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Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 4th June 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Elizabeth (Lilly) Looby (Power), Western Road, Clonmel.
Ann Walsh (née Purcell) Old Bridge, Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
Arthur O’Malley, Thomas Cunningham,
John Fitzgerald, Dick Strang, Mary Lorenza- Fraughan, Sheila O’Dea, Kitty Fahy,
John O’Brien, Helen Dillon.

Anniversaries of
Mary Walsh, Teresa McDwyer, June Daniels, Brendan and Moira O’Mahony, Larry Pollard, Michael Cooney, White Family, Paud Horan, Lilian Conway.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Thomas Cunningham (Months Mind)
11.00am Teresa McDwyer (Anniv)
12.30pm June Daniels, Brendan and
Moira Mahony (Remembrance)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Hugh Daly (Months Mind)
11.00am John Carney (2nd Anniv)
12.30pm Helen and Kevin Fraher (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Matt, Mary, Kathleen and Alice Dundon (Anniv)

Minsters 10th/11th June 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team A
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 1
Altar Servers : St. Paul’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm and 7pm to 7.30pm
Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday.
Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third
Saturday in the Resurrection.
Sacrament of Marriage: Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice.
Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by
ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 6124144 .
Masses : Peter and Pauls:
Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .Resurrection:
9.30 am Weekly and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Church Renovations:
Donations: €130.
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €437,720 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €100, €10, €10, €5, €5.
Balance to Pay: €62, 280. Thank You

The Monthly Medugorje Mass will take place at the Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday, 8th June at 8 pm with Rosary, Holy Mass and prayers for healing.

St Pio Prayer Group meet on the 1st Monday of each month and will meet this Monday 5th June in St. Marys. Rosary at 6.30pm with Prayers & Mass for all petitions in the basket at 7pm.

Active Retirement: Next Meeting Thursday 8th June for Annual Mass for Deceased Members in Ss Peter and Pauls Church at 1pm.

Cancer Care Support Centre we aim to provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people with cancer and their families. Mon– Thurs 9.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm at 14 Wellington Street. 052 6182667.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Tuesday next sees the departure of 600 pilgrims from our Diocese to Lourdes. We wish them a safe journey. Petitions to St Marys before Monday.

‘Check it Fits’ The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service will be visiting Clonmel on Wednesday 7th June from 10am—5.30pm at John Kennedy Motors. This a free expert service which aims to put peoples minds at ease that their child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car.

The Annual Mass at the Edel Quinn Shrine in the Old Bridge will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 5th June at 11am.

Vintage Tea Morning for Nurture Africa Place4u is hosting a delightful Vintage Tea Morning in aid of Nurture Africa, at the Cafe in Place4U, Morton Street, Clonmel on Saturday 10th June 2017 from 10am to 12.30pm. Home baking and a warm welcome guaranteed.
Minimum donation €5.

Belle Voci Choir are holding their Summer concert on June 9th in Hotel Minella at 8pm.
Special guest’s: The acclaimed Wexford Male Voice choir. Tickets €15.

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church Irishtown.

Secular Franciscan Order Annual Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 25th May. Cost €42 includes Evening Meal. Leaving from Penney’s 8am Sharp. Enquires to Friary Office.

Home Prayer Bishop Cullinan has launched a diocesan home team prayer card for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore.  This prayer card will help people to pray in their own homes, and pray especially for the intentions of Bishop Cullinan. Cards available from your Parish.

We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Lily Marie Ryan, Marcel Aleksander Krugielka.
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents

‘Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week. ‘
Joseph Addison

Exam Time
The list is now available at Our Lady’s Altar for those sitting exams over the next few weeks to be included in our prayers. We wish all students the best of luck in their exams. Stay calm and stay focused.
Students Prayer
Dear Lord, I ask you to help me at this stressful time. I feel that so much depends on these exams that I really feel burdened. I feel that in addition to carrying my own burdens, I am carrying the
expectations of so many others – family, friends, and society. Help me to keep calm at this time, so that I can think straight and apply myself to the best of my ability. Let your Spirit help and inspire me, so that I can remember all that I have studied and put together my answers in the best way. Guide me in all my ways, so that I may be fulfilled in you. Amen

Pentecost Sunday
Today, June 4th, Christians around the world observe Pentecost Sunday. In the Christian world, this day signifies the day that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and the Holy Spirit descended to bless His apostles. The word “Pentecost” refers to the time when the resurrected Christ appeared in front of His apostles and promised the baptism of the Holy Ghost after His ascension, rather than the event itself. As to why the event is called “Pentecost,” the word is taken from the Greek term “pentekoste,” meaning “fiftieth.” It was the fiftieth day after Easter Sunday when Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles.

Distribution of Holy Communion
Following on from suggestions from many parishioners, and in the spirit of reverence when receiving Holy Communion, the Parish Pastoral Council has been looking into the logistics of distribution of Holy Communion during Mass in SS Peter & Paul’s. There have been some concerns raised in relation to safety – especially in the centre of the Church where up to three rows of people form, which causes a lot of congestion and delay during the distribution of the Blessed Sacrament.
After evaluating the situation and discussing the possible options available, we will from next week, ask all parishioners when receiving Holy communion to follow these guidelines, which will be reviewed in a months time: It is hoped that at every Sunday / Holyday Mass that there would be the priest at the Altar, one Extraordinary Minister at Our Lady’s Altar, One at the Sacred heart side and one or more in the
middle of the Church.
If you sit in the main body of the church – please approach either the priest of the Minister from the centre aisle and return to your seat by going along the side aisle in a circular
fashion. This will allow the flow of the line to move smoothly and safely.
From the main body please do not approach a minister from behind – but move forward towards the priest / minister at the front.
If you sit in either the side by Our Lady’s Altar or the Sacred Heart Altar – please go to the ministers on this side only and return in the same aisle.
For those who find it difficult to walk, please remain in your seat and Holy Communion will be brought to you after the distribution has taken pace.
The Parish Council will be reviewing this again in the coming weeks, and are open to any suggestion from parishioners. Our priority is the safety of everyone when moving in the church, and approaching the Blessed Sacrament reverently.
The council thanks everyone for their co-operation and feedback on this matter.

Bank Holiday Masses:
Church of Resurrection: 9.30am
Ss Peter and Paul’s: 1.00pm

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 3rd June

10:00am                     Special Intention      

  6:15pm                       

Sunday 4th June

10:30am                   John O’Brien (Month’s Mind)

12:00noon                 Margaret Lynch

                                    Peg Fahey (Month’s Mind)

                                    John Allen (Month’s Mind) (Shared) 

Saint Pio Prayer Group:  Meet the first Monday of the month, that is 5th June,  Rosary and prayers at 6.30pm.  Mass at 7pm for all petitions placed on the Altar.  All are very welcome.

Congratulations to Aidan Hegarty, Carrig-na-Bhearr, Cork and Kate Marie Boyle, Ardfinnan who were married in Marlfield last Saturday.

Congratulations also to Nancy Ferris, Western Park and Nigel Cox, Kilgefin who were married in Bansha this week.  We wish both young couple many years of happiness and togetherness.

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Helen Anne Fanning who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate her parents, Derek and Geraldine, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Congratulations to Bill and Mary Carey, Western Road, who celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of their wedding last week.  We wish Bill and Mary many more years of health, happiness and togetherness.

Home Prayer Team Project:  You can become a member of the Diocesan Home Prayer Team.  This is aimed at people who are housebound.  You are still valued and making a contribution to the life of the Parish.  Your presence is valued.  Cards of the suggested Prayer for the Diocesan Home Prayer Team are available in the Church.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  Tuesday next sees the departure of 600 pilgrims from our Diocese to Lourdes.  We wish them a safe and enriching journey.  If you would like to send a petition to Lourdes hand it into the Sacristy before Monday evening.  Please do not put any money in the Petition Envelopes.  The petitions are placed in the petition box at the Grotto, and each night they are taken away and burned.  The Pilgrimage is not confined to just those travelling.  You can all become associate pilgrims by joining in at home in prayer each day with the Pilgrimage.

The South Tipperary Art Group’s ( STAG) 49^th Annual Art Exhibition will be launched tomorrow night, Wednesday, 7^thJune, at 7. 30 p.m. in Clonmel Library by Cllr. Siobhán Ambrose, Cathaoirleach Contae Thiobraid Árann – all are welcome. The Exhibition of original artwork by adult members of STAG, in oils, watercolours, acrylics, photography, embroidery and mixed media with many local themes in evidence, will run  Library hours, until and including Saturday 17^thJune. All artworks are for sale at reasonable prices.

Junior STAG, Seniors and Primary Groups,  had a brilliant day on Saturday last again, trying their hands at architectural and observational drawing with great results. There are 3 more Saturdays left in this new session until Sat 24^th June and all carvings, feltwork, prints and paintings must be collected on this coming Saturday.

 Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 10th June

10:00am                     Dan Bourke

                                    James & Brigid Corbett      

  6:15pm                     Christina (Chrissie) Smith (2nd Anniversary)

                                    Mary Barrett

                                    Paddy, Kathleen & Liam Corbett (Shared)

Sunday 11th June

10:30am                   Bart & Alice Daly

                                    Patrick Cashin

12:00noon                 Patrick McCormack, Catherine, Paddy,

                                    Kitty, Lilia & Maureen McCormack

Saint Pio Prayer Group

We have received correspondence from San Giovanni Rotondo asking all St Pio Prayer Groups worldwide to meet on Friday 16th June at 6pm for Adoration, Rosary and Prayers at 6.30pm followed by Mass at 7pm for Pope Francis, Vocations, the sick, the souls in Purgatory, intentions of the Group.  We will meet in St Mary’s Church, Irishtown.  All are very welcome. 

It is the 15th Anniversary of St Pio’s canonization.

Home Prayer Team Project:  You can become a member of the Diocesan Home Prayer Team.  This is aimed at people who are housebound.  You are still valued and making a contribution to the life of the Parish.  Your presence is valued.  Cards of the suggested Prayer for the Diocesan Home Prayer Team are available in the Church.

Sunday 4th June 2017, 10.30am Mass. Fr Billy Meehan with Philip Dodd and the Coro Travirgolette Choir.

Historic Day in Faith Life of Parish Last Sunday was a historic and symbolic day in the life of our Parish.  We were celebrating Pentecost  –  the feast of the birth and missionary beginning of the Church.  At our 10.30am Mass we welcomed Philip Dodd  –  a mature adult into the Catholic Church.  Philip has been searching for many years.  Last Sunday as he was baptised and welcomed into our Christian-community, it was a day of great joy and fulfilment for Philip.  Philip, a native of Wales often visits Clonmel and stays with Ben and Finola O’Connell, Marlfield Road, who acted as his sponsors last Sunday.  Imelda Kiely, Kilmacomma was Philip’s Spiritual Guide and Faith-Mentor.

A Huge Thank You to the Cor Travirgolette Choir for their beautiful singing at last Sunday’s 10.30am Mass.  It truly was a memorable occasion and we hope to see them again in the future.

Corpus Christi  :  Sunday week next, 18th June is the feast of Corpus Christi.  We will have our Corpus Christi procession after the 6.15pm Vigil Mass.  As Corpus Christi is the last Sunday in the ‘Do this is Memory of Me’ First Communion programme it is hoped that all our First Communion children will be present in their First Communion outfits and be part of our procession.

Yearly Envelopes:  The yearly envelopes are now available in the Crying Room Office for all who use them.  If you would like to start using them there are spare boxes available.

Mass at the Well

The holy sacrifice of the mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Well on Thursday evening the 22^nd of June at 8pm. The mass will remember the recent deaths of Anne Walsh treasurer and Mossie Hyland member of the society. There are also alternative arrangement’s that in the event of inclement weather the mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Irishtown.

Condolences

The members and committee of the St Patrick’s Well Society extend their sympathy to the family of Ann Walsh, treasurer of the society on her untimely death after a short illness bravely borne. To Ann’s husband Liam, aunt, cousins, relations and friends we offer our sympathy at this time of bereavement.  

Condolences

The members and committee of the St Patrick’s Well Society extend their sympathy to the family of Maurice (Mossie) Hyland member of the society on his unexpected death. To Mossies wife Dympna, son Brendan, daughter Ann-Marie, sisters, brothers, relations and friends we offer our sympathy at this time of bereavement.

Ar Deis Dè go raibh a h-anam dílis

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 18th June 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Donny McDonald, Woodville Tce., Clonmel.
Anna Lanigan (née Holohan) Davis Ave.
Bridie Keane (née Kenny) Cork and Clonmel.
Roberta Stokes, Ard na Greine and late of Cahir.
Brenda Meehan (née Tobin) Kickham Park.
Aidan Kilkelly, Griffith Avenue.
Pat Ryan, Carlow and late Cashel Rd.
Frank O’Brien, Wolf Tone St.
Aileen Hallahan (née Kenny) Powerstown.

Months Mind of:
Eileen McGrath, Gerard Kirwan,
Madge Stapleton, Noreen Roche,
Jimmy O’Donnell, Peg Dee, Joe Kennedy,
Jim Phelan, Tom Flynn, Kay O’Keeffe,
Billy Kavanagh, Nellie McCarthy, Andy Harney.

Anniversaries of
Mary Molloy, Terri Keating, Tony and Bridie Coyne, Maeve Moynihan,
Jack, Mary, Joan and Francis Slattery,
Mary Cotter, Eamonn Hughes, Nora O’Sullivan,
Martin Kehoe, Michael Cooney, Hanora and
Patrick Fitzgerald , Tony O’Mahony,
Paul Culligan, Looby and Mahony Families,
Peggy and Davy Marshall, Queen St.

Fathers Day Remembrance:
Paddy Griffin, Billy Farrell, Pat Ryan, John Conran.
And all Fathers gone before us..

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Gerard Kirwin (Months Mind)
11.00am Tony and Bridie Coyne (Anniv)
12.30pm Maeve Moynihan (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Terri Keating (1st Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Fr. Ray Reidy (Anniv)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm Joseph and Andrew Burke (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Edward Kennedy (Anniv)

Minsters 24th/25th June 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team C
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 3
Altar Servers : St. Paul’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm and 7pm to 7.30pm
Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday.
Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third Saturday in the Resurrection.
Sacrament of Marriage: Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice.
Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 61 24144 .
Masses : Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .Resurrection: 9.30 am Weekly and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Last Weeks Collections
Donations: €315.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €438,200 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €300, €10, €5.
Balance to Pay: €61,800. Thank You
Monthly Payment of the Renovation Loan from the Offertory Collection: €4,355.
(€6,000 monthly less Donations of €1,645)
Balance to Pay: €57,445

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 19th of June from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Active Retirement: Next Meeting Thursday 22nd June for a Social Afternoon.

Parish Pastoral Council: Next Meeting Monday 26th June at 7.30pm , 22 Gladstone St.

Fr Cyprian Many of us in Clonmel will have become very familiar with Fr Cyprian over the past number of months. Fr Cyprian has been appointed as Chaplain to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ferrybank, Waterford. We wish him well in his new ministry.

Silver Jubilee Congratulation to Fr. Pat Hayes who celebrated his Silver Jubilee in the Priesthood recently. Fr Pat spent time in here in Ss Peter and Pauls. We congratulate him and wish him well.

St Patrick’s Well Mass: St Patrick’s Well Annual Mass will take place on Thursday 22nd June at 7.30pm weather permitting. All are welcome. If the weather turns inclement Mass will be held in St Mary’s, Irishtown.

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church Irishtown.

Secular Franciscan Order Annual Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 25th June. Cost €42 includes Evening Meal. Leaving from Penney’s 8am Sharp. Enquires to Friary Office.

Clonmel Widows Association:
The next meeting of Clonmel Widows Assoc takes place in the Friary Hall on Tuesday 20th June from 3pm to 5pm. As this is the 45th Anniv of the club all members past and present are welcome. Tea party with a raffle. Annual outing June 29th.

Happy Fathers Day!
The greatest gift I ever had Came from God; I call him Dad! Author Unknown

We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Hollie Marie Ahearne, Agata Piotrowska.
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents

“You, then, are the body of Christ. Everyone of you is a member of it.”
1 Cor 12:27

Jesus, The Bread of Life
Jesus gives his whole self to us and invites us to a deep union with him. We often imagine God up in the clouds in heaven looking down at us, maybe distant, maybe disconnected. The
Eucharist shows us that God is involved in the messiness of human life, present to us in
Jesus’ body and blood. Bread is nourishing, bread is for life, bread is food for the journey. Jesus is all of these things for us. His blood is a reminder of his death, of the brokenness of this world, of the struggles of people’s lives. Christ invites people to connect their own sufferings with his. Jesus, present with us in all of life, invites us into a deep union with himself. Flesh and blood means the whole person; ‘the living bread’ invites us to an even deeper intimacy. It can be a difficult passage to understand, but perhaps today you might reflect on times you felt sustained by God, strengthened by God through joyful times and sorrowful times. You might also reflect on who has been Jesus for you? Where have you seen Christ in this world, in flesh and blood? Jane Mellet

Community Employment Admin Position
SS Peter and Pauls – Start Date : Mid October
Garda Vetting applies. Contact the Parish Office
61 29404 or Elaine Johnson for further details on
61 25679. Candidates must be unemployed for at least 1 year and registered with INTREO Office.
Some computer skills are required.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES: 
RTE MASS 2nd JULY
Fr Michael Toomey will be celebrating Mass, along with the Suir Valley Choir from Carrick-On-Suir on RTE 1 on Sunday 2nd July. 
Also representing our parish at the Mass will be two of our altar servers. The Mass begins at 11am. 

