I am my Brother’s Keeper
The word of God can be confusing. And thank God for that! Otherwise, we might become intolerable, especially when it comes to doing what today’s First Reading tells us to do: to warn the wicked when God instructs us to. The confusing bit here is how to know that we have been so instructed. As Thomas Merton once wrote in Contemplation in a World of Action: ‘The prophetic charism is a gift of God, not a duty of man.’ Becoming the moral mouthpiece for God is a tricky path to tread. That said, however, someone has to do it. For those so called, a question to ask before giving the warning: why does God warn the wicked? No confusion here. God wants them to change for their good, not God’s. Concerned, God meets them half way through a ‘sentinel’ (v.7). That concern should set the tone of our warning. It should be positive not condemnatory.
When approaching the wicked to convince them of the folly of their ways it’s good to recall that one of the most important trips we can make is to meet someone halfway.
Perhaps Charles Davis should have the last word: ‘Human pride has led to a notion of freedom and equality as meaning, “you’re on your own”. But we cannot be human on our own.’ (A Spirituality For the Vulnerable, p.66)
Fr. Tom Cahill SVD
Rosary.
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the Statue of our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday, 7th September at 3pm. All are welcome.
Christian Meditation
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46
Christian Meditation will resume in Peace in Christ Retreat House every Wednesday at 4pm from 17th September 2008. New members welcome.
The word of God can be confusing. And thank God for that! Otherwise, we might become intolerable, especially when it comes to doing what today’s First Reading tells us to do: to warn the wicked when God instructs us to. The confusing bit here is how to know that we have been so instructed. As Thomas Merton once wrote in Contemplation in a World of Action: ‘The prophetic charism is a gift of God, not a duty of man.’ Becoming the moral mouthpiece for God is a tricky path to tread. That said, however, someone has to do it. For those so called, a question to ask before giving the warning: why does God warn the wicked? No confusion here. God wants them to change for their good, not God’s. Concerned, God meets them half way through a ‘sentinel’ (v.7). That concern should set the tone of our warning. It should be positive not condemnatory.
When approaching the wicked to convince them of the folly of their ways it’s good to recall that one of the most important trips we can make is to meet someone halfway.
Perhaps Charles Davis should have the last word: ‘Human pride has led to a notion of freedom and equality as meaning, “you’re on your own”. But we cannot be human on our own.’ (A Spirituality For the Vulnerable, p.66)
Fr. Tom Cahill SVD
Rosary.
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the Statue of our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday, 7th September at 3pm. All are welcome.
Christian Meditation
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46
Christian Meditation will resume in Peace in Christ Retreat House every Wednesday at 4pm from 17th September 2008. New members welcome.
Questions people ask
Q. What did Jesus mean when he spoke of binding and loosing on earth and in heaven?
A. With the coming of the Holy Spirit, the mission of Jesus became the mission of the Church, the community of his disciples. Binding and loosing express two aspects of this mission. Binding refers to the Church’s responsibility to speak with heaven’s authority in declaring that sinful behaviour binds a person in guilt before God. The image of loosing expresses God’s forgiveness when the sinner repents and confesses. It is important to have a Church not afraid to tell us when we are wrong.
Fr. Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The annual general meeting of the St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place on Friday, 12th September, after the 10.30am Mass in St. Fiacre’s Church. New members especially welcome.
Medjugorje Visionary to Visit City
The National Medjugorje Council of Ireland with the Kilkenny Youth Prayer Group are pleased to announce the visit of Jakov Colo, Medjugorje visionary, to St. Mary’s Cathedral, on Tuesday the 16th of September at 7.30pm. The evening of Prayer will include Rosary, Mass, Adoration and Prayers for Healing. Confession will be available throughout the evening. All are welcome.
Camphill Community Open Day
The annual Open Day at the Camphill Community in Ballytobin, near Callan, takes place on Sunday, 21st September from 2pm to 5pm. This is an important fund-raising occasion for the Camphill Community which, as you know, cares for children and adults with mental disability. Please support.
Kilkenny Contact
Kilkenny Contact is a voluntary organization, bringing friendship to older people by visiting them in their own homes. We only visit at the request of the older person. Could you volunteer one hour a week to have a friendly chat with someone? If so Kilkenny Contact might be the group for you. We are a voluntary organisation that aims to help older people who may feel lonely and isolated through the onset of illness or of living alone. We do this by organising weekly visits and we are currently looking for volunteers throughout the City of Kilkenny. The befriending service we offer, works by linking up people in the community to form friendships. Volunteers commit themselves to visiting an older person for one hour per week and Kilkenny Contact links them with the most suitable person. Each volunteer is interviewed and Garda clearance is sought. Volunteers are made aware of the need for confidentiality and commitment of their visit.
Pray for the deceased
Recently Deceased: Dick Furniss, Upper Patrick Street and Australia (Sun 12.30). Ned O’Gorman, Kilcreene Road.
