Fifth Sunday of Lent, 29th March 2009

Parish Draw
The monthly draw for March will take place on Tuesday next, 31st March, in our Parish Centre at 8.30pm. This is the final draw in the April 2008 to March 2009 series and it has been a huge success due, once again, to the hard work of promoters and the generosity of our subscribers.
The eleven monthly draws held to date have raised €114,000.00 for our Parish Centre and the total for the full year will be close to €120,000.00. In the same period we paid out €22,000.00 in prize money. This is a remarkable achievement for all concerned and is a tribute to our parishioners who give so willingly in difficult times.
All are welcome to attend the draw on Tuesday evening where some finger food will be served and you might win an Easter Egg! We look forward to seeing you there.
As already explained to our subscribers the draw continues each month and the first draw in the April 2009 to March 2010 series will take place at the Parish Centre on the last Tuesday in April.
As a final note, the Parish Team and the Finance Committee say a sincere thanks to Ted Byrne who continues to organise and run the parish draw in such a successful manner. We greatly appreciate his work.

Questions People Ask
Q. I’ve always wondered what is meant by the line in the Apostles Creed, ‘He descended into hell’.
A. A more recent translation of this creed states that Jesus descended to the dead. This makes it more clear that it wasn’t into the hell of the damned that he descended, but that his death was real and brought him to all the dead who were waiting on the Redeemer. To quote the Catechism of the Catholic Church: ‘Jesus did not descend into hell to deliver the damned, nor to destroy the hell of damnation, but to free the just who had gone before him.’
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Pray for the Deceased
Recently Deceased: Maria O’Shea (nee Millea) Iowa & Warrington (Sun 10.00). Sheila O’Beirne, Carrick-on-Shannon (Sun 10.30). Oliver Brady, Bennettsbridge. Millie Smith, Castlecomer. Susie Cairns, England.
Months Mind: Mick Brophy (Fri 7pm Foulkstown).
Anniversary: Paddy Tomney (Sat 6.15), Chris Kenny (Sat 7.00), Jane Glynn (Sun 12.00), Billy Wallace (Sun 12.30), Christy Grace (Mon 6.15), Mary Delaney & Sheila Ramsbottom (Tue 9.30), Margaret Nolan (Tues 10.30), Michael Slattery (Wed 6.15), Shane O’Neill, Elizabeth Kavanagh, Peg McEvoy, Helen Quill, Eamon O’Neill, Edward & Mary Teresa McDonald, Rose Kenny, Brigid Della Maher, Eileen Quigley, Mary Nugent, Michael Massey, Paddy Slattery, John Jack Dowling, Elizabeth Kavanagh, Patrick Brennan, Martin O’Shea, John Curran, Ted Cornally, Annie & Dick Burke, Ann & Joe Walsh, Michael McGrath, Maureen Burke, Paddy Dore, Rose Cantwell.
Intentions Next Weekend: Oliver Kelly (Sat 6.15), Denis Kavanagh (Sat 7.00), Daisy & Dr. WJ Phelan & Moya Bligh (Sun 11.00), Johanna Fanning (Month’s Mind Sun 12.30).

We Have Moved
A number of anniversary notices were recently placed in the letter box at the former presbytery on the Ormonde Road. The parish has no further access to this building. We apologise that these notices were not received in time for inclusion in the newsletter on the requested date. Please note, all notices for the newsletter should be sent to The Parish Office, St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Bohernatounish Road, Loughboy. Alternatively you may telephone 056 776 4400 or email stpatricksparish@ossory.ie Thank you.

First Friday
The first Friday of April occurs this week. The priests will visit the sick and housebound at the usual times.

St. Vincent De Paul Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the local Conference of the St Vincent de Paul will take place in James Stephens GAA Club on Thursday, 2nd April. Music: Queer Hawks and Friends. Adm. €5.

Holy Week Liturgies
Those who will proclaim the Word of God at Masses on Palm Sunday are invited to a practice at St. Fiacre’s Church at 7.00pm on Friday, 3rd April.

Family Liturgy
All young people and parents are invited to a practice for the family liturgy at St. Fiacre’s Church at 6.45pm on Wednesday. Mass at 10.30am on next Sunday.

Parish Shop
One of the features of our new Parish Centre is a small shop which sells religious goods and articles. These include books, rosaries, booklets, statues, cards, candles and many other items as well as gifts suitable for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
The shop is located in the foyer area as you enter the red doors of the centre. The person on reception will be happy to help you with any enquiries you may have.

Comboni Mission Appeal
Fr. Pat Burns and Fr. Rinaldo Ronzani of the Comboni Fathers joined us two weeks ago to make an appeal on behalf of their congregation. They reminded us that almost four thousand Comboni Missionaries work world-wide bringing the Good News of the Gospel to the poorest and most abandoned of the earth. Founded in 1867 by Saint Daniel Comboni the order’s priests, sisters and brothers live in communities and practice the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
In response to their appeal the members our congregations contributed an astounding €4,373.00 to help spread the Good News throughout the world. Well done and thanks for your generosity in this time of recession.

Work in St. Patrick’s Church
The new pipe organ for St. Patrick’s Church is nearing completion. It has taken longer than anticipated due to the delicate nature of this wonderful machine. However we hope to have it in use for Easter.
The carpet in the sanctuary of St. Patrick’s Church is also being replaced. As the old one is quite worn it was time to change this and also carry our some minor repairs. Again, we hope to have this completed in time for Easter.

Young at Heart Club
The St. Patrick’s Parish Young at Heart Club is made up of people from a number of local parishes who are young at heart. If you are over fifty and still young at heart you are welcome to come along to the St. Patrick’s Parish Centre from 2.30 to 4.00pm on Wednesday afternoons. Members participate in many and varied activities including crafts, entertainment, line dancing and bingo, to name but a few. The main characteristic of the afternoon is companionship, fun and enjoyment. Contact Maura Huntley, Chairperson on 085 165 1661 for further information or just drop in on Wednesday afternoon. Men and women welcome.

