The Exaltation of the Cross
This weekend’s feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two historical events: the discovery in 320 of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine, under the Temple of Venus in Jerusalem and the dedication in 335 of the basilica and shrine built on Calvary by Constantine, which marks the site of the Crucifixion.
The basilica, named the Martyrium, and the shrine, named the Calvarium, were destroyed by the Persians in 614. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre which now stands on the site was built by the crusaders in 1149.
However the feast, more than anything else, is a celebration and commemoration of God's greatest work: his salvific death on the Cross and His Resurrection, through which death was defeated and the doors to Heaven opened.
Come on the Cats !!!
We wish the Kilkenny Senior and Intermediate Camogie Teams the best of luck in their games against Cork and Limerick in this weekend’s All Ireland Camogie Finals. In particular we wish Aoife Neary, the panel members and all from St. Patrick’s Parish who are involved with the teams the very best of luck on the day.
Divine Mercy
An hour of prayer and adoration in honour of Divine Mercy takes place in the Friary Church on Sunday 14th September from 3-4pm. All are welcome.
Be Still and Know That I Am God
An evening on Christian meditation will be held in Peace in Christ Retreat House, Sion Road, Kilkenny on Wednesday, 24th September. Time: 7.30pm. Speaker: Fr. Donagh O’Shea OP. Donation: €10 - light refreshments will be served. All are welcome and newcomers to meditation will be especially welcome.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Lilly Coyne, Fr. Hayden Road.
Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 12.30pm on Sunday. Burial in Foulkstown Cemetery. Eamon Byrne, Newpark Drive. Phyllis Wheeler (nee Brophy), Warwickshire and late of Walkin Street. Bridget Dwyer, Pearse Street. Funeral Mass at St. Canice’s Church at 11.30am on Sunday. Burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. Breda Dooley (Tues 10.30).
Anniversaries: Michael Reddy (Sat 6.15). Sr. Sylvester Brennan (Sat 7.00). Jim Ryan (Sun 9.30). Joe Brennan (Sun 10.00). Catherine Grace (Sun 10.30). Mary & Joan Bissett (Sun 11.00). Eileen Barham (Sun 12.00). Margaret & Christy Aherne (Mass offered on Saturday,13th at 9.30). Mary Kennedy (Tue 9.30). Retired Teachers Association (Thur 10.30). Ciss Holland (Fri 10.30). Patrick Traynor (Sat 9.30). Rita McCarthy, Chrissie Scott. Josephine Neary. Maureen Holden. Tom Little. Ernie Harrington. Syd & Elizabeth Bluett. Kathleen Murphy. Margaret Morris. Sally Holden. Molly Browne. Anna Beale. Billy & Statia Tallent.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Eugene & Paddy Somers (Sat 6.15). Paddy Johnston (Sat 7.00). Tom Ryan (Months Mind Sun 10.00). Milo Grogan (Sun 11.00). Moyra Cantwell (Sun 12.00). Margaret Jones (Sun 12.30).
Eucharistic Ministers
The Parish Office is in the process of compiling the new rota. If you are unable or unwilling to continue please inform Michelle in the Office at 056 776 4400 as soon as possible.
Integritas
The monastic way in the secular world. A residential weekend at Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Friday 3rd October to Sunday 5th October 2014. To reserve a place, please contact Eileen from Monday to Friday, between 2.00pm and 7.00pm at 0505 25600. A reservation can also be made by e-mail to guesthouse@msjroscrea.ie. The cost of the weekend per person is €140.00.
Refreshments After Mass on Tuesday
The holiday season is over and we are again in a position to offer light refreshments after our Tuesday morning Masses at St. Fiacre’s Church. When you have finished in church on a Tuesday morning feel free to proceed to the Parish Centre for a tea or coffee and a chat with neighbours and friends.
Friends of Calcutta Clothing Appeal
A clothing appeal in aid of Friends of Calcutta will take place on Thursday 18th September in the Parish Centre car park from 10.00am to 12 noon. Friends of Calcutta is a totally voluntary Irish Charity.
Ionad Cairde Social Learning
Presents “An Evening with Dr. Fergus Heffernan” on Monday, 29th September from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Hotel Kilkenny. Cost: €10 (payable at the door). The presentation looks at ‘the impact that living and working in a highly anxious world is having on the physiological and psychological of human beings’. Doors open at 7.00pm. Tea/Coffee provided. Email: icsociallearning@gmail.com or telephone 085 164 8229.
Loreto Secondary School
1st Year Enrolment September 2015: The closing date for applications for a First Year place is Wednesday, 8th October 2014. Application forms and admissions policy can be obtained from our website www.loretokk.ie or the school office.
Open Night For 6th Class Girls: An open night will take place on Wednesday, 24th September 2014 at 6.45pm. This is a ticketed event and tickets are available by either emailing your request to office@loretokk.ie or by calling to the school office.
September Literature Course
Evening literature class exploring the work of Seamus Heaney and William Trevor. Eight-week course starts Thursday, 25th September from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Kilkenny Campus, located at St Kieran’s College. Course fee €130, including tea/coffee. To book, please email margaret.irish@nuim.ie or call 087 344 5388.
Parish Volunteer Appreciation Evening
Following our very successful and enjoyable evening for parish volunteers last year the Parish Pastoral Council has decided to do the same again. Precise details will be announced later but in the meantime those who volunteer in our parish are invited to keep the evening of Saturday, 1st November free.
Stress Management Skills Course
This 8 week course will take place in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy beginning on Thursday, 9th October 2014 (7.00pm – 9.00pm) Course costs €90 – Phone: 087 680 9428 for further information.
Trying to Quit Smoking?
A six week stop smoking group is available at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre commencing on Thursday, 18th September. Contact Bernie O’Brien, Health Promotion & Improvement, 1st Floor, St. Canice’s Hospital. 056 773 4863/087 251 4531
Pitch & Putt
Kilkenny Recreation Sports Partnership is starting an Older Adult Introductory 4 week pitch and putt programme. This will start next Wednesday 17th at 11.00am at Lacken pitch and putt (St Canice’s Hospital grounds, Dublin Road). There is no fee required from those interested. Beginners Welcome! Contact Alan on 056 779 4990 or 087 327 6271.
Volunteers Required
Kilkenny and Carlow Contact is seeking volunteers for Befriending to Older People in Kilkenny City and surrounding areas.
Do you have empathy with older people? Could you commit to one hour per week to befriend an older person. If the answer is ‘Yes’ please come along to an Information Evening in the Fr. McGrath Centre, St Joseph’s Road, Kilkenny on Monday, 15th September at 7.30pm. For more information or details call 056 775 1988, Ext 6.
Free Training
Free training with Momentum and Barrow Training. Momentum is a new government initiative which will provide free education and training projects for 6,500 jobseekers. Participants will gain relevant skills for real work opportunities in identified growth areas. Barrow Training is delivering courses in Hospitality and Tourism in Carlow, Kilkenny, Naas, Waterford, Wexford and Bray and childcare in Kilkenny, Waterford and Clonmel. Visit www.barrowtraining.ie or www.momentumskills.ie for more information or call Siobhan on 059 972 1416.
