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All Saints Anniversary Mass: 7.30 p.m. Jim & Kathleen Long, Mick Long, Preia Bagi Bill Dempsey 9 a.m.
Seamus Kinsella 11 a.m. Nellie, Michael, Jim & Mary Kelly, Danny Hearne Anniversaries: Maureen Grant, Friday at 10 a.m.
Sr. Nellie Reade, Cork City, Castlegannon.
Pat Millae, Clondalkin, Ballybowden, Knocktopher.
Next Week’s Anniversaries: 7.30 p.m. Kitt & Jack Dwyer, Kevin Kennedy 9 a.m. 11 a.m.
Agnes Lennon Ministers of the Word & Eucharistic Ministers next weekend Ballyhale Carmel Fennelly, Michael Phelan & Tommy Doyle Knocktopher Anna Walsh, Eleanor Phelan, Kari Aylward St. Vincent De Paul Collection will take place next weekend 7th & 8th November.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious – Sunday, 8th November Bishop Ger will celebrate a Memorial Mass for deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious of the Diocese of Ossory on Sunday, 8th November in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, at 5.30 p.m. and extends an invitation to Priests, Religious and the Lay Faithful to join in prayer as we remember with gratitude who have served in Ossory.
All are welcome. The Parish Of Ballyhale – Knocktopher Cnoc a tocair, the Hill over the Causway: that tochar/causeway, from which the name is taken, was the part of the old Knoc ktopher road, which crosses the stream and low lying boggy land, due north of Knocktopher graveyard.
Matthew fit z Griffin, seneschal of Munster, and, most probably, son of Griffin fitz William, who was brother of Raymund le Gros, was lord of Knocktopher in the time of Hugh de Rous, Bishop of Ossory from 1202 to 1218. He was a great benefactor of the Priory of Kells, to which he appropriated the churches of Knocktopher, Castlecolumb, Kilmoganny, Kilcreddy and Kilbeacon, in Ossory.
He was succeeded by his heir, Raymund fitz Griffin, proprietor of Knocktopher and the new town of Jerpoint in 1247. In 1293, Knocktopher was the property of Edmund fitz Milo le Brit.
On the 12th October, 1312, Knocktopher passed from Mathew fitz Philip Maunsel to Edmund le Botiller, father of James, 1st Earl of Ormond. (to be continued…) Carrigan Ballyhale Railway Station : Talk and Power Point presentation on Ballyhale Railway Station and the people who worked there and the people who operated the nearby level crossings at Derrynahinch, Kiltorcan and Knockmoylan by Kilkenny Railway Historian Donie Butler on We dnesday 18th November at the Community Hall, Ballyhale at 8.30pm. Light refreshments available.
Admission is free. Presented by Kilkenny Railway Heritage Society.
Southend Utd Annual Table Quiz: November 7th, 2026, starting at 5pm. Come along for a great night and support a great club!
Hope to see you there . Ballyhale Development Association : The BDA will be holding an AGM meeting on
Thursday 5th November in Ballyhale hall at 8pm. All are welcome to attend.
Parishioners who would like to, and are unable to give their contribution to the parish, can do so through the Parish Bank Account.
Details: Bank of Ireland IBAN: IE68 BOFI 9060 9911 7047 59
BIC: BOFIIE2D Sincere thanks to all who contribute so generously every weekend to all the various collections.
If you wish to make a donation to the parish, you may do so by logging on to our parish website www.ballyhaleparish.ie select the “donate to a parish” option and follow the instructions and organise a once off donation or set up a monthly direct payment through Pay Pal.
All Saints Pastoral Area Parishes - Aghaviller, Ballyhale & Mullinavat Priests In The Pastoral Area Fr. Seán O’Connor (Ballyhale) 086 3895911 ballyhalekkparish@gmail.com Fr. Liam Cassin (Hugginstown) 087 2312354 liamcassin@ossory.ie Fr. Liam Barron (Mullinavat) 087 2722824 mullinavat@ossory.ie Fr. Peter Hoyne (Newmarket – Retired) 056 7768678 / 086 373 8492
Ballyhale, Knocktopher & Knockmoylan Parish Newsletter Fr. Seán O’Connor 056 7766696 / 086 3895911
Parish Email ballyhalekkparish@gmail.com Website www.ballyhaleparish.ie St. Vincent de Paul, Ballyhale Parish Area Confidential Contact No.: 087 4289516 between 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Please submit items for Parish Newsletter by
Friday 9 a.m. please A Mass for All Souls Day will take place on
Monday 2nd November in Knocktopher at 7pm. All are welcome.
Remembering Our Loved Ones Who Have Died: During the month of November, we pray for all the faithful departed including our parishioners, family members, neighbours, friends and all who have no one to remember them.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen. November Sacred Space : During the month of November, we remember our faithful departed.
You are invited to write the names of your loved ones on the paper provided and place it in the basket in the Sacred Space provided in front of the Altar.
Your loved ones will be remembered at Masses throughout the month.
Come to Church, visit the Cemetery and spare a prayer f or all who have gone before us.
The best assurance that we will be remembered after our deaths, will be to maintain a tradition of prayer for the dead.
Celebrating Our Dead: We are not powerless in the face of the loss of those we love.
Our prayers and our acts of remembrance assist our loved ones on their journey back to God.
November each year reminds us to remember our dead.
The kindness and friendship of those who loved us, and who is now with God, had a great influence on our lives.
We share that with others and our love may yet be passed on to generations yet unborn.
Remembrance Service: Those who have died in the past year will be remembered in a special at the weekend Masses of
Saturday 21st and Sunday, 22nd November.
All welcome. November Offerings : November Offerings for our Priest is due around this time.
Thank you f or your generosity. Pope’s Monthly Intention – November : Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
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. Ferrybank/Slieverue Parish Office Tel. 051-830813
Mon . -Fri. 10am to 1pm Closed on Holy Days & Bank Holidays Ms. Marie Cashin/Ms. Angela O’Brien email Slieverue@osory.ie / ferrybank@ossory.ie Website www.ferrybankslieverueparishes.ie
Monday to Thursday 10am Mass from Ferrybank Friday - 10.00am from Slieverue Saturday Vigil 6pm Slieverue and 7pm
Sunday 9.30am Ferrybank 10.30am Slieverue 11.30am Ferrybank Eucharistic Adoration Every Wednesday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Ferrybank Church from 10.30am to 11.30am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Tuesday in Slieverue Church from 7.30pm – 8.30pm Every Wednesday in Slieverue Church from 2.30pm – 3.30pm Every Friday in Slieverue Church from 10.30pm – 11.00am FERRYBANK & SLI EVERUE PARISH ES The Church of the Sacred Heart Ferrybank The Church of the Assumption Slieverue Use QR Code to go to our parish website, facebook page & newsletter online Very Rev. Roderick Whearty Tel. 086 813 3661 1st November 2026 ALL SAINTS Remembering all our loved ones who have died
Anthony Flynn, Green Street, Waterford.
Sat. 6.00pm Robert Roche, Drumdowney Sun. 9.30am Bridget Fleming, Killaspy (1st Anniv.
Joseph (Joe) & Annie O’Connor Marek Mech & Joe Butler Sun. 11.30am Mariola Majok (1st Anniv.
Martha Kennedy (1st Anniv.) Michael Walsh (1st Anniv.
Alicja Maria Stanczyk Helena Pawlik & Mieczyslaw Zak and deceased members of the Pawlik & Zak Families Tues. 10.00am All on our Anniversary Lists Fri. 10.00am James O’Brien, Killaspy Billy, Kitty, Eamon & John Walsh David O’Brien William & Catherine Murphy, Davidstown, Slieverue May they rest in peace … The Sanctuary Lamp burns in our Church every hour of every day this week before the Blessed Sacrament in … Ferrybank Special Intention – In November we remember … We are reminded once again of our loved ones who have died and we r emember them in a special way and pray for them in all our Masses and prayers during t his month of November.
Beginning this weekend and throughout the month of November, Masses for the dead will be celebrated between both Ferrybank & Slieverue Churches.
There are ‘November List of the Dead’ slips available at the back of both Ferrybank & Slieverue Churches for you to write the names of your loved ones to be remembered.
All the names will be placed in a basket in front of the altar in both Churches for the month of November. (Please do not leave money in the basket).
Ferrybank & Slieverue Annual Remembrance Masses The annual Mass of Remembrance for all our deceased and especially for t he families who have been bereaved during the past year will be celebrated on the following dates :
Saturday 7th November 7.00 pm Slieverue
Saturday 14th November 6.00 pm There will be a candle provided for each family who suffered a bereavement since last November and whose funerals were celebrated in our Parishes.
The candle will be lit during the ceremony of remembrance and a family member may take home candle if they wish after the Mass.
For further information please contact the Parish Office.
Mass of the Sick and Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick brings spiritual grace, peace, strength, comfort and healing.
It can restore spiritual, emotional and physical healt h, if it is God’s will.
Any Catholic or Christian in serious illness, advancing age or preparing for surgery can avail of it.
It can be repeated monthly or if an illness worsens.
The priest lays his hands on the person and anoints their forehead and the palms of their hands with blessed oil offering a special prayer of healing and grace.
In relation to this importan t Sacrament, starting in November, the last Thursday of the month in Ferrybank at 10.00am and the last Friday of the month at 10.00am in Slieverue, a special Mass of the Sick including anointing will be celebrated.
Pride of Place Award We are delighted to let you know that Slieverue Parish Community was r unner-up in the National Pride of Place Awards announced in Dublin recently.
Slie verue Parish was nominated by Kilkenny County Council under the Community Wellbeing category which is an exceptionally difficult category to win.
Our parish was runner- up in this category.
The judges were particularly complimentary and highlighted that Slieverue isa vibrant rural community making use of key facilities including the Parish Hall, Sli everue GAA Club and Slieverue Community Childcare.
The Parish Community does excellent work in reaching out to all members of the community, the parish hall being a hub of activity with Chair yoga, Youth Groups, Dancing, Drama, Community Meetings, Bridge Club among other activities.
We are delighted with this award and congratulations to all involved in making Slieverue a wonderful community in which to live.
St Vincent de Paul - Ferrybank Our November monthly collection will take place next Saturday and Sun day the 6th & 7th November 2026. Your support as always is much appreciated!
Visitation of the Sick and Housebound Next Friday is 6th November and Fr. Roderick will visit the sick and the housebound in both Ferrybank & Slieverue Parishes.
If you are already on our monthly visitation list we will be in contact with you to arrange visitation.
If you have a family member who is sick or housebound and would like to receive Holy Communion at home please contact the Parish Office.
Please remember visitation can only take place following a request from the person themselves or a family member.
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Ferrybank Ministers of the Eucharist 7th & 8th Nov. 2026
Saturday 7.00pm Br. Joe Killoran & Jo Lane
Sunday 9.30am Bessie Doherty & Ann Gleeson
Sunday 11.30am Maria Ronan & Eileen Heffernan Ferrybank Ministers of the Word 7th & 8th Nov. 2026
Saturday 7.00pm Yvette Purdue
Sunday 9.30am Robert Dunphy
Sunday 11.30am Una Hayden Slieverue Ministers of the Eucharist 7th & 8th Nov. 2026
Saturday 6.00pm Martin Quilty
Sunday 10.30am Eileen O’Donovan & Declan Power Slieverue Ministers of the Word 7th & 8th Nov. 2026
Saturday 6.00pm Paddy Drennan
Sunday 10.30am Kay Howard Church Collections for last weekend Ferrybank Envelopes € 665.00 Offertory € 605.50 Mission Sunday ( €1,217.00 to date) € 25.00 Slieverue Envelopes € 221.00 Offertory € 384.00 Ossory Soc.
Serv. (Total to date €164.50) € 30.00 Missions (Total to date €315.00) € 45.00 Ossory Priests (Total to date €144.00) € 60.00 Many thanks to all our parishioners in both Ferrybank & Slieverue parishes who contribute weekly, monthly & yearly and to those who donate online and by Standing Order.
Ferrybank & Slieverue Parishes Newsletter is kindly sponsored by Powers Funeral Directors / Powers Monumental Works Ferrybank http://www.powersfuneraldirectors.com/Complete&ComprehensiveFuneralServices&MonumentalWorks Phone Martin or Claire on 086 8380033 / 353 (0)51 832081 Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives Ferrybank - Jerry Hughes & Mary Griffin Slieverue - Mary Kenny & Catherine Manning If you, or anyone you know, has a Safeguarding concern please contact: Diocesan Director of Safeguarding and Desi gnated Liaison Person, DLP, Fintan Fanning at 085 802 1633 or
@ossory.ie An Garda Síochána: 1800 555 222 (or your local Garda Station). TUSLA Waterford 051-301450
Wexford 053-9198201 /TUSLA: Kilkenny 052 6177302
Counselling Services Towards Healing Confidential Helpline: 1800 303 416 www.towardshealing.ie Towards Peace Helpline: 01 5053028 www.towardspeace.ie Fr. Patsy Kelly MSC Retreat – Mooncoin Parish - Retreat The Nagle Chapel, beside Mooncoin Church, on13th, 14th & 15th November 2026.Com mencing 7-8.30pm on Friday evening and 10:00am- 4:30pm approx. on Saturday and Sunday.
Come along to delve a little deeper into the “Good News”. All are welcome!
Slieverue G. A. A. The Slieverue Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football Association are holding a fundraising Fashion Show on 5th November in the Rhu Glenn Hotel. Tickets €30.00. Doors open at 7.00pm and the show starts at 7.45pm with Goodie Bags, Spot Prizes, Door Prize and also a Raffle on the night.
Please contact Laura Mooney Tel. 087-773 9587 or Vera Dolan Tel. 086-600 9088 f or ticket.
Éigse Sliabh Rua 2026
Friday 6th November 7.30pm Official Opening by David Walsh, a native of Slieverue.
David is an award winning journalist and was chief sports writer for the Sunday Times.
This will be followed by a video showing the cel ebrations in the Rhu Glen, in 1994 to commemorate the winning of the Senior County Hurling Final in 1954. The Rhu Glen Country Club, Slieverue €10. Refreshments.
Sunday 8th November 11.30am - The New Murals on Dock Road – a guided walk led by Jack Burtchaell, an award winning tour guide and local historian.
Meet at Waterford Railway Station 11.30am. €5.00.
Tuesday 10th November 8.00pm - My Amazing Search for the Streets and Placenames of Waterford.
Dermot Power, local historian and author of 6 books.
The Parish Hall, Slieverue. €5.00.
Thursday 12th November 8.00pm – Slieverue a Century Ago: The 1926 census – Jack Burtchaell.
The Parish Hall, Slieverue. €5.00. Throughout Éigse week Katherine Grant will visit Slieverue & Ringville pupils to explore various topics of local history.
Sunday 15th November 10.30am Éigse Mass with traditional music.
Church of the Assumption, Slieverue. All welcome . See new website www.eigsesliabhrua .com Waterford Garden Plant Society Lecture Waterford Garden Plant Society will hold a lecture in St Joseph and Benild us parish hall , Newtown ( behind Church ) on Wednesday next November 4th . Speaker Mary Forest will give an illustrated lecture on the Power Seeds Nursery in Waterford which was famous all over Ireland and offered mail order on all goods . Time is 7.30 sharp . Non- members welcome €5. Ferrybank Library Events Join us for Storytime & Craft on Saturday, 7th November at 12:00pm, with sto ries, creativity and fun for all ages.
All are welcome. Also coming up, our Science Week CSI Workshop on Friday, 13th November at 4:00pm, where children aged 10+ can use forensic science techniques to solve a mystery.
