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

 

Masses for Weekend
Saturday   7.30 p.m.   Seanie Moroney (Anniv)
Sunday     9.00 a.m.   Betty Byrne (Anniv)    12 Noon   Christy Lonergan (Anniv)

 

Mass at St. Patrick’s Well  On Thursday evening 25th June at 8.00 p.m. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will celebrate the Mass and everybody is invited to come along and give him a big Céad Míle Fáilte.

 

Year of Consecrated Life   One day event for both men and women will take place on Saturday 27th June from 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Abbey Road, Ferrybank, Waterford. Ages 18-35. Featuring guest speaker: Fr. Raymond Dempsey, with presentations on religious life, workshops, Mass, Lunch with the religious, activities, Adoration and Benediction and much more. Tel Sr. Mairead 051-833006.

 

Ordination at St. Oliver’s   We look forward to welcoming Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan to 12 Noon Mass next Sunday when he will ordain Lazarus Gidolf to the Permanent Diaconate for this Diocese. All are welcome to this Mass.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community   Molly Joanna Harris who was baptised last weekend.

 

Eucharistic Ministers Rota  for July – September ’15 is now available in the Sacristy in the church.

 

Cancer Care Support Centre  “For people living with Cancer and those who care for them”.  At C.A.R.E. we aim to provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people with cancer and their families.  Open Monday – Friday 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. at 14 Wellington Street, Clonmel Tel 052-6182667.

 

Collection last weekend
Envelopes – €613.46     Notes and Coin – €513.54    Thank You

 

Collection for the Needs of the Diocese  This annual collection will take place next weekend 27th/28th June. The proceeds from this collection go towards funding Accord, Family Ministry Services, Cura, Child Safeguarding and services provided by St. John’s Pastoral Centre. Envelopes for those who haven’t got them are available at all the Church doors. Those who have the Box of Envelopes will find an envelope for this collection in their box.  Please be as generous as you can.

 

3rd Annual 6K Family Fun Walk in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish Centre will take place on Friday 26th June.  Registration at 6.30 p.m.  Route: St. Oliver’s, – Heywood Road, – Western Road, Bypass – St. Oliver’s Refreshments served afterwards.  Free Raffle.  Donations taken on the night
All are welcome.

 

Sunday

Every seven days, the Church celebrates the Easter mystery.  This tradition goes back to the time of the Apostles. It takes its origin from the actual day of Christ’s Resurrection. Sunday extends the celebration of Easter throughout the year. It is meant to be illumined by the glory of the Risen Christ. It makes present the new creation brought about by Christ.

Sunday also recalls the creation of the world. The Genesis account of creation, expressed in poetic style, is a hymn of awe and adoration of God in the presence of the immensity of creation.

The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council explained how we should celebrate the Eucharist on Sunday, or its vigil on Saturday evening:

The Church, therefore, earnestly desires that Christ’s faithful, when present at this mystery of faith, should not be there as strangers or silent spectators. On the contrary, through a good understanding of the rites and prayers they should take part in the sacred action, conscious of what they are doing, with devotion and full collaboration. They should be instructed by God’s word and be nourished at the table of the Lord’s Body.  They should give thanks to God. Offering the immaculate victim, not only through the hands of the priest, but also together with him, they should learn to offer themselves. Through Christ, the Mediator, they should be drawn day by day into ever more perfect union with God and with each other, so that finally God may be all in all. (SC, no 48)
Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults, pp. 401-402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679    E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

                                   Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday  7.30 p.m.   Patrick Landy (Anniv)

Sunday    9.00 a.m.   David Hallinan (1st Anniv)

                12 Noon     Christy McGuire (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).

 

We ask God to give eternal rest and peace to Fr. Ray Reidy SPS,CC

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Hannah Rose Fagan who was baptised last weekend.

