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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 – 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.  Kit Pollard (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Bridget Gibbons (Anniv)   12 Noon  Josie Bates (Anniv)

Masses for Christmas Day
Wednesday 7.30 p.m.  James & Anthony Power (Anniv)
Thursday    9.00 a.m.  Tommy & Mary Guiry (Anniv)   12 Noon  Roy Grant (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration takes place each week Monday from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. (except when Monday is a Church Holiday or a Public Holiday).  No Exposition on Bank Holiday Monday 28th December.

 

Christmas Celebrations in St.Oliver’s Church

Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve)
Mass at 10.00 a.m.
Confession from 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. or any time on request
Carol Singing from 7.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Vigil Mass of Christmas at 7.30 p.m.
Blessing of the Crib before Mass.

Friday 25th December (Christmas Day)
Masses at 9.00 a.m. and at 12.00 Noon.

Saturday 26th December
Morning Mass at 11.30 a.m. and Vigil Mass at 7.30 p.m.

Sunday 27th December (The Holy Family)
Masses at 9.00 a.m. and at 12.00 Noon.

 

Christmas Penitential Service  for all the Parishes in the Clonmel Pastoral area will take place in the Friary Church on Monday 21st December at 7.30 p.m.

 

Christmas Reflection will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Monday 21st December from 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Facilitators: Antoinette Dilworth rsj and Ann O Farrell. An opportunity to slow down our hurried pace of life to prepare our minds and hearts to receive the gift of Emmanuel.

 

Family Offering Envelopes The Parish and the Diocese need your support. Twelve and a half per cent of the Ordinary Offerings goes to the Diocese. There are many houses in the Parish not taking envelopes. If there are people who would like to start, or start again, please contact the Parish Office.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota for January – March ’16 is available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €733.53    Notes and Coin – €473.47     Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00   Donated so far: €127,108.37

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Merciful Like the Father
Jesus Christ is THE FACE of the Father’s mercy. These words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian faith. Mercy has become living and visible in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching its culmination in him. The Father, ‘rich in mercy’ (Eph 2:4), after having revealed his name to Moses as ‘a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness’ (Ex 34:6), has never ceased to show, in various ways throughout history, his divine nature. In the ‘fullness of time’ (Gal 4:4), when everything has been arranged according to his plan of salvation, he sent his only Son into the world, born of the Virgin Mary, to reveal his love for us in a definitive way. Whoever sees Jesus sees the Father (cf. Jn 14:9). Jesus of Nazareth, by his words, his actions, and his entire person’ reveals the mercy of God.

We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serentiy, and peace. Our salvation depends on it. Mercy: the word reveals the very mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in the heart of very person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life.  Mercy: the bridge that connects God and man, opening our hearts to the hope of being loved forever despite our sinfulness.  Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus, Nos 1 and 2

 

Our Family Mass
Thanks to all who helped at short notice with our Family Mass last Sunday. Thanks to the Readers and those who read Prayers of the Faithful and to  our new Altar Servers. Thanks to Liam O’ Shea for his accompaniment of music and singing. Thanks also to Bríd Quinlivan N.T. for posters etc.

Our next Family Mass will be at 12.00 Noon on Sunday 3rd January 2016, and normally on the First Sunday of each month. Ideally, one or two families will take responsibility for the Readings, Prayers of the Faithful etc.

 

Happy Christmas to All
And thanks to all who contributed to the life of our Parish during the past year. Please remember all those who are spending Christmas in exile or in prison or in hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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.  Nora & Danny Dawson (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Celia Sweeney (2nd Anniv) & her Father Patrick, Brother Patrick & Sister Rita (Anniv)    12 Noon  David Ryan (Birthday Rem)

 

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

 

Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat Youth 2000 invites all young adults between 16 – 35 to a Catholic Weekend Retreat taking place from 18th – 20th December at Newbridge College, Co Kildare. This will be an exciting weekend attracting over 600 young people form all over the country. Booking is essential. For more information or to book your place see www.youth2000.ie, Youth 2000 Ireland Facebook page or Tel 01-6753690.

