PARISH INFORMATION

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

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website:  www.stoliverspc.org

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

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

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

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

Sunday    9.00 a.m.

                   12 Noon Carol Lee (Anniv)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Collection last weekend

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

 

Our Parish Centre

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

Thanks for all your generosity.

 

A Reflection for Holy Week

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

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

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

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

(The Word Alive, pp. 31-32)

 

 HOLY WEEK & EASTER CELEBRATIONS 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confessions 4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

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

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday  7.30 p.m. Ted & Nellie Johnson (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m. Paddy Hogan (Anniv)

                  12 Noon Patrick Hally & Deceased Family Members (Anniv)

 

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

 

Confirmation 2014  Congratulations to the fifty girls and boys who received the Sacrament of Confirmation here last Sunday. Thanks to all who helped: parents, teachers, Liam O’ Shea and the Choir, Elaine and our own staff here. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide these young people and help them to take their full part in the christian community.

 

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

 

Befriending Project  The Carers Association are offering a new befriending service on a pilot basis. This new service is free of charge and to help elderly people and those living alone, especially those with disabilities, mobility issues or related issues. It is not designed to replace the provision of home care services but to provide an additional outlet to people. All volunteers have Garda Clearance. Tel Richie Molloy 052-6170455 for information.

 

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

 

Saint Pio Prayer Group  will take place on Monday 7th April in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel. Rosary and prayers at 6.30 p.m. Mass at 7.00 p.m. for petitions placed in the basket on the altar. All are welcome.

 

Mental Health Awareness with Grow in Ireland will hold a series of talks for 4 weeks at the Clonmel Park Hotel, beginning on Thursday 10th April at 7.30 p.m. An introduction to understanding and minding your mental health.Week 1: Mental Health Awareness. Guest Speaker: John Lonergan.  To reserve your free place contact Caroline Crotty tel 086-4673239 or Mary Walsh tel 087-2843424 or email: marywalsh@grow.ie. Places are limited.

 

Fundraising Cycle in aid of Clonmel Red Cross will take place on Sunday 13th April starting at 10.30 a.m. from Clonmel Park Hotel. Registration open from 9.00 a.m. €15 for adults, €10 for U16’s.  Route1: Clonmel, Ardfinnan, Clogheen, Newcastle, Clonmel (55km)  Route 2: Clonmel, Ardfinnan, Newcastle, Clonmel (40 km). For information contact Darren Ryan 087 – 9276516 or John Walsh 087 – 2897549.

 

Time for Reflection  Looking to do a little extra something this Lent? Why not join us on Thursday nights at 7.30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Pastoral Centre, Irishtown, for a period of quiet reflection on the Lenten Sunday Readings with Sr. Angela Ryan (Presentations Sisters).

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €478.50      Notes and Coin – €612.50                Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00             Donated so far: €84,243.14

Thanks for all your generosity.

 

The Pope’s Intentions for April

Universal:  That governments may foster the protection of creation and the just distribution of natural resources.

For Evangelisation: That the Risen Lord may fill with hope the hearts of those who are being tested by pain and sickness.

 

“I am the Resurrection and the Life”

Several statements in our readings have the power to move us if we let them. But surely the most startling is Jesus’ proclamation in the Gospel: “I am the resurrection and the life!” No ordinary person would say anything like that. It is as though a doctor were to say, “I am the operation that will save you”. One who heard a doctor say that to a patient would surely advise the patient to change doctors.

Yet Jesus made that statement. For close to two thousand years people have been hearing it. Some have laughed it off as ludicrous. Others have found it too profound to think about. But others have reflected on it, discovering a meaning, and believed in him.

In all of the so-called “I am” statements in John’s Gospel where Jesus identifies himself with some other reality, such as “the light of the world” (8:12), “the sheepgate” (10:7), “the good shepherd” (10:11), “the true vine” (15:1), there is intended a salvific relationship to others. In other words, that other reality symolizes or expresses some saving effect Jesus will have on believers.