 

The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)  The PPC meets roughly once a month to reflect on our Parish. The members are open to hearing from anybody who has suggestions or concerns, or who would want to say something about the Parish. The present members are: Meta Cunningham, Michael Carroll, Mandy Dalton, Elaine Downey, Lazarus Gidolf. We would hope to have a few more members soon, and if anybody would like to join in, please contact any of the above or Fr. Hegarty (Ph 6125679).

 

Mass for the People of the Parish  Once a week (usually on Monday) Mass is offered for the Intentions of all the people of the parish. We remember especially those that are sick. Even if you can’t attend the Mass you and your loved ones are remembered.

 

Lost/Found  Various items umbrellas, glasses etc have been left in the Church. If they belong to you, please collect them from the sacristy.

 

Irish Cancer Society would like to thank St. Oliver’s Parish for their generosity to the recent church gate collection.  €219.50 received will go towards making a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.

 

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

 

Mass in St. Patrick’s Well  Newly ordained Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will celebrate Mass in St. Patrick’s Well on Thursday evening 25th June at 8.00 p.m. This will be his first Mass in Clonmel. Everybody is invited to come along and give him a big Cead Míle Fáilte.

 

3rd Annual 6K Family Fun Walk in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish Centre will take place on Friday 26th June. We invite as many as possible to take part in this event. It is meant to be a “get-together”, as well as a fundraising event. Registration at 6.30 p.m. Sponsor Cards are available at the Parish Office or from Jimmy Moloney.

 

Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate  Bishop Cullinan will be here for 12 Noon Mass on Sunday 28th June. At the Mass our parishioner Dr. Lazarus Gidolf will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €566.40      Notes and Coin  –  €477.60         Thank You

 

Appeal    We need more volunteers to:

1.   Read in Church

2.   Be Eucharistic Ministers

3.   Help with preparation of families for Baptism

Thanks to all who have volunteered, and those who do these services already.

 

Glory to you, Father, through your beloved Son Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit!

Blest are you, Lord, through eternity!

May you be blessed, Father, because you have created me, and because the heart that you have given me you held, first of all, in your own hands! Blest are you, Lord, through eternity!

May you be blessed, Father, for the soul that you have given me, because your love has fashioned it in the image of Jesus, your first-born Son!  Blest are you, Lord, through eternity!

May you be blessed, Father, for the body that you have given me, because you will call it to live eternally in the glory of your resurrection!  Blest are you, Lord, through eternity!

O Father of Jesus and source of the Spirit, you who loved me in Christ even before the world was created, you who are the source of my whole being and the root of every good thing that grows in me: because I was born in your heart, let my whole life be only a return to you- to your heart, where I will finally know the peace of my heart.

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

                                  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline  052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

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

                  12 Noon   Deirdre & Michael Gerrard (Anniv)

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses this weekend Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June.

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)  A meeting of the PPC will take place on Monday 8th at 8.00 p.m.

 

Novena to the Sacred Heart continues until Friday 12th June in St. Oliver’s Church at the 10.00 a.m. Mass each day.

 

Exams We continue to remember all those who are doing exams this month especially those from our own parish.

 

We pray for the repose of the soul of Jacqueline Dalton, Glenconnor Heights and formerly of Bianconi Drive, who died during the week.

 

Accord Pre Marriage Courses for 2015 will be held in Clonmel on: June 14th & 21st,   September 27th & October 4th,   November 8th & 15th, from 9.00 a.m. – 200 p.m. All courses are being held in Hotel Minella. All couples must attend both Sundays. The cost of the course is €150 per couple. All materials – tea/coffee refreshemnts are included.

 

Knock 2015  See posters at the Church doors for dates and times of ceremonies during this year.

 

Fundraising Concert in aid of ASD Unit, Ardfinnan and Cherry Blossom, Irishtown, Clonmel will take place on Friday 12th June at 8.00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel. Music by The Clonmel Concert Band, Derek Ryan (Bass Baritone) and The Unity Singers, Kilkenny.  Tickets €10 available from Ardfinnan N.S., St. Mary’s CBS, Irishtown, Marians, and are also available on the night.

