Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Easter Sunday, 26th March 2016

Happy Easter

The priests and members of the St. Patrick’s Parish Pastoral Council wish all in our community a very happy Easter.  May the blessings of the Lord’s resurrection give us new hope and strengthen our faith during the coming months.



Holy Week Liturgies

Thanks to all who helped celebrate our Holy Week Liturgies.  Many people worked away in the background while others came forward to help in the sanctuary.  Thanks to all.

Thanks also to all who attended our Holy Week Liturgies.  It was uplifting to join in prayer with so many from within our community and beyond.



Easter Week in our Parish

Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church at 11.00am each morning during the coming week.  Please note: there will be no 9.30am Mass at St. Patrick’s Church and no 10.30am Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church.  There will be no exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Fiacre's Church on Easter Monday.



Easter Offering

Many thanks to all who support us priests (and bishop), through the five special contribution envelopes.  The Easter Offering is taken up around now.  Sincere thanks for your generosity.



Healing Service

Come and enjoy the healing power of Jesus.

With Janice and Moss Carraig.  The Holy Spirit prayer ministry (as seen on ‘Would You Believe’) at 3pm on the 2nd April 2016 in St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy.  For more info contact: Janice on 069 77628 or 0876174639 or Teresa on 0861680370

To view Web site www.calcuttaaid.com



Pray for Our Deceased Friends

Recently Deceased:  John O’Sullivan, Westfield Drive and Larchfield.  Requiem Mass, Sunday at 12 noon, St. Fiacre’s Church.  Interment afterwards in Foulkstown Cemetery. Jim McGrath, Bamford.  Rosary Sun 8pm in Cuffesgrange.  Funeral Prayers, Mon 10am followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church for 11am Requiem Mass.  Interment Danesfort Cemetery.  Kevin Lynch, Archer’s Ave.  Requiem Mass, Monday, 12 noon, St. Joseph’s Church, Foulkstown.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.  Thomas Kiely, Bishop Birch Place. David Glynn, Glendine. Terry Walsh, St. John’s Court & Larchfield.  Eileen Harrington, Edenvale Close.  Margaret Murphy, Maudlin St.

Anniversaries: Frank Dawson (Sun 11.00). Mary Lawler (Sun 12.30). Pauline Conroy . Mary Delaney & Sheila Daisy Ramsbottom. (Thurs 11.00).  Michael Slattery (Fri 11.00). Thomas Donnelly. Edward & Mary Teresa McDonald. Brigid Della Maher. Martin & Elizabeth Brennan. Katie & Mary Mullally.  Rose & Ted Kenny. Bridget Tallis. Annie & Dick Burke. Ann & Joe Walsh. May McCann. Eileen Quigley. Martin Morrissey. Mikey Delaney.  Paddy Blanchfield. Paddy Walsh. John Curran. Elizabeth Kavanagh. Myles, Thomas & John Delaney.  Tom, Ann & Johnny Delaney (Tues 11am).

Intentions for Next Weekend:  Paddy Tomney (Sat 6.15). Sr. Philomena Corbett (Sat 7.00). Ann Whyte (nee Aherne) (Sun 10.00). Frank Cantwell (Sun 10.30). Gordon Deevy (Sun 11.00). Paddy & Teresa Burke (Sun 12.00). Oliver Kelly (Sun 12.30). 



Eucharistic Ministers

The new rota has been printed and is available from the sacristies. 



First Friday

Fr.  Liam will visit the sick and housebound  on the 7th and 8th of April as arranged.  Fr. Roderick will visit as previously arranged.              



Remembrance Service

St Luke’s Hospital will be holding it’s the annual remembrance ceremony for families who have been bereaved by the death of their child through miscarriage, still-birth or early infancy death. Wednesday, April 13th   in St Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy, Kilkenny at 7.30pm.  Refreshments  after the ceremony.



Ossory Times

The latest edition of the Ossory Times is now available from the sacristies.  €2 per copy. 



St. Mary’s Cathedral Restoration

Diocesan Draw

The 1st of the Diocesan Monthly Draws for the coming year in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral Restoration Fund  will take place on Wednesday, 30th March 2016 in the Chapter Room.   Subscribers and Promoters very welcome.   Subscription €10 per month. If you would like to join, contact the priests of the parish or the Parish Office 056 7764400.

Fr. Liam Lawton

Fr. Liam Lawton accompanied by the RTE Light Orchestra, St. Mary's Cathedral, Friday, 8th April 2016 at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €25, Tickets available in almost every parish in the Diocese, at the Cathedral Bookshop and at the Diocesan Office. For more details Phone Fr. Pat Dalton 086-8283478 or Nellie at 086-0276332.



Divine Mercy Sunday, 3rd April 2016

Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny from  2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.  Rosary, Chaplet of Mercy, Confession, Holy Hour, Mass at 4.00 p.m., followed by blessing of St. Faustina Relic.  Directed by Fr. Willie Purcell. All are welcome.




Marian Movement of Priests

Marian Movements of Priests, Monday 28th March at 7.30pm in St. Joseph’s Mill Hill on the Waterford Road.  Mass, Rosary and Holy Hour.  


Kilkenny Historical Society Lecture

Topic: Padraig Pearse. Speaker: Mr Pat Cooke

Date: Thursday, March 31st. Time: 8pm. Venue: Mullinavat Parish Hall (opposite church). Admission: €5 (members and students free).



Westcourt News

A mass to pray for the intercession of Blessed Edmund Rice in our lives and for his canonisation will take place in Westcourt on Monday, 28th March 2016 at 7.30pm.  The liturgy will be organised by the Callan 1916 Centenary Committee.



The Universe Story & God

Come and explore with Dr Margaret Twomey RSM how contemporary ways of thinking about the world are reflected in ancient Christian tradition; how theology can be enhanced by evolutionary theory and how the Universe Story calls for justice for all. Details as follows: Date: Saturday April 23rd; Venue: St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny; Time: 10.00-4.30; Cost €10. Please bring packed lunch. Please book before 18 April by contacting: Catherina or Catherine at 056 7722870 9—5 pm.



World Youth Day 2016

World Youth Day will be celebrated this July in Krakow from July 25th to July 31st.  Young people, over the age of 18 years of age, are invited to Contact Fr. Richard Scriven (087 2420033) or Derek Dooley (087 938 4242) if they would like to participate in this pilgrimage with Pope Francis to the homeland of Pope John Paul II.  Further information from Fr Scriven, PP Inistioge, 087 2420033 or inistioge@ossory.ie or wyd@ossory.ie



Fr. Philip O’Halloran

Annual whist drive for Fr Philip O' Halloran's Missionary work for the Mill Hill Fathers in Uganda, will be held in Callan Parish Hall on Wednesday 30th March at 8pm.  All welcome. Donations greatly appreciated.



Rosary

The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues on Sunday 3rd April. at 3pm.  All are welcome. 
















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Palm Sunday, 20th March 2016

Palm Sunday
Today, we enter the holiest week of our liturgical year, celebrating in a very solemn manner the passion, death, and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 
In our newsletter today we offer several ways by which we can enter deeply into this reality during the coming Holy Week.  In doing so we grow closer to Jesus, acknowledge him as Saviour, offer thanks for his sacrifice, and celebrate our new life in him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life for all people.
The Holy Week timetable for our parish is printed on the front of this newsletter.  Please make time for at least some of the ceremonies and stations which will be celebrated during the week. 
A good start would be to come along and join the bishop, priests and religious of the diocese at the Mass of Chrism in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 7.30pm on this Wednesday, 23rd  March. 
May this week be truly holy for you and may you experience that sense of wonder and gratitude that Christ made such a sacrifice, his very self, to Our Father, that we might, free from sin, serve him in holiness and justice all the days of our lives.
“Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.  You are the Saviour of the world.”

Mass of Chrism
The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 1st April at 7.30pm.  Sacred Oils, for use in the diocese during the coming year, will be consecrated by Bishop Séamus during this liturgy. All are welcome.

Penitential Service
St. Patrick’s Church will host a Penitential Service at 12.00 noon on Good Friday.  The service will be based on the Stations of the Cross and will provide an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance for Easter.  We welcome you.

Good Friday Walk
The Annual Good Friday Walk led by Bishop Séamus will take place from St. John's Church, Kilkenny at 7.00pm to St. Mary's Cathedral for a service led by the Kilkenny Gospel Choir. The relic of the True Cross will be available for blessing. All welcome.

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre will close on next Wednesday evening and reopen at 8.00am on Tuesday, 29th March.  The centre will not be available to groups during this period.

