Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 29th July

10:00am                    

  6:15pm                     Peggy Cahill (1st Anniversary)

                                    Philly Scully

                                    Patrick Guidera        

Sunday 30th July

10:30am                  

12:00noon                 Special Intention      

Friday 4th August: First Friday:  Holy Communion will be taken out to all housebound and sick Parishioners.

Saturday 5th August: First Saturday.  Reconciliation service at 10am Mass.

Divine Mercy Devotions: St Peter & Paul’s Friday 4th August at 3pm.  All welcome.

Baptisms: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Mia Dolores McCormack who was baptised last weekend, we congratulate her parents, John and Pauline.  Welcome also to Tadgh O’Regan, congratulations to his parents Aaron and Aisling.  We also welcome Aaron John Nalonn, we congratulate his parents Nalonn and Clara.  And welcome to Holly Cloona, congratulations to her parents John and Riha.  We congratulate all the godparents, grandparents and extended families.

St Mary’s Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2017:  The bus will be arriving at St Mary’s at 4am on Friday 4th August and will be leaving at 4.30am SHARP.

PARISH OFFICE/SHOP CLOSED:  The Parish Office and Shop will be closed from Monday 31st July and will re-open on Monday 14th August.  Apologies for any inconvenience.

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to Terence Casey, Limerick and Geraldine O’Reilly, Brook Crescent, Old Bridge who were married in St Mary’s last Saturday.

Congratulations also to Robert Kennedy, St Joseph’s Terrace, Elm Park and Dromard Close and Linda Britton, Oakland Drive who were married in St Mary’s this Friday. We wish the young couples every blessing and many years of married happiness, contentment and togetherness.

Golden Jubilee:  Congratulations to Ann and Liam Reidy, Sheehy Terrace who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their Wedding last Friday night.  We wish them many more years of health and happiness.

Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Our Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes flies out on Friday 4th August.  We wish them a happy and spiritually enriching experience.  For those of us at home we can join in the Pilgrimage by sending out petitions and during the time of the Pilgrimage we will have prayers to our Lady of Lourdes at our Masses here in St Mary’s as a sign of our solidarity and participation.

Condolences

Marlfield Village extends its condolences to the Madigan family of Moore’s Road on the recent death of Catherine Madigan mother of Michael, John and Freda. To all Madigan families we extend our deepest sympathy at this time. May she rest in peace.

Marlfield Scrapbook

The Marlfield Village Committee is asking residents and friends to dig out any articles or photographs which can be included in the Village Scrapbook which is presently being compiled. If you are in contact with former residents ask if they have any items of interest and to photocopy for the committee. After the Marlfield Heritage Trail publication the committee are up to speed on the type of subjects which can be included and items of historical interest are in demand. Please contact any of the committee or call mobile no 0862937220.

                Village Work Programme

Work continues on the Village environmental works each Monday evening commencing at 7pm. The co-ordinators are Teddy Lee and Noel Buckley who have a list of projects. A text message is sent each Monday evening giving location of work party and type of tasks involved. The Village Committee encourage everyone to get involved in what is a lovely social occasion lasting about  an hour and what is needed is enthuasim, elbow grease and something to work with. Call Bernard on mobile no 0862937220 and get added to the group text and  enjoy playing a part in keeping our lovely village the gem of the south.

Calling all former Adult and Junior STAG Art Members. We are looking for any photos, memorabilia, artwork and  anecdotes relating  to STAG over the past 49 years for inclusion in a book that  is being prepared  for  Adult STAG’s 50^th Anniversary  which occurs in 2018. Everything will be photographed  and returned  in perfect condition and stories will be recorded for use  in one of STAG’s many Exhibitions in 2018. We are also looking for names, addresses, phone nos. and approx. dates  as to membership also from both sections even though the Juniors have  a few more years to go for their 50^th anniversary!

STAG’s Wednesday mornings in the Arts Centre, Nelson St., Clonmel will start up again this Wednesday 20^th Sept. from 10. 30 to 12. 30 a.m. Please text the Organiser at 0868096823 if you intend to avail of this extra session . Our normal  night sessions for Adult artists continues on Tuesday nights in the Art Room, Infant School, behind St. Peter and Paul’s Primary School, Kickham St., Clonmel and members are welcome to attend both sessions if they wish at no extra cost. We expect great attendance  from the Adult members from now on  as we will have 4 Exhibitions to get artwork prepared  for  and several  art outings and painting holidays organised for next year!