TABLE QUIZ 
For the church restoration fund will be held on Thursday 20th July. Details in the coming weeks. 

ST PATRICK’S CEMETERY MASS and blessing of graves for those buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery will be celebrated outdoors -weather permitting – on Thurs 27th July 2017 at 7.30pm. 

MASS AT THE CROSS
The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will be on Monday 7th August.

Corpus Christi
An Invitation Tomasz Cymerys and members of the Polish Community invite you to Celebrate Corpus Christi on this Sunday the 18th June in the Church of the Resurrection.Tomasz and his team have been preparing the grounds around the church with help from the Priests, Canon Brendan and Fr. Michael, Sacristans and Caretakers in the Parish and Frank O’Donoghue and his team from Tidy Towns.
There will be Mass, a Processions around the Car Park and a social gathering afterwards for people to chat and have a cup of tea/coffee. Tomasz has stressed that this event is open to All in the Parish not just the Polish Community.
The programme is as follows:
2.00pm Mass with Celebrant Fr. Bart Parys
(Fr. Bart spent more than a year in this Parish)
2.45pm approx. Procession around the Car Park
3.15pm approx. Tea/Coffee

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 17th June

10:00am                    

  3:30pm                     Nellie McCarthy (Month’s Mind)   

  6:15pm                     Joan & James Noonan

                                    Barth McCarthy & Nellie McCarthy

Sunday 18th June

10:30am                   Billy Hewitt (1st Anniversary)

                                    Eileen McGrath (Month’s Mind)

                                    Anne Kelleher (Month’s Mind)

12:00noon                 Lillie Aylward & Joe Aylward

                                    Tom Egan & John Egan

                                    Mick & Mary O’Neill

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Kyra Hackett who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate her parents, Pat and Debbie, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Corpus Christi Procession: We will have our Corpus Christi Procession this Saturday evening (17th) after the 6.15pm Vigil Mass.

St Patrick’s Well Mass:  St Patrick’s Well Annual Mass will take place on Thursday 22nd June at 7.30pm.  All are welcome. In the event of inclement weather the Mass will be held in St Mary’s, Irishtown.

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to John Joseph O’Shea, Cherrymount and Jennifer Ryan who were married recently in Knocktopher.

Congratulations to Katherine O’Neill, Glenconnor and Paul Stuart who were married recently in St Canices, Kilkenny.

Congratulations to Des Bolger, Anne Street and Barbara Joyce, Beal-an-Daingean, who were married in Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo this Friday.

We wish all the young couples many years of health, happiness and togetherness.

Silver Jubilee:  On Thursday, Fr Pat celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination to the Priesthood.  We wish Fr Pat many more years of health, happiness and ministry.  We thank him for his great sense of dedication and commitment during his years here in St Mary’s with us.  His classmate, Fr Bobby Power, Ardfinnan, and who was also here in St Mary’s celebrated his Silver Jubilee last week.

Fr Cyprian: Fr Cyprian has been appointed as Chaplain to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ferrybank, Waterford.  We wish him health, happiness and fulfilment in his new ministry.  We will miss him here in St Mary’s.  He was beginning to settle in and find his feet.  Fr Gregory is a resident in St Joseph’s, Ferrybank, so I am sure he and Fr Cyprian will have many memories to recall and celebrate.  We thank Fr Cyprian for his great courage and dedication in what must have been a difficult time for him in his life as he tried to adjust to a new culture, food-experience and language.  We thank Fr Cyprian for his evangelising work in our Parish and town and his devotion to the Apostolate of Divine Mercy and the Legion of Mary.

Joseph Burke Memorial Walks

The Joseph Burke heritage trail walks are taking place on Saturday 1st   July from the Marlfield Hurling Club grounds with 2 different walks.  The Marlfield forest walk is in the woods two kilometres  west of Marlfield Village and the heritage trail walk is in the village from St Patricks Chapel  through the village via the roundabout  to st Patrick’s Well along the pondside. The assembly point for both walks is in the Marlfield Club Grounds which has adequate off road parking for cars. The walks commence at 2pm with bus transport to the start of the different walks and a pick up for the return. Please dress appropriately for the two different types of walks as stout footwear is advised for the forest trails walk. When back at the Marlfield Hurling Club Clubhouse after the walks, the village committee will be serving tea /scones /brack and apple tart for the hungry walkers. There is no charge for this event which is a co-operative effort between Tipperary Co. Council and Marlfield Village Association

Village work teams

We have finished the clean up on the pondside and it is looking very good. Nine fit and eager volunteers made short work of the accumulated leaf mould, weeds, branches and general muck along the walls and the parking bay. The next area on the list is the Loughtally road section which will need similar treatment to both road verges and the footpaths. Monday evening is the work night and we ask volunteers to bring their own hi vis vest, shovel or brush, or clippers and a pair of garden gloves. It is a most enjoyable hour or two working with your neighbours for the good of the little village and the results are immediately visible. More details on our work night from Noel Buckley, Teddy Lee, Kathleen Hogg and Bernie Lennon.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 25th June 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Sandy Stokes, Kilmore, Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
All whose Months Minds Occur at this time.
We remember especially the victims of the
atrocity in Manchester one month ago.

Anniversaries of
Fr. Ray Reidy, Joseph and Andrew Burke,
Edward Kennedy, Dick and Mary Walsh,
Mary Lyons, Maureen O’Shea, Pat Murray,
Helen McGrath, Rosie Foley, Caroline Thomas, Seamus Coffey, Maggie Fitzgerald,
Míceál Drohan, Madge Walsh, Liam Boyle and his mother Josie Boyle, Ray Barlow.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Fr. Ray Reidy (Anniv)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm Joseph and Andrew Burke (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Edward Kennedy (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Catherine Fahey (Months Mind)
11.00am Pat Murphy (Anniv)
12.30pm Peggy Casey (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People to Parish

Minsters 1st/2nd July 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team A
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 1
Altar Servers : St. Peters’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm
and 7pm to 7.30pm
Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday.
Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third Saturday in the Resurrection.
Sacrament of Marriage: Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice.
Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 61 24144 .
Masses : Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .Resurrection: 9.30 am Weekly and 10.00am Sunday. 
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Church Renovations:
Donations:€1,305.
We are most grateful to so many
parishioners and visitors who have donated €443,860 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €1,000, €300, €5
Balance to Pay: €56,140. Thank You

Parish Pastoral Council: Next Meeting Monday 26th June at 7.30pm , 22 Gladstone St.

Cancer Care Support Centre we aim to provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people with cancer and their families. Mon– Thurs 9.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm at 14 Wellington Street. 052 6182667.

A revolutionary Christian vision for our times on love and relationships Christopher West, world-renowned speaker and author is coming to Ireland this July to share on Pope John Paul II’s incredible vision of the human person, human love and the gift of our sexuality. Waterford 6th July @ 7.30pm Cathedral of the Most Holy
Trinity, Waterford (Donation only)
Tel: 01 6629543    Ask@pureinheartireland.com 

Mass at the Cross; The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will be on Monday 7th August.

Table Quiz : For the church restoration fund will be held on Thursday 20th July at 8.30pm in Moynihan’s Bar. Table of 4 – €20. Spot Prizes.

St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass: and blessing of graves for those buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery will be celebrated outdoors -weather permitting – on Thurs 27th July 2017 at 7.30pm. 

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church Irishtown.

Community Employment Admin Position
SS Peter and Pauls – Start Date : Mid October
Garda Vetting applies. Contact the Parish Office
61 29404 or Elaine Johnson for further details on
61 25679. Candidates must be unemployed for at least 1 year and registered with INTREO Office.
Some computer skills are required.

Marlfield: Joseph Burke Memorial Walks: – The Joseph Burke heritage trail walks are taking place on Saturday 1st July at 2pm from the Marlfield Hurling Club grounds with 2 different walks. There is adequate parking at the Club. There will be bus transport to the start of the different walks and a pick up for the return. Please dress appropriately, stout footwear is advised for the forest trail walk. Tea on return. This is a free event which is a cooperative effort between Tipperary County Council and Marlfield Village Association. All welcome.

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. Denis Waitley

This weekend we remember with fondness Fr. Ray Reidy whose Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at the 7.30pm Mass this Saturday in Ss Peter and Pauls.

