Corpus Christi Procession
The postponed fourth annual Corpus Christi procession through the streets of Kilkenny will take place on this Sunday. Please assemble in the grounds of St. John’s Church at 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. The procession concludes with benediction at St. Mary’s Cathedral. This year’s First Holy Communicants are invited to wear their outfits and participate.
Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
On this Sunday, 29th June, the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there.
In a sermon in the year 395, St. Augustine of Hippo said of Sts. Peter and Paul: “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles’ blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labours, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith.”
Collection for the Holy Father
The annual collection for the Holy Father (formerly Peter’s Pence) will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. The proceeds will be forwarded to Rome for use in Papal charities. Please support.
First Friday of July
The priests will visit those who are shut-in at the usual times on Friday. Contact the Parish Office if you want to be included.
St. Patrick’s De La Salle School
Congratulations to the teachers, staff and pupils of St. Patrick’s De La Salle School on receiving the Digital School of Distinction Award. The school is the 1st in Kilkenny to receive this award.
Whiteboards, ipads, screens and video conferencing are now part of everyday school life.
Feast of St. Oliver Plunkett
St. Oliver Plunkett’s feast day is celebrated on next Tuesday, 1st July. He was born in Loughcrew, Co. Meath in1625. He studied for the priesthood in the Irish College in Rome and was ordained in 1654. He was known for his holiness and learning. After ordination he spent fifteen years teaching in Rome where, in 1669, he was ordained Archbishop of Armagh. He returned to Ireland where the Penal Laws were being enforced and priests and bishops were being hunted down.
Oliver Plunkett suffered much and were forced to go around in disguise. In 1670 Oliver Plunkett was captured and imprisoned in Dublin Castle. He was accused of inciting the Catholics to rebel against the government and was sentenced to death. On 1st July 1681 he was hanged drawn and quartered in Tyburn.
His head is preserved in St. Peter’s Church, Drogheda and his relics are in Downside Abbey in England. He was canonised by Pope Paul V1 on the 12th October 1975.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Tom Rothwell, Garden Villas. Sr. Baptiste Casey, St. John of God Convent. Lil O’Brien, Raheny, Dublin and late of Fr. Murphy Square.
Anniversaries: John Joe Traynor (Sat 6.15). Dick Martin (Sat 7.00). Ann Comerford (Sun 9.30). Enda Cantwell (Sun 10.00). Teresa Howe (Sun 10.30). Sharon Galvin (Sun 11.00). Austin Murphy (Sun 12.00). Maureen Walsh (Sun 12.30). Joseph Daly & Mary ‘May’ Savage (Tues 10.30). Martin Crotty. Paddy Kirwan. William Maher. Baby Jonathan Joseph Power. Dick O’Hara. Gay Doran. Johnny Delaney (Remembrance)
Intentions for Next Weekend: Donal O’Neill (Sat 6.15). Jimmy Hackett (Sat 7.00). Jimmy Byrne (Sun 10.00). Dr. Patrick Boyd (Sun 10.30). Patrick “Paddy” Roche (Sun 11.00). Sean Hennessy (Sun 12.00). Fran Ryan (Sun 12.30).
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
Report of Middle Deanery Meeting
The June meeting of the Diocese of Ossory Middle Deanery Pastoral Council (MDPC) took place on Wednesday 11th 2014 in Peace in Christ.
Discussion included:
Ossory Times Magazine: This is a magazine published by Adult Faith Development with the purpose of communicating to the diocese matters of faith development. Going forward the aim is for each parish to have a local promoter.
National Pastoral Conference: This will take place in Athlone from 25 – 27th September. The conference is being organised on behalf of the Council for Pastoral Renewal and Adult Faith Development.
Update on Middle Deanery Event: Two meetings have taken place since the last MDPC meeting. One with Adult Faith Development and the other with the parish youth representatives. The aim of the sub-committee is to organise an event for later this year.
Feedback from Ossory Diocesan Pastoral Council: Pat O’Shea, the MDPC representative on the ODPC detailed the summary of this meeting to the group. The focus of this meeting was the Diocesan Plan.
The next meeting of the MDPC is scheduled for September.
Volunteers Needed
Kilkenny Bereavement Support is an organisation of volunteers that supports people of all ages who have been bereaved recently or at some time in the past. In September 2014, a 30 hour training course in bereavement and listening skills will commence. For more information telephone 056 775 6538 or email: info@kilkennybereavementsupport.com. The closing date for applications is 18th July.
Alzheimers Support Group
Support Group for past/present carers of people with Alzheimer’s/dementia provides information and support in a safe, welcoming environment. Kilkenny Alzheimer Day Centre (behind the Village Inn), Wednesday, 2nd July 2014, 4.00pm to 5.30pm. For more information contact Ruth on 056 777 1230.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August 2014. For young people aged 16 - 35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people. This festival has been nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over one thousand young people attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland. For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or call 01 675 3690.
Public Participation Network Seminar
This seminar aims to provide further in-depth information and discussion about the new Public Participation Network (PPN); a new framework for public engagement and participation. The PPN will be the main link through which the local authority connects with the community, social inclusion and environmental sectors. Speakers: Dr. Sean Healy, Social Justice Ireland and Michael Ewing, National Environment Pillar. Date: Monday 21st July 2014 at 7.00pm, at Hotel Kilkenny. For further information please email community@kilkennycoco.ie or call 056 779 4931 or visit Kilkenny County Council Offices, Johns Green House. www.kilkennycoco.ie/eng/Services/Community_Culture/Public-Participation-Networks/
Event Volunteers Required
Barnardos could use your help on Sunday, 6th July from 9.00am for a few hours of colourtasic fun in Kilkenny Castle and the surrounding areas. Email volunteers@barnardos.ie or call 01 708 0431.
Starcamp
Ireland’s leading performance Summer Camp is in St Canice's Community Hall, Kilkenny from 30th June to 4th July. Places limited. Book now at www.starcamp.ie or call 021 437 7900.
Parks Tennis
Coaching and fun for girls and boys aged 6 to 17 years. Just €20/€25 for two weeks. Starts 7th July and 21st July. For info: 085 282 8846 (6.00 - 8.00pm only).
Masters in Theology
Applications are being accepted for a new Masters in Theology (History of Christianity) programme at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth commencing September 2014. 1 year (full-time) and 2 years (part-time) options available. More information: www.maynoothcollege.ie or by telephoning Admissions Office at 01 708 4772. Course Director: Prof. Salvador Ryan. Email: salvador.ryan@spcm.ie.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Anyone interested in making a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in September 2015 please contact either Conor on 086 373 8460 or Mollie on 089 206 9317 to register an interest. The proposed pilgrimage with JWT is subject to enough people being interested and will leave Carlow in September 2015.