 

Christmas Penitential Services in Clonmel will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown on Saturday 19th December from 10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. and in the Friary Church on Monday 21st December at 7.30 p.m.

 

Christmas Reflection will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Monday 21st December from 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Facilitators: Antoinette Dilworth rsj and Ann O Farrell. An opportunity to slow down our hurried pace of life to prepare our minds and hearts to receive the gift of Emmanuel.

 

Family Offering Envelopes are being distributed to the houses in the Parish. The Parish depends for its income on these offerings. We thank you for your support and generosity. If anybody has not received envelopes please contact the Parish Office Tel 6125679.

 

We pray for Tony Curran late of 275 St. Oliver’s Close, Elm Park who died during the week.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Holly Orna Carroll, already baptised, who was received into the Church on Saturday last.

 

Remembrance Garden C-Saw in partnership with Tipperary Co. Council and various voluntary helpers, have created a Remembrance Garden at Toberaheena (Access near O’ Leary’s Garage and also from Abbey Road – watch for signs). This is a space to remember and grieve without having to visit a cemetery.

 

Offertory Collections
Sunday 6th December  Envelopes – €554.95   Notes and Coin – €594.05
Tuesday 8th December  Envelopes – €173.58   Notes and Coin – €127.42
(Immaculate Conception) Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for December
Universal: Experiencing God’s Mercy That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.

Evangelisation: Families That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00   Donated so far: €127,108.37

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Holy Year of Mercy  8th December 2015 – 20th November 2016

Motto for the year: “Merciful like the Father”

“Loving God as we begin our Year of Mercy, we prepare during this Advent time to welcome your Son Jesus Christ into the world.

We pray that we might hear your voice and respond to your call to forgive and be forgiven.   We ask this through Christ our Lord”. Amen.

 

Our Mercy Tree in the Church
Please read the quotations attached to the tree and, if you wish, place a petition in the box near the tree.

It would be good to dwell on the Logo which is on the Lectern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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.  Janet & Edward Lee (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Mai Anderson (Anniv)   12 Noon  John Maunsell (Anniv) & Josie Maunsell (Months Mind)

Masses for Immaculate Conception
Monday 7.30 p.m.  Michael Burke (Months Mind)
Tuesday 9.00 a.m.  William & Ruth Kennedy (Anniv)  12 Noon  John & Josie Brady (Anniv)

 

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

 

Advent Scripture Reflection/Prayer continues each Tuesday for the next two weeks. You are most welcome to come and experience this quiet reflective time at 21 Heywood Heights. Tel 052-6125235.

 

SS Peter & Paul’s Church present their Annual Christmas Festive Concert on Sunday 6th December at 8.00 p.m. featuring the Clonmel Concert Band, bass/baritone singer Derek Ryan and the Gaudeamus Choir. Tickets €15 on sale from the Church Parish Office, Marians and will also be available at the door on the night.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group There will be no St. Padre Pio Mass on Monday 7th December in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clommel.

 

Reflection on the Advent & Christmas Scripture Readings will take place in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 10th December at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Fr. Michael Mullins DD. Fr. Michael will look at the scripture readings of Advent and Christmas. €5 including light refreshments.

 

Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat Youth 2000 invites all young adults between ages 16 – 35 to a Catholic Weekend Retreat taking place from 18th – 20th December at Newbridge College, Co Kildare. This will be an exciting weekend attracting over 600 young people form all over the country. Booking is essential. For more information or to book your place see www.youth2000.ie, Youth 2000 Ireland Facebook page or Tel 01-6753690.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Christmas Collection will be held this Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December after all the Masses. We appeal for your support to continue our work in the parish and we wish to thank you for your generosity in the past.

 

Masses for The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday 7th December – 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Solemnity the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Tuesday 8th December – 9.00 a.m., 12 Noon.

 

Sports – Congratulations Congratulations to ‘Commercials’ on their great victory and to all the past pupils of St. Oliver’s School who were on the panel, also to St. Mary’s Minor Hurlers. Congratulations also to Clonmel Boxing Club on all their achievements during the year.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Elsie Margaret O’ Shea Healy, Grace Amelia Matthews and Fionn Kemal Carroll who were baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €497.37   Notes and Coin – €539.63    Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00   Donated so far: €125,688.37

Thanks for all your generosity

 

2nd Sunday of Advent and Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Jubilee (Holy) Year of Mercy begins on the 8th December. Pope Francis asks us to be involved:
“It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy.

Jesus introduces us to these works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether or not we are living as his disciples.  Let us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead.  And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offences, bear patiently those who do us ill, and pray for the living and the dead”.

 

Our Family Mass
The 12.00 noon Mass next Sunday will be celebrated as a Family Mass. People who wish to be involved and help at this and future Family Masses, please put names and phone numbers in the Box near the Altar.

 

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary said, ‘yes’ to God at that first moment, even though she was disturbed and confused by the message. She could not have known then where her yes would take her. It was a brave move, which would bring her both joy and heartbreak, but she knew it was right and she took that first step. We all have opportunities every day to say a heartfelt ‘yes’ to what God is calling us to do. Can we say yes today?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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.  Benefactors of the Parish
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                         12 Noon  Tom O’ Connor (Anniv)

 

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

 

Console Service of Light To remember those who died by suicide will take place at the Church of the Resurrection this Sunday 29th November at 4 p.m.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) A meeting of the PPC will be held in the Parish Centre on Monday 30th November at 8.00 p.m.  The Carmelite Nuns in Tallow have invited members of PPC’s to an afternoon of Christmas Reflection on Sunday 6th December from 3p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Advent Scripture Reflection/Prayer We begin on Tuesday December 1st at 7.30 p.m., and continue each Tuesday for 3 weeks. You are most welcome to come and experience this quiet reflective time at 21 Heywood Heights.   Tel 052-6125235.

 

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 1st December at 8.00 p.m. Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Reflection on the Advent & Christmas Scripture Readings will take place in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 3rd and Thursday 10th December at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Fr. Michael Mullins DD. Over these evenings, Fr. Michael will look at the scripture readings of Advent and Christmas. €5 including light refreshments.

 

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.

 

Coffee Morning in aid of St. Vincent de Paul will take place at Place for U on Friday 4th December. All are welcome.

 

SS Peter & Paul’s Church present their Annual Christmas Festive Concert on Sunday 6th December at 8.00 p.m. featuring the Clonmel Concert Band, bass/baritone singer Derek Ryan and the Gaudeamus Choir. Tickets €15 on sale from the Church Parish Office, Marians and will also be available at the door on the night.

 

Mass for the Bereaved Thanks to all who participated in our November Mass for the Bereaved and to all those who helped prepare for the Mass and assist with refreshments etc.

 

School Masses We were delighted to have the Children from St. Oliver’s School at Mass on Wednesday and Thursday morning. Thanks to Mr. Paul Murphy and all our teachers.

 

The Carers Association are providing the QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Health Care Support Award Training in January 2016. For more information contact the Training Unit on 057 9370221.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Spencer Gerald Flynn and Tom Elliott Carroll who were baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €652.56    Notes and Coin – €498.44     Thank You

 

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Fundraising Christmas Appeal
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be making its annual fundraising appeal at all Masses this weekend Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November.

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Christmas Collection will be held next Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December after all the Masses.

 

Advent
Advent is a time of waiting, conversion and of hope:

– waiting-memory of the first, humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh; waiting-supplication for his final, glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge;

– conversion, to which the liturgy at this time often refers quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist, ‘Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’ (Mt 3:2);

– joyful hope that the salvation already accomplished by Christ (cf. Rm 8:24-25) and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby granting us what is promised by faith, and ‘we shall  become like him for we shall see him as he really is’   (Jn 3:2).

 

Our Family Mass
As already announced, our 12.00 Noon Mass on Sunday 13th December (Third Sunday of Advent) will be celebrated as a ‘Family Mass’.

We invite all the families of our Parish to be present or to be represented.

Please use the Box on the table near the Altar for suggestions about the Family Mass and for names of those willing to help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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.  James & Bridget Keane (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Mary & Jim Tobin (Anniv)   12 Noon  Jimmy Butler (Anniv)

 

Reflection on the Advent & Christmas Scripture Readings will take place in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 26th November and Thursday 3rd and 10th December at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Fr. Michael Mullins DD. Over these three evenings, Fr. Michael will look at the scripture readings of Advent and Christmas. €5 including light refreshments.

 

An Garda Síochána & Clonmel District Community Gardaí will hold a Concert with “The Band of An Garda Síochána” in aid of C.A.R.E, Clonmel and South Tipperary Autism at Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Thursday 26th November at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €15. With Guests: Banna Cluain Meala, Derek Ryan, Kelley Lonergan, The Gordanaires and Belle Voci Choir.

 

The Art of Balanced Living Advent Reflection will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Saturday 28th November from 10.00 a.m. – 12 Noon. Facilitator: Antoinette Dilworth rsj.

 

“Do This in Memory” Our Parish Preparation Programme for First Communion Children and their parents/guardians, begins on Saturday 28th November at 7.30 p.m. Mass. Thanks to you parishioners who have a supporting role to play.

 

Console Service of Light To remember those who died by suicide will take place at the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday 29th November at 4 p.m.

 

Advent Scripture Reflection/Prayer We begin on Tuesday December 1st at 7.30 p.m., and continue each Tuesday for 3 weeks. You are most welcome to come and experience this quiet reflective time at 21 Heywood Heights.   Tel 052-6125235.

 

Cemetery Mass The Annual Mass in St. Patrick’s Cemetery will take place on Thursday 26th November at 11.00 a.m.

 

Order of Malta are looking for people who have an hour a week or more to give. We require members interested in First Aid, Youth Development, Management Skills, Fundraising. We can offer Friendship, Life Saving Skills, Different Experiences, Personal Development. For more details contact Jim at 083-4201107.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Zack James Sherlock who was baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes   –  €582.85    Notes and Coin   –  €536.15    Thank You

 

Mass for Bereaved  Our Annual Mass for Bereaved will be held in St. Oliver’s Church on Tuesday 24th November at 7.30 p.m.  All who have been bereaved at any time are welcome.  There will be a special Ceremony of Remembrance, during which you will be invited to light a candle in memory of your departed loved ones.  You are most welcome for a “cuppa”
in our Parish Centre afterwards.

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00   Donated so far: €125,155.37

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Our Family Mass  –  Sunday 13th December 2015 – 12 Noon

Another extract from the National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland

“A group of parents/guardians, trained over time in good liturgy, should act as leaders, stimulating others to organise lectors (readers), procession, liturgical art, special events, after-Mass community gatherings etc. The Family Mass Team, working together with the parish’s other faith development teams, can become a real focus for renewal in the parish.

In the particular cases where children are without religious support at home, have not been baptised or have not completed their journey of initiation, it is the responsibility of the Christian community to address the situation. It can do this, the General Directory for Catechesis suggests ‘by
providing generous, competent and realistic support, seeking dialogue with the families, proposing adequate forms of education and providing catechesis which is proportionate to the concrete possibilities and needs of these children’  (GDC 180 and NDCI 98)

We need volunteers for the suggested Family Mass Team.   For a start we need a few people to help organise a first attempt at a Family Mass. Please note the Box near the altar for names and suggestions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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.  Seamus Norris (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Maura Drohan (3rd Anniv)  12 Noon  Nancy & Paddy O’ Neill (Anniv)

 

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2015 A Special Ceremony to remember all those affected by road traffic collisions will take place this Sunday 15th November at 2.30 p.m. in the Presentation Convent, Clonmel. Theme: Celebrating the lives of our Loved Ones. All are welcome.

 

Meeting of First Communion Parents/Guardians On Wednesday next 18th November, a meeting of First Communion Parents/Guardians will take place in the DAY CHAPEL at 7.30 p.m. Sr. Antoinette Dilworth will facilitate this gathering.

 

Clonmel Lions Club are holding a Fundraising Table Quiz in Eldons Bar on Thursday 19th November at 8.45 p.m. with all proceeds in aid of  Bridgewater House, Clonmel and the Knocklofty Rural Day Service.

 

Special Mass Celebration Our annual Mass for the BEREAVED will be held in St. Oliver’s Church on Tuesday November 24th at 7.30 p.m.   All who have been bereaved at ANY time are welcome.  As usual we will have a special Ceremony of Remembrance, during which you will be invited to light a candle in memory of your departed loved ones. You are most welcome for a “cuppa” in our Parish Centre afterwards.

 

An Garda Síochána & Clonmel District Community Gardaí will hold a Concert with “The Band of An Garda Síochána” in aid of C.A.R.E, Clonmel and South Tipperary Autism at Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Thursday 26th November at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €15. With Guests: Banna Cluain Meala, Derek Ryan, Kelley Lonergan, The Gordanaires and Belle Voci Choir.

 

We pray for Michael Burke, late of 36 Bianconi Drive who died during the week.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Fionn Juke Dowley Conlon and Leo Seamus Williams Norris who were baptised last weekend.

 

HELP! Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland For Free Text Suicide Crisis Information TEXT HELP to 50015 This service is free to use and you can text 50015 even if you have no credit. Available 24 hours a day.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €632.05    Notes and Coin – €497.95   Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00    Donated so far: €125,155.37

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Safeguarding Children
Our New Bishop is keen to continue and develop the procedures and good practice already established re Safeguarding all Children and Vulnerable Adults.

In this Parish our local representatives have already received training in Safeguarding. Their names are on the Parish Newsletter.  Three other persons (two of them members of the Parish Pastoral Council) have recently undergone training.

We would welcome names of persons who would like to volunteer for training. Please give your name and telephone number to Fr. Hegarty or to the Parish local representatives.

Today there are copies of the Diocesan Newsletter 2015 on Safeguarding available in the Sacristy.  Please ask for a copy.

 

Family Mass
As announced last week, we hope to celebrate the 12.00 Noon Mass on Sunday 13th December (Third Sunday of Advent) as a ‘Family Mass’ to which all the families of our Parish are invited. We would like to welcome young and old from babies to grandparents.

In the New Year we hope to make the 12.00 Mass on the First Sunday of each month a Family Mass. All this will take a bit of organising, so we are looking for volunteers.  Please put names and telephone numbers in the box near the altar.

In places, as Share the Good News (The National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland) says; “Family Mass has become a popular form of ministry to families in a parish. In Ireland today … children and young people need to know they belong to their faith community. Young members of the Church need to feel and believe that they have a valuable contribution to make to the local parish community. It is better to celebrate a Family Mass rather than a Children’s Mass. All members of the family have a role to play”.   No. 98 (adapted)

Please ponder the above extract and ask yourself – whether you are young or old – what can I contribute?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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.  Deceased members of McHugh Families (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Novena   12 Noon  Ellen Margaret Tobin (Anniv)

 

Whist Drive will take place this Sunday 8th November at 2.30 p.m. in the Bridge Centre, Clonmel. All players welcome. Refreshments served.

 

Evening of Remembrance will take place in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 12th November at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Ann O’ Farrell. A sacred space to honour family, friends and those who have died. You are invited to a time of prayerful reflection during this special month. The evening will include Scripture reading, personal prayer, silence and music.

 

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2015 A Special Ceremony to remember all those affected by road traffic collisions will take place next Sunday 15th November at 2.30 p.m. in the Presentation Convent, Clonmel. Theme: Celebrating the lives of our Loved Ones. All are welcome.

 

Special Mass Celebration Our annual Mass for the BEREAVED will be held in St. Oliver’s Church on Tuesday November 24th at 7.30 p.m.  All who have been bereaved at ANY time are welcome.  As usual we will have a special Ceremony of Remembrance, during which you will be invited to light a candle in memory of your departed loved ones. You are most welcome for a “cuppa” in our Parish Centre afterwards.

 

An Garda Síochána & Clonmel District Community Gardaí will hold a Concert with “The Band of An Garda Síochána” in aid of C.A.R.E, Clonmel and South Tipperary Autism at Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Thursday 26th November at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €15. With Guests: Banna Cluain Meala, Derek Ryan, Kelley Lonergan, The Gordanaires and Belle Voci Choir.

 

Praying for our Dead Our Novena for the Holy Souls will conclude with Mass on Wednesday 11th at 7.30 p.m. We will continue to  remember all our dead and all those on the Altar List of the Dead during every Mass in November.

 

We pray for Margaret Lazarus (mother of our Deacon M.G. Lazarus) who died during the week in Kerala, South India and John (Jack) McGarry late of 44 Honeyview Estate who died during the week.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Laura Mary McGrath who was baptised last weekend.

 

Order of Malta are looking for people who have an hour a week or more to give. We require members interested in First Aid, Youth Development, Management Skills, Fundraising. We can offer Friendship, Life Saving Skills, Different Experiences, Personal Development. For more details contact Jim at 083-4201107.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €698.68   Notes and Coin – €529.32    Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00   Donated so far: €125,155.37

Thanks for all your generosity

 

The Pope’s Intentions for November
Universal: Dialogue That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those who convictions differ from our own.

Evangelisation: Pastors That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.

 

Outreach to Families

The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) has been reflecting on how the Parish might reach out more to families. We are hoping to make the 12.00 Noon Mass on Sunday 13th December a special Family Mass (provided there is not a funeral). From now, we invite all families to come to Mass on that date.  Let it be a gathering of young and old.  Volunteers for Readings and Prayers of Faithful etc. are requested.  Please put names and telephone nos. in the box near the altar.

Prayer for Families

God and Father of us all
in Jesus, your Son and our Saviour,
you have made us your sons and daughers
in the family of the Church.

May your grace and love
help our families in every part of the world
be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel.

May the example of the Holy Family,
with the aid of your Holy Spirit,
guide all families, especially those most troubled,
to be homes of communion and prayer
and to always seek your truth and live in your love.
Through Christ our Lord.  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 – 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.  Anna O’ Brien (Anniv)
Sunday   9.00 a.m.  Mary Ellen Heffernan & Family (Anniv)  12 Noon  Robbie Galvin (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration takes place each week 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 31st October and Sunday 1st November.

 

Legion of Mary As part of their follow up, members will be available after Masses in St. Oliver’s this weekend and will be anxious to meet anyone willing to consider active or auxiliary membership of the Legion of Mary who meet on Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) The PPC will meet in the Parish Centre after Mass on Monday evening.

 

Study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) The first meeting of the Clonmel Study Group will take place at the Pastoral Centre, Irishtown, on Monday 2nd November at 7.30 p.m. Membership still open!  Contact Jimmy on 086-2597275.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 2nd November 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.

 

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 November at 8.00 p.m. Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Al-Anon An open Al-Anon Meeting will take place on Tuesday November 3rd at 8.00 p.m. in Clonmel Resource Centre. If your home is unhappy because someone you love drinks too much please come along.

 

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.

 

We pray for Brigid O’ Dea, Rockfield, Glenconnor who died during the week.

 

Novena of Masses for the Dead Please note the various times of the Novena Masses on the back of this Newsletter and on the list displayed near the Church doors. The Novena Masses begin this Tuesday 3rd & will conclude on Wednesday 11th. The dead will be remembered at all Masses during November.

 

Take the short-term pledge for November November is the month of the Holy Souls. Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the month of November and offer this sacrifice in honour of their deceased loved ones. You can do likewise! www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact 01-8749464.

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service would like to thank 552 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.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes  – €615.95   Notes and Coin  – €545.05    Thank You

 

All Saints and All Souls
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of All the Saints. “The ultimate object of Veneration of the Saints is the glory of God and our own sanctification. We try to imitate the virtue of those who were pre-eminent disciples of the Lord”     (Adapted from the Directory of Popular Piety and the Liturgy).

On all Souls Day (2nd November) we honour the memory of our Dead, as has been done from the very earliest days of the Christian religion.

The following prayer from the Order of Christian Funerals will help us to keep both Feasts in mind:

Lord God,
whose days are without end
and whose mercies beyond counting,
keep us mindful
that life is short and the hour of death unknown.
Let your Spirit guide our days on earth
in the ways of holiness and justice,
that we may serve you
in union with the whole Church,
sure in faith, strong in hope, perfect in love.
And when our earthly journey is ended,
lead us rejoicing into your kingdom,
where you live for ever and ever.
Amen.                       OCF, 332

 

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and Novena of Masses – Tuesday 3rd November

As usual a Novena of Masses will be offered for our beloved dead. The times of the Novena Mass will vary as follows:

Tuesday 3rd — 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday 4th — 7.30 p.m.

Thursday 5th — 7.30 p.m.

Friday 6th — 7.30 p.m.

Saturday 7th — 11.30 a.m.

Sunday 8th — 9.00 a.m.

Monday 9th — 7.30 p.m.

Tuesday 10th — 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday 11th — 7.30 p.m.

All during November we will remember at all Masses those who are on the Altar List of the Dead. The slips of paper for names are contained in the box of envelopes distributed to the parish, but are also available in the Church. There is no obligation to make an offering for these intentions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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.  Bid Sutcliffe (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Betty & Charlie Johnson (Anniv)  12 Noon  Willie & Susan Roberts (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration takes place each week 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 Adoration on Bank Holiday Monday 26th October.

 

Legion of Mary This weekend Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October members of the Legion of Mary will hand out information leaflets after Masses. We appeal to please take one and read the contents, and perhaps consider joining the Legion of Mary as an active or auxiliary member.

 

Anam Cara is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday 27th October from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles. The guest speaker for the evening is Irene Murphy. All Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents. Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for room set up, and would appreciate if you could RSVP to info@anamcara.ie by Monday 26th October or Tel 01-4045378.

 

Café Theology in Waterford and Lismore will take place on Tuesday 27th October at 7.30 p.m. at The Granville Hotel, Waterford (Tapestry Room). Tony Foy and his National Evangelisation Team will present a talk on:  “Can we get our Young People Back to the Church?” . All are welcome. No charge, but please leave a donation for the coffee/tea and event expenses.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November.

 

Change for Charity – National Coin Week – 2nd to 8th November The Central Bank announced a National roll-out for their ‘rounding-up’ initiative, removing 1c and 2c coins from circulation. Change for Charity is a not for profit campaign which brings five Irish charities together (The Irish Heart Foundation, St. Francis Hospice, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Gaisce, and Irish Autism Action). Each charity will receive an equal portion of the funds raised by Change for Charity. People are asked to bring their jar, bottle or bag of coins to special receptacles located in all branches of AIB and Bank or Ireland between 2nd and 8th November.

 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated here in St. Oliver’s at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday 19th May 2016.

 

We pray for Patrick (Paddy) O’ Mahony Ard Fatima, who died during the week.

 

IHCPT Lourdes Pilgrimage Since 1972, IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage  Trust has been taking young people with special needs to Lourdes at Easter. Application Forms available at the Parish Office Tel 6125679. Closing date for applications is next Saturday 31st October. For futher information Tel Marie Therese Connolly 051-646074 or 087-9809304.

 

HELP! Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland For Free Text Suicide Crisis Information TEXT HELP to 50015 This service is free to use and you can text 50015 even if you have no credit. Available 24 hours a day.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Dylan Damien Stanley who was baptised last weekend.

 

Collections last weekend 
Sunday 18th   Envelopes – €562.46   Notes and Coin – €439.54
Mission Collection (to Date)   Envelopes – €331.41   Notes and Coin – €594.59  Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00     Donated so far: €124,434.62

Thanks for all your generosity

 

October – The Month of the Rosary

Pope Francis was present one time when Pope John Paul 11 (now St. John Paul) was saying the Rosary.  He has this to say:

“One afternoon I went to pray the Holy Rosary that the Holy Father was leading. He was in front of us on his knees. With the Holy Father’s back to me I entered into prayer. In the middle of the prayer, I became distracted looking at the pope, and time began to fade away.