St. Patrick’s Parish Office
The Parish Office will close to the public on Holy Thursday at 4.00pm and reopen on Monday, 4th April at 9.00am.  In the meantime priests will be available on 056 776 4400.  Please follow the teleprompts and dial the extension of the priest required or press ’2’ for the priest on duty.

First Friday
Fr. Liam will visit the sick and housebound on
Tuesday and Thursday of this week. 

Solemn Easter Vigil
We particularly invite all parishioners to celebrate the Solemn Easter Vigil which begins at 9.00pm on Saturday evening.  This event, which is celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, should be the highlight of the year for those who believe that Christ died for our sins and rose again to save us from eternal damnation.

Extra Mass During Lent
Thanks to all who attended the extra 6.15pm Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church during Lent.   See the timetable printed on the front for our full Easter ceremonies.
 
Contribution Envelopes
The coming year’s parish contribution envelopes are in the process of being distributed.  We ask that distributors who have not collected their envelopes to please do so as soon as possible. Thanks to those who continue to support our parish through Parish Envelope contributions. Your continued support is essential and very much appreciated.  Please contact the Parish Office during the week if you did not receive a pack of envelopes and would like to contribute in this way. 

Save the Date!!!
A farewell Mass for Fr. Dan will take place on Friday 15th April at 7.30pm in St. Fiacre’s Church followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre.  (Please note the change of date). 

Pray For Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Mortimer O’Shea. Bennettsbridge Road.  Teresa O’Brien, Kilworth, Co .Cork.   Larry  Britton, Greenshill.  Bill Whelan, London & Joseph’s Road.
Anniversaries: Mary & Anthony Cantwell (Sat 6.15). Chris Kenny (Sat 7.00). Philip Mahony (Sun 9.30), John & Ellen McDonald (Sun 10.00). Des Cullen (Sun 10.30). Pat Mullins (Sun 11.00). Marie Phelan (Sun 12.00). Michael McInerney (Sun 12.30). Jane & Henry Glynn (Tues 10.30). Jessica Harper Brennan & Denis Kavanagh (Tues 6.15). Tommy Byrne (Wed 6.15). Billy Connick. Brigid Slattery. John & Annie Free. Liam Bergin. Lou McCarthy. Eamon O’Neill. John Murray. Mary Coyne. Billy Wallace. Philip, Johanna & John Larkin.  Michael & Mary Conway. Thomas Long.  Patrick (Rusty) Scanlon.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Frank Dawson (Sun 11.00). Mary Lawlor (Sun 12.00).
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

The Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross (sometimes also called the “Way of the Cross” or Via Crucis, in Latin) is a traditional devotion tracing the events on the way to Christ’s crucifixion. The devotion has its roots in the practice of pilgrimage to Jerusalem, especially to sites along the way to the cross. In the fifteenth century, as it became difficult for Christians to visit Jerusalem, the Franciscans began to erect outdoor shrines in Europe to recall these holy places, and in later centuries the devotion took root throughout the entire Church. We encourage you to visit our churches during the coming week to reflect on the Lord’s Passion. There will be a public celebration of the Stations at St. Patrick’s Church at 12.00 noon on Good Friday and at St. Joseph’s Church at 7.30pm on the same day.  Those who cannot get out to church can attend the Stations of the Cross in your own time and in your own home by visiting the virtual Stations of the Cross at http://bustedhalo.com/video/virtual-stations-of-the-cross

Easter Dues
Easter Dues, in support of the priests of the parish and the bishop will be taken up next weekend.  Please use the special envelope in the contribution pack or any envelope.  Thanks.

New Ministers of the Eucharist
A number of parishioners have trained to take their places as Eucharistic Ministers in our parish.  These will be commissioned at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Patrick’s Church at 8.00pm on Holy Thursday.  We thank those who retire their commission at this time having served the parish community for the past nine years.

Trócaire Family Fast Boxes
The time has come to return the Trócaire Family Fast boxes.  Thanks to those who used the boxes during Lent to contribute to Trócaire's work in combating the global water crisis.  It would help if you could convert any small change into larger amounts before you return the box to the church.

Fun Run
St. Patrick’s De La Salle Boys school will hold their annual Family Fun Run on Sunday 17th April from James Stephens Club in Larchfield.  Start you training now.  More details later. 

