Feast of the Assumption
Next Saturday, 15th August is the feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. This is an important solemnity in the Church and it is a holyday of obligation. Our Masses for this feast follow the same schedule as a Sunday, vigil Masses on Friday at 6.15pm and 7.00pm and the usual Sunday morning timetable for Saturday Masses.
Please join us in honouring our Blessed Mother.
Work in St. Patrick’s Church
The final piece of work will commence in the sanctuary of the church starting this Monday. This is the repair to the truss above the side chapel which has developed cracks over the years.
As before, we will have Mass at the normal times using a portable altar. Should the need arise, funerals will be redirected to either of our other two churches. As soon as work is completed, we will be back to normal.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
St. Fiacre’s Well Novena
The annual novena to St. Fiacre begins with rosary and prayers at the well in Kilfera on Saturday, 22nd August at 8.00pm. This will continue each evening at 8.00pm with concluding prayers and Mass on Sunday, 30th August at 3.00pm. All welcome.
Faith and Family Novena
The annual Knock Novena runs from 14th to 22nd August. Daily ceremonies at 3.00pm and 8.30pm. Workshops at 12.00 noon and 6.00pm. This year’s theme is “Faith and Family”. Speakers include: Cardinal Dolan, New York; Archbishop Eamon Martin, Armagh; Bishop Kevin Doran, Elphin; Peter Sutherland, UN Special Representative on International Migration; Joan Freeman, Pieta House. Full programme available on www.knockshrine.ie
Theology Matters!
The Priory Institute invites you to join their enthusiastic student community and study theology from home or in class. Application deadline is 21st September. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com or phone 01 404 8124.
Thinking of Getting Married Soon?
Couples wishing to be married in our parish are asked to note the following: Contact the Parish Office (776 4400) as early as possible to book your preferred date. Bookings are 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 months before the date.
Contact the parish where you now reside where pre-marriage papers will be prepared for forwarding to the place of marriage.
Visit www.gettingmarried.ie which provides useful information, hints and tips.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: John Brennan, Mill Street, Thomastown and late of Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Sunday at St. Bennett’s Church, Bennettsbridge. Burial afterwards in Foulkstown Cemetery. Elizabeth Hickman, Garden Villas. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Sunday at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Burial afterwards in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. Kathleen Fox, Castlecomer Road. Requiem Mass at 11.30am on Sunday at St. Canice’s Church. Burial afterwards in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. Bridget Kelly, Greensbridge Court. Funeral arrangements later. Phil Doyle, Lord Edward Street and late of Firhouse. Paddy Henderson, Waterford Road.
Months Mind: Teresa Burke (Months Mind Sun 12.30).
Anniversaries: Mary Coogan (Sat 6:15). Jackie Coonan (Sat 7.00). Phil O’Neill (Sun 10.00). Martin Mulhall (Sun 11.00) James & Margaret Bambrick (Sun 12.00). Ellen McEvoy (Mon 9.30). Eileen Tynan (Tues 9.30). Gabriel Warde (Tues 10.30). John, Catherine, Helen and John Waldron (Fri 10.30). Martin Doran. Edward & Christina O’Shaughnessy. Ned O’Shaughnessy. Nin Bligh.
Intentions for next weekend: Kathleen Brophy (Sat 6:15). Patrick Curran & Edna Carolan (Sat 7.00). Evelyn Hughes (Sun 9.30). Davina Crosby (Sun 10.00). Tom Ryan (Sun 10.30). Jim Drohan (Sun 11.00). Eddie Kelly (Sun 12.00). Margaret Shanahan (Sun 12.30).
Best Of Luck Kilkenny
We join in wishing Brian, and all the lads all the very best as they take on Galway in the minor and Waterford in the senior All Ireland Hurling Semi-finals in Croke Park on Sunday.
To those travelling to the match: have a safe journey; those cheering from the armchairs, don’t get too carried away!
Church Gate Collection
SOS Kilkenny will hold their annual church gate collection on next weekend. Please support.
Papal Blessings
Papal blessing parchments to mark weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, jubilees and some other occasions are available through the Parish Shop. Please enquire at the reception desk in the Parish Centre.
There are lots of other items of a religious nature available at reasonable prices in our parish shop which is located in the Parish Center.
National Dawn Walk for Cancer
The walk will take place on Saturday morning 22nd August at 5.45am. It is a 10km journey over Mount Leinster, from The Nine Stones to Myshall, Co. Carlow. Walk will be led by Bishop Denis Nulty. Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment. The cost is €10 per adult and €5 per child. Further information and booking: call 085 747 3522. or please see our website at www.nationaldawnwalkforcancer.com.
Art and Photography Exhibition
There will be an exhibition of art and photography by religious, priests and friends in the Chapter House, St. Mary’s Cathedral from 7th to 15th August.
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
Irish National Eucharistic Congress
The Irish Catholic Bishops Conference will celebrate a National Eucharistic Congress on the weekend of 26th -27th September 2015 at Knock Shrine. The Congress will serve both as a spiritual preparation for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress 2016 in Cebu next January and as an opportunity to focus in the light of our Eucharistic communion on some of the important pastoral questions in the life of the Church at this time.
The theme for the National Congress, echoing the theme of IEC2016, is “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27). This theme will be reflected in all homilies and presentations given at the Congress. The Congress, which is free of charge, will have a particular focus on Marriage and the Family as well as the Year of Consecrated Life and the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy.
Lough Derg
Three Day Pilgrimage available any day up until Thursday, 13th August. “Coming away from everyday life offers the space to look at the past with understanding, make sense of the present and look to the shores of new possibilities.”
Day Retreats recommence on 17th August. For further information: 071 986 1518 or inforoughderg.org
Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th August 2015. For young people aged 16-35, this is a great opportunity to find out what your Catholic faith is all about in a friendly, chilled-out atmosphere. There is an action packed programme of inspiring talks, workshops, testimonies, prayer, music, drama and much more. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from around Ireland. For info or to book see www.youth2000.ie or telephone 01 675 3690.
Typing and Computers
Courses beginning in September. One-to-one or group sessions, beginner and improver levels. Suitable for secondary school and college students, professionals and older people. Call Majella on 086 371 3573 for further information.
Tweed Return to Kilkenny
There is a fundraiser on Saturday 15th August in the Newpark Hotel Kilkenny. 80’s band Tweed will be performing on the night. Proceeds raised on the night go to The Carers Association and Chernobyl Kilkenny outreach group. Hope to see you there.
Notices for the Newsletter
Please ensure that all notices for inclusion in the parish newsletter are in by Thursday. Parish and diocesan notices take priority. Include a phone number with all notices where possible in case there is a query. Anniversary notices should only be left into the parish office by email, phone or by hand.
Tommy Fleming In Concert
Early notice of a concert on Thursday 1st October 2015 at 8.00pm at St. Colman’s Church, Conahy Jenkinstown. Tickets available from Post Office, Castlecomer and Ballyragget, and Rollercoaster Records Kilkenny.
