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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:   Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Cathy & Paddy Daly (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                              12 Noon Carol Lee (Anniv)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Ted & Nellie Johnson (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m. Jimmy Pollard (Anniv)   12 Noon Sarah Dillon (Anniv)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

By Your Resurrection

By your resurrection, O Lord,
you became the first-born of the dead.
Help us live the newness of your life.

By your resurrection,
you seal the new covenant.
Place in our hearts your own Spirit.

By your resurrection,
you killed hate among men.
Help us live the new law of your love.

By your resurrection,
you clothed yourself with immortality.
Help us put on the new man
created in justice and holiness of truth.

By your resurrection,
you sit at the right hand of your Father.
Help us discover in the earthly realities
the path to your heavenly kingdom.

By your resurrection,
you restore the universe.
Rebuild also your Church in your joy,
because the life of your risen people
is the witness of your resurrection.
(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives:  Margaret Waters 086-8917440  Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Mary & Jimmy Brannigan (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                                       12 Noon  J.J. Slevin (Anniv)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Stroke Support Group Meeting for encouragement, support and advice for stroke survivors, family members and carers will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre this Tuesday evening 5th April at 8.00 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

We Remember you, O Risen Lord

We remember You, O risen Lord, first-born of the dead.
Your resurrection destroys the power of death
and changes tears of agony into cries of joy.
Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, new Springtime in our life.
Your resurrection covers the fields with flowers
and brings the new creation into our hearts.
Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, new Exodus from the land of sin.
Your resurrection gives us the signal
for a new departure in a life of grace.
Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, new Moses on the mountain.
Your resurrection opens the gates
of the new heavens and the new earth.
Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord, prophet of the messianic time.
Your resurrection initiates the law
of the new love with a renewed heart.
Blessed are You!

We remember You, O risen Lord,
new Covenant at the feast of the cross.
Your resurrection dresses the table
for the bread of heaven and the cup of salvation.
Blessed are You!    (Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440  Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Ronnie Quinn (Months Mind) & Teddy Dahill (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Shirley, Gerard & Jacqueline Dalton (Anniv)    12 Noon John & Kitty Greene (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration takes place each week on Monday from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. (except when Monday is a Church Holiday or a Public Holiday).
There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Monday 28th March.

 

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.

 

Marian Movement Regional Cenacle for the Laity in Rockwell College, Cashel on Saturday 2nd April from 10.00 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Speaker: Fr. Fred Warner. Rosary, Confession, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Please bring a packed lunch. Everyone welcome. For information Tel 086-2318622.

 

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

 

Commemorative Concert Clonmel Coiste Spiorad 1916 Committee is staging a Commemorative Concert in Clommel GAA Centre on Saturday 2nd April at 8.00 p.m. celebrating the songs and music of 1916. Tickets €10 available from Marian’s, Premier Music and committee members.

 

Family Mass Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 3rd April at 12 Noon. Our thanks to Ms Brid Quinlivan for her help in preparing for the Mass. Families that have children attending Schools other than St. Oliver’s are invited to participate in the Family Masses. Please give names to Fr. Hegarty.

 

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

 

Powerstown/Lisronagh Pilgrimage to Fatima will take place on 7th July for 7 days. For further details contact Susan Phelan Tel 6121352 or 086-1574880.

 

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

 

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

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota for April – June ’16 is now available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Demi Amber Wall, Layla Catherine Maher Healy, Philip Darren Hally Egan, Tyreke Thomas Ryan and Harry James Gallagher who were baptised last weekend.

 

Offertory Collections
Thursday 17th March   Envelopes – €429.42   Notes and Coin – €518.58 (St. Patrick’s Day)
Sunday 20th March   Envelopes – €601.64   Notes and Coin – €501.36   Thank You

 

Proclaiming your Resurrection

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
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679  E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley  Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Tommy Rossiter (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m. Margaret English (Anniv)   12 Noon Patricia O’ Donnell (Anniv) & Eamon O’ Donnell (Months Mind)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration will finish every Monday during Lent at 7.30 p.m.

 

Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 21st March from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents.

 

The Mass of Chrism will take place in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Waterford on Holy Thursday morning 24th March at 10.30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

 

Final Café Talk on the history of Clonmel “Clonmel Parish Registers” with Éanna Condon will take place on Friday 25th March. at 11.00 a.m. and is hosted by Place4u. Cost is €3 and includes light refreshments. Come and get to know your town in a relaxed and informal setting.

 

Marian Movement Regional Cenacle for the Laity in Rockwell College, Cashel on Saturday 2nd April from 10.00 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Speaker:  Fr. Fred Warner. Rosary, Confession, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Please bring a packed lunch. Everyone welcome. For information Tel 086-2318622.

 

Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 3rd April at 12 Noon.

 

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

 

Holy Week We will re-introduce the Washing of the Feet Ceremony during the Holy Thursday Mass, which will be at 7.30 p.m. We need 6 volunteers, 3 male and 3 female. It would be good to have a mix of children and adults for this ceremony.

 

Trócaire is very grateful to the people of Waterford and Lismore for their annual generosity to the Lenten Appeal. Please bring Trócaire Boxes back to the Church as soon as possible.

 

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.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota for April – June ’16 is now available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Darcy Elizabeth Webster and Mia Tulk Williams who were baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €683.37   Notes and Coin – €391.63    Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00   Donated so far: €129,847.95

Thanks for all your generosity

 

ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT’S PARISH HOLY WEEK & EASTER CELEBRATIONS 2016

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

 

Wednesday 23rd March
Penitential Service/Confessions Friary Church at 7.30 p.m.

 

Holy Thursday 24th March
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 in the Day Chapel to finish at 10.00 p.m.

 

Good Friday 25th March
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; Holy Communion.

Confessions in the Day Chapel Sacristy 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

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

 

Holy Saturday 26th March
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 for all Parishes 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 27th March
Masses at 9.00 a.m., 12.00 Noon.
Banna Cluain Meala will be present at 12.00 Noon Mass

Easter Week: Mass each morning at 10.00 a.m.
Saturday 2nd April: Morning Mass at 11.30 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:   Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish 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.  Mick & Jane Carroll (Anniv) & Annie Greene (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                                         12 Noon  Brendan Terry (Anniv)

Masses for St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday 7.30 p.m.  Peggy O’ Mahony (Anniv)
Thursday    9.00 a.m.  Margaret & Patrick O’Sullivan (Anniv) & David & Ellen Clancy (Anniv)            12 Noon Christina Farrell (1st Anniv)

 

The Synod on the Family: What about Women? With Dr. Phyllis Zagano will take place at Waterford Institute of Technology in Main Auditorium, Cork Rd Campus on Mon 14th March at 6 p.m. Adm free.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Meeting A short Eucharistic Ministers Meeting will take place on Monday 14th March in Day Chapel at 8.00 p.m.

 

A Series of Café Talks on the history of Clonmel is being hosted by Place4u. “Holy Year Cross” with Richard Howley on Friday 18th March, “Clonmel Parish Registers” with Éanna Condon on Friday 25th March. All talks at 11.00 a.m. Cost is €3 per talk.

 

Year of Mercy – 24 Hours for the Lord Confessions will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Clonmel on Saturday 19th March from 10.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

 

Mass for Ireland will take place in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Saturday 19th March, feast day of St. Joseph, with prayers for wellbeing of families, marriages and protection of human life in Ireland. Rosary at 2.30 p.m. and procession to the altar of the Holy Family, Mass at 3 p.m., Holy Hour 4 p.m. For details contact Mary 087-6325406 All welcome.

 

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion and the beginning of Holy Week. The Blessing of Palms will take place at the Vigil Mass on Saturday Evening and blessed Palm will be available at all the other Masses on Sunday.

 

Holy Week   Looking ahead to Holy Week, we will re-introduce the Washing of the Feet Ceremony during the Holy Thursday Mass, which will be at 7.30 p.m. We need 6 volunteers, 3 male and 3 female. It would be good to have a mix of children and adults for this ceremony.

 

Family Mass  Thanks to all who participated in our Family Mass last Sunday. Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 3rd April at 12 Noon.

 

Eternal Rest to Margaret Byrne late of 289 St. Oliver’s Close, Elm Park and to Tina Keane late of 11 Auburn Park and who died during the week.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes   –  €493.58    Notes and Coin  –  €552.42     Thank You

 

St. Patrick’s Day – Thursday 17th March
St. Patrick was born very probably in the early years of the fifth century in the Roman colony of Britain. He was taken captive at the age of sixteen and brought to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. He tended herds on Slemish Mountain for six years. His captivity had a very positive effect on his spiritual life. He prayed many times each day, his faith growing stronger and his love and reverence for God increasing.

He escaped back home at the age of twenty-two. It was obvious to him that God was calling him to return to convert the Irish. The voice of the Irish was calling him to come and walk among them once more. He studied probably in France, returned to Ireland as a Bishop c. 457-61, or as early as 432 according to another tradition.

His mission was not immediately greatly successful but eventually he would make a tremendous number of converts. Two writings survive: the Letter to Coroticus, a protest to the soldiers of a British prince who had killed some converts and sold others as slaves, and his Confession, written near the end of his life, showing him as one living by the faith he preached and allowing Christ to direct his whole life. He died in 491, though again other dates have been suggested, 480 or as early as 461.

 

Penitential Litany – Gospel of Luke

You come to look for the lost sheep;
joyfully you carry it on your shoulders –
we beg you: O God, be merciful to me, a sinner!

You go to meet the prodigal son;
you clasp him in your arms and kiss him –
we beg you: O God, be merciful to me, a sinner!

You choose as your apostle Matthew the tax-collector:
you have not come to call the righteous, but sinners –
we beg you: O God, be merciful to me, a sinner!

You enter the house of Zachaeus the tax-collector
in order to seek out and save what was lost –
we beg you: O God, be merciful to me, a sinner!

You accept the ointment of the sinful woman;
because of her tears you pardon and defend her –
we beg you: O God, be merciful to me, a sinner!

To the good thief who implores you,
you open the gate to Paradise –
we beg you: O God, be merciful to me, a sinner!
(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel:  6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives:  Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Joe & Sally Cremmins (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Ellen Ryan (Anniv)   12 Noon  Glen Hally (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration will finish every Monday during Lent at 7.30 p.m.

 

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

 

Parish Pastoral Council A Meeting of the PPC will be held in the Parish Centre on Monday 7th March at 8.00 p.m.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 7th March 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.

 

Anam Cara is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Monday 7th March from 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel.  The guest speaker for the evening is Kathleen O’ Connor. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents.

 

Monthly Medjugorje Mass will take place at Rosminian House of Prayer, Kilsheelan on Thursday 10th March at 8.00 p.m. with Rosary, Holy Mass and Prayers for Healing. All are welcome.

 

Coffee Morning will take place in the Elm Tree Community Centre, Elm Park on Daffodil Day Friday 11th March from 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. We won’t give up until cancer does.Callsave 1850 606060 www.cancer.ie

 

Lenten Retreat will take place at the Franciscan Friary, Clonmel on Sunday 13th March. Celebration of the Eucharist at 11.30 a.m. Afternoon session from 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Come and prepare for Holy Week and Easter! All are welcome. See poster on Church notice board.

 

A Series of Café Talks on the history of Clonmel is being hosted by Place4u. “Holy Year Cross” with Richard Howley on Friday 18th March, “Clonmel Parish Registers” with Éanna Condon on Friday 25th March. All talks at 11.00 a.m. Cost is €3 per talk and includes light refreshments.

 

Mothers’ Day We pray for all mothers – living and dead.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Ryan Joseph Lee Blake who was baptised last weekend.

 

Exhibition ‘1916 in Print’ will take place from Thursday 3rd March Saturday 26th March at the Main Guard, Clonmel. Open Tuesday – Friday from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Saturday from 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. Admission free.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €553.60   Notes and Coin – €479.40    Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for March
Universal: Families in Difficulty  That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.

Evangelisation: Persecuted Christians  That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

 

You Who Await the Return of the Sinner

Blessed be you, O Lord, O Merciful one – you who await the return of the sinner, you who rejoice over finding the lost sheep, you who embrace the son who returns to his home.

Bestow your mercy on all people, soften the hardness of our hearts, break the pride of our impenitent spirits.

Do not close the door of your house, Lord!  Wait until the last of your children returns.  And only then begin the eternal feast of your mercy!

God of love, you give your people the fond hope that, after sin, you leave room for repentance.

Give each of us the joy of using this time of Lent to return to you with all our hearts as a child returns to his father.
(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:   Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel:  6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440  Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Breda Campbell (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Kathleen Ahearne (Anniv)   12 Noon  Mary & Willie O’ Brien (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration will finish every Monday during Lent at 7.30 p.m.

 

Milford Care Centre & Anam Cara are holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Monday 29th February from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Guest Speaker is Sharon Vard. (Numbers need to be confirmed) Contact 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 March at 8.00 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Parables of Mercy During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Parables of Mercy continue with Dr. Michael Mullins DD , at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 3rd March at 7.30 p.m. Donation €5.00.

 

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.

 

World Day of Prayer Over 3 million people in Ireland and worldwide will take part in the Annual World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service on Friday 4th March. The Clonmel Service will take place in Old St. Mary’s Church at 7.30 p.m. This years’ service has been prepared by Christian women of Cuba. Parishes across the Clonmel area are participating. All are welcome.

 

A Series of Café Talks on the history of Clonmel is being hosted by Place4u. “Outside the Walls” with Shay Hurley on Friday 4th March, “Holy Year Cross” with Richard Howley on Friday 18th March, “Clonmel Parish Registers” with Éanna Condon on Friday 25th March. All talks at 11.00 a.m. Cost is €3 per talk and includes light refreshments.

 

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

 

Family Mass Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 6th March at 12 Noon. We are looking for more Family members – adults and children – to do Reading, Prayers of the Faithful and bring up the Offertory Gifts, at this or other Monthly Family Masses.

 

Thanks Br. Brian Johnson OSF has written to express heartfelt thanks for the reception he received here last weekend. His collection raised €1,875.00, every cent of which will go to the Uganda and Kenya Missions where the Brothers work.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Harry Augustine McSherry who was baptised last weekend.

 

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

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service would like to thank 483 Donors who attended their Blood Donor Clinic in Clonmel recently. Donors, together with the families, friends and neighbours that support them, make up a community that brings life and hope to hospital patients every day.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €730.35    Notes and Coin – €373.65     Thank You

 

A Lenten Prayer Called the Passion

Dear Lord Jesus, by Your Passion and Resurrection You brought life to the world. But the glory of the Resurrection came only after the sufferings of the Passion.

You laid down Your life willingly and gave up everything for us. Your body was broken and fastened to a Cross, your clothing became the prize of soldiers, your blood ebbed slowly but surely away, and Your Mother was entrusted to the beloved disciple.

Stretched out on the Cross, deprived of all earthly possessions and human aid, You cried out to Your Father that the end had come. You had accomplished the work given You, and You committed into His hands, as a perfect gift, the little life that remained to You.

Lord, teach me to accept all afflictions after the example You have given. Let me place my death in Yours and my weakness in Your abandonment, Take hold of me with Your love, that same foolish love that knew no limits, and let me offer myself to the Father with You so that I may rise with You to eternal life.     (From Catholic Online)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:   Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Joan Lee (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.                  12 Noon Donagh, Nuala & Dermot Wall (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration will finish every Monday during Lent at 7.30 p.m.

 

Yoga Classes will commence in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Wednesday 24th February from 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. €4 per class for eight weeks. There are a few places still available. Contact Jimmy Moloney tel 087-7824828 or the Parish Office tel 6125679.

 

Parables of Mercy During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Dr. Michael Mullins DD will present to us the Parables of Mercy, at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 25th February and Thursday 3rd March at 7.30 p.m. Donation €5 including light refreshments.

 

Munster Rally for Life The first ever Munster Rally for Life will take place on Saturday 27th February, assembling on The Grand Parade in Cork at 2.00 p.m. Join us to celebrate life and to protect mothers and save babies from abortion. See www.munsterrallyforlife.com and www.facebook.com/MunsterRallyforLife. Every Life matters!

 

“Do This in Memory” Our Parish Preparation Programme for First Communion Children and their parents/guardians, continues on Saturday next 27th February at 7.30 p.m. Mass. Thanks to you parishioners who have a supporting role to play.

 

Family Mass Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 6th March at 12 Noon. We are looking for more Family members – adults and children – to do Reading, Prayers of the Faithful and bring up the Offertory Gifts, at this or other Monthly Family Masses.

 

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

 

Welcome We welcome today Br. Brian Johnson of the Franciscan Brothers who will speak at all the Masses about the missionary work of his Congregation. Br. Brian will distribute envelopes for anyone who may wish to make a donation.

 

Céilí Thanks to everybody who helped organise and supported our Céilí last Sunday. A great day was had by all.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Tiernan William O’ Regan who was baptised last weekend.

 

Congratulations to Commercials on all their achievements during the past year. We wish them well for the future. Some of our parishioners and past-pupils of St. Oliver’s School are on the team.

 

The Priory Institute – Bringing Theology Home Theology Matters! Join our great student community and study theology from home. Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com or Web: www.prioryinstitute.ie Phone 01-4048124. Application deadline is 22nd February.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €637.85   Notes and Coin – €478.15      Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00     Donated so far: €129,832.95

Thanks for all your generosity

 

A Prayer for Lent

Lord, during this Lenten Season,
nourish me with Your Word of life
and make me one
with You in love and prayer.

Fill my heart with Your love
and keep me faithful to the Gospel of Christ.
Give me the grace to rise above my human weakness.
Give me new life by Your Sacraments, especially the Mass.

Father, our source of life,
I reach out with joy to grasp Your hand;
let me walk more readily in Your ways.
Guide me in Your gentle mercy,
for left to myself I cannot do Your Will.

Father of love, source of all blessings,
help me to pass from my old life of sin
to the new life of grace.
Prepare me for the glory of Your Kingdom.
I ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever.
Amen.                (From Catholic Online)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley    Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440  Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Gerry Cremmins (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Ann & James Fitzgerald (Anniv)  12 Noon  David Ryan (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  Our Parish Eucharistic Adoration will finish every Monday during Lent at 7.30 p.m.

 

Mixed Céilí (Including Set Dancing, Line Dancing and Céilí Dancing) will take place in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Sunday 14th February from 3.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Admission €5. Proceeds in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish Centre.

 

Bible Study ‘The Gospel of Saint Luke’ given by Fr. Tom Russell OFM in the Friary Hall, Clonmel on Monday evenings, 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.

 

Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 15th February from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents.

 

Parish Pastoral Council A Meeting of the PPC will be held in the Parish Centre on Monday 15th February at 8.00 p.m.

 

Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Conference in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th February. Enquiries to 087-2119203 or email cllrbrazil@waterford council.ie

 

Retreat Day A Day of Retreat for all those involved in Parish Ministry will take place in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Saturday 20th February from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Bookings to 051-874199 or pastoralmail@eircom.net. Anybody going please let Fr. Hegarty know.

 

A Nightfever Event will be held in the Cathedral, Waterford on Saturday 20th February from 2.00 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. in time for 6.15 p.m. Mass. Nightfever is an afternoon of “Open Church” where street missionaries go in pairs onto the streets of Waterford and invite people to come inside and experience a special atmosphere of music, prayer, confession and candlelight, allowing us spend some time in prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

 

Parables of Mercy During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Dr. Michael Mullins DD will present to us the Parables of Mercy, at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 25th February and Thursday 3rd March at 7.30 p.m. Donation €5 including light refreshments.

 

Course in ‘Introduction to Philosophy’ and course in ‘Catholic Social Teaching’. See Brochure on notice board in the Church.

 

Family Mass Thanks to all who prepared the Family Mass last Sunday and to all who took part. Our next Family Mass is on Sunday 6th March at 12 Noon. Families wishing to take part please contact Fr. Hegarty.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Lana Joyce Ferncombe and James Damien Ruth who were baptised last weekend.

 

Eternal Rest to John McGrath late of 33 Ard Gaoithe Drive, and to Ronnie Quinn late of 114 Bianconi Drive who died during the week.

 

The Franciscan Brothers will talk at all the Masses next Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February. The Franciscan Brothers were founded in Ireland in the early 1800s to work with the rural poor. Most of their monasteries were in the west of Ireland. They are now working in Kenya and Uganda. Included in their work are education, sustainable agriculture and rural development, food security and farm relief.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €605.79   Notes and Coin – €481.21     Thank You

 

Lenten Prayer for Spiritual Renewal

God, heavenly Father,
look upon me and hear my prayer
during this holy Season of Lent.
By the good works You inspire,
help me to discipline my body
and to be renewed in spirit.

Without You I can do nothing.
By Your Spirit help me to know what is right
and to be eager in doing Your will.
Teach me to find new life through penance.
Keep me from sin, and help me live
by Your commandment of love.

God of love, bing me back to You.
Send Your Spirit to make me strong
in faith and active in good works.
May my acts of penance bring me Your forgiveness,
open my heart to Your love,
and prepare me for the coming feast
of the Resurrection of Jesus.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit,
one God forever.  Amen.       (From Catholic Online)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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