Best Wishes to Mr Brian Cody
We congratulate Mr. Brian Cody, Principal, St. Patrick’s De la Salle National School, who retires this week. We pray that God will bless him with continued good health and many years of happy retirement.
We thank him for his 41 years of service in St. Patrick’s De la Salle School. We thank him for his kindness, his leadership and for sharing with us his gift of knowledge.
Mass will be celebrated for Mr. Cody at 12.30pm on Monday, 29th June in St. Patrick's Church. Parents and pupils are welcome to attend.
Ordination of Rev. Brian Griffin
Rev. Brian Griffin from Slieverue Parish will be ordained to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Ossory on this Sunday afternoon. The ordination ceremony begins at 3.00pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral and all are welcome. Brian has been appointed to St. John’s Parish and will take up this role in September. Please pray for him this weekend and as he prepares to take up his ministry.
Refurbishment of St. Patrick’s Church
Work has now finished on the re-slating of the roof of the church and the rebuilding of the chimney. The sacristy remains to be re-slated and there is repair work to be carried out on a beam immediately over the altar. To facilitate the internal work the church will most likely have to be closed to the public for the weekdays beginning Monday, 6th July. We will give further details next weekend. All is going to plan and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during the works.
As a matter of interest, we have received a query about the bells in St. Patrick’s tower. There are two of them, of different sizes. These are still in place, are in good condition and sometime in the future, God willing, we hope to automate them for use in our church liturgies.
Camino Walk
A pilgrimage walk of Camino de Santiago takes place from 15th - 24th October 2015. Cost: €949 pps, €230 single supplement. Kavanagh Travel, Bridge Garage, Urlingford. Tel: 056 883 8833.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Mark Burke, 118 Ashfield East & late of Hazel Grove, Funeral prayers on Sunday at 11.00am followed by removal to St. Fiacre’s Church for 12.00 noon Mass. Burial in Foulkstown Cemetery. Tom Moloney, Boherlahan, Tipperary. Margaret Heffernan. Newpark Close. Sean Quigley, St. Patrick’s Close. Martin Clowry, O’Loughlin Road. Martin Watson, Dean Cavanagh Place.
Anniversaries: John Jo Traynor (Sat 6.15). John Kenny (Sat 7.00). Enda Cantwell (Sun 10.00). Ann Comerford (Sun 10.30). Sharon Galvin (Sun 11.00). Teresa Howe (Sun 12.00). Maureen Walsh (Sun 12.30). Tom Synnott. Dick O’Hara. Michael Larkin. Mai & Billy Cleere. Baby Jonathan Power. Richard Dunne. Richard McEvoy. William Maher. Anne Power.
Intentions for next weekend: Michael Ruth (Sat 6.15). Jimmy Hackett (Sat 7.00). Patrick Roche (Sun 10.00). Theresa Hawkes (Months Mind Sun 10.30). Sadie Duddy (Sun 11.00). Austin Murphy (Sun 12.00). Fran Ryan (Sun 12.30). May they rest in peace.
First Friday Visits to the Sick
The first Friday of June occurs this week. Priests will visit the sick as usual. Contact the Parish Office if you, or someone known to you, would like to be included.
Foulkstown Cemetery Masses
The annual Cemetery Mass at Foulkstown will be celebrated on Thursday, 30th July at 7.30pm. Please inform family members who are away from home.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Draw June Results
1st Prize: Margaret Murphy, Muckalee. 2nd Prize: John Ryan, Gowran. 3rd Prize: Tom & Mary Butler, Lisdowney. 4th Prize: Dick & Berna Walsh, Tullaroan. 5th Prize: Dermot Kelly, Bennettsbridge. 6th prize: Tom Purcell, Muckalee. 7th Prize: Joe Moore, Borris in Ossory. 8th Prize: Jim Ryan, St. Kieran’s College. 9th Prize: Denis Croke, Borris in Ossory. 10th Prize: Ina Redmond, Ballacolla.