 

Mass in St. Patrick’s Well  Newly ordained Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will celebrate Mass in St. Patrick’s Well on Thursday evening 25th June at 8.00 p.m. This will be his first Mass in Clonmel. Everybody is invited to come along and give him a big Cead Míle Fáilte.

 

3rd Annual 6K Family Fun Walk in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish Centre will take place on Friday 26th June. We invite as many as possible to take part in this event. It is meant to be a “get-together”, as well as a fundraising event. Registration at 6.30 p.m. Sponsor Cards are available at the Parish Office or from Jimmy Moloney.

 

Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate  Bishop Cullinan will be here for 12 Noon Mass on Sunday 28th June. At the Mass our parishioner Dr. Lazarus Gidolf will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €595.76      Notes and Coin  –  €560.24          Thank You

 

Appeal  We need more volunteers to:

1.   Read in Church

2.   Be Eucharistic Ministers

3.   Help with preparation of families for Baptism

Thanks to all who have volunteered, and those who do these services already.

 

The Pope’s Intentions for June

Universal: Immigrants and Refugees   That immigrants and refugees may find welcome and respect in the countries to which they come.

Evangelisation: Vocations  That the personal encounter with Jesus may arouse in many young people the desire to offer their own lives in priesthood or consecrated life.

 

Give your Bread  O Lord, we pray to you

Give your bread, Lord, to those who are hungry, give hunger for yourself to those who have bread, for you alone, Lord, can satisfy our desire: O Lord, we pray to you.

Give your strength to those who are weak, give humility to those who think themselves strong, for you alone, Lord, are our strength: O Lord, we pray to you.

Gvie faith to those who are in doubt, give doubt to those who believe they possess you, for you alone, Lord, are the truth: O Lord, we pray to you.

Give confidence to those who are afraid, give your fear to those who have too much confidence, for you alone, Lord, support our hope: O Lord, we pray to you.

Give light to those who are searching for you, preserve in your love those who have found you, for you alone, Lord, can fulfill our love: O Lord, we pray to you.                (Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley  Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

                                    Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m.   Paddy (Pat) English (Anniv)

Sunday      9.00 a.m.   Jimmy Flannery (Anniv)

                   12 Noon     Molly Askins (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  There will be no Adoration on Bank Holiday Monday 1st June.

 

 Thank You  Sincerest thanks to EVERYBODY for contributing so generously to our “Appeal for Nepal”. Your response was wonderful.  Total collection came to €2,043.00. This has been forwarded by Anne (my niece) to her cousin, Mary, who lives and works in Nepal. Mary is DEEPLY GRATEFUL.   Sr. Mary

 

Exam Time Again  We remember in our prayers all those doing Exams this month.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Sophie Rachel Duggan and James William Conn who were baptised last weekend.

 

Annual Mass will take place at The Grotto, Old Bridge, Clonmel on Monday 1st June at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome.

 

Stroke Support Group  Meeting for encouragement, support and advice for stroke survivors, family members and carers will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre this Tuesday evening 2nd June at 8.00 p.m.  Contact: Gemma 087-9129263.

 

Novena to the Sacred Heart will take place from Thursday 4th – Friday 12th June in St. Oliver’s Church at the 10.00 a.m. Mass each day. Saturday 11.30 a.m. Sunday at 9.00 a.m. Mass.

 

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.

 

Divine Mercy Devotions will take place on Friday 5th June, (First Friday) in SS Peter & Paul’s Church at 3.00 p.m. All are welcome.

 

Ballylooby School Fundraiser will take place on Friday June 5th at 8 p.m. in St. Kieran’s Church Ballylooby. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Special Guest James Kilbane. Tickets €15. See posters in Church.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection will take place after all Masses next weekend Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June.

 

Mass in St. Patrick’s Well Newly ordained Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will celebrate Mass in St. Patrick’s Well on Thursday evening 25th June at 8.00 p.m. This will be his first Mass in Clonmel. Everybody is invited to come along and give him a big Cead Míle Fáilte.

