Monthly Archives: April 2015

PARISH INFORMATION

Priests of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.    Fr. James Pollock I.C.

Tel:  6125679    E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley    Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline  052 – 6123878

Local Safeguarding Representatives:  Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday  7.30 p.m.   Larry & Ann Bates (Anniv)

Sunday    9.00 a.m.   Matthew Condon (Birthday Rem)

                  12 Noon   Josephine Kerton (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration takes place each week on Monday from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. (except when Monday is a Church Holiday or a Public Holiday).

 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock – Sunday 3rd May 2015  Our new Bishop has sent Prayer Intention Sheets for the Pilgrimage. Please write your Prayers/Petitions on these TODAY as they have to be sent back to Waterford before 30th April. The Intention Sheets are on a stand at the back of the centre aisle of the Church.

 

Knock Counselling Centre  This is a confidential drop-in listening service open on weekends from April to October. Phone 094-9375032 or visit www.knock-shrine.ie/counselling

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Patrick O’ Reilly, Rocky Thomas O’ Reilly and Tristan Thomas Brew who were baptised last weekend.

 

We pray for:  Paddy Conran late of 17 St. Joseph’s Terrace, Elm Park who died during the week. May he rest in peace.

 

Lost/Found  Two pairs of glasses were found in the Church last weekend.

 

Whist Drive  will take place on Sunday 26th April at 2.30 p.m in the Bridge Centre, Clonmel. All are welcome. Refreshments served.

 

Suicide Awareness Safe Talk Training Programme will take place in the Park Hotel, Clommel on 28th April 2015. Contact bredahewitt@hotmail.com or on 087-9702291.

 

First Friday  Next Friday is the First Friday of the month. Sr. Mary and Fr. Hegarty will bring Holy Communion to the persons who have asked to receive it in their own homes.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May.

 

Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club Annual Show will take place on Sunday next May 3rd in Powerstown Park, Clonmel at 12 Noon. Draw in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish, Suir Valley Paddlers and Breast Cancer Survivor Group.  Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10. Last year the parish received €5,000 from the event and will also benefit this year.

 

50th Anniversary Parish Mission will take place at Ardfinnan Church from Saturday 2nd to Thursday 7th May. For details see poster in Church.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 4th May in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clommel. Rosary and prayers at 6.30 p.m. Mass at 7 p.m. for petitions placed in the basket on the altar. All are welcome.

 

Ballylooby School Fundraiser will take place on Friday June 5th at 8 p.m. in St. Kieran’s Church Ballylooby. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Special Guest James Kilbane. Tickets €15. See posters in Church.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €529.31      Notes and Coin  –  €520.69          Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target:  €130,000.00      Donated so far:  €108,444.36

Thanks for all your generosity

 

By your Resurrection  Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

By your resurrection, O Lord, you become the first-born of the dead. Help us live the newness of your life.

By your resurrection, you seal the new covenant.  Place in our hearts your own Spirit.

By your resurrection, you killed hate among people.  Help us live the new law of your love.

By your resurrection, you clothed yourself with immortality.  Help us put on the new man created in justice and holiness of truth.

By your resurrection, you sit at the right hand of your Father.  Help us discover in the earthly realities the path to your heavenly kingdom.

By your resurrection, you restore the universe.  Rebuild also your Church in your joy, because the life of your risen people is the witness of your resurrection.

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

Priests of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.   Fr. James Pollock I.C.

Tel: 6125679   E Mail  stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline  052 – 6123878

Local Safeguarding Representatives:  Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m.   John O’ Brien (Anniv)

Sunday   9.00 a.m.     Bridget (Sis) Burke & sons John & Mark (Anniv)

                12 Noon      Dick Murray (Anniv)

 

Eucharistic Adoration  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration takes place each week on Monday from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. (except when Monday is a Church Holiday or a Public Holiday).

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Willow Rae Daly and Jessie Marie Spillane Madigan who were baptised last weekend.

 

We pray for:  Olivia Pyke, late of Wilderness Grove and formerly 107 Elm Park who died during the week. May she rest in peace.

 

 If you have not yet handed in your Trócaire Box or Easter Collection Envelope they can be handed into the Church or to the Parish Office. The Easter Envelope is available in the box with your weekly family offering envelopes.

 

Helpers Needed – Baptism Preparation  We need some more people to help families prepare for Baptism. Full training provided. Contact Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty on 6125679.  This is urgent.

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service would like to thank 535 Donors who attended their Blood Donor Clinic in Clonmel recently. Donors, together with the families, friends and neighbours that support them, make up a community that brings life and hope to hospital patients every day.

 

For our Information  There is a very committed group of concerned people who have come together to underline the crucial role of the love of a father and mother in the care of a child. Their website is www.mothersandfathersmatter.ie

 

Accord  Are you interested in becoming a facilitator with Accord on a voluntary basis? If so an Open Day will be held in Clonmel Park Hotel on Thursday 23rd April at 8.00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, or would like more information please contact Ann on 052-6124144.