Booking essential for the CSI Workshop.
Contact 0 51 897200 or ferrybank@kilkennylibrary.ie . Slieverue & District Active Retirement Association
Wednesday 4th November chairyoga as usual in St Mary's parish Hall at 11.40am followed bya short meeting to discuss Christmas Lunch, annual Mass for deceased members, our spring break and we will have runners up award for Pride of Slieverue.
The children from the school will join us from 1.25pm until 2.30pm. Ferrybank Draw Success Ferrybank enjoyed a fantastic finish to the 2026 Déise Draw, with local members feat uring prominently among the prize winners in the final draw of the year on Wednesday, October 28th.
The biggest success went to Adrian Larkin, Grantst own (formerly of Rockenham), who scooped the top prize of €12,500, providing a wonderful conclusion to this year’s draw the club.
There was further Ferrybank success when Monica Power, Castle Oaks, Ferrybank picked up the 11th prize of €250. The club also had reason to c elebrate through the co-ordinator prizes.
Nicky Heffernan was the Overall Winner Club Co- ordinator, also receiving €250. In total, Ferrybank connections accounted for €13,000 in prizes, making it a particularly successful final draw for the club.
Thanks to everyone who supported the Déise Draw throughout.
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Feast of All Saints - 1st November 2026 Bereavements .
Ken Digby, Oldcourt. Requiem Mass Tuesday at 11.00am in Clodiagh Church followed by interment in Cappagh cemetery.
Month’s Mind: Kitty Drea, The Square (11.00am) Anniversaries : Anastasia Lyng, Russelstown (9.30am); John Cahill, Mill Road, and grandson, Peter Lawless, Jr., Dublin; Fr Denis Treacy, Coolraney; Mary & Luke Treacy, Coolraney (11.00am).
Next w/e: Paddy & Josie Whelan, Ballavarra; Tony & Agnes O’Mahony, Coolrainey; Marguerite Brereton, Ballynunnery and deceased members of the Brereton family; Joey Grace, Tinnaslatty; Fintan Murphy, The Row-er Village (7.30pm); Mary O’Leary, Kilcross; Matt Drea, Kilmacshane; leen & Ger Hayes, Inistioge (11.00am).
St Colmcille’s Pastoral Area Thomastown & Ini stioge Parishes INISTIOGE PARISH Mass Times Vigil: The Rower 7.30 p.m.
Sundays: Clodiagh 9.30 Inistioge 11.00 a.m.
Weekdays: The Rower 9.30 a.m. Tuesday Inistioge 9.30 a.m.
Thursday Thomastown Parish Mass Times Vigil: Thomastown 6.00 p.m.
Sundays: Thomastown 10.00 a.m. Weekdays: Thomastown 9.30 a.m. - Wednesdays & Fridays. (NB:
times may occasionally change acc ording to circumstances) Last Week’s Collecti on Plate: € 782 Thank You For Your Support Address: Kilcross, Inistioge, County Kilkenny, R95 P5P0
inistioge@ossory.ie Website: inistiogeparish.ie Office Hours: Wed. 9 - 2 & Thur. 2 - 4 Newsletter Deadline:
Thursday 3.00 pm Secretary: Sandra Cullen Office: 056 775 8581
Parish Priest: Fr Frank Purcell 086 601 0001
SAFEGUARDING: If you have a safeguarding concern contact: The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Mr Fintan Fanning, 085 802 1633 , dlp@ossory.i Deputy DLPs: Rose Brophy, 087 331 4330 & Cathal Cullen, 056 7752448
ddlp@ossory.ie Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are: Marie Hayden - Suzanne Cottrell - Betty Gannon cf.
Full Safeguarding details: www.ossory.ie Roman Catholic Diocese and Parishes of Ossory - Regd.
Charity No. 20015831 Holy Souls Masses The Rower:
Saturday 21st November. Clodiagh: 22nd November. Inistioge:
Sunday 22nd November. As the final weekend of the Church liturgi- cal year approaches, featuring the feast of Christ The King, the Annual Parish Mass- es for The Holy Souls will be celebrated in all three Parish Churches.
Candles representing those who passed away during the past year will be lighting at the Altar during Mass.
After Mass a family member is invited to take home a candle as a reminder of the special re- membrance of the parish at prayer for their loved one at this Holy Souls Mass.
Cois Nore - Thomastown The Cois Nore Outreach service visits Thomastown for November as follows:
Thursday 5th - Thomastown Library
Thursday 12th - Thomastown Hall
Thursday 19th - Thomastown Library
Thursday 26th - Thomastown Hall Visits are from 11am to 1pm. All cancer related queries are wel- come.
Also call in and pick up information on healthy living tips, signpost- ing, and Cois Nore service information.
All free of charge and confidential. Anam Cara supports bereaved par- ents, will hold its monthly Support Evening for bereaved parents on
Tuesday 10th Nov. at 7.30pm in the Brandon House Hotel. This is free and open to all bereaved parents Call 01 4045378; info@anamcara.ie Deceased Bishops, Priests & Religious Sunday, 8th November Bishop Ger Nash invites you to a Memorial Mass for deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious of the Diocese of Ossory.
This Mass will be celebrated next Sunday, 8th November in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny at 5.30 p.m.
All are welcome. Priests, Religious and the Lay Faithful wll join in prayer as we remember with gratitude all who have served in Ossory.
First Friday next is the First Friday of No- vember.
Holy Communion will be taken to the sick and housebound at the usual times.
Thanks to all the charistic Ministers who help with this service.
Congratulations to Inistioge Tidy Towns who won another gold medal in this year's Tidy Towns Competition.
Inistioge was the highest performing area in Co. Kilkenny receiving a mark of 405. All the hard work and dedication has paid off and has been deservedly rewarded.
Christmas Market The annual Inistioge Christmas Market takes place in Cois Abhann on
Sunday 6th December from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm. Stalls €25, Children's Stalls free.
Contact Joan 086 3500 704
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Kilmacow- Monday – Feast of All Souls Mass in the Church 6.30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday In Rosedale
Tuesday 9.30 a.m. Thursday, Eucharistic Service 9.30 a.m.
Friday 9.30 a.m.
Sunday 11.15 a.m. Mooncoin Wednesday –
Friday 9.30 a.m.
11.15 a.m. Anna Dowling – Month’s Mind Jim Joe Dowling Nora Bolger Lal Selfridge Betty Kiely Chrissie Reddy Mary Walsh, Ballygriffin Stephen Dwyer Pat O’Hanlon Des Crosbie Mary Morgan James Treacy + deceased family Safe Guarding Witness
Sun 8th Sheila Comerford Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Sun 8th Frank Lahiffe, Patricia Dennehy, Sheila Comerford, Michelle Mullally Readers
Sun 8th Mary Sullivan, Elizabeth Blanche Feast Days This Week Monday All Souls Tuesday St. Malachy, bishop Wednesday St. Charles Borromeo, bishop Thursday St. Martin de Porres Friday All The Saints Of Ireland Saturday St. Willibrord, bishop & missionary Date For The Diary 2026 /2027 Kilmacow Parish Remembrance Mass Sunday, 15th November at 11.15 a.m.
Confirmation - Thursday, 15th April, 11 a.m.
First Holy Communion - Saturday, 22nd May, 11 a.m Remembering Our Loved Ones Who Have Died During the month of November we pray for all the
including our parishioners, family members, neighbours, friends and all who have no one to remember them.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen. November The Month Of Holy Souls “It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed form their sins.” Each November, the Church engages in a great crusade of prayer for our dead.
We pray for our dead because we believe there is a communion - an unbreakable link - between the living and the dead.
That link ensures us that we can help them and they can help us.
One saint said that the Holy Souls may win astounding favours for us and deliver us from evils, sickness and dangers of every kind.
Our prayer, especially the holy sacrifice of the Mass, is the greatest expression of our gratitude and love for those who have died.
In fact, the November Novena of Masses is the most powerful way to honour with great respect the memory of our dead.
Kilmacow Parish Priest: Fr. Martin Tobin ADM Weekend Masses : Mobile: 086 2401278
Sunday 11.15 a.m. Email priest: martintobin@ossory.ie Priests of the Fr. Aaron Tanko
Pastoral Area: 089 9702189
Parish
kilmacow @ossory.ie Fr. Paschal Moore Parish Website: www.kilmacowparish.com 087 2408078
Baptisms: Baptisms will be celebrated in Kilmacow on the 4th Sunday of each month at 12 noon and bookings can be made through Kilmacow Parish Office.
If a Funeral is taking place on that Sunday, Baptis ms will move to 1 p.m.
Funerals: All arrangements for Funerals to be made with Fr. Tobin.
In the event of a Funeral, there will be no 9.30 a. m.
Mass. Further information is available on the Parish Webs ite www.kilmacowparish.com 1st November 2026
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Kilmacow Safeguarding Information In the event of concerns about the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults engaged in church activities c ontact the Designated Liaison Person, Mr. Fintan Fanning 085 8021633
Ms. Rose Brophy 087 3314330
Mr. Cathal Cullen 056 7762448
dlp@ossory.ie TUSLA 059/9115570 www.ossory.ie/safeguarding Parish Safeguarding Representatives: Bernadette Moloney, Anthony Young Indulgences at the Commemoration of All Souls From November 1st to 8th all who go to Confession, receive Holy Communion and pray for the Pope’s Intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice), can gain one Plenary Indulgence per day or by visiting a Church and praying there an Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed or by visiting a Cemetery and praying Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be To The Father.
Sincere Thanks to Fr. Aaron for his kind assistance in our Parish over the last few months.
We are most grateful and safe travels Missions Collection Thank you kindly for the response to the Missions collection. €1,480 was collected in our parish and this will be sent on to provide aid to the poorest parts of the world.
Many thanks. Preparation For Sacraments In 2027 We are delighted to welcome the children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion to our Masses over the next few months.
We keep them in our prayers as they begin their journey in preparation for Confirmation and First Holy Communion and pray that with God’s help their parents and their families may truly pass the light of faith on to them.
Confirmation Preparation Masses will take place on the following Sundays: 29th November 2026 10th January 2027 7th February 2027 7th March 2027 11th April 2027 15th April Confirmation Ceremony 2027 First Holy Communion Masses will take place on the following Sundays: 13th December 2026 24th January 2027 21st February 2027 14th March 2027 25th April 2027 16th May 2027 22nd May First Holy Communion 2027 30th May Corpus Christi Mass 2027 Direct Debit Donations These can be made using our Bank details: Kilmacow Parochial Current Account IBAN: IE40 AIBK 93427585444014 BIC: AIBK IE2D Collection Offertory €325 October Envelopes €2,095 Standing Orders for 3rd Quarter €785.97 Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh - Retreat on 14th November, 10.30 a.m. for refreshments, followed by a talk by Fr. Patrick Cahill, Q & A, healing service, candle service, finishing with Holy Mass at 3 p.m.
Cost €30 and includes 3 course meal.
Contact Mary 085 2697779
Pat 085 2680396
November Offerings Your November Offering is a gift for prayers and Masses to be offered for your loved ones who have died.
Fr. Tobin and Fr. Kelly will offer 8 Masses for the Holy Souls, especially your family members during the month of November.
Altar List of the Dead Please return your List Of The Dead (lists in Church porch) and all the names will be remembered and prayed for at each and every Mass during November.
Kilmacow Parish Choir Practice Mondays in Kilmacow Church,7.30 p.m.-8.45 p.m.
New singers welcome.
Contact Una 087 2706977
Taizé Youth Programme 2027 25 from Kilkenny, will made the trip to Taize and the programme, which runs from November 2026 to July 2027 is open to Transition Year and 5th Year students.
Closing date this Friday, 6th November. For forms etc contact Patrick Bookle, Ossory Youth at 056 7761200 / 087 2129006 or pbookle@ossoryyouth.com Marian Hall, Strangsmills - Weekly Activities Monday Taekwondo (6 p.m. – 8 – Audrey 086 3739284
African Drumming (8.15 – Cathy 087 968 4580
Tuesday Line Dancing (7-8.30 - Suzanne 087 6300336
Wednesday Yoga (7-8 - Laura 087 6802303
Thursday Children's Dance Class (6.30 – Faith 087 2040 961
Hall Enquiries: 086 892 1356 / mhstrangsmills@gmail.com
Signed Sympathy Cards, Mass Bouquets are available from the Parish Office. The Parish Office opens at the following times -
Tuesday 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mass bookings, items for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter etc. can be emailed to Aoife at kilmacow@ossory.ie , Parish phone 087 4796533 or dropped into the post box at the Parish Office before 12 noon on Friday.
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FIR UURB TOUUND FARDIHUINERS 8 1”! November is All Saints Day 3 We celebrate all the wonderful holy people, the Siants, who are 8 muir in Heaven.
We ask them to pray for us and guide us. — This week, maybe you can find out about your favourite saint and Eidraw a picture of him or her here. 2™ November is All Souls Day We pray for all those who have died.
We remember especially members of our family who have died.
We can also pray for those who have no one else to m- for them.
Draw a picture here of someone ire would like fo pray for during the month of November.
Remember those fhis special time who live with God above.
All Saints, All Souls and all our own who live with God in love. 2 MOONCOIN PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPS 8 Katherine Hogan.
Miriam Grace. Marian Walsh c/o Mooncoin Parish Office 051 895 123
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| The Feast of All Saints Today we celebrate the great multitude from every nation—the |
i saints in heaven. They are not perfect by nature, but sinners transformed by God's grace. i Gospel of the Beatitudes shows us the path they walked: gentle, merciful, pure in ; ' heart.
As St. John reminds us, we are already God's children, and one day we shall see'Him face to face.
We are all called to be saints. Let us ask the saints to pray forusaswe' strive to live the Beatitudes daily. ' ; All Souls Day & The Holy Souls November 2nd is All $ouls' Day, opening the Month of i ‘the Holy Souls.
We remember our beloved dead who are being purified, awaiting the | glory of heaven.
We can help them!
daily, have Masses offered ‘for your loved ones, and visit their graves.
Our parish will offer special Masses for the H' Holy Souls this month.
Let us pray that they may soon enjoy eternal peace and the vision 1 of God. i Lcccset SEGS Ca is EMER seas aes as eal i THIS WEEK'S READINGS i Í First Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 i i Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24 i | Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 i | Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a i i Key Theme: Called to holiness i Í Focus: Living the Beatitudes i | Summary: God gathers a great multitude of faithful people from every i i nation.
Jesus shows the way to holiness through the i i Beatitudes. i i Challenge: We are called to become saints by following Jesus each day. i | Choose mercy, peace, faithfulness, and love even when itis i i difficult. i Í Action Step: Choose one Beatitude to practice today.
Look for one simple | i way to live it. i i Verse to Remember: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” (Matthew 5:9) i
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MASSES THIS WEEKEND IN RATHDOWNEY PARISH SATURDAY 315! OCTOBER 2026 Rathdowney 6pm: Memorial Mass SUNDAY 157 NOVEMBER 2026 — All Saints Day Errill 9.30 am: John & Margaret Meehan, Grogan Gary & Elizabeth Davy, Clonmeen Larry Finn, Clonmeen Paddy & Collette Kavanagh, The Square.
MASSES DURING THE WEEK Monday Nov 2nd - All Souls Day Mass in Rathdowney at 7pm Tuesday: Mass at 10am: Wednesday 10am: Monica McDonnell, Galway Thursday: Mass at 10am Friday 10am: Seanie Phelan, Whiteswall, Galmoy MASSES NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY 7™ NOVEMBER 2026 Rathdowney 6pm: First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass Mary Gray, Knockiel, Months Mind Mick Delaney, Graigueavalla, Months Mind May Clancy, Rapla Sheila Rafter, Cuan Bhride & Clonmeen
SUNDAY 8™ NOVEMBER 2026 - All Saints Day Errill 9.30 am: . John, Teresa & Michael O Dea, Clonmeen Anniversaries: William O’Dea, Clonmeen Collections Weekend 24' / 25th October 2026 Loose Plate - € 203 Envelopes - € 1025 Adoration in Rathdowney on Thursday after 10am Mass and in Errill on Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am Rosary available each evening - Monday to Friday at 5.30pm on the Webcar Castlefleming Community Alert Will hold its AGM on
Wednesday 11th November at 8pm in Dowling’s Bar.
All Welcome. Safefood Ireland - Food Environment Exhibition Takes place in Rathdowney library from 11-18 November 2026. Come and see people’s vision for a healthier food environment TRU Way Defining Our Place Community engagement and information workshop
Wednesday 4" Novemb 3-5pm in the Clochar Centre, Rathdowney.
Help create a shared vision for Templemore, Rathdowney & Urlingford and t surrounding villages and hinterland.
Everyone is welcome — individuals, communities and stakeholders Anam Cara Next Bereavement Information Evening will centre around where creativity intersects with grief with renowned author and psychotherapist, Sasha Bate: This event is open to all parents whose child or children have died, regardle: of the age of their child, circumstances of their death, or time since bereavement.
This event will take place online on
Thursday 19 November at 7pm.
Newsletter for the Parishes of Durrow and Rathdowney 31* October / 1: November 2026 All Saints Day SAFEGUARDING Pastoral Council Members Designated as Person - Ailish Rathdowney iggins 085 802 1633
Assumpta Casey; Helen Campion; safeguarding@ossory.ie Tony Holohan; Fran Doyle; Maureen Gardai 1800 555 222 / TUSLA — Guilfoyle; Oliver Kennedy Mary Nolan, Laois/Offaly 044 935 3997
Mary O'Dea, Tadhg Keane; Towards Healing Helpline: 1800 313 416
Sr Anita O'Leary; Fr. Martin Delaney www.towardshealing.ie Towards Peace Helpline: 01-505 3028
Durrow www.towardspeace.ie Martin Lawlor; Mary Lawlor; James Parish Representatives Walsh; Vicky Murphy; Rathdowney Margaret Murphy; Seamus Clancy; John Casey & Helen Campion Liam Kavanagh; Padraig Kiely; Durrow Anne-Marie Kiely Michael Killeen & Sarah Brophy Sr. Anita O'Leary; Fr. Martin Delaney
Opening Hours Rathdowney: Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday 9.30am - 2pm &
Friday 9.30am - Ipm Durrow: Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday 10 am to 2 pm Ireland's 3rd National First Saturdays Conference This year's conference will take place in Knock on Saturday November 28th.
The day begins at 10am and finishes at 5pm. It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service.
Speakers include: Fr Patrick Cahill, Geraldine O'Donnell, Fr Leon Pereira OP, Nikki Kingsley, Fr Marius O'Reilly, Fr. Jaimie Twohig, Christine O'Hara, Fr. Mark Quinn, and Fr Philip Kemmy, Fr. John Keane will lead a Eucharistic Healing Service.
More information and the list of buses going are available on www.firstsaturdays.ie . At Fatima Our Lady promised that if we did what she asked there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved.
Volunteer Drivers Ní The Irish Cancer Society is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers to join our pool of drivers.
As a volunteer driver you would be bringing patients undergoing chemotherapy to the hospital and back home for their treatment.
Gifting your time means that cancer patients will have comfortable (one on one) transport to attend appointments for their lifesaving treatment.
If you can spare 2 days per month, have a valid driving licence, and a safe, reliable vehicle, you are the perfect candidate to make a significant difference.
The Irish Cancer Society will provide you with training before you start as a driver for us.
Your generosity not only eases the journey for many during a challenging time but also offers comfort and support when it's needed most. For more information and to become a volunteer driver, please contact Monica or Emily at volunteer@irishcancer.ie The feedback we receive from patients that have relied on the Transport Service in the past is heart-warming and underlines the need of its existence.
We would be extremely grateful for your support, as it will help us to continue supporting those who are impacted by cancer
MASSES THIS WEEKEND IN DURROW PARISH SATURDAY 3157 OCTOBER 2026 Cullohill 7.30 pm:
SUNDAY 15! NOVEMBER 2026 — All Saints Day Durrow 11 am: Peter & Mary Loughman, Newtown, Durrow Sean & Agnes Conroy, Mary Street Jill Cooney, Erkindale Drive, Durrow Canice Clooney, Durrow.
MASSES DURING THE WEEK Monday Nov 2nd — All Souls Day Mass in Cullohill at 7.45pm Monday to Friday: Mass in Durrow at 8.50am Durrow 7pm
Friday 6th November - Memorial Mass MASSES NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY 7™ NOVEMBER 2026 Cullohill 7.30 pm: Sean Muldowney, Parknahown Edmund Kenny, Newtown,
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SUNDAY 8™ NOVEMBER 2026 - All Saints Day Durrow 11 am: Dr William & Lil Bannon, their Daughter Fionnula and son Liam, The Square, Durrow.
Margaret (Peg) Phelan, Knockanoran, Durrow Anniversaries: Patrick & John O’Hara, Tubberboe John & Annie Ryan, Tubberboe Bert, Bridie & John Gee and Daisy Sullivan, Dunmore.
Collections Weekend 17/18 October 2026 Loose Plate - €272 Envelopes - € 1453 Adoration in Cullohill Church every Thursday morning from 10am - 11am, in Durrow directly after 8.50 am Mass (finishes at 11.30 am) on Mondays and on Fridays from 7-8pm. Christmas Concert ‘ Michael English, featuring Durrow and Cullohill Parish Choirs á
Sunday 6th December 2026 in Holy Trinity Church, Durrow.
Doors 5 open at 5 pm for 6 pm start. A festive evening of Songs, Stories, Faith & Inspiration Tickets €30 available from both of our Parish Offices (opening times below) Or through www.michaelenglish.ie (where booking fee applies) Parish Office Opening Hours Rathdowney: Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday 9.30 - 2pm &
Friday 9.30am - 1pm Durrow: Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 2pm & Friday 11am to 2pm Remembrance Mass Our Annual Mass of Remembrance for those who died during the past year will take place in Durrow Church on
Friday 6th November at 7.00pm. If you wish to have a candle presented at this Mass in memory of your deceased relative, please contact the Parish Office on 085 26 25 033 (Durrow) or email durrow@ossory.ie Please let us know who will be there on the night to present the candle Candles will be supplied by the Parish.
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ST CANICE’S PARISH Sunday 1st November 2026
Jimmy McGree, Riverside Drive, (Funeral Mass on Monday at 10.30am ) Mary Dunne, The Sycamores Billy Tyrell, Meadow Way
Sat 7pm Ann Hehir (1st Anniv), Billy Clowry (1st Anniv) Mon. 10.30am Funeral Mass for Jimmy McGree
Tues 9.30am Bridget MacEneaney
Fri 9.30am Tom Donohoe We also remember Jimmy Brennan, Kitty Norton, Brigid Marrinan Next weekend Sat 7pm Josie McPhillips (1st Aniv) PJ Taylor, Sun 10am Paddy, John, Jim and Babs Mullins
Sun 11.30am First Communion Preparation Mass
Sunday 25th Oct. the collection amounted to € 1496 Thank you for your generosity.
We also have the Donate button on the website for those of you who wish to contribute online and we now have a Tap to Donate machine in the Church.
