Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, 9th November 2014

November Lists of the Dead
Throughout November we remember in a special way our loved ones who have died.  Frs. Dan, Roderick and Liam will each offer a novena of Masses especially for deceased parishioners.  Pre-printed commemoration sheets are available in all our churches for those who would like to write a list of deceased relatives and friends.  These can be placed before the altars and those listed will be remembered during our November Masses.  It is a good and wholesome thing to pray for our dead. 
 
November Remembrance Service
Our annual Parish Remembrance Service takes place on Thursday, 27th November at 7.30pm in St. Fiacre’s Church.  During this service we will remember those who have died, especially those of our parishioners who died during the past year.  All are welcome and invited to attend this special night of prayer
 
Important Notice
During the winter months Adoration in St. Fiacre’s Church will finish at 9.00pm.  Those who keep watch between 9.00 an 10.00 are asked to take note. Thanks to all who take part in this worship.

Christmas Mass Cards
Christmas Mass Cards, offering the recipient a share in the Christmas Masses celebrated by the priests of our parish, are available at the reception in the Parish Centre.  The cost is €3.00 per card.

Forty Hours Adoration
Forty Hours Adoration for the feast of Christ the King will commence after 7.30pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 21st November and will conclude with Benediction on Sunday 23rd November followed by Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 11.00am. There is a rota for adoration in the sacristies of our parish churches. Anyone who would like to volunteer an hour or even a half an hour before the Blessed Sacrament should call to the sacristy after Mass.
 
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: John Bradley, St. Fiacre’s Place and Maynooth. Funeral arriving at St Mary’s Church, Maynooth on Monday at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.00am followed by burial in Foulkstown Cemetery arriving at approx 2.00pm. Henry Spain, Stillorgan and Drakelands House Nursing Home. Funeral Prayers at Johnston’s Funeral Home at 6.30pm on Monday followed by removal to St. Fiacre’s Church. Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Tuesday followed by burial in Nenagh Cemetery. Mary Kirwin, St. Patrick’s Centre, Kells Road. Reposing at St. Patrick’s Centre with removal at 5.30pm on this Sunday to St. Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe. Requiem Mass on Monday at 1.00pm.   Vivienne Etaferi, Callan. Anne Power, St. Fiacre’s Gardens.  Anne Nugent, Elm Green.  Alex Thompson, Cushendall. John McGrath, Kilfane. Christy Doyle, Naas.
Anniversaries: John Glynn (Sat 6.15). Richie Delaney (Sat 7.00). Margaret Moore (Sun 9.30). Charles Carroll (Sun 10.00). John Cullen (Sun 10.30). Paul Maloney (Sun 11.00). Martin Brett (Sun 12.00). Mary Shannon (Sun 12.30). Martin Connolly (Mon 9.30). Mary Hanrahan (Wed 10.30). John & Margaret Wallace. William & Mary Kingston. Joseph & Jack O’Shea. James Maher. James Rafter. Walter Tallis.  Sally Salter. Jim O’Neill. Joe Dowling. Nancy Dunphy.  John & Mary O’Connell. Henry Tiernan.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Maura Leahy (Sat 6.15). Mark Butler (Sat 7.00). Gerald & Patricia Moore (Sun 9.30). John Brennan (Sun 10.00). Sean Cantwell & Statia Cantwell (Months Mind) (Sun 10.30). Deceased Members of St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band. (Sun 11.00). John Byrne (Sun 12.00). Mary Maher (Sun 12.30).
 
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The monthly meeting of St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place on Friday next 14th November in the Parish Centre immediately after the 10.30am Mass in St. Fiacre’s Church.  All are welcome.
 
St. Patrick’s Parish Shop
Lots of Advent/Christmas gifts and cribs in stock.

Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The 2015 Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place between 22nd and 27th May.  Cost is €755 pps.   Please contact Glenmore Parish Office on 051 880 414 for all bookings.

Retired Nurses Association
The Annual Mass for retired and deceased nurses will take place in St. Fiacre’s Church on Wednesday 19th November at 10.30am. After Mass a Coffee/Tea Morning will be held in the Parish Centre as a fund raiser for the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. All monies raised will go directly to Mr Ian Wilson and the home care fund.

Sharing Fair, Crafts Sale and Coffee Morning
All are welcome to Langton’s Hotel, John’s Street on Saturday, 15th November from 10.00am to 1.00pm.  Hand crafts from Thailand made in self-help projects established by Kilkenny nun Sr. Mary Hayden.  Top quality household items, toys, silk products, Christmas decorations, gift ideas and more!

Giving Light and Hope
The Thomas Hayes Trust has organised a “Giving Light and Hope Service” to commemorate the lives lost through suicide. We are inviting families and friends to come together in solidarity to remember the lives of their friends and loved ones. Our Celebration of Light will include song, music, poetry and reflection. The evening includes the lighting of candles and a minutes silence in the presence of others to remember those who are no longer with us on life’s journey. Join with us Friday 14th November at 7.00pm at James Stephen’s Hurling Club, Larchfield. Together we will walk to St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy for the service.

Remembrance Gathering
To commemorate the 19th anniversary of the disappearance of JoJo Dullard there will be a remembrance gathering at the Missing Persons Monument in the Castle Park at 3.00pm on Sunday 9th November. Failte

Kilkenny Older People’s Forum
Kilkenny Older People’s Forum are holding their general meeting on Wednesday 12th November from10.30am to 12.30pm in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. Tea/Coffee served. All over 50s welcome.

Night Fever Kilkenny
A meeting will be held in The Priory House, Dominican Black Abbey at 8.00pm on Friday 14th November for anyone interested in lending support to Night Fever Kilkenny which will take place on 5th December. Nightfever Event being held in Kilkenny City on is  an event which focuses on bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people who have perhaps never heard this Good News or maybe have forgotten it. The event will be held on the Streets of Kilkenny City with adoration and worship in the Capuchin Friary Church.
 
Explore Away
Are you searching for a way to offer yourself in the service of God’s world as a sister, brother, priest, nun or monk and are you between 21 and 40 years? 
The Explore Away programme offers an opportunity to explore religious life in a prayerful and reflective environment over five residential weekends. Contact: enquires@exploreaway.net or 087 358 4447 or 085 766 4480 or www.exploreaway.net  Places are limited therefore it is advisable to contact us soon.

Dementia
There will be a free 4 week course for carers of people with dementia in St Patricks Parish Centre from Monday 17th November from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Bookings/Information: 056 778 4008 or 087 969 3297.

Mindfulness Course
Living mindfully is living the present more fully.  Mindfulness course to commence Thursday, 8th January in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre.  Contact Dympna 086 894 6633 for information.

Pilates Classes
Classes will start soon in the Parish Centre. Contact Yvonne 087 947 8974 for further details.

Christmas Pop Up Fare
St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy. Saturday 29th November after 6.15pm Mass and Sunday 30th November after 10.30am and 12.00 noon Masses.   Proceeds in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust. (Supporting Bringing Children with Special Needs to Lourdes during Easter 2015 )

Limited Newsletter Space
Our newsletter space is limited so we are often unable to fit in items.  Sorry! Parish notices get priority, followed by diocesan announcements and after that we fit in as much as we can.  Please keep items short  and get them in early.  We will do our best.  Thanks.

Church Gate Collection
The annual church gate collection in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation will take place this weekend.
 
Parish Shop
There are lots of items for Advent and Christmas in the Parish Shop which is located in the Foyer of our Parish Centre.  Why not drop in and have a look?