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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.  Christine, William, Mary & James Minogue (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Jimmy Dalton & Baby Stephen (Anniv)   12 Noon Michael Bates (Anniv)

 

October – Mission Month
Friday 9th October was National Day of Prayer for Children. Parents are asked to encourage their children to pray for other children especially poor children.

 

World Mission Sunday is being celebrated next Sunday 18th October. 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.

 

The 40th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St. Oliver Plunkett
Monday 12th October 2015

 

Calling all our Ministers of the Eucharist The Diocese is offering a  programme of Reflection and Formation for Ministers of the Eucharist in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Tuesday next 13th October at 7.30 p.m. All our present Ministers of the Eucharist are asked to attend, and for anybody who would like to be a Minister of the Eucharist this is a great opportunity to “come and see”.

 

The Clonmel Men’s Shed are holding an open day in their premises at Dudley’s Mills, Coleville Road, Clonmel on Wednesday 14th October from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. We invite the general public to come along to see this wonderful facility. Our members will be available to answer any questions you may have on that day.

 

Loreto Secondary School Open Night for all 6th class girls and their parents will take place at Loreto School on Thursday 15th October from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

 

Liturgy of the Word to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life will take place at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford on 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.

 

“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.

 

5K and 10K Mini Marathon in aid of The Carers Association will take place this Sunday 11th October, leaving Hotel Minella at 11.00 a.m. Open to everybody. For more information contact Richie Molloy tel 6170454 or visit the website www.carersireland.com

 

We pray for the repose of the soul of Joe Burke late of 57 Highfield Grove who died during the week.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Conor Michael Kearns was  baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €731.30   Notes and Coin – €451.70    Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for October
Universal: Human Trafficking That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated.

Evangelisation: Mission in Asia That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it.

 

Praying for all our Families
In his homily at the concluding Mass for the World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis gave very practical advice:
Happiness, holiness is always tied to little gestures.   These little gestures are those we learn at home in the family; they get lost amid all the other things we do, yet they do make each day different. They are the quiet things done by mothers and grandmothers, by fathers and grandfathers, by children.

They are little signs of tenderness, affection and compassion. Like the warm supper we look forward to at night, the early lunch awaiting someone who
gets up early to go to work. Homely gestures. Like a blessing before we go to bed, or a hug after we return from a hard day’s work.

Love is shown by little things, by attention to small daily signs, which make us feel at home. Faith grows when it is lived and shaped by love. That is why our families, our homes are true domestic churches.   They are the right places for faith to become life and life to become faith.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.  Jimmy Mackey (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Helen Casey (Anniv)  12 Noon  Mary Kiely (Anniv)

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October.

 

Eucharistic Adoration Retreat will take place at Glencomeragh House of Prayer, Kilsheelan this Sunday 4th October at 2.00 p.m. Holy Mass to be celebrated by his Lordship Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. Cost €10. For more information go to website www.waterfordlismore.com. All are welcome.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) A meeting of the PPC will take place on Monday 5th October at 8.00 p.m.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 5th October 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 6th October at 8.00 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Calling all our Readers The Diocese is offering a programme of  Reflection and Formation for Church Readers in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Tuesday next 6th October at 7.30 p.m.   All our present readers are asked to attend, and for anybody who would like to be a reader this is a great opportunity to “come and see”.

 

Barnardos Book Club is starting on Wednesday 7th October at Barnardos, 140 Elm Park. Free to all children attending Primary School.  Junior and Senior Infants 2 p.m. – 2.45 p.m. (An adult must attend with child) 1st – 6th Class 3 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. (An adult must attend with child under 8 yrs) Parents/Guardians call to Margaret or Paula at the project to complete an application form. For further details Tel 052-6170665.

 

‘Eternal’ Music Workshop will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre,Waterford on Wednesday 7th October at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Liam Lawton.  Booking essential numbers are limited. Tel 051-874199. Cost €10 per person.

 

Make your SVP Church Gate Donations go Further! SVP can now reclaim tax on eligible receipted donations from both PAYE and Self Assessed donors. This means that if you donate €250 to SVP in one calendar year, SVP can reclaim an additional €113 at NO EXTRA cost to you. If you would like SVP to benefit from this available tax refund, simply place your cash donation in the SVP envelope provided (available in this church or from the SVP Collector). Just fill out your details and place the completed envelope in the collection bucket as normal. We will then send you a receipt for your generous donation and CHY3 form for you to complete. Without your support, what we do would be impossible. Thank you.

 

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 31st October. For futher information Tel Marie Therese Connolly 051-646074 or 087-9809304.

 

We pray for the repose of the soul of Herbert Buck late of Cooleens Close who died recently.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Lexie and Leah Rose McCormack Peters who were baptised recently.

 

Price of The Irish Catholic Paper is €1.80 from 1st October.

 

Offertory Collections 
Sun 20th Sept    Envelopes – €561.00    Notes and Coin – €468.00
Sun 27th Sept    Envelopes – €562.51    Notes and Coin – €457.49 Thank You

 

In this month of October we are invited to think and pray about:

1.   The Sacredness of all Human Life   Today we pray especially for all
who are terminally ill and for those who care for them.

2.  The 40th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St. Oliver Plunkett:   12th October 2015

3.  The Missions   Sunday 18th October is Mission Sunday and we pray for the Mission of the whole Church and for all those sent on mission.

4.  Consecrated Life We pray for all the religious of this Diocese living and dead. On Mission Sunday at 3.00 p.m., in the Cathedral, Waterford there is a special Liturgy of the Word to which all are invited.

5.  The Synod on the Family taking place in Rome.
With Pope Francis we pray:

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendour of true love, to you we turn with trust.

Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches.

Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division: May all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.

Holy Family of Nazareth, may the approching Synod of Bishops make us more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.  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.  James Minogue (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.   Kitty Hayes (Anniv)  12 Noon   Billy Kane (Anniv)
John & Kathleen Kane (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).

 

Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 28th of  September from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel,  Thurles. All Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents.

 

Yoga Classes for Beginners will commence on Wednesday 30th September in the Parish Centre from 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. for 7 weeks. €3 per person per week. If interested please contact the Parish Office Tel 6125679 or Jimmy Moloney Tel 087-7824828 by this Monday 28th September.

 

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.

 

Conference on Laudato Si  There will be a conference on local responses to Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Care for our Common Home on Saturday 3rd October in Waterford Institute of Technology. Registration at 9.00 a.m. All are welcome.
The primary aim of the conference is to raise awareness of the content of the Encyclical and to explore how we are responding locally to the challenge of environmental degradation and the danger posed by climate change.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October.

 

Eucharistic Adoration Retreat will take place at Glencomeragh House of Prayer, Kilsheelan on Sunday 4th October at 2.00 p.m. Holy Mass to be celebrated by his Lordship Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. Cost €10. For more information go to website www.waterfordlismore.com. All are welcome.

 

Reflection and Formation for Ministers of the Eucharist and Readers  This will take place in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 6th October for Readers and on Tuesday 13th October for Ministers of the Eucharist each evening at 7.30 p.m.
We need more Readers and more Ministers of the Eucharist and this is an ideal opportunity to prepare and to be refreshed.

 

‘Eternal’ Music Workshop will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Wednesday 7th October at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Liam Lawton.  Booking essential as numbers are limited. Tel 051-874199. Cost €10 per person.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota for October – December ’15 is now available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

The Irish Catholic Paper will increase in price from €1.60 to €1.80 from 1st October.

 

The Jubilee Year of Mercy will run from December 8th 2015 to November 20th 2016. Pope Francis has given all priests the faculty to absolve the sin of abortion during the Jubilee Year.

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00    Donated so far: €123,760.62
Thanks for all your generosity

 

This weekend in union with all those attending the National Eucharistic Congress at Knock we pray the

Eucharistic Congress Prayer

Lord Jesus, you were sent by the Father
to gather together those who are scattered.
You came among us, doing good and bringing healing,
announcing the word of salvation
and giving the Bread which lasts forever.
Be our companion on life’s pilgrim way.

May your Holy Spirit inflame our hearts,
enliven our hope and open our minds,
so that together with our sisters and brothers in faith
we may recognise you in the Scriptures
and in the breaking of bread.
May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body
and lead us to walk humbly on the earth,
in justice and love,
as witnesses of your resurrection.

In communion with Mary,
whom you gave to us as our Mother
at the foot of the cross, through you
may all praise, honour and blessing be to the Father
in the Holy Spirit and in the Church,
now and forever.  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.  Mai, Michael & John O’ Shea & Michael Curran (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.  Cally Kelly (Anniv)   12 Noon  Cissy Foran (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).