Thus when Jesus says “I am the resurrection and the life”, he is not referring simply to his own resurrection from the dead. He is talking about resurrection and life that he will bring to those who believe in him. Such people will be raised from the dead; they will have life. 

But there is more. He does not mean only the resurrection to life on the last day. (That is implied in v. 24 where Martha expresses belief in such a resurrection). He means, also and especially, a new kind of life that is already shared here and now. This is indicated by another remarkable statement,… “whoever is alive and believes in me will never die”.

This kind of life is what has traditionally been called the “life of grace”. It is a life that puts one in intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Spirit. And it is a relationship that may never cease. Thus, even though physical death will intervene, the union of God will continue.                            (The Word Alive, p.30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

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

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday 7.30 p.m. Frank Cahill (Anniv)

Sunday 9.00 a.m. Shirley Dalton (Anniv)

                          & Gerard Dalton (1st Anniv)

             11.00 a.m. Confirmation

 

Time for Reflection  Looking to do a little extra something this Lent? Why not join us on Thursday nights at 7.30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Pastoral Centre, Irishtown, for a period of quiet reflection on the Lenten Sunday Readings with Sr. Angela Ryan (Presentations Sisters).

 

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

If there are other persons who would like to receive Communion at home on the First Friday (or at any other convenient day), please inform us and we will call to you and make arrangements.

 

 “Do This in Memory”  Our final Parish Preparation Mass for First Communion children and their parents/guardians takes place next Saturday 5th April at 7.30 p.m. We hope to see you all present.

 

Please support Trócaire’s Lenten Campaign 2014 by contributing to your Family Fast Box during Lent. Boxes are available at the church entrances. Pope Francis said, “Everything that is shared is multiplied, only when we are able to share do we become truly rich”.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Millie Rose Casey McArdle and Aaron Richard Harry Byrne who were baptised last weekend.

 

A Meeting of Eucharistic Ministers  will take place in the Parish Centre on Monday 31st March at 8.00 p.m. Everybody’s presence would be much appreciated please.

 

Anam Cara Bereavement Event  will take place at Spafield Family Resource Centre, Cashel on Monday 31st March from 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.  Guest speaker is Brid Carroll and the topic is “Coping with loss when a child dies”. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers and would appreciate if you could RSVP to info@anamcara.ie or tel 01-4045378.

 

Stroke Support Group  Meeting for encouragement, support and advice for stroke survivors, family members and carers will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre this Tuesday evening 1st April at 8.00 p.m. Contact: Gemma 087-9129263 or Sandra 087-1419365.

 

Table Quiz in aid of the ongoing restoration and maintenance of St. Mary’s church organ will take place on Thursday 3rd April at 9.00 p.m. in Carey’s Bar, Irishtown. Dick McSharry is in the Quiz Master’s seat. €20 per table of 4 with lots of raffle prizes. All are welcome.

 

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

 

Lenten Scripture Reflection/Prayer  continues every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.  This is a time of quiet reflection and prayer, so please feel free to come along and experience it for yourself. You are MOST welcome. Just “come and see”. Venue: 21, Heywood Heights. If you would like further information, contact Sr. Mary at 6125235.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €424.97       Notes and Coin – €387.03                Thank You

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target:  €130,000.00                 Donated so far:  €84, 243.14

Thanks for all your generosity

 

Confirmation Day in our Parish

We remember the boys and girls who will receive the Sacramant of Confirmation and all those who helped them to prepare for this day.

We pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit:

“All powerful God, Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ,

by water and the Holy Spirit

you freed your sons and daughters

from sin and gave them new life.

Send your Holy Spirit upon them

to be their helper and guide.

Give them the spirit of wisdom

and understanding.

The spirit of right judgement and courage,

the spirit of knowledge and reverence.