 

Parish Family Fun-Walk  We look forward to this Annual Parish Event on Friday 26th June. Sponsor Cards are available at the Parish Office or from Jimmy Moloney. Donations can also be handed into the Parish Office.

 

Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate  Bishop Cullinan will be here for 12 Noon Mass on Sunday 28th June. At the Mass our parishioner Dr. Lazarus Gidolf will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate.

 

Parish Annual Accounts 2014  are available on the Church Notice Boards and are available on request.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €605.60      Notes and Coin  –  €410.40        Thank You

 

Appeal  We need more volunteers to:

1.  Read in Church

2.  Be Eucharistic Ministers

3.  Help with preparation of families for Baptism

Thanks to all who have volunteered, and those who do these services already.

 

God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit  – Blest are you, O Lord, throught eternity!

God the Father, we praise you and we bless you because you are the Father of Jesus, and because you wish to be our Father also according to your love and mercy.  Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!

God the Son, we praise you and we bless you because you are the Son of the Father’s love, and because you wish to be the eldest brother also of all the children of God.  Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!

God the Holy Spirit, we praise you and we bless you because you are the love of the Father and the Son springing up like a fire out of their affection, and because you wish to dwell in our hearts also like a furnace of love.  Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!

God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we praise you and we bless you because you are God surpassing all praise yet you accept the stammering of our adoration.  To you we direct our love forever and ever.  Blest are you, O Lord, through eternity!    (Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679    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 Harris (Anniv)

Sunday    9.00 a.m.   Brendan Dunne (Anniv)

                12 Noon     Paddy Tobin (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).

 

We pray for:  Gisela Coonan late of 6 Highfield Grove who died during the week. May she rest in peace.

 

Crime Prevention Information An Garda Síochána Crime Prevention Information Sheet on Home Security is available at the entrances to the Church. Please take one.

 

Trócaire Lenten Campaign   Trócaire would like to thank sincerely the parishioners of St. Oliver’s for their continuing generosity to the world’s poorest people. Amount received in St Oliver’s Parish this year to date is €2,925.50.

 

The Annual Diocesan May Rosary Procession  will take place this Sunday 24th May leaving Ballybricken Green at 3.00 p.m. and proceeding to the Dominican Church, Bridge Street, Waterford City for the crowning of our Lady. Music on the Green from 2.30 p.m. All are welcome especially Children who have received their First Holy Communion. More details Tel 086-3100581.

 

Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 25th May from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles. All Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents.

 

Music Extravaganza in aid of Nepal  On Thursday next 28th May at 7 p.m. two Clonmel Youth Bands will come together to help fundraise for Nepal. Banna Cluain Meala and SS Peter & Paul’s School Band will perform at the Denis Burke Park, Clonmel. Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the victims of the Nepal earthquake.

 

Summer Words and Music  An evening of ‘Summer Words and Music’ in aid of Hospice will take place in Old St. Mary’s Church, Mary Street, Clonmel on Thursday 28th May at 8.00 p.m. Featuring Maureen Purcell, Joe O’ Sullivan, Margaret Rossiter, Mathuin O’ Caoimh, Rev Barbara Fryday, John Kelly, Dr. Hillary, Keith Fahy, Ronan Quirke and the Tipperary Ramblers. Admission €10.

 

Ballylooby School Fundraiser will take place on Friday June 5th at 8 p.m. in St. Kieran’s Church Ballylooby. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Special Guest James Kilbane. Tickets €15. See posters in Church.

 

Mass in St. Patrick’s Well  Newly ordained Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will celebrate Mass in St. Patrick’s Well on Thursday evening 25th June at 8.00 p.m. This will be his first Mass in Clonmel. Everybody is invited to come along and give him a big Cead Míle Fáilte.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €596.88     Notes and Coin  –   €473.12        Thank You

 

Appeal  –  We need more volunteers to:

1.  Read in Church

2.  Be Eucharistic Ministers

3.  Help with preparation of families for Baptism

Thanks to all who have volunteered, and those who do these services already.