 

Labyrinth Weekend Retreat will take place from Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April at Glencomeragh House of Prayer, Kilsheelan. In walking the Labyrinth, an ancient map is rediscovered to help people find their way home to themselves. Presenter: Catherine O’ Brien. For further information contact (052) 6133181 from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday or go to the website www.glencomeragh.ie.

 

Mass next Saturday Evening Representatives of many of the Clubs that cater for various sporting activities have been invited to participate in our Vigil Mass on Saturday 25th April at 7.30 p.m. We need to know the names of those who will represent the Clubs, so that a list can be compiled. Please send names to mhegarty@rosminians.ie or contact Michael C. on 086-3873314 or Elaine D. on 086-1047353. The organisers are meeting on Monday evening and would like to have the names by then.

 

 Suicide Awareness  Safe Talk Training Programme will take place in the Park Hotel, on Tuesday 28th April 2015. Contact bredahewitt@hotmail.com or on 087-9702291 re places available.

 

Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club Raffle  Tickets for the above event which takes place on Sunday May 3rd in Powerstown Park, Clonmel are available from Jimmy Moloney, Leo Fitzgerald and St. Oliver’s Parish Office. Last year the parish received €5,000 from the event and will also benefit this year. Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10.

 

Ballylooby School Fundraiser  will take place on Friday June 5th at 8.00 p.m. in St. Kieran’s Church Ballylooby. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Special Guest James Kilbane. Tickets €15. See posters in Church.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €742.35     Notes and Coin  –  €505.65       Thank You

 

Our New Bishop

Let us pray for Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan that the Holy Spirit will give him the courage and strength to guide us.

This is the Prayer composed by the Confirmation Classes in St. Oliver’s and read by PAIGE RYAN, who represented our Parish at the Ordination of Bishop Alphonsus.

 Dear Lord,

Thank you for the life you have given me. As I step further into my future, give me the knowledge, courage, wisdom, right judgement, wonder and awe in God’s presence, reverence and understanding to live as you want me to. Remind me that on my path through life, you will journey with me and that you will never lead me into anything that you won’t lead me through. Thank you for sending the Holy Spirit at Confirmation to guide me. My thanks to you will be how I live my life.  Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

Priests of the Parish:   Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.    Fr. James Pollock I.C.

Tel:  6125679    E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley    Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

Local Safeguarding Representatives:  Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m.   Cathy & Paddy Daly (Anniv)

Sunday      9.00 a.m.   Teresa Mullery (Anniv)

                   12 Noon   Carol Lee (Anniv)

 

Ordination of Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan  Today is a day of great joy for our Diocese. We ask God to bless our new Bishop and to renew the Church in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore.

The ordination will be broadcast live on WLR FM from the Cathedral beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday. It will also be live streamed. People can connect to the live stream through a link on the Waterford and Lismore diocesan website www.waterfordlismore.com

 

Prayer for our Bishop Elect – Rt. Rev. Mgr. Alphonsus Cullinan  Let us pray for our bishop elect. May the Good Lord give him all the graces he needs to be a caring, faithful, holy, joyful and courageous shepherd for the priests, the religious and all the people of our Diocese.

 

 Thanks  Many people helped to prepare for the celebration of Easter in our Parish. Others had an active role in the liturgical celebrations. Thanks to all and may we believe in the Spirit of this season and prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

 

Helpers Needed – Baptism Preparation  We need some more people to help families prepare for Baptism. Full training provided. Contact Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty on 6125679.

 

Welcome to Liam O’ Doherty and St. Christopher Folk Choir from Carrick on Suir who will be with us for the 12 Noon Mass this weekend.

 

St. Oliver’s School re-opens on Monday 13th April at 9.00 a.m.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April.

 

Divine Mercy Celebrations take place in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Clonmel on this Sunday 12th April, Divine Mercy Sunday, at 2.30 p.m. ending with Mass. Celebrant Fr. Michael Kennedy. 1st class Relic of St. Faustina will be available. All are welcome.

 

Tai Chi for beginners will commence on Monday 13th April at the Parish Centre from 7.00 p.m. – 7.40 p.m. Cost €4 per class. (8 weeks) Tel 083-3745760

 

On Saturday 25th April at the 7.30 p.m. Mass, Representatives of the various Sports Clubs in our community will take part in the Mass.  Short PPC Meeting re above at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 14th April.

 

Suicide Awareness  Safe Talk Training Programme will take place in the Park Hotel, on Tuesday 28th April 2015. Contact bredahewitt@hotmail.com or on 087-9702291 re places available.

 

Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club Raffle Tickets for the above event which takes place on Sunday May 3rd in Powerstown Park, Clonmel are available from Jimmy Moloney, Leo Fitzgerald and St. Oliver’s Parish Office. Last year the parish received €5,000 from the event and will also benefit this year. Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €474.47   Notes and Coin  –  €1,028.53        Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for April

Universal: Creation: That people may learn to respect creation and care for it as a gift of God.

