The Feast of Corpus Christi
We remember Holy Thursday as the day that Jesus gave us himself in the Eucharist. But that day is also the beginning of His Passion. So the Church wisely sets aside another day when we can reflect and remember what the Eucharist means to us. An important message from Jesus at His Last Supper was “Do this in memory of Me”
We gather as a community to celebrate Eucharist on this the feast of Corpus Christi. Let us remember that Eucharist is the communion of the people, Eucharist is the gift of the love of Jesus, it is the food of life offered on the table of the world, it is the Body and Blood of Jesus. The love that we celebrate in the Sacrament is not something we can keep for ourselves. We must share it with all. “Do this in memory of Me”
Corpus Christi Procession
The annual Diocesan Corpus Christi Procession will take place on next Sunday, 14th June, gathering at St. John’s Church Kilkenny at 2.00pm. The Procession will begin at 2.30pm and process through the City, arriving at St. Mary’s Cathedral for Benediction. We especially invite the children of the parish who made their First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year, to participate in the Procession. All are welcome. Light refreshments in the Chapter Room afterwards.
Refurbishment of St. Patrick’s
Work is continuing on the roof of St. Patrick’s Church. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please note that Masses are celebrated as normal. However, the church will close directly after Mass each day.
Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
Our annual Parish Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Thursday, 25th June. A coach will leave St. Fiacre’s Church at 7.15am and St. Patrick’s Church at 7.20am. Tickets cost €15 and are available at the Parish Office. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Teresa Hawkes, St. Kieran's Crescent. Reposing at her sister Stephanie Coy’s home at Sion Meadows. Funeral prayers at 11.15am on Monday followed by removal to St. Fiacre’s Church for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Mary Galvin, St. John’s Court. Funeral prayers on Sunday morning at 11.15am followed by removal to St. John’s Church for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. Kitty Fahy, Troyscourt. Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home with funeral prayers at 11.15am on Monday followed by removal to St. Canice’s Church for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial in Foulkstown Cemetery. Betty Brett, Ballyfoyle. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyfoyle at 12.30pm on Sunday. Michael Lahart, Templeogue & Kells. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Pius X Church, Templeogue arriving for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Months Mind: Kay Hennessy (Sat 7.00). Lukey Bateman (Sun 12.30).
Anniversaries: Ellen Ryan (Sat 6.15). Harry Kelly (Sun 10.00). Mary Maher (Sun 10.30). Sarah Mullally (Sun 11.00). Jim O’Brien (Sun 12.00). Ann O’Sullivan (Tues 10.30). Patrick Cantwell (Wed 10.30). Annie Carroll. Monsignor Martin Campion. Leo Rice. Allison Daly. Rose Ryan. Edwin Stallard. Pauline Purcell. Margo Wrigley. Catherine Murray. Bridget Rhatigan. Margaret & Neilie O’Meara. Seamus Dowling.
Intentions for next weekend: Josie Kenny (Sat 6.15). Joseph Murray (Sat 7.00). Martin Brennan (Sun 10.00). Tom Rothwell (Sun 10.30). Margaret McGrath (Sun 11.00). Eileen Brett (Sun 12.00). Jonathan Barry (Sun 12.30).
Parish Choir Members
Members of parish choirs are invited to participate in the ordination of Rev. Brian Griffin at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, 28th June at 3.00pm. The next choir practice will be held at St John’s Church on Tuesday, 9th June at 7.30pm. All choir members are welcome to come along - it will be a time for choirs to learn new music together and enrich their own repertoire.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The next meeting will take place in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on Friday 12th June after 10.30am Mass in St. Fiacre’s Church. All are welcome.
Pilgrimage to Knock
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society’s annual pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Saturday 27th June. The chief celebrant will be Most Rev Ray Browne, Bishop of Kerry. Ceremonies in the Basilica including anointing of the sick by Most Rev. Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin. Bus leaving St. Fiacre’s Church at 7.45am. All are welcome to join us. Contact Marian 086 069 3510 or Phil 086 833 3029.
Certificate in Theology
St. Kieran’s College presents a Certificate in Theology Course for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of our religion and church teachings and to enable people to live out their Christian mission within the community. Call Declan Murphy on 087 908 1470.
Public Rosary
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the Statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday 7th June at 3.00pm. All welcome.
"I Was Glad" concert
Featuring the Cathedral Choirs of St Canice's Kilkenny, St. Mary's Limerick and Christ Church Waterford will take place in St Canice's Cathedral at 4.00pm on Sunday, 7th June. Tickets available at the door priced €10 (concession) and €15. It will feature a number of great choral works from the Cathedral tradition and Schubert's Mass in G Major (D.167).
Remembering John Bradley
Butler House, Patrick St on Sunday 28th June at 3.30pm. Special guest: Dr. Thomas Herron (East Carolina University, North Carolina USA) who will speak on ‘John Bradley’s American Journeys’. An informal gathering of friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to pay tribute to the life and achievements of an outstanding Kilkenny scholar.
Good Wishes to Exam Students
We continue to pray for those sitting exams at the moment. We ask God to keep you calm, focussed and strong. You will be remembered at our parish Masses each day.
Do This in Memory
We welcome those children who received their First Holy Communion to 10.30am and 11.00am Masses today. Congratulations! Well done to all who helped during the year and to our congregations who welcomed the young people to Mass each month.
Bird Watch Ireland
BirdWatch Ireland are looking for records of breeding curlew this summer. Farmers with breeding Curlew on their land may be eligible for GLAS. If you think you know of a nesting pair (not a flock), please contact Sean Kelly on 085 1132780 or email curlew@birdwatchireland.ie. contact you.
Kilkenny Flower Club
Pat Comerford will give a Gardening Talk at Kilkenny Flower Club in Butler House on next Thursday, 11th at 8.00pm. Visitors welcome, pay €8 at the door. Refreshments afterwards.
Monastic Experience Days
The Poor Clares in Galway are hosting a Monastic Experience Day on Saturday, 20th June from 10.00am to 5.00pm. The day is designed to help young women between the ages of 21 and 40 to find out about the Poor Clare way of life. Information from poorclaresgalwayvocations@gmail.com.
Summer Camp
Starburst Summer Camp is back. 6th,7th and 8th of July. 10.00am - 1.00pm daily in St Patrick’s Parish Centre. Suitable for children, 4 - 10 years. 085 114 2686.
Dates For Your Diary
Cemetery Mass at Foulkstown: Thursday, 30th July, 7.30pm. Please inform family members who are away from home.
South Kilkenny Historical Society
Loop tour, by Mr David Rice, of Knocktopher, Newmarket, Hugginstown, Carrickshock and Knocktopher. Sunday, June 14th Meeting time and place: 3pm, the Carmelite Friary, Knocktopher.
There is no charge and all are welcome.
