Sunday, December 24, 2017

34th Sunday in Ordinary time, 26th November 2017

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.
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.
 

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. 
 

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. 
 

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.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary time, 19th November 2017

Thank you

It is with a deep sense of sadness that we say goodbye to a number of Religious Sisters from our parish, who will take their leave of us over the coming days. Last week some sisters from St. Patrick’s Convent on the Kells Road left to take up residence in a number of houses in Dublin. This week some of our Sisters from the St. John of God Convent will take up residence in their new Convent in Wexford. The Sisters of Charity have had a presence and mission within our parish since 1879 while the Sisters of St. John of God have been serving our parish community since 1876. With gratitude we give thanks for your time with us and for your ministry in our parish community. We are delighted that a number of sisters from the St. John of God and Sisters of Charity Communities will remain with us here is St. Patrick’s Parish to continue their presence and mission for the time being. We ask God’s blessing on those who take their leave and we pray that you will be happy in your new home. Though we may be separated by the miles, we are united always in our faith and trust in the One God. “Alone with none but thee, my God, I journey on my way: what need I fear when thou art near, O King of night and day? more safe am I within thy hand than if a host should round me stand.”

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

Pray for Our Deceased Friends

Recently Deceased: Peggy O’Dwyer, Larchfield. Mary Maher, Shellumsrath. Ann (Nano) O’Neill, Assumption Place. Jimmy Conway, New York.
Anniversaries: Maura Leahy (Sat 6.15). Richie Delaney (Sat 7.00). Rena Brett (Sun 9.30). Bill Keogh (Sun 10.00). Patsy Dawson (Sun 10.30). Michael & Peggy Quinlan (Sun 11.00). John Byrne (Sun 12.00). Kay & Brian O’Reilly (Sun 12.30). Joan Taggart (Tues 9.30). Michael Kennedy (Tues 10.30). Anne Madden (Sat 9.30). John Hand. Billy Walton. Catherine McDonald. Peggy Costigan. Joan Meehan. Michael Beale. Michael Kennedy. Dollie, Pearse & Paddy Butler. Tommy Martin. Michael Gibbons. Sr. Paula Quinn. Josephine Randall.
Intentions for next weekend: Billy Walton (Sat 6.15). James Fox (Sat 7.00). Maurice Ryan (Months Mind Sun 9.30). 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). 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 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.

St. Vincent de Paul Collection

The monthly collection for the St. Vincent de Paul will be taken up as part of the second collection at all Masses this weekend.
 

Rosary

Rosary will be recited at the Town Hall in Kilkenny City on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm all are welcome. This month it will take place on Thursday the 30th of November 2017

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Monday 20th November at 8pm in the Parish Centre
 

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. These have the readings for each day, Sunday, Feast days etc. A limited stock available at €3.50 each.
 

School of the Holy Spirit

Annual Coffee Morning in aid of The School of the Holy Spirit takes place on Sunday 26th of November 11am to 1pm in the School in Seville Lodge, Callan Road. Coffee morning includes home baking, raffles, Christmas hampers , book stall, arts and crafts and much more. Contact Therese Buckley
 

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.
 

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

5K Fun Run/Walk

In aid of the Alzheimer Society Of Ireland Kilkenny region. November 26th @ 11am in the Castle Park Kilkenny. Registration @ 10.30am in the Tennis Club, raffle and refreshments afterwards. For More Information; call Shane 086 8452489 or email; smahony19@gmail.com
 

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
 

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 the weekend of the Feast of Christ the King , 26th November 2017. A contribution to the Ossory Priests Society collection is an opportunity to show appreciation for the many years of service our retired priests have given to God and our parishes throughout the Diocese. The priest is a part of every Catholic family. They offer counsel and comfort, and they lead us in celebrating the sacraments. Please support"
 

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.
 

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.

32nd Sunday in Ordinary time, 12th November 2017

Are you ready?