Fill them with the spirit of wonder

and awe in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord”           

(From the Rite of Confirmation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

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

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday  7.30 p.m.     Tommy Rossiter  (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.     Margaret & Parrick O’ Sullivan  (Anniv)

                                     David & Ellen Clancy  (Anniv)

                    12 Noon     Patricia O’ Donnell  (Anniv)

 

 Sacrament of Confirmation  Fr. Willie Ryan P.P. Dungarvan, will be with us next Sunday 30th March to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The Confirmation Mass will be at 11.00 a.m., hence there will be no 12.00 noon Mass next Sunday. Masses as usual on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. and on Sunday at 9.00 a.m. Please remember in your prayers all those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and their families, and also their teachers.

 

Please support Trócaire’s Lenten Campaign 2014 by contributing to your Family Fast Box during Lent. Boxes are available at the church entrances. Pope Francis said, “Everything that is shared is multiplied, only when we are able to share do we become truly rich”.

 

Eternal Rest to Brenda Leavy R.I.P., Elm Park and Kilsheelan who died recently and to Daniel Conroy R.I.P. late of 10 Auburn Square, and Shane Dillon R.I. P. late of 13 Bianconi Drive who died during the week.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community Annie Nuala McGrath, Amelia Kathleen Wall, Tadhg Christopher O’ Donnell who were baptised last weekend.

 

Collections last weekend

Sunday 16th March  Envelopes  –  €683.80    Notes and Coin – €559.20

Monday 17th March  Envelopes  –  €329.60   Notes and Coin – €360.40

Thank You

 

Praying the Psalms with Fr. Michael Mullins DD will take place on Tuesday 25th March at 7.30 p.m. at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford. Fr. Mullins will help us to reflect on how we pray the Psalms, by exploring their richness in text.

 

Caring for the Carer will take place at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan on Wednesday 26th March from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This is a gentle day of empowering, self-care that will focus on you, and your needs as a care provider. Presenter: Dee Hennessy, BD. Cost €50 – booking deposit €20. Booking: Contact the Secretary at 052-6133181 between 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday or email: info@glencomeragh.ie

 

A Meeting of Eucharistic Ministers will take place in the Parish Centre on Monday 31st March at 7.30 p.m. Everybody’s presence would be much appreciated please.

 

Anam Cara Bereavement Event will take place at Spafield Family Resource Centre, Cashel on Monday 31st March from 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.  Guest speaker is Brid Carroll and the topic is “Coping with loss when a child dies”. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers and would appreciate if you could RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Friday 28th March or tel 01-4045378.

 

Lenten Scripture Reflection/Prayer continues every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.  This is a time of quiet reflection and prayer, so please feel free to come along and experience it for yourself. You are MOST welcome. Just “come and see”. Venue: 21, Heywood Heights. If you would like further information, contact Sr. Mary at 6125235.

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target:   €130,000.00       Donated so far: €83, 477.97

Thanks for all your generosity

 

‘The Woman at the Well’

Any storyteller would wish to have been the author of this story; it is one of the best-loved passages in the New Testament. The way in which the woman is led from incomprehension to drawing awareness at a deeper level is splendid. The setting and the imagery (well and water) hold the story together and lead the reader, along with the Samaritan woman, to that deeper level.

The image in the second part is bread. These two images then – bread and water – hold the entire scene together. Bread and water are simple realities in themselves, but how essential! Hunger and thirst are able to command our full attention.  Every reader of the story soon realises that Jesus is speaking of a deeper hunger and thirst. The emptiness of the heart is an even more painful condition than physical hunger.    

(Donagh O’ Shea OP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website:www.stoliverspc.org

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

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

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Masses for Weekend

Saturday 7.30 p.m. Peggy O’ Mahony (Anniv)

Sunday  9.00 a.m. Teresa Maunsell (Anniv)

                 12 Noon Kitty O’ Donnell (Anniv)

Masses for St. Patrick’s Day

Monday 9.00 a.m. Margaret (Peggy) English (Anniv)

                                John & Mary English (Anniv)

            12 Noon John & Kitty Greene & Family (Anniv)

 

Confirmation 2014  The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated here on Sunday 30th March during 11.00 a.m. Mass.  The young people to be confirmed were in Church for the Service of Light on Tuesday evening. Let us continue to support them with our prayers.

 

Please support Trócaire’s Lenten Campaign 2014 by contributing to your Family Fast Box during Lent. Boxes are available at the church entrances. Pope Francis said, “Everything that is shared is multiplied, only when we are able to share do we become truly rich”.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Amelia Grace Humphries, Noah Raymond Breen, Muire Poppy Mansell and Alex James McLean who were baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend

Envelopes  –   €790.03        Notes and Coin  –   €467.97      Thank You

 

Lenten Scripture Reflection/Prayer  takes place every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m., and continues each Tuesday for 6 weeks.  This is a time of quiet reflection and prayer, so please feel free to come along and experience it for yourself. You are MOST welcome. Just “come and see”. Venue: 21, Heywood Heights. If you would like further information, contact Sr. Mary at 6125235.

 

Praying the Psalms  with Fr. Michael Mullins DD will take place over two nights, Tuesday 18th March and Tuesday 25th March at 7.30 p.m. at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford. Fr. Mullins will help us to reflect on how we pray the Psalms, by exploring their richness in text.

 

Caring for the Carer  will take place at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan on Wednesday 26th March from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This is a gentle day of empowering, self-care that will focus on you, and your needs as a care provider. Presenter: Dee Hennessy, BD. Cost €50 – booking deposit €20. Booking: Contact the Secretary at 052-6133181 between 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday or email: info@glencomeragh.ie

 

Our New Parish Centre

Target: €130,000.00             Donated so far:  €82, 477.97

Thanks for all your generosity.

 

St. Patrick’s Day – Monday 17th March 

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

 

A Reflection for Lent

“In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it. Destitution is not the same as poverty: destitution is poverty without faith, without support, without hope. There are three types of destitution: material, moral and spiritual.  Material destitution is what is normally called poverty, and affects those living in conditions opposed to human dignity: those who lack basic rights and needs such as food, water, hygiene, work and the opportunity to develop and grow culturally.

In response to this destitution, the Church offers her help, her diakonia, in meeting these needs and binding these wounds which disfigure the face of humanity. In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ. Our efforts are also directed to ending violations of human dignity, discrimination and abuse in the world, for these are so often the cause of destitution. When power, luxury and money become idols, they take priority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing”.              (Pope Francis: Message for Lent 2014)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website:  www.stoliverspc.org Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

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

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

Masses for Weekend

Saturday  7.30 p.m. Joe Cremmins (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m. Nellie Ryan(Anniv)  12 Noon Mick & Jane Carroll (Anniv)

Parish Pastoral Council  A meeting of the PPC will be held on Monday 10th March at 8.00 p.m. New members always welcome.

Service of Light  for the girls and boys who are making Confirmation on 30th March will take place next Tuesday 11th March at 8.00 p.m. We will keep them in our prayers as they prepare for Confirmation.

Reconciliation Service  for our First Communicants will take place in St. Oliver’s Church next Thursday 13th March at 8.00 p.m. We look forward to seeing them here with their parents/guardians and teachers.

Lenten Scripture Reflection/Prayer  takes place every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m., and continues each Tuesday for 6 weeks.  This is a time of quiet reflection and prayer, so please feel free to come along and experience it for yourself. You are MOST welcome. Just “come and see”. Venue: 21, Heywood Heights. If you would like further information, contact Sr. Mary at 6125235.

The Parents Council of the Presentation Secondary School are holding a Church Gate Collection on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March.

Praying the Psalms  with Fr. Michael Mullins DD will take place over two nights, Tuesday 18th March and Tuesday 25th March at 7.30 p.m. at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford. Fr. Mullins will help us to reflect on how we pray the Psalms, by exploring their richness.

Caring for the Carer  will take place at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan on Wednesday 26th March from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This is a gentle day of empowering, self-care that will focus on you, and your needs as a care provider. Presenter: Dee Hennessy, BD. Cost €50 – booking deposit €20. Booking: Contact the Secretary at 052-6133181 between 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday or email: info@glencomeragh.ie

Open Public Meeting  on Cutbacks to Tipperary Ambulance Services will take place on Monday 10th March at 7.30 p.m. at the Girls National School, Old Road, Cashel.

