Parish Evening at Peace in Christ
Peace
in Christ Diocesan Retreat House hosts our annual parish evening of prayer on
this Monday, 4th March from 8.00 to 10.00pm.
It is not too late to enrol in this ideal opportunity to prepare for
Easter. This event is highly recommended
to all adults in our parish. Our Readers and Eucharistic Ministers are
encouraged to attend. Info: Lena, 056
777 9012 or Peace in Christ, 056 772
1054.
Mass for Lent
Don’t forget we have Mass in St. Patrick’s
Church at 9.30am and in St. Fiacre’s Church at 10.30am and 6.15pm each weekday
during Lent.
Talks on the Bible for Lent
Fr. Willie Purcell concludes his series of Talks for Lent at St.
Patrick’s Parish Centre. This week’s
talk will take place on Tuesday, 5th March at 11.00am - Characters of the
Bible.
Women in the Gospels
Join Eileen Ross at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre as she
explores the roles of various female characters found in the four gospels.
Talks will take place on Tuesdays, 12th, 19th and 26th March at 11.00am.
Trócaire Family Fast
Every family in our parish is invited to take a
Trócaire Family Fast Box and use it during Lent.
Parish Lourdes Fund Cabaret
St. Patrick’s Parish Lourdes Fund is holding the
annual fundraising cabaret at the Village Inn on next Saturday, 9th March. Music by The Uptown Band with supporting
guests. Adm: €5.00.
Mass in Honour of St.
Joseph
Mass in honour of St. Joseph will be
celebrated at St. Joseph’s Mill Hill House, Waterford Road on Wednesday, March 6th at 8.00pm.
The annual St. Joseph’s Novena will start on
Monday, 11th March and close on Tuesday, 19th March - the Feast of St. Joseph.
Mass and Novena Prayers will be at 8.00pm each evening.
Kilkenny Bereavement
Support
“A time to meet others bereaved by suicide”
Kilkenny Bereavement Support will hold their monthly meeting for people
bereaved by suicide in Villa Maria, Talbots Inch, Kilkenny on Thursday, 7th March 2013 at
8.00pm. All are welcome. For further
information phone 056 775 6538.
Pray for our Deceased Friends
Recently Deceased: Rita O’Rourke, 9 Ashfield. Mary O’Brien, Galmoy. Fr. Stan Foley, The Black
Abbey. Michael Clifford, Connolly
Street.
Months Mind: Fred Lee
(Months Mind Sun 9.30).
Anniversaries: Michael McKane
(Sat 6.15). Pat Adams (Sun 7.00). John & Ellen McDonald (Sun 10.00).
Kathleen White (Sun 10.30). Pat Mullins (Sun 11.00). Canice & Michael
Dunphy (Sun 12.00). Lizzy Ryan (Sun 12.30). Bobby Brannigan (Wed 10.30). Jack
& Tess Kelly (Thurs 10.30). Fintan & Billy Wallace (Sat 9.30). Peggy
McGrath. Patrick Leahy. Mary Ann Tynan. Eamon Muldowney. Michael Cahill.
Deirdre McGuinness. Michael Drennan. Catherine McDonald. Eileen Kenny. Frank
O’Brien. Nancy Jordan. Paddy Hogan. Tess & Jack Kelly. Helen Cornally.
Johanna Fanning. Mary Fitzpatrick.
Michael & Mary Tyrrell. Peadar Ruth.
Denis Gorey. Jim Phelan.
Intentions for Next Weekend: Michael Brophy
(Sat 6.15). Lulu Lunch (Sat 7.00). David Maher (Sun 10.00). Timmy Tennyson
(Months Mind Sun 10.30). Michael & May Brannigan (Sun 11.00). John Dooley
(Sun 12.00). Andy Henderson (Sun 12.30).
May they rest in peace.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The
monthly meeting of the St. Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society will be held in the Parish Centre after 10.30am Mass in St.
Fiacre’s Church on next Friday,8th March.
New members welcome.
First Saturday Devotion
St.
Fiacre’s Church: Saturday, 2nd March from 7.00 - 9.00pm. All are welcome.
Benedict XVI - Pontiff Emeritus
We give thanks
for the life and ministry of Benedict XVI, now Pope Emeritus. As he continues
to pray for the Church we should also pray for him.
Almighty
God and Father, receive our prayers of thanksgiving for his witness to the
beauty of truth, for his example of hopefulness, for his humble service of
Christ’s Bride. As he blessed our apostolate in his care for the Church’s
teaching office, so now may he receive the benefit of our prayers. Grant him, in his time of retirement, the
reward of study and prayer as he continues to seek, find and love you in
truth. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Prayers for Election of a New Pope
Mass and
prayer for the guidance of The Holy Spirit during the forthcoming conclave for
the election of a new Pope will be celebrated in St John’s Church at 7.30pm on
Wednesday.
Rosary in James Green
The
monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James Green at the statue of our Lady of
Kilkenny continues this Sunday, 3rd March at 3.00pm.
Westcourt News
The monthly
Mass to pray for the intercession of Blessed Edmund Rice in our lives and for
his canonisation will take place in Westcourt on Monday 4th March at
7.30pm. All welcome.
The Irish Catholic -
Souvenir Edition
This weekend’s edition is a special souvenir magazine
dedicated to the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. Limited number available at
churches.
CBC
Parents’ Council
The CBS Secondary School Parents’ Council
invites you to a night of Ceol, Caint agus Craic in Aid of the
Zambia Immersion Project on Friday, 8th March in the Pembroke Hotel at
8.30pm. MC: Gerry Moran. Tickets €5 from Council Members or on the
door.
Gala Fundraising Concert
There
will be a gala concert in aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust featuring St.
Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band, Thukolo Gospel Choir, Johnny Hillman, D-Tour,
The Misfits with MC Noel Power. at St.
Fiacre’s Church on this Sunday, 3rd March at 3.00pm. Tickets: €5 at the door.
St. Patrick’s Community
Games
Sunday, 3rd March: Day 1 of our Athletics Events “Come
& Try Out Community Games” Fun Day for the family. Come and try out a lot
of community games at the Watershed Track from 2.00pm.
Friday, 8th March: Relaunch of St. Patrick’s Community
Games and Prize Giving of our art competition at Loughboy Library, 4.00 to
5.00pm.
Sunday, 7th April: Day 2 of our Athletics Events
Competitions for ages U6 to U16. Starting at 2.00pm. 1st & 2nd place in
each event will go ahead and represent St. Patrick’s at county level
competition. Call Paula 086 887 2447 or
Ann 087 761 8135 for more information.
Representing Ireland
Parishioner Ciara Everard is in action at the European
Indoor Track & Field Championships in Sweden this weekend. We wish her well.
James Stephens Social
Club
A
reunion night of old and new members of the club will take place on Saturday,
16th March in the Club Rooms in Larchfield.
No charge.
Last Weekend’s Cake Sale
On behalf of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust Fr. Dan says
thanks to all who supported last weekend’s cake sale and coffee morning. We raised €2,157.46 which will help in
bringing young people with special needs to Lourdes. Thanks.
Graves in Foulkstown
A
single grave in Foulkstown Cemetery will take up to 3 burials while a double
will take up to 6 burials. Please
contact the Parish Office 056 776 4400.
Lenten Thought for the Day Text
You can have a verse of scripture or a thought
for the day delivered to your mobile
phone each day during Lent. The
service is free. To receive the texts - at no cost - text your mobile number to
Adult Faith Development at 085 831 3100, telephone 056 775 3624 or email
afd@ossory.ie.
