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)

30 December 2013

Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus

In the Name of Jesus let every knee bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth: and let every tongue confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. O Lord our Lord: how admirable is Thy Name in the whole earth!.

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

26 December 2013

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 29th December.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC

22 December 2013

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE CAROLS AT 9PM - ALL ARE WELCOME

21 December 2013

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 22nd December.

Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC

14 December 2013

Third Sunday of Advent

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: for the Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous: but in every thing by prayer let your petitions be made known to God. Lord, Thou hast blessed Thy land: Thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.

Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 15th December.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC


05 December 2013

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.

01 December 2013

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 1st December
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC


17 November 2013

Sixth Sunday Remaining After Epiphany

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 17th November
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

09 November 2013

Fifth Sunday Remaining After Epihany

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 10th November

Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

03 November 2013

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature, we cannot stand fast: grant us health of mind and body, that what we suffer for our sins, we may overcome by Thy help.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 3rd November.

Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC