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)

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

19 October 2013

Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost


If Thou shalt observe iniquities, O Lord, Lord, who shall endure it? for with Thee is propitiation, O God of Israel. From the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 20th  October
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O’Toole CC