St. Fiacre’s Well Novena and Mass
The annual novena to St. Fiacre begins with rosary and prayers at the well in Kilfera on this Saturday, 23rd August at 8.00pm. This will continue at 8.00pm on each evening during the coming week with concluding prayers and Mass on next Sunday, 31st August at 3.15pm. All welcome.
St. Fiacre’s Well is situated at Sheastown on the banks of the Nore. The well is approached via the avenue to Sheastown House which is about two miles beyond the roundabout on the Bennettsbridge Road. We invite you to come and join with us in this celebration which has continued uninterrupted for generations.
There is a very interesting and informative article and photographs of St. Fiacre’s Well at:
http://irelandsholywells.blogspot.ie/2012/07/saint-fiacres-well-kilkenny.html
Annual Grandparents’ Pilgrimage
A coach from St. Patrick's Parish will bring people to the Annual Grandparents’ Pilgrimage at Knock on Sunday, 14th September 2014. Everybody is welcome to this day of faith and devotion honouring and thanking St. Joachim and St. Anne, parents of Mary, grandparents of Jesus and all our grandparents living and dead. Chief celebrant will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Fr. Liam Lawton will lead the music and singing. Reflection by Catherine Wiley, of the Catholic Grandparents’ Association.
Contact the Parish Centre (056 776 4400) to book your seat. Return tickets €10.00.
Children are invited to write and submit a prayer for grandparents. Send prayers to Shrine Office, Knock, Co. Mayo. Prayers will be blessed during the pilgrimage. www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
It’s that time of year again!
We wish our young students all the best as they make their way to school for the first time during these days. Best wishes also to all the older students who return to class or move on to a new school. Go n-éirí an bóthar libh.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Paddy Heffernan, Willow Close. Funeral prayers at his home at 12.45pm on Monday followed by removal to St. Fiacre’s Church for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm. Burial will follow at St. Kieran’s Cemetery. Rosary at his home at 8.00pm on Sunday. Ned Brett, late of Walkin Street who died in London in June. Requiem Mass in Foulkstown Church at 10.00am on Sunday, 31st August followed by burial of ashes in the local cemetery. Joan Gypps, Essex. Margaret Gibbons, Dunmore. Derek Butler, New Orchard. Betty Canty, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Catherina McCarthy, Kilkenny. Billy Dooley, Castlecomer. Kathleen O’Connell, Glendine Heights.
Months Mind: Sr. Brid Griffin (Months Mind Sat 7.00). Pat Murray (Sun 10.30). Kitty Larkin (Sun 12.30)
Anniversaries: Tom & Mary Byrne (Sat 6.15). Annie McKenna (Sun 9.30). Paddy Mullen (Sun 10.00). Della Harney (Sun 11.00). Tom & Michael Casserly (Sun 12.00). James & Joe Delaney (Mon 9.30). Michael & Maura Coonan (Thurs 10:30). Elizabeth Carroll (Fri 10.30). Ray Bolger. Tommy Morris. Sheila & George Mastino. Marie Kealy Carson. Laurence Brett. Tommy O’Keeffe. Pierce & Catherine Marnell. Nobbie & Pat Lavender. Martin Ward. Michael Culleton. Mary & Patrick Blanchfield. James Kavanagh. Margaret Cantwell.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Michelle Heffernan (Months Mind Sat 6.15). Paddy McDonald (Sat 7.00). Ned Brett (Sun 10.00). Patricia Mulhall (Sun 10.30). John & Margaret Johnson (Sun 11.00). Patsy Ryan (Sun 12.00). Muggers Larkin (Sun 12.30).
CURA Needs Volunteers
Cura Crisis Pregnancy Support Services provide free counselling and support from their Dean Street Centre in Kilkenny. The centre will be holding an information meeting at 10.00am on Wednesday, 3rd September for anyone interested in becoming a Cura counsellor. If you are interested please call 056 772 2739 or visit www.cura.ie for information.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
The Thomas Hayes Trust is holding a Teddy’s Bear Picnic at the Scouts’ Den on the Bennettsbridge Road from 12.30 until 3.00pm on Saturday, 30th August. Admission: €10.00 per family. There will be a bouncy castle, teddy bear hunt, face painting, scout activities, colouring and all are free of charge. Bring your teddy to dance and dress up too.
The Trust was set up to provide support for people in Kilkenny and surrounding areas whose lives have been affected by suicide. Please support this cause.
Kilkenny Bereavement Support
As part of marking the 25th anniversary of Kilkenny Bereavement Support, a series of talks is being held in the Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny. The first of these is by Dr Mark Rowe on Tuesday, 2nd September at 8.00pm. The talk is entitled: “A Prescription for Happiness - new understandings of wellbeing”. You are invited to join Dr. Mark for a stimulating and entertaining evening and walk away with a tool kit for meaning and wellbeing. Admission is €10.
Our Lady’s Island
You are invited to join the Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island, Wexford on Monday, 1st September. Bus leaves Kilkenny Castle at 5.00pm. Bookings: 056 776 4783 and 087 942 8305. €10.00.
Supporting Bereaved Children
The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network is hosting a talk entitled ‘Supporting Children Bereaved by Suicide’ in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on 8th September between 10.00am and 1.00pm. To attend, please email Nicola.jordan@hospicefoundation.ie
Don’t Just Go to Church
That’s right: Don’t just go to church - be the church! The Priory Institute is Ireland’s only accredited premier institution offering theology courses both online and in a traditional classroom setting. Application deadline is 22nd September. For more information log on to www.prioryinstitute.ie or call 01 404 8124
Lost and Found
A young person's gold plated bracelet was found in St. Fiacre’s Church recently. Contact the Parish Office on 056 776 4400.
Please note we have a ‘Lost and Found’ cupboard in each of our churches. Call in if you feel you may have lost an article in church.
Baptism
At least 2 weeks notice is required by the Parish in order to have a child baptised. Contact Michelle in the Parish Office 056 776 4400 to book.
Getting Married?
Contact the Parish Office (056 776 4400) as early as possible to book your preferred date. (Booking is on a first-come-first-served basis). Please note that it is a civil requirement to inform the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths of your intention to marry at least three month’s before the date.
Contact the parish where you now reside. That is where your pre-marriage papers will be prepared for forwarding to the place of marriage. A helpful website when getting married is www.gettingmarried.ie.
Level 6 Mandatory Training
Communications Level 6 - FETAC/QQI 6N1950 on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd September.
Work Practice Level 6 - FETAC/QQI 6N1947 on 14th, 21st, 28th October and 4th November.
Carlow Gateway Business Centre, Athy Road, Carlow. Tuesdays 9:30am – 4:30pm. Contact the office now on 059 972 1416 and secure your place. Book online over the summer months and save over €50.
Cost: €350 per participant or €299 if booked online at www.barrowtraining.ie
Church Gate Collection
GROW has a Garda permit for a church gate collection outside all Kilkenny churches next weekend.
Available for Free
A parishioner has a small single bed to give away. Contact the Parish Office (056 776 4400) for details.
Newsletter Notices
Please have notices, anniversaries, etc. into the Parish Office by Thursday at the latest.
After this date we cannot guarantee publication that weekend. Leaving anniversaries in at churches, on altars and under sacristy doors will not guarantee they will make the newsletter in time. Thanks for your cooperation.
Wellness Consultations
Total Wellness are offering free Wellness Consultations for the month of August. These consultations can take place in the comfort of your own home and will give you a personal wellness profile – indicating your Magic Numbers: BMI, Body Fat %, H2O%, LMM% - all of which will be explained during the consultation. Simply text “PROFILE” to 083/1447588 to book your free Wellness Consultation.