Junior STAG is now full. A waiting list is in operation  so please contact the Organiser for inclusion in the next session which is from  midterm in November to December 2017. We run two art classes on Saturday mornings,  the Primary Group from 9 years to 6^th class and the Seniors  from 1^st years to Leaving Certs.

Artwork by STAG Adult Artists is always available to purchase by contacting the Organisier at 0868096823.

Maureen Purcell, Organiser STAG  0868096823

www.s-t-a-g.ie

All clubs are back in action this week after the summer break. Both Clonmel Bridge Club and The ’52 Bridge Club played all through the summer season and had great attendance. It is with sadness that we all heard of the death of Alice O’Connor during the break. Alice loved her game of bridge and, although she was sick, managed to play on the Monday night before she died. We will all miss her at the Centre and extend our sincere sympathies to her family. May she rest in peace. 

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 24th September 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 29404
Rev. Deacon Gidolf 61 22138 (Parish Shop)

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
All those who have died in the recent Hurricanes in America and the Earthquakes in Mexico.
Months Mind of:
Anna Lanigan, Phyllis O’Brien, Shaun Keane.
Anniversaries of
Mary Nolan, Kitty Leo, John Gunne,
Maureen O’Brien, Alice and Michael McNamara, Bernard Grogan, John lynch, Paddy Griffin,
James and Mary Prendergast, Tony O’Neill,
John O’Callaghan.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Anna Lanigan (Months Mind)
11.00am Kitty Leo (Anniv)
12.30pm John Gunne (2nd Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Eric O’Sullivan (1st Anniv)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm John Phelan and granddaughter
Niamh Rice (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Mary Corcoran (2nd Anniv)
Minsters 30th September / 1st October 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 1pmand 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 Fri.
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
Bereavement Counselling:
SS Peter and Pauls offers a
Bereavement Counselling Service that is free of charge and provided by trained Bereavement
Counsellors from the Parish.
All counselling is confidential.
Contact the Parish Shop for details
Do You Want to Advertise an upcoming event? Is there something that you feel would be of interest to the Community? Email in your piece to parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com or ring 052 6122138 or call to the Parish Office. Deadline before 12pm on each

Lectio Divina Reflections on the Sunday Gospels. St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford every Wednesday night, 7.30 p.m. Donation: €5 including light refreshments. There is one way of listening to what the Lord wishes to tell us in His Word .It is what we call lectio divina’ Pope Francis
Parish Pastoral Council: Next Meeting Monday 25th Sept at 7.30pm , 22 Gladstone St.
Eucharistic Adoration Retreat on Sunday 8th October at the Glencomeragh House of Prayer Kilsheelan from 2pm. Cost €10. All welcome.
A weekend of “Prayer For Our Land” conference in Knock, Co. Mayo on 20th to 22nd Oct. Please come and join us to pray for conversion in our families, parishes, government and land. Speakers: Fr. John Keane, Noel Byrne, Aidan Byrne, Fr. Lawrence CFR, of Moyross. Tel: Patricia 087 9130909 or Theresa 086 3241269.
Regional Workshop, Liturgical Music facilitated by the Irish Church Music Association Team.
Clonmel Park Hotel, Wednesday 4th Oct 7.30pm to 9.30. Cost: €10. Regional Gathering of choirs for the Dioceses of Waterford&Lismore, Cashel&Emly & Ossory. New music for the liturgical year including suitable repertoire for World Meeting of Families.
Rome and Assisi. 6th-12th April. Total Cost €859
Booking 01 241 0800. (Quote Fr. Michael Toomey)

Last Weeks Collections
Collection: €1, 057 Envelopes: €1,010
Donations: €2,785
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €466,000 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €2,500, €100, €5.
€180 from Sale of Choir CD.
Total from CD to date €10,500.
Balance to Pay: €31,215. Thank You.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.
Maya Angelou

Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima:
The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima has Arrived in St. Mary’s Parish and will be here until Monday 25th Sept.
Do You Want to Advertise an upcoming event?
Is there something that you feel would be of interest to the Community? E-mail parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com or ring 052 6122138 or call to the Parish Office. Deadline before 12pm on each Thursday.
Mexico and United States: Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have been affected by the devastating hurricanes in and off the coast of America and the latest Earthquakes in Mexico.
We pray for those who have lost their lives and their families.
Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church Irishtown.
Mission Sunday 22nd October. The theme for this year is ‘Reach Out, Spread the Joy’.
Autumn Collection for the Priests of the Parish 2017
The Annual Autumn Collection takes place today Sunday 24th September. As usual your continued support is greatly appreciated.
An Envelope may have been delivered to your home but if not Envelopes are available in the Church . If you use the Weekly
Envelopes the Green Envelope in the box is for this Collection.
Distributors Thank you for your invaluable support.
Your dedication is appreciated and does not go unnoticed.

ALTAR SERVERS
In the coming weeks, we will be contacting the local schools and encouraging more altar servers to join our ever
growing teams. To serve at the Altar is a huge assistance to the community, while also aiding in developing the child to grow in love and service of God. If any parent wishes their child to become a server and have not received the forms, please contact your school or the parish office. We thank all our current a past servers for their dedication and respectful service at the altar.

ROME & ASSISI 2018
There are only a limited number of places now available for the Clonmel Parishes Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi (6-12 April 2018).
The total cost, including flights, hotels, transfers, tips and breakfast (with evening meal for 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)
Insurance
We are all aware of how important it is to have insurance. This week we paid €14,247 to cover our Parish Insurance for 17/18.

Saint Days:
Saturday 23rd Sept: St. Pio
Wednesday 27th Sept: St. Vincent de Paul
Friday 29th Sept: The Archangels, Ss Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.

I am a grumbler
Many of Jesus’ parables are difficult. We are invited to place ourselves in the story. Which character do we identify with? To which group would we belong? Sometimes we find ourselves sympathising with the character who turns out to be in the wrong. God’s ways are not our ways! The parable of the labourers in the vineyard is one of those tricky ones. We are drawn into the story, and we feel some sympathy for the crowd who end up grumbling at the landowner. These early birds who were hired at daybreak have done the most work. They have toiled all day in the heat, doing far more labour than those who were hired only at the last minute – yet they all receive the same pay. It’s hardly fair, is it? But the landowner makes his point: ‘Why be envious because I am generous?’ Of course, Jesus anticipates the discomfort of his audience. He uses parables to gently pull the rug from under their feet, to challenge their assumptions, and offer them a new way of thinking that is focused not on themselves, but on the wider
community. Place yourself in the story. If you identify with the grumblers, ask yourself why. Why should we be concerned about what others are getting? Who are we to judge what others deserve? Surely we, too, should want God’s love and blessings to be extended to everyone! Tríona Doherty

John Paul II Awards
Presented by Archbishop Cullinan with special guest Archbishop Okolo the Papal Nuncio to Ireland takes place on Friday 29th September at 7.30pm in Ss Peter and Paul’s.
This is not just for award students and families.
All are welcome to this very special occasion

Day For Life, Sunday, 1st October 2017
‘O Mary, Mother of the Life Within, all life we entrust to you; The life of every expectant mother and the child within her womb: The life of every human body, the life of every human soul; The life of every newborn child and the life of all grown old.
You held the Lord to your own heart and drew Him so close in. So draw us now in all our needs, O
Mother of the Life Within.’ Amen. www.dayforlife.org

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 23rd September

10:00am               

  6:15pm                Michael O’Mahoney, Cherrymount

                                    Martin & Brigid Behan                    

Sunday 24th September

10:30am                Paddy Aylward & Len Aylward (1st Anniversary)

12:00noon               Chris McGrath (1st Anniversary)

                                    Shirley McGuire       

  7:00pm                Mass with Holy Hour and Benediction    

 Adoration Meeting:  There will be an Adoration Meeting next Wednesday 27th September at 7pm in St Mary’s Church. 

Confirmation Class 2018:  Meeting of all parents of children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this coming year on Tuesday night at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Primary School Hall. 