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target:  €130,000.00      Donated so far:  €109,210.43

Thanks for all your generosity

 

The Gifts of the Spirit

Let us pray to the Lord Jesus that he place in us the gifts of his Spirit and the power of his love.  Come to us, Spirit of the Lord!

Spirit of wisdom, Spirit of understanding, Spirit of adoration, Come to us, Spirit of the Lord!

Sprit of strength, Spirit of knowledge, Spirit of joy, Come to us, Spirit of the Lord!

Spirit of love, Spirit of peace, Spirit of jubilation, Come to us, Spirit of the Lord!

Spirit of willing service, Spirit of goodness, Spirit of gentleness, Come to us, Spirit of the Lord!

God our Father, source of all love and joy, you who never measure the grace of your Spirit but offer it to every person with the royal genreosity of divine giving, we pray to you:

In giving us the Spirit of your Son, pour into our hearts the fullness of love, so that we are able to love you alone yet preserve all our tenderness for people also, in this unique love, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679    E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley    Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

                                   Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

Sunday     9.00 a.m.    Margaret Tyrrell (Anniv)

                 12 Noon      Lila Wynne (Anniv)

 

Bishop’s Letter  There are several copies of this important letter at the Church doors/porches. Take as many as you wish, and pass them on to anybody who has not received a copy.

 

Thanks  to all those associated with our three beautiful Celebrations of First Holy Communion. Thanks to the children, to their parents/guardians, to their teachers. Thanks to Liam and the Choir, and to those who prepared flowers for the Altar. Thanks to our own staff and especially to Elaine.

 

Clonmel Vintage & Classic Car Club Raffle Results

1st Prize – Classic Car   Patrick O’ Mahoney, Ard Fatima (Seller: Jimmy Moloney).

2nd Prize – Flat Screen T.V.   Geraldine Hoyne, Springfields, Clonmel (Seller: Jimmy Moloney).

3rd Prize – 7 night stay at Gleann na Ri Holiday Complex, Galway   Sean Casey, Bansha.

4th Prize – €100 Cash   Eithna O’ Meara, Templemore.

 

Art and Craft Workshops for adult beginners and improvers will take place at the South Tipperary Arts Centre, Nelson Street, Clonmel starting on Tuesday next 19th May for 4 weeks. Registration must be on Monday 18th by contacting the Manager Tel 086-8096823 as the Arts Centre is closed on Mondays. Cost €48 in total for each workshop.

 

Hour of Eucharistic Adoration  Our Bishop has asked that a special hour of Adoration be held in each parish “to implore God’s wisdom on the country”. Adoration here in St. Oliver’s will be on Thursday evening 21st May from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. in the Day Chapel.

 

Viatores Christi (VC)  Do you want to learn more about the possibility of overseas volunteering and/or training in Overseas Development & Mission? Viatores Christi will hold an Information & Recruitment Session on Saturday 23rd May at 12 Noon at VC Hq, 8 New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7. Tel 01-8689986, or visit info@viatoreschristi.com www.viatoreschristi.com

 

Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 25th May from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles. All Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to bereaved parents.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €646.87       Notes and Coin  –  €496.13            Thank You

 

Appeal:  We need more volunteers to:

1.  Read in Church

2.  Be Eucharistic Ministers

3.  Help with preparation of families for Baptism

Thanks to all who do these services already.

 

Appeal for Nepal  Mary Fanning from Fermoy is living and working in Nepal for the past 13 years. (Mary is a first cousin of my niece Anne). Thank God, she and her family are “ok”, but are devastated by the DREADFUL SUFFERING all around them. Mary is doing all she can to provide food and comfort for these people in great need. To help do this, my niece (Anne) is trying to raise funds, to forward to her.

If you would like to contribute any donation, small or large, it will be very much appreciated. You can be assured that 100% of cash collected will go directly to Mary, to help the local people.

There is a collection box near the Altar for your donations.  Sr. Mary

 

The Ascension

Jesus Christ,  Lord glorified on high, look with love upon your brothers and sisters on earth.

