1st Sunday of Advent, 30th November 2014

Safeguarding Sunday 

Sunday, 30^th November 2014 has been designated by the Diocese of Ossory as ‘Safeguarding Sunday’.    The purpose of having a Safeguarding Sunday is to highlight the safeguarding policies and procedures in place in our diocese in order to ensure that children who participate in our Church do so in a safe environment. Safeguarding information leaflets/brochures are available in our parishes and more information is available on www.ossory.ie. 

Please pick up a copy of Bishop Freeman’s letter to parishioners at the doors of our churches today.

First Sunday of Advent: Stay Alert! 

The Gospel for today, the First Sunday of Advent, tells us to stay alert and be vigilant. We stay alert by living the values of Jesus in our own place and time. His memory comes alive when we bring him and his values into the present time. In Jesus, God pursues all creation with a love that is tireless. Jesus walked the roads of Palestine seeking out the lost, the broken and the wounded. He told people about God’s care for them, for the lilies of the field and for the birds of the air.  Just as Jesus told his followers to be aware of what was happening in their world, He is telling us to be aware of what is taking place in our time. How aware are we?

May God bless us with anger at all injustice, oppression and exploitation of others!

May God bless us with a passionate love for all of God’s creation, with an understanding of earth as a home for all!

May God bless us with wisdom to believe that we can make a difference in the world so that we can do what others think can not be done to bring justice, love and kindness to all God’s children.

Parish Liturgy Group

The Parish Liturgy Group will have an input into all our Advent Masses.  We can expect an introduction to the Masses and the readings and a short reflection after Holy Communion.  We welcome the initiative and thank the members.

Annual Christmas Carol Service

The annual St. Patrick’s Parish Carol Service takes place on Sunday, 14th December at 3.30pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Foulkstown.   For many this has become a must-attend event in the lead up to Christmas and all are welcome.  Seasonal refreshments will be served in the Parish Centre after the service.  Please come along and join in the carols.

 

Parish Shop

Our Parish Shop, located in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, has restocked with a rich selection of Advent and Christmas items: calendars, cribs, candles and cards…  Come and have a look.

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 Parish Centre.  The cost is €3 per card.

Pray For Our Deceased Friends

Recently Deceased: Vivien Etefari, Callan and Nigeria.  Requiem at Callan Parish at 11.00am on Saturday, 6th December.  Burial afterwards at Foulkstown Cemetery. William Fitzgerald, St. Patrick’s Centre, Kells Road and Cahir. Michael Quinlan, Upper Patrick Street. Peg Walsh, Tullaroan. Jo Culleton, Fr. Murphy Square.

Months Mind: Kitty Stallard (Sun  12.30).

Anniversaries: Julia & Peter Carroll (Sat 7.00).  Michael Hickey (Sun 9.30). James Ryan (Sun 10.00). Peggy & Jim Costigan (Sun 10.30).  Mary & James Mulrooney (Sun 11.00). Elaine Kelly (Sun 12.00).  Jeremiah Mullally (Mon 9.30). Patrick Malone (Tues 10.30). Tom O’Dowd. Rory McPhillips. Catherine Jordan. Ellen Delaney.  Eileen Barry. Kit Cooke. Philip O’Dwyer. Richard & Maureen Free. Ollie Bergin. Maureen Nolan. Eileen McCormack.  Hugh Tiernan.

Intentions for Next Weekend: Rita Gaule (Sat 6.15). Sr. Alma Conway (Months Mind Sat 7.00).  Patricia Fitzpatrick (Sun 9.30). Angela Murphy (Sun 10.00). Maeve & Laurence Healy (Sun 10.30). Eddie Slattery (Sun 11.00). Michael O’Dwyer (Sun 12.00). Margaret & Michael O’Brien (Sun 12.30). 

Pray for and Encourage Vocations

“Father, we are the work of Your hands.”  Is God’s work in you to be of service to Him as a priest in the Diocese of Ossory?  Call or email Fr. Willie Purcell Ossory Vocations Director for further information: ossoryvocdir@gmail.com  or 056 777 0261.

First Friday

The first Friday of December occurs this week.  The priests intend visiting the sick at the usual times.

Mill Hill Missionaries

Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Fr. Maurice Crean MHM will take place at 11.30am next Saturday 6th December at the Mill Hill Chapel, Waterford Road. All welcome.

Mass in honour of St Joseph takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. The next Mass will be at 8.00pm on Wednesday, 3rd December in the Mill Hill Chapel, Waterford Road.  Join us if you can.

Westcourt News

The monthly Mass to pray for the intercession of Blessed Edmund Rice in our lives and for his canonisation will take place in Westcourt on Monday, 1^st December at 7.30pm.  The St. Joseph Young Priests Society will prepare the liturgy for this Mass.  All are welcome.

Advent Text Messages

During Advent why not avail of a special Text Message (a thought or line of scripture) which will be sent daily to your phone, at no cost to you. Text your number to 085 831 3100 or email afd@ossory.ie or if you prefer telephone 056 775 3624.

St. Vincent De Paul Collection

The annual Christmas collection for the St. Patrick’s Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be taken up outside all Masses on 13^th and 14^th December.  Please note there will be not be a collection for the Society within the churches on that weekend.  Please support this collection the proceeds of which will be used for those in need in our parish.

Advent at Peace in Christ

Prepare for Christmas with a one day retreat for men on Saturday, 6^th December led by Fr. Eamonn O’Gorman and the Retreat House Team or two non-residential reflective silent retreat days on Saturday and Sunday, 13^th and 14^th December.  Contact the Retreat House on 056 772 1054 for details.

Rosary Procession

The annual Candlelight Rosary Procession on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will leave from the Parade at 8.00pm on Monday, 8th December.  Benediction and enrolment in the Brown Scapular will take place at the Black Abbey. Candles and scapulars will be available at the Parade before the procession.  All are welcome to attend.

Table Quiz

St Patrick's Lourdes’ Committee will hold a table quiz in The Village on Friday, 5th December at 9.00pm. Table of 4 is €20. Great prizes.

Troy’s Court Fundraising

Please support a fundraising concert in aid of St Canice’s Parish Homes for the Elderly, Troy’s Court on next Sunday 7th December at 8.00pm in St. Canice’s Parish Church.  Featuring Sospiro, Valday, Simply Strings, Whirlwind and Ruth O’Leary on cello.  Adm €10. Tickets at St. Canice’s Parish Centre or from Troy’s Court.

Coeliac Support Group

The next meeting of the Kilkenny/Carlow Coeliac Support Group will take place in St.Patrick's Parish Centre on Monday, 1st December at 8.00pm. Representatives from companies producing gluten free products will be in attendance. All welcome.

Speech and Drama

Starburst School of Speech and Drama has added a new class in St. Patrick's Parish Centre at 4.45pm on Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. Classes starting January 2015. Contact Kate 085 114 2686 for more information or to make a booking. 

Christmas Gift Idea

A Trócaire Gift brings real hope and opportunity to families living in poverty.   Not only does it change the lives of the families receiving the gift, it also changes the lives of the local business owners and farmers that supply the gifts.  www.trocaire.org/gifts.

Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes

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

Loughboy Library 

Christmas themed reading on Friday December 5th at 6.30pm. All writers and poets, young and old are welcome to share their Christmas stories, both real and imaginary. Contact the library beforehand 056 77691765. Seasonal refreshments will be served. 

Christmas Retreat   

Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co. Kildare from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December 2014. Many young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome.   This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere.  Free buses available.  Online booking necessary, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 675 3690.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, 23rd November 2014

November Remembrance Service

Our annual Parish Remembrance Service takes place on this Thursday, 27^th 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 evening of prayer.

November Offering

Thanks to all who supported the priests and bishop through the November Offerings. We appreciate your support. 

Parish Shop

Our Parish Shop, located in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, has restocked with a rich selection of Advent and Christmas items: calendars, cribs, candles and cards…  Come and have a look.

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 Parish Centre.  The cost is €3 per card.

Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes

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

Collection for Ossory Priests Society

The Ossory Priests Society is responsible for making suitable financial provision for sick and retired priests in the Diocese of Ossory. Currently provision is being made for 16 priests in the diocese. This collection will be held this weekend.  Please support.

Forty Hours Adoration

Forty Hours Adoration at St. Mary’s Cathedral will conclude with Benediction on this Sunday 23rd November followed by Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 11.00am.  Drop in if you have a few minutes.

Thanks to those from  our parish who gave time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

Attention: All Volunteers/Ministers

Ossory Adult Faith Development has arranged an evening on this Monday, 24th November at 7.30pm at St Patrick's Parish Centre for all those involved in the various ministries in our parishes (Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Baptismal Teams, Sacristans, Choir Members, Pastoral Councils, Liturgy Groups, Collectors, Finance Committees, Altar Societies and other volunteers). This evening is an opportunity to recognise the contribution people make in our parishes and to reflect on why it is we serve as Christians.  We encourage all who volunteer in our parish to attend. 

Pray For Our Deceased Friends

Recently Deceased: Sr. Brigid Leech, St. John of God Community.  Requiem Mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 12.30pm on Sunday followed by burial at Foulkstown Cemetery.  Sr. Joanne Holohan, St. John of God Community. Requiem Mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 11.00am on Monday followed by burial at Foulkstown Cemetery.  Fr. Maurice Crean, Crean, Mill Hill Missionaries, Dublin and late of St. Joseph’s House, Waterford Road, Kilkenny.  Requiem Mass at Mill Hill Missionaries, Rathgar at 12.00 noon on Tuesday followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. Kay O’Reilly, Hollybank Drive. Eddie Walsh, Cypress Avenue. Jim Doyle, The Orchard.

Anniversaries: Kevin C. Hughes (Sat 6.15). James Fox (Sat 7.00). Paul O’Dwyer (Sun 9.30). Bill Keogh (Sun 10.00). Ramie & Breda Dowling,  Phyllis, Marie & Thomas Dowling. (Sun 10.30). Madge O’Brien (Sun 11.00). Patsy Dawson (Sun 12.00). Billy Clune (Sun 12.30). Johnny Burke. Joan Meehan. Margaret Guilfoyle. John & Margaret McCarthy. Vera & Mai O’Connell. Kitty McMyler. The Beehan Family. Michael Gibbons. James Leahy. Michael Beale. Patrick J. Crotty.  Myra Needham. Una Heffernan. Dollie & Pearse Butler. Josephine Randall.

Intentions for Next Weekend: Julia Carroll (Sat 7.00).  Michael Hickey (Su 9.30). James Ryan (Sun 10.00). Peggy & Jim Costigan (Sun 10.30).  Mary & James Mulrooney (Sun 11.00). Elaine Kelly (Sun 12.00). Kitty Stallard (Months Mind Sun  12.30).

Advent Pop Up Fair

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre hosts a special Advent Pop-Up Fair following all Masses at St. Fiacre’s Church next weekend.  Featured stands will sell jewellery, gift sets, costume jewellery, handbags, purses, scarves, pashminas, hats, fascinators, ladies shoes, suits, shirts, ties, china cup candles, children’s gifts and CDs.  Teas/coffees and mince pies available.  Bumper raffle.  Admission free.  All in aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust which brings children with special needs to Lourdes at Easter.

Coffee Morning

The School of the Holy Spirit will hold its annual Coffee Morning on Sunday 23rd November from 11.00am to 1.00pm in Seville Lodge. There will be home baking, our school’s Christmas Carols CD and hampers to be won. Contact Therese 087 904 0208.

Safeguarding Policy

St. Patrick’s Parish values and encourages the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.  We recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children and young people and are committed to their protection and support in a way that promotes their human dignity and integrity as children of God. Further details and information on posters in our churches and on www.patricksparish.com

The Alzheimer Society

Table quiz in aid of Kilkenny Branch of The Alzheimer Society will be Friday, 28th November at 8.30pm at James Stephens GAA Club. €20 per table of four. For info: Breda Manogue on 087 964 8756.

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Carlow Fibromyalgia Support Group will host an information afternoon on fibromyalgia in the Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow on Saturday November 29th 2014 from 3.00 to 5.00pm. Contact Katharine on 089 438 7283 or Mary on 086 169 3887.

Remembrance Mass

There will be a special remembrance Mass at St. John’s Church at 6.30pm on next Saturday, 29th November for those who died through substance abuse.

Christmas Gift Idea

A Trócaire Gift brings real hope and opportunity to families living in poverty.   Not only does it change the lives of the families receiving the gift, it also changes the lives of the local business owners and farmers that supply the gifts.  www.trocaire.org/gifts.

Loughboy Library

Storytime & Crafts for Toddlers: every Thursday at 11.30am.  All welcome.

Christmas Themed Reading: Friday 5th December at 6.30pm.  Writers are invited to come along and share their Christmas stories both real and imaginary.

South Kilkenny Historical Society

The 19th Century Church Building Programme in the Diocese of Ossory.  Speaker: Rev. Dr. Feargus O Fearghaill. Date: Thursday, 27th November at 8.00pm at Mullinavat Parish Hall. Admission: €5.

Speech and Drama

Starburst School of Speech and Drama has added a new class in St. Patrick's Parish Centre at 4.45pm on Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. Classes starting January 2015. Contact Kate 085 114 2686 for more information or to make a booking.

Go for Life Games

Over 50s Short Mat Bowls and Go For Life games take place in the Watershed on Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm. All are welcome.  Free for all  to try during the month of November.

St Lazerian's House

A low dependency residential care unit for 20 older people in Bagenalstown is looking for relief Healthcare Assistants. Experience and Fetac Level 5 in Healthcare required. Please contact Marian Manning (Manager) on 086 125 8480 for further details.

Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 16th November 2014

November Remembrance Service

Our annual Parish Remembrance Service takes place on Thursday, 27^th 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 evening of prayer.

Parish Shop

Our Parish Shop, located in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, has restocked with a rich selection of Advent and Christmas items: calendars, cribs, candles…  Come and have a look.

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 Parish Centre.  The cost is €3 per card.

Parish Pastoral Council

A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place  on Monday 17th November at 8.00pm.

Cabaret

St. Patrick’s Lourdes Fund Annual Christmas Cabaret will be held on Saturday 22^nd November in James Stephens Club. Dance to Marble City Sounds. Door Prize: Turkey and Ham. Monster Raffle. Price €3 per ticket or two for €5.

Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes

The 2015 Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place between 22^nd and 27^th 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.

Pray For Our Deceased Friends

Recently Deceased: Seamus Loughman, Riverview, Ardnore. Funeral prayers at Johnston’s Funeral Home at 6.30pm on Sunday followed by removal to St. Fiacre’s Church. Requiem Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church at 10.30am on Monday followed by burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. Gerry Keenan, The Sycamores. Tommy Higgins, De La Salle Place. Ned Delaney, Newpark Drive.

Months Mind: Statia Cantwell (Sun 10.30)

Anniversaries: Maura Leahy (Sat 6.15). Mark & Breda Butler (Sat 7.00). Gerald & Patricia Moore (Sun 9.30). John Brennan (Sun 10.00). Sean Cantwell (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). Hugh McCormack (Wed 9.30). Tom O’Brien (Thur 10.30). Mary & Ann O’Shea (Fri 10.30). Henrietta Hyland. Rena Brett. Peggy Costigan. John Hand. Billy Walton.  Barbara & Tommy Rhatigan. Patrick Carroll. Peter Blanchfield. Dick & Annie Burke. Thomas & Mary Toomey. James & Bridget Rafters. Catherine McDonald. James Donnelly Snr,. James Donnelly Jnr. Sean Donnelly. Joe Murphy.

Intentions for Next Weekend: Kevin C. Hughes (Sat 6.15). James Fox (Sat 7.00). Paul O’Dwyer (Sun 9.30). Bill Keogh (Sun 10.00). Ramie & Breda Dowling,  Phyllis, Marie & Thomas Dowling. (Sun 10.30). Madge O’Brien (Sun 11.00). Patsy Dawson (Sun 12.00). Billy Clune (Sun 12.30).

Advent Pop Up Fair

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. (Helping to bring children with special needs to to Lourdes at Easter 2015.  Please support.

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.

Forty Hours Adoration

Forty Hours Adoration for the feast of Christ the King will commence after 7.30pm Service and Benediction in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St. Mary’s Cathedral on next 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.

Coffee Morning

The School of the Holy Spirit will hold its annual Coffee Morning on Sunday 23rd November from 11.00am  to  1.00pm in our wonderful school in Seville Lodge on the Callan Road.  There will be lots of home baking, our school’s Christmas Carols CD and hampers to be won. Contact Therese 087 904 0208.

Kilkenny Horticultural Society

Kilkenny Horticultural Society is hosting a gardening talk by Pat Comerford, Flower Power Garden Center in the Clubhouse Hotel, Patrick Street on Wednesday 9th November at 8.00pm. Admission €5.  Plant Sale and Raffle during the evening.

Pilates Classes

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

Speech & Drama

Starburst School of Speech and Drama has added a new class in St. Patrick's Parish Centre at 4.45pm on Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. Classes starting January 2015. Contact Kate 085 114 2686 for more information or to make a booking.

Go for Life Games

Over 50s Short Mat Bowls and Go For Life games take place in the Watershed on Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm. All are welcome.  Free for all  to try during the month of November.

St. Vincent De Paul Collection

The monthly collection for the local conference of the society will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  This money will be used locally to help those most in need.  Please support.

Attention: All Volunteers/Ministers

Ossory Adult Faith Development has arranged an evening on Monday 24th November at 7.30pm at St Patrick's Parish Centre for all those involved in the various ministries in our parishes (Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Baptismal Teams, Sacristans, Choir Members, Pastoral Councils, Liturgy Groups, Collectors, Finance Committees, Altar Societies and other volunteers). This evening is an opportunity to recognise the contribution people make in our parishes and to reflect on why it is we serve as Christians.  We encourage all who volunteer in our parish to attend. 

Victims of Traffic Accidents Remembered

Today is World Day of Remembrance for the millions killed and injured on the world’s roads together with their families and many others also affected. We will include prayers in all our Masses for those affected by road traffic accidents.

Craft Evening

Make your own Christmas Cards, exchange ideas and enjoy a cuppa on Wednesday, 19th November at 7.30pm at the Kilkenny Methodist Church, William Street. Cost: €10 including materials and refreshments.  In aid of the Rock Kilkenny Youth Drop-In Centre.

Christmas Sparkle

In aid of Carlow Kilkenny Home Care on Tuesday 18^th November at 8.00pm in Ionad Dara, Goresbridge. All flower arrangements will be raffled. Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Admission €10. Contact 087 761 4948 for info/tickets.

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning and Cake Sale, Books and Raffle, St. Patricks Parish Centre on Friday, 21st November, 9.30am to 12.00pm.  Chernobyl Aid Ireland.

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.

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.

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.

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?