Congratulations to Sr de Sales, Presentation Convent who celebrated the Platinum

Jubilee of her Profession last Tuesday.  We wish Sr de Sales many more years of health and happiness and thank her for her great service and dedication to Presentation Primary in particular and Clonmel town generally. 

The envelopes for the Autumn Collection are now available for distributors in the Crying Room Office.  The Autumn collection will be taken up at all Masses on Saturday7th and Sunday 8th of October. 

Book Launch:  Congratulations to Lisha Walsh, Marlfield who has launched her first book of poetry  –  Poetry through the Lens. 

Best of Luck:  Best of luck to the Tipperary ladies football team who meet Tyrone in the Ladies Intermediate All-Ireland final this Sunday.  Best of luck to our two Parishioners who are playing, Anna Carey, Irishtown and Niamh Lonergan, Loughtally. 

Birthday Wishes:  Congratulations and Birthday Wishes to Bridie O’Dwyer Snr., Toberaheena, now resident in Rathkeevan who celebrated her 104th birthday last week.  Bridie is hale and hearty and we hope and pray she will be with us for many more years. 

World Meeting of Families:  Training night for people wishing to act as Parish Preparation Co-ordinators will be held in Hotel Minella this Thursday 5th October at 7.00pm.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 1st October 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 29404
Rev. Deacon Gidolf 61 22138 (Parish Shop)

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Gerard (Gerry) O’Sullivan, Rathkeevan, Clonmel.
Christine Kennedy, Upper Knocklucas, Clonmel.
Paddy Cantwell, Grattan Place and late
Kilkenny City.
Frances Butler (née Byrne) Inis na Managh,
Clonmel and Artane, Dublin..

Months Mind of:
Nell Browne, Brian Hennessy, Philomena Curtin, Jimmy O’Mahony, Martin O’Connor.

Anniversaries of
George Gregory, Paddy Stapleton and Daughter in law Evelyn, Eric O’Sullivan, Mary Corcoran, John Phelan and Grandaughter Niamh Rice,
Maureen and Eddie English, Thomas.
Patricia and Susan Lonergan, Mary Hogan,
Barbara Williams, William O’Keeffe.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Eric O’Sullivan (1st Anniv)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm John Phelan and granddaughter
Niamh Rice (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Mary Corcoran (2nd Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Jimmy O’Mahony (Months Mind)
11.00am Kitty, Mick and Noreen English (Anniv)
12.30pm Dane Fogarty (Anniv)

Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Minsters 7th/8th October 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team C
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 3
Altar Servers : St. Peters.

Ministers please note that there was an error on the last rota, sincere apologies. There are now Envelopes with the new corrected rotas available for collection in the Sacristies, they also contain information re the meeting held some weeks ago and contact details for other Ministers should you need to change/swop your rota. Thank you for your continued dedication to your Ministry.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pmand 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 Fri.
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
Bereavement Support:
SS Peter and Pauls offers a Bereavement Support Service that is free of charge and provided by a trained Bereavement Support Group from the Parish.
Confidentiality is Guaranteed.
Contact the Parish Shop for details

Lectio Divina Reflections on the Sunday Gospels. St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford every Wednesday night, 7.30 p.m. Donation: €5 including light refreshments.

Eucharistic Adoration Retreat on Sunday 8th October at the Glencomeragh House of Prayer Kilsheelan from 2pm. Cost €10. All welcome.

A weekend of “Prayer For Our Land”
conference in Knock, Co. Mayo on 20th to 22nd Oct. Please come and join us to pray for conversion in our families, parishes, government and land. Speakers: Fr. John Keane, Noel Byrne, Aidan Byrne, Fr. Lawrence CFR, of Moyross. Tel: Patricia 087 9130909 or Theresa 086 3241269.

Active Retirement in Place4u. Next Meeting
Thursday October12th at 3pm. Raffle on the day.

bTraining night for volunteers will be held in Hotel Minella this Thursday 5th October at 7.00pm. If you have an interest please come along. All welcome.

Items for the Newsletter Ring 61 29904 or e-mail parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com

Donations: €190.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €468,975 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €100, €50, €40.
Balance to Pay: €31,025. Thank You.

The weak can never forgive.
Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Mahatma Gandhi

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

Mission Sunday 22nd October. The theme for this year is ‘Reach Out, Spread the Joy’.

St Pio Prayer Group meet on the 1st Monday of each month and will meet this Monday 2nd October in St. Marys. Rosary at 6.30pm with Prayers & Mass for all petitions in the basket at 7pm.

Suir Valley Choir After inviting Fr Michael to celebrate Mass with them in July on RTE 1, we are delighted to welcome the Suir Valley Choir to sing at the 12.30pm Mass on Sunday 15th October in SS Peter & Paul’s Church. The choir sing at many celebrations of Mass in various parishes and communities in Carrick-On-Suir, and regularly
perform at other charity and musical events. We look forward to welcoming them here on 15th Oct.

Day For Life, Sunday, 1st October 2017
Today is Day for Life and is is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. For more information www.dayforlife.org

Regional Workshop, Liturgical Music facilitated by the Irish Church Music Association Team.
Clonmel Park Hotel, Wednesday 4th Oct 7.30pm to 9.30. Cost: €10.
Autumn Collection for the Priests of the Parish 2017

Thank you to all of our Parishioners for your support of the Autumn Collection last week. Thank you also to the Collectors and Distributors without whom it could not happen. We are aware that some areas in the Parish did not receive an envelope, but they are still available in both churches and can be dropped into the sacristy or the Parish Shop at any time.
Thank you again for your support.

First Friday
Next Friday, 6th October 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.

THANK YOU
The Pope John Paul II Award committee would like to thank all who assisted and attended the lovely award ceremony which took place on Friday in Ss Peter & Paul’s. Over 120 students and young people were awarded this prestigious award, from Bishop Cullinan, with the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Okolo as guest of honour. Thanks to the sacristans, stewards, and office staff who assisted, along with special thanks to the Clonmel Branch of the Irish Red Cross and An Garda Síochána for their presence.
In the coming weeks, this years students begin their ministry in the parishes and our good wishes and blessings are with them.

ORDINATION IN OUR DIOCESE
On Sunday October 1st, the Parish of Dunhill & Fenor will see one of their parishioners, Brendan Gallagher, ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. He joins Deacon Lazarus on our team of permanent deacons in the diocese of Waterford and Lismore. We pray for Brendan and his wife Bridget and their family, as they prepare for this special occasion which will take place at 3pm in Holy Cross Church, Tramore.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS —— Matthew 21:28-32
1. It is possible to be a dutiful and observant Christian, and yet feel there is something missing. It makes such a difference when your heart is in what you are doing – so much better than just going through the motions.
Where do you experience that most in your life?
2. The desire of Jesus for us is that we grow in that kind of committed, enthusiastic involvement in life.
What encourages you to grow in this way?
3. The elders probably thought well of themselves in contrast to the tax collectors and sinners. Perhaps you know some unconventional people, ones who appear to ignore the ‘right’ way of doing things, and yet they have taught you something about true goodness. John Byrne osa Email jpbyrneosa@gmail.com

Rome and Assisi. 6th-12th April. Total Cost €€859
Booking 01 241 0800. (Quote Fr. Michael Toomey)

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 30th September

10:00am                    

  6:15pm                     Paddy & Kathleen Hogan

                                    Thomas (Tom) Condon

                                    Kitty Mulcahy

Sunday 1st October

10:30am                     Patrick Magan         

12:00noon       

Saint Pio Prayer Group:  Meet the first Monday of the month, that is 2nd October,  Rosary and prayers at 6.30pm.  Mass at 7pm for all petitions placed on the Altar.  All are very welcome.  

The envelopes for the Autumn Collection are now available for distributors in the Crying Room Office.  The Autumn collection will be taken up at all Masses on Saturday7th and Sunday 8th of October. 

World Meeting of Families:  Training night for people wishing to act as Parish Preparation Co-ordinators will be held in Hotel Minella on Thursday 5th October at 7.00pm.

First Friday: Next Friday, Communion to the sick and housebound. 

First Saturday:  Reconciliation at 10am Mass. 