Monster Easter Egg Raffle
A Monster Easter Egg Raffle in aid of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held on Easter Saturday in the charity shop Fred's Fashions, Butts Green, Kilkenny. Tickets on sale from the shop at €2 a strip or 3 for €5. Telephone 056 770 2637. If you are not in you can't win. Happy Easter.

Special Olympics
If you have an idea for a fundraiser or would like to help Special Olympics in any way, please phone Katharine on 085 162 7033. Katharine Blake, Kilkenny Fundraising Co-ordinator, Market Cross Shopping Centre, Kilkenny.

New Parish Envelopes
The new parish envelopes are almost ready to be delivered to those who contribute through the weekly and monthly envelope. Those contributing by standing order will receive a packet with 5 envelopes for the support of the priests and bishop (these are already included in the other packs).
If you are not currently receiving envelopes and would like to support your parish in this constructive way then please contact the Parish Office or any of the priests. Many thanks to all who support us.

Advance Notice
The Parish Centre and Office will be closed on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Weekend including the Bank Holiday. Groups that use our facilities on these days are asked to take note.

Kilkenny Flower Club
Kilkenny Flower Club will host a lovely evening of Flowers and Music in The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle next Thursday, 2nd April at 7.30. All welcome.

Church Gate Collection
Rehab will hold their church gate collection at all Masses this weekend.

Palm Sunday
Next Sunday is Palm (Passion Sunday). Palms will be blessed at all Masses.

Kilkenny Medugorje Pilgrimage
Saturday, 30th May to Saturday, 6th June. Spiritual Director with group. Coach to airport. Cost €669 inclusive, less €30 if deposit is paid before end of March. Bookings: 056 776 5840, 086 882 5622.

Vocations Year Pilgrimage 2009
You are invited to join a pilgrimage to Ars, Taize, La Salette, Paray Le Monial and Lyon from Monday, 7th September to Monday, 14th September 2009. Flights, hotel and tours at an all in price of €775. Priest Directors: Fr. Willie Purcell, Fr. Ray Dempsey and Fr. Tom Corcoran. Booking: Manning Travel Kilkenny, High Street Kilkenny. Telephone: 056 772 2950 or 056 772 1096.

FETAC Level 5 Courses
Courses available at St. Brigid’s College Callan. These courses equip students with skills for employment or to gain access to third level institutions. There are no tuition /course fees and course texts are available in the local library - so it facilitates access for all. Interested applicants can enrol now for September 2009 start. Telephone the school on 056 772 5189 for information pack.

Trócaire Lenten Campaign
Perhaps in our world today there is no group of people more marginalised than those who have been displaced as a result of conflict. www.trocaire.org
In standing in solidarity with the displaced in our world we show ourselves to be followers of Christ.

In the Gospel today Jesus gives us a very simple message. He tells us that, “Whoever serves me must follow me”. This means we are called in to total and compassionate solidarity with those whom Christ especially loved; the sick, the lonely, the dispossessed, those on the margins. Perhaps in our world today there is no group of people more marginalised that those who have been displaced as a result of conflict. In standing in solidarity with the displaced in our world we show ourselves to be followers of Christ.

The violence, deprivation and suffering in Darfur continues unabated. Conflict in the region has meant around 300,000 people may have died, forced nearly 2.7 million people from their homes and left over 4 million people dependent on humanitarian food aid. Over the last three years, Trócaire has spent over €1.6 million meeting the needs of people forced from their homes by the conflict. Trócaire is also providing support to communities hosting those who have lost their homes. Working in a joint programme with other international faith-based agencies, Trócaire provides life-saving support to over 40,000 families. In the Gospel today Jesus gives us a very simple message. He tells us that, “Whoever serves me must follow me”. This means we are called in to total and compassionate solidarity with those whom Christ especially loved; the sick, the lonely, the dispossessed, those on the margins. Perhaps in our world today there is no group of people more marginalised that those who have been displaced as a result of conflict. In standing in solidarity with the displaced in our world we show ourselves to be followers of Christ.


As You Like It
Usually I pick the bits of scripture that I like. But not now. Verse 8 in today’s Second Reading (Heb 5:7-9) grabs my attention and won’t let go. The reason? It makes no sense: Jesus learning obedience through suffering! Does that mean that had he not suffered he would have been disobedient? If so, to whom? His Father? Unthinkable! So, what is the author saying? Thank God for academics! Even though Richard Rohr in Things Hidden writes, ‘In fact none of the Bible appears to be written out of or for academic settings’ nevertheless thanks to someone’s academic study of scripture a person like me can discover that in Greek there’s a play on words here. The Greek for ‘learned’ is emathen, while the Greek for ‘suffered’ is epathen. The purpose of this wordplay may be to convey the close relationship between faithfulness to God and ability to face the suffering that results from such faithfulness in a sinful world So instead of verse 8 being a conundrum, pessimistic and negative in tone, it’s now a positive and upbeat statement. It tells us that obedience (better still ‘faithfulness’) to God’s will and suffering go hand-in-hand to some degree. But most important of all: the suffering doesn’t harm the faithfulness. It can even perfect it. Furthermore, it tells us that faithfulness to God permeates all of life. Faith does not dwell in compartments, but apartments. There are no God-free zones. Facing God means facing life with all its joys and sorrows. Perhaps I should pay more attention to the bits I don’t like.
Fr Tom Cahill SVD

Fourth Sunday of Lent, 22nd of March 2009

Ossory Forum 2009—2013
In a Pastoral Letter, available at the back of the church, Bishop Séamus Freeman introduces the new Ossory Diocesan Forum 2009 - 2013 and explains its background and purpose. In the Letter Bishop Séamus says he is of the opinion that the Forum “can be of significant benefit to the Diocese, capable of responding to the social and spiritual needs, capable of building the Church of Christ into a genuine Family of God, where people feel at home; a Family of God that invites people to participate in, and take responsibility for the life and mission of the Church”.
Please take a copy of the Letter home and consider its contents and the attached Mission Statement.
St. Patrick’s Parish will shortly appoint our Forum representative and we ask that you accompany the process with your prayers.

