Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins
Ash Wednesday occurs this week and is the beginning of the Season of Lent. At our morning Masses we will bless ashes and begin our Lenten observance. Please note that pupils from our local schools may be present for the distribution of ashes at 9.30am and 10.30am Masses. If you wish to avoid the large crowds, we have an evening Mass at 6.15pm in St. Fiacre’s Church.
Extra Mass for Lent
As mentioned above, starting on Wednesday there will be an evening Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church at 6.15pm on each weekday of Lent.
Do Something Special this Lent!
Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the duration of Lent. Take this opportunity to help someone you love with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom and wellbeing. Take the Short-Term Pledge and make a difference to someone’s life! Visit www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact Fr. Liam on 056 776 4400.
Trócaire Family Fast Boxes
The annual Trócaire Lenten Appeal begins on Wednesday. Trocaire Boxes are available at the back of all our churches as a way of helping the needy. Please do take one and use it during Lent.
Confirmation
Congratulations to the girls and boys of St. John of God School, St. Patrick’s De La Salle School and Kilkenny School Project on receiving their Confirmation yesterday (Saturday) in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
We look forward to celebrating the Sacrament with the boys and girls of the School of the Holy Spirit on Thursday of this week. We pray that the fullness of God’s Holy Spirit will guide and direct their lives and bring them God’s blessing.
Lourdes
St. Patrick’s Parish Lourdes Committee are inviting anyone from the Parish to avail of a sponsored trip to Lourdes in May 2016. So if you are ill, or have been ill, elderly or have just gone through a bad time, please contact the Parish Office. 056 7764400.
Pray for Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Helen Bannon, Ballyragget. Tom Morrisson, Fermoy, Cork. Joan Farrell, Garringreen. Funeral prayers on Monday 8th Feb at 9.30am at Hehir’s Funeral Home followed by removal to st. John’s Church for 10.30am requiem Mass. Cremation afterwards at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Margaret (Maggie) Davis, Croan, Danesfort. Angela Walsh, Jerpoint.
Anniversaries: Mena Somers (Sat 6.15). Noeline Flood (Sat 7.00). Richard & Lilly Purcell (Sun 9.30). Lil, Billy & Eamon Costelloe (Sun 10.00). John & Jack Ryan (Sun 10.30). Michael Moore (Sun 11.00). John Collins (Sun 12.00). Rory Quinn (Sun 12.30). Sean O’Grady (Wed 10.30), John O’Rourke (Fri 10..30). Brian Murphy. Michael Blanchfield. Ellen Egan. Bernie Dunne. Tom Bolger. Anne & John Morrissey. Michael Kenealy. Jim Murphy. Maura Gaffney. Ellen Bourke. Janet Rooney. Mary & Cecil Pullan. Mary Hayes.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Thomas Kavanagh (Sat 6.15). Michael Walsh & Milo Bourke (Sat 7.00). Peggy Shanahan (Sun 9.30). Mary, Mick & Liam Costello (Sun 10.00). Michael & Stella Hynes (Sun 10.30). Kitty Sweeney (Months Mind Sun 11.00). Peter Quinn (Sun 12.00). Ursula Maher (Sun 12.30).
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome
From 29th August to 3rd September 2016. Staying in the heart of Rome at the Irish College. Visiting all the major pilgrimage places of Rome. Audience with the Holy Father. Half day trip to the beautiful town of Castelgandolfo on Lake Albano. Mass beside the tomb of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cost: €860 per person sharing. Ossory Adult Faith Development. Tel: 056 775 3624. Email: afd@ossory.ie.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
Monthly meeting of St Joseph Young Priests Society will be held in Parish Centre on Friday next 12th February after 10.30 mass in St Fiacre's Church.
Rosary
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday 7th February at 3pm. All are welcome.
Church Gate Collection
Enable Ireland will hold their annual church gate collection next weekend 6th/7th February outside all Masses.
Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Bookings are now being taken for the annual Ossory Diocesan a Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place from 22nd to 27th May 2016. Please call Eleanor at 051 880 414 or glenmore@ossory.ie for further information and booking.
Our Parish Shop
There are lots of items of a religious nature, including Confirmation medals and badges, available at reasonable prices in our Parish Shop which is located in the foyer of the Parish Center. Papal blessing parchments to mark weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, jubilees and some other occasions are available through the Parish Shop.
The Brickx Club
The Brickx Club Kilkenny is a social club especially for children aged 4-12 years of all abilities - we are holding a two hour building workshop in The Watershed Kilkenny on Saturday 20th February from 11-1pm - €15 per child - to book please contact Alison on 087-2417568 or see our Facebook page - The Brickx Club Kilkenny
Table Quiz
In Aid of Temple St. Friday 19th February at 9.30pm in Kyteler’s Inn. €40 per table. All are welcome.
Starburst Easter Camp
Starburst Easter Camp is back. 21st, 22nd & 23rd March. 10-1pm daily. Suitable for children 4-12 yrs. The camp takes place in The Scout's Den. Drama, Art, Music, Games and much more. Contact Kate on 0851142686 for more information or to make a booking.
Coláiste Pobail Osraí
Tá me fhéin agus mo fhoireann ag glacadh páirte i gcomórtas Gaeilge ar scoil. Dúshlán 50 an t-ainm atá ar. Niamh Ní Ruiséil is ainm dom. Tá Carolyn Ní Eochaidh agus Éabha Ní Shluain ar mo fhoireann chomh maith. Freastlaímíd ar Coláiste Pobail Osraí. Is scoil lán Gaeilge í. Mar pháirt don chomórtas dúirt siad linn píosa faoin ghaeilge agus ár bhfoireann a chur san nuachlitir in ár paróiste áitiúil. Béimíd fíor bhuíoch má thugann gach duine tacaíocht dúinn agus don gaeilge mar theanga. Go raibh maith agat.
Thomastown Parish
Gala Concert Thomastown Parish Church Celebrating the newly refurbished Organ on Sunday 7th February 2016 at 7pm with St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band, Sospiro Male Voice Choir, featuring Organ solos by Derek Verso and Dr. Frank Lawrence. Admission Free. Donations welcome.
Kilkenny Flower Club
Demonstration by Maura Donnelly at Kilkenny Flower Club in Butler House on Thursday, 11th Feb at 8pm
Samaritans
Carlow Kilkenny Samaritans will hold an information evening in Butler House, Patrick Street, Kilkenny at 7.30pm on Tuesday 9th February 2016.
Parish Newsletter
All items for inclusion must be submitted by Thursday afternoons. As usual parish and diocesan notices take priority. Late notices will appear on our Facebook and web page (see banner above for addresses).
LARC Community Childcare
A community based childcare centre located at 54/55 Hollybank Lawn, Clongowan. Now taking bookings for Easter Camp for children from 4yrs – 12yrs running from Monday 21st March to Friday 1st April 9.30am – 3.30pm daily. Enrolling for ECCE Pre School places for Sept 2016, register now to avoid disappointment. Places available in our Playschool, Preschool and After Schools programmes.
For more information call Annette on 056 7764700
Retrouvaille a Lifeline for Marriage
Is your marriage stressed, unloving or cold? Do you feel alone or distant from your spouse? Have you lost the desire to communicate with each other? Do you feel disillusioned or bored in your marriage? Have you separated, divorced, or are you thinking of doing so, but want to try again? The Retrouvaille programme can help you recover your marriage. Next programme 5th – 7th February. For information contact Tony & Anne 01 495 3536 or visit www.retrouvaille.ie.
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.
· 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.