 

Information Evening on The Study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan on Thursday 24th September from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. For more details contact Fidelma Griffin at Bishops House Tel 051 – 874463.

 

The National Eucharistic Congress 2015 (NEC) The NEC will be held  at Knock on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. There is a website www.nec2015.ie “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27) Críost Ár nDóchas.

 

Elation Ministries Praise and Worship Concert will take place at Knock Basilica on Saturday 26th September at 8.30 p.m. Free admission. “Young people committed to spreading the good news through music and song”.

 

The Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday 27th September coinciding with the Eucharistic Congress. Cost €20. (Meals extra) For details contact any Legion of Mary member or Tel 087-7148100 or 086-3100581.

 

Yoga Classes for Beginners will commence on Wednesday 30th September in the Parish Centre from 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. for 7 weeks. €3 per person per week. If interested please contact the Parish Office Tel 6125679 or Jimmy Moloney Tel 087-7824828 by Monday 28th September.

 

Conference on Laudato Si  There will be a conference on local responses to Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Care for our Common Home on Saturday 3rd October in Waterford Institute of Technology. Registration at 9.00 a.m. All are welcome.
The primary aim of the conference is to raise awareness of the content of the Encyclical and to explore how we are responding locally to the challenge of environmental degradation and the danger posed by climate change.

 

Reflection and Formation for Ministers of the Eucharist and Readers  This will take place in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 6th October for Readers and on Tuesday 13th October for Ministers of the Eucharist each evening at 7.30 p.m.
We need more Readers and more Ministers of the Eucharist and this is an ideal opportunity to prepare and to be refreshed.

 

Children’s Choir The Parish Pastoral Council has been reflecting on the need to establish a Children’s Choir in the Parish. In the past there was such a choir, and there may be people who were members who would now be  prepared to help to form a new choir. Names to any members of the PPC or to the Parish Office by phone 6125679 or by email at stoliver@eircom.net

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Keelan Aidan Maun, Mia Nicole Smith and Luke Thomas Fitzpatrick who were baptised last weekend.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota for October – December ’15 is now available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €485.14   Notes and Coin – €492.86    Thank You

 

Education in the Faith

Last weeks Parish Newsletter highlighted the New Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Curriculum.   But Education in the faith is also the task of Parents and should begin in the child’s earliest years.

The CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (CCC) says that this “already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a christian life in keeping with the Gospel.  Family catechesis precedes, accompanies and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith.
Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God” (CCC 2226). Many parents feel that they need more knowledge of their faith.

Our Diocese is promoting the study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and there is a notice of this in today’s Newletter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.  Ellen & Anthony Ryan (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.  Esther O’Donnell (Anniv)   12 Noon  James Slattery (Anniv) & Bill Beary (Anniv)

 

Glencomeragh Retreat  All are welcome to the Afternoon of Reflection (which will include Mass) taking place at Glencomeragh this Sunday from 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

 

Whist Drive will take place at the Bridge Centre, Clonmel on Sunday 13th September at 2.30 p.m. New players welcome. Refreshments served.

 

Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice will take place at the SVP Bookshop, Mulcahy House on Thursday 17th September from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

 

Bereavement Information Evening will be held by Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara at Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick on Thursday 17th September form 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Registration from 6.45 p.m.  Topic for the evening is “Coping with loss when a child dies”. Guest Speaker: Brid Carroll. The event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death.

 

The National Eucharistic Congress 2015 (NEC) The NEC will be held at Knock on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. There is a website www.nec2015.ie “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27) Críost Ár nDóchas.

 

Readers Rota for Vigil Mass on Saturday nights is available in the Sacristy.

 

Make a Big Difference for a little time! The Brothers of Charity Services are seeking Host Families to provide short breaks to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, involving them in everyday activities in your home whilst giving families a break. If you are interested, please contact Homeshare Co-ordinator, the Brothers of Charity Services South East, Child & Family Centre, 2 Jervis Place, Parnell St., Clonmel. Tel 6124499 or email: homesharetipp@tipperary.brothersofcharity.ie

 

Congratulations to all the young people who got their Junior Cert results during the week. We wish them well for the future.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Luke Patrick Clery who was baptised last weekend.

 

Accord Pre Marriage Courses for 2015 will be held in Clonmel on:  September 27th & October 4th November 8th & 15th from 9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. All courses are being held in Hotel Minella. All couples must attend both Sundays. The cost of the course is €150 per couple. All materials – tea/coffee refreshments are included.