Loreto Secondary School
In 2007 Sr. Cyril Mooney, a Loreto Sister working in India was awarded the Padma Shri Award in recognition of her educational and social work among the poor of Calcutta. Loreto Secondary School is delighted to host a talk by Sr. Cyril in the school library on Thursday, 26th March at 8pm. This is a rare opportunity to meet and hear Sr. Cyril. All are most welcome.
Sr. Cyril will also feature on KCLR96FM’s “Soul Agenda” on next Saturday morning from 9.00am.

Stations of the Cross
Each Friday during lent Stations of the Cross will take place in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 1.10pm. All are welcome.

Ladies Mini Marathon
Cards are now available at the Parish Centre. Even if you don’t intend to do the marathon you can still take a card to support those who are running on the day. Your support is appreciated.

Our Twilight Zones
In his book, Sophie’s World, author Jostein Gaarder writes, ‘The most subversive people are those who ask questions. Giving answers is not nearly as threatening. Any one question can be more explosive than a thousand answers.’ Why so?
Perhaps a quote from another author may provide a partial answer. In Kissing the Dark, Mark Patrick Hederman writes, ‘Fixation upon any one particular aspect of the total mystery is missing the point, is swapping the glory for the gore, trading our birthright for a mess of pottage. The crucifixion is not a fact. It cannot be nailed down to one explanation, labelled with one easy heading. It is an event.’ Today’s Gospel reading (John 3:14-21) tells us that some people don’t just prefer the darkness they love it (v. 19). They are the ones fixated on the gore, not the glory.John makes no excuses for these people. There is no attempt to explain away their evil deeds or mitigate their guilt. It’s either or. Either you’re for the light, or for the dark. Faith has no twilight zones. Lent is a time for discovery; for facing fact not fiction, for honesty about twilight zones we may frequent, or long to: haunts of unreality, dead end traps that stunt our growth, imprison us in addiction, and alienate us from each other, and from God. Lent is a time for lingering in the light, for letting its rays do their healthy work. It’s a time for asking the subversive question: Where does my heart lie, in darkness or in light?
Fr Tom Cahill SVD

U-12 Friendly Games
The James Stephen’s U-12 squads have organised challenge games this coming week-end. Squad Number 1 will play Durlás Óg (Tipperary) in St. Kieran's College at 11.30a.m. and Squad number 2 will play Mullinahone (Tipperary) in Nuncio Road at 11.15a.m. Both teams will then go onto Nowlan Park to take in the Kilkenny vs Tipperary clash in the National League.

Questions People Ask
Q. I can accept praying for somebody, but what is the point of lighting a candle for some intention?
A. The language of prayer can take many forms and it is not confined to human speech. St. Paul wrote that when we do not know how to pray, then the Spirit makes our petitions in groans that cannot be put into words. We pray in gestures such as kneeling or the sign of the cross. Lighting a candle, or votive light, is a sign of the light of faith. A candle is a powerful symbol of unselfish service as it gives of itself totally in spreading light.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Making the Future Together
Kilkenny Community and Voluntary Forum will host a one-day conference on Thursday, 2nd April in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel for all those involved in the community and voluntary sector. The conference, entitled ‘Making the Future Together’, will focus on the importance and influence of local government and the challenges for community and voluntary groups.

Monster Bingo
There will be a Monster Bingo in aid of S.O.S Castlecomer in the Castlecomer Community Hall on Sunday, 22nd March beginning at 2pm. Prize funds of €2,500. Your support would be appreciated.

Generation Communication
As part of their Generation Communication Project, a group of transition year students from the Loreto Secondary School, invites all Senior Citizens to a special Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church on Wednesday next, 23rd March at 10.30am. This will be followed by light refreshments and entertainment in the new Parish Centre. At the Mass we will celebrate our senior citizens and give thanks for them and their contribution to our lives.

Pray for the deceased
Recently Deceased: Michael Tynan, The Paddocks. Edel Cullen, 41 Riverview. Sr. Pius Berry, Loreto Convent. Sr. Genevieve Brennan, St. John of God Convent. Sr. Consillio Timmons, Presentation Convent. Brigid Gorey, Sheepstown, Margaret Molloy, Kilcreene Road. Philip Malone Murphy, Newpark Close.
Anniversaries: Michael O’Sullivan (Sat 6.15), Pat Mullins (Sun 11.00), Michael McInerney (Sun 12.00), Margaret Dunne (Sun 12.30), Des Cullen (Tues 10.30), Mick Quinn and Maura Harney (Wed 6.15pm), Mary Lawlor Foulkstown Fri 8.00), Adrian Bligh, Joseph, Ellen, Joan & Jim Shortall, Philip, Johanna & John Larkin, Mark Hickey, Annie Delaney, Mary Lawlor, Paddy Walsh, Michael & Mary Conway. Mulvin Family, Stafford Family.
Intentions for next weekend: Paddy Tomney (Sat 6.15), Chris Kenny (Sat 7.00), Maria O’Shea (Sun 10.00), Jane Glynn (Sun 12.00), Billy Wallace (Sun 12.30).

Vincentian Volunteers
This is a positive opportunity for young people to have a challenging experience in serving vulnerable people, and living in a community with other like-minded volunteers. Accommodation and living expense provided. Volunteer year is from September 2009 until July 2010. If you would like to know more please contact Sr. Barbara Quilty DC at 0161 226 9561 or 0161 209 9156. Email: barbaraquilty@hotmail.co.uk or visit: www.vincentianvolunteers.org

Are you unemployed?
We are seeking 20 unemployed people looking for a Career in Care. Training course at FETAC Level 5 supported by the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The successful applicants will be placed on a panel to work with Oak Tree Home Care in the Kilkenny area. Visit www.visiontraining.ie for an application form or contact 059 9142208.
St. Vincent De Paul Collection
The monthly collection for the local conference will be taken up this weekend.

Mini Marathon Meet & Train Group
The group meets every Thursday at The Watershed Track. All fitness levels including walkers/joggers. Time: 12—1pm. Cost: €2 per session.

Church Gate Collection
Rehab will hold their church gate collection on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March.

Bereavement Support Group
The Parish Bereavement Support Group offers bereavement support to our parishioners who have experienced bereavement. Anyone who wishes to meet one of the group may phone 086 162 9089 or come to the Parish Centre on Mondays between 7.30 - 9pm.