‘It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any.’
Hugh Laurie
 I’m not ready – we all think it or say it from time to time. It could be as simple as not being able to find your shoes to leave the house, or a more serious situation like being under-prepared for a work presentation. It can also refer to our emotional state – we might not be ready to talk about an experience, to change a habit, to enter into a relationship, or to let go of a loved one. No one else can tell us if we are ready for a situation or not. It is something only we know. But there is some wisdom in the quote above, in that sometimes we need to push ourselves, to just dive in.
 The parable in today’s gospel pits two groups in stark contrast – the foolish bridesmaids who failed to prepare, and the sensible ones who were ready with their lamps and oil. Both groups fell asleep on the job, but only one group had laid the groundwork and so were ready for action. Jesus tells us we need to be watchful and ready. As well as having the light of faith, we need the fuel – the actions – to keep it lit so we are ready when the Lord comes.
 Tríona Doherty
 

Readers

The new readers rota will be compiled in the coming weeks. Anyone interested in reading should contact the Parish Office. 056 7764400.
 

Westcourt News

Mass will be celebrated in Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel, Westcourt on Monday, 13th November 2017 at 7.30pm to pray for the intercession of Blessed Edmund in our lives and for his canonisation. Members of Callan Cooperative Society will organise the liturgy for this Mass. All are welcome.
 

St. Mary’s Cathedral Draw Results

The next draw will take place on Wednesday 29th November 2017. Many thanks for your continued support. Please contact Fr. Roderick to join.

Pray for Our Deceased Friends Recently Deceased:

Lar Murphy, Westfield Drive.
Months Mind: Peggy McKane (Sun 11.00).
Anniversaries: Hugh McCormack (Sat 6.15). John Glynn (Sat 7.00). Gerald & Patricia Moore (Sun 9.30). John Brennan (Sun 10.00). Charles Carroll (Sun 10.30). Mary & Ann O’Shea (Sun 12.00). Francis ‘Fun’ Coyne (Sun 12.30). Bill & Kathleen Fitzgerald (Tues 10.30). Andy Deegan (Wed 10.30). Walter Tallis. Dick & Annie Burke. Barbara & Tommy Rhatigan. Anastatia Muldowney. Seamus Loughman. Martin Brett. Peter Blanchfield. Eamonn Hogan. Eileen & Thomas O’Neill. Arthur & Gretta Somers.
Intentions for next weekend: Maura Leahy (Sat 6.15). Richie Delaney (Sat 7.00). Rena Brett (Sun 9.30). Bill Keogh (Sun 10.00). Patsy Dawson (Sun 10.30). Michael & Peggy Quinlan (Sun 11.00). John Byrne (Sun 12.00). Kay & Brian O’Reilly (Sun 12.30). Anniversaries must be submitted to the office by Thursday at the latest. Anniversaries after that will be published the following week.
 

Retired Nurse’s Association

Mass for retired and deceased nurses will be celebrated in St. Fiacre’s Church on Thursday 16th November 2017 at 10.30am. After Mass a Tea/Coffee morning collection in aid of the Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare team will take place in the Parish Centre.
Please be as generous as you can for this worthy cause. 
 

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 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.
 

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 Parish Offices in the Diocese.
 

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.
 

School of the Holy Spirit

Clothes collection in aid of The School of the Holy spirit and National council of the blind takes place on Friday 17th of Nov 2017 . Clothes can be dropped to school before 3pm Thurs 17th or contact Therese Buckley 0879040208.
Annual Coffee Morning in aid of The School of the Holy Spirit takes place on Sunday 26th of November 11am to 1pm in the School in Seville Lodge, Callan Road. Coffee morning includes home baking, raffles, Christmas hampers , book stall, arts and crafts and much more. Contact Therese Buckley
 

Remembering Jo Jo Dullard

The annual remembrance gathering for Jo Jo Dullard will take place this Sunday November 12th at the Missing Persons Monument in the Castle Park at 12.30 pm.
 

Fatima Pilgrimage Remembrance Mass.

The annual November Fatima Pilgrimage remembrance Mass will take place on Tuesday November 14th at 7.30 pm in St. Fiacres Church Loughboy. All Welcome.
 

