The death has occurred of Sheila Maher (née Shanahan) Smithstown, Thomastown, Kilkenny, R95R974

The death has taken place of Sheila Maher nee Shanahan, Smithstown, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Pleberstown, Thomastown, peacefully at her residence on 13th February 2024. Predeceased by her husband Bobby and her sisters & brothers. Sadly missed by her sons Brendan, Robert, Kevin and Vincent, Sister Ann (Murphy) and her husband Paddy, Grandchildren Luke, Shane, Jessie, Keely, Edie, Jimmy, Aoife and Lily Peg, daughters-in-law Bernie, Gabrielle, Maria and Valerie, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces & nephews, extended family & friends.

Reposing at her residence on Friday, 16th February, from 4pm to 7pm, pausing for rosary and vigil prayers at 6pm. Requiem mass on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, followed by removal to Mt Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin for service at 2.15pm.

MAY SHEILA REST IN PEACE

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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