Pentecost Sunday
When the Holy Ghost descended on the Apostles it was the birth of the Church. Jesus compared the work of the Holy Spirit to wind. It is heard but not seen. That is how the Holy Spirit works. He works quietly in our lives. He gives us peace, courage and patience which helps us in our daily lives and enables us to live according to our Faith. On this Sunday let us remember that we are Christians and that we belong to Jesus Christ. Everybody knows the following prayer :-
“In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit” Amen.
Lord, we pray for the Government of the country: You said “the heart of the king is in your hand and you will turn it whatever way you choose” (Proverbs 21:1). We ask You Lord to direct the hearts and the minds of the leaders of this nation to make decisions that will lead this country in your ways and according to your Word. Amen
Congratulations
Congratulations to the girls from St. John of God School who received their First Holy Communion in St. Fiacre’ s Church on Saturday. We look forward to welcoming the boys from St. Patrick’s De La Salle who will receive the sacrament next Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Draw
Its not too late to join the draw. Subscription €10 per month. Please contact the Parish Office 0567764400.
First Holy Communion Gifts
Looking for First Holy Communion gifts? The Parish Shop has been stocked with many items for First Holy Communion. Medals, rosaries, prayer books, cards etc. and a wide range is available.
Dates For Your Diary
St. Patrick’s de la Salle, First Holy Communion: Saturday, 21st May, 11am St. Patrick’s.
Cemetery Mass at Foulkstown: Thurs 28th July, 7.30pm.
St. Fiacre’s Well Mass: Sheestown: 28th Aug, 3pm.
Pray for Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Sr. Gabriel Dolores Cummins, Religious Sisters of Charity, St. Patrick’s Convent, Kells Road. Aoife Doyle, Graignamanagh. Nicholas O’Donnell, Castlehill. Ann Corridan, Castlerea. Pearl Coady, Knocktopher. Tom Skehan, Shellumsrath.
Months Mind: Martin (Buddy) Roche (Sat 6.15). Jackie Byrne (Sun 10.30).
Anniversaries: Patrick O’Neill (Sat 7.00). Eileen Byrne (Sun 10.00). Patrick O’Connell (Sun 12.00). John Coppinger (Sun 12.30). Jim Lanigan (Tues 10.30).
Gabriel (Gabby) Doran Wed 10.30). Kathleen Tobin (Thurs 10.30). Margaret (Peggy) Lawlor. Peg & Joe Fleming. Dave McGrath. Jim Thornton. Pat Murphy. Eileen Culleton. Margaret Thompson. Brigid Lambert. John Doheny.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Kathleen King (Sat 7.00). Lar Doyle (Sun 10.00).Eileen Costello (Months Mind) & Billy Costelloe ( Sun 11.00). Martin Coyne (Months Mind Sun 11.00). Jack Carroll (Sun 12.00). Bridget Lawlor (Sun 12.30).
The Rosary
Will be recited each Sunday in month of May at 3pm in the Grotto on the Callan Rd.
Summer Concert
St. Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band would like to invite you a Variety Musical Concert in St. Patrick’s Parish Church, College Road on Thursday 19th of May at 8pm. A wonderful evenings entertainment is assured. Admission is FREE and a retirement collection will be take place on departure.
Plant Sale
Rothe House & Garden are holding their annual plant sale on Saturday May 28th between 10.30am and 5pm. There will be a large selection of plants available to purchase in the historic garden. Admission Free. guided tour at 11am, 1pm or 3pm. All most welcome
Parish Centre Bookings
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre is available for meetings and social groups etc. All bookings for the Centre to be made through Mr. Ted Byrne. 056 776 4400.
Camp Veritas
Camp Veritas is a one week 'play and pray' sleep away summer camp for teens 12 to 18 years old. It is being held in Maynooth University Campus from the 26th June to July 1st this year. Cost is €450 with an early bird reduction for early registration. Volunteers are also needed and can be aged 18 and upwards... (free for volunteers). Lots of fun and lifelong friendships to be made and a chance to deepen your relationship with Christ Our Lord. or more information and registration log on to www.campveritas.ie.
South Kilkenny Historical Society
1916 Commemoration Conference and Exhibitions
Friday, May 20th - 7.30pm - Official opening, announcement of Primary Schools' Competition winner and keynote lecture by Mr Patrick Mannix.
Saturday, May 21st - 10am - 3pm - Panel discussions. Session 1 - Easter 1916 - The case For and Against; Session 2 - 1916 to 2016 - Was it 'For this that all that blood was shed'; Session 3 - 2016 to 2116 - The ideals of 1916 - Their relevance for a new century. Panellists include: Mr David Begg, Mr Eamon O Cuiv, Mr Noel Whelan and Mr Padraig Yeates. Venue: The Rising Sun, Mullinavat.
Loughboy Library
Knitting for Charities- Sarah Kingston will be at Loughboy library on Wednesday at 10am AND Thursday at 11am. She will bring wool, needles and patterns to help you get started on knitting simple pieces for various charities. Please support.
Baptisms
Two weeks notice is required for a baptism in the parish. Baptisms take place on the 2nd (St. Patrick’s)& 4th (St. Fiacre’s) Saturdays and the 3rd (St. Patrick’s) Sunday of each month. Please contact the parish office 056 776 4400.
Rejoice! Nothing can separate you from the Love of God. Romans 8
Our Parish Shop
There are lots of items of a religious nature available at reasonable prices in our Parish Shop which is located in the foyer of the Parish Centre. Papal blessing parchments to mark weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, jubilees and some other occasions are available through the Parish Shop.
Al-Anon
Meetings take place every Wednesday at the Parish Centre from 11.30am - 1pm.
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.
Mass Cards
Individual & Shared Mass cards signed by the priests of the Parish are available at the Parish Centre. The shared Mass is offered every Thursday at St. Patrick’s Church at 9.30am. Individual Masses are offered by Aid to the Church in Need.