Be still and Know that I am God - Psalm 46

Christian Meditation continues in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre on every Wednesday at 4pm. All are welcome.

Sharing Fair

Sharing Fair will hold a Crafts Sale and Coffee Morning in Langtons on 18th November from 10am to 1.30pm. The purchase of crafts made in projects established by Kilkenny nun Sr. Mary Hayden in Thailand helps to provide employment for people living in extreme poverty. All are welcome
 

Information meeting

Haemochromatosis is an iron overload disorder and it is more prevalent in Ireland then anywhere else in the world. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, joint pain, diabetes and irregular heartbeat. More information at the meeting at the Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street, Kilkenny on Monday 13th November 2017 at 7:30pm.
 

5K Fun Run/Walk

In aid of the Alzheimer Society Of Ireland Kilkenny region. November 26th @ 11am in the Castle Park Kilkenny. Registration @ 10.30am in the Tennis Club, raffle and refreshments afterwards. For More Information; call Shane 086 8452489 or email; smahony19@gmail.com
 

Wellness at Work (2 Workshops)

Facilitated by the Recovery College South East, Greenshill, Kilkenny on Monday 20th November and Monday 27th November from 10.30am – 2pm. This workshop will explore and build awareness around our wellbeing and mental health in the workplace and how it impacts on us as Managers and Employees. For further information and bookings, please contact the Recovery College at 056 7703666 or email  recoverycollegesoutheast@gmail.com.
 

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.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

31st Sunday in Ordinary time, 5th November 2017

Practise what you preach

We have all heard the expression ‘Do as I say, not as I do’. According to one  online dictionary, it is ‘an expression  used  to  call  out  hypocrites,  including “environmentalists” with private jets, politicians who send their children to private school while opposing measures  to  give  other  kids  the  same  chance,  or those who accuse others of racism while not hiring minorities’. We could all come up with examples of people who do not practise what they preach. The accusation appears to have been made for the Scribes  and the  Pharisees that  Jesus talks  about in today’s gospel. He criticises them for placing heavy burdens on people, while not lifting a finger to help them, and for making themselves look important in order to attract attention. If we are honest with ourselves, there are  areas  of  our own lives  where  we value style over substance, where we wish to give a certain impression to others that does not reflect the truth of the matter. We  like  to  look good, and for people to think highly of us.
     There are also times when we do not live up to the expectations we set for others. We expect people to be honest and fair with us, yet we are not always honest in our dealings with others. We expect others to help us, but we might not always repay the favour. Today’s  gospel  is  a wake-up  call.  It  tells  us  what Jesus expects of us. We must be humble and genuine,  thinking  of  others  rather  than  worrying  about what people will think of us.
Tríona Doherty
 

Readers 

The new readers rota will be compiled in the coming weeks. Anyone interested in reading should contact the Parish Office.  056 7764400.
 

St  Joseph’s Young Priests Society

A meeting of the St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will  be  held  in  St.  Patrick’s  Parish  Centre  after 10.30am Mass on next Friday 10th November. All are welcome to attend.

St. Mary’s Cathedral Draw Results

The next draw will take place  on Wednesday 29th November 2017.  Many  thanks  for  your  continued support.  Please contact Fr. Roderick to join.