Even the Hairs on your Head are Counted

Today’s Gospel is an affirmation for all those who feel persecuted in any way because of their beliefs or
because people are speaking badly about them, or those who feel alienated from their community, their family or even from God. During such times it can be extremely lonely to the point where one can lose their sense of purpose in this world. While we might not want to shout from the rooftops, as Jesus suggests, there is a message here to speak out, to talk it out. Today, spend time on the beautiful words of Jesus in this Gospel – ‘Even the hairs of your head are all counted, so do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows!’ The sparrow, one of the
smallest of birds, is cared for and loved by God. This is a reminder that no matter how insignificant we might feel or how challenging the circumstances get, God is with us, each of us. Once again, we are being told how sacred each and every person is and how much we are loved by God. In his eyes, each of us are precious. Today, recall the times or places where you felt God’s supporting presence.
‘When we travel through those wilderness places of our lives where we feel lost, insecure, lonely,
frustrated, discouraged, or overcome by busyness: Help us to trust in you, God of the journey. When we catch glimpses of the tremendous love you have for us and experience a deep, loving connection with others: Help us to trust in you, God of the journey.’ Joyce Rupp
Jane Mellet

Canon Brendan and Fr Michael and the Parishioners of SS Peter and Pauls welcome Fr Deo Mayanja to the Parish.
Fr Deo is originally from Uganda and is assigned to South Tipperary General Hospital but will be living here in the Parish. We wish him well.

SS Peter and Paul
Thursday the 29th June is the Feast of SS Peter and Paul namesakes of this Church.
Defend, O Lord, Thy people: and as they put their trust in the patronage of Thy holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, keep them ever by Thy protection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

All Ireland Rally for Life Save the 8th. All Ireland Rally for Life in Dublin on Saturday 1st July 2017. For Local Rally Bus Info please ring 01 8730465.

Collection for the Needs of the Diocese.
This annual collection will take place this weekend 24th/25th 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. It also goes towards funding Pope Francis’s Work with the poor in the guise of Peter’s Pence..

RTE Mass 2nd July:
Fr Michael Toomey will be celebrating Mass, along with the Suir Valley Choir from Carrick-On-Suir on RTE 1 on Sunday 2nd July. Also representing our parish at the Mass will be two of our altar servers.
The Mass begins at 11am. 

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 24th June

10:00am                                

  6:15pm                     Esther Mulcahy (1st Anniversary)

                                    Nancy Looby (nee Blake)  

Sunday 25th June

10:30am                   Michael & Sheila Kiely

12:00noon                 Valdus Zemaitis

                                    Wynne Family

                                    James Houlihan & Margaret Houlihan

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Síomha Rose Coyne who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate her parents, Dermot and Rosita, godparents, grandparents and extended family. 

We also welcome, Saoirse Claire McCarthy who was also baptised last weekend.  We congratulate her parents Eoin and Sabrina, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Diocesan needs collection: Peters Pence:  The special collection for the various needs and ministries of the Diocese will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.  Envelopes are available at Church doors.  This collection helps finance much of the work of Bishops House and Diocesan projects.

Last Saturday evening after the Vigil Mass we held our annual Corpus Christi Procession.  Thanks to all who helped and participated.  Thanks to James Joseph who led the Procession, his son Joseph James who carried the special Umbrella.  Thanks to Jim Connolly, Tomasz Cymerys, Andrew Conlon, Kevin Barry and Stephen Cooney who carried the canopy in the procession.  Thanks to Valerie Taylor who marshalled the First Communion children as a colour party.  Special thanks to Sgt. Kieran O’Regan and Genna Grogan who acted as stewards and accompanied us with the squad car on our route.

School Holidays:  This week all our young people will begin their summer holidays.  The Secondary School Exam pupils will just have completed their exams.  They deserve a little break and we wish them well in the future.  The Primary schools are beginning their holidays this week.  We wish them a happy and safe vacation and look forward to meeting them all again next September refreshed and enthusiastic.  The teachers also need a break.  Teaching is an intense occupation that can drain a person intellectually, physically and emotionally.  Teachers, enjoy your break.  It will help you recharge your batteries.

Eddie, our Sacristan would like to say a big thank you to all who returned their clerk envelopes, he really appreciates your generosity.  Anyone who has not returned their envelope, it is not too late to do so.

Congratulations to Anne Marie O’Rioran, Toberaheena and Bryan Halpin who were married in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney last week.  We wish the young couple many years of happiness and togetherness.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 2nd July 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Rita Meiklereid (née Lloyd) Newbridge, Kildare and formerly Clonmel.
Philip Carey, Willow Park, Clonmel.
Maura Power (née McDermott) Western Road.

Months Mind of:
Lilly Looby, Ann Walsh, Catherine Fahey.

Anniversaries of
John Toomey, Margaret Brennan. Pat Murphy, Peggy Casey, John and Michael McGrath,
Mary Dinan, Horan Family, David Nugent,
Liam Boyle and his mother Josie Boyle,
Jim Cleary, Eileen Weston, Tony Quirke,
Johnny Molloy, William O’Shea,
Michael (Mick) Kiely, Kit Halpin.
Birthday Rememberance: Alice Horan

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Catherine Fahey (Months Mind)
11.00am Pat Murphy (Anniv)
12.30pm Peggy Casey (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People to Parish

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Ann Walsh (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm Michael Flynn (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Joseph and Mary Hillery (Anniv)

Minsters 8th/9th July 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team B
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 2
Altar Servers : St. Paul’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm and 7pm to 7.30pm
Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday.
Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third Saturday in the Resurrection.
Sacrament of Marriage: Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice.
Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 61 24144 .
Masses : Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .Resurrection: 9.30 am Weekly and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Last Weeks Collections
Donations: €285.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €444,145 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €100, €85, €50, €50.
Balance to Pay: €55, 855. Thank You

Cancer Care Support Centre we aim to provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people with cancer and their families. Mon– Thurs 9.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm at 14 Wellington Street. 052 6182667.

A revolutionary Christian vision for our times on love and relationships Christopher West, world-renowned speaker and author. Waterford 6th July @ 7.30pm Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford (Donation only)
Tel: 01 6629543    Ask@pureinheartireland.com 

Mass at the Cross; The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will be on Monday 7th August.

Table Quiz : For the church restoration fund will be held on Thursday 20th July at 8.30pm in Moynihan’s Bar. Table of 4 – €20. Spot Prizes.

St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass: and blessing of graves for those buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery will be celebrated outdoors -weather permitting – on Thursday 27th July 2017 at 7.30pm. 

C.SAW: A support group for those bereaved by Suicide will take place at the C.SAW office William St., Clonmel on the 1st Thurs of every month at 2pm. Next Meeting Thursday 6th July. All Welcome.

Community Employment Admin Position
SS Peter and Pauls – Start Date : Mid October
Garda Vetting applies. Contact the Parish Office 61 29404 or Elaine Johnson for further details on 61 25679. Candidates must be unemployed for at least 1 year and registered with INTREO Office.
Some computer skills are required.

St Pio Prayer Group meet on the 1st Monday of each month and will meet this Monday 3rd July in St. Marys. Rosary at 6.30pm with Prayers & Mass for all petitions in the basket at 7pm.

Active Retirement: Next Meeting 7th, Final arrangements for our outing on 13th July.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th August 2017. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1400 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or Tel: 01 6753690.

RTE Mass 2nd July: Don’t forger Fr. Michael will be saying the 11am Mass with Suir Valley Choir and two local Altar Servers.

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
Mahatma Gandhi

We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Alicja Krac. Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents.

World Day of the Poor Announced by Pope Francis
The first World Day of the Poor will be observed in the universal Church on Sunday 19th November 2017 at the request of Pope Francis. In a special message published recently, Pope Francis explained that at the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy, he wanted to offer the Church a World Day of the Poor, “so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need.” The World Day of the Poor message is entitled, “Let us love, not with words but with deeds”. In the message Pope Francis invites “the whole Church, and men and women of good will everywhere, to turn their gaze on this day to all those who stretch out their hands and plead for our help and solidarity.”

DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
SS Peter & Paul’s
At the recent meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, the review of the practice of parishioners receiving Holy Communion in SS Peter & Paul’s Church took place.  Members acknowledged that there was an overwhelming improvement and great feedback from many people in the way parishioners are asked to come up and receive Holy communion. 
The council tried a number of ways to improve this over the 4 week period, including signs and announcements which have all helped and remind us of the way to approach at communion time. 
We would remind and request that the faithful in the main body of the church to approach the priests / ministers from the centre of the aisle, and go back by the side – thereby keeping the centre area free from being
locked. If seated in Our Lady’s side or the Sacred Heart side, please approach the minister(s) from this side only. Please do not cross over to another side, as ministers will go to areas where the faithful are queuing when their area has been distributed. A recommendation where there are not enough Extraordinary Ministers available, is that they would stand with the priest at the top of the Church by the altar and it is envisaged that the faithful would all come up the main centre aisle and return by the sides. this practice is done well in many other places across the country in similar Church buildings. For any person who cannot easily approach either the priest or minister, please remain in your seat and Holy Communion will be brought to you at your seat. Please let a minister know where possible. The council will review this again at the next meeting, and would strongly encourage any comments or suggestions should be made, preferably in writing, to the Secretary of the Parish Council. We are still hoping more people might apply to become Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and ministers of the word, so we can maintain our highest liturgical standards at every liturgy. The council also discussed a number of initiatives in the parish from September and again, welcome any comments or suggestions. 

First Friday Next Friday, 7th July is the First Friday of the month, a day when we bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound of our parish. Please contact one of the priests or ring the Parish Shop 61 22138 if you or someone you know needs a call.

Divine Mercy Devotions: Friday 7th July at 3pm in SS. Peter and Pauls. Everyone Welcome.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 1st July

10:00am                     The Hallinan Family

  6:15pm                     John & Eileen O’Sullivan

                                    Ellen Sweeney (2nd Anniversary)

                                    Lily Looby (Month’s Mind)

Sunday 2nd July

10:30am                    Helen Brazil

                                    Mary Healey

12:00noon                 Dan Hogan

                                    Pat McGrath (Irishtown)       

We welcome into the Christian faith community of St Mary’s, Sean Tobin who was baptised last weekend, we congratulate his parents, Richard and Claire, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

We also welcome, James Dennehy who was also baptised last weekend, we congratulate his parents, Brian and Caroline, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Saint Pio Prayer Group:  Meet the first Monday of the month, that is 3rd July,  Rosary and prayers at 6.30pm.  Mass at 7pm for all petitions placed on the Altar.  All are very welcome.

Divine Mercy Devotions:  Divine Mercy Devotions at St Peter & Paul’s Church on Friday 7th July at 3pm.  All welcome.

Thursday 27th July:  There will be Mass and Blessing of Graves at St Patrick’s Cemetery at 7.30pm.  All welcome.

Sick & Housebound:  If you or somebody you know is in hospital, nursing home or housebound and would like a visit from a priest, please contact any of the Priests or the Parish Office.

Diocesan needs collection: Peters Pence:  The special collection for the various needs and ministries of the Diocese will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  Envelopes are available at Church doors.  This collection helps finance much of the work of Bishops House and Diocesan projects.  Some of the services in need of funding are, Accord, the Family Ministry Office who offer support to all who are coming to terms with loss in their lives, CURA who offer crisis pregnancy counselling, St John’s Pastoral centre who host talks and events throughout the year.  These services need funding and depend so much on your generosity. 

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to Kathleen Lonergan, Abbey Road who was recently married in Powerstown to Stephen Hegarty.

Congratulations to Sean Ward, Glenconnor who was married to Samantha Coen, Thurles in Moycarkey last Saturday.

Congratulations also to Christopher David O’Loughlin, Collge Avenue who married Jacqueline Mary Murphy in Killenard, Co Laois last Friday.

We wish all the young couples many years of married happiness and togetherness.

Yearly Boxes of Envelopes:  The boxes which facilitate your weekly contribution to the Parish are now available in the Parish Office in the Church.  Parishioners who many not attend the Church still want to be associated with the Parish and the upkeep of the Church.  Our Church needs a re-painting so there will be some fund-raising events.  The best way of fund-raising is through the weekly envelope.  An added bonus to using the weekly envelope is that for anyone who is a taxpayer and who contributes €250 to the Parish in the year can bring an added bonus to the Parish in that the Revenue Commissioners will donate €67.50 to the Parish.  This scheme does not affect your tax liability in any way.  Application forms can be obtained from Maria in the Parish Office.  Some Parishes in the Diocese have benefitted by €20,000.00 from this scheme.

NEW IN:  Angel and Cherub graveside card holders and cards are available in the Parish Shop in the Crying Room.  Pop in and have a look.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 9th July 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Dick Smith, Lisronagh, Clonmel.
Catherine Madigan (née Mitchell) Marlfield.
Liam O’Brien, Carrigeen and Davis Row.
Joe Browne, St. Patricks Terrace.
Margaret O’Brien (née Ryan) Ballymakeera, Cork and formerly Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
Angela Dalton, Michael Cremin, Don Fennessy, Anne Walsh.

Anniversaries of
Dr. Diarmuid O’Regan, Joseph and Mary Hillery, Michael Flynn, Eldon Morris, Margaret and
Maurice Kenefick, The Burke Family,
Davey Noonan, Eileen Noonan, Annie Walsh,
Sally Drohan (1st Ann), Joe Drohan (12th Ann),
Breeda O’Donoghue, Ronnie Dawson,
Brigid O’Callaghan.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Ann Walsh (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm Michael Flynn (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Joseph and Mary Hillery (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Brenda Meehan (Months Mind)
11.00am Liam O’Brien (Anniv)
12.30pm Joseph Clancy (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Minsters 15th/16th July 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team C
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 3
Altar Servers : St. Peter’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm and 7pm to 7.30pm
Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday.
Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third Saturday in the Resurrection.
Sacrament of Marriage: Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice.
Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 61 24144.
Masses : Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .Resurrection: 9.30 am Weekly and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Last Weeks Collections
Diocesan Needs: €342 Donations:€110.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €443,970 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Donations: €100, €10.
Balance to Pay: €56,030. Thank You

Cancer Care Support Centre we aim to provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people with cancer and their families. Mon– Thurs 9.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm at 14 Wellington Street. 052 6182667. 

Mass at the Cross; The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will be on Monday 7th August.

St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass: and blessing of graves for those buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery will be celebrated outdoors -weather permitting – on Thurs 27th July 2017 at 7.30pm. 

The Monthly Medugorje Mass will take place at the Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday, 13th July at 8 pm with Rosary, Holy Mass and prayers for healing.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a blood donor clinic in the Clonmel Park Hotel on 10th – 13th July 2017 inclusive. Mon 5 –8.30pm. Tue, Weds & Thurs3 – 5pm & 7– 9pm.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 17th—Sunday 20th August 2017.The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, seewww.youth2000.ie or Tel: 01 6753690.

Community Employment Admin Position
SS Peter and Pauls – Start Date : Mid October
Garda Vetting applies. Contact the Parish Office 61 29404 or Elaine Johnson 61 25679. Must be unemployed for at least 1 year and registered with INTREO Office. Some computer skills are required.

Community Games Skittles Team Clonmel:
Congratulations to the St Peter and Pauls Under 12, 14 and 16 Skittles teams who all won gold at the Munster Community Games in University College Limerick last Saturday 1st July. These teams will now go on to represent Munster in the All Ireland Community Games in Abbotstown, Dublin in August. Sincere congratulations to their coaches Mary Walsh and Caroline and Robert Hogan and all involved with these very impressive teams.

Congratulations to Sr. Therése (Winnie) Farrell who is celebrating her 90th Birthday this weekend. Sr. Therése is originally from Crosse St in Clonmel and is 68 years a nun with the Little Sisters of the Assumption and has served on the Missions and with various Communities in Ireland. Although retired now and living in Finglas, Dublin with her fellow sisters she regularly visits Clonmel to see her sister Nellie Phelan in Dillon Street and her many nieces and nephews and extended family.

World Meeting of Families
21st—26th August 2018
Volunteers are needed in our Parish to run some programmes locally in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in 2018. Would you like to be involved? Are you down to earth? Are you a good listener? Do you respect
people? Do you have empathy? If you do then you are exactly what we need. Full Training will be given. Training in
Clonmel takes place on 6th September 2017. if you are interested and would like to know more then please contact the Parish Office on 61 29404.

Table Quiz : For the church restoration fund will be held on Thursday 20th July at 8.30pm in Moynihan’s Bar. Table of 4 – €20. Spot Prizes. Any Donations of Spot Prizes would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped into the Parish Shop or the Sacristy in the Church of the Resurrection.

Rest for your souls
Pope Francis had some strong words of advice recently for priests. As he ordained ten men to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday, he said in his homily: ‘A priest who has perhaps studied much theology and has achieved one or two or three advanced degrees, but has not learned to carry the Cross of Christ, is useless: he will be a good academic, a good professor, but not a priest. Please, I ask you in the name of Christ and of the church to be merciful, always: do not saddle the faithful with burdens they cannot carry – nor ought you so burden
yourselves. ‘He must have been thinking of the extract from Matthew’s Gospel that we hear today, where Jesus talks about the exact opposite of laying burdens on people – he promises to take them away, and to lighten our load.
     I don’t think Jesus is saying that the Christian life is always going to be easy, that there will not be burdens or crosses to carry, or that we should not hold ourselves to high standards. Rather, he is reminding us that when we find ourselves overburdened – tired, frustrated, afraid, overwhelmed, disheartened – help is at hand. He invites us to come to him, and to unload our troubles onto him. He is a place of rest for our weary souls. With Jesus on board, our minds and hearts will be lighter, and we can get on with our tasks with renewed energy and zeal. Tríona Doherty

Seisiun Night in Aid Of Family Carers on Thursday 13th July at 9pm in Cahir House Hotel.
Adm €10 per person. Children Free. All proceeds in aid of the South Tipp Branch of Family Carers Ireland. Contact Richie Molloy for Further Details 086 1727048 or 61 70455

Fatima Centenary: A Public Rosary will be recited at the ‘Our Lady of Fatima Grotto’ in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church yard on Thursday 13th July at 4pm. All Welcome.

