The death has occurred of James (Jim) Minogue Coppenagh, Thomastown, Kilkenny

The death has taken place of James (Jim) Minogue, Coppenagh, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, peacefully at home, with his loving family, 17th May 2024. Predeceased by his sister Mary-Anne and brother Mick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughter Alice, son-in-law Mick Flynn, adored grandchildren Caoimhe, Sean and Zoe, his sister Kathleen O Sullivan, brothers Eddie and John, nieces and nephews, a wide group of neighbours and friends and a wonderful team of carers.

MAY JIM REST IN PEACE

Reposing at the Mercy Side Chapel, Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, from 5.15pm on Sunday with rosary and vigil prayers in the main Chapel at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am followed by burial in Calvery Cemetery, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.

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Reflection

John the Baptist gave concrete answers to the different groups that asked, “What should we do?” He is teaching us that faith is not abstract but is incarnated into concrete life. What small tangible things can we do to prepare for Christmas?
How can I do my part? Let us make a concrete commitment, even if small, that is adapted to our situation in life and let us continue to do it to prepare ourselves for this Christmas. For example: I can call a person who is alone, visit that elderly person or that person who is ill, do something to serve a poor person, someone in need. Even still: maybe I need to ask forgiveness, grant forgiveness, clarify a situation, pay a debt. Perhaps I have neglected prayer and after a long time, it is time to draw near to the Lord’s forgiveness. Brothers and sisters, let us find something concrete and do it!
Pope Francis