I began to imagine the young priest, the seminarian, the poet, the worker, the child from Wadowice in exactly the same posture as he was now praying Hail Mary after Hail Mary.  His witness struck me. I felt this man chosen to guide the Church was the summation of a path trod together with his Mother in heaven, a path that began in his childhood.

And I suddenly realised the weight of the words spoken by the Mother of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego, “Do not be afraid. Am I not your mother?” I grasped the presence of Mary in the Pope’s life. His witness did not get lost in memory. From that time onward I have prayed the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary every day”.

(From: Austen Ivreigh,
The Great Reformer: Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope, p. 275)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 – 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. Keith Doolan (Anniv) & Joseph Kennedy (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m. Daniel Gibbons (Anniv)  12 Noon Kenneth O’Donnell (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).

 

Liturgy of the Word to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life will take place at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford this Sunday 18th October at 3.00 p.m. All are invited to attend this special liturgy as we celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life with the Religious of the Diocese.

 

Catechism of the Catholic Church Information Evening on the Study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, in Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Tuesday 20th October from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. These studies are open to all adults who wish to have a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. For further information contact Jimmy at 086-2597275. All are welcome.

 

Confirmation 2016 We look forward to meeting the girls and boys who are preparing for Confirmation at the special Mass here on Wednesday 21st at 7.00 p.m.

 

“Les Miserables” The High School and Presentation Secondary Schools will present the musical “Les Miserables” in the White Memorial Theatre, Clonmel from Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd October. Monday 19th is family night, tickets €45 per family of four and students €13. Tickets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night €13. For booking contact 052-6123587 or 052-6124459. Tickets available at offices of both schools.

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor Clinic in Clonmel Park Hotel on Monday 19th October from 5.00 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd October from 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Donor Line 1850-731137. Please come along and donate blood to help cope with the increasing demand from hospitals and patients in the region.

 

Today is World Mission Sunday. The theme this year is: “Abundant Life”. There will be a second collection after Communion. Those who have a Mission Sunday Envelope in their box of envelopes, please put in the basket.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Nicola Vivienne Condon whowas baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €714.19   Notes and Coin – €449.81     Thank You

 

Towards Peace
Towards Peace is an new spiritual support service designed for those who have experienced sexual, physical, emotional or spiritual abuse by Catholic Church personnel in Ireland.

Support is also available for family members of abuse survivors. The vision of Towards Peace is to provide a safe supportive space, where people who have been affected by abuse in a Church context can be accompanied as they seek their own experience of spiritual peace, one step at a time.  Towards Peace provides spiritual support through one-to-one spiritual direction sessions, with a qualified spiritual companion. Up to nine sessions are offered and there is no cost.

For more information, please visit www.towardspeace.ie, phone 01-5053028 or email towardspeace@iecon.ie.

 

World Mission Day
Pope Francis in his message for World Mission Day 2015 has this to say:
“Every baptised person is called to bear witness to the Lord Jesus by proclaiming the faith received as a gift. Since Christ’s entire existence had a missionary character, so too, all who follow him closely must possess this missionary quality. As Vatican 11 stated: ‘The laity should cooperate in the Church’s missionary work of evangelisation, as witnesses and at the same time as living instruments, they share in her saving mission’ (Ad Gentes, 41)”. The first to whom the Gospel message must be preached are: “the poor, the little ones and the sick, those who are often looked down upon and forgotten, those who cannot repay us (cf. Luke 14:13-14)”.

The duty of the Church is to help those in need. However, if the purpose of the Church is solely to care for the poor, to further justice and peace, then it becomes a human institution oriented to temporal goals. The primary mission of the Church is to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ so that all people will be brought into communion with the living God and into the fullness of the kingdom. Caring for the poor is an important aspect of the Church’s ultimate mission, that is, to invite “all people, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of God’s family, the Church… to become, in the Holy Spirit, his adopted children and thus heirs to his blessed life”. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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