 

The Jubilee Year of Mercy will run from December 8th 2015 to November 20th 2016. Pope Francis has given all priests the faculty to absolve the sin of abortion during the Jubilee Year.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €644.95   Notes and Coin – €550.05     Thank You

 

What is the National Eucharistic Congress?
The National Eucharistic Congress will serve both as a spiritual preparation for the fifty-first International Eucharistic Congress 2016 in Cebu next January, and as an opportunity to focus, in the light of our Eucharistic communion, on some of the important pastoral questions in the life of the Church at the present time.

The theme for the National Congress, echoing the theme of IEC2016, is ‘Christ, our Hope’ (Col 1:27). The Congress, which is free of charge, will have a particular focus on marriage and the family as well as the Year of Consecrated Life 2015 and the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy.

Copies of Congress Programme available in the Church.

 

New Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum

The New Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum was launched in this Diocese last Thursday. The Catholic vision of education is rooted in its ‘Christian concept of life centred on Jesus Christ; he is the One who ennobles people, gives meaning to human life, and is the model which the Catholic School offers to its pupils’ (CS 33-37). The Catholic Faith is a body of truth that is to be faithfully handed on through Religious Education and catechesis and this handing on is the Christian mission and duty of parents, clergy, religious, teachers and catechists (cf. LF 40, par1).

Religious education is never simply one subject among many in the Catholic primary school, but the foundation of the entire education process. Catholic primary Religious Education is distinctive because it seeks to encourage and support the Catholic faith commitment of  Catholic students (SGN 39). The National Directory for Catechesis, Share the Good News (2010), outlines principles for Religious Education in the Irish Catholic Church (SGN chapter 2).

The Religious Education curriculum conforms with the Catechism of the Catholic Church and is in accordance with the vision outlined in ‘Share the Good News’, the National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland. The practical application of the curriculum, in the day to day teaching in the classroom, will be implemented through the ‘Grow in Love’ Religious Education Programme.

Let us pray for all our children and for their parents and teachers and for all who will be involved in implementing the new curriculum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.  Jimmy & Sophie McKell (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.  Eileen Anderson (Anniv)   12 Noon Jim Doyle (Anniv)
& Gary Doyle (1st Anniv)

 

World Suicide Remembrance Day – September 10th  There will be a Mass here at 7.30 p.m. to pray for all those who died by suicide and to pray for the bereaved.

 

Classes in Relaxation, for Stress, Sleep and Vitality will take place in the Parish Centre starting on Monday 7th September at 7.30 p.m. Cost €6 per class. To book please contact 083-3745760.

 

The National Eucharistic Congress 2015 (NEC) The NEC will be held  at Knock on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. We are still looking for a volunteer or volunteers to promote the Congress. There is a website www.nec2015.ie “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27) Críost Ár nDóchas.

 

Elation Ministries Praise and Worship Concert will take place at Knock Basilica on Saturday 26th September at 8.30 p.m. Free admission. “Young people committed to spreading the good news through music and song”.

 

Appointment:  The Bishop has appointed the Permanent Deacon, Lazarus Gidolf to help in the Clonmel Parishes. We wish Lazarus well in his ministry.

 

Children’s Choir The Parish Pastoral Council has been reflecting on the need to establish a Children’s Choir in the Parish. In the past there was such a choir, and there may be people who were members who would now be prepared to help to form a new choir. Names to any members of the PPC or to the Parish Office by phone 6125679 or by email at stoliver@eircom.net

 

The Jubilee Year of Mercy will run from December 8th 2015 to November 20th 2016. Pope Francis has given all priests the faculty to absolve the sin of abortion during the Jubilee Year.

 

Best Wishes to Ross Peters, Honeyview Estate who is on the Tipperary Minor Hurling Panel for the All Ireland Minor Hurling Final this Sunday 6th  September. Ross is also on the Tipperary Minor Football Panel.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Zachary William Hannigan who was baptised last weekend.

 

The Clonmel and District Wheelchair Society will be collecting door to door in St. Oliver’ Parish for the month of September.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €622.06   Notes and Coin – €610.94    Thank You

 

Afternoon of Reflection (including Mass)  We have invited Fr. Patsy Kelly MSC to lead this time of Prayer from 2.30 p.m. until 6.00 p.m. on Sunday 13th September at Glencomeragh.  All those involved in any type of service in our Parish are particularly invited, but the afternoon is open to anybody that would like to take part. It would be useful to have some idea of numbers.  Please contact the Parish Office on 6125679 or by email at stoliver@eircom.net

 

The Pope’s Intentions for September
Universal:  Opportunities for the Young  That opportunities for education and employment may increase for all young people.

