Anniversary Masses
Those wishing to book anniversary Masses on particular dates are advised to do so as early as possible as available Mass times fill up quickly. Those who just want a name mentioned as part of the anniversary list need not enclose money for this. We will assume that those who enclose money with Mass requests but do not specify a particular date do in fact want a Mass offered for the deceased person. In such cases we will forward the stipend to Aid to the Church in Need, the Catholic Church charity we support with excess Mass stipends from the parish.
Altar Servers
The recruitment of new Altar Servers begins now. Those from 4th Class and above who are regular Mass goers are welcome to volunteer. Parental consent is required and a commitment of one year is expected. Those interested in taking on this role in the Church may collect an application form at the sacristies of each of our churches. Current Altar Servers who wish to continue serving must also complete a form.
Parish Centre Volunteers
Did you know that the Parish Centre is run entirely by volunteers? Everyone from management, gardening, cleaning and the dedicated legion of receptionists are volunteers, giving up their spare time to make sure our Parish Centre is open and accessible to all. We are grateful to them for their dedication.
Parish Shop
In the foyer of our Parish Centre we have a shop that sells religious items such as books, statues, beads etc. Feel free to drop in and have a look. There’s no obligation to buy and the volunteer on reception will be happy to help with any enquiry. Items not on display can usually be ordered.
October Rosary
Members of the Legion of Mary will recite the rosary at the Seville Lodge Grotto, Callan Road each Sunday during October at 3pm.
Pray for our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Fr. Jim Forristal, St. Canice’s Parish. Eileen Kennedy, Dublin.
Months Mind: Bill Hackett (Sun 10.30).
Anniversaries: Eugene & Paddy Somers (Sat 6.15), The Byrne Family (Sat 7.00), Joanie Waters (Sun 11.00), Evelyn Coppinger (Sun 12.00), Nicola Conway (Sun 12.30), Eddie Dean (Wed 10.30), Paddy Ryan, Michael & Mai Brennan, Paul Grace, The Dollard Family, John & Mary O’Connell, Catherine Lucas, Martin Grace, Billy & Patty Reinhardt, Mary & Joe Hurley, Margaret McNamara,. Billy Maher, Eileen Barry, Gary & Nora Dunne, Josephine Kavanagh.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Breda Hehir (Sat 6.15), Judy O’Brien (Sat 7.00), Richard Kelly (Sun 9.30), Gerard Moynihan (Sun 10.00), Tom Foley (Sun 10.30), Jimmy Bateman (Sun 11.00), Martin Brett (Sun 12.00), Joe O’Brien (Months Mind Sun 12.30).
Confirmation Enrolment
Those pupils attending the Kilkenny School Project who are currently preparing for Confirmation will celebrate a short Confirmation Enrolment Ceremony during 12.00pm Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church on next Sunday.
Get to Know Your Bible
A course ‘An introduction to the Bible - The Bible in its Context’ begins at the St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on this Tuesday, 12th October for 6 weeks from 10am to 12.30pm. The course will be conducted by Sr. De Lourdes Sheridan and costs €5 per session.
October Station Collection
The October Station envelope is due to be returned this month. This is the first of the five orange envelopes in your contribution pack. This collection supports the priests of the parish and the bishop and is one of five special collections held each year. We are extremely grateful to all who support St. Patrick’s Parish and its priests financially. Your continued generosity in these difficult economic times is much appreciated. Thank you.
Youth Prayer Group
Come and join a Youth Prayer Group (16-35 yrs) between 7.00 and 8.00pm on Mondays in St. Mary’s Parish Centre (behind cinema). Contact Fr. Mark on 086 600 5402 or Sean on 086 234 8361. Please join us for prayer, reflection, chat and friendship. For more information contact info@youth2000.ie or see our website at www.youth2000.ie.
Healing Service
Come along and experience the healing power of God’s love in St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy on this Thursday, 14th October commencing at 7.30pm. Bring a friend.
Knights of St Columbanus
As an order of Catholic laymen the Knights of St. Columbanus welcomes practicing Catholics over 18 years of age. We invite you to attend an information evening at Villa Maria, Freshford Road, Kilkenny on Monday 11th October at 8.00pm. If you cannot attend and wish to know more please call Peter on 087 237 3043 or Brian on 086 085 3242 or log on to www.knightsofstcolumbanus.ie
Conscience, Church and Society
Cardinal Newman, as a result of his recent beatification, has received great attention lately. It is well deserved. He was a profound thinker and much of what he had to say has a lot to offer us now. Therefore, on Monday, 18th October at 8pm in St Patrick's Parish Centre in a lecture entitled Cardinal Newman: Conscience, Church and Society : What it is that Cardinal Newman's understanding of conscience can offer to our Church and Society today the Rev. Dr. Tom Norris will explore Cardinal Newman’s understanding of conscience and what it can offer to our Church and Society today. Admission is free. All are welcome.
