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. Frank Cahill (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m. Shirley Dalton (Anniv)
& Gerard Dalton (1st Anniv)
11.00 a.m. Confirmation
Time for Reflection Looking to do a little extra something this Lent? Why not join us on Thursday nights at 7.30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Pastoral Centre, Irishtown, for a period of quiet reflection on the Lenten Sunday Readings with Sr. Angela Ryan (Presentations Sisters).
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.
“Do This in Memory” Our final Parish Preparation Mass for First Communion children and their parents/guardians takes place next Saturday 5th April at 7.30 p.m. We hope to see you all present.
Please support Trócaire’s Lenten Campaign 2014 by contributing to your Family Fast Box during Lent. Boxes are available at the church entrances. Pope Francis said, “Everything that is shared is multiplied, only when we are able to share do we become truly rich”.
Welcome into our Christian Community Millie Rose Casey McArdle and Aaron Richard Harry Byrne who were baptised last weekend.
A Meeting of Eucharistic Ministers will take place in the Parish Centre on Monday 31st March at 8.00 p.m. Everybody’s presence would be much appreciated please.
Anam Cara Bereavement Event will take place at Spafield Family Resource Centre, Cashel on Monday 31st March from 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Guest speaker is Brid Carroll and the topic is “Coping with loss when a child dies”. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers and would appreciate if you could RSVP to info@anamcara.ie or tel 01-4045378.
Stroke Support Group Meeting for encouragement, support and advice for stroke survivors, family members and carers will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre this Tuesday evening 1st April at 8.00 p.m. Contact: Gemma 087-9129263 or Sandra 087-1419365.
Table Quiz in aid of the ongoing restoration and maintenance of St. Mary’s church organ will take place on Thursday 3rd April at 9.00 p.m. in Carey’s Bar, Irishtown. Dick McSharry is in the Quiz Master’s seat. €20 per table of 4 with lots of raffle prizes. All are welcome.
St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 5th and 6th April.
Lenten Scripture Reflection/Prayer continues every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. This is a time of quiet reflection and prayer, so please feel free to come along and experience it for yourself. You are MOST welcome. Just “come and see”. Venue: 21, Heywood Heights. If you would like further information, contact Sr. Mary at 6125235.
Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €424.97 Notes and Coin – €387.03 Thank You
Our New Parish Centre
Target: €130,000.00 Donated so far: €84, 243.14
Thanks for all your generosity
Confirmation Day in our Parish
We remember the boys and girls who will receive the Sacramant of Confirmation and all those who helped them to prepare for this day.
We pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit:
“All powerful God, Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
by water and the Holy Spirit
you freed your sons and daughters
from sin and gave them new life.
Send your Holy Spirit upon them
to be their helper and guide.
Give them the spirit of wisdom
and understanding.
The spirit of right judgement and courage,
the spirit of knowledge and reverence.
Fill them with the spirit of wonder
and awe in your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord”
(From the Rite of Confirmation)
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