Eucharistic Adoration in St. Canice’s There will be Eucharistic Adoration in St. Canice’s Church on
Wed 4th November from 2pm – 4pm. Our Special Prayer Intention is for our youth, All welcome.
Novena in honour of Saint Martin de Porres in the Black Abbey, 28th Oct to
Thurs 5th Nov. Mass each day 10.30am & 7.30pm. Mass & Anointing of the Sick on
Sunday 1st at 3.00pm. The November Offering Envelopes A Time to Remember - November - Prayers for the Dead During the Month of November, Masses will be offered for your deceased relatives and friends.
There are Remembrance Slips in the November envelopes which have been distributed.
You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends on the slip and to place it in the basket at the front of the altar.
Best Wishes Best of luck to our 10am choir who are travelling to Madrid next weekend, to sing in the Church of Parroquia San Carlos Borremeo.
We wish them well on their journey. Eucharistic Ministers Rota The new Rota is now available for collection in the Sacristy.
Fr. Willie Purcell - 087 6286858 . Parish Centre 056 7721533
Email - stcanices@ossory.ie We bsite - www.stcanicesparish.ie
Mon-Fri 9.30am, Sat: Vigil Mass 7pm, Sun: 10am and 11.30am All Masses are livestreamed on the Parish Webcam www.stcanicesparish.ie and broadcast on the Parish radio (108FM.).
The 10am Mass on Sundays will also be broadcast live from St. Canice’s on Community Radio Kilkenny City (88.7FM) November Remembrance Mass: This year's November Mass for those who have died during the year will take place on Thursday November 12th at 7.30 pm . Families of those who have died during the year are invited to participate in our remembrance Mass.
Give your name/s in the Parish Office. "A Great Cloud of Witnesses": Feast of All Saints This November 1st on the Feast of All Saints, our parish is blessed to offer a unique encounter with the Church Universal.
At our 11:30AM Mass , over 3,000 first-class relics of martyrs and saints will be displayed for public veneration.
Whether you have a devotion to a specific saint or simply wish to draw closer to the mysteries of heaven, we encourage you to join us for this prayerful occasion.
Let us gather together to venerate these holy relics and draw strength from the lives of the saints . St. Canice’s Cathedral Feast of All Saints On Sunday at 5.30pm there will be a Songs of Praise Service in Saint Canice's Cathedral.
The Service will take place under the Peace Doves installation, a huge and immersive community art project by artist Peter Walker. 10,000 paper doves soar above the cathedral crossing, each with a hand written message of peace, a prayer, a memory of a loved one.
On the Feast of All Saints all are welcome to come and sing favourite hymns in this glorious setting.
Our singing will be led by the Cathedral Choir with Dr Harry Meehan FRCO at the cathedral's Bevington organ.
Dullard Remembrance Dullard is missing 31 years this November. was 21 years of age at the time of her disappearance.
At the time that she disappeared, she was making her way from Dublin back home to Callan in Co Kilkenny.
To mark the anniversary a walk and prayer service to remember Jo Jowill take place on Sunday, November 8th at the courtyard of Kilkenny Castle at 2 pm walking to the missing persons monument.
This is an opportunity for all of us to gather 31 years on to ensure that is not forgotten and the search for her will continue.
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World Mission Sunday Collection Thank You for your very generous donations to the Mission Sunday Collection last weekend. €2,001.00 was collected in our parish.
Thank you! Spiritual Reflection “Today, we face no Penal Laws.
No one is banning the Mass. No one is hunting priests.
But faith faces a different kind of threat – not persecution, but forgetfulness; not violence, but indifference.
The danger now is not that we cannot practice our faith, that we do not bother.
The challenge is distraction, busyness and the suggestion that God is optional.
And yet – just as in Penal times – faith is surviving.
It survives in young people searching for meaning.
It survives in families rediscovering prayer.
It survives in those who go to Knock Shrine seeking peace and silence.
It survives the quiet heart t hat still dares to hope.” (Most Rev. Niall Coll, Bishop of Raphoe) The Irish National Assembly The Synodal Assembly took place on Saturday, 17th October bringing together nominated lay, clerical and religious delegates from dioceses, parishes, religious congregations, ecclesial movements and other communities from across the Church in Ireland f or a day of prayer, listening, conversation and discernment to reflect together on the question that has guided the Irish Synodal Pathway since its beginning in 2021: “What does God want from Church in Ireland at this time?” The Irish Synodal Pathway began in 2021 when the bishops invited the Church to embark on a process of renewal inviting people throughout the Church to engage in prayer, listening and reflection, and to reflect on important questions about the identity and mis sion of the Church in Ireland, including its pastoral life, structures, relationships, ministry and place in society.
Through this process, Baptism emerged as a foundational lens understanding the identity and mission of the Church, leading to seven priorities: belonging; co-responsibility and lay ministry; family; formation and catechesis; healing; women; and youth.
Speaking after the Assembly, Julieann Moran, General Secretary of the Irish Synod al Pathway, said, “Today was an extraordinary moment for the Church in Ireland, and our task now is to make what happened here at the National Synodal Assembly an ordinary everyday way of being Church at parish level.
We came together as the People of God with diverse exp eriences, and we listened to the Holy Spirit.
The path so far has proven that we can do this and can continue to become a Synodal Church – the Church that Go d calls us to be.” Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and President of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, addressed the delegates, saying, “With regard to the particular recommendations made today, it may be that some can be activated easily and quickly.
Others will greater planning, deployment of resources and personnel.
I also hope that initiatives which are already happening around the country can be shared with greater clarity in the light of the momentum coming from today’s Assembly.” First Holy Communion Programme We are delighted to welcome next year’s First Holy Communion candidates and their families to a special enrolment Mass at St. John’s Church at 6.00pm on next Saturday evening . Parish Ministries We are always eager to expand our parish ministries.
If you feel you ar called to share your baptismal gifts by participating in one of our parish ministries – Reader, Ministry of Welcome, Music, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist – contact the Parish Office on 056 772 1072 .
Catherine Dunne, Riverside Drive, Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12.00 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Foulkstown.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Murphy (nee Scariff) , Coolcullen Lila Porteus, Kilkenny Clare Murphy, Michael Street John Dewberry, Larchfield Catherine Quinn, Beech Park Bernard Murphy, Sion Road John Kirwan, Conahy Donal Verling, Dungarvan Mary O’Leary, Bantry Molly Kavanagh, Castlecomer John Butler & Bridie & Dan Herlihy; Kevin Barry; Seán Nolan (6.00pm); Mollie Bergin; Gay & May Noonan; Ann Lacey (11.30am); Eileen & Liam Nolan; Joh n Cunningham; Peter Mulhern; Bernie & Tom Little; Jenny Hodge; Kathleen McCarthy; Patrick (Patsy) Ryan.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.
Monday: 10.30am: John Cunningham / Peter Mulhern Saturday: 10.30am: Bernie & Tom Little 6.00pm: Michael & Kathleen McGarry Please note we may transfer an anniversary Mass on the occasion of a fun eral.
Envelope Collection: €700.00 Mass Attendance Baskets 6.00pm St. John’s 144 225.00 8.00am St. John’s 77 222.00 10.00am Johnswell 75 107.00 11.00am Dunmore 33 121.00 11.30am St. John’s 147 354.00 7.00pm St. John’s 115 183.00 591 +1,212.00 Thank you for your continued support.
The Kilkenny Stroke Support Group meet on next Friday, 30th October from 2.30 – 4.00pm, at Tuiscint Meeting Rooms, St. Canice’s Hospital Complex, Dublin Road.
Meetings are open to stroke survivors and carers, are informative and social.
For further information call 087 781 4697 . / 0 1 0 2 3 6.00pm Mairin Bergin TBA 8.00am Niamh Carroll Maire Geary & Sadhbh Ni Bhearga 10.00am Stephen Pyke & Seán Colgan Martina Manning 11.00am Eddie Holohan & Liz Holohan Marian Eardly 11.30am Anne Maria Walsh & Kay Purcell Mary Ann Joyce & Bobbie Lahert 7.00pm Joan Galwey Anna Morrison & Susan Bofin We say a sincere thanks to all our Readers and Eucharistic Ministers.