For Evangelisation: Persecuted Christians:  That persecuted Christians may feel the consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity of all the Church.

 

Our New Parish Centre

 Target:  €130,000.00            Donated so far:  €108,444.36

Thanks for all your generosity

 

We Remember You, O Risen Lord  Alleluia, alleluia, allelluia!

We remember You, O risen Lord, first-born of the dead.  Your resurrection destroys the power of death and changes tears of agony into cries of joy.  Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, new Springtime in our life.  Your resurrection covers the fields with flowers and brings the new creation into our hearts.  Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, new Exodus from the land of sin.  Your resurrection gives us the signal for a new departure in a life of grace.  Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, new Moses on the mountain.  Your resurrectin opens the gates of the new heavens and the new earth.  Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, Prophet of the messianic time.  Your resurrection initiates the law of the new love with a renewed heart.  Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, new Covenant at the feast of the cross.  Your resurrection dresses the table for the bread of heaven and the cup of salvation.  Blessed are You!

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

Priests of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.   Fr. James Pollock I.C.

Tel:  6125679     E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

Local Safeguarding Representatives:  Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m. Ted & Nellie Johnson (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m. Paddy Hogan (Anniv)

                                  Nora Hewitt (Anniv)

                                  Pauline Negri (Anniv)

                  12 Noon J.J. Slevin (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration takes place each week on Monday from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. (except when Monday is a Church Holiday or a Public Holiday).  There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Monday 6th April.

 

If you have not yet handed in your Trócaire Box or Easter Collection Envelope they can be handed into the Church or to the Parish Office. Easter Envelope is available in the box with your weekly family offering envelopes.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Jack Patrick Ryan, Alex Derek Nolan and Harry Beckett who were baptised last weekend.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 6th April in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clommel. Rosary and prayers at 6.30 p.m. There will be no Mass this month. All are welcome.

 

Stroke Support Group  Meeting for encouragement, support and advice for stroke survivors, family members and carers will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre this Tuesday evening 7th April at 8.00 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Vintage Tea Morning will take place at the newly named Hidden Café, Place 4U, Morton Street, Clonmel on Friday 10th April from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Home baking and a warm welcome guaranteed. Minimum donation €5.

 

Marian Movement  Regional Cenacle for the Laity in Rockwell College, Cashel on Saturday 11th April from 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Speaker: Fr. Peter Hoyne. Rosary, Confession, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Please bring a packed lunch. Everyone welcome. For information Tel 086-2318622.

 

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Elect – Sunday 12th April 2015  As part of the ceremony a young person from each of the 45 Parishes in the Diocese will take part. The young person from our Parish will be “sent out” from this Parish at the 7.30 p.m. Mass here on Saturday 11th April. The young person will read a specially composed prayer at the Vigil Mass.

 

Divine Mercy Celebrations  take place in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Clonmel on Sunday next 12th April, Divine Mercy Sunday, at 2.30 p.m. ending with Mass. Celebrant Fr. Michael Kennedy. 1st class Relic of St. Faustina will be available. All are welcome.

 

On Saturday 25th April at the 7.30 p.m. Mass, Representatives of the various Sports Clubs in our community will take part in the Mass.

 

Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club Raffle  Tickets for the above event which takes place on Sunday May 3rd in Powerstown Park, Clonmel are available from Jimmy Moloney, Leo Fitzgerald and St. Oliver’s Parish Office. Last year the parish received €5,000 from the event and will also benefit this year. Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €601.90       Notes and Coin  –  €547.10          Thank You

 

 Prayer for our Bishop Elect – Rt. Rev. Mgr. Alphonsus Cullinan Let us pray for our bishop elect. May the Good Lord give him all the graces he needs to be a caring, faithful, holy, joyful and courageous shepherd for the priests, the religious and all the people of our Diocese.

 

Proclaiming your Resurrection  –  Jesus Christ, risen Lord, have mercy on us!

Help us, O risen Lord, to proclaim your Resurrection, by bringing good news to the poor, and healing the hearts that are broken.

Help us, O risen Lord, to proclaim your Resurrection, by feeding those who are hungry and clothing those who are naked.

Help us, O risen Lord, to proclaim your Resurrection, by releasing the captives of injustice, and all those who are imprisoned by their sins.

Help us, O risen Lord, to proclaim your Resurrection, by welcoming the strangers and visiting those in loneliness.

Help us, O risen Lord, to proclaim your Resurrection, by bringing your peace to those who are in trouble, and your joy to those who are in sorrow.

God our Father, who raised your Son from the dead, help us to understand, we beg you, that we will conquer our own death and rise with Jesus today when we live in brotherly love.

We ask you this grace through Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our life.

Isaiah 61:1-2    Matthew 25:31-40    Romans 4:25

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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