Evangelisation:  Catechists  That catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent with the faith they proclaim.

 

Prayer for Creation
Last Tuesday 1st September was the First World Day of Prayer for Creation. We need to pray always and be reinforced in our commitment to pray for the world we live in.

We can pray with Pope Francis:

All powerful God, you are present in the whole universe
and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love,
that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live
as brothers and sisters, harming no one.

O God of the poor,
help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth,
so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives,
that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.

Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,
to be filled with awe and contemplation,
to recognise that we are profoundly united
with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle
for justice, love and peace.     (Pope Francis, Laudato Sí, No. 246)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.   Bridget Quigley (1st Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.   Frances Phillips & Paddy & son Michael Phillips (Anniv)    12 Noon  Michael & James Gibbons (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. Oliver’s School re-opens on Monday 31st August at 9.00 a.m.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) There will be a meeting of the PPC on Monday evening 31st August 8.00 p.m. in the Parish Centre. Anybody interested in becoming a member is very welcome to come to the meeting.

 

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Starting this Tuesday, the Day of Prayer will be held annually on September 1st. We pray that we will be able to live out our vocation to be stewards of creation.

 

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.
If there are other persons who would like to receive Communion at home on the First Friday (or at any other convenient day), please inform us and we will call to you and make arrangements.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.

 

World Suicide Remembrance Day – September 10th There will be a Mass here at 7.30 p.m. to pray for all those who died by suicide and to pray for the bereaved.

 

Afternoon of Reflection (including Mass) We have invited Fr. Patsy Kelly MSC to lead this time of Prayer from 2.30 p.m. until 6.00 p.m. on Sunday 13th September at Glencomeragh. All those involved in any type of service in our Parish are particularly invited, but the afternoon is open to anybody that would like to take part. It would be useful to have some idea of numbers. Please contact the Parish Office on 6125679 or by email at stoliver@eircom.net

 

The National Eucharistic Congress 2015 (NEC) The NEC will be held at Knock on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. We are still looking for a volunteer or volunteers to promote the Congress. There is a website www.nec2015.ie “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27) Críost Ár nDóchas.

 

Elation Ministries Praise and Worship Concert will take place at Knock Basilica on Saturday 26th September at 8.30 p.m. Free admission. “Young people committed to spreading the good news through music and song”.

 

We pray for the repose of the soul of Caroline Fahey, 21, Baron Park and formerly of 242 St. Oliver’s Square, Elm Park who died during the week.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Kate Ali-May Anderson who was baptised last weekend.

 

Laudato Sí (Praised Be) Copies of this very important letter of Pope Francis are available in the Sacristy at the reduced price of €4 per copy.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €668.21    Notes and Coin – €455.79    Thank You

 

We Beg You, Lord
Save us, O Lord, without you we are lost!

We beg you, Lord!
See our mistakes: be our truth.
See our straying: be our road.
See our death: be our life.
Save us, O Lord, without you we are lost!

See our weakness: be out strength.
See our foolishness: be our wisdom.
See our sin: be our pardon.
Save us, O Lord, without you we are lost!

See our anguish: be our peace.
See our hunger: be our bread.
See our thirst: be our faith.
Save us, O Lord, without you we are lost!

See our pride: be our humility.
See our darkness: be our light.
See our night: be our star.
Save us, O Lord, without you we are lost!

Lord Jesus, you whose name means “Saviour”,
We beg you: for each of us may your name be true-
Save us all, for you are our brother and our only hope!
(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 – 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.  Esther, Mary & Thomas O’ Donnell (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.  Sarah Byrne & Eileen Kennedy (Anniv)   12 Noon  Frank & Della Lafford & sons Anthony and Billy (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).

 

“Come and See” Catholic Young Adults Conference (ages 18 – 40) will take place at All Hallows College, Dublin on 29th – 30th August. 2 days non-residential: €40. Residential: €55. Contact Liam 086-8888918 or Declan 085-8032848 or www.facebook.com/deus.patria

 

The National Eucharistic Congress 2015 (NEC) The NEC will be held at Knock on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. We are  looking for a volunteer or volunteers to promote the Congress. There is a website www.nec2015.ie “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27) Críost Ár nDóchas.