Trocaire
In the Old Testament we hear many stories of exile. Jesus too was familiar with the type of experience Khalid had. He was a refugee as a child in Egypt and all throughout his public ministry he was an itinerant preacher. Since 1962 Burma has been ruled by the army who have continued to attack religious and ethnic minorities, burning villages, arresting people and forcing thousands into forced labour. Almost 1 million people have been forced to leave their homes and more than 150,000 have fled to temporary refugee camps along the Thai/Burma border. Trócaire continues to campaign for change in Burma while also supporting and educating those living in refugee camps. This Lent we ask that you support the people of Burma and other oppressed minorities around the world by donating to Trócaire this Lent. For more information log onto www.trocaire.org/lent

Third Sunday of Lent, 15th March 2009

Our National Feast
St Patrick’s Day has always been a special day for Irish people living at home and around the world. The plight of Patrick, himself a migrant, has been faced by many Irish people, over the generations, who have struggled to live and assimilate into new cultures. In 2009 there are many people living in Ireland facing similar challenges to those of Patrick. As a community we have a responsibility to support and protect those who have made Ireland their new home. Guided by Pope Benedict’s first Encyclical Letter: Deus Caritas Est (God is Love), we should ask ourselves the question: “Who is my Neighbour?” As Christians, we must be mindful to help the weaker amongst us in society, and our thoughts and actions are guided by the parable of the Good Samaritan. At this time we remember in our prayers those new members of our society who may be suffering today in Ireland due to family, unemployment or financial pressures. In the words of St Patrick: “Therefore may it never befall me to be separated by my God from his people whom he has won in this most remote land. I pray God that he gives me perseverance, and that he will deign that I should be a faithful witness for his sake right up to the time of my passing” (The Confession of St Patrick)
From Statement issued by the Irish Catholic Bishops

St. Patrick’s Day Arrangements
Masses on Monday evening at 6.15 (St. Fiacre’s) and 7.00 (St. Patrick’s). Masses on Tuesday at 9.30am, 11.00am and 12.30pm (St. Patrick’s), 10.00am (Foulkstown) and 10.30am and 12 noon (St. Fiacre’s). There will be no evening Mass on Tuesday.

St. Patrick’s Day in Parish Centre
Refreshments will be served in our Parish Centre following the 10.30am Mass on St. Patrick's Day. We invite you to take an hour or so to meet your neighbours, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and listen to some live music as we celebrate our Parish Patron’s Day as well as our National Patron’s day. All welcome.

Adoration at St. Fiacre’s Church
On Monday, 16th March adoration at St. Fiacre’s will be from 11.00am to 6.00pm. There will not be adoration after the Vigil Mass at 6.15pm.

Parish Shop
There is a wide range of religious articles available in the shop in our Parish Centre. Gifts suitable for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are on sale together with rosary beads, candles, books and many other items. Come and have a look around; there’s no obligation to buy!

Church Leaders Denounce Killings
Catholic and Protestant Church leaders are united in condemning the recent killings of two soldiers and a policeman and the injuring of a number of civilians in Northern Ireland. The leaders of the four major churches are offering their prayers for the victims of the shootings. They describe the attacks as “a shocking development which is an attack on our whole community” and a “dangerous attempt to destabilise the peace process which must not be allowed to succeed”. Cardinal Sean Brady joined with Church of Ireland Archbishop Alan Harper, Methodist President Rev. Alan Ferguson and Presbyterian Moderator Rt. Rev. Donald Patton in the statement.

Comboni Mission Appeal
Almost four thousand Comboni Missionaries work world-wide bringing the Good News of the Gospel to the poorest and most abandoned of the earth. Founded in 1867 by Saint Daniel Comboni the order’s priests, sisters and brothers live in communities and practice the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Fr. Pat Burns and Fr. Rinaldo Ronzani will tell us about the aims of the order and appeal for our financial help in promoting the Gospel at all Masses in our parish this weekend. Please support their appeal.

Pray for the Deceased
Recently Deceased: Michael Grace, Rathbeagh, Ballyragget. Ted Kelly, Dublin & High Street. Fr. Michael Clifford, Callan.
Anniversaries: Eamonn O’Toole (Sat 6.15), John Dooley (Sat 7.00), Bridie Carroll (Sun 10.00), Michael & Christina McGrath (Sun 10.30), Michael & May Brannigan (Sun 11.00), Betty, Margaret & May Buckley (Sun 12.00), Pat Delahunty (Sun 12.30), Bridget Eardly (Tues 10.00), Rose Cantwell & Breda Butler (Tues 10.30), Patrick Morris (Wed 9.30), Tommy Hayes (Wed 6.15), Paddy Larkin, Padraig Costello, Denis Gorey, Billy Connick, Mary Tyrrell, Eamonn Muldowney, James Doheny, Mary Browne, Ellen Audoire, Martin O’Shea, Lou McCarthy, Billy Maguire, William Meehan
Intentions for next weekend: Michael O’Sullivan (Sat 6.15), Pat Mullins (Sun 11.00), Michael McInerney (Sun 12.00), Margaret Dunne (Sun 12.30).

Bereavement Support Group
The St. Patrick’s Parish Bereavement Support Group offers bereavement support to our parishioners who have experienced any type of bereavement. Confidentiality is assured. Anyone who wishes to meet one of the group may phone 086 162 9089 or come to the Parish Centre on Mondays between 7.30 - 9pm.

St. Joseph’s Novena
The annual St. Joseph’s Novena continues at the Mill Hill Missionaries House, Waterford Road until Thursday 19th March. Mass and novena prayers will be celebrated each evening at 8pm. All are welcome.

Lourdes Pilgrimage
Each year St. Patrick’s Parish sends a number of parishioners to Lourdes with the Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage. Those interested in travelling to Lourdes should contact any member of the St. Patrick’s Parish Lourdes Committee or leave their names into the Parish Office without delay.

