PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m. Henry & Mary Keyes & Son Henry (Anniv)

Sunday    9.00 a.m. Michael & Deirdre Gerrard (Anniv)

              12 Noon Jerry & Catherine O’ Regan (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 Public Holiday).

 

Corpus Christi  Next Sunday is the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is a time for renewing our faith in the Blessed Eucharist. Perhaps we could invite and encourage somebody who has been away from Mass and Communion to return to the sacrament of love, the sign of unity and the bond of charity.

 

Visiting the Sick  Up to now the list of patients in STGH has been available to priests at Reception, in the Hospital. This is no longer the case. If you have relatives or friends in Hospital, please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty or Sr. Mary.

 

Eternal Rest  to Kevin Sweeney R.I.P. late of 272 Elm Park, who died during the week and whose Funeral Mass was in St. Oliver’s Church.

 

Diocese of Waterford and Lismore The Permanent Diaconate  Could you bring your gifts of faith, hope and love to the service of God as a Deacon? The Christian Community in the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore needs men of faith, vision and experience to build and serve tomorrow’s Church. Enquiries: Fr. Pat Fitzgerald, Parochial House, Lisduggan, Waterford Tel 051 – 372257 Email:pat7fitz3@eircom.net

 

Feast of the Irish Martyrs  Friday next 20th June is the Feast of the Irish Martyrs. Our Church here is dedicated also to those 17 Martyrs who were beatified by Pope John Paul 11 in 1992. We pray that we too may have the courage to bear witness to our faith.

 

2nd Annual 6K Family Fun Walk  in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish Centre will take place on Friday 27th June at 6.30 p.m.   Route: St. Oliver’s Parish Centre – Heywood Road – Western Road – Poppyfields – Bypass – St. Oliver’s Parish Centre. Sponsor Cards are available at the Parish Office or from Jimmy Moloney. Donations can also be handed into the Parish Office.

 

Summer Camps at STAC  will take place for two weeks from Monday 30th June – Friday 11th July. Art, Craft & Drama Games Age: 4 – 6 years, Art  Attack & Drama Age: 7 upwards, Graffiti with a Twist – Anthony Lawless Age: Teenagers. Booking essential. Tel 052-6127877 for details.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €545.37      Notes and Coin  –  €542.63         Thank You

 

Awareness Campaign  When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. From the moment of collapse, the chance of survival decreases by 7-10% per minute when CPR is not being performed. Hesitation cost lives.  We hope our simple campaign message of “Check, Call, Compress” will help save lives and improve the outcomes of those who suffer a cardiac arrest.

Check is the person unresponsive and not breathing?

Call Call 999 or 112

Compress Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest until help arrives. 

See posters at Church entrances. 

We now have a Defibrillator in our Parish Centre.

 

God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

God the Father,

we praise you and we bless you

because you are the Father of Jesus,

and because you wish to be our Father also

according to your love and mercy.

Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!

 

God the Son,

we praise you and we bless you

because you are the Son of the Father’s love,

and because you wish to be the eldest brother also

of all the children of God.

Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!

 

God the Holy Spirit,

we praise you and we bless you

because you are the love of the Father and the Son

springing up like a fire out of their affection,

and because you wish to dwell in our hearts also

like a furnace of love.

Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!

 

God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

we praise you and we bless you

because you are God surpassing all praise

yet you accept the stammering of our adoration.

To you we direct our love forever and ever.

Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!

(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 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m. William, Christine & Mary Minogue (Anniv)

Sunday  9.00 a.m. Patrick Landy (1st Anniv)

               12 Noon Paddy English (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 Public Holiday).

 

 Tipp FM  The Classic Café with Fran Curry will be broadcast live from St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on next Wednesday 11th June from 11.00 a.m.  People to represent all the areas of the Parish are invited to come to the Parish Centre during the morning.

 

Annual Novena in Honour of St. Anthony of Padua continues at the Franciscan Church, Clonmel until Thursday 12th June.  Preacher: Fr. Feargus McEveney, O.F.M.

Time of Masses and Novena Prayers:  Weekdays 10.00 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. Saturday 10.00 a.m. & 7.00 p.m. Sunday 11.30 a.m.   Friday 6th June: Special Prayers and Blessing of the Sick at 5.00 p.m.   Friday 13th June: Feast of St. Anthony of Padua. Mass & Blessing of Lilies at 10.00 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. Blessing of Children at 4.00 p.m.

 

2014 Sacred Heart Novena  This Novena is for the nine days leading to the Feast of the Sacred Heart. It begins on Thursday 19th June and finishes on Friday 27th June. In St. Oliver’s the Novena Prayer will be recited after the 10.00 a.m. Mass each day.

 

2nd Annual 6K Family Fun Walk  in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish Centre will take place on Friday 27th June at 6.30 p.m.  Route: St. Oliver’s Parish Centre – Heywood Road – Western Road – Poppyfields – Bypass – St. Oliver’s Parish Centre. Sponsor Cards are available at the Parish Office or from Jimmy Moloney. Donations can also be handed into the Parish Office.

 

Visiting the Sick  Up to now the list of patients in STGH has been available to priests at Reception, in the Hospital. This is no longer the case. If you have relatives or friends in Hospital, please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty or Sr. Mary.

 

Trócaire Lenten Campaign   Trócaire would like to thank sincerely the parishioners of St. Oliver’s for their continuing generosity to the world’s poorest people. Amount received in St Oliver’s Parish this year to date is €2,892.75

 

Diocese of Waterford and Lismore The Permanent Diaconate Could you bring your gifts of faith, hope and love to the service of God as a Deacon? The Christian Community in the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore needs men of faith, vision and experience to build and serve tomorrow’s Church. Enquiries: Fr. Pat Fitzgerald, Parochial House, Lisduggan, Waterford Tel 051 – 372257 Email:pat7fitz3@eircom.net

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Archie Mark Beckett who was baptised last weekend.

 

Exams  We continue to remember and pray for all those who are doing Exams at this time.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €549.04       Notes and Coin – €548.96             Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

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

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Ireland is home to Catholics from many countries and where the Holy Mass is celebrated in many different languages. Migrants leave their homes in search of a better life and face the difficult experience of migration in its various forms. As Christians, let us celebrate the diversity all around us, reach out to and pray for all migrants to emphasize the unity of the human family and the values of acceptance, hospitality and love of neighbour today on Penecost Sunday.

Prayer for Pentecost

God, whose Spirit is known

In the bringing together of those

Who were once kept apart,

You have announced good news

In the very human accents

Which have become most dear to us.

 

And so we pray:

Come, Holy Spirit,

And celebrate in us that love of God in Jesus Christ

Which need never be measured and will never run short,

And for whose cadences you have given us,

Without distrinction, the ears to hear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel: 6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday 7.30 p.m. Davy Kearns (Anniv)

Sunday  9.00 a.m. Mary & George Goodman (Anniv)

               12 Noon Molly Askins (Anniv)

 

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

 

Visiting the Sick  Up to now the list of patients in STGH has been available to priests at Reception, in the Hospital. This is no longer the case. If you have relatives or friends in Hospital, please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty or Sr. Mary.

 

Diocese of Waterford and Lismore The Permanent Diaconate Could you bring your gifts of faith, hope and love to the service of God as a Deacon? The Christian Community in the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore needs men of faith, vision and experience to build and serve tomorrow’s Church. Enquiries: Fr. Pat Fitzgerald, Parochial House, Lisduggan, Waterford Tel 051 – 372257 Email:pat7fitz3@eircom.net

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June.

 

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

 

Annual Novena in Honour of St. Anthony of Padua will take place at the Franciscan Church, Clonmel from Wednesday 4th June to Thursday 12th June. Preacher: Fr. Feargus McEveney, O.F.M.  Time of Masses and Novena Prayers: Weekdays 10.00 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. Saturday 10.00 a.m. & 7.00 p.m. Sunday 11.30 a.m.   Friday 6th June: Special Prayers and Blessing of the Sick at 5.00 p.m.   Friday 13th June: Feast of St. Anthony of Padua. Mass & Blessing of Lilies at 10.00 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. Blessing of Children at 4.00 p.m.

 

New Volunteers Needed!  Clonmel Citizens Information Centre, Market Place, Clonmel is now looking for new volunteers to help with giving out information on rights and entitlements to the public. We need people who are available for one full day or two half days per week. Full training will be given. Please contact the centre for an application form. Completed forms should be returned by Thursday 5th June. Further details from Dave Burke Tel 0761 076 460.

 

2nd Annual 6K Family Fun Walk  in aid of the Parish Centre will take place on Friday 27th June at 6.30 p.m. Sponsor Cards are available at the Parish Office or from Jimmy Moloney. Donations can also be handed into the Parish Office.

 

Tipp FM  have plans to do a programme about our Parish. More details later.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €597.00    Notes and Coin  –   €471.00           Thank You

 

Exams

We remember in our prayers all those doing Exams this month,

Here is one Prayer before Exams:

Oh great St. Joseph of Cupertino, who by thy prayers obtained from God

to be asked at your examination the only question which you knew,

pray that I, like you may succeed in the examination which lies before me.

In return I promise to make you known, and cause you to be loved.  Amen.

 

The Ascension

Jesus Christ

Lord glorified on high

look with love upon

your brothers and sisters on earth.

 

Your ascension is the hope

of our future glory,

and your presence near your Father

announces our own entrance

into the eternal dwelling.

 

We pray to you:

Let the desire for heavenly realities

not make us neglect our work on earth.

 

Let our hope for the future

inspire in us a respect for the present moment.

 

Let your ascension into heaven move us

to make your glory dwell on earth.

 

Thus we will be witnesses to your presence

among our brothers and sisters

until the end of time.

(Lucien Deiss )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m. J.J. Slevin (Anniv)

Sunday    9.00 a.m. Brendan Dunne (Anniv)

                 12 Noon Cathy Harris (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 Public Holiday).

This is an opportunity for us to pray for the needs of the Church, the needs of the world and our own particular needs. “Can you not spend one hour (or even half an hour) with me?”  “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, reserved in the tabernacle or at Exposition, is a inexhaustible source of holiness. It fosters our faith in the Real Presence, and deepens our communion with Christ”     

(The Eucharist: A Pocket Catechism, page 41)

 

First Holy Communion  Congratulations to the girls and boys who made their First Holy Communion here in St. Oliver’s last weekend. Thanks to all who helped them to prepare for this great day in their lives.  Parents please bring them to Mass as often as possible.

 

Eternal Rest  to Christina O’ Sullivan R.I.P. late of 8 Ard Fatima, and to Kitty Lyons R.I.P. late of 34 Ard Fatima who died during the week.

 

2nd Annual 6K Family Fun Walk  in aid of the Parish Centre will take place on Friday 27th June at 6.30 p.m. Sponsor Cards are available at the Parish Office or from Jimmy Moloney. Donations can also be handed into the Parish Office.

 

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

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service  would like to thank 475 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.

 

The Annual Diocesan May Rosary Procession  will take place this Sunday 25th May leaving Ballybricken Green at 3.00 p.m. and proceeding to the Dominican Church for the crowning of our Lady. All are welcome especially those Children who have received their First Holy Communion, also all clubs, schools, groups, organisations, etc are invited to take part in this event. More details tel 086-3100581.

 

Summer Concert  Belle Voci and Guests will hold a concert on Thursday 29th May at 8.00 p.m. in Old St. Mary’s Church. Tickets €12 available from Premier Music, O’ Connell Street and at the door on the night.

 

Annual Novena in Honour of St. Anthony of Padua  will take place at the Franciscan Church, Clonmel from Wednesday 4th June to Thursday 12th June. Preacher: Fr. Feargus McEveney, O.F.M.

Time of Masses and Novena Prayers:  Weekdays 10.00 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. Saturday 10.00 a.m. & 7.00 p.m. Sunday 11.30 a.m.   Friday 6th June: Special Prayers and Blessing of the Sick at 5.00 p.m.  Friday 13th June: Feast of St. Anthony of Padua. Mass & Blessing of Lilies at 10.00 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. Blessing of Children at 4.00 p.m.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €543.35   Notes and Coin – €503.65                  Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00     Donated so far: €85,124.88

Thanks for all your generosity

 

 The Hope that is in Us

(cf. 2nd Reading today)

God our Father, you wish us

always to be ready to answer

anyone who asks the reason

for the hope that is in us.

We pray to you:

Place in us your Holy Spirit,

the Spirit of truth and love.

Help us to bear withness to your truth

with the purest charity,

so that our truth may always be charitable,

full of respect for those who do not believe.

Help us also to bear witness to your love

with a shining truth,

so that our love may always be true,

full of patience for those who do not love you.

Then we will be witnesses of your Son Jesus,

in whom love and truth dwell together.

(Lucien Deiss )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m. John & Ellen Cremmins (Anniv)

Sunday   9.00 a.m. Michael & Elizabeth O’ Halloran (Anniv)

                12 Noon Joe Bowes (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 Public Holiday).

 

SOS in partnership with the South East Traveller Health Unit and the South Tipperary Action Network will host a Wellness Workshop on Monday 19th May in St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel. This is a full day workshop running from 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. with lunch included. If you or anyone you know would like to attend please contact Jacqui on 1890 577577 to book your free place. Places are still available.

 

Exercise and Mobility Classes  for older Adults, including exercises for all will commence on Monday 19th May after 10.00 a.m. Mass in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Irishtown. Nominal fee €5. Benefits include: maintaining functionality, to improve balance to avoid falls, management of arthritis, improved quality of sleep, improved circulation and fun. Contact John Cooke tel 086-8813577.

 

The Annual Diocesan May Rosary Procession will take place on Sunday 25th May leaving Ballybricken Green at 3.00 p.m. and proceeding to the Dominican Church for the crowning of our Lady. All are welcome especially those Children who have received their First Holy Communion, also all clubs, schools, groups, organisations, etc are invited to take part in this event. More details tel 086-3100581.

 

Summer Concert Belle Voci and Guests will hold a concert on Thursday 29th May at 8.00 p.m. in Old St. Mary’s Church. Tickets €12 available from Premier Music, O’ Connell Street and at the door on the night.

 

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.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Finn Darragh O’ Shea who was baptised last weekend.

 

Family Support Groups  Supporting Family Members Coping with Drug Use. For further information see Church Noticeboard or for Clonmel and Catchment Area Family Support Group contact: (052) 6189381 or 086 – 8557212.

 

Senior Help Line  Ireland’s only confidential listening service for older people provided by older volunteers is open 365 days of the year. The help line is open every day from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. So don’t be alone. We are there. Phone Senior Help Line LoCall 1850 440 444, (no call costing more than 30 cent).

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €592.23    Notes and Coin –  €508.77                 Thank You

 

Proclaiming the Resurrection

Jesus Christ, risen Lord, have mercy on us!

Help us, O risen Lord,

to proclaim your Resurrection

by bringing good news to the poor,

and healing the hearts that are broken.

Help us, O risen Lord,

to proclaim your Resurrection,

by feeding those who are hungry

and clothing those who are naked.

Help us, O risen Lord,

to proclaim your Resurrection,

by releasing the captives of injustice,

and all those who are imprisoned by their sins.

Help us, O risen Lord,

to proclaim your Resurrection,

by welcoming the strangers

and visiting those in loneliness.

Help us, O risen Lord,

to proclaim your Resurrection,

by bringing your peace to those who are in trouble,

and your joy to those who are in sorrow.

God our Father, who raised your Son from the dead,

help us to understand, we beg you,

that we will conquer our own death

and rise with Jesus today when we live in brotherly love.

We ask you this grace through Jesus Christ,

who died for our sins and rose for our life.

(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 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday  7.30 p.m. Thomas O’ Sullivan (Anniv)

Sunday  9.00 a.m. Margaret Tyrrell (Anniv)

            12 Noon Leon Quinn & Elizabeth Greene (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 Public Holiday).

 

 Our Parish Celebration of First Holy Communion  will take place on Saturday next 17th May in St. Oliver’s Church at 11.00 a.m.

 

Parish Accounts for 2013  Copies of the Income and Expenditure Account for 2013 are available at the Church doors. Please take these and perhaps pass them on to anybody interested.

 

Thanks  to all who helped at the Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Show. People from the parish sold Tickets, organised the Programme, helped with Traffic Control and helped all day in the Restaurant. The Parish will benefit. Many Thanks!

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Eva Audrey Norris who was baptised last weekend.

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service  will hold a Blood Donor Clinic in the Clonmel Park Hotel on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May from 3.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. and Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th May from 5.00 p.m. – 8.30 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.

 

Parish Pastoral Council  A meeting of the PPC will be held on Monday 12th May at 8.00 p.m. New members always welcome.

 

Meeting  with the group to organise the Family Fun Walk will take place in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 14th May at 7.00 p.m.

 

 SOS in partnership with the South East Traveller Health Unit and the South Tipperary Action Network  will host a Wellness Workshop on Monday 19th May in St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel. This is a full day workshop running from 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. with lunch included. If you or anyone you know would like to attend please contact Jacqui on 1890 577577 to book your free place.

 

Summer Concert  Belle Voci and Guests will hold a concert on Thursday 29th May at 8.00 p.m. in Old St. Mary’s Church. Tickets €12 available from Premier Music, O’ Connell Street and at the door on the night.

 

A Reminder  The Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 6th – 11th June, and there are still places for pilgrims and also for those who wish to travel as staff. It is always a very worthwhile and rewarding experience, and we would invite anyone who is interested in joining us to contact the Lourdes Office in Waterford City Tel 051- 878900, or in the Clonmel area John Healy Tel 052-6123791

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €721.31     Notes and Coin  – €441.69              Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target:   €130,000.00  Donated so far:  €85,124.88

Thanks for all your generosity.

 

Day of Prayer for Vocations

Prayer for Vocations

God, our Father, 

Thank you for your son, Jesus, our Good Shepherd,

who leads us to fullness of life.

 By our baptism, we are called by name

to continue the mission of Jesus.

 Give us the grace to listen with an open heart

to the voice of Jesus and to respond generosity

with a joyful spirit.

 Strengthen the men and women you called to serve,

through marriage, the single life, the diaconate,

priesthood, and consecrated life.

 Guide all who are discerning their Christian vocation.

 In gratitude we offer this prayer through Jesus

and the Holy Spirit, united with you forever.  Amen.

　

　

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday 7.30 p.m. Seamus & Della O’ Dwyer (Anniv)

Sunday  9.00 a.m.

             12 Noon Joan Williams (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 Public Holiday).

 

Parish Accounts  A statement of Income and Expenditure for 2013 is available today with the Parish Newsletter.

 

Legion of Mary  Our thanks to the Members of the Legion of Mary who visited the Parish last week. For those interested in a follow-up to the visitation there will be a Meeting in St. Oliver’s (in the Parish House) on Monday evening at 7.30 p.m.

 

Eternal Rest  to Martin Doyle R.I.P. late of 21 Heywood Close, and to May Brady R.I.P. late of 56 Ard Fatima who died during the week and whose Funeral Masses were in St. Oliver’s Church.

 

Homeshare, Family based Respite Scheme  The Brothers of Charity Services are seeking Carers to provide short breaks to children with intellectual disabilities, involving them in everyday activity in your home whilst giving families a break. If you are interested, contact Children’s Homeshare Co-ordinator, The Brothers of Charity Services South East, Child & Family Centre, 2 Jervis Place, Parnell St, Clonmel. Tel 052-6124499 or email:childrenshomeshare@tipperary.brothersofcharity.ie

 

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 May at 8.00 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263 or Sandra 087-1419365.

 

Informal Information Morning  will take place in Clonmel Library on Friday 9th May from 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. See poster in the Church.

 

A Special Concert to raise funds for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Unit at Ardfinnan National School and Cherry Blossom ASD Pre-School at St. Mary’s C.B.S. Irishtown will take place on Friday 9th May at 8.00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Irishtown. The 40 strong Clonmel Concert Band, conducted by Danny Carroll will be joined by St. Mary’s Church Choir with special guest, bass-baritone, Derek Ryan. Tickets €10 available from Marian’s, O’ Connell Street and at the door on the night.

 

Something to Sing About  will appear in Concert in aid of Make a Wish Ireland at Cahir House Hotel on Saturday 10th May at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €10 contact 086-1091857.

 

A Reminder  The Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 6th – 11th June, and there are still places for pilgrims and also for those who wish to travel as staff. It is always a very worthwhile and rewarding experience, and we would invite anyone who is interested in joining us to contact the Lourdes Office in Waterford City Tel 051- 878900, or in the Clonmel area John Healy Tel 052-6123791

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €840.69      Notes and Coin – €523.31                 Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for May

Universal:   That the media may be instruments in the service of truth and peace.

For Evangelisation:  That Mary, Star of Evangelisation, may guide the Church in proclaiming Christ to all nations.

 

An Eastertide Hymn and Prayer

That Eastertide with joy was bright,

The sun shone out with fairer light,

When, to their longing eyes restored,

The glad apostles saw their Lord.

He made them see His hands, His side,

Where yet the glorious wounds abide;

The tokens true which made it plain

Their Lord indeed was risen again.

Jesus, the King of gentleness,

Do Thou Thyself our hearts possess

That we may give Thee all our days

The tribute of our grateful praise.

O Lord of all, with us abide

In this our joyful Eastertide;

From every weapon death can wield

Thine own redeemed forever shield.

All praise be Thine, O risen Lord,

From death to endless life restored;

All praise to God the Father be

And Holy Ghost eternally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel: 6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

Sunday  9.00 a.m. Kevin McGrath (Anniv)

               12 Noon Josephine Kerton (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 Public Holiday).

 

Thanks  We are grateful to all who helped with the Holy Week and Easter Celebrations. Thanks to all who prepared the Church, arranged the flowers etc. Thanks to the Choir, the Readers, the Eucharistic Ministers and the Baptismal Preparation Team members who participated.

 

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

 

St. Oliver’s School  re-opens on Monday 28th April at 9.00 a.m.

 

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.

 

Homeshare, Family based Respite Scheme  The Brothers of Charity Services are seeking Carers to provide short breaks to children with intellectual disabilities, involving them in everyday activity in your home whilst giving families a break. If you are interested, contact Children’s Homeshare Co-ordinator, The Brothers of Charity Services South East, Child & Family Centre, 2 Jervis Place, Parnell St, Clonmel. Tel 052-6124499 or email:childrenshomeshare@tipperary.brothersofcharity.ie

 

Divine Mercy Celebrations  take place in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Clonmel on this Sunday 27th April, Divine Mercy Sunday, at 2.30 p.m. ending with Mass. Celebrant Fr. Slawomir Jarzab C.C. Ss Peter & Paul’s. 1st class Relic of St. Faustina will be available. All are welcome.

 

Anam Cara  is holding its monthly parent evening on Monday 28th April form 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. at the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles. This event is free, open to all bereaved parents and each Anam Cara support group has a bereavement professional present to answer any questions parents may have and signpost them to other services that are available in the area.

 

Waterford Institute of Technology Department of Applied Arts Religious Studies of Theology Research Group “Believing and Belonging in a Secular Age: Unpacking the European Values Survey & European Social Survey” will take place on Tuesday 29th April at 7.00 p.m. in Room FO1 (Business School), Cork Road Campus. For more information contact:appliedarts@wit.ie

 

Mental Health Awareness with Grow in Ireland are holding a series of talks for 4 weeks at the Clonmel Park Hotel. An introduction to understanding and minding your mental health. Week 4: Thursday 1st May at 7.30 p.m. How GROW Works. Guest Speaker: Christine Fitzgerald (Grow in Ireland). Plus information on Locally Available Supports.  To reserve your free place contact Caroline Crotty tel 086-4673239 or Mary Walsh tel 087-2843424 or email: marywalsh@grow.ie. Places are limited.

 

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

 

A Reminder  The Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this year from 6th – 11th June, and there are still places for pilgrims and also for those who wish to travel as staff. It is always a very worthwhile and rewarding experience, and we would invite anyone who is interested in joining us to contact the Lourdes Office in Waterford City Tel 051- 878900, or in the Clonmel area John Healy Tel 052-6123791

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  – €523.95      Notes and Coin  – €899.05             Thank You

 

A Prayer for the Month of May

Mary, Virgin and Mother, you who, moved by the Holy Spirit, welcomed the word of life in the depths of your humble faith: as you gave yourself completely to the Eternal One, help us to say our own ‘yes’ to the urgent call, as pressing as ever, to proclaim the good news of Jesus.

Filled with Christ’s presence, you brought joy to John the Baptist, making him exult in the womb of his mother.  Brimming over with joy, you sang of the great things done by God.  Standing at the foot of the cross with unyielding faith, you received the joyful comfort of the resurrection, and joined the disciples in awaiting the Spirit so that the evangelising Church might be born.

Obtain for us now a new ardour born of the resurrection, that we may bring to all the Gospel of life which triumphs over death.  Give us a holy courage to seek new paths, that the gift of unfading beauty may reach every man and woman.  Virgin of listening and contemplation, Mother of love, Bride of the eternal wedding feast, pray for the Church, whose pure icon you are, that she may never be closed in on herself or lose her passion for establishing God’s kingdom.

Star of the new evangelisation, help us to bear radiant witness to communion, service, ardent and generous faith, justice and love of the poor, that the joy of the Gospel may reach to the ends of the earth, illuminating even the fringes of our world.  Mother of the living Gospel, wellspring of happiness for God’s little ones, Pray for us. Amen. Alleluia!

(Pope Francis, EG, 288)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

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

                   12 Noon Jimmy Pollard (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 Public Holiday).

There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Monday 21st April which is a Public Holiday. Adoration as usual on Monday 28th April.

 

Visitation of Parish – Legion of Mary  Members of the Legion of Mary will visit the houses in our Parish on the 24th and 25th April. They have asked for our prayers, that God will bless their work.

 

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

 

Eternal Rest  to Sarah Dillon R.I.P. late of 18 Ard Caoin who died recently and whose Funeral Mass was in St. Oliver’s Church.

 

Mental Health Awareness with Grow in Ireland are holding a series of talks for 4 weeks at the Clonmel Park Hotel. An introduction to understanding and minding your mental health. Week 3: Thursday 24th April at 7.30 p.m. Building Resilience. Guest Speaker: Linda Thorpe (Mental Health Ireland). To reserve your free place contact Caroline Crotty tel 086-4673239 or Mary Walsh tel 087-2843424 or email: marywalsh@grow.ie. Places are limited.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  – €799.45      Notes and Coin  – €516.55        Thank You

 

Community Suicide Awareness Workers (C-Saw) will hold a Suicide Awareness Open Information Evening “Taking Time to Talk” in Hotel Minella on Wednesday 23rd April at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.

 

St Vincent de Paul  St. Mary’s Choral Society have graciously donated the net proceeds of the opening night to their new production of Fiddler on the Roof to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Opening night is Friday 25th April at the White Memorial Theatre. Please support this opening night to help generate much needed funds for the society. Tickets available from Marians, O’ Connell Street, Clonmel.

 

Céili  in aid of South Tipperary Hospice will take place at Hillview, Sports Club, Mountain Road, Clonmel on Friday 25th April at 9.00 p.m. Music by Tim Joe and Anne. Admission €10. Refreshments served.

 

Easter Reflection  will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Saturday 26th April at 10.00 a.m. Facilitator: Antoinette Dilworth rsj.  Allowing ourselves to ‘flesh out’ in our everyday lives, the grace of inner light and freedom that Easter celebrates.

 

Divine Mercy Celebrations  take place in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Clonmel on Sunday 27th April, Divine Mercy Sunday, at 2.30 p.m. ending with Mass. Celebrant Fr. Slawomir Jarzab C.C. Ss Peter & Paul’s.  1st class Relic of St. Faustina will be available. All are welcome.

 

Anam Cara  is holding its monthly parent evening on Monday 28th April form 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. at the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles. This event is free, open to all bereaved parents and each Anam Cara support group has a bereavement professional present to answer any questions parents may have and signpost them to other services that are available in the area.

 

Traditional Easter Day Prayer

Christ is Risen: The world below lies desolate

Christ is Risen: The Spirits of evil are fallen

Christ is Risen: The angels of God are rejoicing

Christ is Risen: The tombs of the dead are empty

Christ is Risen indeed from the dead the first of the sleepers

Glory and power are his forever and ever.

(St. Hippolytus AD 190-236)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

Priests of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C. Fr. James Pollock I.C. Tel:6125679 Fax: 6128071 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:  www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

Sunday    9.00 a.m.

                   12 Noon Carol Lee (Anniv)

 

The Mass of Chrism  will take place in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Waterford on Holy Thursday morning at 10.30 p.m.

 

Trócaire  will be taken up on Good Friday. This Collection goes towards the upkeep of the places in the Holy Land associated with the life and death of Jesus.

 

 Holy Places Collection  will be taken up on Good Friday. This Collection goes towards the upkeep of the places in the Holy Land associated with the life and death of Jesus.

 

 Visitation of Parish – Legion of Mary  Members of the Legion of Mary will visit the houses in our Parish on the 24th and 25th April. They have asked for our prayers, that God will bless their work.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Amelia Olivia Slattery and Bruce John Anderson who were baptised last weekend.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota  for April – June ’14 is now available in the Sacristy in the church. We need some more Eucharistic Ministers.

 

St. Vincent de Paul box  is available on the side door to the Day Chapel next to the office door.

 

Mental Health Awareness  with Grow in Ireland are holding a series of talks for 4 weeks at the Clonmel Park Hotel. An introduction to understanding and minding your mental health. Week 2: Thursday 17th April at 7.30 p.m. Understand and Minding your Mental Health.  Guest Speaker: Derry O’Malley (Therapist).  To reserve your free place contact Caroline Crotty tel 086-4673239 or Mary Walsh tel 087-2843424 or email: marywalsh@grow.ie. Places are limited.

 

Pilgrim Paths Day 2014 – St. Declan’s Way Walk  will commence at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday 19th April in Goatenbridge. Walkers will gather at Mount Melleray at 10. 00 a.m. from where they will get buses to Goatenbridge. The cost of entry is €15. Please visit www.kmdactive.com to book online. Direct any queries to info@knockmealdownactive.com or phone Kevin O’ Donnell on 086-3541700.

 

Céili  in aid of South Tipperary Hospice will take place at Hillview, Sports Club, Mountain Road, Clonmel on Friday 25th April at 9.00 p.m. Music by Tim Joe and Anne. Admission €10. Refreshments served.

 

Easter Reflection  will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Saturday 26th April at 10.00 a.m. Facilitator: Antoinette Dilworth rsj.  Allowing ourselves to ‘flesh out’ in our everyday lives, the grace of inner light and freedom that Easter celebrates.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  – €704.82      Notes and Coin  – €473.18          Thank You

 

Our Parish Centre

Target:  €130,000.00      Donated so far: €84,320.34               

Thanks for all your generosity.

 

A Reflection for Holy Week

At the beginning of Lent we asked, “Why was Jesus tempted”?  Now, at the season’s close we ask, “Why did he suffer”? The early Church knew that he did suffer and die. She also knew that this had to be in accord with God’s plan, or as St Paul calls it, with his mystery.

One hint is found in an enigmatic figure described in the Old Testment. In the second part of the Book of Isaiah (cc.40-55), written during the exile in Babylon, there appears in four distinct poems, one who is called the Servant of Yahweh. In the third, and especially in the fourth, the servant is said to suffer at the hands of others.

The first of this Sunday’s readings is the third of these “Suffering Servant” poems. Monday of this Holy Week will offer the first poem, Tuesday the second, Wednesday the third again, and Good Friday the fourth and climactic one. In the last one the Servant is said to suffer and die for the sins of others. “… He gives his life as an offering for sin”.

It is clear from this liturgical usage that the Church considers Jesus to be the fulfilment of the ancient oracles. They provide the answer, at least partially, to our question. Jesus suffered and died for the sins of humankind. His passion and death become our means of salvation.

(The Word Alive, pp. 31-32)

 

 HOLY WEEK & EASTER CELEBRATIONS 2014

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – Masses 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday 16th April   Penitential Service/Confessions Friary Church at 7.30 p.m.

Holy Thursday 17th April  The only Mass on Thursday morning will be the Mass with the Blessing of the Holy Oils in the Cathedral Waterford at 10.30 a.m.

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper  at 7.30 p.m.  (Procession with Holy Oils, participation of Eucharistic Ministers, Holy Communion under both kinds)

Adoration at the Altar of Repose to finish at 10.00 p.m.

Good Friday 18th April  12.00 Noon Special Celebration of the Stations of the Cross for Children.  Children need to be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian.

3.00 p.m. The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord. Liturgy of the Word followed by the Solemn Intercessions; Adoration of the Holy Cross; HolyCommunion.

Confessions 4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

7.30 p.m. Prayer around the Cross.  We hope you can join us in this Reflection time of prayer.

Holy Saturday 19th April  Confessions 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 5.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.

7.30 p.m.  Blessing of the Paschal Fire at Old St. Mary’s Church.

8.00 p.m.  Easter Vigil Mass in St. Oliver’s (with participation of Baptismal Team Members)

Easter Sunday 20th April Masses at 9.00 a.m., 12.00 Noon.  Banna Cluain Meala will be present at 12.00 Noon Mass

Easter Week:  Masses each morning at 10.00 a.m.   Saturday 26th April Morning Mass at 11.30 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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