Pray  for Our Deceased Friends

Recently  Deceased:  Gerry  Gaule,  Tennypark. Anne  Heffernan.  Michael  Street.  Paddy  Hogan, Stephen St.
Months Mind: Jim Reidy (Tues 9.30).
Anniversaries:  P.J.  Marrinan  (Sat  6.15).  Olive Barry (Sat 7.00). Maura Brennan (Sun 9.30). Cormac Cullen (Sun 10.00). Kevin & Evelyn Hughes (Sun  10.30).  John  Joe  Kealy  (Sun  11.00).  Ann Nugent (Sun 12.00). Vivien  Etaferi (Sun 12.30). Dominic Coll (Wed 10.30). Martin Connolly (Fri 9.30).  Henry  Tiernan.  Mary  Mulrooney.  Joseph Gargan. Paul Maloney. James, Margaret & Diarmaid Doyle. Bridget Della Maher. James Maher.
Intentions  for  next  weekend:  Hugh  McCormack  (Sat 6.15).  John  Glynn  (Sat  7.00).  Gerald  &  Patricia  Moore (Sun  9.30).  John  Brennan  (Sun  10.00).  Charles  Carroll (Sun 10.30). Peggy McKane (Months Mind  Sun 11.00). Mary &  Ann O’Shea (Sun 12.00). Francis ‘Fun’ Coyne (Sun 12.30).  Anniversaries must be submitted to the office by Thursday at the latest.  Anniversaries after that will be published the following week.

Retired Nurse’s Association 

Mass for retired and  deceased nurses will be celebrated in St. Fiacre’s Church on Thursday 16th November 2017 at 10.30am. After Mass a Tea/Coffee morning  collection  in  aid  of  the  Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare team will take place in the Parish Centre. Please  be  as  generous  as  you  can  for  this  worthy cause.  
 

Rosary 

The monthly rosary on the first Sunday in James’s Green at the statue of our Lady of Kilkenny continues this Sunday 5th November at 3pm.  
 

Lourdes Cabaret

Cabaret for St Patricks Lourdes Fund is on Saturday, 11th  November,  2017  in  James  Stephens  GAA Club at 9pm. Monster door price of Afternoon Tea for two in Waterford Castle. Music is by The Aces. Admission €5

Rosary at the Grotto

The  Rosary  will be recited every Sunday during October at The Grotto on the Callan Rd. at 3pm. All are welcome.

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.
 

Annual General Meeting 

The  AGM  of  the  Ossory  Branch  of  St.  Joseph’s Young Priests Society  will be held in Villa Maria, Freshford Road, Kilkenny on Thursday evening 9th November. Fr. Kieran O’Shea will celebrate Mass at 7.30pm followed by meeting and light refreshments. All members are welcome to attend. 
 

Westcourt News

Mass  will  be  celebrated  in  Blessed  Edmund  Rice Chapel,  Westcourt  on  Monday,  13th  November 2017  at  7.30pm  to  pray  for  the  intercession  of Blessed Edmund in our lives and for his canonisation.  Members  of  Callan Cooperative  Society  will organise the liturgy for this Mass. All are welcome. 
 

Art Therapy

A four week course on Art Therapy will be delivered on Tuesday (7-9pm) in November (7th,  14th,  21st and 28th of the month) in the Ossory Park Community Centre, Kilkenny. €25 for the four week course.  

Information meeting

Haemochromatosis is an iron overload disorder and it is more prevalent in Ireland then anywhere else in the world. Symptoms include  chronic fatigue, joint pain, diabetes and  irregular heartbeat. More information at the meeting at the Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street, Kilkenny on Monday 13th November 2017 at 7:30pm.

Samaritans Bangers & Mash 

The Samaritans annual Bangers & Mash Lunch is on  again in The Pembroke Kilkenny  Hotel, Patrick  St.  on  Thursday  9th  November  2017  from 12.30pn to 2.30pm.  Donation €10.  Super Value, Market  Cross  have  kindly  agreed  to  donate  the award  winning  Superquinn sausages  for the event. Deegan’s  Fruit  and  Vegetable  Suppliers  will  once more donate the potatoes and the exceptional staff of The  Pembroke  Kilkenny  Hotel  will  prepare  and serve it in style.  This fund raising event has proved very popular to date and the organising committee are hoping that this year’s event will be even more successful. 
 

Kilkenny Flower Club

Gala Flower Demonstration by Dutch Master Florist - Lamber de Bie. Springhill Court Hotel on Thursday 9th Nov. at 8pm. Admission: €15 includes refreshments.  All  arrangements  will  be  raffled  and there  will  be  a  Sales  Table  with  flower  arranging Christmas items. Proceeds in aid of The Irish Association for Cancer Research.
 

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.