 

Elation Ministries Praise and Worship Concert will take place at Knock Basilica on Saturday 26th September at 8.30 p.m. Free admission. “Young people commited to spreading the good news through music and song”.

 

Laudato Sí (Praised Be) Copies of this very important letter of Pope Francis are available in the Sacristy at the reduced price of €4 per copy.

 

We pray for the repose of the soul of Paige Crotty, late of 4, Emmet Court, Clonmel who died during the week.

 

The Priory Institute – Bringing Theology Home Theology Matters! Join our enthusiastic student community and study theology from home or in class. Application deadline is 21st September. Tel: 01- 4048124.  Web: www.prioryinstitute.ie E Mail: enquires@prioryinstitute.com

 

Good Reading Please feel free to take away any unsold copies of the Irish Catholic or of other pamphlets, prayer cards and booklets available in the Church.

 

Offertory Collections last weekend
Saturday 15th August –  Envelopes – €265.94   Notes and Coin – € 95.06
(Assumption of our Lady)
Sunday 16th August –  Envelopes – €565.95   Notes and Coin – €508.05    Thank You.

 

Another Appeal for Volunteers

Our Parish needs more people for the following services:

1.  Ministers of the Eucharist
2.  Readers
3.  Membership of the Parish Pastoral Council
4.  Child-Safeguarding
5.  To help with the “Wednesday Club”

Thanks to all those who are already involved. Please feel free to suggest other ways of helping. Contact Fr. Hegarty through the Parish Office at 6125679 or email mhegarty@rosminians.ie

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00   Donated so far: €122,915.10

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Sunday
On Sunday, our participation in the Eucharist has special importance. Sunday, like the Jewish Sabbath, is meant to be a day which heals our relationships with God, with ourselves, with others and with the world. Sunday is the day of the Resurrection, the ‘first day’ of the new creation, whose first fruits are the Lord’s risen humanity, the pledge of the final transfiguration of all created reality. It also proclaims ‘man’s eternal rest in God’.  In this way, Christian spirituality incorporates the value of relaxation and festivity.

We tend to demean contemplative rest as something unproductive and unnecessary, but this is to do away with the very thing which is most important about work: its meaning. We are called to include in our work a dimension of receptivity and gratuity, which is quite different from mere inactivity. Rather, it is another way of working, which forms part of our very essence. It protects human action from becoming empty activism; it also prevents that unfettered greed and sense of isolation which make us seek personal gain to the detriment of all else.

The law of weekly rest forbade work on the seventh day, ‘so that your ox and your donkey may have rest, and the son of your maidservant, and the stranger, may be refreshed’ (Ex 23:12).   Rest opens our eyes to the larger picture and gives us renewed sensitivity to the rights of others. And so the day of rest, centred on the Eucharist, sheds it light on the whole week, and
motivates us to greater concern for nature and the poor.
(Pope Francis, Laudato Sí, No. 237)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.   Phyllis Hackett   (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.     Seanie Lonergan   (Anniv)   12 Noon   Maher & O’ Dwyer Families   (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).

 

Viatores Christi (VC)  Do you want to learn more about the possibility of overseas volunteering and/or training in Overseas Development & Mission? Viatores Christi (VC) will hold an Information & Recruitment Session on Saturday 22nd August at 10.00 a.m. at VC Hq, 8 New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7. info@viatoreschristi.com www.viatoreschristi.com Tel 01-8689986

 

“Come and See”  Catholic Young Adults Conference (ages 18 – 40) will take place at All Hallows College, Dublin on 29th – 30th August. 2 days non-residential: €40. Residential: €55. Contact Liam 086-8888918 or Declan 085-8032848 or www.facebook.com/deus.patria

 

The National Eucharistic Congress 2015 (NEC)  The NEC will be held  at Knock on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. We are  looking for a volunteer or volunteers to promote the Congress. There is  a website www.nec2015.ie “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27) Críost Ár nDóchas.

 

Elation Ministries – Praise and Worship Concert  will take place at Knock Basilica on Saturday 26th September at 8.30 p.m. Free admission. “Young people commited to spreading the good news through music and song”.

 

Congratulations to the girls and boys from our Parish who got their  Leaving Cert. results during the week. We pray that they will have every blessing in the next stage of their lives.

 

Laudato Sí (Praised Be) Copies of this very important letter of Pope Francis are available in the Sacristy at the reduced price of €4 per copy.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Emily Mai Corrigan, Jenna Ann Moloney Condon, Alisha Rose Sheehan Hourigan and Kasey Patrick Sheehan who were baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €560.04    Notes and Coin – €486.96     Thank You

 

Another Appeal for Volunteers

Our Parish needs more people for the following services:

1.  Ministers of the Eucharist
2.  Readers
3.  Membership of the Parish Pastoral Council
4.  Child-Safeguarding
5.  To help with the “Wednesday Club”

Thanks to all those who are already involved. Please feel free to suggest other ways of helping. Contact Fr. Hegarty through the Parish Office at 6125679 or email mhegarty@rosminians.ie

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00    Donated so far: €122,293.28

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Stay with Us, Lord
Stay with us, Lord Jesus Christ!

Stay with us, Lord: behold, evening is coming,
and we still haven’t recognised your face
in each of our brothers and sisters
Stay with us, Lord Jesus Christ!

Stay with us, Lord: behold, evening is coming,
and we still haven’t shared your bread
in thanksgiving with all our brothers and sisters.
Stay with us, Lord Jesus Christ!

Stay with us, Lord: behold, evening is coming,
and we still haven’t recognised your Word
in the words of all our brothers and sisters,
Stay with us, Lord Jesus Christ!

Stay with us, Lord, behold, evening is coming,
and our hearts are still too slow to believe
that you had to die in order to rise again.
Stay with us, Lord Jesus Christ!

Stay with us, Lord, for our night itself becomes day
when you are there! Stay with us, Lord Jesus Christ!
(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 – 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.  Sean & Tony Cremmins & Family (Anniv)
Sunday  9.00 a.m.  Joan & Michael Kelleher (Anniv)  12 Noon  Tommy Guiry (Anniv)

Masses for Assumption of Our Lady
Friday 7.30 p.m.  Paula & Teresa Maunsell (Anniv)
Saturday 9.00 a.m.                      12 Noon  Ann & Patrick Walshe (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).

 

Youth 2000 Summer Festival will take place at Cistercian College, Roscrea, from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th August. For young people aged 16 – 35, this is a great opportunity to find out what your Catholic faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01-6753690.

 

“Come and See” Catholic Young Adults Conference (ages 18 – 40) will take place at All Hallows College, Dublin on 29th – 30th August. 2 days non-residential: €40. Residential: €55. Contact Liam 086-8888918 or Declan 085-8032848 or www.facebook.com/deus.patria

 

The National Eucharistic Congress 2015 (NEC) The NEC will be held at Knock on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015. We are looking for a volunteer or volunteers to promote the Congress. There is a website www.nec2015.ie “Christ, our Hope” (Col 1:27) Críost Ár nDóchas.

 

Masses for Feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday 14th August – 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Saturday 15th – 9.00 a.m., 12 Noon. Mass on Saturday evening as usual.

 

Congratulations to Kelly Delaney of Elm Park who came back with a gold and a bronze medal from the Special Olympics.

 

Laudato Sí (Praised Be) Copies of this very important letter of Pope  Francis are available in the Sacristy at the reduced price of €4 per copy.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Antoni Boroch and twins Mya and Ava Burke McCarthy who were baptised last weekend.

 

World Missions Ireland On behalf of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith THANK YOU for your support on Mission Sunday. In 2014, the Mission Sunday Collection in Waterford and Lismore amounted to €56,236.76. Thank you for your generosity in difficult times.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €609.06   Notes and Coin – €473.94    Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for August
Universal: Volunteers That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy.

Evangelisation: Outreach to the Marginalised That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbours to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00     Donated so far: €122,293.28

Thanks for all your generosity

 

All Day Long, Lord, Remember us, Lord, by your loving care!

All day long, Lord,
I have waited for you on my doorstep,
and, behold you were in my house!
Remember us, Lord, by your loving care!

All day long, Lord,
I have looked for you far off in the crowd,
and, behold you were right next to me,
present in my brothers and sisters!
Remember us, Lord, by your loving care!

All day long, Lord,
my hands remained closed to protect my happiness,
and, behold, my happiness was to open them for you!
Remember us, Lord, by your loving care!

All day long, Lord,
I looked for your Word in the wisdom of men,
and, behold, it was present in the depts of my heart!
Remember us, Lord, by your loving care!
(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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