Monthly Archives: April 2016

PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:  Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
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.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
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.  Seamus & Della Dwyer (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                              12 Noon  John O’ Brien (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 2nd May.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 2nd May in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel. Rosary and prayers at 6.30 p.m. Mass at 7.00 p.m. for petitions placed in the basket on the altar.  All are welcome.

 

Parish Pastoral Council A Meeting of the PPC will be held in the Parish Centre on Monday 2nd May at 8.00 p.m.

 

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 3rd May at 8.00 p.m. Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

McAuley Conference ‘Ecological Education, Policy and Spirituality: Caring for our Common Home’ will take place at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th May. For details contact Deirdre Franklin Tel 061-204507 or email deirdre.franklin@mic.ul.ie  Website: http://www.mic.ul.ie/academicdepts/theology/Pages/McAuley%20Conference.aspx

 

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.

 

Divine Mercy Devotions There will be no Divine Mercy Devotions on Friday next 6th May in SS Peter & Paul’s Church, due to a Wedding.

 

Mercy has a Face presented by Most Rev Bishop Donal Murray DD (Bishop Emeritus – Limerick Diocese) at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford on Tuesday 10th May at 7.30 p.m. We will gather in prayer at the Holy Door, followed by reflection from Bishop Donal.

 

Special Collection Pope Francis has requested that a Special Collection be taken up in all the Churches in Europe to support the people of Ukraine where approximately 3 million people are living in conditions of extreme hardship.
The collection in this diocese will be by way of a second collection at all Masses next weekend 7th and 8th May 2016.

 

Congratulations to Sandra Wall and Fergal Slattery who were married in St. Oliver’s Church last weekend.

 

Family Carers Ireland are providing the QQ1 Level 5 Healthcare Support Full Award Training in your area in May 2016. This training will be run one day a week for 5 weeks from 9.30 a.m. To 4.30 p.m. per module. This qualification will qualify you to work in areas of the care sector. For more information contact the training department Tel 057- 9370221. Web: www.familycarers.ie

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €582.65    Notes and Coin – €564.35     Thank You

 

To Testify to your Resurrection
May you be blessed, Lord Jesus,
you who call us to testify to your Resurrection
unto the ends of the earth!
But come to our aid,
so that our testimony may be worthy of you.

You wish us to proclaim that you are Living,
though we ourselves fear death.

You wish us to announce your light,
though we grope in the darkness.

You command us to speak with authority,
though we stutter in ignorance before your mystery.

You wish us to affirm your free gift of mercy for all people.
though we have to beg for it, first of all, for ourselves.

You wish to make us God’s assistants,
though we carry the weight of our own fatigue.

Can anything make so many contradictions work together
as your love alone? …
a love which calls us in spite of our faults,
which gives us confidence in spite of our unfaithfulness!

To you be glory, O wonderful Christ,
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
forever!      (Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  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.  William O’ Halloran (Anniv)   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).

 

Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday 28th April at 8.00 p.m. in Moynihan’s Bar (in Function Room).

 

Were you a Member of a Youth Club? Clonmel YCL (Young Civic League) and CYM (Clonmel Youth Movement) Youth Clubs are holding a 50th Reunion on Saturday 30th April in Eldon’s Lounge at 7.30 p.m. BBQ. Tickets €10. All ex-members or people who attended the hops in the mid 60s to 70’s are welcome to attend. Tickets are available from O’ Sullivan Insurance, Mitchell St. or contact Ann Marie on 087-2693526. Any old photos or memories from the clubs? Send to Brendan Power powerprint1@gmail.com

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May.

 

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 1st May. Tickets €38 available from SS Peter & Paul’s Parish Office. Train leaving Waterford will stop in Carrick on Suir, Clonmel and Cahir.

 

Family Mass Our next Family Mass will be at 12 Noon on Sunday 1st May. In the Month of May, we will pray to our Lady for all our families.

 

Beginners Relaxation Classes take place in the Parish Centre on Monday evenings at 7.00 p.m. €6 per class. Contact David Tel 083-3745760.

 

Mercy has a Face presented by Most Rev Bishop Donal Murray DD (Bishop Emeritus – Limerick Diocese) at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford on Tuesday 10th May at 7.30 p.m. We will gather in prayer at the Holy Door, followed by reflection from Bishop Donal.

 

All Ireland Rosary Rally ‘30th Anniversary’ will take place at Knock Shrine on Saturday 4th June. For information contact Jerry O’ Sullivan  Tel 021-4885443.

