Congratulations
We congratulate the boys and girls from the School of the Holy Spirit who received their First Holy Communion on Friday, 9th May and the girls of the St. John of God School who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 10th May. Both ceremonies were held at St. Fiacre’s Church. On Saturday the girls were joined by a young lady from Barcelona who returned to Ireland to receive her First Holy Communion in Kilkenny. All enjoyed wonderful celebrations.
The boys from St. Patrick’s De La Salle will receive the Eucharist for the first time at 11.00am Mass at St. Patrick’s Church on next Saturday while students from St. Patrick’s Special School on the Kells Road will receive their First Holy Communion at the same time at St. Fiacre’s Church. We pray God’s blessing on all who are receiving the Eucharist for the first time.
Vocations: Witness to the Truth
Today, Sunday 11th May, the Catholic Church around the world will celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This year’s theme is ‘Vocations: Witness to the Truth’. In his message for Vocations Sunday the Holy Father Pope Francis encourages all in the Church to expect great things from God and from ourselves in His service. Pope Francis says, “A vocation is a fruit that ripens in a well cultivated field of mutual love that becomes mutual service, in the context of an authentic ecclesial life. No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people”.
Prayer Petitions for Lourdes
Petition boxes have been place at the back of our churches for those who would like to have petitions placed at the shrine in Lourdes. Your petitions will be brought to Lourdes as part of the Diocesan Pilgrimage on 22nd May.
NB: Do not place money with the petitions.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Mairead Moran. Bernard Rookard, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Mary Marnell, Kilmanagh. Maisie O’Brien. Stephen Lawlor, Cleveland, Australia late of Kennyswell.
Months Mind: Pauline Morris (Sun 10.30).
Anniversaries: Patrick O’Donoghue (Sat 6.15). Paddy O’Neill (Sat 7.00). Jim Thornton (Sun 9.30). Lar Doyle (Sun 10.00). Bernadette Gannon (Sun 11.00). William O’Brien Snr, William O’Brien Jnr, Anne, Martin & Billy O’Brien. (Sun 12.00). Gerard Carolan (Sun 12.30). Jim Lanigan (Tues 10.30). Michael Deegan (Wed 10.30). Henry & Paddy Glynn (Thurs 10.30). Eileen Culleton. Angela Quigley. Liam Meehan. Margaret (Peggy) Lawlor. Patricia (Pat) Murphy. Patrick Kavanagh Jr & Snr, Mary &Lena Kavanagh..
Intentions for next weekend: Anthona Burke (Sat 6.15). Moira Bergin (Sat 7.00). Kathleen King (Sun 9.30). Patrick O’Connell (Sun 10.00). Kathleen Tobin (Sun 10.30). David McGrath (Sun 11.00). Ellen Garrehy (Sun 12.00). John Coppinger (Sun 12.30).
Volunteer Mission Movement
We welcome Eugene Smith to our parish this weekend. Eugene is a member of the Volunteer Mission Movement which began working in 1969 in Uganda. Since then VMM has worked in nearly 40 countries, with the principle: that authentic human development must foster the development of each person and of the whole person.
Eugene will share some of his experience with VMM at our masses this weekend and make an appeal on behalf of the VMM
Holy Cross
Padre Pio Mass at 3:00pm on Sunday 25th May. Coach leaving St. John’s Church, Kilkenny. Contact Vera 059 9727313.
A Prayer for Vocations
O Jesus, send labourers into yours fields,
which are awaiting holy apostles,
saintly priests, heroic missionaries and
dedicated sisters and brother.
Enkindle in the hearts of men and women
the spark of a vocation.
Grant that Christian families may
desire to give your Church, helpers
in the work of tomorrow.
Amen.
In Concert
Davidson College Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, South Carolina, USA. Monday 19th May at 8pm in St. Canice's Cathedral. Free entrance with retiring collection in aid of St. Canice’s Cathedral Music & Restoration Fund.
Starcamp
Ireland's leading and most renowned performing and fun Summer Camp, is coming to St Canice's Community Hall, Kilkenny, from the 30th of June to the 4th of July. Open to boys and girls aged 4-13. Starcamp's core ethos is to instil confidence and self-esteem through praise and recognition. Sing, Dance and Act all while making new friends and having fun. Run by professional, experienced, fully trained and Garda vetted leaders, choreographers and drama coaches. To book your child's place or see a full list of locations, visit www.starcamp.ie or call 021 4377900.
Coeliac Support Group
The next meeting of the Kilkenny / Carlow Coeliac Support Group will take place in St. Patrick's Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny on Monday next, May 12 at 8.00pm. This will be our final meeting till October. Ta fáilte roimh gach duine.
Grotto
There Rosary will be recited in the Grotto, Seville Lodge, Callan Road each Sunday during the month of May in honour of Our Lady. Please come if you can.
St. Patrick’s Boxing Club
Best of luck to St Patrick’s boxing club members who take part in the Irish girl’s championships at the national stadium this weekend, Jennifer Courtney and Sharon.
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust
South East Region 40th Anniversary
We would like you to join us in Celebrating this Special Occasion. Our Thanksgiving Mass takes place at 3pm on Sunday the 25th May 2014 at Church of the Annunciation, Clonard, Wexford. The Chief Celebrant will be Bishop Denis Brennan
We hope to reminisce with old friends and benefactors. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP – info@irishpilgrimagetrust.com 091 796622 or Mary Wade 087 2905976 or Catherine Breen 087 7407331 or Helen Kirwan 087 6817648 or John G Doyle 087 9043996
Baptism Notice
We regularly remind people of the following: Those intending to have children baptised in our parish must give at least two weeks notice. Families living outside the parish and request to have their children baptised here are asked to provide a letter of permission from the parish they're are currently living in. We celebrate communal baptisms but if a family wish to have a private baptism, they must provide their own priest.
When choosing godparents, please note they must be practicing Catholics over the age of 16.
Contact Michelle in the parish office to make a booking.