Your ascension is the hope of our future glory, and your presence near your Father announces our own entrance into the eternal dwelling.

We pray to you: Let the desire for heavenly realities not make us neglect our work on earth.

Let our hope for the future inspire in us a respect for the present moment.

Let your ascension into heaven move us to make your glory dwell on earth.

Thus we will be witness to your presence among our brothers and sisters until the end of time.

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel: 6125679   E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

                                   Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday   7.30 p.m.  Joe Bowes (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.  Leon Quinn & Elizabeth Greene (Anniv)

                 12 Noon    Thomas O’ Sullivan (Anniv) & Christina O Sullivan (1st 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).

 

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)  The PPC will meet on Monday 11th May at 8.00 p.m.

 

Clonmel Vintage & Classic Car Club Show  Sincere thanks to all who were associated with the above Show. Thanks to all who sold (and bought) Tickets. Thanks to those who helped on the day with stewarding, teas, etc. The Parish is truly grateful for all you have done. Any benefit coming to the Parish will help towards paying off the remainder of the debt on the Parish Centre. Our next fund-raising event will be the Parish Walk on the 26th June.

 

Lost/Found in Church and Day Chapel  Among recent items lost/found are two pairs of glasses, one pair of sunglasses etc. If they are yours, please retrieve them from the sacristy.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €544.59     Notes and Coin  –  €543.41             Thank You

 

The Third of Our Three Parish Celebrations of First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday next 16th May in St. Oliver’s Church at 11.00 a.m.

 

Appeal –  We need more volunteers to:

1.  Read in Church

2.  Be Eucharistic Ministers

3.  Help with preparation of families for Baptism

Thanks to all who do these services already.

 

The Pope’s Intentions for May

Universal: Care for the Suffering  That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we may care for our neighbours who suffer, especially the sick and the poor.

For Evangelisation: Openness to Mission  That Mary’s intercession may help Christians in secularised cultures be ready to proclaim Jesus.

 

Appeal for Nepal

Mary Fanning from Fermoy is living and working in Nepal for the past 13 years. (Mary is a first cousin of my niece Anne). Thank God, she and her family are “ok”, but are devastated by the DREADFUL SUFFERING all around them. Mary is doing all she can to provide food and comfort for these people in great need. To help do this, my niece (Anne) is trying to raise funds, to forward to her.

If you would like to contribute any donation, small or large, it will be very much appreciated. You can be assured that 100% of cash collected will go directly to Mary, to help the local people.

There is a collection box near the Altar for your donations. It will be there all week, and again next Sunday.  Sr. Mary

 

To Testify to your Resurrection

May you be blessed Lord Jesus, you who call us to testify to your Resurrection unto the ends of the earth!  But come to our aid, so that our testimony may be worthy of you.

You wish us to proclaim that you are Living, though we ourselves fear death.

You wish us to announce your light, though we grope in the darkness.

You command us to speak with authority, though we stutter in ignorance before your mystery.

You wish us to affirm your free gift of mercy for all people, though we have to beg for it, first of all, for ourselves.

You wish to make us God’s assistants, though we carry the weight of our own fatigue.

Can anything make so many contradictions work together as your love alone?…..  a love which calls us in spite of our faults, which gives us confidence in spite of our unfaithfulness!

To you be glory, O wonderful Christ, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever!

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679    E Mail  stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

                                                    Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

 Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

Sunday    9.00 a.m.   George & Bridget Conway (Anniv)

                 12 Noon   Joan Williams (Anniv)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION  There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Monday 4th May.

 

Mass last Saturday  Thanks to the representatives of the Sports Clubs who took part in the Mass last Saturday evening. Congratulations on your dedication and achievements. Thanks to all the organisers, the members of our Parish Pastoral Council, the people who prepared food and served the teas and to all who helped in any way.

 

We pray for:  Kitty O’ Keeffe late of Drangan and 24 Highfield Grove and Jack Acheson late of 78 Bianconi Drive who died during the week. May they rest in peace.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Sean Michael Mullins who was baptised last weekend.

 

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

 

Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club Annual Show will take place this Sunday May 3rd in Powerstown Park, Clonmel at 12 Noon. Draw in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish, Suir Valley Paddlers and Breast Cancer Survivor Group.  Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10. Last year the parish received €5,000 from the event and will also benefit this year.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 4th May in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clommel. Rosary and prayers at 6.30 p.m. Mass at 7 p.m. for petitions placed in the basket on the altar. All are welcome.

 

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

 

Ballylooby School Fundraiser will take place on Friday June 5th at 8.00 p.m. in St. Kieran’s Church Ballylooby. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Special Guest James Kilbane. Tickets €15. See posters in Church.

 

Bishop Alphonsus writes  “Café Theology In an effort to reach out to those who do not darken the door of our churches I am starting off an initiative called ‘Café Theology’. Basically it involves inviting all and sundry to a café, presenting a speaker to speak on some topical faith-related issue and starting a discussion in a relaxed atmosphere.

It will kick off with John Waters, writer, journalist, celebrity! etc who will speak on ‘God and the Constitution’ in the Tapestry Room of the Granville Hotel at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday May 13th. There is no admission fee but we ask those who come along to buy a cup of coffee and a bun or biscuit which helps the discussion and makes it worthwhile for the hotel. I hope that this will be the start of a series of Café Theology sessions. Please spread the word especially to students, in parish newsletters, papers, your friends, etc.”

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €592.37     Notes and Coin  –  €634.63    Thank You

 

The First and Second of Our Three Parish Celebrations of First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday next 9th May in St. Oliver’s Church at 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.

 

An Eastertide Prayer  –  This Is The Day You Made For Us

This is the day you have made for us, risen Lord, a day of happiness and joy!

We pray to you, Lord: Make each day that you give us the most beautiful day of our lives, because it is the day you have chosen for us to encounter you.  O risen Christ!

May you be blessed, Lord Jesus, because your Resurrection is the hope of our own, and the glory which will clothe us on the last day is a reflection of that which clothed you on Easter morning.

We pray to you: Let all our lives express this hope by their constant renewal through the joy of your love and the service of our brothers and sisters.

(Lucien Deiss, Biblical Prayers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

Tel:  6125679    E Mail stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley    Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.  Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline  052 – 6123878

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

Sunday    9.00 a.m.   Matthew Condon (Birthday Rem)

                  12 Noon   Josephine Kerton (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).

 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock – Sunday 3rd May 2015  Our new Bishop has sent Prayer Intention Sheets for the Pilgrimage. Please write your Prayers/Petitions on these TODAY as they have to be sent back to Waterford before 30th April. The Intention Sheets are on a stand at the back of the centre aisle of the Church.

 

Knock Counselling Centre  This is a confidential drop-in listening service open on weekends from April to October. Phone 094-9375032 or visit www.knock-shrine.ie/counselling

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Patrick O’ Reilly, Rocky Thomas O’ Reilly and Tristan Thomas Brew who were baptised last weekend.

 

We pray for:  Paddy Conran late of 17 St. Joseph’s Terrace, Elm Park who died during the week. May he rest in peace.

 

Lost/Found  Two pairs of glasses were found in the Church last weekend.

 

Whist Drive  will take place on Sunday 26th April at 2.30 p.m in the Bridge Centre, Clonmel. All are welcome. Refreshments served.

 

Suicide Awareness Safe Talk Training Programme will take place in the Park Hotel, Clommel on 28th April 2015. Contact bredahewitt@hotmail.com or on 087-9702291.

 

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.

 

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

 

Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club Annual Show will take place on Sunday next May 3rd in Powerstown Park, Clonmel at 12 Noon. Draw in aid of St. Oliver’s Parish, Suir Valley Paddlers and Breast Cancer Survivor Group.  Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10. Last year the parish received €5,000 from the event and will also benefit this year.

 

50th Anniversary Parish Mission will take place at Ardfinnan Church from Saturday 2nd to Thursday 7th May. For details see poster in Church.

