Freedom of the City of Kilkenny
All in St. Patrick’s Parish join in congratulation Mr. Séamus Pattison and Mr. Brian Cody on being conferred with the Freedom of Kilkenny City. Both men are members of our parish and are very involved in local community activities. They are highly deserving of their awards and the parish is proud of their wonderful achievements. Well done and congratulations to both men and their families.
Mayor of the Village
Séamus Pattison and Brian Cody may be conferred with the Freedom of Kilkenny City this weekend but come Monday night we will have a new Mayor of the Village. This prestigious and well-earned accolade will be conferred at a special Grand Final Event at a Larchfield Venue at 9pm on Monday, 24th November. Music by the O’Dwyer/Dorney Band. Admission is only €5. Spot prizes and raffle on the night. The new Mayor of the Village will be enrobed during the evening.
This celebration is part of a fundraising event for the sheltered housing project adjacent to St. Fiacre’s Church. Thanks to all who have supported the event in any way. We appeal to all to come along on Monday evening and enjoy a really good time with others from our parish community.
Do This in Memory
On this Sunday we welcome next year’s First Holy Communion Classes and their families to Masses in the parish. The pupils from St. John of God Girls’ School and the St. Patrick’s De La Salle Boys’ School will gather at 11am Mass at St. Patrick’s Church while those from Gaelscoil Osrai and Kilkenny School Project will attend the 10.30am Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church. Do This in Memory is a monthly programme which supports the parents and teachers in preparing the children for First Eucharist. As a worshipping community we prepare to welcome the children to full participation in the Eucharist for the first time.
All in St. Patrick’s Parish join in congratulation Mr. Séamus Pattison and Mr. Brian Cody on being conferred with the Freedom of Kilkenny City. Both men are members of our parish and are very involved in local community activities. They are highly deserving of their awards and the parish is proud of their wonderful achievements. Well done and congratulations to both men and their families.
Mayor of the Village
Séamus Pattison and Brian Cody may be conferred with the Freedom of Kilkenny City this weekend but come Monday night we will have a new Mayor of the Village. This prestigious and well-earned accolade will be conferred at a special Grand Final Event at a Larchfield Venue at 9pm on Monday, 24th November. Music by the O’Dwyer/Dorney Band. Admission is only €5. Spot prizes and raffle on the night. The new Mayor of the Village will be enrobed during the evening.
This celebration is part of a fundraising event for the sheltered housing project adjacent to St. Fiacre’s Church. Thanks to all who have supported the event in any way. We appeal to all to come along on Monday evening and enjoy a really good time with others from our parish community.
Do This in Memory
On this Sunday we welcome next year’s First Holy Communion Classes and their families to Masses in the parish. The pupils from St. John of God Girls’ School and the St. Patrick’s De La Salle Boys’ School will gather at 11am Mass at St. Patrick’s Church while those from Gaelscoil Osrai and Kilkenny School Project will attend the 10.30am Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church. Do This in Memory is a monthly programme which supports the parents and teachers in preparing the children for First Eucharist. As a worshipping community we prepare to welcome the children to full participation in the Eucharist for the first time.
That New Year’s Resolution
The end is nigh – liturgically that is – as we celebrate the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King. Nothing like going out on a triumphal note! However, lest we fly off in a flurry of fervour, let us listen to what that Universal King says to us today. In the Gospel he tells us that some of us are blessed and some are accursed. The blessed are those of us who care for the least among us, and those who give food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty; those who welcome the stranger and clothe the naked, those who care for the sick and visit prisoners. The accursed are those of us who do none of this. Now that is not what you’d expect to hear a universal king say. In fact you wouldn’t expect him even to be aware of the lowly and the least. But therein lies the greatness of his kingdom: his concern for the weakest. When we pray The Lord’s Prayer we say, ‘may your kingdom come’. We want God’s kingdom to establish itself universally as soon as possible. I wonder do we realize that we have a say in that happening. Though the time for its glorious coming is set and known by the Father alone, God’s determining of that time just may be influenced by the quality of care that we give to the weakest among us. No need to wait for January to make a New Year’s resolution to give that care!