Do Something Special this Lent!  Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the duration of Lent. Take this opportunity to help someone you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom and well-being. Take the Short-Term pledge and make a difference to someone’s life!  For more information visit www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact Raymond O’ Connor Tel 01– 8749464.

Welcome into our Christian Community  Hanna Jagoda Gruszczynska who was baptised last weekend.

Collection last weekend

Envelopes – €680.80     Notes and Coin – €453.20  Thank You

Our New Parish Centre

Target:  €130,000.00    Donated so far:  €82, 477.97. Thanks for all your generosity

The Pope’s Intentions for March

Universal:  That all cultures may respect the rights and dignity of women.

For Evangelisation:  That many young people may accept the Lord’s invitation to consecrate their lives to proclaiming the Gospel.

Lent

Forms of Friday Penance

The following are suggested as ways of fulfilling Friday penance:

– Abstaining from meat or some other food;

– Abstaining from alcoholic drink or smoking;

– Making a special effort at involvement in family prayer;

– Making a special effort to participate in Mass on Fridays;

– Visiting the Blessed Sacrament;

– Making the Stations of the Cross;

– Fasting from all food for a longer period than usual and perhaps giving   what is saved to the needy;

– Helping the poor, sick, old or lonely.

From the statement on Friday Penance issued by the Bishops’ Conference, 2011

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

Sister:  Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org

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

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

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

Bereavement Support:  Tel 6125679

 

Lent is Approaching  Next Wednesday 5th March is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the Season of Lent. We are encouraged to do something special for Lent. Perhaps we might be able to attend daily Mass on some weekdays, particularly on Fridays. (Stations of the Cross after morning Mass on Fridays).

Here in St. Oliver’s, Ashes will be blessed and distributed at the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday. There will be Mass again on Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. at which the blessed Ashes will be distributed.

Each week-day of Lent (except Sundays) there will be two Masses 10.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Morning Mass on Saturdays at 11.30 a.m.

Trócaire Boxes are available today near the Church doors.

 

 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 this weekend Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March.

 

Parish Pastoral Council  A meeting of the PPC will be held on Monday 3rd March at 8.00 p.m. New members always welcome.

 

Eternal Rest  to Mary Grace R.I.P late of 43 Highfield Grove and to Kathleen Sweeney R.I.P. late of 124 Elm Park who died recently.

 

Welcome into our Christian Community  Ava Aileen Condon who was baptised last weekend.

 

Collection last weekend 

Envelopes – €535.30  Notes and Coin – €447.70

Thank You

 

Do Something Special this Lent!  Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the duration of Lent. Take this opportunity to help someone you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom and well-being. Take the Short-Term pledge and make a difference to someone’s life!  For more information visit www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact Raymond O’ Connor Tel 01– 8749464.

 

Lenten Scripture Reflection/Prayer  We begin on Tuesday, 4th March at 7.30 p.m., and continue each Tuesday for 6 weeks.  This is a time of quiet reflection and prayer, so please feel free to come along and experience it for yourself. You are MOST welcome. Just “come and see”. Venue: 21, Heywood Heights. If you would like further information, contact Sr. Mary at 6125235.

 

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

 

World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service Over 3 million people in Ireland and worldwide will take part in the annual World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service on Friday 7th March. This years’ service has been prepared by Christian women in Egypt. The Clonmel service will take place in the Friary at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

 

Formation Training for New Ministers  (Word and Eucharist) will be offered at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre on:  Tuesday 4th March – Ministers of the Eucharist   Tuesday 11th March – Ministers of the Word (Readers) We look forward to having some new volunteers.

 

Pope Francis’s Prayer to Our Lady Untier of Knots  Holy Mary, full of God’s presence during the days of your life, you accepted with full humility the Father’s will, and the Devil was never capable to tie you around with his confusion.