Month’s Mind: Joe Woodlock (Sat 7.00)
Anniversaries: Sharon McEvoy (Sat 6.15), Anastatia Ayres, Tom Byrne, Joe Dunne, Bridget Kenny, Richard DeLoughry, The Cassin Family, Rita McCarthy.
Intentions for next weekend: Eileen Grace (Month’s Mind Sat 6.15). Sr. Presentation Breen (Sat 7.00), Ernie Harrington (Sun 10.00), Rita McCarthy (Sun 12.00), Enda Cody (Sun 12.30).
Platinum Celebration
This weekend we join in congratulating Sr. Marie Joseph Fleming of the St. John of God Community on the platinum anniversary of her profession. Sr. Marie Joseph, who comes from Springhill, Waterford Road, was professed in September 1938. Congratulations. Ad multos annos!
Eucharistic Adoration
“Could you not watch with me one hour?”
Adorers needed each Friday, in St. Patrick’s Church for Eucharistic Adoration, especially for the hours from 11.00am to 12 noon, and from 12 noon to 1.00pm. If interested please ring 777 0472 or contact any of the priests at 776 4400.
Come on the Cats!!!
We would like to wish the Kilkenny Senior and Minor Hurling Teams the best of luck in this weekend’s All Ireland Hurling Finals. In particular we wish Brian Cody, Richard Mulrooney and the panel members from our parish every luck in the big games.
Medjugorje Pilgrimages
The Medjugorje Irish Centre, located beside St. James Church and owned and managed by the Mullan Family from Omagh, is the meeting place for all of Medjugorje’s Irish Pilgrims. The Centre provides information, aid collection point, restaurant, laundry, phone, internet & foot massage. Apartment accommodation from as little as €20 per night. We can arrange apartments, flights, airport transfers to and from Split or Dubrovnik. If we can be of help please contact us. www.medjugorje-properties.com. Email: darren@medjugorje-properties.com Telephone Noelle on 048 8224 1888
Kilkenny FIT4LIFE Club
It is that time of year again when Kilkenny City Harriers provides a fitness programme for the “perhaps not so athletically inclined”. The Kilkenny FIT4LIFE Club starts back on 9th September and will meet and train twice weekly: Tuesdays in James’s Park at 7.00pm and Saturdays in Upper Field, Castle Park at 9.00am. All welcome.
L.A.R.C Autumn Activities
‘New U’: Single Parents Group, Mondays 10.30 - 12.30. Activities: Taster Workshops, Cookery, Nutrition, Child Behaviour, Arts and Craft, D.I.Y Drama and lots more.
LARC Women’s Group: Activates: Taster Workshops, Art and Craft, Cookery, Stress Management, Holistic Therapy and more.
Parents In Touch: Tuesdays 10.30 - 12.00.
Activities: Time out for you. An opportunity to meet and chat with other parents while your child is in Pre School.
Hop Scotch: Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.30.
An opportunity for parents and toddlers to meet to play and socialise together, while creating opportunities for toddlers to develop their skills and personalities.
Yoga & Well Being: Thursday 10.30 - 12.30
A yoga class especially designed for mature people with health conditions, restricted mobility those who want a gentle yoga class.
Art and Creativity Group and Digital Photography. If you are interested in any of the above programmes contact Connie in LARC at 776 4700. See posters on notice boards
Kilkenny Flower Club
Kilkenny Flower Club will resume monthly meetings at the new venue Butler House on next Thursday at 8 p.m. Demonstration is by Angela Behan-O'Carroll from Carlow Flower Club. We look forward to seeing members and especially some new faces. Refreshments will be served.
Thanks for you Help
Thanks to almost 60 parishioners and friends who helped with our fundraising bag pack at Caulfield’s Supervalu this weekend.
Concert
The Kildavin/Clonegal G.A.A. Club presents Anthony Kearns, Ireland's Finest Tenor in Concert with accompanist Patrick Healy and featuring Kilkenny Gospel Choir in the Dolmen Hotel, Carlow on Friday, 19th September at 8.00pm. Subscription is €25. Tickets: The Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, 914 2002 or by contacting 087 662 8095 or 087 790 5344.
Escorted Tours and Pilgrimages
Fully escorted, half board, includes entry fees and tips. Full itinerary on request.
Magical Switzerland: Saturday, 27th September to Saturday, 4th October 2008.
Holy Land, Jordan: Saturday, 25th October to Sunday, 2nd November 2008.
Details from Deirdre at 056 775 5151 or 086 3853989 or Sr. Teresa 086 8312537.
Proclaim the Good News
The Waterford/South East Charismatic Conference will be held at the Rhu Glenn Hotel, Slieverue next weekend. Speakers: Fr. Tom Forrest CSsR and Frances Hogan. Experience the joy of the Lord and the anointing of the Holy Spirit in two days of prayer, praise, worship, music, scripture, teaching, healing and testimony. Adm: €15. Information from 087 270 1311. All welcome.
