mercifully hear us when we call upon Thee.

Endue Thy ministers with righteousness and make Thy chosen people joyful.

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord, because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only Thou, O God.

O God, make clean our hearts within us and take not Thy Holy Spirit from us.

THE COLLECTS
The Collect of the Day - page 318 (230)
Almighty and everlasting God, Who gave to Your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach Your word: Grant that Your Church may love that word which he believed and may faithfully preach and receive the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

THE SECOND COLLECT For Peace
O God, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of Whom standeth our eternal life, Whose service is perfect freedom; Defend us Thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in Thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE THIRD COLLECT For Grace
O Lord, our Heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day: Defend us in the same with Thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings may be ordered by Thy governance, to do always that is righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYERS

Hymn: 103 O Christ the same 

 SERMON

Offertory Hymn:  489 Tell me the old, old story 

 THE BLESSING

Hymn: 104 O for a thousand tongues 

ANNOUNCEMENTS for Sunday 24th August
St Andrew’s Sunflower Meadow Festival
You are invited to Scotshouse Village, Co Monaghan H23 W226 for the Sunflower Festival until 31st August, each Thursday and Friday from 5.00-9.00pm and Saturday and Sundays from 12.00 noon to 8.30pm. There will be music and surprises. Donations are to Crocus Cancer Support Group, Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care, Scotshouse Community Childcare and local Church of Ireland Churches. Free parking in the village. All are welcome.
Part-Time Study at South West College
South West College invites those interested in pursuing part-time study in September 2025 to attend an open evening at campuses in Enniskillen, Omagh and Dungannon on Wednesday 27th August between 6.00 and 8.00pm. This is open to all those aged 18+ who are considering returning to education, seeking new career opportunities, looking to reskill or want to undertake a recreational course. Tutors will be available to talk through the options available and guide you through the application process. For further information and to access the list of available courses visit swc.ac.uk/parttime
Meeting of The Select Vestry on Monday 1st September
The Select Vestry will meet on Monday 1st September in the Hilliard Room, Cathedral Hall at 7.30pm.
Annual Cuilcagh Dawn Trek
The Aisling Centre annual Cuilcagh Dawn Trek to mark World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on Saturday 6th September.  Advance registration required. For further information please contact info@theaislingcentre.com or telephone 028 66 325811.
Parish Boat Trip
Christopher and David Nixon have very kindly offered the Kestrel for a Parish Boat Trip on Thursday 11th September. Please meet at the Cathedral Hall at 5.00pm for a salad tea and the minibus will take you to the Round ‘O’ for a cruise around the town. There will be no set charge, but donations will be gratefully received, on the night. Pre-booking is essential as the space is limited to forty parishioners. Please put your name and details on the sheet in the Cathedral porch.
Blood Transfusion Service Friday 12th and Thursday 18th September
Donation Sessions 12.30-4.00pm and 5.00-7.00pm on 12th and 12.30-4.00pm and 5.00-7.30pm on 18th September, in St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall.
The link to book an appointment is:
https://nibts.hscni.net/online-booking-for-blood-donation-appointments/
New donors are always needed.
School Uniform
Do you have school uniforms, in good condition, that you no longer need? If so, we would be glad to take them, and recycle to others who could make good use of them. Please leave your items in the Cathedral Hall as soon as possible. Contact the clergy or the office confidentially, if you require items. We will do our best to assist if possible.
Mid Week Services
Thursday 28th August
11.00am – Holy Communion
Sunday 31st August - The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
9.00am – Holy Communion  
11.00am – Morning Prayer