Penetcost Sunday, 19th May 2013

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.

 

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).