We Are All Called To Mission
We live in an extremely unequal world where many people struggle to have their basic human rights recognised. Missionaries will often be working among the poorest peoples and in dangerous circumstances. Last year over 2 million Euro was raised in Ireland on Mission Sunday to support the work of missionaries abroad. But it is not all about money. There are many ways we can be in solidarity with the poor: creating awareness, examining our relationships with the environment, being conscious about what we eat/wear and keeping ourselves informed on global issues.
We must remember that we are all called to ‘mission’ and this does not necessarily mean to work abroad or to only give financial support. It is not a coincidence that one of the patrons of missions is St. Thérèse of Lisieux, even though she never left her convent. Her example shows that we are called to be missionaries in our own communities also. The Mission Month of October offers everyone the chance to renew their commitment to the gospel. Can we be missionaries to our own families and to the people around us?
‘May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.’
(St. Thérèse of Lisieux)
Jane Mellett
Questions People Ask
Q. ‘The Lord be with you. And also with you.’ Why have they changed the response ‘And also with you’ to ‘And with your spirit’? I think it’s being finicky about trivialities.
A. ‘And with your spirit’ is a more exact translation of the official Latin text. The writings of St John and St Paul speak of the spirit to refer to our innermost being where we are closest to God. In his letters, Paul greets his readers with the prayer that the Lord or the grace of Jesus Christ would be with their spirit. The new response more clearly expresses the prayer that our spiritual life will be true to the spirit or mind of the Lord.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Very Rev. Nicholas Phelan, late Conahy and California. Month’s Mind, Fri 7.30 Conahy).
Anniversaries: Neddy & Anthona Bourke (Sat 6.15). Ned Nolan (Sat 7.00). Angela Prendergast (Sun 9.30). Joseph Eardly (Sun 10.00). Paddy Cullen (Sun 11.00). Mary McCormack (Sun 12.00). Eithne O’Connor (Sun 12.30). Helen Raferty (Mon 5.30). Retired Teachers (Thur 10.30). Nancy Coyne, Paddy Kenna Jnr, Laurence Tynan, Tommy Hackett Snr, Michael, Mary, Paddy & Anna Bowe, Joe Dowling, James A. Malone, Seamus Malone, Ned Mahon, Johnny Drennan, Helena Milkowska, Alfie Sheehy, Bill Cody & Bridget Butler.
Intentions for next weekend: Birute Poskaite (Sat 6.15). Michael Phelan (Sat 7.00). Tom Shanahan & Mary Russell (Sun 10.00). P.J. Marrinan (Sun 10.30). John Joe Kealy (Sun 11.00). Moira Cantwell (Months Mind Sun 12.00). John Delaney (Sun 12.30).
Good Luck Lads!
The very best of luck to our senior hurlers and their mentors who take on Ballyhale Shamrocks in the St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship Final at Nowlan Park on this Sunday at 3.30pm.
Dates For Your Diary
Confirmation and First Holy Communion dates
Confirmation in St. Patrick’s Parish will be Saturday, 25th February 2012.
First Holy Communion dates are:
Gaelscoil Osraí: Saturday, 5th May 2012.
St. John of God, Saturday, 12th May 2012.
St. Patrick’s De La Salle, Saturday, 19th May 2012 (St. Patrick’s Church).
St. Patrick’s Special School, Saturday, 19th May 2012 (St. Fiacre’s Church).
Kilkenny School Project: Sunday, 20th May.
Foulkstown National School
There will be a meeting of those interested in planning the Foulkstown School Past Pupils’ Reunion in the Parish Centre on Wednesday, 26th October at 8.00pm. All welcome.
Scripture Reflection Group
Each Monday evening at 7.30 a small group meet in the St. John of God House on College Road. The Gospel for the Mass on the following Sunday is explored and reflected upon. Contact Sr. Helen Maher at 087 648 0131.
Readers Wanted
We are currently revising the rotas for readers in our parish. This is an opportune time to offer to serve as a regular reader in one of our churches.
Many young people are currently enrolling in the John Paul II Awards at their secondary schools. We suggest proclaiming the Word of God in our parish would be an excellent way of earning the award.
One way or another, if you are interested in becoming a Minister of the Word in St. Patrick’s Parish please contact the Parish Office.
Weekly Envelope Collection
The total for last weekend’s envelope collection amounted to €1,405. Many thanks for your continued support.
Thanks also to those who contributed to the October Stations which provide an income for the bishop and the priests of the parish.
St. Patrick’s Lourdes Fund
There will be a fundraising concert in the Village Inn on this Saturday, 22nd October. Music by Uptown Band. Guest: Eugene Dewberry. Doors open at 9.00pm. Adm. €5.
St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band
On Sunday 6th November St. Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band will play a concert in St. Fiacre’s Church. The band has been given permission to play a varied programme of music to suit all tastes. The concert is free of charge and will commence at 3.00pm.
Knitting Classes
Knitting Classes will resume in the St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on next Wednesday, 26th October from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. All are welcome.
Mission Sunday Collection
In his message for Mission Sunday this year, Pope Benedict XVI, wrote, “Missionary activity renews the Church, revitalizes faith and Christian identity, and offers fresh enthusiasm and new incentive. Faith is strengthened when it is given to others!” And he goes on to add, “It is in commitment to the Church's universal mission that the new evangelization of Christian peoples will find inspiration and support”.
The Mission Sunday collection is distributed in its entirety to the 1,100 young Churches who are supported by the generosity of Churches that are better off. The Irish Office sent more than €2.2 million, collected in the thirty-two counties last year, to help build up the Church in countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Parish Pastoral Councils
Ossory Adult Faith Development is offering a series of training evenings for those involved in or setting up Parish Pastoral Councils. These evenings are intended to help those who hoping to establish a Parish Pastoral Council, those who are newly established and those who are already working as a means to review how they are functioning. Training will be at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on Tuesdays, 8th, 15th and 22nd November from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.
Traditional Sung Latin Masses
There will be a traditional Sung Latin Mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 5.00pm on Sunday, 30th October (The feast of Christ the King in the Traditional Calendar).
Low Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church at 5.00pm on the Feast of All Saints, Tuesday, 1st November.
A traditional Sung Latin Mass will also be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church at 7.30pm on All Souls’ Day, Wednesday, 2nd November.
Evening of Prayer
An evening of prayer to pray for vocations will take place in St. Fiacre’s Church at 7.30pm on Thursday, 10th November 2011. Fr. Dan will lead us in a Holy Hour of Adoration, the Rosary and Holy Mass. A cup of tea will be served in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.
Loughboy Library
Free Computer Classes on an ongoing basis. They are suited for beginners and cover internet searches, email, file management etc. Please book a place at 779 4176.
Cosmology/Care of the Earth
A workshop is offered on Cosmology / Care of the Earth. The New Story - its implications for faith, life and living. Br. Mark McDonnell will lead this workshop which will offer an opportunity to reflect on the New Universe Story and our relationship with the Earth. Date: 19th November 2011. Venue: Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, Blackwater, Wexford. Time: 10am - 4.30pm. Cost €15. Please bring packed lunch - (tea & coffee will be provided). Please book before 4th November by contacting Pam or Catherina at 056 772 2870 between 9.00am - 5.00pm. For further information and directions to Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre please see the website www.ballyvaloo.ie
Table Quiz For GROW & CEART
Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street at 7.30 for 8.00pm on Tuesday, 25th October in aid of GROW and CEART. €20 per team of four. Free finger food and spot prizes. Everyone welcome.
The Hole in the Wall
Songs, Music, Stories from Ireland and North America with Jim Maher (Storyteller), Gerry Moran (Poet), Paul Dunne (Vocals Accordion, Guitar), Dan Ryan (Fiddle, Dobro), Jimmy Dunne (Clawhammer Banjo) on Friday 28th October at 9pm at The Hole in the Wall, High Street, Kilkenny. Tickets: €10.00. All proceeds to Enable Ireland, O’Neill Centre.
Flag Day Thank You
Funds raised go towards services and supports. The Carers’ Association in Kilkenny and Carlow offers: Carers’ Resource Centre and Outreach Service in Carlow, an in-home Respite Service, Support Meetings for Carers and Social Recreation Days, Training, Education, Advocacy and Lobbying Information and
Advice and a Free Counselling/Listening Service.
Our next Support Meeting is on 27th October in the St. Patrick’s Parish Centre at 11.00am. A group of local Carers are going for an early bird dinner Wednesday 26th October at 6.30pm. To find out more please contact us or if you know someone caring for a loved one please ask them to phone us on 056 772 1424.
