Pope Benedict XVI

"Beauty... is not mere decoration, but rather an essential element of the liturgical action, since it is an attribute of God Himself and His revelation."
(Pope Benedict XVI, Sacramentum Caritatis, 35)

31 December 2012

Feast of the Epiphany

Behold the Lord the Ruler is come: and the Kingdom is in His Hand, and power, and dominion. Give to the king Thy judgment, O God: and to the king's Son Thy justice.

Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 6th January.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC

26 December 2012

Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity

While all things were in quiet silence, and the night was in the midst of her course, Thine almighty Word, O Lord, leaped down from heaven from Thy royal throne. The Lord hath reigned, He is clothed with beauty: the Lord is clothed with strength, and hath girded Himself.

Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 30th December.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC

19 December 2012

Fourth Sunday of Advent


Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the Just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour. The heavens show forth the glory of God: and the firmament declareth the work of His hands.

Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 23rd December.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC

09 December 2012


Second Sunday of Advent - Roráte Cœli

People of Sion, behold the Lord shall come to save the nations: and the Lord shall make the glory of His voice to be heard, in the joy of your heart. Give ear, O Thou that rulest Israel: Thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep.

Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 9th  December
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

06 December 2012

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception




Thou art all fair, O Mary, and there is in thee no stain of
original sin. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Saturday 8th December
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

The Annual Torchlight Procession leaves the Parade in Kilkenny at 8pm and will end at the Black Abbey for Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.  Candles & holders will be available at the Parade. This year is the fortieth year of the Procession and it will be led by Bishop Séamus Freeman, Bishop of Ossory.

30 November 2012

First Sunday of Advent

 To Thee have I lifted up my soul: in Thee, O my God, I put my trust, let me not be ashamed: neither let my enemies laugh at me: for none of them that wait on Thee shall be confounded.  Show, O Lord, Thy ways to me: and teach me Thy paths
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 2nd  December
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

21 November 2012

Last Sunday after Pentecost


The Lord saith: I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction: you shall call upon Me, and I will hear you; and I will bring back your captivity from all places. Lord, Thou hast blessd Thy land: Thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, amen. The Lord saith: I think thoughts of peace , and not of affliction: you shall call upon Me, and I will hear you; and I will bring back your captivity from all places..
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 25th November
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

05 November 2012

Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost


Adore God, all you His Angels: Sion heard, and was glad: and the daughters of Juda rejoiced. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 11th November
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC