Trinity Sunday, Year C, 15th June 2025

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We Remember our Loved Ones who have died:

Recently Deceased:  Monsignor Kieron Kennedy, P.P. Freshford

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Anniversaries:  We remember Bill Hennessy, Brittas,  Paddy Tynan, Gaulstown and all whose anniversaries occur these times

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Anniversaries Next Weekend:

Catherine and Richard Walsh, The Church

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Father’s Day Blessings

Today we give thanks for all fathers and father figures.  Your presence and guidance make a difference.
We pray for strength, wisdom, and grace in your journey.

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Annual Corpus Christi Procession

Bishop Coll invites you to join him in the Annual Corpus Christi Procession next Sunday, June 22nd, gathering at 3:00 pm at the Capuchin Friary.

The procession will walk via James’s Green and St. Mary’s Cathedral for a time of prayer and reflection and will conclude at the Black Abbey Church with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, this is a special opportunity for our diocese to come together in public witness to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Bishop extends a special invitation to all children who received their First Communion and who were confirmed this year.  Let us walk together in faith and unity.  All are welcome.

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Planning for greater lay involvement in the life of the Church

The recently revised Constitution for the Ossory Diocesan Forum emphasizes greater lay involvement in the life of the Church at parish, pastoral area, and diocesan levels.

Central to this vision are Parish Pastoral Councils, thirteen Pastoral Area Councils, the Ossory Diocesan Pastoral Council (ODPC), and a Plenary Body that includes members from all three. Parish Pastoral Councils serve as consultative leadership groups where priests and laypeople collaborate to guide and respond to the pastoral needs of their communities. Pastoral Area Councils encourage cooperation among parishes and promote shared responsibility among clergy, religious, and laity for the spiritual life of their areas.

The ODPC, acts as the Executive Body of the Diocesan Forum and supports collaboration among the various councils. It provides a platform for the Bishop to engage with clergy and laity in promoting synodality and co-responsibility across the diocese. Meeting monthly, the ODPC discusses a wide range of diocesan matters, with current efforts focused on establishing the Pastoral Area Councils. Through this renewed structure, the diocese aims to deepen shared leadership and ensure that the mission of the Church is carried forward collectively.

 

Parish Cluster

Following the death of Monsignor Kieron Kennedy PP, Freshford, Fr. Liam will be taking on administrative and pastoral duties in Freshford until a more permanent plan is put in place. Freshford is clustered with Tullaroan and Ballycallan and Fr. Liam is the coordinator of this cluster.  In the short term, no major changes will take place in the parish or cluster.  Visiting priests will be helping out in the weeks ahead.

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Sharing Masses

On some Saturday’s it may be necessary to share a Mass between a number of anniversaries.  This happens when a number of anniversaries occur around the same weekend. 

Going forward, booking anniversaries will be with the understanding that you may have to share the Mass with another family.

For those who would like their own Mass, there are weekdays in Kilmanagh available.  The summer months are usually quieter for anniversaries so a Mass then might also be a possibility.

 

Parish Text.  The parish operates a free text service in which messages about parish events are sent to your phone.  If you are not already signed up to the service, take a ticket from the notice board and text 'add me'. together with your name to the number provided

 

June Collection for Priest

Sincere thanks to all who have, and will support the June collections for the support of the priest.  This is one of 6 special collections taken up each up each year from which the priest’s salary is taken.  I appreciate your generosity.

 

Notice of Kilkenny Older Peoples Council - Annual General Meeting (AGM).  The AGM of Kilkenny Older Peoples Council will be held in the Rivercourt Hotel, John Street, Kilkenny on Tuesday 1st July 2025, commencing with registration at 10.30am. The election of the new Executive Committee will also be held at this AGM. Older People from Kilkenny City and County are welcome to attend. RSVP to agefriendlykilkenny@kilkennycoco.ie or 056-7794289.

Finance Meeting:  The Parish Finance Committee will meet on Monday at 8pm in the parish office.

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Pentecost Sunday, Year C, 8th June 2025

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We Remember our Loved Ones who have died:

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Anniversaries:   Tom & Hannah O’Neill Curragh

Fr. Michael Keoghan, Liss.  Tues 10 am Kilmanagh

 

Parish Text.  The parish operates a free text service in which messages about parish events are sent to your phone.  If you are not already signed up to the service, take a ticket from the notice board and text 'add me'. together with your name to the number provided

 

June Collection for Priest

Sincere thanks to all who have, and will support the June collections for the support of the priest.  This is one of 6 special collections taken up each up each year from which the priest’s salary is taken.  I appreciate your generosity.

 

Bridge

Freshford Bridge Club will host Open Summer Bridge at Tulla Hall, Threecastles  commencing on Monday 8th June, 2025 at 7.30 p.m. All bridge players are welcome.

 

Pentecost

This Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost, one of the most important celebration in the Christian calendar. Fifty days after Easter, Pentecost marks the day when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles, filling them with courage and speaking in many tongues. Suddenly, a fearful group became bold witnesses—launching a movement that would change the world.

Often called the "birthday of the Church," Pentecost reminds us that faith isn’t meant to stay behind closed doors. It's a flame meant to spread—through our words, our actions, and how we love one another.

So, whether you're lighting a candle, wearing red, or just pausing for reflection, take a moment this Pentecost to breathe deeply and ask: Where is the Spirit calling me to speak up, to reach out, or to begin anew?

Come, Holy Spirit. The world is still in need of your fire

 

First Friday Calls:  Fr. Liam will visit the sick and housebound on Monday  from 1.30pm onward.  F anyone would like to be added to the list please contact Fr. Liam

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Reader next week-end:  Charlotte Mulligan

Eucharistic Minister:  Carmel Coogan

 

Mass Cards:  Signed Mass cards are available in the sacristy.  Suggest donation €10. Please leave name and intention with donation.

 

Dare to Hope – Conference for Young Adults from the age of 18-35 yrs. – Knock Shrine – Saturday 14th June 2025 – 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

This event is for all Young Adults but there will be a special welcome for those who are travelling to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth. Cost: €20 Register via eventbrite

 

Planning for greater lay involvement in the life of the Church

The recently revised Constitution for the Ossory Diocesan Forum emphasizes greater lay involvement in the life of the Church at parish, pastoral area, and diocesan levels.

Central to this vision are Parish Pastoral Councils, thirteen Pastoral Area Councils, the Ossory Diocesan Pastoral Council (ODPC), and a Plenary Body that includes members from all three. Parish Pastoral Councils serve as consultative leadership groups where priests and laypeople collaborate to guide and respond to the pastoral needs of their communities. Pastoral Area Councils encourage cooperation among parishes and promote shared responsibility among clergy, religious, and laity for the spiritual life of their areas.

The ODPC, acts as the Executive Body of the Diocesan Forum and supports collaboration among the various councils. It provides a platform for the Bishop to engage with clergy and laity in promoting synodality and co-responsibility across the diocese. Meeting monthly, the ODPC discusses a wide range of diocesan matters, with current efforts focused on establishing the Pastoral Area Councils. Through this renewed structure, the diocese aims to deepen shared leadership and ensure that the mission of the Church is carried forward collectively.

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