(Fr. Tom Cahill SVD)
Recently Bereaved?
Kilkenny Bereavement Support is a voluntary organisation which offers a listening service to people of all ages who have been bereaved in recent times or in the past. This is a free and confidential service for people who are feeling the pain of loss and would like to meet someone in confidence who will support them on their journey of grief. To make an arrangement to meet with a volunteer, please phone 056 775 6538.
Peace in Christ Retreat House
We appreciate all who helped with our recent church collection. €1,138 was raised in St. Patrick’s Parish. Thank you.
Recently Bereaved?
Kilkenny Bereavement Support is a voluntary organisation which offers a listening service to people of all ages who have been bereaved in recent times or in the past. This is a free and confidential service for people who are feeling the pain of loss and would like to meet someone in confidence who will support them on their journey of grief. To make an arrangement to meet with a volunteer, please phone 056 775 6538.
Peace in Christ Retreat House
We appreciate all who helped with our recent church collection. €1,138 was raised in St. Patrick’s Parish. Thank you.
Quarant’ Ore
The 40 Hours Devotion, or Quarant’ Ore in Latin, was introduced into Rome by St. Philip Neri in 1548. It is the collective adoration of the exposed Eucharist for a period of 40 hours, in honour of the time Our Lord spent in the tomb.
The practice continues at St. Mary’s Cathedral this weekend and those who gather will pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of Ossory. The exercise will end with Solemn Benediction following 11am Mass at the cathedral on Sunday. All welcome to stay a while and pray.
Pray for the Deceased
Anniversaries: Maura Leahy (Sat 6.15), Patrick Murphy (Sat 7.00), Paul O’Dwyer (Sun 9.30), Bill Keogh (Sun 10.00), May Muldowney (Sun 10.30), Margaret (Madge) O’Brien (Sun 11.00), John Hand (Sun 12.00), Henrietta Hyland (Sun 12.30), Cathy McKenna (Fri 9.30), Molly Byrne (Fri 12.30), John McCarthy, Joan Hogan, Michael Gibbons, Thomas & Owen Beehan, Michael Beale, James, Mary & John Conway, Rory McPhillips, Peter Blanchfield.
Intentions for next weekend: Lily Spears (Sat 6.15), Pat Kearney (Sat 7.00), Michael Hickey (Sun 11.00), Thomas Dowling (Sun 12.00).
Remembrance Service
Don’t forget to join the members of our parish community as we gather at St. Patrick’s Church at 7.30pm on next Thursday to remember and pray for those who have died. Special prayers will be included for those who died during the past year.
Faith Formation Talk
The Kilkenny Council of the Knights of St. Columbanus is hosting a talk by Fr. Christopher Fox MHM entitled “Living and Passing on the Faith in Modern Ireland – the Challenge” on Thursday, 27th November at 7.45pm for 8pm at Villa Maria, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. All welcome.
The 40 Hours Devotion, or Quarant’ Ore in Latin, was introduced into Rome by St. Philip Neri in 1548. It is the collective adoration of the exposed Eucharist for a period of 40 hours, in honour of the time Our Lord spent in the tomb.
The practice continues at St. Mary’s Cathedral this weekend and those who gather will pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of Ossory. The exercise will end with Solemn Benediction following 11am Mass at the cathedral on Sunday. All welcome to stay a while and pray.
Pray for the Deceased
Anniversaries: Maura Leahy (Sat 6.15), Patrick Murphy (Sat 7.00), Paul O’Dwyer (Sun 9.30), Bill Keogh (Sun 10.00), May Muldowney (Sun 10.30), Margaret (Madge) O’Brien (Sun 11.00), John Hand (Sun 12.00), Henrietta Hyland (Sun 12.30), Cathy McKenna (Fri 9.30), Molly Byrne (Fri 12.30), John McCarthy, Joan Hogan, Michael Gibbons, Thomas & Owen Beehan, Michael Beale, James, Mary & John Conway, Rory McPhillips, Peter Blanchfield.
Intentions for next weekend: Lily Spears (Sat 6.15), Pat Kearney (Sat 7.00), Michael Hickey (Sun 11.00), Thomas Dowling (Sun 12.00).
