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)

26 August 2011

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost


God in His holy place; God who maketh men of one mind to dwell in a house; He shall give power and strength to His people.  Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered: and let them that hate Him flee from before His face.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 28th  August
Celebrant:  Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

20 August 2011

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost


Sung Mass
When I cried to the Lord He heard my voice, from them that draw near to me; and He humbled them, who is before all ages, and remains for ever: cast thy care upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.  Hear, O God, my prayer, and despise not my supplication; be attentive to me and hear me.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 21st August
Celebrant:  V. Rev Gerard Deighan Adm, 



11 August 2011

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost


Behold God is my helper, and the Lord is the protector of my soul: turn back the evils upon my enemies, and cut them off in Thy truth, O Lord my protector. Save me, O God, by Thy Name, and deliver me in Thy strength.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 14th August
Celebrant:  Rev Thomas O’Toole CC

05 August 2011

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost


We have received Thy mercy, O God, in the midst of Thy temple; according to Thy Name, O God, so also is Thy praise unto the ends of the earth; Thy right hand is full of justice. Great is the Lord, and exceedingly to be praised, in the city of God, in His holy mountain
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 7th August
Celebrant:  Rev Thomas O’Toole CC