St. Mary’s Cathedral Restoration
Diocesan Draw
The 1st of the Diocesan Monthly Draws for the coming year in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral Restoration Fund  will take place on Wednesday, 30th March 2016 in the Chapter Room.    Subscribers and Promoters very welcome.   Subscription €10 per month. Contact the Parish Office 056 7764400.
Fr. Liam Lawton
Fr. Liam Lawton accompanied by the RTE Light Orchestra, St. Mary's Cathedral, Friday, 8th April 2016 at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €25, Tickets available in almost every parish in the Diocese, at the Cathedral Bookshop and at the Diocesan Office. For more details Phone Fr. Pat Dalton 086-8283478 or Nellie at 086-0276332.

St. Fiacre’s Gardeners
Those who maintain the gardens at the parish centre, will gather on Monday evening at 6pm. Thanks to all involved for keeping the grounds and garden in top condition.

James Stephens GAA
5k Run/Walk in aid of James Stephens GAA Club.  Friday 25th March 2016 (Good Friday) at 11.30am.  Registration from 10.30am at James Stephens Clubrooms, Larchfield.  Fee: Adults €10, Children U16 €5. Family rate €20. (Route - starts at Clubrooms and loops around Waterford Road, Ring Road and Bennettsbridge Road. Contact Tim: 087 6764747 or Niall 086 3145770. 

Medjugorje
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Divine Mercy Sunday, 3rd April to 10th April next (inclusive) is being organised. Pope Francis has urged the faithful to make a pilgrimage for the special Jubilee of Mercy.  The pilgrimage costs €600 on a half-board basis. For information, please contact Fr. Benignus at the Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny, or Seán Hickey on 086 3715882.

Kilkenny Horticultural Society
Annual General meeting on Wednesday 23rd March 2016 at 8pm in The Club House Hotel.  Lecture by Mary Pyke on Rothe House Gardens.  Refreshments and plant sale.  Free Admission.

Historical Society Lecture
Topic: Padraig Pearse. Speaker: Mr Pat Cooke
Date: Thursday, March 31st. Time: 8pm
Venue: Mullinavat Parish Hall (opposite church)
Admission: €5 (members and students free).

Healing Service
Come and enjoy the healing power of Jesus.
With Janice and Moss Carraig.  The Holy Spirit prayer ministry (as seen on ‘Would You Believe’) at 3pm on the 2nd April 2016 in St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy. 
For more info contact: Janice on 069 77628 or 0876174639 or Teresa on 0861680370
To view Web site www.calcuttaaid.com

Safeguarding Policy
St. Patrick’s Parish values and encourages the participation of children and young people in parish liturgies and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.  We recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children and young people and are committed to their protection and support in a way that promotes their human dignity and integrity as children of God.  Further details and information on posters in our churches and on www.patricksparish.com.

Spring Literature Course
Kilkenny Campus at St Kieran’s College, Thursdays 7-9 pm, March 31st – April 21st. Four-week course. Fee €60 (excl. theatre). To book, email margaret.irish@nuim.ie or call 086 3935513.

Parish Newsletter
Items to be in by Thursday at the very latest.  After that they will appear the following week.
 take priority. Late notices will appear on our Facebook and web page (see banner above for addresses).  Due to limited space it is not possible to keep repeating an item each weekend. Items can be emailed to: stpatricksparish@ossory.ie.

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Fifth Sunday of Lent, 13th March 2016

Lá Fhéile Naomh Pádraig
Ceiliúraimid Lá Fhéile Naomh Pádraig Éarlaimh na hÉireann ar an Déardaoin seo chugainn, ní hamháin in Éirinn ach ar fud an domhain mhór. Tógadh mar sclábhaí é go hAontroim áit ar chaith sé, sé bliana ag aoireacht muc. Bhí sé mar nós aige guí chun Dé céad uair sa ló agus céad uair san oíche. D’éalaigh sé go dtí an Fhrainc agus oirníodh ina shagart é agus ina dhiaidh sin rinneadh easpag de. D’fhill sé ar Éirinn agus chraobhscaoil sé Soiscéal na Críostaíochta.
Tugann an fhéile deis dúinn buíochas a ghabháil le Dia as an tseoid luachmhar seo a bhronn Naomh Pádraig orainn. Gabhaimid buíochas chomh maith dóibh siúd idir chléir agus tuath a scaip an Creideamh ar fud an domhain. Bhí Pádraig umhal de shíor i láthair Dé. Ins an Confessio cuireann sé é féin in aithne dúinn mar seo “Mise Pádraig, peacach róthútach, an té is lú de na fíréin go léir agus an té is mó a bhfuil dímheas ag a lán.” Tugaimis ómós dó mar ba chóir. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ar chlann mhór dhomhanda na nGael, sa bhaile agus ar fud na cruinne, ar ár lá náisiúnta ceiliúrtha féin.

