Congratulations
Many congratulations to forty one
girls in Second Class at St. John of God School who received their First Holy
Communion at St. Fiacre’s Church on Saturday morning.
Well done to their parents, family members, teachers, those involved with
the Do This in Memory programme and all who were involved in their preparation
for the Sacrament.
Baptism in the Spirit
The current ‘Life in the Spirit’ seminar at the Dominican Black Abbey
comes to an end this weekend. The
concluding Mass of Baptism in the Spirit will take place at the Abbey at 2.30pm
on Sunday. Prayers and praise from
2.00pm. All welcome.
Readers and Eucharistic Ministers
Every now and then the Parish Office needs to contact our Readers and
Eucharistic Ministers with notices of rosters and special meetings. It would be very convenient and more
efficient if we could forward such information by email or text message. Thanks to all who responded during the past
week. We again invite Readers and
Eucharistic Ministers to send an email to stpatricksparish@ossory.ie including your email and/or your mobile
telephone number enabling us to update our database.
Pilgrimage to Knock
The annual St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society pilgrimage to Our Lady’s
Shrine at Knock will be held on Saturday, 22nd June. Anointing of the Sick will be led by Bishop
Christopher Jones (Elphin) and the principal concelebrant at Mass will be
Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam. Fr.
Noel O’Sullivan, Maynooth, will preach the homily. Bishop Séamus Freeman hopes to accompany the
pilgrims from Ossory. Coach leaves St.
Fiacre’s Church at 7.45am. For further
details and booking call 086 833 3029 or 056 776 5887.
Parish Pilgrimage to
Knock
The annual St. Patrick’s Parish Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on
Thursday, 27th June. Further details in
future newsletters.
Lough
Derg Year of Faith Pilgrimage
Thinking about ways to
celebrate the Year of Faith? Why not consider visiting Lough Derg?
One Day Retreats available on
21st, 25th, 26th and 27th May.
Three Day Pilgrimage every day
from Friday, 31st May until Tuesday 13th August.
For information and bookings
contact 071 986 1518 or
info@loughderg.org. Web: www.loughderg.org
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Collection
The monthly collection for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be
taken up at all Masses this weekend.
Kilkenny Pro-life Rosary Rally
A Kilkenny Pro-life Group, with the
support of Bishop Freeman, has arranged a Pro-life Rosary Rally at the Statue
of Our Lady of Kilkenny, James Green at 3.00pm on Saturday, 8th June. All are encouraged to attend.
Dublin Vigil for Life
On Saturday, 8th June, there will be a
Vigil for Life in Merrion Square, Dublin from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. The Government intends to legalise abortion
in July and a large attendance in Merrion Square is essential to oppose this. The Vigil will send a clear, positive message
about safeguarding the lives of mothers and babies in pregnancy. Posters will be provided on the day. Please spread the word to family, friends and
anyone you know. Call 087 266 8702 for
bus details.
Information Evening
There will be an
information night in Castlecomer Community Hall on Friday, 24th May at 8.00pm
regarding the forthcoming abortion legislation. This legislation will have a
serious impact on forth-coming generations, both in the medical field
and especially on the Family unit.
Pray for our Deceased
Friends
Recently Deceased: Very Rev.
Richard Phelan, Pastor Emeritus,
Ballycallan; (funeral arrangements to be announced). Bernadette Gannon, Laurel Court. Paul
(Tootsie) Barry, Ossory Park. Funeral prayers at Johnston’s Funeral Home at
9.45am followed by removal to St. John’s Church for Requiem Mass at
10.30am. Burial in St. Kieran’s
Cemetery. Pat Brennan, The Sycamores
(Retired Deputy Principal, Colaiste Eamonn
Rís). Requiem Mass at St.
Canice’s Church at 2.00pm on Sunday.
Burial in Freshford. Tom Walsh, Clara.
Anniversaries: Dave McGrath (Sat 6.15). Sr. Immaculate
Purcell (Sat 7.00). Tom & Oliver Kennedy (Sun 9.30). Martin Leahy (Sun
10.00). Ellen Garrehy (Sun 10.30). Patricia Frawley (Sun 11.00). John Coppinger
(Sun 12.00). Martin Ryan (Sun 12.30). Joe Davy (Wed 9.30). Bridget Barry (Thurs
9.30). Robert Kenny. Julia Doheny. Patrick Lennon. Noreen McDonald. Anne Carty.
Annie Bourke. Molly Owens. Nell Teehan. Kathleen Molloy
Intentions
for next weekend: Declan Wylie (Sat 6.15). William Doheny (Sat 7.00). John Cleere (Sun
9.30). Harry Kelly (Sun 10.00). Francie McKenna (Sun 10.30). Francis McNulty
(Sun 11.00). Kitty, Tommy & Martin Phelan (Sun 12.00). Ciaran Flood (Sun
12.30).