Bishop’s Pastoral Letter
Bishop Freeman has written a Pastoral Letter to the people of the Diocese of Ossory. The letter deals with the reconstituted Diocesan Forum and the bishop asks that it be read at all Masses this weekend. Because of the visit of the Comboni Missionaries we will promulgate the letter in this parish next weekend.

Cóneartú Gaelscoil Osraí
Comhghairdeas le na daltai o nGaelscoil Osraí a chuaigh faoi lámh easpaig in Ard Eaglais Mhuire ar an Satharn. Bhí lá iontach ag gach duine agus gabhaimid gach dea-ghuí ar na daoine óga, a tuismitheoirí agus a múinteoirí ar an ocáid speisealta seo.

Computer Classes
The Parish Centre is running a basic Computer Class on Monday mornings from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Some places are still available. Contact the Parish Centre.

St. Vincent De Paul Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the local Conference of the St Vincent de Paul will take place in James Stephens GAA Club on Thursday, 2nd April. Music: Queer Hawks and Friends. Adm. €5.00

Darren Holden in Concert
High Kings star and Mooncoin man Darren Holden will appear with the Kilkenny Gospel Choir in a concert for Cancer Care. Darren, with the Kilkenny Gospel Choir, will present a concert of Songs for Healing and Hope. The concert will take place in St. Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny on Daffodil Day, Friday, 20th March at 8pm. A collection at the concert will go to the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. A host of other stars will perform on the night. The event will be hosted by Edwina Grace of KCLR96FM. Adm. free.

Family Liturgy
All young people and parents are invited to a practice for the family liturgy at St. Fiacre’s Church at 6.45pm on Thursday. Mass at 10.30am on next Sunday.

Used Clothing
A reputable charity which supports an orphanage in Kenya will take away your unwanted used clothing, household textiles, and used footwear (paired). Please drop off between 9am and noon at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre Carpark on Thursday, 19th March only. Van leaves at 12 noon.

Run For Your Parish
Ladies, don’t forget the Flora Ladies’ Mini-Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st June 2009. Please contact Fr. Roderick if you are interested in participating on behalf of the parish. Sponsorship cards available. While we need ladies to run in the mini-marathon parishioners may take cards and we will get someone else to run in their name. Proceeds will go to the new seniors’ accommodation in the parish.

Monster Bingo
There will be a Monster Bingo in aid of S.O.S Castlecomer in the Castlecomer Community Hall on Sunday, 22nd March beginning at 2pm. Prize funds of €2,500.

Ceart Cabaret
Ceart, your local rehabilitation therapy service for people who live with chronic illnesses, will hold a cabaret on Monday, 16th March at the Village Inn, Patrick Street from 9.30pm. Enjoy Johnny Hillman & Guests, Just Friends. Admission €5.00.

Depression Awareness
AWARE is organising a number of information stands in the Kilkenny area about its services and depression: There will be stands at St Canice's Credit Union, High Street on Thursday, 19th March between 10am and 1pm and Kilkenny Library, John’s Quay on the same day between 2pm and 5pm. A third stand will be located in MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre on Friday, 20th March between 10am and 4pm. All are welcome. More information is available from Mick on 087 949 8100 or mick@awaresoutheast.ie or visit www.awaresoutheast.ie.
The AWARE helpline number is 1890 303 302 and there is a Kilkenny Support Group Meeting every Monday (except bank holidays) at 8pm in the St Marys Centre, Haughney Green (behind Cineplex).

Kilkenny Sports Partnership
A Fitwalk programme, introducing the technique of Nordic Walking and explaining how to get the best health benefits from walking will take place in The Watershed for 4 mornings, starting on Wednesday 18th at 10am. For more information, contact Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership at 056 772 0870

Lost and Found
A set of keys was found in St. Fiacre’s Church on Friday, 13th March. Please contact the Parish Office for further details.

Second Sunday of Lent, 8th March 2009

Lenten Invitation
“Come away and rest awhile”
These words of Jesus to his disciples are also addressed as an invitation to each one of us to come and rest for a short time this Lent in the company of Jesus.
During Lent there will be a time of guided prayer at the Parish Centre on Tuesday mornings after the cup of tea. Prayer will be guided by Eileen Ross, who is a spiritual guide and counsellor. She works with individuals and is also involved in retreat work. By all accounts last week’s session was very well received and we invite more to come along on this Tuesday morning.

Have a Cuppa after Mass
We invite all to the Parish Centre after the 10.30am Mass on Tuesdays for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. Drop in and meet others in our parish community.

Lourdes Pilgrimage
Each year St. Patrick’s Parish sends a number of people to Lourdes with the Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage. Those interested in travelling to Lourdes should contact any member of the St. Patrick’s Parish Lourdes Committee or leave their names into the Parish Office without delay.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The monthly meeting of St. Patrick’s Branch of the St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place in the Parish Centre, after the 10.30am Mass on Friday,13th March. Members of the society pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. New members are always welcome. Please feel free to come along.

Parish Shop
The Parish Centre now hosts a shop which sells religious items such as rosary beads, prayer cards, prayer books etc. We are only starting out on this venture so bear with us. Suggestions for the shop are welcome.

Questions People Ask
Q. What is Padre Pio’s Bread? Somebody offered it to me, saying that it would bring me good luck, but refusing it would bring bad luck.
A. This crazy nonsense is the latest form of chain letters, playing on people’s fears and gullibility. Instead of a letter, a dough mixture is passed on to three people, with detailed instructions about how to nurture the dough for nine days as it rises and expands. Then on the tenth day it is cut into four pieces, one to be cooked and eaten, and three parts to be passed on to others. The instructions say that it came from the Vatican! More likely it was started by somebody who wanted to discredit true religion!
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Cleaners for St. Patrick’s
Do you have a couple of hours to spare? If so, we need cleaners for St. Patrick’s Church and your spare time could be put to very good use. If you can help, please contact the Parish Office 056 776 4400.

Readers at Daily Mass
If you attend one of our daily Masses on a regular basis and would be willing to proclaim the word of God we would love to hear from you. We are currently compiling a roster for 9.30am and 10.30am Masses. Please give your name to one of the sacristans as soon as possible.

