Evening of Prayer and Reflection
The sisters at Peace in Christ Retreat House invite the people of St. Patrick’s Parish to an evening of Prayer and Reflection at Peace in Christ, Sion Road on Wednesday, 14th March. This evening provides us with an ideal way of preparing for Easter and is highly recommended for our Eucharistic Ministers and Readers of the Word. However, all parishioners are welcome. The evening starts at 8.00pm and concludes at about 10.30pm. Contact Lena McCarthy (777 9012), Adeline Kelly (772 1665) or Rene Canny (776 2923) for booking and further information.
Lent Text Service
Each day during Lent a message containing a line of scripture or a thought for the day can be sent by text to your mobile phone. Text your mobile number to Ossory Faith Development at 085 831 3100.
St. Kieran of Ossory
St. Kieran of Ossory, the patron of our diocese, is celebrated on Monday of this week. St. Kieran is also known as Kieran Saighir. He was born on Cape Clear, Co. Cork in 375 A.D. and is one of the first Irish saints. Legend states that when St Kieran was 30 he went to Rome to learn about the new religion, Christianity. He became a bishop there. Upon his return to Ireland 20 years later, Kieran met St. Patrick who gave him a bell and told him to build a monastery wherever the bell rang. He went on to say that the bell would ring near a river or stream called Uaran in the middle of the country. The bell rang at Clareen, Co. Offaly (Seir Kieran Parish). It was here that Kieran built his monastery and began his work of spreading the Good News of Christ. It is believed that St Kieran died when he was 90 in the year 465.
St. John of God
John of God (1495 - 1550) was a Portuguese-born friar and saint. He was born into a once-prominent family that was impoverished but had great religious faith. His mother died when he was only a small child and his father joined a monastic order. Under the influence of St. John of Avila he pursued a spiritual life in the service of God. He died on 8th March 1550, his 55th birthday. He was canonised on 16th October 1690 and later named the patron saint of hospitals, the sick, nurses, firefighters, alcoholics and booksellers. He is the patron of the Congregation of St. John of God Sisters who live minister in our parish. His feast day is celebrated on 8th March.
We wish the sisters all the best on the occasion.
Lenten Talks
A personal journey through Lent with Fr. Willie Purcell continues in the Parish Centre on this Wednesday, 7th March after 10.30am Mass.
Trócaire Lenten Fast
“May the Lord be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.” Psalms 9:9.
This second Sunday in Lent we think of Daniel, the little boy on the Trocaire box. Even though he has been through the trauma of civil war, he wants to continue his education so that he might, one day, serve his community as a doctor. Our solidarity with Daniel blesses us with hope for a bright future in Uganda where there has been a dark past. For more information on the Lenten campaign see www.trocaire.org or call 1850 408 408.
Fast Boxes are available at the church doors.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The monthly meeting will take place in the Parish Centre on Friday March 9th, after 10.30am Mass.
Weekly Envelope
Last week’s collection amounted to €1,449.00. Thank you very much for your support.
Mill Hill Novena
The annual Novena to St. Joseph begins at St. Joseph’s on the Waterford Road on Sunday 11th March and finishes on Monday, 19th March, the feast of St. Joseph. Novena Mass and Prayers each evening at 8.00pm.
Pray for Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Adrian Harkin, Rose Inn Street. Funeral arrangements later. Paddy Delaney, Dean Cavanagh Place. Mary Parle, O’Loughlin Road.
Anniversaries: Nicholas Healy (Sat 6.15), Pat Adams (Sat 7.00), Bobby Brannigan (Sun 9.30), John Walsh (Sun 10.00), Andy Henderson (Sun 10.30), Evelyn Herlihy & Christian Maher (Sun 11.00), Lizzy Ryan (Sun 12.00), Kathleen Grace (Sun 12.30), Sr. Teresa Landy (Mon 9.30), Mikey Holland (Mon 6.15), Michael Brophy (Tues 6.15), Eamonn Muldowney, Catherine McDonald, Patrick Leahy, Bill O’Connor, Bridget Slattery, Thomas & Bridget Casey, John & Annie Free, Liam Bergin, John Hodge, Dolly Blanch, Joanne Fanning, William Holland, John Behan, Denis Gorey, Ellen Hayes & Carmel Hayes.
Intentions for next weekend: Lulu Lynch (Sat 6.15), Vincent Morrissey (Sat 7.00), JJ Murphy (Sun 10.00), Peggy Shanahan (Months Mind, Sun 11.00), John Barry (Sun 12.00), John Dooley (Sun 12.30).
Dublin Youth Opera Company
This group of young opera singers will perform in concert at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on Sunday, 4th March at 7.00pm. Special guests: Sonas Chamber Choir. Tickets €8/5. Proceeds to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. Please support.
Rosary
The monthly rosary on the First Sunday in James Green at the Statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday 4th March at 3pm.
The Friary Choir and Foulkstown Choir
We welcome the members of the Friary Choir, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford to our 12.00 noon Mass on this Sunday. Our guests will be joined by the Foulkstown Church Choir in performing music composed by Friary Choir leader Michael Casey.
Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre
The Centre, which is affiliated to the Irish Cancer Society, is due to open in Walkin Street this year to offer a safe confidential setting to provide compassionate support for the needs of individuals and families in the Kilkenny area meeting the challenge of cancer diagnosis. A Fashion Show in aid of Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre will take place in Langton's at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday next March 6th 2012. Tickets cost €10.00 and are available at the door. Please support.
For information please phone 087 226 8280.
We Need Your Vote
Ceart Therapy Rehabilitation, Callan needs your vote! We have been shortlisted for the €10,000 EBS Community Fund award and we need your vote to win so as to continue helping local people with rehabilitation and therapy. Please vote for us on www.ebs.ie today!!!
Teen Between
Support for teenagers of separated parents. Feeling confused? Bottling things up? Can’t find someone who understands? To find out more about the Teen Between service, please contact: Jane 056 776 1200, or call in to Ossory Youth Information, The Workhouse, New Street, Kilkenny. Opening times are: Tuesday (2-5pm) Wednesday (2-5pm) Lunch time drop in with pool room and computers Tue - Thur 1-2pm.
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Many thanks for supporting our recent Church Gate Collection. The amount collected in St. Patrick’s Parish was €1180.24.
