15 October 2025

15 Oct 2025

Seisiún Ceoil for Children

 

Volunteer Award

Melissa Ryan with her parents Lisa and Eamon Ryan. They attended the Epilepsy Ireland conference and Melissa was rewarded volunteer of the year!

Parish News

OCTOBER – SAFEGUARDING MONTH IN THE ARCHDIOCESE 

Safeguarding month of October – The Safeguarding Committee felt that our Safeguarding Month should reflect and remind ourselves of Pope Francis vision, teaching and commitment to ensuring our Churches are a safe place for both children and vulnerable adults.

Sunday 19th October – In the Churches Safeguarding Policy ‘A Safe and welcoming Church’ June 2024 , Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly pledges that the Diocese will safeguard children and young people from harm and to support them in their development as valued and integral members of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The Church’s ministry will be inclusive and will uphold their rights. Consistent with Gospel values, and with civil and criminal law, those who minister will do so with dignity and integrity, honouring their calling to ensure that children and young people are welcomed, cherished, and protected, following the example set by Jesus.

WHY SUNDAY MATTERS?

Reflections on the importance of Sunday Mass – 21st Oct, in Lámh Chúnta, Bohernanave @ 7.30pm. All are welcome!

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHEMENT WEEKEND

Rediscover each other – Strengthen your marriage in just one weekend. Venue: Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Date: Fri 7th – Sun 9th Nov 2025. Open to all married couples. Register online at www.marriageencounter.ie.

 

OCTOBER & WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

This Sunday is Mission Sunday, the theme for this year’s celebration of Mission Sunday is: “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”. This is a time for the faithful of the world to show their appreciation towards the work of overseas missionaries. Please call Missio Ireland on (01) 497 2035 or go to www.missio.ie for further information.  

 

PRE-SYNODAL GATHERING

Catholics are invited to pray for a special gathering that will take place in Kilkenny on 18th October, called a Pre-Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church in Ireland. This assembly is an important event on the journey towards a National Synodal Assembly to be held in 2026.

LOST PROPERTY

Torch found in Sacred Heart Church, Borrisoleigh. Contact Sacristy / Josephine Ryan.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Prayer is the key that opens doors we couldn’t unlock ourselves.”

Knitting and Crochet Group

Knitting and Crochet Group meet every Wednesday from 10.00am to 11.30am in the Community Centre. 
New members always welcome. Contact Mary at 0863098982.

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

 
Borrisoleigh Active Social Club presented the proceeds of their recent coffee morning to Suir Haven last week.  The amount raised was €1952. Many thanks to everybody that supported it in any way possible. Included in the photo are Tricia O Dwyer Director of Services at Suir Haven along with Eileen Slattery,  Dolly Kennedy and Lucia Ryan from the Borrisoleigh Active Social Club.  We had our Oct meeting last Wednesday.  It was busy arranging dates for activities for the next few months. 
  

Borrisoleigh Community Centre Polytunnel 🌱

The Borrisoleigh Community Centre Polytunnel is looking for donations to help us grow and develop our space. If you have any of the following items you no longer need, we would be so grateful. The aim is to grow food for the meals on wheels 
 
Plant pots and containers (including seed trays, window boxes, etc.)
 
Bulbs, plants, or roses
 
Herb cuttings and other plant cuttings
 
Irish shrubs (no trees or hedging, please)
 
Every contribution makes a big difference, and all donations will be put to good use in this community project.
 
👉 Donations can be dropped off at Borrisoleigh Community Centre during opening hours or left outside the polytunnel while the church gates are open.
 
Thank you so much for your support! 
 

Marian Hall

The Marian Hall can be contacted on 089 4590824 for all inquiries & bookings. We will be launching a website showing our calendar & availability in the coming months.

Eucharistic Adoration

Adult Set Dancing Classes

Adult Set Dancing classes are taking place every Monday night in Finns Pub @ 8pm. Michael Cooney is running them. All are welcome. 

Pic of the Past

Jerry Ryan, Glenanogue, Hugh Bourke and Jimmy Ryan, Gurteenabarna

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