What sort of king is this?
From a very young age, children tend to hear a lot about royalty. Popular fairytales, many of them around for hundreds of years, tell tales of beautiful princesses, brave princes, and noble, wise, old kings and queens. They transport children into a world of extravagant palaces and riches beyond anything they could imagine. Modern children’s stories and cartoons continue the fascination, but many now turn the traditional stereotypes on their head. Princesses
no longer wait around to be rescued, but take their fate into their own hands. Princes don’t necessarily want to be brave or to become the next king.
In the time of Jesus kings were powerful rulers, and some were tyrants. We know from earlier in Matthew’s Gospel that King Herod was capable of brutal acts. There were expectations too about the great Messianic King who would lead a rebellion and establish his kingdom on earth.
The king that Jesus talks about turns these images upside down. He is a fair judge, a shepherd who looks after his flock, inviting all who act with justice and generosity to take their place in his kingdom. He is also in solidarity with the ‘least’ of his people. Who ever heard of a king who knows what it’s like to be in need of food, clothing or company? But Jesus is a different sort of royalty. His kingdom is not based on power or riches, but charity, compassion and forgiveness.
From a very young age, children tend to hear a lot about royalty. Popular fairytales, many of them around for hundreds of years, tell tales of beautiful princesses, brave princes, and noble, wise, old kings and queens. They transport children into a world of extravagant palaces and riches beyond anything they could imagine. Modern children’s stories and cartoons continue the fascination, but many now turn the traditional stereotypes on their head. Princesses
no longer wait around to be rescued, but take their fate into their own hands. Princes don’t necessarily want to be brave or to become the next king.
In the time of Jesus kings were powerful rulers, and some were tyrants. We know from earlier in Matthew’s Gospel that King Herod was capable of brutal acts. There were expectations too about the great Messianic King who would lead a rebellion and establish his kingdom on earth.
The king that Jesus talks about turns these images upside down. He is a fair judge, a shepherd who looks after his flock, inviting all who act with justice and generosity to take their place in his kingdom. He is also in solidarity with the ‘least’ of his people. Who ever heard of a king who knows what it’s like to be in need of food, clothing or company? But Jesus is a different sort of royalty. His kingdom is not based on power or riches, but charity, compassion and forgiveness.
Tríona Doherty
November Remembrance Service
Our annual Parish Remembrance Service takes place on Thursday, 30th November at 7.30pm in St. Fiacre’s Church. During this service we will remember those who have died, especially those of our parishioners who died during the past year. All are welcome and invited to attend this special evening of prayer. Lists of the dead sheets are available in all of the churches. Names can be filled in and placed in the baskets on the sanctuary. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
Rosary
Rosary will be recited at the Town Hall in Kilkenny City on Thursday the 30th of November 2017 at 7.30pm.
Pray for Our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Marie Cullen, Michael St.
Months Mind: Maurice Ryan (Sun 9.30). Mary Hennessy.
Anniversaries: Billy Walton (Sat 6.15). James Fox Sat 7.00). Eileen Gleeson (Sun 10.00). John Drennan (Sun 10.30). Deceased members of St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band (Sun 11.00). Henrietta Hyland (Sun 12.00). Mary Maher (Sun 12.30). Frank McKenna Sr. (Mon 9.30). John & Margaret McCarthy (Tues 10.30). Michael Shortall (Thurs 10.30). Maureen Nolan. Patrick J. Crotty. Ollie Bergin. Sheila & Tony Bolger. Patrick Murphy. John Kelly. The Roche Family. Phillip O’Dwyer. Eileen Barry. James Donnelly Sr. James Donnelly Jr. Sean Donnelly. Theresa Scanlon. Kitty McMyler. Johnny Burke. Rory & Eddie McPhilips
Intentions for next weekend: Patrick Malone & Eileen McCormack (Sat 6.15). Peter & Julia Carroll (Sat 7.00). Mary & James Mulrooney (Sun 9.30). Mary Hennessy (Months Mind Sun 10.00). Maeve & Laurence Healy (Sun 10.30). Margaret ‘Madge’ O’Brien (Sun 11.00). Michael Dwyer (Sun 12.00). Patsy Hanrahan (Sun 12.30). Anniversaries must be submitted to the office by Thursday at the latest. Anniversaries after that will be published the following week.
Months Mind: Maurice Ryan (Sun 9.30). Mary Hennessy.
Anniversaries: Billy Walton (Sat 6.15). James Fox Sat 7.00). Eileen Gleeson (Sun 10.00). John Drennan (Sun 10.30). Deceased members of St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band (Sun 11.00). Henrietta Hyland (Sun 12.00). Mary Maher (Sun 12.30). Frank McKenna Sr. (Mon 9.30). John & Margaret McCarthy (Tues 10.30). Michael Shortall (Thurs 10.30). Maureen Nolan. Patrick J. Crotty. Ollie Bergin. Sheila & Tony Bolger. Patrick Murphy. John Kelly. The Roche Family. Phillip O’Dwyer. Eileen Barry. James Donnelly Sr. James Donnelly Jr. Sean Donnelly. Theresa Scanlon. Kitty McMyler. Johnny Burke. Rory & Eddie McPhilips
Intentions for next weekend: Patrick Malone & Eileen McCormack (Sat 6.15). Peter & Julia Carroll (Sat 7.00). Mary & James Mulrooney (Sun 9.30). Mary Hennessy (Months Mind Sun 10.00). Maeve & Laurence Healy (Sun 10.30). Margaret ‘Madge’ O’Brien (Sun 11.00). Michael Dwyer (Sun 12.00). Patsy Hanrahan (Sun 12.30). Anniversaries must be submitted to the office by Thursday at the latest. Anniversaries after that will be published the following week.