St. Patrick’s Day and Eve Mass Times
Wednesday Evening: St. Fiacre’s Church (6.15pm).  St. Patrick’s Church (7.00pm).
Thursday: St. Patrick’s Church (9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm. St. Joseph’s Church (10.00am). St. Fiacre’s Church (10.30am and 12.00noon). 

Save the Date!!!
A farewell Mass for Fr. Dan will take place on Friday 15th April at 7.30pm in St. Fiacre’s Church followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre.  (Please note the change of date).

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.

Pray for Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Michael Young, Parnell St. & England. Christina Kelly, Archers Avenue. Andy Wall, New Orchard Estate. Michael Morris, Fr. Albert Place. Bridget O’Brien, Loreto Avenue. Mary Mackey, Michael Street. Anna Oakes, Talbots Inch.  Jim Murphy, Ballycallan. Lar Kenny, Grange, Ballyragget. Mamie Byrne, Fr. Albert Place. Maria Rita Phillips (Thurs 10.30).
Anniversaries: John Dooley (Sat 6.15). Michael ‘Mick’ Brophy (Sat 7.00). Denis Foley (Sun 9.30). David Maher (Sun 10.00). Joe O’Neill (Sun 10.30). Lulu Lynch (Sun 11.00). Maudie & Milo Dunne (Sun 12.00). Sadie Lawlor (Sun 12.30).  William & Nora Lacey (Tues 10.30). Bridie Carroll (Wed 10.30). Bridget Eardly (Thurs 10.00). Jimmy Waters (Thurs 11.00). Gerry & Mary Coyne (Thurs 12.00). May & Michael Brannigan (Thurs 12.30). Kathleen Daly (Fri 6.15). Eamon, Frances, Padraig & Seamus Costello. Paddy Larkin. John & Kitty Cleere. Mary Hickey. James Doheny. Mary Browne. Ellen Audoire. William Meehan.
Intentions for Next Weekend:  Mary & Anthony Cantwell (Sat 6.15). Chris Kenny (Sat 7.00). John & Ellen McDonald (Sun 10.00). Des Cullen (Sun 10.30). Pat Mullins (Sun 11.00). Marie Phelan (Sun 12.00). Michael McInerney (Sun 12.30).

Parish Contribution Envelopes
This year’s parish envelopes are prepared and ready for distribution.  We ask the usual distributors to please call to the Parish Office from Monday afternoon to collect envelopes for your assigned areas. 

Annual Novena to St. Joseph
The annual Mill Hill Missionaries Novena to St. Joseph began on Friday 11th March and will continue until Saturday 19th March. Novena Mass and prayers every evening at 8.00pm in the Community Chapel at Mill Hill Missionaries , St. Joseph’s, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. All are welcome. 

St. Mary’s Cathedral Restoration
Diocesan Draw
The 1st of the Diocesan Monthly Draws for the coming year in aid of St. Mary's Cathedral Restoration Fund  will take place on Wednesday, 30th March 2016 in the Chapter Room.   Subscribers and Promoters very welcome.   Subscription €10 per month.
Fr. Liam Lawton
Fr. Liam Lawton accompanied by the RTE Light Orchestra, St. Mary's Cathedral, Friday, 8th April 2016 at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €25, Tickets available in almost every parish in the Diocese, at the Cathedral Bookshop and at the Diocesan Office. For more details Phone Fr. Pat Dalton 086-8283478 or Nellie at 086-0276332.

Lourdes
St. Patricks Parish Lourdes Committee are inviting anyone from the Parish to a 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,  no later than Monday March 14th, 2016. The Lourdes annual cabaret will take place on Saturday, 19th March, in the Village Inn. Raffle and Door prize on the night. The Uptown Band will provide the entertainment. Tickets are €5 available on the door or from the Parish Office.

Medjugorje
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Divine Mercy Sunday, 3rd April to 10th April next (inclusive) is being organised. Pope Francis has urged the faithful to make a pilgrimage for the special Jubilee of Mercy.  The pilgrimage costs €550 before the 17th of Feb and €650 thereafter, on a half-board basis. For information, please contact Fr. Benignus at the Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny, or Seán Hickey on 086 3715882.