Birthday Wishes to Darragh Egan, one of our Altar Servers at the 12.00 Sunday Mass who celebrated his 12th Birthday last Monday. 

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Isabelle Sophia Bove who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate her parents Jack and Danielle, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

All-Ireland Champions: Congratulations to the Tipperary Intermediate ladies football team who won the All-Ireland title in Croke Park last Sunday.  Two of our parishioners, Anna Carey, Irishtown and Niamh Lonergan, Loughtally were on the Panel.  Two past students of Gaelscoil, Aine Fitzgerald and Gilian O’Brien were also on the panel.  Anna Carey is also a past pupil of the Gaelscoil.  Aine’s mother, Karen is principal of the Gaelscoil.

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to Edward Buck and Yvonne Dennehy who were married in St Mary’s last Saturday.  We wish Ed and Yvonne many years of married happiness and togetherness.

Fatima Triduum:  Our Fatima Centenary celebration went very well last weekend.  Thanks to all who attended and participated.  Special thanks to Fr Ailbe O’Reilly who led us in our liturgies.  We wish him every blessing and success in his work of promoting the message of Fatima.

John Paul II Awards

The John Paul II awards were instituted by the Dromore Diocese to promote and recognise young peoples involvement in Parish and Community life.  It is now established in our Diocese.  This year 11 young girls, Charlotte Keane, Nicola Plescakj, Haley Plescakh, Ellie Mackey, Rebecca Prendergast, Sally Quilivan, Saoirse Gavin, Fionnuala Hoctor, Shannon Looby, Lauren Quigley and Orla Adamson will receive their Golden award for their involvement with the Children’s Liturgy at our 10.30am Sunday Mass.  David O’Callaghan and Tony Murray will also receive the Gold Award for their services as Assistant Sacristans and Eucharistic Ministers.  We say well done.  We hope and pray you will remain involved in the Parish and the development of your faith.

Tidy Towns Report

The written copy of the 2017 Tidy Towns adjudication report dropped into the village secretary’s letter box early Tuesday morning and welcome news it had. The Marlfield Village marks were increased by 9 bringing our year’s work to the grand total of 294.the village gained in all barring one category and we noted the synopsis with great interest. We are up there with the top villages and with our new found energy and commitment we are up for it again next year. The report can be summed up in an extract from the adjudication “The natural stone walls throughout the village are incredibly impressive and they, along with the lovely mature trees, provide so much of the distinctive character of Marlfield”. A full copy of the adjudication report will be hand delivered to all villagers asap.

A Lovely Cuppa.

This year’s work in the evenings has finished until next year when we start all over again. The village work team have a lot of the heavy lifting done and over the coming Saturdays will prepare the verges from Patricks well cross to the Well itself.  Once levelled and seeded a regular cut of the mower will ensure that pedestrian will no longer have to stay on the road when vehicles are passing. The final evening’s work finished with all the volunteers having a cuppa, slices of cake and a selection of apple tarts in the Marlfield Hurling Club. This was a lovely end to a great years work and community get togetherness and well done to everyone    

Junior STAG membership is now full in both the Primary 9 9 years to 6^th class) and Senior( 1^st years to Leaving Cert.)  sections . A waiting list is in operation for the next session which starts  on the 11^th November for a 5 week run. Contact the Organiser, Maureen Purcell for bookings.

Tuesday nights 7. 30 p.m.  for the  Artists in Adult STAG in  the Art Room Infant School behind St. Peter and Paul’s Primary School  is slowly  filling up  but the Art Sessions on Wednesday morning  in the Arts Centre, Clonmel is nearly full. The criteria for joining Adult STAG is to have a knowledge of drawing or painting or to have one or two art courses  done  as we don’t use a tutor at our weekly sessions .However  there is a comprehensive Art Library there and  art members are always on hand  to give advice if required.  Adult STAG members’ artwork is on display and for sale  in Mr. Bumbles Restaurant, Befani’s Restaurant, My Café Restaurant and in the Outpatient’s corridor in Tipperary General Hospital, all in Clonmel or contact the Organiser at 0868096823 for any information.  Watch out for a new Facebook page very soon as we prepare for STAG’s 50^th Anniversary  next year! STAG would be delighted to hear from any former members  and to get old STAG  photos also.

