Parish Confirmation
Congratulations to the young people from St. John of God Girls’ NS, St. Patrick’s de la Salle Boys’ NS and Kilkenny School Project who received the Sacrament of Confirmation today. The occasion was a wonderful experience.
Well done to the teachers who worked so hard to prepare the children for this sacrament.
Sincere thanks to Bishop Seamus Freeman who was the main celebrant
Getting it right
Resurrection depends on dying – but of the right kind. For there are two kinds: one that brings on death, and one that brings on life. In his book, The Seed and the Sower, Laurens van der Post describes the former: ‘Death is not something that happens at the end of our life. It is imprisonment in one moment of time, confinement in one sharp uncompromising deed or aspect of ourselves. Death is exclusion from renewal of our present-day selves.’ Sound familiar? Something bad happens and we never free ourselves from its murky memory, or its corrosive touch. In a moment of madness something evil, or stupid, is done. That moment must not destroy a life. The two travellers in today’s Gospel (Lk 24. 13-35) discover this. A ‘moment’ of collective madness had killed their Messiah and shattered their world. They could have slumped into despair and cowered in mediocrity. But no! They were dying to their disbelief by pondering news some women had brought that the Messiah was alive. They were dying to their confusion by opening to Jesus’ explanation of the scriptures. They were dying to despair in the friendship of breaking bread together. That dying led to their resurrection, their renewal. And, renewed, they returned immediately to where they had left – no longer afraid of the dark.
Fr. Tom Cahill SVD
I Am Special
God has made me to
serve him in a particular
way. He has give me
some work to do that He
has not given to anyone
else. I have my mission—
I may never know it in
this life, but I will be told
it in the next.
I am a link in a chain,
connected to the other
members of God’s
family. God has made
me special and unique
and I will do good things
for him. I will do his work.
Everywhere I am
and in everything I do,
I will be his witness.
Adapted from a Meditation from Cardinal Newman; presented to those confirmed this weekend
by Bishop Seamus Freeman.
Young Priests Society
The monthly meeting of the St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place on Friday, 11th April 2008, in St. Fiacre’s Church, immediately after the 10.30 Mass. All are welcome.
Rosary
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday, 6th April at 3pm. All are welcome to come along and join in prayer.
Westcourt News
The April Mass for the canonisation of Blessed Edmund Rice will be celebrated in Westcourt on Monday, April 7th at 7.30pm. The members of the L’Arche Community are preparing the liturgy for this Mass. All are cordially invited to join in this special celebration.
Questions People Ask
Q. On the road to Emmaus, Jesus explained the passages from scripture that were about himself. Where can I find a list of these passages?
A. I don’t know of any particular list but here are some passages which would certainly be included. Read Isaiah, Chapters 40-55, containing four great poems about the Suffering Servant of God. Many of the regulations about the sacrifice of the Paschal Lamb were fulfilled in the death of Jesus. Several verses in the psalms anticipated his passion: ‘They have pierced my hands and feet, they have numbered all my bones... Even my friend, who ate my bread, has turned against me... My God, my God, why have you forsaken me.’
Fr. Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
Creidim
Talk by Most Rev. Seamus Freeman SAC, Bishop of Ossory.
Date Wednesday, April 16th
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: St. Kieran’s College
Booking Essential
Contact Leona Connolly at 056 7720261
Thank You from Trócaire
Trocaire would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and generosity during its Lenten Campaign and throughout the year. The contributions received make a huge difference in Trocaire's work building long-term solutions to poverty overseas. Please remember to return your Trocaire box to your local parish or directly to Trócaire at Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Kilkenny Flower Club
The Kilkenny Flower Club will hold a meeting next Thursday, 10th April at 8pm in Butler House, Patrick Street.
There will be a flower arranging demonstration by Helen Dooley. All are welcome to attend.
Pray for the Deceased
Recently Deceased: Shane O’Neill, Racecourse; Patrick Holohan, Dean Cavanagh Place; Elizabeth Dunphy, The Rower. Shane Kelly; Dan Bourke, Killenaule.
Anniversaries: Michael O’Sullivan (Sat 6.15), Denis Kavanagh (Sat 7.00), Frank Harrington (Sun 9.30), Sean Fleming & Joan Aherne (Sun 10.00), Margaret & William J Phelan (Sun 11.00), Mary & Katie Mullally (Sun 12.00), Dick Keating (Sun 12.30), Sheila (Daisy) Ramsbottom (Mon 9.30), John & Mary Conway (Tues 10.30), Johnny Cullen, Catherine Cullen, Michael Fleming, William Wallace, Michael Malone, Joe, Kathleen, Teresa & Mary Brennan, Michael Bolger, Paddy Cleere, Mai McCann, Kitty Kelly, Peggy Egan, Paschal Egan, Patricia Massey, Mary & Katie Mulally, Patrick & Brigid Hickey, Kathleen Daly, Kathleen Esmonde.
