Annual Christmas Carol Service
The annual and very popular St. Patrick’s Parish Carol Service takes place on next Sunday, 14th December at 3.30pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Foulkstown. For many this has become a must-attend event in the lead up to Christmas and all are welcome. Seasonal refreshments will be served in the Parish Centre after the service. Please come along and join in the carols. Please note the time change!
Parish Shop
Our Parish Shop, located in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, has a rich selection of Advent and Christmas items: calendars, cribs, candles and cards… Come and have a look.
Christmas Mass Cards
Christmas Mass Cards, offering the recipient a share in the Christmas Masses celebrated by the priests of our parish, are available at the Parish Centre. The cost is €3 per card.
Christmas Concert
St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band will hold their annual Christmas concert in St. Patrick’s Church on 17th December at 8.00pm.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The next meeting of the society will take place in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre after 10.30am Mass in St. Fiacre’s Church on next Friday, 12th December. All are welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul Collection
The annual Christmas collection for the St. Patrick’s Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be taken up outside all Masses next weekend. Please note there will be not be a collection for the Society within the churches on that weekend. Please support.
Those who would like the Society to benefit from a tax refund on your contributions should use a special SVP envelope which are available at the back of the church. Complete the details and place the envelope in the collection box in the normal way. A donation of €250 in a calendar year is necessary to qualify.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Maura Galvin, Clara. Denis O’Grady, Moyle, Carlow and formerly of Greenhills.
Months Mind: Sr. Alma Conway (Sat 7.00). Anne Nugent (Mon 10.30). Jack Devlin (Mon 11.00).
Anniversaries: Rita Gaule (Sat 6.15). Patricia Fitzpatrick (Sun 9.30). Angela Murphy (Sun 10.00). Maeve & Laurence Healy (Sun 10.30). Eddie Slattery (Sun 11.00). Michael O’Dwyer (Sun 12.00). Margaret & Michael O’Brien (Sun 12.30). Michael Dullard (Sun 6.15). Anne & John Fogarty (Sun 7.00). Vivien Etaferi (Mon 9.30). Myra Treacy & Margaret Doyle (Mon 10.00). Elaine Kelly (Mon 12.00). John & Brigid Drea (Tue 10.30). Susan Daly & Anthony Gorski (Wed 10.30). Bart Keaney (Thurs 10.30). Patrick Kelly (Fri 10.30). Gertrude Donnelly. Thomas Dowling. Martin Hoban. Michael Fitzmaurice. Joe Emery. Paddy Griffin. Syl Gaffney. Maureen Mullally. Sean & Kitty Ryan. John Egan. Eric & Mary McGrath. Annie Wall. Bobby & Peg Wemyss. Bess & Mick Delaney.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Hughie Shiels (Sat 6.15). The O’Neill & Brett Families (Sat 7.00). James Rafter (Sun 9.30). Kathleen Redpath (Sun 10.00). Joe & Nan Mulhall (Sun 10.30). Christine Comerford (Sun 11.00). Padraig “Podge” Butler (Sun 12.00). Dick Lynch (Sun 12.30). May they rest in peace.
First Saturday Adoration
St. Fiacre’s Church Saturday, 6th December. Adoration from 7.00 - 8.00pm.
The Immaculate Conception
Monday is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and is a holyday of obligation. Beginning with 6.15pm Vigil Mass on Sunday evening our Mass times will follow the usual weekend schedule.
Free Advent Text Messages
During Advent why not avail of a special Text Message (a thought or line of scripture) which will be sent daily to your telephone, at no cost to you. Text your number to 085 831 3100 or email afd@ossory.ie or if you prefer telephone 056 775 3624 and leave your details.
Advent at Peace in Christ
Prepare for Christmas with two non-residential reflective silent retreat days on next Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th December. Participants are welcome to do a single day or both days. Contact the Retreat House on 056 772 1054 for details.
Public Recitation of the Rosary
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday 7th December at 3.00pm. Failte.
Rosary Vigil
In honour of the Immaculate Conception on this Sunday, 7th December from 4.00pm - 6.00pm in Dominican Abbey, Kilkenny. All welcome.
Rosary Procession
The annual Candlelight Rosary Procession on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will leave from the Parade at 8.00pm on Monday, 8th December. Benediction and enrolment in the Brown Scapular will take place at the Black Abbey. All welcome.
Troy’s Court Fundraising
Please support a fundraising concert in aid of St Canice’s Parish Homes for the Elderly, Troy’s Court on next Sunday 7th December at 8.00pm in St. Canice’s Parish Church. Adm €10. Tickets at St. Canice’s Parish Centre or from Troy’s Court.
Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The 2015 Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place between 22nd and 27th May. Cost is €755 pps. It is possible to purchase vouchers for whole or part fares. Please contact 051 880 414.
Christmas Party
James Stephens Social Club will hold a Christmas Party in the Club Rooms on Friday 12th December. Music, finger food and free raffle for spot prizes. Admission €10 per person.
Christmas Gift Idea
A Trócaire Gift brings real hope and opportunity to families living in poverty. www.trocaire.org/gifts.
Tax Rebate Scheme
As we draw close to the end of the year we are looking again at the tax rebate scheme from which St. Patrick’s Parish has benefited enormously, thanks to the co-operation and generosity of so many of our parishioners and families.
Throughout the scheme, our parish has benefited greatly, at no extra cost to you, from the tax you have already paid. Tax paid by you can remain with the Revenue Commissioners or it can be reclaimed by way of refund to any eligible charity including St. Patrick’s Parish. Over the years this scheme has made a huge difference to our parish finances and repayments.
If you are not part of it you might contact the Parish Office in the days ahead: 056 776 4400. Thank you.
Clothes Collection
There will be a used clothing collection in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre Car Park on Wednesday, 10th December from 10.30 to 11.00am. (No drop-offs after this time please). We are looking for used/worn/second-hand ladies, gents and children’s clothes, and shoes, handbags, belts, blankets and curtains. Duvet covers and pillow cases welcome but no duvets or pillows please. Thank you
Christmas Retreat
Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co. Kildare from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December 2014. Many young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. Online booking necessary, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 675 3690.
Speech and Drama
Starburst School of Speech and Drama has added a new class in St. Patrick's Parish Centre at 4.45pm on Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. Classes starting January 2015. Contact Kate 085 114 2686 for more information or to make a booking.