St. Joseph’s Novena
The annual novena in honour of St. Joseph will take place at the Mill Hill Missionaries House, Waterford Road from this Wednesday, 11th March to Thursday, 19th March inclusive. Mass and novena prayers will be celebrated each evening at 8.00pm. Celebrants will include members of the Mill Hill Missionaries and guest priests. All are welcome to come along and join in powerful prayers of intercession to St. Joseph, patron of the universal church.

Trócaire
That we can call God our Father tells us the kind of relationship we can have with our God. He cares for us as a father cares for his children. This Lent we remember parents as they work so tirelessly and often against the odds to care for their children. Khalid the little boy on the front of this year’s Trócaire box, is one of these children. Khalid is just one of almost one million Somalis who have been forced from their homes due to ongoing conflict and violence, where one in five children die before reaching the age of five.
By supporting Trócaire's Lenten campaign you help the world’s poorest parents care for their children as God cares for his children.

Kilkenny Flower Club
Kilkenny Flower Club's next demonstration will be in Butler House at 8 p.m. on next Thursday, 12th March. The demonstrator is Sandra Finnegan from Dublin who is very entertaining as well as informative. All welcome; tea and a chat afterwards.

Church Gate Collection
Thanks to all who supported the recent church gate collection for Enable Ireland. €972.09 was collected in St. Patrick’s Parish.

Macra Club
Interested in meeting new people, nights out, debating, public speaking, indoor soccer, basketball and lots more? Are you between 17-35 years old? Then why not join the local Macra Club. Contact: Brigid 086 082 2038.

Pray for our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Michael Brophy, Derdimus, Callan Road. Funeral prayers at his home at 11am on Sunday followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church for 12.30pm Requiem Mass. Sr. Teresa Landy, Convent of Mercy, Callan. Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on Sunday at Callan Parish Church. Johanna Fanning, Kells Road. Patrick McDonagh, Pococke Valley. Mary Donnelly, Wellington Bridge, Wexford.
Months Mind: Christy McLoughlin (Sun 10.00). Peadar Flanagan (Sun 12.00).
Anniversaries: Lulu Lynch (Sat 6.15), Vincent Morrissey (Sat 7.00), Brendan Reid (Sun 9.30), Ellen Hayes & Carmel Hayes (Sun 10.30), Bobby Brannigan (Sun 12.30), Martin O’Shea (Tues 9.30), Mikey Savage (Wed 10.30), John Barry (Wed 6.15), Olive Malone (Fri 6.15), Bridget Slattery, Peter Kiernan, Andrew McCarthy, James Nugent, John Cleere, Patrick Brennan, Patrick Leahy, William Holland, Mary Kennedy.
Intentions next weekend: Eamonn O’Toole (Sat 6.15), John Dooley (Sat 7.00), Bridie Carroll (Sun 10.00), Michael & Christina McGrath (Sun 10.30), Michael & May Brannigan (Sun 11.00), Betty, Margaret & May Buckley (Sun 12.00), Pat Delahunty (Sun 12.30).

Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes is now booking. Contact Glenmore Parish Office for information: 051 880414 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm).

First Confessions
The boys and girls of KSP (7.00pm on Wednesday) and Gaelscoil Osrai (7.30pm on Thursday) will make their First Confessions at St. Fiacre’s this week.

Gaelscoil Osraí Confirmation
A total of 109 boys and girls from Gaelscoil Osraí will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Mary’s Cathedral on next Saturday, 14th March at 11.00am. We wish the young people, their parents, guardians and teachers all the best on this great day in their lives.

Are You Unemployed?
We are seeking 20 unemployed people looking for a Career in Care. Training course at FETAC Level 5 supported by the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The successful applicants will be placed on a panel to work with Oak Tree Home Care in the Kilkenny area. Visit www.visiontraining.ie for an application form or contact 059 914 2208.

Gaelic 4 Girls
Gaelic 4 Girls will take place in City Venues on Saturday mornings at 11am, for girls interested in playing football in the City and surrounding areas. The first session will take place in James Park on Saturday, 14th March. Girls are asked to bring €2 per session. All girls are welcome, including beginners. For more contact Caitriona on 087 975 0501.

Comboni Mission Appeal
Almost four thousand Comboni Missionaries of many nationalities work in over forty different countries world-wide bringing the Good News of the Gospel to the poorest and most abandoned of the earth. Founded in 1867 by Saint Daniel Comboni the order’s priests, sisters and brothers live in communities and practice the religious vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Members of the order will preach at all Masses in our parish on next weekend. They will tell us about the aims of the order and appeal for our financial help in promoting the Gospel. We look forward to their visit..

Hip and Knee Arthritis
An information evening on hip and knee arthritis will be held in the City Library, John's Quay on Tuesday, 10th March at 7.45pm. It will be hosted by Dr. Stuart Edwards, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. In attendance will be a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, dietician, nurse and house doctor. Specialist equipment will be on display. All welcome. Phone 056 779 4174 or email citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie for information.

Pamper Yourself.
Reflexology, massage, Indian head massage, sports’ massage and life coaching now available at cost price at the Parish Centre. For more details please phone Roisin Ní Chléirigh 087 418 7507. Gift vouchers available.

First Sunday of Lent, 1st March 2009

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre
Like something different to do on Tuesday morning next? Then come to our Parish Centre and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at 11.00am and have a chat with your neighbours and friends. If you are attending 10.30am Mass, you can access the Centre without going outdoors again. If not, just come in the main door.
Can our Centre provide a service for you, as an individual or as part of a group? Please let us know.

Lenten Invitation
“Come away and rest awhile”
These words of Jesus to his disciples are also addressed as an invitation to each one of us to come and rest for a short time this Lent in the company of Jesus.
Guided Prayer Time - Tuesday mornings after the cup of tea. Tuesdays, 3rd, 10th 24th 31st of March and 7th April. Prayer will be guided by Eileen Ross, who is a spiritual guide and counsellor. She works with individuals and is also involved in retreat work. She facilitates, Spirituality, Personal Development and Bereavement Courses with groups.