Traditional Latin Mass : A Traditional Latin 1st Mass in honour of Saint Oliver Plunkett will be celebrated on Tuesday 11th July at 7pm in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Barronstrand Street, Waterford City. Celebrant: Fr. Alex Stewart FSSP, a newly ordained priest. Followed by his first blessings and blessings with the relic of St. Oliver Plunkett.
All are most welcome.

God’s dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion.
Desmond Tutu

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 8th July

10:00am                     Caoinnéan Fennessy (Month’s Mind)

  6:15pm                     Jack Hogan (2nd Anniversary)

                                    Paddy & Maureen Ahearne                     

Sunday 9th July

10:30am                 Margaret Bourke

                                    Con Donohoe, Dublin (Father of Fionnuala Hackett)

12:00noon               Michael Strappe 

Thursday 27th July:  There will be Mass and Blessing of Graves at St Patrick’s Cemetery at 7.30pm (Weather permitting).  Please bring a small bottle of Water to be blessed at the Mass so you may bless your loved ones graves after the Mass. All welcome.

Sick & Housebound:  If you or somebody you know is in hospital, nursing home or housebound and would like a visit from a priest, please contact any of the Priests or the Parish Office.

Wedding Anniversary:  Congratulations to John and Sheila Walsh, Ballingarrane who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary this Saturday.

Baptisms: We welcome into the Christian faith community of St Mary’s, Danny Avery Harte and Charlie Jacob Harte who were baptised last weekend, we congratulate their parents, Padraig and Laura, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

We also welcome, Maisie Fitzgerald who was also baptised last weekend, we congratulate her parents, Eoin and Aoife. Welcome also to Ruby Elizabeth Hannigan who was also baptised last weekend, we congratulate her parents Ben and Andrea.  Congratulations to the godparents, grandparents and extended families.

Wedding Bells : Congratulations to David Conway, Roaring Springs Road and Carol Kinnahan, Bansha who were married in Bansha this Saturday.  We wish the young couple many years of happiness and togetherness

A Massive Well Done to David Pyke, Albert Street. 

David Pyke, who  won the Irish Nationals in Dublin in June.  The son of Linda and Michael Pyke (Jnr), David has had a very successful year.  He won the British national championship in Manchester last July, then the All-Ireland championship in Belfast in October, the Munster title in November and the All Scotland title in Glasgow last February and then the World Irish Step Dancing in April. 

David first showed an interest in Irish dancing at the age of 4 and continued throughout his primary school years at St Mary’s CBS, competing in his first championship at the age of 7.  He is now attending Clonmel High School.

Well done David, it is great to see that your hard work and dedication has been recognised.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 16th July 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Nan Kerton (née Cremmins) Connolly Park.
Rosie Whelan, Tramore and Kilsheelan.
Alice O’Connor (née Davin) Old Toberaheena.
Alice Power (née O’Driscoll) Dublin and formerly Kilheffernan, Kilsheelan.

Months Mind of:
Donny McDonald, Anna Lanigan, Bridie Keane, Roberta Stokes, Brenda Meehan, Pat Ryan,
Frank O’Brien, Aileen Hallahan.

Anniversaries of
Patricia McGuckian, Liam O’Brien,
Joseph Clancy, John and Mary Corby, William Power, Margaret Ryan, Tim O’Connell, Nellie Hogan, Mary Behegan,
Paddy White (Wexford), Paddy Fahey,
Jeremiah O’Riordan, Kickham St.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Brenda Meehan (Months Mind)
11.00am Liam O’Brien (Anniv)
12.30pm Joseph Clancy (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish
Masses Next Weekend

Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Aiden Kilkelly (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm Stanley Griffin (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Maggeg Sheehan (Anniv)

Minsters 22mnd/23rd July 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team A
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 1
Altar Servers : St. Paul’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm and 7pm to 7.30pm
Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday.
Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First
Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third Saturday in the Resurrection.
Sacrament of Marriage: Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice.
Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 61 24144 .
Masses : Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .Resurrection: 9.30 am Weekly and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Last Weeks Collections
Donations:€135.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €444,105 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Donations: €100, €30, €5.
Balance to Pay: €55,895. Thank You.
***Payment of the Renovation Loan from the Offertory Collection: €13,895.
Balance to Pay: €42,000.***

Mass at the Cross; The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will be on Monday 7th August.

St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass: and blessing of graves for those buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery will be celebrated outdoors -weather permitting – on Thurs 27th July 2017 at 7.30pm. 

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 17th—Sunday 20th August 2017.The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or Tel: 01 6753690.

Table Quiz : For the church restoration fund will be held on Thursday 20th July at 8.30pm in Moynihan’s Bar. Table of 4 – €20. Spot Prizes.
Any Donations of Spot Prizes would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped into the Parish Shop or the Sacristy in the Resurrection.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service: would like to thank the 537 Donors attended our Blood Donor Clinic in Clonmel Park Hotel. Donating Blood is a precious gift that brings life and hope to patients their families and friends. This generosity and commitment to helping others is appreciated.

Visit of the Relic of St. Teresa of Calcutta Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford.
Thursday, July 20th
5.00pm – Arrival of Relic.
5.30pm – Mass, celebrated by Most Rev Bishop
Cullinan, followed by Veneration of Relic.
6.15pm – 7.15pm – Confessions.
7.30pm – Evening Prayer and Benediction.
Friday, July 21st
10.30am Mass followed by Veneration of Relic.
11.00am -12.00 noon Confessions.
3.00pm – Rosary followed by Veneration of Relic.
5.30pm – Mass followed by Veneration of Relic.
6.15pm – 7.15pm – Confessions.
7.30pm – Evening Prayer and Benediction.
Saturday, July 22nd
10.30am – Mass followed by Veneration of Relic.
11.00am – 12.00 noon – Confessions.
3.00pm – Departure of Relic.
Organised by the Knights of St. Columbanus.

World Meeting of Families 21st—26th August 2018
Volunteers are needed in our Parish to run some programmes locally in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in 2018. Would you like to be involved? Are you down to earth? Are you a good listener? Do you respect people? Do you have empathy? If you do then you are exactly what we need. Full Training will be given. Training in
Clonmel takes place on 6th September 2017. If you are interested and would like to know more then please contact the Parish Office on 61 29404.

‘Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.’
Benjamin Franklin

The Generous Sower
Can you picture it? I love the image of Jesus sitting in a boat, addressing the crowds on the beach. He
certainly knew how to hold their attention. And he knew they would understand him more clearly if he used the language of stories. Those listening would have been familiar with the cycle of planting seeds and waiting for them to produce a crop. One of the purposes of parables is to challenge the hearers to reflect and respond with faith. So this parable of the sower requires Jesus’ audience to decide what kind of soil they are. There is a message of judgment for those who are hardened like the rocky soil, and a message of hope for those who are receptive like the rich soil.       The figure of the sower is important too. The sower does not confine the seeds to soil that is fertile and ready for growth. Rather, the seeds are scattered everywhere – on the path, patches of rock, and among thorns. Jesus does not discriminate. His love is given out for all. He knows that some of it may be rejected, or accepted only on a superficial level, but he offers it anyway. That offer of love is never withdrawn. It might take a while to bear fruit, but it is always there. ‘Always there are doors that are not closed. Look for the doors that are at least a little bit open, enter and talk about common things and go on. Step by step.’ Pope Francis Tríona Doherty

Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle Saturday 12th August 2017
The Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle is now in its 8th year and has over the course of its life raised in excess of €75,000 for charitable causes. This year we invite people to participate and all funds raised will be for the Laura Lynn Foundation.
Cycle Routes: Option 1—60km. Meeting at Ss Peter and Pauls at 10am to Register and going Direct to
Tramore GAA Club. Route: Market St, Parnell St, Davis Rd, N24, Carrick on Suir– Pitstop, Fiddown Bridge, Kilmeaden, Turning right at Tramore Cross, Old
Tramore Road, Tramore Gaa Club.
Option 2—10km. The Kingfisher Direct to Tramore GAA Club. Meeting at 1pm to register and leaving at approx. 1.30pm. Route: The Kingfisher, Tramore Road, Tramore GAA Club. If you can’t participate then please support the cyclists and the Laura Lynn Foundation.