Adoration
This year it has been decided to hold an hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in every parish in the Diocese from 3-4pm on this Sunday 26th November, the Feast of Christ the King. To enable as many people as possible to participate, Adoration will take place in St. Fiacre’s & St. Patrick’s.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Draw
The next draw will take place on Wednesday 29th November 2017. Many thanks for your continued support. Please contact Fr. Roderick to join.
Christmas Mass Bouquets
Christmas Mass Bouquets, offering the recipient a share in the Christmas Masses celebrated by the priests of our parish, are available at the reception in the Parish Centre. The cost is €3.00 per card.
Need a Diary for 2018
At present we have Catholic Pocket Diaries (2 pages to a week) in the Parish Shop. A limited stock available at €3.50 each.
Thukolo Gospel Choir
Lourdes Pilgrimage Fundraiser. In Aid of Group 174 of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust—bringing children with special needs from Carlow/Kilkenny to Lourdes. Friday 8th December 2017 in St. Fiacre’s Church at 7.30pm. Only €8 pp.
Tickets available from St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy and at the door on the night.
Tickets available from St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy and at the door on the night.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
The Ossory Adult Faith Development group is organising a diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land. From 2nd to 10th October 2018 you will have an opportunity to prayerfully follow in the footsteps of Jesus around many of the locations that framed his life and ministry. Visit Jerusalem, Jericho, the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, the River Jordan, Bethlehem, the Garden of Gethsemane and many other places as we reflect on the life of Jesus and his earliest followers.
Pilgrimage Chaplains: Fr. Kieran O’Shea & Fr. Dermot Ryan.
Return flights and accommodation €1,295 per person sharing (single rooms also available with supplement). www.ossory.ie & Ossory Adult Faith Development Office on 056 775 3624.
Pilgrimage Chaplains: Fr. Kieran O’Shea & Fr. Dermot Ryan.
Return flights and accommodation €1,295 per person sharing (single rooms also available with supplement). www.ossory.ie & Ossory Adult Faith Development Office on 056 775 3624.
South Kilkenny Historical Society lecture
The Rabbit Industry in Ireland. Speaker: Mr Michael Conry. Thursday, November 30th 8pm, Mullinavat Parish Hall. Admission: €5 (members and students free) All welcome
Medieval Mile Run
Ireland’s Medieval Mile Run – (part of Yulefest celebrations) will take place on Friday, December 1st at 7pm. Time chipped event is €10 including t-shirt and the recreational mile is FREE. For more details, see www.myrunresults.com
Marian Movements of Priests
A meeting of the Marian Movements of Priests will take place on Monday 27th November at 7.30pm at Villa Maria, Talbots Inch, Freshford Road. Mass, Rosary & Holy Hour. All welcome.
Ossory Priests Society
The Ossory Priests Society is charged with making suitable financial provision for the care of the priests in the Diocese of Ossory in infirmity, sickness and old age. Currently the Society supports 16 priests. The Annual Collection for this good cause takes place on this weekend of the Feast of Christ the King, 26th November 2017.
The Three Tenors
A magical Christmas Concert will take place on Saturday 9th December 2017 at St. Mary’s Cathedral featuring The Three Tenors - Dominic McGorian, Shane Morgan & Derek Moloney. Tickets €25 available from the Cathedral Bookshop & Diocesan Office and the Parish Office.
Home Instead Senior Care
The largest non-medical home care provider in Ireland. This December we urgently require CARE-Givers in County Carlow & Kilkenny. We offer Flexible Schedules, Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings. Experience is an advantage, training provided, Supportive and Responsive Office Staff. Please call Philomena on 056 - 7800508 or email your C.V to Philomena.clarke@homeinstead.ie
Dates for your Diaries
Remembrance Service: Thursday, 30th November at 7.30pm in St. Fiacre’s Church.
Parish Carol Service: Sunday, 17th December at 4.00pm in Foulkstown Church.
Parish Confirmation: Saturday, 24th February in St .Mary’s Cathedral at 11am.
First Holy Communion
Gaelscoil Osraí- Saturday, 28th April at 11am in St. Fiacre’s.
School of the Holy Spirit - Friday, 4th May at 11.30am in St. Fiacre’s.
KSP - Sunday, 6th May at 12noon in St. Fiacre’s.
St. Patrick’s, Kells Road - Saturday, 12th May at 11.00am in St. Fiacre’s.
St. John of God - Saturday, 19th May at 11am in St. Fiacre’s.
St. Patrick’s De La Salle - Saturday, 26th May at 11am in St Patrick’s.
Parish Carol Service: Sunday, 17th December at 4.00pm in Foulkstown Church.
Parish Confirmation: Saturday, 24th February in St .Mary’s Cathedral at 11am.
First Holy Communion
Gaelscoil Osraí- Saturday, 28th April at 11am in St. Fiacre’s.
School of the Holy Spirit - Friday, 4th May at 11.30am in St. Fiacre’s.
KSP - Sunday, 6th May at 12noon in St. Fiacre’s.
St. Patrick’s, Kells Road - Saturday, 12th May at 11.00am in St. Fiacre’s.
St. John of God - Saturday, 19th May at 11am in St. Fiacre’s.
St. Patrick’s De La Salle - Saturday, 26th May at 11am in St Patrick’s.
