Mission Sunday - Abundant Life
Today is World Mission Sunday. The theme this year is Abundant Life. As Christians each of us has an obligation to spread the gospel of faith, hope and love in the world. From the time of Jesus Christ, it was the responsibility of His disciples to spread the Good News. He said to them: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned”. (Mark 16:15-16). We are very proud of our missionaries who spread the Good News through their teaching and their witness to the Word of God. Charlie Bird said “I have met many Irish missionaries working among the poorest of the poor, supporting migrant workers, helping victims of trafficking and maltreatment and also involved in environmental issues.” We can help them by praying for them and by providing funds. That they be faithful to the mission of Jesus and proclaim the good news. See www.wmi.ie
Synod on the Family
At present the Synod on the Family is being held in Rome. Pope Francis has asked for our prayers: Lord, you are the guide and protector of your church. We implore you, Lord, to fill your servants with a spirit of understanding, truth and peace that they may understand your will and may work diligently to bring it to fruition. Amen.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The monthly collection for the parish conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will take place at all Masses this weekend. Please support.
October Stations
We invite parishioners to contribute towards the income of the parish clergy and bishop through the October Stations. Special envelopes can be found in the envelope contribution packs or you may use any envelope and mark it “Stations”. The priests of the parish and bishop acknowledge with gratitude your contributions towards their upkeep. Thank you.
Harvest Thanksgiving Mass
Our annual Harvest Thanksgiving Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Foulkstown at 10.00am on this Sunday, 18th October. Together we give thanks to God for his goodness and especially for the produce of the harvest.
Monster Bingo for St. Mary’s Cathedral
A Monster Bingo with €15,000 prize money will be held in Cillín Hill, Kilkenny on this Sunday, 18th October at 3.00pm in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral Restoration Fund. Please support.
Crisis in Mental Health
On Tuesday, 3rd November at 8.00pm in St. Fiacre’s Church Dr. Fergus Heffernan will speak on The Crisis in Mental Health in Ireland today. Proceeds to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, bringing children with special needs to Lourdes at Easter 2016.
Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Christopher Carroll, Cashel Avenue. Requiem Mass at Bennekerry at 11.00am on Monday. Mary Hehir, Waterford Road. Maura Doheny, Ballycallan. Mary Breen, Gowran. Liam Nolan, Claddagh Court. Alice Rice, Castlecomer. John Butler, Castlecomer Road. Chrissie Furlong, Wexford. Seamus Walsh, Dublin. Carmel Kealy, Ballyfoyle.
Months Mind: Eileen McGrath (Sun 10.30)
Anniversaries: Anthona & Ned Bourke (Sat 6.15). Ned Nolan (Sat 7.00). Gerard Cleere (Sun 9.30). Jennifer Mulhall (Sun 10.00). John Joe Kealy (Sun 11.00). Frank Stapleton (Sun 12.00). Paddy Cullen (Sun 12.30). Bridgett Butler (Tues 10.30). Tony Adams (Fri 10.30). Helen Raftery (Sat 9.30). Eithne O’Connor. Nancy Coyne. Bill Cody. Bernadette Dermody. Mick & Mai Brennan. Julie Burke. Jack Cantwell. Michael Walsh. Martin & Ann Mulhall. David Doran.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Breda Hehir (Sat 6.15). Sr. Alma Conway (Sat 7.00). Tom Foley (Sun 9.30). Joseph Eardly (Sun 10.00). Mary McCormack (Sun 10.30). Annie (Nancy) Tiernan (Sun 11.00). Billy Clune (Sun 12.00). Henrietta Hyland (Sun 12.30).
Readers of God’s Word in Church
The new readers rota is being prepared. We are particularly in need of readers for the 11.00am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church. Anyone interested in proclaiming God’s Word at any of our Masses should contact the Parish Office on 056 776 4400.
St. Patrick’s Adult Choir
Fill your hearts with joy! Singing in a choir is a more effective way to improve your physical and mental wellbeing than taking part in a team sport, according to recent research. If you enjoy singing we’d be glad to welcome you along to enhance the mood with the Adult Choir in St. Patrick’s Church on Mondays at 6.45pm (or on Sundays at 11.00am).