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Parish Of Saint John The Evangelist incorporating | St. John’s | Dunmore | Johnswell | church areas
St John’s – Saturday: 6.00pm (Vigil); Sunday : 8.00am, 11.30am & 7.00pm. Holy Days: 6.00pm (Vigil); 8.00am, 10.30am & 7.00pm. Weekdays: 8.00am, 10.30am. (Sat. 10.30am only).
Adoration: Wednesdays at 11.00am. Johnswell -
Sunday 10.00am Dunmore -
Sunday 11.00am St. John’s Parish, St. Mary’s Parish, St. Patrick’s Parish, St. Canice’s Parish together form the Kilkenny City Pastoral Area 4 5 # 4 6 7 4 5 4 The readings for this Sunday call us back to the very core of the Christian life.
In Exodus, God commands His people to care for the foreigner, the widow, the orph an, and the poor — not out of political obligation, but because God Himself hears the cry of vulnerable.
In his letter to the Thessalonians, St Paul marvels at a young Christian community whose f aith was so alive and joyful that it became a light to all of Greece.
And in the Gospel, Jesus cuts through the complexity of the Law with breathtaking simplicity: love God with everythingy have and love your neighbour as yourself.
These two commandments, He says, are the foundation of everything.
As we gather at Mass this Sunday, we are invited to examine whether our love of God is total — not just in what we say, but in how we treat the person in front of us.
The neighbour is not a distraction from loving God.
The neighbour is where love of God is put to the test. Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Religious Bishop Ger will celebrate a Memorial Mass for deceased Bishops, Priests and Relig ious of Ossory on Sunday, 8th November 2026 in St Mary’s Cathedral at 5.30pm. All are welcome.
Feasts of All Saints and All Souls Next Weekend The Feast of All Saints will be celebrated on next Sunday.
It is an annual celebration on which we celebrate all the saints in heaven.
Monday, 2nd November is the Feast of All Souls on which we remember our dead.
Names of your deceased loved ones can be written on a notelet, available in the church porches during the week, and placed in the basket in the sacred space before the altar.
Annual Remembrance Mass We are currently planning our Remembrance Mass for those of our paris hioners who died during the past year.
We invite relatives and friends to St. John’s Church at 7.30pm on Friday, 20th November when we will call to mind in prayer those who have died since this time last year.
Please inform those who live away from Kilkenny.
More details later. Rosary on the Green Rosary will be recited in James Green on Thursday, 29th October at 6.30pm. Prayers will be offered for the Pro-Life Intention.
All are welcome. No 8.00am Mass on Bank Holiday Monday, 10.30am Mass as usual!
Address: St John’s Presbytery, Dublin Road, Kilkenny.
R95 ND2W
stjohns@ossory.ie Website: www.stjohnskilkenny.com Office: 056 772 1072 ; Secretary: Áine Butler; Office Hours; Mon-Fri 9.30am - 2.00pm Newsletter Deadline: Thursdays 12.00 noon SVP Help Line: 051 350 725
Monsignor Dan Carroll: 087 907 7769
Fr Tom O’Toole: 087 224 0787
Fr. Paul Kasu 087 390 5060
Monsignor Michael Ryan (Retired) PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Mary Brennan; Jo Browne; Alan Burke; Fr Dan Carroll; Claire Coogan; Fr. Paul Kasu; Luke Leydon; Paddy Manning; Iris O’Flynn; Fr Tom O’Toole; Karena Phelan IF YOU HAVE A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN, CONTACT The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person, Mr Fintan Fanning, 085 802 1633 - dlp@ossory.ie OUR PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES Phil Curran; Marian Eardly; Brenda Whitely Counselling Services - Towards Healing Confidential Helpline 1800 313 316 - www.towardshealing.ie Roman Catholic Diocese and Parishes of Ossory - Registered Charity No. 20015831 8 $ 9 : * 9 / * , We have issued ‘CHY3 Certs’ to parishioners.
The parish receives ‘tax relief’ From the Revenue Commissioners from eligible donations over €250 within a tax year.
Thank you to all who have returned the form so far.
If you haven’t done so yet , it would be much appreciated if you could return the form to the Parish Office for processing during the coming week.
If you received a Cert and it does not apply to your circumstances, please let us know so that we will not issue you one again.
We thank all of you who make great efforts to support your parish to the best of your ability on an ongoing basis.
Saint Martin de Porres Novena in honour of Saint Martin de Porres in the Black Abbey, 28th October to Thursday, 5th November.
Mass each day 10.30am and 7.30pm. Mass and Anointing o f the Sick on Sunday, 1st November at 3.00pm. All welcome.
Taizé Youth Programme 2027 A youth trip to Taizé in France organised by Ossory Youth will take place from Sunday, 27th June to Sunday, 4th July 2027. Tens of thousands of young people from including 25 from Kilkenny, will made the trip to Taizé next year.
The programme, which runs from November 2026 to July 2027 is open to Transition year and 5th year students.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 6th November.
For additional information, including cost and application forms, contact Patrick Bookle, Ossory Youth at 056 776 1200 , 087 212 9006 or pbookle@ossoryyouth.com . Preparation for Marriage & Married Couples Courses 2026/27 Grásta is a voluntary group of married couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre-Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.
Preparing for Marriage? Weekend residential courses available. 13th – 15th November 2026 and 26th – 28th February 2027. Details: www.grasta.org or at info@grasta.org
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Sunday, 1st November, 2026 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time WEB STREAMING OF MASS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS WWW.TEMPLEORUMPARISH . COM 2 2 N NATIONAL LEARNING NETWORK OPEN DAY on
Wednesday 11th Nov. 11am to 1pm in National Learning Network Kilkenny , Regent House, William Street, Kilkenny R95 W8 ER. THE IVERK SHOW is one of three finalists for the Culture Heritage Tourism Award in the Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards 2026. The awards ceremony takes place on Saturday, November 21st in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny.
The next meeting of the Iverk Show will be held next Monday evening at 8pm in Piltown Community Centre.
New members are always welcome! ADULT IRISH DANCING CLASSES! AND LEARN IRISH Build confidence and have fun!
Windgap GAA Meeting room. Thursdays: 5/11; 12/11; 3/12; 10/12; 17/12 from 6:30pm to 8pm. To book, Whats App message Shane on 087-6227603 . Classes are FREE HARRY DOHERTY COMMEMORATION CONCERT Brewery Lane Theatre, Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 8pm. Featuring Carrick on Suir Brass Band, Marvel Tones Showband, Eva Power and guests.
Cost is €10 with a ll proceeds donated to Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue.
To book contact: 086-1274736 . MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE 2027 12th May 2027. 7 nights. €100 off per person if paid in full by 30th November 2026. Total Price is €929 Direct flights to Dubrovnik from Dublin. 10 kgbag included.
Return airport transfers. 7 nights half board in Darko house.
Breakfast and dinner included. Full religious programme.
Full guide throughout the trip. Single supplement €175 Further information from: Helen Williams on 086-1678027
ALL SOULS DAY MASS for All Soul’s day will take place on Monday, November 2nd at 10am in Piltown Church and again at 7:30pm that evening in Piltown Church.
IN NOVEMBER, WE REMEMBER For the month of November, we will have our Remembrance Tree at the back of the Church.
Please place the names of your loved ones on the card provided.
These cards will be collected and placed at the Altar for our Service of Light Mass towards the end of November.
A TIME FOR REFLECTION Throughout the month of November, the month of the Holy Souls, we will have a reflection and prayer at the beginning of each Mass on the weekends.
Everyone is invited to submit/present their reflection and lead us in prayer for this month when we remember, as a community, our loved ones who have died.
