Ballycallan, Killaloe & Kilmanagh News
The Season of Creation, 1st September to 4th October
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (2), 15th September, 2024
Pray For Our Deceased Loved Ones
Recently Deceased: Adrian Foxall, England
Anniversaries: Joe Ryan, Ballyhendricken (Sun 10:15)
Declan Byrne, Ballyline (Mon 7pm)
Anniversaries Next Weekend
Maura Walsh, Ballycuddihy (Sat 6.30)
Ciara Walsh, Clonard (Sun 10:15)
The visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette to St. Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny September 21\22nd.
Saturday 21 September
12.00: Formal reception of the Relics of St. Bernadette with Mass of Saint Bernadette
Celebrant: Most Rev. Niall Coll DD Bishop of Ossory
15.00: Rosary
18.00: Water Gesture Ceremony
19.30: Ceremony of light
Sunday 22 September
11.00 Sunday Mass (beginning with sprinkling with the water of Lourdes)
15.00: Rosary
17.30: Sunday Mass (beginning with sprinkling with the Water of Lourdes)
19.30: Bishop Coll leads a farewell ceremony involving a reading from the account given by Saint Bernadette of the apparitions followed by a ceremony of light.
Defibrillator Training
Those interested in taking part, text your name to Annette Wall at 086 835 3993. The course is planned for the end of September.
Poor Clares Galway
Monastic Experience Day for women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality.
From 10am to 5pm on Saturday the 21st of September. Contact: vocations@poorclares.ie to book a place.
Cathedral Draw
The Cathedral Draw is the main source of income for the renovation of the cathedral and great work has been carried out on the building to date.
Now, entering into its 10th year, the new draw will commence this month. (Draw takes place the last Wednesday of each month).
The cost is €10 per month, and there are 10 prizes each month. Top prize is €2,000, then €1,000, €500, €300x2, €200x2, €100x3
If you would like to join, and support the cathedral (and hopefully win a few bob!), then contact Fr. Liam. The new draw begins, end of September.
Anam Cara
Supports bereaved parents. They are holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 18th September at 7:15pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles. For information please contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888
St. Michael’s Pattern
The annual pattern (Rosary, blessing of graves), will take place on Sunday, 29th September at the cemetery in Michael’s Church.
Cois Nore
Cancer support outreach, Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon Callan – Droichead Family Resource Centre Tel. 087 4833941 or email outreach@coisnore.ie for an appointment or drop in during the above times.
College Begins
Best wishes and prayers to all young people starting college or taking on other paths in life. May God bless and protect you.
Faith Seeking Understanding
Have you ever sat during Mass and thought, ‘I’d like to know more about my faith?’ Well, now you can, for free. The Diocese of Ossory is offering an opportunity for baptised Catholic adults to deepen their understanding of what it is we believe. The course aims to:
· Help people understand key aspects of our faith
· Learn what is distinctive about the Catholic faith.
· Appreciate what all faiths share in common.
· Understand our parishes and Diocese.
Application forms are available in the porches of our churches. Duration, 2 hours per week, October 2024. to March 2025.
Loreto Secondary School
1st Year Enrolment, Autumn 2025. Closing day for applications for 1st Year is 22nd October, 2024. Applications via school website at: www.loretokk.ie
An Open Night for 6th Class girls will take place on Thursday 26th September 2024. Further information on our website (above).
Flower Arranging
Flower arranging course with Eva Holmes., Thursday, 17th October for 4 consecutive Thursdays, 6.30 to 9.30. Cost €20pp. Contact Siobhán: 087 288 7292
Clean Up
Ahead of the forthcoming Running Club 10k &5k Races, the organisers are having a litter clean up of the village and the route. Join them next Saturday, September 21, at 10am in the car park.
Singing Circle
The Monthly Singing Circle returns to Naomh Aodhán Community Centre, Kilmanagh on Saturday Oct 5th, 7.30 to 9.30pm. All are welcome.
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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 8th September 2024
Pray For Our Deceased Loved Ones
Anniversaries: Kevin Roche, Knockeenbaun, Month’s Mind (Sat 7.30)
Josephine Hoyne, Middleknock & Michael’s Church.
David Lanigan, Banse-Glebe
William Phelan, Pottlerath, Kilmanagh
Anniversaries Next Weekend
Joe Ryan, Ballyhendricken (Sun 10:15)
Cathedral Draw
The Cathedral Draw is the main source of income for the renovation of the cathedral and great work has been carried out on the building to date.
Now, entering into its 10th year, the new draw will commence this month. (Draw takes place the last Wednesday of each month).
The cost is €10 per month, and there are 10 prizes each month. Top prize is €2,000, then €1,000, €500, €300x2, €200x2, €100x3
If you would like to join, and support the cathedral (and hopefully win a few bob!), then contact Fr. Liam. So I don’t have to keep pestering people, I ask those interested in joining to pay for the full year (€120), or half-year (€60) up front. The new draw begins, end of September.
Defibrillator Training
We plan on running a defibrillator training course in the near future. Those interested in taking part, text your name to Annette Wall at 086 835 3993. The course is planned for the end of September.