Intentions for next weekend:
Eamon O’Toole (Sat 6.15 Month’s Mind), Sr. Ann Holohan (Sat 7.00), Ellen Pattison (Sun 9.30), Josephine O’Neill (Sun 10.00), Michael O’Reilly (Sun 11.00), Michael Malone (Sun 12.30).
Envelope Distributors
Sincere thanks to all who distribute envelopes for us each year. This work allows us reach many of our parishioners. Due to some distributors retiring there are a number of areas which now need people to distribute envelopes. These areas are:
Haltigan Terrace Maiden Hill
The Paddocks Wetlands
Callan Road College Road
Tennypark Kells Road
Upper Patrick St Parkmore
Rathmore Larchfield Court
Dean’s Court Waterford Road
Bennettsbridge Rd Clongowan
Westfield College Gardens
Cedarwood Close Shellumsrath
If anyone can help us with these areas then please contact Fr. Liam at the Presbytery 056 776 4400.
Run For Your Parish
Ladies, don’t forget the Flora Ladies’ Mini-Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd June 2008. Please contact Fr. Roderick if you are interested in participating on behalf of the parish. Sponsorship cards available. While we need ladies to run in the mini-marathon parishioners may take sponsorship cards and we will get someone else to run in their name. Proceeds will go towards the new seniors’ accommodation at St. Fiacre’s Church.
St. Rioch’s Cemetery
Tom Reade has produced an interesting and fact-filled book on St. Rioch’s Graveyard, Gaol Road. The book is available from Tom at 32 St. Fiacre’s Place and in local libraries and bookshops. At €8 it is an excellent investment for those interested in local history.
First Friday Visits
The priests visit the house bound every first Friday or by alternative arrangement. Please contact the Presbytery if you, or someone known to you, would like to be included.
We can also arrange to have a Eucharistic Minister to visit with Communion on a more regular basis.
Team Meeting
Members of the Parish Team are asked to attend a meeting at the Presbytery at 8.00pm on Thursday evening.
Lap Dancing Club
A group of people opposed to this development in our historic and beautiful city has organised a peaceful protest each Friday from 8.30pm - 10.30pm. This is a community effort to try and ensure the closure of this club which is demeaning to both men and women. More volunteers are needed to extend this peaceful protest to Saturday night also. If you are interested in helping out, please contact 087 785 3614 or 086 205 2488.
Pray for Vocations
We celebrate Vocations Sunday next weekend. The priesthood is a calling or a life, not simply one occupation among many that a man might choose. This means that the priest has been called by God and given the gift of God, that, the grace to accomplish his work. ‘Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands… God has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.’ (2 Tim 1:6, 9). Contact a priest for information.
Congratulations to the young people from St. John of God Girls’ NS, St. Patrick’s de la Salle Boys’ NS and Kilkenny School Project who received the Sacrament of Confirmation today. The occasion was a wonderful experience.
Well done to the teachers who worked so hard to prepare the children for this sacrament.
Sincere thanks to Bishop Seamus Freeman who was the main celebrant
Getting it right
Resurrection depends on dying – but of the right kind. For there are two kinds: one that brings on death, and one that brings on life. In his book, The Seed and the Sower, Laurens van der Post describes the former: ‘Death is not something that happens at the end of our life. It is imprisonment in one moment of time, confinement in one sharp uncompromising deed or aspect of ourselves. Death is exclusion from renewal of our present-day selves.’ Sound familiar? Something bad happens and we never free ourselves from its murky memory, or its corrosive touch. In a moment of madness something evil, or stupid, is done. That moment must not destroy a life. The two travellers in today’s Gospel (Lk 24. 13-35) discover this. A ‘moment’ of collective madness had killed their Messiah and shattered their world. They could have slumped into despair and cowered in mediocrity. But no! They were dying to their disbelief by pondering news some women had brought that the Messiah was alive. They were dying to their confusion by opening to Jesus’ explanation of the scriptures. They were dying to despair in the friendship of breaking bread together. That dying led to their resurrection, their renewal. And, renewed, they returned immediately to where they had left – no longer afraid of the dark.
Fr. Tom Cahill SVD
I Am Special
God has made me to
serve him in a particular
way. He has give me
some work to do that He
has not given to anyone
else. I have my mission—
I may never know it in
this life, but I will be told
it in the next.
I am a link in a chain,
connected to the other
members of God’s
family. God has made
me special and unique
and I will do good things
for him. I will do his work.
Everywhere I am
and in everything I do,
I will be his witness.
Adapted from a Meditation from Cardinal Newman; presented to those confirmed this weekend
by Bishop Seamus Freeman.
Young Priests Society
The monthly meeting of the St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place on Friday, 11th April 2008, in St. Fiacre’s Church, immediately after the 10.30 Mass. All are welcome.
Rosary
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday, 6th April at 3pm. All are welcome to come along and join in prayer.
Westcourt News
The April Mass for the canonisation of Blessed Edmund Rice will be celebrated in Westcourt on Monday, April 7th at 7.30pm. The members of the L’Arche Community are preparing the liturgy for this Mass. All are cordially invited to join in this special celebration.