Trocaire National Collection for East Africa:
The Irish Bishops Conference has asked to hold a Trocaire national collection on 22nd/23rd July
regarding the current food crisis in East Africa. Prolonged drought has led to severe food shortages across the area and around 25 million people are in urgent need of assistance. Your generous contributions next weekend will assist in this urgent national appeal, and thank you in advance for your support. 

Fr John Harty: It has been announced that as part of nationwide changes Fr. John from the
Franciscan Friary who has been in Clonmel for over twenty years is moving to Cork. Fr. John is a well know figure around Clonmel and has served on the Parish Pastoral Council in Ss Peter and Pauls for many years and to date. His commitment to his ministry and his straight talking sermons are well know to all. We wish him well in his new ministry in Cork. Fr Pat Youngs and Br Dermot will come to Clonmel.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 15th July

10:00am                                

  6:15pm                     Teresa McArdle

                                    Cissie Allen & Kitty Denny

Sunday 16th July

10:30am                   Bridget Magan & Damien Magan

12:00noon                 Baby Harry Kiely

Thursday 27th July:  There will be Mass and Blessing of Graves at St Patrick’s Cemetery at 7.30pm (Weather permitting).  Please bring a small bottle of Water to be blessed at the Mass so you may bless your loved ones graves after the Mass. All welcome.

Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Eve Hennessy who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate her parents, Barry and Priscilla, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Church Gate Collection:  There will be a Church Gate Collection on behalf of Clonmel Commercials on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd July 2017. 

A massive Thank you and Well Done to Rory O’Donohoe, Silversmith and Fidelma O’Flaherty, Antique Jewellers for all the work they have put in with the beautiful hanging baskets and window boxes in Irishtown.  It really brightens up the place.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the Tipperary Ladies Football team who defended and retained their intermediate Munster Championship title last weekend.  This win added to the victory of our Senior hurlers and footballers last weekend.  Anna Carey, age 16, Irishtown was a member of the team. 

Another Parishioner, Cailin Napier is on the U16 Tipperary team.  There may be more Parishioners involved in the County Ladies football, if so, we would love to know.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 23rd July 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Noel Culligan, College Ave.
Frank Lawless Brisbane Australia, late Kilcash.
Peter (Sunny) Daniels, Ard Fatima.
Tommy Byrne, Ard Fatima.
William (Bill) Peters, Oliver Plunkett Tce.

Months Mind of:
Sandy Stokes, Aidan Kilkelly.

Anniversaries of
Mollie McMahon, Maggeg Sheehan,
Stanley Griffin, Billy McEvany,
Kathleen Kehoe, John Hanton, Ellen Mulcahy, Patrick and Mary Lawlor.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Aidan Kilkelly (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm Stanley Griffin (Anniv)

Church of the Resurrection
10am Maggeg Sheehan (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Arthur O’Malley (Months Mind) and his wife Ida O’Malley (Anniv)
11.00am Patrick and Josephine Burke (Anniv)
12.30pm Mass as Usual

Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Minsters 29th/30th July 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team B
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 2
Altar Servers : St. Peter’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm and 7pm to 7.30pm
Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday.
Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third Saturday in the Resurrection. Sacrament of Marriage:
Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice.
Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 61 24144 .
Masses : Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .Resurrection: 9.30 am Weekly and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Last Weeks Collections
Donations:€130.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €458,130 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Donations: €50, €30, €15, €10, €10, €5, €5, €5.
Balance to Pay: €41,870. Thank You.

St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass: and blessing of graves for those buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery will be celebrated outdoors -weather permitting – on Thurs 27th July 2017 at 7.30pm. 
Please bring a bottle of water to be blessed for your loved ones grave.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 17th—Sunday 20th August 2017.The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or Tel: 01 6753690.

World Meeting of Families 21st—26th August 2018: Volunteers are needed in our Parish to run some programmes locally in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in 2018. Would you like to be involved? Are you down to earth? Are you a good listener? Do you respect people? Do you have empathy? If you do then you are exactly what we need. Full Training will be given. Training in Clonmel takes place on 6th September 2017. If you are interested and would like to know more then please contact the Parish Office on 61 29404.

Knocklofty Rural Resource Centre (Rehab Care): invite you to attend a Family Fun Day on Thursday 27th July from 11am to 1.30pm at the Centre. Drive out the Wood Road past the turn off for Dungarvan and watch for the Rehab Care sign and turn left. A great day planned including home made jams, new potatoes and vegetables, cakes and buns for sale. Teas and coffees and a barbequed pig on a spit. Lots of fun and games for the children, face painting and lots more. All welcome.

In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. Dalai Lama

Trocaire National Collection for East Africa:
The Irish Bishops Conference has asked to hold a Trocaire national collection on this Weekend regarding the current food crisis in East Africa. Prolonged drought has led to severe food shortages across the area and around 25 million people are in urgent need of assistance. Your generous contributions this weekend will assist in this urgent national appeal, and thank you in advance for your support. 
All monies from our weekly collection in this church will go to Trocaire.

Changing the world
In 2009, the first Darkness Into Light event in aid of Pieta House took place in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Around 400 people walked the 5km course that year to raise funds for the suicide prevention charity. Fast forward to May this year, and more than 130,000 people took part in 150 Darkness Into Light events across Ireland and worldwide. Many of us will know someone who took part, or we may have got involved ourselves this year. As the crucial
message of hope and solidarity filters out from these events, who knows how many lives have been saved or
transformed over the years? Darkness Into Light is a great example of a movement which has grown from a small seed of an idea into a major force for good. The parable of the mustard seed, which we hear today, shows us that fantastic things can emerge from the most modest of beginnings, ‘the smallest of all seeds’. The disciples who first heard Jesus speak were ordinary people – not the religious leaders of the time or those in positions of power or influence. But they were the seeds from which the Church would grow down through the ages. Each act of kindness or forgiveness, each time we spread the Good News of Jesus in our own way, we are hastening the spread of God’s kingdom. These seeds grow and multiply, and bear abundant fruit even if we cannot always see the results. We can’t change the world in one go – but we can change our world. Tríona Doherty

Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage: Sunday July 30th 2017 Reek Sunday (or Garland Sunday) is an annual pilgrimage in Ireland. On the last Sunday in July, pilgrims climb Ireland’s “holiest mountain”, Croagh Patrick (Cruach Phádraig) in County Mayo, traditionally in their bare feet. The pilgrimage has been held yearly for about 1,500 years.

Traditional Latin Mass: A traditional Latin Mass with Gregorian Chant will be celebrated on Sunday 30th July at 10am in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Waterford. Celebrant Fr Andrzej Komorowski FSSP. All are most welcome.

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church Irishtown.

Feast of St Declan Annual Mass: Monday is the feast-day of St Declan of Ardmore /West Waterford, one of the Patrons of our Diocese. On Thursday 27th July the annual Mass at St Declan’s Well, Tour, situated between Aglish/Clashmore takes place at 12 noon with Confessions from 11.30am. All welcome.

Secular Franciscan Order: Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island, Wexford. Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady Tuesday 15th August. Cost €36. Includes Bus and Evening Meal. Leaving from Penny’s @11am Sharp. Names to the Friary Office.

Mass at the Cross; The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will be on Monday 7th August.

TABLE QUIZ – THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone who attended the recent Table Quiz in Moynihan’s for the restoration fund for SS Peter & Paul’s. There was a huge turnout – one of the biggest seen for such an event, and sincere thanks to all who attended, took part, and donated prizes. Special thanks to the Quiz committee Barry Doyle the Quizmaster, Tony Caine who assisted with sound, Eamon Ryan and Mark Dunphy who checked all the answers. Also to Paddy Doyle who arranged the event, and thanks also to Gerry and Anthony Moynihan for allowing us to host the night. The total amount raised including donations was €1,000 which is a wonderful amount. 
Thank you to everyone involved for making this such a successful evening. 

Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle
Cycle Routes: Option 1—60km. Meeting at Ss Peter and Pauls at 10am to Register and going Direct to
Tramore GAA Club. Route: Market St, Parnell St, Davis Rd, N24, Carrick on Suir– Pitstop, Fiddown Bridge, Kilmeaden, Turning right at Tramore Cross, Old Tramore Road, Tramore Gaa Club.
Option 2—10km. The Kingfisher Direct to Tramore GAA Club. Meeting at 1pm to register and leaving at approx. 1.30pm. Route: The Kingfisher, Tramore Road, Tramore GAA Club. If you can’t participate then please support the cyclists and the Laura Lynn Foundation.
Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle Saturday 12th August 2017 The Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle is now in its 8th year and has over the course of its life raised in excess of €75,000 for charitable causes. This year we invite people to participate and all funds raised will be for the Laura Lynn Foundation. For more information on routes etc please contact www.frcolmobrienmemorialcycle.com or admin@frcolmobrienmemorialcycle.com

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 22nd July

10:00am                    

  6:15pm                     Larry Hallinan (Ard Fatima)

                                    The O’Meara Family & Slattery Family, Old Bridge      

Sunday 23rd July

10:30am                   Gary Boyle

12:00noon                 Davy Power 

Thursday 27th July:  There will be Mass and Blessing of Graves at St Patrick’s Cemetery at 7.30pm (Weather permitting).  Please bring a small bottle of Water to be blessed at the Mass so you may bless your loved ones graves after the Mass. All welcome.