Christian Mediation
“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46.
Christian Meditation has resumed in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre at 4.00pm each Wednesday. Newcomers welcome.
Loughboy Library
Mobile phone and computer help is available on Fridays from 2.45 - 3.45pm. Just drop in.
Halloween Storytime & Crafts for children takes place on Thursday 29th October at 11.30am.
St Canice’s Parish Light of Hope Project
St Canice’s Parish Light of Hope Project continues on this Wednesday with the following events:
11.00am: Audio visual presentation on Pope Francis at St. Canice’s Parish Centre.
7.30pm: Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor, former Archbishop of Westminster, on ‘Francis: A Witness to Mercy’. Cardinal Cormac will reflect on Francis’ ministry to date and what this Argentinean Pope means when he speaks of Mercy.
All are welcome.
Rosary at the Grotto
The rosary will be recited on each Sunday during October at The Grotto adjacent to Seville Lodge on the Callan Road at 3.00pm. All are welcome.
Vocational School
Kilkenny City Vocational School welcome past and present staff, students, friends and their families to a Memorial Service on Friday, 23rd October at 11.15am. Queries: Helen Duggan on 086 048 8922.
Evangelisation Outreach
A weekend retreat in Seville Lodge, Kilkenny on Friday 23rd to 25th October. We invite you to join us with Fr. Kevin O’Boyle S.S.C., an experienced missionary who has worked in Chile for many years; he will help us to see the Holy Spirit in action. This retreat is aimed at people who will respond to the call of Pope Francis to “go out and wake up the world”. Evangelisation Outreach is formed by adults and young people who come together for prayer and formation and become active in service to the Church in the Diocese of Ossory in sharing the “Joy of the Gospel”. Further information Joe Bolger 087 252 7930, Mairin McGrath 087 621 1395, Geraldine Maher 086 108 5266.
Celebrating Religious Life in our Diocese
Sunday 29th November at St. Kieran’s College from 12noon - 5.00pm concluding with Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 5.30pm.
Gardening Lecture
Lecture by Frances McDonald, Wexford Garden Tour Manager, on Thursday 22nd of October at 8.00pm at Clubhouse Hotel. Entrance and Refreshments: €7 All welcome.
Noreside Resource Centre
Free 8 hour basic computing course. An ideal course for the elderly. Noreside Resource Centre, 3 St Canice’s Court, Dean Street on 056 776 2146.
Parent to Parent
P2P is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with special needs. First Wednesday of the month in St. Patrick's Parish Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact 087 904 0208 or 086 160 8341.
Lost Near St. Fiacre’s Church
A small brown envelope. Important! 056 776 4400.
Suicide Grief Awareness Programme
Kilkenny Bereavement Support is running a six week programme. Venue: Villa Maria, Talbot’s Inch, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. Time and Dates: 8.00pm on Tuesdays 20th, 27th October and 3rd November. Enquiries to Bereavement Support on 056 775 6538.
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.
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 - see www.gro.ie for more information about this aspect of preparations.
Contact the parish where you now reside where pre-marriage papers will be prepared for forwarding to the place of marriage. www.gettingmarried.ie is a useful source of information for couples as they plan the big day.
Suicide Grief Awareness Programme
Kilkenny Bereavement Support is running a six week programme. Venue: Villa Maria, Talbot’s Inch, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. Time and Dates: 8.00pm on Tuesdays 20th, 27th October and 3rd November. Enquiries to Bereavement Support on 056 775 6538.
Kilkenny Arch Club
Kilkenny Arch Club is a social club for Children aged between 6 and 14 years with extra support needs and their siblings. It runs on alternate Saturdays of school calendar year commencing Saturday 3rd Oct 11am to 1pm in S.O.S. Sports hall, Seville lodge Callan Road. New members and new volunteers please phone Noreen @ 083 151 7217 or Frances @ 087 689 6211.
