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)

25 September 2013

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost


I am the salvation of the people, saith the Lord: in whatever tribulation they shall cry to Me, I will hear them; and I will be their Lord forever. Attend, O my people, to My law; incline your ears to the words of My mouth
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 29th September
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

20 September 2013

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Give peace, O Lord, to them that patiently wait for Thee, that Thy prophets may be found faithful: hear the prayers of Thy servant, and of Thy people Israel. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: we shall go into the house of the Lord.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 22nd September
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

11 September 2013


The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady

This Sunday we also commemorate The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady:


  1. The Prophecy of Simeon
  2. The Flight into Egypt
  3. The Loss of Jesus in the Temple
  4. Mary meets Jesus Carrying the Cross
  5. The Crucifixion
  6. Mary Receives the Dead Body of Her Son
  7. The Burial of Her Son and Closing of the Tomb


07 September 2013

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have cried to Thee all the day; for Thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild, and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon Thee. Bow down Thine ear to me, O Lord, and hear me; for I am needy and poor.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 8th September
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC