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                     PARISH INFORMATION

Priest of the Parish: Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.

Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area: Rev. Lazarus Gidolf

In Residence: Fr. James Pollock I.C.

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.   Office Closed on Friday

Tel: 6125679     E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

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.  Robbie Galvin(Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.  Jim Mansell (Anniv)     12 Noon   Ellen Margaret Tobin   (Anniv)

 

Closing the Year of Mercy  Reflection Evening to close the Year of Mercy through Prayer, Meditation, Silence, Music with facilitator Antoinette Dilworth rsj. will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30 p.m. Tel 051-874199.

 

Clonmel Lions Club are holding a Fun Table Quiz in Eldon’s Bar, Clonmel on Thursday 17th November at 8.45 p.m. Proceeds in aid of The Friends of Bridgewater House and Knocklofty Rural Care Centre. Tables of 4 €20. All are welcome.

 

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2016 A Special Ceremony to remember all those affected by road traffic collisions will take place next Sunday 20th November from 2.00 .m. – 3.00 p.m. at Woodlands Hotel, Waterford. All are welcome.

 

Concert of Sacred Arias and Songs with Mezzo Soprano, Christina O’ Flynn with the 60 member choir The Déise Singers will take place in Mount Mellery Abbey on Sunday 20th November at 3.00 p.m. marking the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Tickets €10.

 

The Priory Institute – Bringing Theology Home! Online Advent Retreat Would you like to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas from the comfort of your own home? Application deadline 22nd November. Cost €30. For details Email: advent.retreat@prioryinstitute.com  www.prioryinstitute.com  Tel 01-4048132.

 

Special Mass Celebration Our annual Mass for the BEREAVED will be held in St. Oliver’s Church on Tuesday November 22nd at 7.30 p.m.  All who have been bereaved at ANY time are welcome. We will have a special Ceremony of Remembrance, during which you will be invited to light a candle in memory of your departed loved ones. You are most welcome for a “cuppa” in our Parish Centre afterwards.

 

Opening the Word – Advent & Christmas Scripture Readings with Facilitator Fr. Michael Mullins DD. Over two evenings, Fr. Michael will look at the scripture readings of Advent & Christmas on Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th November at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford at 7.30 p.m. €5 including light refreshments. Tel 051– 874199 for details.

 

Our Family Mass Thanks to all who helped with the Family Mass last Sunday. We look forward to see you all again on December 4th at the 12 Noon Mass. We hope that all the children who will be making their Holy Communion for the first time in May, will come to the Mass with their parents/guardians.

 

Family Blessings Deacon Lazarus Gidolf will be available to visit homes and bless families, starting this Advent. Arrangements can be made on the Parish Website or the Parish Facebook page. Requests for the blessings can also be made through St. Oliver’s Parish Office.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Maci Mae Kennedy Smith and Conor James O’ Donnell who were baptised last weekend.

 

Offertory Collections                                                            

Tuesday 1st November    Envelopes – €254.75      Notes and Coin – €148.25

Sunday 6th November    Envelopes – €581.78      Notes and Coin – €435.22        Thank You

 

A Prayer for November  –  Father, Source of all Joy

God our Father,

source of all joy in heaven as on earth,

prepare for all people, we pray,

the banquet of eternal joy.

 

Remove the mourning veil covering all peoples

and the shroud investing all nations.

 

Destroy death forever

in the resurrection of your Son Jesus.

 

Wipe away the tears from every cheek,

take away the shame of the people who love you.

 

Because you are God

for the happiness of all people,

you have not created death or invented tears

but you call all people, brothers and sisters of Jesus,

to share your life and joy forever.

(Lucien Deiss – Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

Priest of the Parish: Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.

Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area: Rev. Lazarus Gidolf

In Residence: Fr. James Pollock I.C.

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.  Office Closed on Friday

Tel: 6125679     E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday 7.30 p.m. Deceased members of McHugh Families

Sunday     9.00 a.m.                                     12 Noon   Eugene & Mary Lynch & Bridget O’ Connor (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 5th and Sunday 6th November.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) The next meeting of the PPC will be in the Priests’ house on Monday 7th November at 8.00 p.m. If anybody would like the PPC to deal with some particular matter, please contact the Parish Office.

 

The Monthly Medugorje Mass will continue at Holy Family Mission School, Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday 10th November at 8.00 p.m. with Rosary, Holy Mass, Adoration and Prayers for Healing.  All are welcome.

 

A Service of Remembrane for all babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or anytime during their short lives will be held by South Tipperary General Hospital on Friday 11th November at 7.30 p.m. at South Tipperary General Hospital Education Centre. For further information contact Tel 6177096 or 6188252. All are welcome.

 

Closing the Year of Mercy Reflection Evening to close the Year of Mercy through Prayer, Meditation, Silence, Music with facilitator Antoinette Dilworth rsj. will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30 p.m. Tel 051 – 874199.

 

Concert of Sacred Arias and Songs with Mezzo Soprano, Christina O’ Flynn with the 60 member choir The Déise Singers will take place in Mount Mellery Abbey on Sunday 20th November at 3.00 p.m. marking the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Tickets €10.

 

Special Mass Celebration Our annual Mass for the BEREAVED will be held in St. Oliver’s Church on Tuesday November 22nd at 7.30 p.m.  All who have been bereaved at ANY time are welcome. We will have a special Ceremony of Remembrance, during which you will be invited to light a candle in memory of your departed loved ones. You are most welcome for a “cuppa” in our Parish Centre afterwards.

 

Family Blessings Deacon Lazarus Gidolf will be available to visit homes and bless families, starting this Advent. Arrangements can be made on the Parish Website or the Parish Facebook page. Requests for the blessings can also be made through St. Oliver’s Parish Office.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €592.60   Notes and Coin – €521.40       Thank You

 

 6 New Beatitudes for the Modern Era

 “Blessed are those who remain faithful while enduring evils inflicted on them by others, and forgive them from their heart;

 “Blessed are those who look into the eyes of the abandoned and marginalised, and show them their closeness;

“Blessed are those who see God in every person, and strive to make others also discover him;

“Blessed are those who protect and care for our common home;

“Blessed are those who renounce their own comfort in order to help others;

“Blessed are those who pray and work for full communion between Christians”.

(Pope Francis at Malmo, Sweden November 1st, 2016)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

Priest of the Parish: Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.

Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area: Rev. Lazarus Gidolf

In Residence: Fr. James Pollock I.C.

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.  Office Closed on Friday

Tel: 6125679     E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

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 29th October 7.30 p.m. Anna O’ Brien (Anniv)

Sunday   30th October 9.00 a.m.                                 12 Noon James & Bridget Keane (Anniv)

 

Masses for All Saints Day

Monday 31st October   7.30 p.m.

Tuesday 1st November 9.00 a.m.                                12 Noon Mary Ellen Heffernan (Anniv) & Deceased Family Members

 

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  There will be no Adoration on Bank Holiday Monday 31st October.

 

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 November at 8 p.m. Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Evening of Remembrance will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 3rd November at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Ann O’ Farrell. A sacred space to honour family, friends and those who have died. You are invited to a time of prayerful reflection during this special month. The evening will include Scripture reading, personal prayer, silence and music. For more details contact 051-874199.

 

Child Safeguarding  The Annual Training Day for new local Safeguarding Representatives will take place in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Saturday 5th November from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (Light lunch included). This course will be of benefit to all who work with children. Please give names to Fr. Hegarty, or to the Parish Office, as soon as possible.

 

Monthly Family Mass  Next Sunday, 6th November, at 12.00 Noon we will have our Monthly Family Mass. At the Mass this month we hope to have some of the children who will make their First Holy Communion next May. We want to assure the children, their parents/guardians and their teachers that the Parish community is praying for them.

 

A Service of Remembrance for all babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or anytime during their short lives will be held by South Tipperary General Hospital on Friday 11th November at 7.30 p.m. at South Tipperary General Hospital Education Centre. For further information contact Tel 6177096 or 6188252. All are welcome.

 

Closing the Year of Mercy Reflection Evening to close the Year of Mercy through Prayer, Meditation, Silence, Music with facilitator Antoinette Dilworth rsj. will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30 p.m.  For details Tel 051-874199.

 

Triduum of Masses for the Dead will be celebrated in the Day Chapel on Wednesday 2nd November, Thursday 3rd November and Friday 4th November at 7.30 p.m.

The dead will be remembered at all Masses during November. Please feel free to put names in the basket provided. There is no need to make an offering but any offerings received will be sent to priests in missionary countries.

 

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. Please let us know if there is anybody who would like Holy Communion at home.

 

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

 

Divine Mercy Devotions take place every Friday at St. Mary’s Church, Clonmel at 3.00 p.m. All are welcome.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Oliver Diggins who was baptised last weekend.

 

Collections last weekend                                                    

Sunday 23rd     Envelopes      – €684.96   Notes and Coin – €375.04

Mission Collection (to Date) – €424.57   Notes and Coin   – €402.43   Thank You

 

All Saints and All Souls

Tuesday 1st November is the Feast of All Saints.   There will be Mass on Monday evening at 7.30 p.m.  Masses on Tuesday: 9.00 a.m. and 12 Noon.

Wednesday 2nd November is the Commemoration of  all the Faithful Departed.  Masses on Wednesday 10.00 a.m. 7.30 pm. (Day Chapel)  (Offered for all the Faithful Departed).

 

 A Prayer

Lord God

whose days are without end

and whose mercies beyond counting.

Keep us mindful

that life is short and the hour of death unknown.

 

Let your Spirit guide our days on earth

in the ways of holiness and justice

that we may serve you

in union with the whole Church

Sure in faith, strong in hope, perfect in love.

 

And when our earthly journey is ended,

lead us rejoicing into your kingdom.

where you live for ever and ever.

Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:  Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley    Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Office Closed on Friday
Tel: 6125679    E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Bid Sutcliffe (Anniv)
Sunday 9.00 a.m.     Catherine Condon (Anniv)   12 Noon  Willie & Susan Roberts (Anniv)

 

“Annie” The High School and Presentation Secondary Schools will present the musical “Annie” in the White Memorial Theatre, Clonmel from Monday 24th October to Thursday 27th October. Monday 24th is family night, tickets are €45 for a family of two adults and two children. Tickets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night €13. For booking or more details contact 052-6123587 or 052-6124459. Tickets available at offices of both schools.

 

Visit of Mother of Perpetual Help Icon to St. Mary’s Church, Clonmel from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th October. Preacher Fr. Seamus Enright CSSR. Welcome ceremony on Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m.  See poster and leaflets in Church for times and ceremonies.

 

C-Saw – Bereavement Support Group A Support Group for those bereaved by suicide will take place at the C-Saw Office, 24 William St, Clonmel on Thursday 3rd November at 2.00 p.m. and will continue on the first Thursday of every month.

 

Evening of Remembrance will take place at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Thursday 3rd November at 7.30 p.m. Facilitator: Ann O’ Farrell. A sacred space to honour family, friends and those who have died. You are invited to a time of prayerful reflection during this special month. The evening will include Scripture reading, personal prayer, silence and music. For more details contact 051-874199.

 

Child Safeguarding The Annual Training Day for new local Safeguarding Representatives will take place in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on Saturday 5th November from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (Light lunch included). This course will be of benefit to all who work with children. Please give names to Fr. Hegarty, or to the Parish Office, as soon as possible.

 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated here in St. Oliver’s at 10.30 a.m. on Friday 31st March 2017.

 

November – Masses for the Dead All during the month of November, we will be praying for our beloved dead. This year there will be a Triduum of Masses for the Holy Souls rather than the Novena which we have had up to now. The three Masses will be celebrated in the Day Chapel at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 2nd November, Thursday 3rd November and Friday 4th November. Please feel free to put names in the basket provided. There is no need to make an offering but any offerings received will be sent to priests in missionary countries.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Rebecca Michelle Hogan, Helen Boroch and Corey Dahill who were baptised last weekend.

 

Eternal Rest to Ann Hally late of 125 Bianconi Drive and to Ray– Reynoldo Carballo late of 13 Auburn Square who died recently.

 

Free Life Skills Seminar will take place at Place4u, 25 Gladstone Street, Clonmel on Thursday 27th October from 8.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Build your confidence and self-esteem. Help in deciding on life choices for any age group. Contact Jim 087-2480779 or Mary 087-4407935 for details.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €509.45   Notes and Coin – €491.55    Thank You

 

World Mission Sunday in this Year of Mercy
Every Christian is a Missionary

Pope Francis in his message for Mission Sunday this year says:

“…All of us are invited to ‘go out’ as missionary disciples, each generously offering their talents, creativity, wisdom and experience in order to bring the message of God’s tenderness and compassion tothe entire human family. By virtue of the missionary mandate, the Church cares for those who do not know the Gospel, because she wants everyone to be saved and to experience God’s love.

(…) In many places evangelisation begins with education, to which missionary work dedicates much time and effort, like the merciful vine-dresser of the Gospel (cf. Lk 13:7-9; Jn 15:1), patiently waiting for fruit after years of slow cultivation.

(…) All peoples and cultures have the right to receive the message of salvation which is God’s gift to every person. This is all the more necessary when we consider how many injustices, wars, and humanitarian crises still need resolution.

(…)May Holy Mary, sublime icon of redeemed humanity, model of missionaries for the Church, teach all men, women and families, to foster and safeguard the living and mysterious presence of the Risen Lord in every place, he who renews personal relationships, cultures and peoples, and who fills all with joyful mercy”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:   Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Office Closed on Friday
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives:  Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Keith Doolan & Joseph Kennedy (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Daniel Gibbons (Anniv)    12 Noon  Kenneth O’ Donnell (Anniv)

 

Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 17th October from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents.

 

“Have Catholics lost their Courage?” Café Theology presents Petra Conroy of Catholic Comment in the Granville Hotel, Waterford on Tues 18th October at 7.30 p.m. Petra is a well known commentator on TV and Radio and a founder member of Catholic Comment which serves the Church and media. “Our speakers offer authoritative comment on news stories related to the Catholic Church, especially those issues which are often the source of debate or controversy in Irish media. We aim to shed light rather than heat. We communicate our values very clearly while respecting the goodwill, sincerity & intelligence of others”. An engaging speaker who will get you thinking. Come along and bring a friend.  Admission free, but donations welcome.

 

Loreto Secondary School, Clonmel All 6th class girls and their parents/guardians are invited to an OPEN NIGHT on Thursday 20th October from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Principal’s address 7.00 p.m. You will have an opportunity to tour the school facilities on the night.

 

A Healing Mass will be held in St. Nicholas Church, Carrick on Suir on Thursday 20th October at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.

 

Liturgical Music Workshop with facilitator Mary Pedder Daly and accompanist Susan O’ Brien at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Saturday 22nd October from 10.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Booking essential. Tel 051-874199. Cost €10 per person with music & light refreshments.

 

Pilgrimage to Benevento, San Giovanni & Sorrento Fr. Michael Toomey is arranging a Parish Pilgrimage to Benevento, San Giovanni & Sorrento visiting Pietrelcina and Pompeii from 1st April 2017 for 5 nights including 2 nights full board, 4* hotel San Giovanni and 3 nights half board, 4* hotel Sorrento. Group leader: Fr. Michael Toomey.   Special Group price €789 per person. Bookings with Joe Walsh Tours.

 

World Mission Sunday is being celebrated next Sunday 23rd October. The theme this year is: “Every Christian is a Missionary”. There will be a second collection after Communion. Those who have a Mission Sunday Envelope in their box of envelopes, please put in the basket.

 

Remembrance Garden The Remembrance Garden at Toberaheena Well was officially inaugurated recently. Great credit is due to the members of C-Saw in collaboration with Clonmel & Cahir District Council, who are continuing to develop the garden. It is a place of peace where people who have lost loved ones through suicide will find some consolation in their grief.

 

Eternal Rest to Dane Fogarty late of Highfield Grove and Elm Park, and to Indre Hennessy late of Kilganey who died during the week and whose funerals were in St. Oliver’s Church.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Ellie Lacey Power Doyle who was baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €635.88   Notes and Coin – €477.12     Thank You

 

Sharing the Good News

We meet God, in the first place, in our family life. The family is sometimes referred to as the ‘domestic Church’. It is in this Church in our own homes that we have the first experience of being Christianand here we learn the beliefs and values that will inform our lives.

Here too we have our first experience of prayer. A father or mother that teaches their child to make the sign of the cross, or to bless themselves with holy water as a reminder of their baptism, is doing something that will stay with their child for his/her entire life.

Families must not wait for their child to go to school before introducing them to Jesus. At the child’s baptism, they committed themselves to being the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith.

Parents may sometimes feel inadequate for this role and may need support and encouragement. They get this from the prayer and encouragement of the parish community and from the childrens’ teachers when they go to school.

But the support and example of the wider family is also very important and grandparents have a very important role in passing on the faith. Parents and the wider family can learn much from taking an interest in what the children are learning in the catechetical programme in school.

For children in primary school, the new Grow in Love programme, already introduced to Junior Infants and to First and Second Classes is particularly helpful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:   Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:   Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:   Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister:   Sr. Mary Muckley    Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Office Closed on Friday
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
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.  Minogue Family (Anniv)
Sunday   9.00 a.m.  Jimmy Dalton & Baby Stephen (Anniv)  12 Noon Helen Casey (Anniv)

 

Anam Cara Information Pack for Bereaved Parents Anam Cara would like to invite you to the launch of the new Information Pack for Bereaved Parents, at the Anner Hotel, Thurles on Tuesday 11th October at 11.00 a.m. A key resource developed by bereaved parents for bereaved parents after the death of a son or daughter. If you could RSVP your attendance to h.harkin@anamcara.ie or Tel 085-2888 888 by Monday 10th October.

 

Launch of Patterns and Patrons – The Holy Wells of Waterford will take place on Thursday 13th October at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. Launch by Eugene Broderick.

 

The Monthly Medugorje Mass will take place at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan on Thursday 13th October at 8.00 p.m. with Rosary, Holy Mass, Adoration and Prayers for Healing. All are welcome.

 

Clonmel Lions Club are holding their Autumn Fundraising Event ‘Oktoberfest’ in Eldon’s on Friday 14th October. An evening of fun, food and music. All are welcome.

 

A Public Rosary for Ireland will take place on Saturday 15th October at 4.00 p.m. at the Main Guard, Clonmel. Please join us.

 

Barlo/Merriot Radiators Reunion will take place on Saturday 15th October at Clonmel Park Hotel at 9.00 p.m. The event is open to all ex employees over the last 50 years. Cost €20. Tickets on sale from Clonmel Park Hotel reception, or from Gabrielle Egan 087-2337334, Anna Dunne 087-6680662 or Willie O’ Regan 087-2032802.

 

Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Basic Awareness Training facilitated by Tipperary Sports Partnership will take place on Monday 17th October at 6.00 p.m. at LIT Campus, Clonmel. Fee €15. For details see www.tipperarysports.ie

 

Information about our Parish Members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) distributed leaflets with this information to the newer houses in the Parish. Copies are available in the Church and we hope to make them available elsewhere also. Please take one and pass it on.

 

Family Mass Thanks to all the children who took part in our Family Mass last Sunday and to Bríd Quinlivan for helping with the preparation. Please feel free to ask to have your family involved in these Masses. The next one is on Sunday November 6th at 12 Noon.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €708.26   Notes and Coin – €401.74    Thank You

 

The Pope’s Intentions for October

Universal: Journalists That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics.

Evangelisation: World Mission Day That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.

 

Sharing Good News
Go out to the whole world; Proclaim the Good News. (Mark 16:15)
The month of October is a very appropriate time to reflect on the duty we have as Christians to proclaim and share the Good News of the Gospel.

Five years ago the new National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland was launched. It is called Share the Good News (SGN). Since then many initiatives have begun in various parts of the country.

The new programme for religious education in Primary Schools called Grow in Love will soon be familiar to parents who have children in Primary School as they are asked to be involved in what their children are learning about the faith.

We all need faith development or ‘evangelisation’.  Faith development is a life long process in which we deepen our appreciation of God’s wonderful love for us in Jesus Christ.  Jesus “calls us to live our lives inspired by his life, his truth, his way. We are never alone. Jesus brings us beyond ourselves into a whole new world of loving relationship with God, with our neighbour, with our community, with society and with all of creation (SGN,8).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:  Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:   Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Office Closed on Friday
Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
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.  Billy, John & Kathleen Kane (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Cissy Foran (Anniv)    12 Noon  Mary Kiely (Anniv)

 

Eucharistic Adoration Retreat will take place at Glencomeragh House of Prayer, Kilsheelan on Sunday 2nd October at 2.00 p.m. Cost €10.  All are welcome.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 3rd October 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 altar. All welcome.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) A Meeting of the PPC will take place in the Priests’ House on Monday 3rd October at 8.00 p.m.  New members always welcome.

 

Stroke Support Group Meeting for encouragement, support and advice for stroke survivors, family members and carers will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre this Tuesday evening 4th October at 8 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Lectio Divina Reflections on the Sunday Gospels to deepen your knowledge of the Word of God in the weekly Liturgy. ‘There is one particular way of listening to what the Lord wishes to tell us in His Word and of letting ourselves be transformed by the Spirit. It is what we call lectio divina’ Pope Francis. Please join the Sisters of Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford every Wednesday night at 7.30 p.m. (beginning on 5th October).  Donation €5 including light refreshments.  All are welcome.

 

‘Ireland and the Ending of Debate’ The Iona Institute invites you to a talk by John Waters on Thursday 6th October at Vienna Woods Hotel, Cork at 8.00 p.m. Admission free.

 

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. Please let us know if there is anybody who would like Holy Communion at home.

 

Youth 2000 Retreat A retreat for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 will take place from Friday October 7th at 9.00 p.m. until Sunday 9th at 3.00 p.m. in new venue: De La Salle College, Waterford. This is the first time a Youth 2000 retreat will take place in this Diocese. The retreat is free but donations are welcomed.

 

Congratulations to Michelle Nugent and Jozef Galko who celebrated their wedding in St. Oliver’s Church on the 23rd September.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Olly Peter Hahessy Condon who was baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €569.37    Notes and Coin – €448.63     Thank You

 

Day for Life 2016
This Sunday, 2nd October is Day for Life. We pray: “All powerful God you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one” (Pope Francis: Laudato Sí)    (www.dayforlife.org)

 

October – Mission Month
Theme for Mission Sunday, 23rd October ‘Every Christian is a missionary’
‘Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord’ Masses sometimes end with those words. They are meant for every Christian because every baptised person is sent tobe good news for others and bring good news wherever he or she goes.

This year because we are celebrating the Year of Mercy there is a particular emphasis on being a missionary of mercy. Pope Francis says: ‘We need Christians who make God’s mercy and tenderness visible to people today’.

We can all, in some way, practise the Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the hungry; Give drink to the thirsty; Clothe the naked; Harbour the homeless; Visit the sick, Visit the imprisoned; Bury the dead.

We can also do something to practise the Spiritual Works of Mercy: Instruct the ignorant; Counsel the doubtful; Admonish the sinner; Bear wrongs patiently; Forgive offences willingly; Comfort the afflicted; Pray for the living and the dead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:   Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:  Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Office Closed on Friday
Tel: 6125679    E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.   James Minogue (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.   Kitty Hayes (Anniv)   12 Noon   Cally Kelly (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).

 

“The Truth of God’s Embracing Mercy” (Year of Mercy series of Talks) with Guest Speaker His Excellency Charles J Brown in The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 29th September. The evening will begin with prayer at the Holy Door.

 

Harvest Thanksgiving The Rector and Select Vestry of Clonmel Union of Parishes invite the parishioners of St. Oliver’s to the Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Old St. Mary’s, Clonmel on Friday 30th September at 7.30 p.m.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October.

 

Eucharistic Adoration Retreat will take place at Glencomeragh House of Prayer, Kilsheelan on Sunday 2nd October at 2.00 p.m. Cost €10.  For more information go to website www.waterfordlismore.com.  All are welcome.

 

Our Monthly Family Mass Our next Family Mass is on Sunday 2nd October at 12 Noon. Please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty if you and your family are willing to get involved in these Masses.

 

Youth 2000 Retreat A retreat for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 will take place from Friday October 7th at 9.00 p.m. until Sunday 9th at 3.00 p.m. in Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan. This is the first time a Youth 2000 retreat will take place in this Diocese. The retreat is free but donations are welcomed.

 

Launch of Anam Cara Information Pack for Bereaved Parents Anam Cara would like to invite you to the launch of the new Information Pack for Bereaved Parents, at the Anner Hotel, Thurles on Tuesday 11th October at 11.00 a.m. A key resource developed by bereaved parents for bereaved parents after the death of a son or daughter.  If you could RSVP your attendance to h.harkin@anamcara.ie or Tel 085-2888 888 by Monday 10th October.

 

Barlo/Merriot Radiators Reunion will take place on Saturday 15th October at Clonmel Park Hotel at 9.00 p.m. The event is open to all ex employees over the last 50 years. Cost €20. Tickets on sale from Clonmel Park Hotel reception, or from Gabrielle Egan 087-2337334, Anna Dunne 087-6680662 or Willie O’ Regan 087-2032802.

 

Diocese of Waterford and Lismore Facebook Page The Diocese has new facebook page – Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. This will be used to promote events happening in the Diocese and would like parishioners to like and share.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota for October – December ’16 is now available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €559.09   Notes and Coin – €501.91     Thank You

 

The Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration
The presence recently of the Sisters of Mary Morning Star in St. Oliver’s Parish was a reminder to us of the importance of Eucharistic Adoration. The Sisters express their particular charismthrough that apostolate as well as in other ways. Bishop Cullinan isalso prioritising Eucharistic Adoraton in his vision for the Diocese.

Last Saturday a number of people who regularly attend Adoration in this and other parishes went to Hotel Minella and had input from members of the National Committee for the Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration.

This is being followed up by a Training Course at Glencomeragh for people who would be prepared to be involved in the promotion of Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese. This course will run on Saturday mornings from 10.00 a.m. to 12.50 p.m. beginning on Saturday 1st October and finishing on Saturday 26th November.

Eucharistic Adoration is essentially spending time before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in a Monstrance. A number of people come along each hour that the Blessed Sacramant is exposed and pray silently or sometimes read from the Bible or from some other source of spiritual nourishment. Others like to pray and meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary. Each person has his/her own way of being at prayer.

Spending time in Eucharistic Adoration and inviting others to do so will bring great blessings on our families, on our parishes, and on our Diocese. The Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration is promoted especially by members of the lay faithful and can be engaged in by people of all ages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:  Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Office Closed on Friday
Tel:  6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Mai, Michael & John O’ Shea & Michael Curran (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Geoff Greene (Anniv)    12 Noon  Esther O’ Donnell (Anniv)

 

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

 

Anam Cara will hold a Bereavement Information Evening on Monday 19th September from 7.30 pm. to 9.30 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles. Guest Speaker is Brid Carroll. If you wish to attend email info@anamcara.ie or Tel 085 2888 888 before 16th September.

 

The Priory Institute – Bringing Theology Home Theology Matters!  Join our supportive student community and study theology from home. Application deadline is Tuesday next 20th September. Tel: 01- 4048124. E-Mail: enquires@prioryinstitute.com Web: www.prioryinstitute.com

 

Dementia Roadshow DCU Dementia Programme is running a Dementia Awareness Roadshow in Clonmel on Wednesday 21st Sept between 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at the Showgrounds Shopping Centre, Clonmel Library and the foyer of South Tipperary General Hospital.

 

2016 Eileen Anderson Unsung Hero Award A chance to nominate your unsung hero in the community, to honour work, effort and impact of local volunteers. The closing date for written applications is Friday 23rd September and can be dropped into Cluain Training Centre, Nelson Street, Clonmel or by email 2016unsunghero@gmail.com. There is no formal application form. For more information Tel Darren 086-8414432.

 

The Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine at Knock will take place on Sunday 25th September. Bus leaving GAA Centre, Western Road at 7.30 a.m. sharp. Fare €40 including meals. Contact any member of the Legion of Mary.

 

Our Monthly Family Mass Thanks to all who helped with the Mass on the first Sunday in September. Our next Family Mass is on Sunday 2nd October at 12 Noon. Please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty if you and your family are willing to get involved in these Masses.

 

Pilgrimage to Benevento, San Giovanni & Sorrento Fr. Michael Toomey is arranging a Parish Pilgrimage to Benevento, San Giovanni & Sorrento visiting Pietrelcina and Pompeii from 1st April 2017 for 5 nights including 2 nights full board, 4* hotel San Giovanni and 3 nights half board, 4* hotel Sorrento. Group leader: Fr. Michael Toomey.   Special Group price €789 per person. Bookings with Joe Walsh Tours.

 

Congratulations to the girls and boys from our Parish who got their Junior Cert results during the week. We wish them well for the future.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Maddie Leigh Brew who was baptised last weekend.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota for October – December ’16 is now
available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €594.19   Notes and Coin – €506.81    Thank You

 

Growing in Love
St. John in his First Letter says: ‘God is Love’ (1 Jn 4:8). The whole effort of our Christian living is to grow in love of God and in love of people.

The new religious education programme for Primary Schools is aptly called GROW IN LOVE. It was introduced last year for Junior and Senior Infants and, this September, it has been introduced for First and Second Classes. Here in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre last Monday we were happy to host an in-service training session for around sixty teachers. The commitment and enthusiasm of our teachers is inspiring, and as parish and parents, we will do our best to collaborate in the programme. Parents, the first educators of their children, have a vital role. They themselves will learn much from the new programme.

It will be very important to accompany children to weekly Masses in the various Parishes. Here in St. Oliver’s we have started the Monthly ’Family Mass’ on the First Sunday of each month. Parents and children of all ages are invited to get involved. We need a few more volunteers to help organise these Masses.

Our Bishop is making outreach to young people one of the priorities of his pastoral ministry. In this context he is inviting young peopleof the age group 18 – 25 to take part in a Retreat at Glencomeragh from October 7th (9.00 p.m.) to October 9th (3.00 p.m.) This is a free Retreat but donations are welcome.

We can all help by spreading the good news about the ‘Grow in Love’ programme and about the happenings for our young people. Our young people are the future of the Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish:  Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area:  Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence:  Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Office Closed on Friday
Tel:  6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m.  Ellen & Anthony Ryan (Anniv)
Sunday    9.00 a.m.  Martha Keane (Anniv)      12 Noon  James Slattery & Bill Beary (Anniv)

 

World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September The candle lighting near the Altar this weekend reminds us to think about those who died by suicide, and bereaved families everywhere.
Suicide Awareness C-Saw South Tipperary welcomes you to a Coffee Morning at 24 William St, Clonmel (around the corner from Mary Street medical centre) every Wednesday morning from 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. No charge. All are welcome. There is also a support service every Monday evening from 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) The meeting cancelled last Monday night will take place this Monday 12th at 8.00 p.m. in the Priests’ House. We need a few new members. Please ‘come and see’.

 

Clonmel Apostolic Society Display of work at Clonmel Library from Monday 12th – Saturday 17th September.

 

Free Workshop ‘Work it Out’ a new way of working with Des McCabe on Wednesday 14th September from 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Hotel Minella. If you are you under-employed, unemployed, self employed, part-time or retired this is a Free Half-Day Workshop packed with work possibilities, income ideas and career options. Limited places, booking essential. Tel or text 052-6187368 or 086-2597275 or email jryan@clonmelcrc.ie See www.workitout.info

 

Diocesan Communications Day Ms. Brenda Drumm from the National Communications Office, Maynooth will present input on how best to use Website, Facebook and Twitter to help promote the work that we do through Parish and Diocese on Saturday 17th September at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Please book your place at 051-874199 before 5 p.m. on Wednesday 14th September.

 

Eucharistic Adoration The Adoration Committee of Waterford and Lismore is developing its Diocesan Team. You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting in Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Saturday September 17th at 11.00 a.m. (finishing at 12.30 p.m.). Refreshments served. See poster in the Church for details, or contact Parish Office.

 

Dementia Roadshow DCU Dementia Programme is running a Dementia Awareness Roadshow in Clonmel on Wednesday 21st September between 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at the Showgrounds Shopping Centre, Clonmel Library and the foyer of South Tipperary General Hospital.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Croíadh E. V. Costello, Ollie Patrick Foran, and Sophia and Nadia Ellahi who were baptised last weekend.

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor Clinic in Clonmel Park Hotel on Monday 12th September from 5 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th, Thursday 15th September from 3 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Donor Line 1850-731137.

 

The Pro Life Campaign will be holding a public information meeting in the Tower Hotel, Waterford on Tuesday 13th September at 7.30 p.m. The meeting will give an update on the current situation as regards the protection of the unborn and their mothers an offers ideas on how people in the locality can get involved. For more information contact 01-6629275 or visit www.prolifecampain.ie All are welcome.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €627.35   Notes and Coin – €454.65     Thank You

 

Blessing based on The Universal Prayer for Grandparents
composed by Pope Benedict XV1—2008

Lord Jesus,
you were born of the Virgin Mary,
the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne.
Look with love on all the grandparents who are
gathered here this evening/morning.
We ask you to send your blessings upon them,
for they are a source of strength
for their families, for the Church and for all of society.
Support them! As they grow older,
may they continue to be for their families
strong pillars of Gospel faith,
guardians of noble family values,
and living treasuries of sound religious traditions.
Enable them to be teachers of wisdom and courage,
that they may pass on to their grandchildren
the ability to hear God’s voice speaking in their hearts.

Lord Jesus,
help all families and all members of our society
value the presence and role of grandparents.
May they never be ignored or excluded,
but always encounter respect and love.
Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomed
all the years of their life.
We pray this in the name of the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
On the occasion of Irish National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock, this Sunday 11th September 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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