Poor Clares Galway
Monastic Experience Day for women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality.
From 10am to 5pm on Saturday the 21st of September. Contact: vocations@poorclares.ie to book a place.
Faith Seeking Understanding
Have you ever sat during Mass and thought, ‘I’d like to know more about my faith?’ Well, now you can, for free. The Diocese of Ossory is offering an opportunity for baptised Catholic adults to deepen their understanding of what it is we believe.
The course aims to:
· Help people understand key aspects of our faith
· Learn what is distinctive about the Catholic faith.
· Appreciate what all faiths share in common.
· Understand our parishes and Diocese.
Application forms are available in the porches of our churches. Duration, 2 hours per week, October 2024. to March 2025.
Anam Cara
Supports bereaved parents. They are holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday 18th September at 7:15pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. We also offer an online meeting. For more information please contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888
COIS NORE – OUTREACH CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE
Available, Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon
Callan – Droichead Family Resource Centre Tel. 087 4833941 or email outreach@coisnore.ie for an appointment or drop in during the above times.
Itinerary for the visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette to St. Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny September 21\22nd.
Saturday 21 September
12.00: Formal reception of the Relics of St. Bernadette with Mass of Saint Bernadette
Celebrant: Most Rev. Niall Coll DD Bishop of Ossory
15.00: Rosary
18.00: Water Gesture Ceremony
19.30: Ceremony of light
Sunday 22 September
11.00 Sunday Mass (beginning with sprinkling with the water of Lourdes)
15.00: Rosary
17.30: Sunday Mass (beginning with sprinkling with the Water of Lourdes)
19.30: Bishop Coll leads a farewell ceremony involving a reading from the account given by Saint Bernadette of the apparitions followed by a ceremony of light.
Naomh Aodhán
The Naomh Aodhán Community Centre is available to hire for meetings, social occasions, etc. To check for time and date availability contact Naomh Aodhán (083 3413 024)
St. Michael’s Pattern
The annual pattern (Rosary, blessing of graves), will take place on Sunday, 29th September at the cemetery in Michael’s Church.
Lotto
The GAA/ Parish Lotto benefits GBC, St. Brigid’s Camogie and the parish. Your support is appreciated.
Wise Words
‘You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.’ C.S. Lewis
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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (2), 1st September, 2024
Pray For Our Deceased Loved Ones
Anniversaries: Agnes Hartley, Ballykeeffe (Sat 6.30)
Oliver Ryall, Kilbraghan (Mon 7pm)
John Millea, Cappahayden (Tues 10am)
Jimmy & Kitty Hennessy, Killeen
Anniversaries Next Weekend
Kevin Roche, Knockeenbaun. Month’s Mind (Sat 7.30)
First Friday’s
On account of a wedding on Friday, I will be making my First Friday calls on the following days: Tuesday, 3rd, Ballycallan, from 1.30pm. Kilmanagh & Killaloe, Thursday, from 1.30pm onwards.
Relics of St. Bernadette
The Diocese of Ossory will host a visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes on the weekend of 21st/22nd September 2024. Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, will kindly accommodate the visit of the Relics to Ossory Diocese.
Defibrillator Training
If there’s enough interest, we plan on running a defibrillator training course in the near future. Those interested in taking part, text your name to Annette Wall at 086 835 3993. The course is planned for the end of September.
Holy Wells
Kilkenny County Council need your help in surveying holy wells and Mass path’s. They also hope to hold workshops around the county over the coming months to hear your stories. To get involved in the project or to share information about your local holy well or mass path, please contact the Heritage Office at Kilkenny County Council at
heritage@kilkennycoco.ie or 056 779 4923
Cathedral Draw
Congratulations to our winner in the August Cathedral Draw. They scooped the 2nd prize of €1,000. Results are posted in the porch.
The Cathedral Draw is the main source of income for the renovation of the cathedral and great work has been carried out on the building to date.
Now, entering into its 10th year, the new draw will commence in September. The cost is €10 per month, and there are 10 prizes each month. Top prize is €2,000, then €1,000, €500, €300x2, €200x2, €100x3
If you would like to join, and support the cathedral (and hopefully win some money!), then contact Fr. Liam. So I don’t have to keep pestering people, I ask those interested in joining to pay for the full year (€120), or half-year (€60) up front. The new draw begins, end of September.
The Kilkenny Bereavement Support
This service is a voluntary organisation offering free one to one support to people of all ages who have been bereaved.
This is a free and confidential service
Contact 086 0670566.
www.kilkennybereavementsupporr.com
Visit of the Relic of St Charbel
The Relic of St Charbel will visit the Dominican Black Abbey this Sunday, 1st September 2024, from 4 pm to 6 pm.
During the afternoon there will be a talk on the life of St. Charbel and novena prayers concluding with Mass at 6 p.m.
There will be an opportunity for blessing with the relic after Mass. All are welcome.