 

Counselling Services available free of charge to Family Carers and former Carers at our offices in Sarsfield Street, Clonmel. To avail of this service you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance.  Contact Richie Molloy Tel 052-6170455 Web: www.familycarers.ie Email rmolloy@familycarers.ie

 

Volunteer in Africa Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26th June 2016. The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Supervision provided. Volunteers will also visit the resting place of Venerable Edel Quinn. No large fundraising. Volunteers will pay their own costs. If you can assist teaching English, or with sports, games, arts, crafts or more, then you can make a real impact on the lives of the poorest and those without hope. Contact David 086-8520271.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €618.53   Notes and Coin – €493.47    Thank You

 

This is the Day You have Made for us
Your Resurrection is the Hope of our Own

This is the day you have made for us, risen Lord, a day of happiness and joy!

We pray to you, Lord:
Make each day that you give us the most beautiful day of our lives,
because it is the day you have chosen for us to encounter you.
O risen Christ!

May you be blessed, Lord Jesus, because your Resurrection is the hope of our own, and the glory which will clothe us on the last day is a reflection of that which clothed you on Easter morning.

We pray to you:
Let all our lives express this hope by their constant renewal through the joy
of your love and the service of our brothers.
(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  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. Cathy & Paddy Daly (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                              12 Noon Carol Lee (Anniv)

 

Whist Drive will take place on this Sunday 17th April at 2.30 p.m. in the Bridge Centre, Clonmel. All players welcome. Refreshments served.

 

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 18th April from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents.

 

Service of Light for the girls and boys who are making Confirmation on Thursday 19th May will take place next Tuesday 19th April at 7.00 p.m. We will keep them in our prayers as they prepare for Confirmation.

 

Edmund Rice Choral & Musical Society’s Annual Concert will be held in The Large Room, City Hall, Waterford on Friday 22nd April at 8.00 p.m. Guests are: Soprano: Vanessa Whelan, Tenor: Dominic McGorian, Pianist: Billy O’ Brien. ERCMS Accompanist: Deirdre Long. Musical Director: Catherine Power. For tickets Tel 087-6392868.

 

Beginners Relaxation Classes take place in the Parish Centre on Monday evenings at 7.00 p.m. €6 per class. Contact David Tel 083-3745760.

 

Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 24th April. If interested in attending, the local contact for the bus is John Tel 052-7441214.

 

Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday 28th April at 8.00 p.m. in Moynihan’s Bar (in Function Room).

 

Family Mass Please keep in mind that our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 1st May at 12 Noon.

 

Congratulations to Olivia Condon and Liam Hogan who were married recently in St. Oliver’s Church and to Michael Kearney and Frances Hallahan who were married in St. Helena’s Church, The Nire.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Emily Jane Wall who was baptised last weekend.

 

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 as soon as possible. Easter Envelope is available in the box with your weekly family offering envelopes.

 

Volunteer in Africa Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26th June 2016. The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Supervision provided. Volunteers will also visit the resting place of Venerable Edel Quinn. No large fundraising. Volunteers will pay their own costs. If you can assist teaching English, or with sports, games, arts, crafts or more, then you can make a real impact on the lives of the poorest and those without hope.  Contact David 086-8520271.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €623.61   Notes and Coin – €528.39    Thank You

 

World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter or Good Shepherd Sunday is a special day for everyone in our parish and our Diocese. We celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

We ask that we may be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit as we carry on the mission of Jesus, our Good Shepherd. We pray in thanksgiving today for our Bishop, Priests, Religious and Deacons and for an increase in vocations in the Church. May our youth listen to God’s call and be encouraged to respond generously.

Prayer for Vocations
In his Message for this Sunday Pope Francis writes:  “We ask the Lord to grant to those who are on a vocational journey,a deep sense of belonging to the Church, and that the Holy Spirit may strengthen among Pastors, and all of the faithful, a deeper sense of Communion discernment and spiritual fatherhood and motherhood”.

His message ends with this prayer:
Father of mercy, who gave your Son for our salvation and who strengthens us always with the gifts of your Spirit, grant us christian communities which are alive, fervent and joyous, which are parts of fraternal life, and which nurture in the young the desire to consecrate themselves to you and to the work of evangelisation. Sustain those communities in their commitment to offer appropriate vocational catechesis and ways of proceeding towards each one’s particular consecration. Grant the wisdom needed for vocational discernment so that in all things the greatness of your merciful love may shine forth. May Mary, Mother and guide of Jesus, intercede for each christian community, so that, made fruitful by the Holy Spirit, it may be a source of true vocations for the service of the Holy People of God.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  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.  Ted & Nellie Johnson (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m. Jimmy Pollard (Anniv)   12 Noon Sarah Dillon (Anniv)

 

Jubilee Pilgrimage Follow the Icon will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cathedral, Waterford on Monday 11th April Mass of Welcome 5.30 p.m. Healing Service 8.00 p.m. Tuesday 12th April Mass 7 a.m. & 10.30 a.m. Prayer Service for Primary Schools 11.30 a.m.