Mass for Ireland
St Mel’s Cathedral – Saturday, 19th March 2016
An Teaghlach Naofa is dedicated to The Holy Family of Nazareth and under the patronage of St. John Paul. Mass for Ireland in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Saturday 19th March, Feast day of St. Joseph, with prayers for of families, marriages and protection of human life in Ireland.  Rosary at 2.30 p.m and  procession to altar of The Holy Family,  Mass at 3pm., Holy Hour 4 pm.  For further information contact Josephine on 087-2989821 or visit www.anteaghlachnaofa.ie.

Kilkenny Branch MS Society
The Kilkenny Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold their church gate collection on this Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March. 

Coffee Morning/Cake Sale
Friday 18th March at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre from 10.30am. To fundraise for 2 local students who are volunteering abroad this summer.

Loughboy Library
Celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge next Wednesday March 16th with musicians from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Ēireann. Join us for  a morning of music, song and comhrá commencing at 11am.  Online Learning Courses-register for free courses at www.kilkennylibrary.ie with your library card and PIN numbers.

Lost and Found
A small key and key-ring was found in the vicinity of Riverview and Archers Crescent. 
Contact the Parish Centre 056 7764400

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 Centre. 

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).  Due to limited space it is not possible to keep repeating an item each weekend. Items can be emailed to: stpatricksparish@ossory.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.

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. or more information call Annette on 056 7764700.

Parish Registration
We are currently updating our parish register and we invite those who are new to St.Patrick’s Parish to register with us.  Please contact the Parish Office by email: stpatricksparish@ossory.ie or by phone 056 776 4400.

Extra Mass for Lent
We offer an evening Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church at 6.15pm on each weekday of Lent.  Psychotherapist
Experienced & accredited.  For an appointment please call Robert 086 878 6353
 
Sing, Sing, Sing!
Singing is a great joy and, we now know, is also a great therapy. We would be delighted to welcome you to come and sing with us in the choir - especially for the Easter Vigil.  Come along to St. Patrick’s Church on Monday evenings at 6.45pm for our practice or on Sunday mornings at 11am.  All singers welcome.


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Fourth Sunday of Lent, 6th March 2016

Happy Mothers’ Day
We wish all our mothers a very happy day and join in praying in thanksgiving for their love.
Gracious God, we thank you for adopting us into your family through the miracle of your grace, and for calling us to be brothers and sisters to each other.
Today, loving God, we pray for our mothers:
who cared for us when we were helpless,
who comforted us when we were hurt,
whose love and care we often took for granted. 
Today we pray for: 
those who are grieving the loss of their mother,
those who never knew their biological mother, and now yearn for her;
those who have experienced the wonder of an adopted mother’s love;
those families separated by war or conflict. 
Lord, give them special blessings.  Keep us united with you and with each other, so that we can be and become all that we are meant to be. Amen.

Save the Date!!!
A farewell Mass for Fr. Dan will take place on Friday 15th April at 7.30pm in St. Fiacre’s Church followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre. 

Sing, Sing, Sing!
Singing is a great joy and, we now know, is also a great therapy. We would be delighted to welcome you to come and sing with us in the choir - especially for the Easter Vigil.  Come along to St. Patrick’s Church on Monday evenings at 6.45pm for our practice or on Sunday mornings at 11am.  All singers welcome.

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.

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.  The Lourdes annual cabaret will take place on Saturday, 19th March, in the Village Inn. Raffle and Door prize on the night. The Uptown Band will provide the entertainment. Tickets are €5 available on the door or from the Parish Office.