Please contact the
for further details. COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND THE HOUSEBOUND Eucharistic ministers would love to hear from Parishioners who themselves are sick or housebound or people they know who are in the same situation in order that Communion can be brought to their home.
Please contact any of the Church Sacristans with contact details in order to arrange a visit.
THINKING OF GETTING IN TO BEEKEEPING? It's a great hobby and the honey is wonderful!
Grants are available. Minimum investment is €2,000 ex VAT. Maximum investment is €3,400 ex VAT. Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, 4th December, 2026. For further detailse-mail: horticulturegrants@agriculture.gov.ie WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS AT THIS TIME people of the parish, those who have passed away in our community, our beloved family members & friends and all those who need our prayers at this time.
MONTH’S MIND Margaret Lower, Templeorum
Eileen Bowe, Corloughan Martin Larkin Paddy O’Sullivan, Main Street OWNING & TEMPLEORUM SUNDAY 10AM MASS ROSTER 1st Nov. – Templeorum Church 8th Nov. – Owning Church 15th Nov. – Templeorum Church 22nd Nov. – Owning Church 29th Nov. – Templeorum Church WEEKLY EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Owning: Tuesdays from 2-3pm Piltown: Thursdays at 10:30am TIME WITH JESUS Our ‘Time with Jesus' takes place each Wednesday night at 7:30pm in Piltown Community Centre.
All are welcome. SAVE THE DATE Confirmation 2027 for all three schools will take place on Friday, 16th April 2027 in the Church of the Assumption, Piltown at 11am. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE The Annual Christmas Carol service will take place in Piltown Church on Thursday, December 10th.
Anyone interested in joining the entertainers on the night, please contact Noel on 085-7063811 . In November we Remember Templeorum https://templeorumparish.ie
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TIDY TOWN RESULTS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - SAVE THE DATE! The Annual Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, November 22nd in Piltown Community Centre.
GUITAR LESSONS FOR KIDS We are super excited about this new class starting in our Community Centre but IT WILL ONLY GO AHEAD if the numbers are there.
Classes are for 8-12 year olds a nd will commence on Wednesday November 11th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm for a six week block.
Garda vetting/safeguar ding is always carried out before any of our instructors st arts.
Contact Kate on 085-7306695 for further information . TABLE TENNIS IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Table Tennis is a great sport that can be enjoyed by all Beginners especially welcome to come along.
Thursday nights from 7:30pm to 9pm. Great pastime now for the long nights!
All are welcome! PILTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE – ACTIVITIES TIMETABLE Monday - Knitting at 10am, Bowls at 10:30, Chloe 30m, Karate 6-6:45 for beginners and 6-7 for all grades.
Tuesday - Irish Dancing @5pm, Inga's keep fit class @7:00pm. Wednesday - Chairobics at 11am, Inga at 7:00pm and Fr Moore's prayer group at 7:30pm in Room 1. Thursday - Bowls in main hall at 10:30am. Friday - Bowls at 10:30 in main hall.
Library opens daily at 10am. Snooker hall 6pm-10pm daily.
ITEMS FOR INCLUSION IN PARISH NEWSLETTER Items for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter each wee kend must be submitted by email to piltownparishnews@gmail.com by 7pm each Wednesday evening in order to be included in that week’s issue.
Please note that items for the newsletter must be in typed format – no screenshot picture messages will be accepted for printing.
PILTOWN ENROLMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2027 Piltown are now accepting enrolments for the 2 027/2028 academic year A copy of our admission notice is at https://www.piltownns.ie/admissions-notice/. The link to complete an enrolment form online is also available via the above link.
If you require a manual enrolment form please contact the school office on 051-643498 . ENROLMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2027 We are now accepting enrolments for the 2027/2028 a cademic year at St. John of God Owning National School.
A copy of our admission notice is available at https://owningns.ie/EnrolmentForms can be obtained by: Downloading an enrolment form from our website https://owningns.ie/ ,
enrolment@owningns.ie , ringing or calling to the school office - 051 64362 8. TEMPLEORUM ENROLMENTS FOR SEPT. 2027 Templeorum NS will accept enrolment enquiries to our school anytime and you can contact us at templeorum@gmail.com about September 2027. BALLYNEALE HALL TRAD School of Irish Music will hold Tin Whistle le ssons for both children and adults from
Wednesday 4th November. Children - Wednesdays at 6pm | Adults – Wednesdays at 7pm Bring your own Tin Whislte in the key of D. Cost - €10 per class.
Contact Caroline to book in on 087-1370909 . PILTOWN ALL STAR 15 - Results for 15th October, 2026 €1,000 Philip Kenny.
Garryduff. €500 Ned Power, Breanor. €250 Eoin Mongon, The Avenue €100 Dawn Fox, Fanningstown & €100 Patrick Casey, Owning.
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THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 01st NOVEMBER 2026 November Mass for the Holy Souls The Annual Remembrance Mass for the Holy Souls will be celebrated next Saturday evening (7th Nov.) at 6.00pm. If you wish, you may send in a pho to of your loved one who has passed away during the last twelve months and it will be displayed in the Sacred Space at this Mass andd uring the month of the Holy Souls.
First Friday next is the First Friday of November.
Holy Communion will be taken to the sick and housebound at the usual times.
Cois Nore - Thomastown The scheduled visits that Cois Nore Outreach service visits Thomastown for the month of November are as follows:- 5th November - Thursday - Thomastown Library 11am to 1 pm 12th November - Thursday - Thomastown Hall 11am to 1pm 19th November - Thursday - Thomastown Library 11am to 1pm. 26th November - Thursday - Thomastown Hall 11am to 1pm. All cancer related queries are welcome.
Also call i n and pick up information on healthy living tips, signposting, and Cois Nore service information.
All free of charge and confidential. Anam Cara , Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved p arents, will hold its monthly Support Evening for bereaved parents on Tues day 10th November at 7.30pm in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was.
They also oƯer an online support group meeting.
To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie . Address: Chapel Lane, Thomastown, County Kilkenny R95 T6N7
thomastown@ossory.ie Website: thomastownparish.ie Radio: fm108
Open: Tues, Thur, Fri: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Parish Priest: Fr Frank Purcell – 086 601 0001
SAFEGUARDING: If you have a safeguarding concern contact: Deputy DLPs: Rose Brophy, 087 331 4331 & Cathal Cull en, 056 775 2448
Parish Safeguarding Representatives: Fintan Fanning Full Safeguarding policies & details : ossory.ie Roman Catholic Diocese and Parishes of Ossory – Reg.
Charity No: 20015831 St Colmcille’s Pastoral Area – Thomastown & Inistio ge Parishes THOMASTOWN PARISH Mass Times Inistioge Parish Mass Times Vigil: 6.00pm Vigil: The Rower: 7.30pm Sunday: 10.00am Sunday: Clodiagh: 9.30am St Columba’s: 11.00am Inistioge: 11.00am Wednesday: 9.30am Tuesday: The Rower: 9.30am Friday: 9.30am Thursday: Inistioge: 9.30am webcam: thomastownparish.ie webcam: inistiogeparish.ie BEREAVEMENTS
John O’Rourke, Kilkenny Road.
Anniversaries: Seán Forristal, Colmcille; Mary Tyrell, Kildare; John Stapleton, Maudlin St; Rita & Dorothy Teesdale, Jerpoint Church: (6.00pm).
Hannah Dunne, Cherrymount; Martin Roche, Grennan; Alice & William Mackey, Logan St: (10.00am).
Anniversaries Next w/e: Josie Lannon, Dangan Tce; Peter Lannon; Pakie Lannon & deceased members of the Lannon Family, Newtown; Jim Byrne, Newtown: (6.00pm).
Noelle Walsh, Station Road: Month’s Mind; Billy O’Brien, Friarshill: (10.00am).
Thomastown https://thomastownparish.ie
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