Parish Shop
A new feature to our Parish Centre is a small shop which sells religious items such as rosary beads, prayer cards, prayer books etc. Items for sale are on display in the main foyer of the centre and anyone who wants to purchase anything can do so through the reception desk. We are only starting out on this venture so bear with us. Suggestions for the shop are welcome.

Lectio Divina for Lent
Peace in Christ, the Diocesan Retreat House on the Sion Road presents a series of Lenten Evenings beginning at 8.00 p.m. on Thursdays, 5th, 12th and 19th of March.
Lectio Divina is Praying the Scriptures. Contact 056 772 1054 for information.

Lourdes Pilgrimage
Each year St. Patrick’s Parish sends a number of people to Lourdes with the Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage. Those interested in travelling to Lourdes should contact any member of the St. Patrick’s Parish Lourdes Committee or leave their names into the Parish Office as soon as possible.

Questions People Ask
Q. Could you tell me about the temptations of Jesus. Was it the way we are tempted to sin?
A. The temptations of Jesus may be understood as attempts by the devil to divert his mission from its real purpose. The devil’s name is diabolos, a Greek word meaning one who misleads people, throwing them off course. Providing free bread or floating on angels’ wings would certainly arouse curiosity, but would it lead to conversion of life? Jesus rejected these diabolical suggestions and chose the way of solidarity with human powerlessness, even death. This showed his total love for us. And then, resurrection from the dead was a sign infinitely more important than miraculous stunts.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Rosary
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of Our Lardy of Kilkenny continues this Sunday 1st March at 3pm. All are welcome.

World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday, 6th March in St. John’s Day Care Centre, Dublin Road at 8pm. All welcome.

Parish Envelopes
New contribution envelopes are arriving soon. Are you currently receiving any? Would you like to support your parish? Contact the parish office if you’re not already registered. Thanks.

Trócaire
Trócaire’s Lenten campaign this year is about 26 million of our brothers and sisters worldwide who have been forced to abandon their homes because of armed conflict and violence. People such as Khalid and his family, who appear on this year’s Trócaire box, are forced from their homes in terrifying circumstances losing their land, their livelihoods, and often even their own family members. As Christians, we are challenged this Lent to open our eyes to the pain of these displaced peoples. We are called, like the Good Samaritan, to go to the help of our suffering brothers and sisters.

Support Group
A support group for parents and carers of children with special needs meets at the Parish Centre on the first Tuesday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Everybody is welcome.

First Friday of March
The sick and housebound will be visited by the priests during the coming week. Please note Fr. Liam will visit those on his list on Thursday instead of Friday.
Please contact any of the priests or the parish office if you or somebody known to you would like to be included on the list.

Extra Mass for Lent
Don’t forget: An extra Mass each weekday at 6:15pm in St. Fiacre’s for Lent. Make an effort to attend daily Mass for Lent.

Pray for the Deceased
Recently Deceased: Betty Donnelly-Swift, Callan Road. Sean Dwyer, Rathbourne. Maura Kehoe, Blanchfields Park. Ellen Condon, Castleblunden.
Months Mind: John Collins (Sun 11.00), Noeline Flood (Sat 11.00)
Anniversaries: Michael McKane (Sat 6.15), Pat Adams (Sat 7.00), Kathleen Grace (Sun 9.30), David Maher (Sun 10.00), John & Bridget O’Rourke (Sun 10.30), Brian Griffin (Sun 12.00), Lizzy Ryan (Sun 12.30), Mikey Holland (Mon 6.15), Bishop Peter Birch, Annastasia Wixted, Br. Konrad Boyle OP, Diane Keenan, Catherine Cullen, Peggy McGrath, Margaret Nyhan, Philly Grace, Noel Glynn, John Beehan.
Intentions for next weekend: Lulu Lynch (Sat 6.15), Vincent Morrissey (Sat 7.00), Brendan Reid (Sun 9.30), Christy McLoughlin (Sun 10.00 Month’s Mind), Peadar Flanagan (Sun 12.00 Month’s Mind), Bobby Brannigan (Sun 12.30).

Computer Courses
We intend to start parish led computer courses very soon with the emphasis on affordability and new learning.
We ask those who have already applied for computer courses with us to contact Fr. Liam or the parish office as soon as possible. Please note: previous applications are null and void and new application forms may be obtained at the Parish Centre. We apologise for inconvenience caused and look forward to providing this facility in the near future.

Parish Draw
Congratulations to the winners in the penultimate draw in the current series.
The good news: a new draw starts in April with 12 more chances to win some decent money. Please consider staying with us and support the draw. Thanks to our current promoters who work so hard to promote the draw. As always we need new promoters for the draw so, if you are not already a promoter and think you can help, then please contact Ted Byrne or the parish office for details.

Coffee Morning
Headway, the national organisation for people with brain injury, is holding a coffee morning in Days Hotel, the Ring Road on Wednesday, 11th March from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. The aim is to raise awareness of brain injury and to provide information on the services available to people with brain injury and their families. This is part of a series of events to mark Brain Awareness Week. Free admission. Information: Catherine O’Hare, Information Officer Headway @ 778 6240.

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, 22nd February 2009

Season of Lent
The Lenten season is a time for reflection and taking stock as we prepare for Easter. It is also a time when each one of us is invited to recall and renew our baptismal commitment, for at the heart of Lent is the waters of baptism. This emphasis on baptism may at first seem strange and new to those of us who traditionally associate Lent with penance and giving things up but a quick look at the origins of Lent explains why it is so.
Lent as we know it began in the 4th century and is made up of three strands. The first strand is the ancient paschal fast which originally began as an intense two day preparation for Easter and over time became forty days long. The second strand concerned those who were preparing for baptism, known as the catechumens. The third strand involved the Order of Penitents which offered those who had been baptised and then turned away from God an opportunity to do penance and renew their relationship with God. Thus the forty days of Lent was the final stage of the journey for the catechumens preparing for baptism; they were accompanied on this journey by the penitents and the rest of the community who prayed, fasted and prepared to renew their baptismal promises at the Easter Vigil. However, over time the link between Lent and baptism became less obvious and it is only since the Second Vatican Council that the connection has been firmly re-established.
Our challenge this Lent is to see this season as an opportunity to renew the commitment to new life in Christ first made in baptism, affirmed in confirmation and continually strengthened in Eucharist. What we turn away from or give up this Lent may be those things which prevent us from living in the light that only Christ can bring. The call in Lent is to conversion, to a change of heart that enables us to live as a child of the light.

Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, occurs this week. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. Following the example of the Ninevites in the Old Testament, who did penance in sackcloth and ashes, our foreheads are marked with ashes to humble our hearts. Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice.
On Ash Wednesday we will have an extra Mass in the parish: St. Fiacre’s at 6.15pm.

Masses During Lent
For your convenience we provide an extra parish Mass during Lent: as well as Mass at 9.30am (St. Patrick’s) and 10.30am (St. Fiacre’s) each day we will also have Mass at St. Fiacre’s at 6.15 each weekday evening during Lent.
As a community let’s make attending daily Mass our objective for Lent.

Lenten Invitation
“Come away and rest awhile”
These words of Jesus to his disciples are also addressed as an invitation to each one of us to come and rest for a short time this Lent in the company of Jesus.
Guided Prayer Time - Tuesday morning after cup of tea. Tuesdays, March 3rd, 10th 24th 31st, April 7th. Prayer will be guided by Eileen Ross, who is a spiritual guide and counsellor. She works with individuals and is also involved in retreat work. She facilitates, Spirituality, Personal Development and Bereavement Courses with groups.

Volunteers Needed
We are seeking a few volunteers to offer occasional help in the sacristy in St. Patrick’s Church. To allow our sacristan to have a occasional morning off we need a few people to provide basic help for morning Mass every now and then. Contact Fr. Dan if you think you might be able to help.

Pray for our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Nora O’Reilly, St. Mary’s Crescent. Johanna Power, 5 Dean Cavanagh Place.
Months Mind: Tom Langton (Sun 11.00). Michael Drennan (Sun 12.00). Paddy Delaney (Sat 9.30).
Anniversaries: Mary Lynch (Sat 6.15), Sr. Eucharisti Madden (Sat 7.00), Anastatia Fitzpatrick (Sun 9.30), Mick & Ellen Doyle (Sun 10.00), Anne Mulhall (Mon 9.30), Kathleen (Kitty) Morris (Tues 9.30), Martin Brophy (Tues 10.30), John Millea (Wed 10.30), Ann Somers (Thurs (10.30), Patrick & Teresa Kennedy & Marjorie Foskin (Fri 9.30), Josephine & Jack Ryan, Martin Dermody, Deirdre McGuinness, Patrick Barry, John & Annie Free, Liam Bergin, Stan Landers, Mary T. Kelly, Clare Foley, Mary Cullen.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Michael McKane (Sat 6.15), Pat Adams (Sat 7.00), Kathleen Grace (Sun 9.30), David Maher (Sun 10.00), Brian Griffin (Sun 12.00).

Computer Classes
We ask people to note that the advertised computer classes starting in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre are not being run by the parish but by an outside firm.
As with many different groups and services we are only providing the facility and ask people to inform themselves of the cost of courses beforehand.
Application forms (and cost of courses available), may be obtained at the reception desk in the Parish Centre.

Our Tuesday Tea
As per usual, on Tuesday mornings after the 10.30am Mass, we provide a cup of tea in the Parish Centre for anyone who wishes to join us.
As with many aspects of our Parish Centre, this service is run on a voluntary basis. We are grateful to all who volunteer their time and effort to running the centre.

Church Gate Collection
The School of the Holy Spirit, Kilkenny (a special school for children with autism and special needs) is holding a church gate collection on Saturday, 28th February and Sunday, 1st March 2009. Please support this worthy local cause.

Questions People Ask
Q. What would you recommend me to do for Lent?
A. The gospel mentions three areas of life, prayer (God), fasting (self) and almsgiving (others). Make more time for God each day, time for prayer. Mass, reading scripture, availing of a retreat or good lecture. By fasting we discipline our appetites. Lent is a great time to motivate ourselves to cut back on anything harmful to health like smoking or too much drink. Almsgiving is a call to be more responsive to the cries of the hungry and needy. A collection box at home or in a the place of work can be a daily reminder that even to give a little can help a lot.
Fr. Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Trócaire: Lenten Campaign
Trócaire supports local organisations in over 127 programmes across 39 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. “Displacement” is the theme of the 2009 Lenten campaign. Family Fast Boxes are now available in all our parish churches. Please take one home for use in your household or workplace.
Visit www.trocaire.org - the award winning website for vital information on the many countries and projects around the world which Trócaire supports.

Parish Draw
The February Parish Draw takes place this coming Tuesday evening at 8.30pm in the Parish Centre. All are welcome to attend and, who knows, if you haven’t been lucky so far, this could be your night.
Of course the biggest winner in the draw is the parish where all the money raised goes toward paying our debt on our new centre.
Along with parish envelopes, the draw remains our main source of income and we’re grateful to all who continue support us even in these tough economic times.

Parish Shop
Some items suitable for Confirmation and First Holy Communion gifts are available at the reception in the Parish Centre. We also stock Baptismal candles. We hope to expand this range in the near future.

Parish Envelopes
The current weekly parish contribution envelopes will end soon and new envelopes will be issued shortly. The parish envelopes provide a steady source of income for the parish and, along with general parish maintenance, the money raised goes towards paying off our debt.
If you are new to the parish or don’t receive parish contribution envelopes and would like to in future, then please contact the Parish Office or any of the priests. Alternatively, many people choose to contribute using direct debit and we thank them for that.
Taxpayers should keep in mind that the parish can reclaim the tax on your contributions of €250 per annum (€5 per week) or more. This provides valuable extra income to the parish at no extra cost to you.
We are grateful to all who support us in our efforts to make St. Patrick’s Parish a better place for everyone. Thanks.

Coláiste Eamann Rís
Coláiste Eamann Rís, Callan is holding an assessment morning for incoming first years on Saturday, 28th February. Further details from 056 7725 340.

Ossory Guide 2009
The Diocese of Ossory has published a new guide listing the parishes, priests, church and social organisations in the diocese. It is available at the sacristies and Parish Shop @ €5.