 

The Door of Mercy – which opens to joy, serenity and liberation presented by Sr. Marie Fahy, Abbess of Glencairn Abbey will take place at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford on Wednesday 13th April at 7.30 p.m. We will gather in prayer at the Holy Door, followed by reflection from Sr. Marie. All are welcome.

 

Public Meeting Suicide Prevention in Tipperary – Have your Say on Thursday 14th April at 7.00 p.m. in Clonmel Park Hotel.

 

Monthly Medjugorje Mass will take place at Rosminian House of Prayer, Kilsheelan on Thursday 14th April at 8.00 p.m. with Rosary, Holy Mass and Prayers for Healing. All are welcome.

 

Marriage Encounter Weekend Husbands and Wives why not gift one another with a Marriage Encounter Weekend to enrich your communication, rekindle romance, deepen your love and discover the rich spirituality of your marriage at the Cork International Hotel, Cork from 15th – 17th April. For more information and/or to book Tel 086-8334382 / 087-2162436 or visit www.marriageencounter.ie.

 

Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 24th April. If interested in attending, the local contact for the bus is John Tel 052-7441214.

 

Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday 28th April at 8.00 p.m. in Moynihan’s Bar (in Function Room).

 

Lough Derg Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 1st May with One Day Retreats which continue on 2, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 May. Booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Wednesday 1st June. You may begin the Pilgrimage on any day between 1st June and 13th August. Pre-booking is not required for the Three Day Pilgrimage. Contact Lough Derg Tel 071-9861518 email info@loughderg.org www.loughderg.org

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Penelope Catherine Colville who was baptised last weekend.

 

Our Family Mass Thanks to all who helped to prepare for our Family Mass last Sunday and to all those who took part. Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 1st May at 12 Noon.

 

Suicide Awareness C-Saw South Tipperary Information etc. at 24 William Street, (around the corner from the Medical Centre) every Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Support Service every Monday evening from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €674.84   Notes and Coin – €496.16    Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for April
Universal:  Small Farmers   That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labour.

Evangelisation: African Christians   That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.

 

By Your Resurrection

By your resurrection, O Lord,
you became 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 men.
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
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  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.  Mary & Jimmy Brannigan (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                                       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).

 

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

 

Divine Mercy Celebrations A procession will take place from St. Mary’s Church at 2.00 p.m. on this Sunday 3rd April, Divine Mercy Sunday, with the Divine Mercy Image to Ss Peter & Paul’s Church where Divine Mercy Celebrations will take place at 2.30 p.m. ending with Mass. Celebrant Fr. Billie Meehan. 1st class Relic of St. Faustina will be available. All are welcome.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 4th April in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clommel. Rosary & prayers at 6.30 p.m. Mass at 7.00 pm for all petitions placed in the basket on the alter.  All are welcome.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) There will be a Meeting of the PPC at 8.00 p.m. on Monday 4th April in the Parish Centre.

 

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 5th April at 8.00 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

The Door of Mercy – which opens to joy, serenity and liberation presented by Sr. Marie Fahy, Abbess of Glencairn Abbey will take place at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford on Wednesday 13th April at 7.30 p.m. We will gather in prayer at the Holy Door, followed by reflection from Sr. Marie. All are welcome.

 

Public Meeting Suicide Prevention in Tipperary – Have your Say on Thursday 14th April at 7.00 p.m. in Clonmel Park Hotel.

 

Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 58th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage will take place from Monday 6th – Saturday 11th June 2016. Information for sick pilgrims: contact John Healy Tel 052-6123791. Booking Forms available from the Parish Office.

 

St. Oliver’s School re-opens on Monday 4th April at 9.00 a.m.

 

Eternal Rest to Peter Cronin late of 30 Ard Fatima and Angela Greene late of 66 Bianconi Drive who died during the week.

 

Thanks to all who helped in any way to prepare for and to celebrate our Holy Week and Easter liturgies.

 

Suicide Awareness C-Saw South Tipperary Information etc. at 24 William Street, (around the corner from the Medical Centre) every Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Support Service every Monday evening from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

 

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.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €527.40   Notes and Coin – €830.60    Thank You

 

We Remember you, O Risen Lord

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 resurrection 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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