The Ossory Lourdes Pilgrimage
Led by
Bishop Séamus Freeman more than 300 pilgrims will travel from Ossory to Lourdes
this week. Among our group will be 65
sick pilgrims and 46 young people who represent many of the secondary schools
in Ossory. In a special way all who helped the pilgrimage, through advertising
or donations or in any way, will be remembered in our prayers and when we light
the Pilgrimage Candle.
Chernobyl Cycle
Register
now for the Mary Slattery Memorial Cycle from Cork to Kilkenny on the June Bank
Holiday weekend. Contact:
info@chernobylkilkenny.ie 087 280 5059 for further information.
Pentecost Sunday
By virtue of our Baptism and Confirmation we too are temples of the Holy
Spirit. Yet, this Spirit is not a spirit of weakness or timidity as clearly
shown in the imagery and language used by Luke. The Spirit emboldened the
Apostles and drove them out of their hiding place to courageously and
intrepidly preach the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a message that
would ultimately lead to new life, new hope and resurrection. In the same way, the Spirit by
virtue of its gifts and fruits should enliven our faith, deepen our
convictions and strengthen our resolve.
Sung Latin Mass for Pentecost
A Sung Latin Mass (1962 Missal and Gregorian Chant) will be celebrated in
St. Patrick's Church on this Sunday, 19th May (Pentecost Sunday) at
5.00pm. All are welcome.
Manage your Life by Managing your Mind
Revisited
with Dr. Fergus Heffernan in Hotel Kilkenny on Monday, 10th June @ 7.00pm. This
is a fun and very informative session, that builds on the suggestions given in
Dr. Heffernan’s previous well known talk, and proposes a number of simple
strategies that we can implement to boost positive mental health, thus helping
us to achieve a greater balance in our lives. Information and online booking: ragireland.eventbrite.ie (Tickets cost: €5 and €10).
Dochas Nasamu Orphanage
A used
clothing appeal will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre Carpark between
9.00am and 10.30am on Friday, 24th May.
Further information from Marie on 087 689 0995.
Loughboy Library
Food
Waste Prevention Talk: pick up some money saving tips on Tuesday at 11.00am.
Art
Demonstration: learn Paper Marbling on Friday at 11.00am
Irish
Circle: Wednesdays at 11.00am & Toddler Hour on Thursday at 11.30am.
Kilkenny Eucharistic
Procession
The annual Corpus Christi procession will take place in Kilkenny City on
Sunday, 2nd June. Procession will start
at St. John’s Church and proceed to St. Mary’s Cathedral. Those who received Holy Communion for the
first time this year are invited to participate. More information next week.
Israel in Egypt
Handel's
‘Israel in Egypt’ performed by Carlow Choral Society and The Dublin Bach
Singers.
Conducted by Blánaid Murphy (The Palastrina Choir. Orchestra of St. Cecelia.
Venue is the Pro Cathedral on Sunday 9th June 2013 at 8.00pm. General Admission €25
Tickets 087 640 2437.
Conducted by Blánaid Murphy (The Palastrina Choir. Orchestra of St. Cecelia.
Venue is the Pro Cathedral on Sunday 9th June 2013 at 8.00pm. General Admission €25
Tickets 087 640 2437.
The Last Rose of Summer
At the 200th anniversary concert on Saturday, 22nd
June at 8.00pm in Jenkinstown Park, Kilkenny Anthony Kearns will perform Thomas Moore’s The Last Rose of Summer which was
composed in Jenkinstown and first published in 1813. Tickets are €22.50 at www.ticketmaster.ie. Enquiries:
conahyheritagesociety@gmail.com and 087 285 9660.
Information at www.conahyhs.com and Conahy
Heritage Society Facebook. Can also
follow on Twitter @conahyhs
Tickets are €22.50, available www.ticketmaster.ie.
Enquiries:
conahyheritagesociety@gmail.com. Ticket
information: Eileen Gunner at 087 285 9660.
James
Stephens hitting the road
We are
running a Family Fun 30km and 50 km Get Fit cycle event for all those
exercise/keep fit enthusiasts in Kilkenny and beyond. If you are aged from 12
to adult, you have a bike and helmet you fit the bill! Venue: James Stephens
GAA, Larchfield, Kilkenny. Date: Saturday 15th June 2013. Start time: 11.00a.m.
Registration: 9.30a.m. - 10.50a.m. Entry
fee €20 per adult, U-16's €10 / Family rate €30 (up to 2) €40 (up to 3).
