St. Fiacre’s Well Novena and Mass
The annual novena to St. Fiacre concludes with prayers and Mass at the well on this Sunday, 31st August. The prayers start at 3.15pm and the Mass follows at 3.30pm. 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
Prayer to St. Fiacre
Give ear, O Lord, to the supplications we offer Thee on this the Festival of St. Fiacre, Thy confessor, so that we trust not in our own merits, but may be aided by him, who was so pleasing to thee, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Annual Grandparents’ Pilgrimage
Our parish is running a coach to the Annual Grandparents’ Pilgrimage at Knock on Sunday week, 14th September 2014. The coach will leave St. Fiacre’s Church at 8.00am and stop at Tullamore to allow pilgrims to have a break. The official celebrations begin at 2.30pm with Mass in the basilica at 3.00pm. Chief celebrant will be Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio. Fr. Liam Lawton will lead the singing. There will be a reflection by Catherine Wiley, of the Catholic Grandparents’ Association. The coach will leave Knock shortly after the celebrations stopping for a short while in Tullamore on route home to Kilkenny. We expect to arrive at St. Fiacre’s Church before 10.00pm.
Tickets are selling well so please contact the Parish Centre (056 776 4400) as soon as possible to book your seat. Return fare: €10.00..
Children’s Prayer Appeal
We invite children to write a prayer for their grandparents. All prayers submitted to the shrine will be blessed at the pilgrimage. Send prayers to our office at Grandparents’ Association, Castlebar Street, Westport, Co Mayo or to info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.com
Mass in Honour of St. Joseph
A note from the Mill Hill Missionaries, Waterford Road, Kilkenny: We have a Mass in honour of St. Joseph on the first Wednesday of every month. The next Mass will be on Wednesday, 3rd of September at 8.00pm – in our Mill Hill Chapel. Please join us.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Ned Brett, late of Walkin Street who died in London. Requiem Mass in Foulkstown Church at 10.00am on Sunday followed by burial of ashes. Eamon Martin Jnr who died in England. Annette Kavanagh, Tinahely and late Tullogher. Michael Massey, Lacken Drive. John Bolger, Blackmill Street. Ina Farrer, Castlegardens. Milo Traynor (Mon 9.30). Terence Lanigan, Waterford. Paddy Heffernan, Willow Close.
Months Mind: Michelle Heffernan (Sat 6.15).
Anniversaries: Paddy McDonald (Sat 7.00). Patricia Mulhall (Sun 10.30). John & Margaret Johnson (Sun 11.00). Patsy Ryan (Sun 12.00). Muggers Larkin (Sun 12.30). Pat White (Fri 10.30). Michael & John Smithwick. Ben Delahunty. Maureen Griffin. Edward O’Shaughnessy Snr. Christina O’Shaughnessy. Ned O’Shaughnessy. Christopher Kenny. Br. Martin Cassidy. Joe Dunne. Maurice Maher. Eileen Grace.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Tony Madden (Sat 6.15). William (Bill) Hackett (Sat 7.00). Mary O’Donnell (Sun 10.00). Bridget Kenny (Sun 10.30). Bridget McGrath, (nee Dunne), late of 8 Kells Road and New York. (Sun 11.00). Jean Conway (Sun 12.00). Jacqueline Rainey (Sun 12.30).
Holy Hour for Vocations
The monthly holy hour for vocations with guided prayer and benediction will be held on Friday, 5th September in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St. Mary's Cathedral from 7.00 to 8.00pm.
First Friday
The first Friday of September occurs this week. The priests will visit the sick and housebound at the usual times. Contact the Parish Office early in the week to be added to the list.
Courses at Integritas
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola on each Wednesday evening at 8.00pm.
The Spirituality of the Gospel of St. Luke on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.
For further information on these and many other interesting courses at Integritas - a domestic centre of Christian spirituality based at Ennisnag - view the website at www.integritas.ie
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.
Carer of the Year
Just a reminder, Carer of The Year and Young Carer of the year nominations are closing 19th September so if you know of any local carers who you’d like to nominate, you can fill out a form at http://carersireland.com/carersoftheyear2014.php or get in touch with us at the centre: The Carers Association, Unit 1, Springhill Clinic, Waterford Road, Kilkenny or call 056 772 1424.
Parents of Adults with Autism/ASD
For parents of teenagers/adults with Autism/ASD who would like to help to influence person centred and family focused initiatives in Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary: Thursday, 11th September at 11.00am in Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre. Facilitated by the Autism Partnership.
Art Classes for Adults
Morning art classes for adults will resume in September. The classes are suitable for beginners and more advanced. Classes are small, friendly and materials are supplied for the first class; individual work with each participant. The classes run in Bishop Birch Institute, Waterford Road, Kilkenny from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays. For more information and to sign up call Sonja at 083 394 1220 or email artwithsonja@gmail.com
The Chosen Path
A book of poetry, reflection and prayer by Rita Shore. On sale at the Parish Centre. Cost €10. Proceeds to the Thomas Hayes Trust.
Loughboy Library
Creative Writers Group will resume their weekly meetings this Thursday at 2.00pm. Interested writers at all levels are welcome.
Summer Reading Challenge: please return completed cards immediately.
Book Clubs meet next Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am.
Facebook Competition: visit our page, like our competition and win a family pass to the Reptile Village.
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.
Baptism
At least 2 weeks notice is required by the Parish in order to have a child baptised. Contact 056 776 4400.
