PARISH INFORMATION
Priest of the Parish: Fr. Michael Hegarty I.C.
Deacon for the Clonmel Pastoral Area: Rev. Lazarus Gidolf
In Residence: Fr. James Pollock I.C.
Sister: Sr. Mary Muckley Tel: 6125235
Parish Office: Open Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Friday 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Tel: 6125679 E Mail stoliver@eircom.net
Parish Website: www.stoliverspc.org
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stoliverspc
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 052 – 6123878
Local Safeguarding Representatives: Margaret Waters 086-8917440 Fiona Stanley 087-9340382
Bereavement Support: Tel 6125679
Masses for Weekend
Saturday 7.30 p.m. John & Ellen Cremmins (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).
The Annual Diocesan May Rosary Procession will take place this Sunday 22nd May leaving Ballybricken Green, Waterford at 3 p.m. and proceeding to the Dominican Church, Bridge Street, Waterford for the Crowning of our Lady. All are welcome especially children who have received their First Holy Communion. For details Tel 086-3100581
Mass in Honour of St. Peregrine Patron Saint of those who suffer from Cancer will take place in St. John’s Church, Parnell St. Waterford on Wednesday 25th May at 7.30 p.m. All who have been touched by cancer are invited to attend the mass.
Novena to the Sacred Heart will take place from Thursday 26th May to Friday 3rd June. Novena Prayer will be recited after 10.00 a.m. Mass.
Belle Voci Choir and Guests are holding their annual Summer Concert on Friday 27th May at 8.00 p.m. in Old St. Mary’s, Clonmel. Adm €12. Under 12s free.
Family Mass Please keep in mind that our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 5th June at 12 Noon.
World Youth Day 2016 You are invited to join the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore on what promises to be a wonderful pilgrimage of faith, discovery and sheer enjoyment. We will lead a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland from July 26th to August 2nd 2016 and want you to be part of it! If you are between 18 – 35 years and interested in being part of this special adventure or to find out more, email: waterfordlismore@eircom.net or call 051-874463. Total cost including flights and accommodation €700.
As already announced the Parish Finance Committee is prepared to part sponsor a young person (over 18) and would like to go with a group from this Diocese to the World Youth Day. Please contact the Parish Office on 6125679 as soon as possible.
First Communion and Confirmation We had two celebrations of First Holy Communion on Saturday 14th May. Congratulations to all the children and thanks to their parents/guardians and teachers.
On Thursday we had Bishop Cullinan with us for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Again our congratulations to those who received the Sacrament and to all involved in the preparation. A special word of thanks to Elaine for the many hours spent in the Church during the practices, and to all who were involved in having everything ready for the two great days. We encourage parents and grandparents to bring the children to Church especially for our Family Masses on the First Sunday of each month.
Eternal Rest to John O’ Neill late of 16 Highfield Grove who died during the week.
Collections last weekend
Envelopes – €566.50 Notes and Coin – €486.50
Special Collection Ukraine – €770.50 Thank You
God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
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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