Thanks to all who continue to support this diocesan draw for the refurbishment of St. Mary’s Cathedral. The next draw will take place on 29th July.
Certificate in Theology
Do you want to know more about your faith? Your Church? Its history? Our bible (Old and New Testaments) Our moral theology? Our liturgy and the sacraments? Or just to know more about the God we pray to. If so why not consider taking part in the Certificate in Theology at St Kieran’s College. A new course starts October 2015 - find out more at www.ossory.ie
Trócaire Says Thanks
Across the world, Trócaire is responding to humanitarian emergencies all year round. Last year, we supported approximately 1.1 million people through our humanitarian programmes. Trócaire’s biggest humanitarian programmes were in conflict affected countries including Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo. None of this work would be possible without the generous support of people throughout Ireland who donate so generously to our programmes. On behalf of the people Trócaire works with, thank you for your continued support.
Parish Centre Bridge
Bridge is played at the Parish Centre every Tuesday from 2.30pm. Partner not required. All welcome.
Rally for Life
On Saturday, 4th July 2015, a Rally for Life will be held in Dublin at 2.00pm starting from Parnell Square. Following the recent success of the Same Sex Marriage Referendum prominent politicians have already started campaigning to push through liberal abortion laws. It is therefore very important to have a big turnout at the rally for Life.
Remembering John Bradley
Butler House, Patrick Street on this 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.
“Peter’s Pence” Collection
The Annual Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. This collection enables the Holy Father give emergency financial aid the most needy throughout the world. Please give a little extra to the second collection and we will forward the proceeds.
Prayer for More Vocations
Loving God,
You speak to us
and nourish us through
the life of Your Church community.
In the name of Jesus,
we ask you to send
your Spirit to us,
that men and women
among us will respond
to your call to service
in the Church.
We pray especially
in our day,
for those who hear your invitation to be a priest
in our diocese.
May those who are
opening their hearts
and minds to your call
be encouraged
and strengthened
through our enthusiasm
in your service. Amen.
You speak to us
and nourish us through
the life of Your Church community.
In the name of Jesus,
we ask you to send
your Spirit to us,
that men and women
among us will respond
to your call to service
in the Church.
We pray especially
in our day,
for those who hear your invitation to be a priest
in our diocese.
May those who are
opening their hearts
and minds to your call
be encouraged
and strengthened
through our enthusiasm
in your service. Amen.
Loughboy Library
Summer Reading Challenge for Children: register at any library from 1st July . Collect prizes and stickers as you read your 10 books.
Book Club: meets on Thursday at 10.30am to discuss “Academy Street” & “Nora Webster”.
Irish Conversation Circle: meets on Wednesdays at 11.00am.
Toddler Hour: every Thursday at 11.30am. Jellybean Julie Show on 23rd July. Please book on 056 779 4176.
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.
Starcamp
Ireland's leading and most renowned performing and fun Summer Camp, is coming to Kilkenny City in Loreto Secondary School from the 6th - 10th July.
Open to boys and girls aged 4-13. Starcamp's core ethos is to instil confidence and self-esteem through praise and recognition. Sing, Dance and Act all while making new friends and having fun. Run by professional, experienced, fully trained and Garda vetted leaders, choreographers and drama coaches. To book your child's place or see a full list of locations, visit www.starcamp.ie or call 021 4377900.
Open to boys and girls aged 4-13. Starcamp's core ethos is to instil confidence and self-esteem through praise and recognition. Sing, Dance and Act all while making new friends and having fun. Run by professional, experienced, fully trained and Garda vetted leaders, choreographers and drama coaches. To book your child's place or see a full list of locations, visit www.starcamp.ie or call 021 4377900.
Parks Tennis
Coaching and fun for girls and boys aged 6 to 17 years of age. Just €20/€25 for two weeks. (Or 1 or 1 ½ hours tennis coaching and skills games per day depending on venue.) From 6th July to 31st July. For information call 085 282 8846 (6.00 - 8.00pm only).