Pray for Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Tom Dooley. Brigid Aylward, Graignamanagh.
Months Mind: Lillie Fogarty (Sun 10..30). Bob Cantwell (Sun 12.30).
Anniversaries: Brian Griffin (Sat 6.15). Sr. Maureen O’Flanagan (Sat 7.00). Pat Adams (Sun 10..00). Sue Daly, Con & Patsy Connelly (Sun 11.00). Ann & John Waldron (Sun 12.00). Tess & Jack Kelly (Mon 9.30). Bobby Brannigan (Tues 9.30). Eamon Muldowney (Tues 10.30). Bernadette Fitzgerald (Wed 9.30). Mary-Teresa & Patrick Drea (Wed 10.30). Patrick Brennan (Thurs 10.30). John Barry (Fri 9.30). Patricia Dean (Fri 10.30). Olive Malone (Fri 6.15). Bill O’Connor. Michael Cahill. Ellen McCabe. Patrick Leahy. Ellen Condon. Rose Cantwell. Michael & May Muldowney. Joanna Fanning. Michael Drennan.
Intentions for Next Weekend:  John Dooley (Sat 6.15). Michael ‘Mick’ Brophy (Sat 7.00). Denis Foley (Sun 9.30). David Maher (Sun 10.00). Joe O’Neill (Sun 10.30). Lulu Lynch (Sun 11.00). Maudie & Milo Dunne (Sun 12.00). Sadie Lawlor (Sun 12.30). 

Annual Novena to St. Joseph
The annual Mill Hill Missionaries Novena to St. Joseph begins on Friday 11th March and continues until Saturday 19th March. Novena Mass and prayers every evening at 8.00pm in the Community Chapel at Mill Hill Missionaries , St. Joseph’s, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. All are welcome.  

Mass for Ireland
St Mel’s Cathedral – Saturday, 19th March 2016
An Teaghlach Naofa is dedicated to The Holy Family of Nazareth and under the patronage of St. John Paul. We are having a Mass for Ireland in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Saturday 19th March, Feast day of St. Joseph, with prayers for wellbeing of families, marriages and protection of human life in Ireland.  Rosary at 2.30 p.m and  procession to altar of The Holy Family,  Mass at 3 p.m., Holy Hour 4 p.m.  For further information contact Josephine on 087-2989821 or visit www.anteaghlachnaofa.ie. All welcome.  Please come along and bring your family.

Concert
Liam Lawton in concert with the RTE Concert Orchestra.  Friday 8th April. St. Mary’s Cathedral.  Doors open 7.30pm. Concert 8pm. In aid of St. Mary’s Cathedral Restoration Fund.  Tickets €25, available at the Parish Centre.

Medjugorje
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Divine Mercy Sunday, 3 April to 10 April next (inclusive) is being organised. Pope Francis has urged the faithful to make a pilgrimage for the special Jubilee of Mercy and the programme of events in Medjugorje will reflect the spirit of this important Jubilee. The pilgrimage costs €550 before the 17th of Feb and €650 thereafter, on a half-board basis. For information, please contact Fr. Benignus at the Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny, or Seán Hickey on 086 3715882.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Children of all ages along with their parents, are invited to cycle, walk, flicker their way down High Street Kilkenny with Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership & KKCoCo Smarter Travel in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on the 17th March. Text Michelle at 087 0650983 if interested.

James Stephens Camogie Club
The registration night takes place on Friday 11th March from 7.30 - 9.00pm at James Stephens Club Rooms, Larchfield.  Under 18yrs - €35, over 18 yrs €70. 

Prayer Service
The annual prayer service for those whose lives have been touched by Cancer will take place in St. Mary's Cathedral on Friday March 11th at 7.30 pm.  All welcome.

Rosary
The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of Our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday 6th March at 3pm 

Kilkenny Branch MS Society
The Kilkenny Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold their church gate collection on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March. 

Mental Health/Suicide Awareness Talk
Wednesday 9th March in the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny at 7pm. Speakers on the night are Vincent Byrne, Cycling Against Suicide; Angela Hayes, The Thomas Hayes Trust; Cecilia Shefflin, Mindfulness Coach and Music by Claire Walsh & James Rice. All Welcome.

Coeliac Support Group
The next meeting of the Kilkenny Coeliac Support Group will take place in St.Patrick's Parish Centre Loughboy on Monday March 7th at 8.00pm. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine buailte ag an ngalar céiliach.

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 Centre. 

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).  Due to limited space it is not possible to keep repeating an item each weekend. Items can be emailed to: stpatricksparish@ossory.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.

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. or more information call Annette on 056 7764700.

Parish Registration
We are currently updating our parish register and we invite those who are new to St.Patrick’s Parish to register with us.  Please contact the Parish Office by email: stpatricksparish@ossory.ie or by phone 056 776 4400.

Extra Mass for Lent
We offer an evening Mass at St. Fiacre’s Church at 6.15pm on each weekday of Lent.  Psychotherapist
Experienced & accredited.  For an appointment please call Robert 086 878 6353

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