Questions People Ask
Q. On the road to Emmaus, Jesus explained the passages from scripture that were about himself. Where can I find a list of these passages?
A. I don’t know of any particular list but here are some passages which would certainly be included. Read Isaiah, Chapters 40-55, containing four great poems about the Suffering Servant of God. Many of the regulations about the sacrifice of the Paschal Lamb were fulfilled in the death of Jesus. Several verses in the psalms anticipated his passion: ‘They have pierced my hands and feet, they have numbered all my bones... Even my friend, who ate my bread, has turned against me... My God, my God, why have you forsaken me.’
Fr. Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
Creidim
Talk by Most Rev. Seamus Freeman SAC, Bishop of Ossory.
Date Wednesday, April 16th
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: St. Kieran’s College
Booking Essential
Contact Leona Connolly at 056 7720261
Thank You from Trócaire
Trocaire would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and generosity during its Lenten Campaign and throughout the year. The contributions received make a huge difference in Trocaire's work building long-term solutions to poverty overseas. Please remember to return your Trocaire box to your local parish or directly to Trócaire at Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Kilkenny Flower Club
The Kilkenny Flower Club will hold a meeting next Thursday, 10th April at 8pm in Butler House, Patrick Street.
There will be a flower arranging demonstration by Helen Dooley. All are welcome to attend.
Pray for the Deceased
Recently Deceased: Shane O’Neill, Racecourse; Patrick Holohan, Dean Cavanagh Place; Elizabeth Dunphy, The Rower. Shane Kelly; Dan Bourke, Killenaule.
Anniversaries: Michael O’Sullivan (Sat 6.15), Denis Kavanagh (Sat 7.00), Frank Harrington (Sun 9.30), Sean Fleming & Joan Aherne (Sun 10.00), Margaret & William J Phelan (Sun 11.00), Mary & Katie Mullally (Sun 12.00), Dick Keating (Sun 12.30), Sheila (Daisy) Ramsbottom (Mon 9.30), John & Mary Conway (Tues 10.30), Johnny Cullen, Catherine Cullen, Michael Fleming, William Wallace, Michael Malone, Joe, Kathleen, Teresa & Mary Brennan, Michael Bolger, Paddy Cleere, Mai McCann, Kitty Kelly, Peggy Egan, Paschal Egan, Patricia Massey, Mary & Katie Mulally, Patrick & Brigid Hickey, Kathleen Daly, Kathleen Esmonde.
Intentions for next weekend:
Eamon O’Toole (Sat 6.15 Month’s Mind), Sr. Ann Holohan (Sat 7.00), Ellen Pattison (Sun 9.30), Josephine O’Neill (Sun 10.00), Michael O’Reilly (Sun 11.00), Michael Malone (Sun 12.30).
Envelope Distributors
Sincere thanks to all who distribute envelopes for us each year. This work allows us reach many of our parishioners. Due to some distributors retiring there are a number of areas which now need people to distribute envelopes. These areas are:
Haltigan Terrace Maiden Hill
The Paddocks Wetlands
Callan Road College Road
Tennypark Kells Road
Upper Patrick St Parkmore
Rathmore Larchfield Court
Dean’s Court Waterford Road
Bennettsbridge Rd Clongowan
Westfield College Gardens
Cedarwood Close Shellumsrath
If anyone can help us with these areas then please contact Fr. Liam at the Presbytery 056 776 4400.
Run For Your Parish
Ladies, don’t forget the Flora Ladies’ Mini-Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd June 2008. Please contact Fr. Roderick if you are interested in participating on behalf of the parish. Sponsorship cards available. While we need ladies to run in the mini-marathon parishioners may take sponsorship cards and we will get someone else to run in their name. Proceeds will go towards the new seniors’ accommodation at St. Fiacre’s Church.
St. Rioch’s Cemetery
Tom Reade has produced an interesting and fact-filled book on St. Rioch’s Graveyard, Gaol Road. The book is available from Tom at 32 St. Fiacre’s Place and in local libraries and bookshops. At €8 it is an excellent investment for those interested in local history.
First Friday Visits
The priests visit the house bound every first Friday or by alternative arrangement. Please contact the Presbytery if you, or someone known to you, would like to be included.
We can also arrange to have a Eucharistic Minister to visit with Communion on a more regular basis.
Team Meeting
Members of the Parish Team are asked to attend a meeting at the Presbytery at 8.00pm on Thursday evening.
Lap Dancing Club
A group of people opposed to this development in our historic and beautiful city has organised a peaceful protest each Friday from 8.30pm - 10.30pm. This is a community effort to try and ensure the closure of this club which is demeaning to both men and women. More volunteers are needed to extend this peaceful protest to Saturday night also. If you are interested in helping out, please contact 087 785 3614 or 086 205 2488.
Pray for Vocations
We celebrate Vocations Sunday next weekend. The priesthood is a calling or a life, not simply one occupation among many that a man might choose. This means that the priest has been called by God and given the gift of God, that, the grace to accomplish his work. ‘Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands… God has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.’ (2 Tim 1:6, 9). Contact a priest for information.
