Parish Confirmation
Congratulations to
seventy-three young people from schools in our parish who received the
Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday.
Thanks to their teachers, parents and coordinators who worked hard in
preparing these young people.
We wish the young people from
St. Patrick’s Special School, Kells Road and the School of the Holy Spirit,
Callan Road all the best as they prepare for their Confirmation at St. Fiacre’s
Church on next Thursday.Recently Deceased: Kathleen Fitzgerald, Ballingarry. John Purcell.
Anniversaries: Martin Hoyne (Sat 6.15). Maureen & Jimmy Kelly (Sat 7.00). Margaret & Patrick Banahan (Sun 9.30), Josephine O’Neill (Sun 10.00). Thomas Fitzpatrick (Sun 10.30). Christopher & Brigid Lawlor (Sun 11.00), Gordon Deevy (Sun 12.00). Dick Keating (Sun 12.30). John White & Christina McLoughlin (Tues 10.30). Eileen Mullins & Johanna Dunne (Wed 10.30). Tobias Butler (Fri 10.30). Robert ‘Roy’ Barry (Sat 9.30). Christina Walsh. Patrick O’ Donohoe. Michael O’Reilly. Mary Brennan. Geraldine Carroll. Edward & Mary Teresa McDonald. Michael & Peggy Bourke. Thomas Fry. Elizabeth & Edward Geoghegan. Kathleen Esmonde.
Intentions for next weekend: Dan Bolger (Sat
6.15). Sr. Gemma Martin (Months Mind Sat 7.00). Betty Byrne (Sun 9.30). Eileen
Byrne (Sun 10.00). Michael & Mary Bourke (Sun 10.30). Paddy Walsh & Pat
Lee Walsh (Sun 11.00). Marie Phelan (Sun 12.00). Jimmy O’Neill (Sun
12.30).
Youth 2000 Ireland Retreat
Youth
2000 Ireland will host a youth retreat in Castlecomer Community School from
Friday, 19th to Sunday, 21st April. To book
or for more information see www.youth2000.ie or call 087 783 5471 or 086 863
6296.Waterford City Massed Band will perform a charity concert in aid of St. Patrick’s Children’s Respite Service on Saturday, 20th April at 8.00pm at St. Canice’s Cathedral. Featuring: The Barrack Street Concert Band, The De La Salle Scout Pipe Band, City of Waterford Brass, Thomas Francis Meagher Fife & Drum Band and The W.I.T. String Section. Special Guests: Donna Roche, Soprano and Richie Hayes, Voice of Ireland Runner Up 2012. Admission: Adult €10/Family €25. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Liam Lawton in Concert
To
launch the weekend of Faith Fest 2013 a concert will be held in St Mary’s
Cathedral on Friday, 10th May featuring Liam Lawton with special guests the
Unity Singers. Doors open 7.00pm, concert at 8.00pm. Tickets: €20 each available at St. Patrick’s Parish
Office.
Ossory Times
The 2nd edition of or
diocesan newsletter Ossory Times is available in the sacristies of our three
churches. This excellent publication gives some of the current news and
happenings in the diocese. This edition features articles from Clara Parish,
St. Canice’s Parish, an update on the St. Mary’s Cathedral restoration, the
recent novena in St. John’s Parish as well as a host of other articles. Included in this edition is a brief and very
readable article on the current abortion debate, written by Fr. Michael
Shortall.
Ossory Times costs €2
which just about covers the cost of this high quality magazine.
Church Door Collection
The annual collection for children
with special educational needs in the Diocese of Ossory will be held this
weekend. Please support.
The Mystery of the Cosmic Christ
A
workshop entitled “The Powers of the Universe as Revealed in the Life of
Jesus” will be presented by Br. Mark
McDonnell cfc at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on Saturday, 4th May
from 10.00am to 4.30pm. Cost: €10 –
please bring packed lunch; tea/coffee will be provided.
Please
book before 20th April by contacting Pam or Catherina at 056 772 2870 from
9.00am to 5.00pm daily.
Br.
Mark McDonnell will help us reflect on this topic and enter into the mystery of
the Cosmic Christ.
Manage
your life…
by
managing your mind Workshop presented by Dr. Fergus Heffernan on Monday, 15th April or Tuesday, 23rd April 2013. Further details and registration: www.nuimkilkennyfirstartsapril2013.eventbrite.ie or by email: kilkennyfirstarts@nuim.ie
James
Stephen’s Camogie
Training
now commencing on Monday nights in Nuncio Road for the following: U8 &
U10 6.00pm to 7.00pm. U12: 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Contact Rita 086 293 1623.James Stephens GAA is building a Village Army of supporters and we need you to be part of it. We want to grow our support-fan base for our senior hurling team at all upcoming Kilkenny league/championship games. We would appeal to all families in the parish to come along to the games and cheer on the famous red & green of the Village. James Stephens seniors will clash with Carrickshock on Friday 26th April 2013 in Ballyhale GAA at 7.00p.m. We need YOUR support. An Village Abú!
Life
is Precious
Did
you know that, from the moment of conception a human life is created and as
such, is entitled to the same right to life as all of us? This is a fundamental teaching of the
Catholic Church and is a truth that must be kept in mind, especially as our
government prepares to enact legislation that, if passed will mean the right to
life of the unborn is no longer protected
in our country (abortion introduced into our country for the first
time). Standing up to the right to life for the unborn doesn’t mean that the mother of the child is any less important; all life is precious and this holds, too, for those promoting the right to die (assisted suicide), euthanasia etc. In cases of illness where a woman is carrying a child, the life of the mother is paramount and no necessary treatment is refused. In cases where such treatment is a danger to the unborn child, the options are weighted in favour of the mother. Please keep in your prayers that, in the coming weeks and months, those who are meant to represent all of us in government will remember that ALL life is precious and keep our country safe for every human being. Fr. Liam.
Senior
Help Line
Senior
Help Line, a Third Age programme, is a national confidential telephone
listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers for the
price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, LoCall 1850 440 444. Would you be interested in taking part in a
walking tour of the Camino de Santiago to raise funds for this valuable Third
Age service. If so contact Neil at nbruton@thirdageireland.ie or 083 426 0081.
Family
Table Quiz
Friday
19th April from 7.30pm - 10pm in St. Patrick’s De la Salle School. Tables of 4 - €20, children & adults
combined. Raffle, teas & coffees on
the night. All are welcome.
Divine
Mercy
A hour of adoration and prayer in
honour of Divine Mercy will take place in the Friary church on Sunday April
14th from 3– 4pm.
Cois
Nore Volunteer Information Evening
Tuesday 16th April 8pm
River Court Hotel, John’s Bridge,
KilkennyCois Nore Kilkenny’s first cancer support centre will be opening it’s doors soon. We are currently seeking volunteers: Would you like to help?
