Pray for our Deceased Loved Ones
Recently Deceased: Jimmy Corcoran, Kiltown, The Rower
Anniversaries: George, Bridie & Michael O’Connor, Ballyfacey. Bill Phelan, Ballyfacey. Shared with: Michael Aylward. Ballinclare (Sat 6pm)
Dick Dunphy, Ballyfacey. Nora, Michael & Mary Dunphy, Ballyfacey. Shared with: Jim Butler, Moulerstown (Sun 11am)
Patrick & Peggy Walsh, Ballybrahee
Anniversaries Next Weekend
Dick Cody, Carrigcloney. Shared with Michael & Peggy Murphy, Robinstown. George Jones, the Village (sat 6pm)
Mary & Pat Dowling, Cappagh. Shared with: Una Ryan, Gaulstown (Sun 11am)
Fundraising
The Fundraising Committee are planning two fundraisers that will benefit both the Community Hall and the parish.
Horse Race Night on the Big Screen, Friday, 17th July;
Harvest Supper, Friday, 16th October
Your support of these upcoming events is greatly appreciated.
Cemetery Mass
This years cemetery Mass will be help on Friday, 24th July at 7pm.
Sharing Anniversaries
Going forward, booking for weekend Masses will be with the understanding that families may have to share a particular weekend Mass with others. For those who wish to have an individual Mass, we offer weekday Masses at 10am.
Rosary Rally
This takes place on Saturday, 6th June at Knock Shrine and is one of the biggest religious events in the country. From talks and adoration to learning how to make rosary beads. Starts at 9am and ends with rosary procession at 4.30pm.
Divine Mercy: A Door Always Open
This Sunday, the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday—a feast that reminds us of something we often forget: God is not reluctant to forgive. In fact, He is eager to.
The devotion comes through the visions of St. Faustina Kowalska, who recorded Jesus’ words: “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.” Those are not the words of a God waiting to catch us out—but of a God searching for us, like the shepherd for the lost sheep.
In a world that can be quick to judge and slow to forgive, Divine Mercy Sunday offers a different vision. It invites us to step into the heart of Christ, where mercy is not earned but given freely.
And it’s not just something to receive—it’s something to live. Every act of kindness, every moment of patience, every quiet forgiveness… these become echoes of God’s mercy in our world.
Perhaps this Sunday is a gentle invitation:
to let go of what weighs us down,
to come back to the Lord without fear,
and to trust that His mercy is bigger than anything we carry.
Because in the end, mercy is not just what God does. It is who He is.
Easter Offering
My Sincere thanks to all who have, and will contribute to the Easter collection for the support of the priest. This is the second green envelope in the box of parish contribution envelopes you received back in February.
If you didn’t get envelopes, or have mislaid them, you can contribute by using one of the special envelopes available at the back of the church. Again, thank you for your continued support. Fr. Liam
Lourdes
Next week, the Lourdes collection will be taken up with the normal offertory collection. Your support of the diocesan pilgrimage is appreciated
Lough Derg
Fancy some misery, starvation and insomnia, and willing to pay for it? The Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimage season begins from 29th May until 15th August. Cost is €85 (not including transport). One day retreats also available. See church porch for details.
Women’s Shed
The ladies are holding a cake sale in the hall, this Sunday starting at 11.30am. Lots of nice things to buy and enjoy. Please support.
Community Alert
The AGM of Glenmore Community Alert will take place next Thursday at 8pm in the community hall. All welcome to attend.
Trocaire
Please return your Trocaire Box by next weekend so we can send the money to where it’s needed. If you want to make a contribution to Trocaire then put it in an envelope and mark it Trocaire.
South Kilkenny Historical Society
'Memories and Memorabilia: Telling GAA Stories through Objects.' Speaker: Dr Siobhán Doyle. Friday, 24th April 2026 at 8pm in Mullinavat Parish Hall.
Stroke
The 5th National Conference on Stroke, organised by the South Tipperary Stroke Communication Group, will take place at the Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, on Monday April 27th, commencing at 10:00am. Admission is free but is by registration on Eventbrite. Search for 2026 National Conference on Stroke, Cashel Palace Hotel.