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group will take place on Monday 4th May in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clommel. Rosary and prayers at 6.30 p.m. Mass at 7 p.m. for petitions placed in the basket on the altar. All are welcome.

 

Ballylooby School Fundraiser will take place on Friday June 5th at 8 p.m. in St. Kieran’s Church Ballylooby. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Special Guest James Kilbane. Tickets €15. See posters in Church.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €529.31      Notes and Coin  –  €520.69          Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target:  €130,000.00      Donated so far:  €108,444.36

Thanks for all your generosity

 

By your Resurrection  Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

By your resurrection, O Lord, you become 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 people.  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

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

Tel: 6125679   E Mail  stoliver@eircom.net

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley   Tel: 6125235

Parish Office:  Open Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline  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.   John O’ Brien (Anniv)

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

                12 Noon      Dick Murray (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).

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Willow Rae Daly and Jessie Marie Spillane Madigan who were baptised last weekend.

 

We pray for:  Olivia Pyke, late of Wilderness Grove and formerly 107 Elm Park who died during the week. May she rest in peace.

 

 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. The Easter Envelope is available in the box with your weekly family offering envelopes.

 

Helpers Needed – Baptism Preparation  We need some more people to help families prepare for Baptism. Full training provided. Contact Parish Office or Fr. Hegarty on 6125679.  This is urgent.

 

Irish Blood Transfusion Service would like to thank 535 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.

 

For our Information  There is a very committed group of concerned people who have come together to underline the crucial role of the love of a father and mother in the care of a child. Their website is www.mothersandfathersmatter.ie

 

Accord  Are you interested in becoming a facilitator with Accord on a voluntary basis? If so an Open Day will be held in Clonmel Park Hotel on Thursday 23rd April at 8.00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, or would like more information please contact Ann on 052-6124144.

 

Labyrinth Weekend Retreat will take place from Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April at Glencomeragh House of Prayer, Kilsheelan. In walking the Labyrinth, an ancient map is rediscovered to help people find their way home to themselves. Presenter: Catherine O’ Brien. For further information contact (052) 6133181 from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday or go to the website www.glencomeragh.ie.

 

Mass next Saturday Evening Representatives of many of the Clubs that cater for various sporting activities have been invited to participate in our Vigil Mass on Saturday 25th April at 7.30 p.m. We need to know the names of those who will represent the Clubs, so that a list can be compiled. Please send names to mhegarty@rosminians.ie or contact Michael C. on 086-3873314 or Elaine D. on 086-1047353. The organisers are meeting on Monday evening and would like to have the names by then.

 

 Suicide Awareness  Safe Talk Training Programme will take place in the Park Hotel, on Tuesday 28th April 2015. Contact bredahewitt@hotmail.com or on 087-9702291 re places available.

 

Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club Raffle  Tickets for the above event which takes place on Sunday May 3rd in Powerstown Park, Clonmel are available from Jimmy Moloney, Leo Fitzgerald and St. Oliver’s Parish Office. Last year the parish received €5,000 from the event and will also benefit this year. Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10.

 

Ballylooby School Fundraiser  will take place on Friday June 5th at 8.00 p.m. in St. Kieran’s Church Ballylooby. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Special Guest James Kilbane. Tickets €15. See posters in Church.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –  €742.35     Notes and Coin  –  €505.65       Thank You

 

Our New Bishop

Let us pray for Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan that the Holy Spirit will give him the courage and strength to guide us.

This is the Prayer composed by the Confirmation Classes in St. Oliver’s and read by PAIGE RYAN, who represented our Parish at the Ordination of Bishop Alphonsus.

 Dear Lord,

Thank you for the life you have given me. As I step further into my future, give me the knowledge, courage, wisdom, right judgement, wonder and awe in God’s presence, reverence and understanding to live as you want me to. Remind me that on my path through life, you will journey with me and that you will never lead me into anything that you won’t lead me through. Thank you for sending the Holy Spirit at Confirmation to guide me. My thanks to you will be how I live my life.  Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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