Coping With God
Coping with God is difficult. The problem is: he’s too loving – by human standards, that is. We’re all for love when it’s to our advantage. We’re all for love for those we like. But that’s not good enough. God created those we hate, fear, despise, and avoid. He created them just as he created us. He called them too by name from their mother’s womb. Today’s reading from the Book of Wisdom (11:22-12:2) tells us as much: For you love all things that exist, and detest none of the things that you have made (11:24). If God loves some of the ‘things’ that we hate, one of us must be wrong. That ‘awe-full’ reading goes further. Incredibly, it tells us that God overlooks our sins so that we may repent (11:23). He turns a blind eye to sin! Is that the God you were taught to believe in? Was it not God the Punisher? The Just One who punishes every sin? The One who keeps his eye on you, rather than the One who can’t take his eyes off you for sheer love? Let us bask in God’s love. Soak up his mercy. Then face life as he does: with total love.Fr Tom Cahill SVD
Readers
We are currently recruiting new readers to proclaim the Word of God at all weekend Masses. Please contact one of the priests without delay if you are interested in helping with this important ministry.
Mass For Deceased INTO
Mass for deceased members of the INTO in Friary Church at 7:30pm on Monday 12th November. All welcome
Edmund Rice Mass
November mass for Canonisation of Blessed Edmund Rice is Monday November 5th at 7:30pm. All Welcome.
Questions people ask
Q. What is meant by the soul?A. In a religious sense, the soul is the invisible, immortal element by which a human being is made in the image and likeness of God. The soul is not a material or physical part of the body but the spiritual principle which makes a person to be a person, on a level of life above all other forms of life. The soul is not formed biologically by the parents but is created directly by God. Hence, we respect the absolute sacredness of human life. The soul does not perish at the death of the body but is destined for unending life. Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
Exploring the Scriptures
A continuation course on Sacred Scripture which is also open to new members. Director: Sr. de Lourdes Sheridan will explore the gospel of Luke in its historical, cultural and religious context. Venue: CREIDIM, St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny. Cost: €30. Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm on Tuesdays, 13th, 20th and 27th November and 4th, 11th and 18th December.
Ordination of Bishop Freeman
Plans continue to be put in place for the ordination of our new bishop on Sunday, 2nd December. While much of the cathedral will be reserved for ticket holders we have been advised that there will be some accommodation on the day. We will keep you updated on the situation.
In the meantime you are asked to pray for our bishop-elect as he prepares to take up the leadership of our diocese.
Remembrance Service
Our annual Remembrance Service for our beloved dead (especially those who died during the past twelve months) will be at St. Patrick’s Church at 7.30pm on Thursday, 29th November. All are welcome to attend. More details later.
Pray for the Deceased
Recent Deaths: Br. McGuinness, CBS, James Street. Fr. Michael McCormack, England & Galway. Ann Beirne, Parkview Drive
Months Mind: Billy & Patty Reinhardt
Anniversaries: PJ Marrinan (Sat 6.15), Michael Phelan (Sat 7.00), James Rafter (Sun 10.00), Margaret Moore (Sun 10.30), Jennifer Mulhall (Sun 11.00), Tom & Kathleen Cody (Sun 12.00), Dominic Coll (Sun 12.30), Nancy Dunphy, Josie & Mick Walsh, Richard & Julia Ryan, Anastatia Muldowney, Michael Davin, Sally Byrne, Anna, Michael, Mary & Paddy Bowe.
Anniversaries Next Weekend: Mary Millea (Sat 6:15), Julia O’Carroll (Sat 7:00), Gerald & Patricia Moore (Sun 9:30), Conor O’Brien (Sun 10:00), May Muldowney (Sun 10:30), Jim Cantwell (Sun 11:00), Pat Fahy (Sun 12:00), Martin Brett (Sun 12:30).
November Remembers our Dead
Sheets for writing the names of deceased loved ones for inclusion in November Masses are available at all the churches. Please inscribe the names of loved ones and place in baskets before the altar.
World Youth Day Pilgrimage
As we approach the closing date for applications for the diocesan World Youth Day pilgrimage to Sydney next July we are still seeking volunteers from our parish to travel with the pilgrimage group. Please contact one of the priests without delay if you are interested in participating.
November Offering
The November Offering for the support of the priests of the parish and the bishop is due this month. This is the second of the green envelopes that you will have received with your Parish contribution pack earlier this year.
We are grateful to you all for your kind and generous support of us priests. In the month of November, each priest will offer 9 masses each for the deceased faithful of our parish. Thanks once again.
Presentation Secondary School
The Presentation Secondary School Parents’ A.G.M. is on 8th November at 7.30pm in the school. All parents are encouraged to attend.
Life After Loss
A series of talks given by members of Kilkenny Bereavement Support. Venue: CREIDIM, St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny. Cost: €30. 8pm. Starts Tuesday, 6th November.
Peace in Christ
The annual collection in aid of Peace in Christ Retreat house will be held next weekend (10th 11th), at all masses. Thank you for your support and generosity.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests
The society’s monthly meeting is next Friday , 9th November in St. Fiacre’s Church after the 10:30 mass. The society prays for and supports vocations. All welcome