Weekly Envelope Collection
The envelope collection last week amounted to: €1,350. Contributions by standing orders amounted to €3,623.81 during September.
Learn Guitar for Free
Have a guitar? Can’t play it?? Want to learn??? The talented guitarists from the 12.30 Youth Choir are giving free lessons every Monday at 7.00pm in the Parish Centre. The lessons are fun and easy and we aim to repeat last year’s success where the budding musicians gathered for Mass on Christmas Day and we had a wonderful liturgy. Show up on Monday at the Parish Centre.
Evening of Prayer
A Medjugorje Evening of Prayer including the rosary, Mass and adoration and prayer for healing will be held at the Mill Hill House, Waterford Road on Monday, 11th October beginning at 8.00pm. All welcome.
Eucharistic Congress 2012
Bishop Freeman invites all the priests, religious and lay people, especially those involved in pastoral ministry (Parish Councils, Liturgy Groups, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Adoration Groups, St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society, etc.) to a meeting to launch the Diocese of Ossory preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress 2012.
The meeting will take place at St. Kieran’s College on Thursday, 21st October at 7.30pm.
Adoration
There will be an hour of adoration and prayer in honour of Divine Mercy in the Capuchin Friary Church on Sunday, 10th October from 3.00 - 4.00 pm. All welcome.
Google Maps
Check out the Parish Centre in all it’s glory on the new ‘Street View’ offered by Google Maps. Just type in ‘Bohernatounish Road, Kilkenny’ and click on our approximate location. Why not look to see if your own house is also pictured? Well done Google!
Speech and Drama
Classes from 4.00 - 5.00pm every Tuesday at the Parish Centre. Girls from 9 upwards welcome. Contact Margaret on 086 249 9329.
Kilkenny Flower Club
The club will meet in Butler House on Thursday 14th October, at 8 p.m. The demonstration will be by Maura Donnelly, always an inspiring floral artist. All welcome.
Co. Kilkenny Horticultural Society
Creative Gardening with Containers - Lecture and Slide Show, by Hester Ford R.H.S.I. in the Club House Hotel, on Wednesday 13th October at 7.30pm sharp. Admission €5. Plant Sale. All welcome.
Monthly Newsletter
James Stephen’s GAA Club is launching a new monthly e-newsletter. If you wish to be included please send your email address to
villageEnewsletter@gmail.com.
Bag Packing Weekend: James Stephen’s has secured a bag packing week-end in Dunnes Stores on Thursday, 14th, Friday 15th and all day Saturday, 16th October. We need all hands on deck so if any Village parents or adults have 2 hours to spare please contact Tony Scanlon (087 262 2321) to book your slot over the weekend.
Soccer Tournament
An intercultural soccer tournament will be held in the Watershed Campus on Saturday, 16th October. Between 12 and 15 teams are expected to take part in this inaugural family day, followed by a social evening for everyone. Those interested in participating should contact Niamh from Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership: email Niamh@krsp.ie or 056 772 0870 for information.
Kilkenny Sessions Concert
Set Theatre, Saturday 23rd October at 8pm. Performing on the night will be: Anthony McAuley (Fiddle), Jim Maher (Seanachai/Bodhran), John Touhy (Uileann Pipes), Liam Moor (Guitar/Vocals), Tommy Lanigan (Bodhran/Vocals), Paddy Cleere (Bazouki/Banjo/Vocals), Mick Foley (Uileann Pipes), and more. MC for the night is Malcolm Noonan. Contact 087 958 2127 for tickets (€12.50 each). All proceeds to Enable Ireland, O’Neill Centre, Kilkenny.
Mission Month
October is Mission Month. Please remember the missions in your prayers.
Special Awards Night
James Stephens CLG is holding a special U-14 & U-16 double championship medals/awards celebration night in the clubrooms on FRIDAY 22nd October 2010 at 7.30pm sharp. A very special guest will be attending to make the presentations to the U-14/16 championship winning panels along with a special photograph to be taken of all Village ALL STAR winners (some real former/current Village greats). It's the place to be so come along for a great night in the club to celebrate the fantastic current Village hurlers on this great season in 2010 and also acknowledge the fantastic achievements of the All Star Village greats like Phil 'Fan' Larkin, Brian Cody, Mick Crotty, Joe Hennessy, Brian McEvoy, Philip Larkin, Liam “Chunky” O'Brien, Peter Barry, Eoin Larkin and Jackie Tyrrell.
The Mayfair
The Mayfair Ballroom Anniversary Dance Hotel Kilkenny Sunday 24th October with Showband legends: Paddy Hanrahan, Art Supple and Sonny Cullen, Special Guest: Kevin O’Dwyer as Elvis. Music By The Marble City Sounds. Contact 087 9582127 for tickets (€12.50 each). All proceeds to Enable Ireland, O’Neill Centre, Kilkenny.
