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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