Once with your son you interceded for our difficulties, and, full of kindness and patience you gave us example of how to untie the knots of our life. And by remaining forever Our Mother, you put in order, and make more clear the ties that link us to the Lord.

Holy Mother, Mother of God, and our Mother, to you, who untie with motherly heart the knots of our life, we pray to you to receive in your hands (the name of person), and to free him/her of the knots and confusion with which our enemy attacks.

Through your grace, your intercession, and your example, deliver us from all evil, Our Lady, and untie the knots that prevent us from being united with God, so that we, free from sin and error, may find Him in all things, may have our hearts placed in Him, and may serve Him always in our brothers and sisters.  Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235

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

Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 086-0412328 or 6123878. Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382. Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679

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

Fr. Bernard Hughes I.C.  has now taken up a position as Administrator of the Parish of Rathgormack, and moved there during the past week. We are grateful to him for helping us with the “Do This in Memory” programme for the First Communion children. He will be available to complete that programme this year.

Welcome into our Christian Community  Jake Robert Hickey and Cian William Anthony Gilligan who were baptised last weekend.

The Irish Catholic  The price of The Irish Catholic will increase to €1.60 on Saturday 1st March.

Collection last weekend  Envelopes –  €708.85      Notes and Coin – €491.15 Thank You

Information Evening  regarding the John Paul 11 Awards will take place on Thursday 27th February – for Clonmel Area – St Oliver’s Parish Centre. Students, parents, teachers and members of Parish Councils are invited to attend.

Clonmel Daffodil Day  A Coffee Morning to launch Clonmel Daffodil Day fundraising for 2014 will be held in the Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Saturday 1st March commencing at 10.30 a.m. Access through the Gas House Bridge car park. Please support this worthy cause.

Lenten Scripture Reflection/Prayer  We begin on Tuesday, 4th March at 7.30 p.m., and continue each Tuesday for 6 weeks.  This is a time of quiet reflection and prayer, so please feel free to come along and experience it for yourself. You are MOST welcome. Just “come and see”. Venue: 21, Heywood Heights. If you would like further information, contact Sr. Mary at 6125235.

World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service  Over 3 million people in Ireland and worldwide will take part in the annual World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service on Friday 7th March. This years’ service has been prepared by Christian women in Egypt. The Clonmel service will take place in the Friary at 7.30 p.m. All parishes in the Clonmel area are participating. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Formation Training for New Ministers (Word and Eucharist) will be offered in Clonmel at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre in March.  Tuesday 4th March – Ministers of the Eucharist  Tuesday 11th March – Ministers of the Word (Readers)  We look forward to having some new volunteers.  Please hand in names by this weekend.

Caring for the Carer  will take place at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan on Wednesday 26th March from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This is a gentle day of empowering, self-care that will focus on you, and your needs as a care provider. Presenter: Dee Hennessy, BD. Cost €50 – booking deposit €20. Booking: Contact the Secretary at 052-6133181 between 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday or email: info@glencomeragh.ie

Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage  56th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage of Waterford & Lismore will take place from Friday 6th – Wednesday 11th June 2014. Information for sick pilgrims: contact John Healy Tel 052-6123791. Bookings are now being taken.

Our New Parish Centre

Target:  €130,000.00      Donated so far:  €81,816.35

Thanks for all you generosity.

Called to be Holy

Holiness is wholeness. The follower of Jesus must strive for a harmonious wholeness of body, mind, soul, and emotions, a wholeness that rules out vengeance, anger, and lack of charity.

Indeed the Christian must always bear in his heart these words of Jesus, “You must be made perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect”. To some these words may seem perplexing, and one may ask, “How can I be perfect when only God is that good”?

But Matthew is not speaking about absolute perfection, for only God is perfect in that sense. Rather the evangelist is stressing the necessity of the wholeness that is holiness.

Alone of the world’s religions, Christianity makes the demand that practitioners love their enemies. Some religions and philosophies oppose violence and advocate nonresistance; others urge acceptance of whatever abuse enemies inflict. Only Christianity demands love toward those who do us harm.                                                                                                                (P.J. Sena C.PP.S)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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