Remembrance Service
Don’t forget to join the members of our parish community as we gather at St. Patrick’s Church at 7.30pm on next Thursday to remember and pray for those who have died. Special prayers will be included for those who died during the past year.
Faith Formation Talk
The Kilkenny Council of the Knights of St. Columbanus is hosting a talk by Fr. Christopher Fox MHM entitled “Living and Passing on the Faith in Modern Ireland – the Challenge” on Thursday, 27th November at 7.45pm for 8pm at Villa Maria, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. All welcome.
Celebration of Faith for Youth
Next weekend the youth of the Diocese of Ossory will unite in sharing their faith. Young people from Glenmore to Seir Kieran will rejoice in their Christian belief and celebrate it in different ways.
The young people of our parish will be joined by their peers from Danesfort Parish to celebrate with an event during the 12.30pm Mass at St. Patrick’s Church on next Sunday. All are welcome to join in the celebration.
This event is in response to the wishes of young people as expressed in a recent diocesan survey: you talked the talk, now walk the walk! We are still in need of a few more people to help plan and organise matters on the day. Please consider putting yourself forward and bring a friend. Call Michelle at the Presbytery (776 4400) for information. Michelle may also be contacted in the sacristy after 12.30pm Mass at St. Patrick’s Church.
Homes for the Elderly
The Supervising Committee invites applications from those who are interested in acquiring accommodation in the new homes at St. Fiacre’s Church. The development is grant aided and statutory guidelines will apply in the allocation of the houses. Those interested should provide written details of name, current address and relevant contact details to the Presbytery before Tuesday. (Those who put their names down earlier need not re-apply as your details are on file).
November Parish Draw
The November drawing of prizes will take place at 8.30 at St. Fiacre’s Sacristy, Loughboy on this Tuesday evening. Tickets and contributions should be returned to Ted Byrne beforehand. Good luck to all!
Public Meeting
On education cutbacks on Wednesday, 26th November at 8pm in Newpark Hotel. Be your child’s voice. Guest Speaker: Declan Kelleher INTO President.
Questions People Ask
Q. If God is all-merciful, how can there be a hell of eternal damnation? It is time we got rid of this teaching designed to keep people in terror and subjection.
A. Nobody has the right to dispense with the teaching of Jesus. He spoke of a final judgement where those who live lives of love are called to an eternal reward in God’s kingdom while others are told that they have departed from God by the unloving way they lived.
People condemn themselves by wilful rejection of God and the ideals of love. If we accept free will then we must also accept the possibility of rejecting God. The doctrine of hell reflects both the holiness of God. The doctrine reflects both the holiness of God and the responsibilities that belong to freedom.
Fr. Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
Fr. McGrath Centre
Free Christmas Dinner on 12th December for Men (over 60) or living alone. Names to be in no later than 8th December.
Parent and Toddler Group every Monday morning at 11.00 - Free. Volunteer Tutors required for 1 hour any afternoon Monday - Thursday to support children with their homework. Call 775 1988 for details.
4-2-1 Parish Drugs Initiative
The 4-2-1 Parish Drugs Training Initiative will continue at St. John of God School on Monday evening between 7.30 and 9.30pm.
Your Vocation?
The Ossory Vocations’ Discernment Group offers an opportunity to share time in prayer, reflection, sharing, chat and refreshments in St. Mary’s Cathedral Centre, James Street between 10.30am and 12.30am on the first Saturday of each month. All welcome.
Go Local! Week
The Irish Farmers’ Association has asked us to distribute leaflets publicising their “Go local! Week”, 23rd - 29th November. See posters and leaflets in church or visit www.ifacountryside.ie for more information.
Exercise Class
An exercise class specifically designed for mums has been organised by Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership and is now available at the Ormonde Leisure Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am. Contact 772 0870 for more details.
Best of Luck
Best wishes to James Stephens Senior Footballers in the Leinster Football Semi- Final at Larchfield at 2.00pm on Sunday. The local club take on St.Ultans (Meath) in their quest for a place in the Leinster Final.
Season of Advent
Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. Liturgical Year B begins next Sunday.