Baptisms: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s Abbie Ellen Sullivan who was baptised last weekend, we congratulate her parents, Shane and Mary, godparents, grandparents and extended family.  We also welcome Harry Edward Mansfied, we congratulate his parents, David and Ailish, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Church Gate Collection:  There will be a Church Gate Collection on behalf of Clonmel Commercials on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd July 2017.  

Birthday Wishes are extended this week to Timmy Ryan (Young Boy), Connolly Park who celebrated his birthday in the Cottage Hospital last week.  All the family were present to assist Timmy in blowing out the candles on his specially commissioned birthday cake.  We wish Timmy many more years of health and happiness.  Timmy entertained all present with a beautiful rendition of Slievenamon and My Way.

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to Shane Hartnett and Nicole Franey, Ballingarrane North who were married in Malaga recently. Congratulations also to Patrick O’Neill, Ard Fatima who married Margaret Sweeney in St Peter & Paul’s recently. We wish the young couples many years of married happiness and togetherness.

Turning of the Year

The year has turned towards the fall and the main indicator is the busy sound of the harvesting as the giant machines devour fields of golden grain. The church field was cut, straw gathered and grain removed to storage in a few hours on Saturday evening. It left behind the gorgeous smell of freshly cut straw and a field which had a number one cut.

Village work party

Great progress has been made in the last few weeks on recovering the village environment from the spurt of growth early this year. The footpath along the Marlfield Hurling Club has been given a nice trim and swept. The Pondside road has also had the attention of the shovel, brush and clipper and looking good. The work area for the next few Monday evenings is the road from Patricks Well Cross to the Well and it is all hand on deck. Noel Buckley is co-ordinating the work programme and the working party meet at 7pm at the cross. Bring a hi vis vest, something to work with and a pair of gloves as the nettles are viscous.

Renovations

Work is in full flow at the lodges inside the estate entrance and a full scale sympathetic renovation is planned. The entrance lodges are one of the finest examples of their type in this part of Ireland and when restored will add to the visual ambiance of our fair village.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 30th July 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Very Rev. Fr Maurice (Mossie) O’Gorman, Glasha, Ballymacrbry.
Frank Flood, Thomas Street and late Kilkenny.
Catherine Ryan (Née Quigley) Abbey Road.

Months Mind of:
Arthur O’Malley, Rita Meiklereid, Philip Carey, Maura Power.

Anniversaries of
Ida O’Malley, O’Keeffe, Condon, Maher and Cantwell Families, Patrick and Josephine Burke, Tom and Nell Coffey, Biddy and Willie Conway, Jack, Kate & James Harney, Joe Hannan, Walty Ryan, O’Malley Family.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Arthur O’Malley (Months Mind) and his wife Ida O’Malley (Anniv)
11.00am Patrick and Josephine Burke (Anniv)
12.30pm Mass as Usual
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Mass as Usual
11.00am Aidan O’Dwyer, Spa Rd. (2nd Anniv)
12.30pm P.J. Thompson (1st Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Seán, Stephen and Mary Corcoran (Anniv)

Minsters 5th/6th August 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team C
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 3
Altar Servers : St. Paul’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm
and 7pm to 7.30pm Ministry to the Sick/ Nursing Homes : Mass at Melview Nursing Home. Sacrament of anointing of the sick on request. Sacrament of Holy Communion every First Friday. Sacrament of Baptism: 5pm on the First Saturday of the month in Ss. Peter & Pauls and on the third Saturday in the Resurrection. Sacrament of Marriage: Consult with one of the Priests to secure a date. Church and State Require at least 3 months notice. Pre –Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre– marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 61 24144 .Masses : Peter and Pauls: Vigil: 7.30pm Sun:11am & 12.30pm. 1 pm Week Days
Resurrection: 9.30 am Week Days
and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM

Last Weeks Collections
Trocaire: €15,586
Donation as a result of Table Quiz: €1,000.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €459,130 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €1,000.
Balance to Pay: €40,870. Thank You.

World Meeting of Families 21st—26th
August 2018 Volunteers are needed in our Parish to run some programmes locally in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in 2018. Would you like to be involved? Are you down to earth? Are you a good listener? Do you respect people? Do you have empathy? If you do then you are exactly what we need. Full Training will be given. Training in Clonmel takes place on 6th Sept 2017. If you are interested and would like to know more then please contact the Parish Office on 61 29404.

C.SAW: A support group for those bereaved by Suicide will take place at the C.SAW office in William St., Clonmel on the 1st Thurs of every month at 2pm. Next Meeting Thursday 3rd Aug.

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.
Mother Teresa

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church Irishtown and on the First Friday of the month is Ss Peter and Pauls at 3pm.

Secular Franciscan Order: Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island, Wexford. Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady Tuesday 15th August. Cost €36.
Includes Bus and Evening Meal. Leaving from Penny’s @11am Sharp. Names to the Friary Office.

Mass at the Cross; The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will be on Monday 7th August.

Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle
Saturday 12th August 2017 The Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle is now in its 8th year in excess of €75,000 for charitable causes. This year all funds raised will be for the Laura Lynn Foundation. For more information on routes etc please contact www.frcolmobrienmemorialcycle.com or admin@frcolmobrienmemorialcycle.com

The Monthly Medugorje Mass will take place at the Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday, 10th August at 8 pm with Rosary, Holy Mass and prayers for healing.

Fr Larry Mulligan O.F.M.: We here in the Parish of SS Peter & Pauls would like to wish Fr Larry from the Friary in Clonmel a speedy recovery from his recent illness.

re hidden or buried and we have to go in search of them, and to remember to bring them to others. The kingdom of God is always close at hand and within each of us. Tríona Doherty

ROME & ASSISI APRIL 2018
Following on from the very successful pilgrimage last year to San Giovanni – Fr Michael Toomey is arranging a pilgrimage for the parishioners in and around Clonmel from 6- 12 April 2018 to Rome and Assisi. The tour coincides with Divine Mercy Sunday and will include a visit to the Vatican and be part of the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, and hear his Regina Caeli Address. (Subject to the Pope being in Rome)
Other highlights of the tour include:
Three nights in Residenza Madri Pie religious guesthouse in Rome, located close to the
Vatican on a bed and breakfast basis
Half day guided tour of Rome with local expert guide Visit the main sights in Rome
Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday outside in the Vatican and to hear Pope Francis’ Regina Caeli
Three nights in the Frate Sole hotel in Santa Maria degli Angeli, Lower Assisi (opposite the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels.)
Breakfast and evening meal served each day at the Frate Sole Hotel
Full day visit to Upper Assisi
Full day excursion to Cascia to the shrine of St Rita.
The total cost, including flights, hotels, transfers, tips and breakfast (with evening meal for the three nights in Assisi) is €859 pps.
Bookings can be made directly to Joe Walsh Tours on 01- 241 0800. (Quote Fr Michael Toomey Booking). Early booking is advised as there are limited places available.
Further details are in the Church Porches.

First Friday
Next Friday, 4th August is the First Friday of the month, a day when we bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound of our parish. Please contact one of the priests or ring the Parish Shop 6122138 if you or someone you know needs a call.

St Patrick’s Cemetery Mass
Many thanks to all who assisted and prepared for the Mass in St Patrick’s Cemetery last Thursday.
Special thanks to our musicians, Eamon, Maria and Gillian – to John and all the groundsmen who helped set up and
arranged the chairs, and to Luke Sheehan for all his help. Also sincere thanks to our reader, Extraordinary
Ministers, T.J. our server, – and all who held umbrellas for ministers during Holy Communion. Thanks also to the very large crowd who attended and prayed at their loved ones graves.
May they all Rest in Peace.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
Matthew 13:44-52
1. Have you ever found yourself saying ‘that was worth it’ after giving up something (time, pleasure, money, etc.)? What was the treasure that made the sacrifice worthwhile?
2. The ‘kingdom of heaven’ is when God is really the ruler in our life. What treasures have you obtained when you
allow God to be at the centre of your life?
3. In life we gather a lot of things, some good and some bad. The wise person in the kingdom of heaven knows how to sit down and make decisions on what to keep and what to discard. When have you undertaken that kind of discernment? What have you discarded? What have you retained?
John Byrne osa