Adult Literacy for Life
Do you know that in Ireland, 1 in 6 adults struggle with reading and writing, 1 in 4 adults struggle with math's and 1 in 2 adults struggle with digital skills?
Do you or a family member need to improve your reading, writing, math's or digital skills?
We can help. All courses are free.
Contact: Kilkenny Adult Learning Service (KCETB) 056 776 3149 or freephone
1800 20 20 65 or email allinnovation@solas.ie
Anam Cara
Anam Cara are holding an ONLINE Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday 3rd of September at 7pm. Contact 01 4045378 or visit www.anamcara.ie
St. Mary’s Cathedral Gift & Bookshop
The Chapter House Bookshop is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am - 5.00pm. Situated in the grounds of St. Mary’s Cathedral. On sale is a wide range of books and religious items. Drop in and have a look.
Westcourt Living & Growing Plant Sale & Apple Pressing
Saturday 7th September 11am-5pm
Walled Garden, Westcourt, Callan R95 YK5Y Teas, coffees, homebakes, local musicians.
Bring your own apples and containers and bring home delicious juice.
COIS NORE – OUTREACH CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE
Available, Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon
Callan – Droichead Family Resource Centre Tel. 087 4833941 or email
outreach@coisnore.ie for an appointment or drop in during the above times.
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B (2), 25th August, 2024
Pray For Our Deceased Loved Ones
Recently Deceased: Shane Murphy, Graigue-Hayden. Rosary, Sunday 8pm at his residence. Funeral Mass, Monday 11am, Kilmanagh. Interment, Ballykeeffe.
Anniversaries: Ted & Angela Murphy, Banse (Sat 6.30)
Michael & Joan Farrell and Family, Gortfree. (Sun 9am)
Nick Harrison, Clonard. Also Mary Harrison and Paul Harrison, Clonard (Sun 10:15)
Catherine & James Butler, Ballycallan
Anniversaries Next Weekend
Agnes Hartley, Ballykeeffe (Sat 6.30)
Relics of St. Bernadette
The Diocese of Ossory will host a visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes on the weekend of 21st/22nd September 2024. Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, will kindly accommodate the visit of the Relics to Ossory Diocese.
Defibrillator Training
If there’s enough interest, we plan on running a defibrillator training course in the near future. Those interested in taking part, text your name to Annette Wall at 086 835 3993. The course is planned for the end of September.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Gift & Bookshop
The Chapter House Bookshop is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am - 5.00pm. Situated in the grounds of St. Mary’s Cathedral. On sale is a wide range of books and religious items. Drop in and have a look.
Anam Cara
Anam Cara are holding an ONLINE Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday 3rd of September at 7pm. Contact 01 4045378 or visit www.anamcara.ie
Cathedral Draw
There’s no denying, St. Mary’s Cathedral is looking magnificent and the sanctuary in particular is a fine addition. The cathedral too has benefitted from new insulation and work continues to improve the structure and fabric of the building. Work is now transferring outside to enhance the cathedral grounds.
The main source of income for this work has been the monthly Cathedral Draw, which, over the past 9 years has raised over €750,000.
To continue the works, the new Cathedral Draw, the tenth, will begin in September. The cost is €10 per month, and there are 10 prizes each month. Top prize is €2,000, then €1,000, €500, €300x2, €200x2, €100x3
If you would like to join, and support the cathedral (and hopefully win some money!), then contact Fr. Liam. So I don’t have to keep pestering people, I ask those interested in joining to pay for the full year (€120), or half-year (€60) up front. The new draw begins, end of September.
The Kilkenny Bereavement Support
This service is a voluntary organisation offering free one to one support to people of all ages who have been bereaved.
The service is provided by volunteers who have been trained in bereavement support.
This is a free and confidential service
Contact 086 0670566.
www.kilkennybereavementsupporr.com
Holy Wells
Kilkenny County Council in partnership with Shanarc Archaeology and Wicklow Willow are conducting a survey of holy wells and mass paths in County Kilkenny. If they are not recorded in the near future, their presence and value will have faded from the public memory.
Kilkenny County Council need your help to record this knowledge before it is too late. We also hope to hold workshops around the county over the coming months to hear your stories. To get involved in the project or to share information about your local holy well or mass path, please contact the Heritage Office at Kilkenny County Council at heritage@kilkennycoco.ie or 056 779 4923
Adult Literacy for Life
Do you know that in Ireland, 1 in 6 adults struggle with reading and writing, 1 in 4 adults struggle with math's and 1 in 2 adults struggle with digital skills?
Do you or a family member need to improve your reading, writing, math's or digital skills?
We can help. All courses are free.
Contact: Kilkenny Adult Learning Service (KCETB) 056 776 3149 or freephone
1800 20 20 65 or email allinnovation@solas.ie
Leaving Cert
Congratulations to all who received their leaving cert results on Friday. May the good Lord bless you in the next chapter of your life.
School Returns
Best wishes to all students, teachers and staff who return to education in the coming week. May God’s blessing be with you and may the year ahead make you wiser.
Wise Words
‘Those who leave everything in God’s Hands will eventually see God’s hand in everything.’