Maureen Purcell, Organiser STAG 0868096823

www.S-T-A-G.ie

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 8th October 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 29404
Rev. Deacon Gidolf 61 22138 (Parish Shop)

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Alice O’Mahony (née Corcoran) Clerihan.
May O’Leary (née Crotty), Haywood Drive.
Anne Morrissey (née Cahill) Rathronan, Clonmel.
Joe Delaney, Prior Park Hill and formerly Cashel.

Months Mind of:
Catherine Cox, Philomena Judge, Joan Lonergan, Jimmy O’Mahony, Kevin Byrne,
Matty Bermingham, Kathleen Fitzpatrick.

Anniversaries of
Fred Ahearn, Peg Ahearn, Faith Hackett,
Kitty, Mick and Noreen English, Dane Fogarty, Patrick Dinan, Gavin O’Sullivan,
Patrick and Bridget Flynn, Charles Burke,
James Troy, John White, John Mulcahy.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Jimmy O’Mahony (Months Mind)
11.00am Kitty, Mick and Noreen English (Anniv)
12.30pm Dane Fogarty (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Ellen (Nell) Brown (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm James Cassin (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Larry O’Leary (Anniv)

Minsters 14th/15th October 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 & 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
Bereavement Support:
SS Peter and Pauls offers a Bereavement Support Service that is free of charge and provided by a trained Bereavement Support Group from the Parish.
Confidentiality is Guaranteed.
Contact the Parish Shop 61 22138
Do You Want to Advertise an upcoming event? Is there something that you feel would be of interest to the Community? Email in your piece to parishsspeteandpaul@gmail.com or ring 052 6122138
or call to the Parish Office.
Deadline before 12pm on each

Eucharistic Adoration Retreat on Sunday 8th
October at the Glencomeragh House of Prayer
Kilsheelan from 2pm. Cost €10. All welcome.

A weekend of “Prayer For Our Land” conference in Knock, Co. Mayo on 20th to 22nd Oct. Tel:
Patricia 087 9130909 or Theresa 086 3241269.

Monthly Medugorje Mass The monthly Medugorje Mass will continue at Holy Family Mission,
Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday12th October with Rosary, Holy Mass, Adoration and Prayers for
Healing. All are welcome.

The Irish Girl Guides We are inviting girls between 6 and 1/2 and 9 yrs to join Brownies. We meet in the Scout Den, Sarsfield St. every Tues from 7pm to 8.15pm.. If you have a child that is interested ring Anne on 086 1073962 or come down on Tues.

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 16th of October from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died or the circumstances of the death or whether it was recent or not. All Welcome.

Donations: €85.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €469,060 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €50, €35.
Balance to Pay: €30,940. Thank You.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Aesop

Suir Valley Choir: We are delighted to welcome the Suir Valley Choir to sing at the 12.30pm Mass on Sunday 15th October in SS Peter & Paul’s Church.

Mission Sunday 22nd October. The theme for this year is ‘Reach Out, Spread the Joy’.

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

Active Retirement in Place4u. Next Meeting
Thursday October 12th at 3pm. Raffle on the day.

Lectio Divina Reflections on the Sunday Gospels. St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford every Wednesday night, 7.30 p.m. Donation: €5 including light refreshments.

Mary Our Mother Facilitator: Elma Walsh, mother of Donal Walsh RIP. Elma will reflect on being a mother today and of losing her son to Cancer. Thurs 19th Oct at 7.30pm in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford. €5 with light refreshments.

Ministers of the Word Training and Reflection for new and existing Ministers Wed 25th October in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre for Clonmel Pastoral Area.

Public Rosary Crusade Saturday 14th of October
at 4pm at The Main Guard, Clonmel, Fatima Centenary Rosary at the Our Lady of Fatima Grotto in Ss Peter and Pauls Churchyard on Friday 13th October at 4pm. All Welcome.

Autumn Collection for the Priests of the Parish 2017
Thank you again to all of our Parishioners for your support of the Autumn Collection.
Once again thank you to the Collectors and Distributors. We are aware that some areas in the Parish did not receive an envelope, but they are still available in both churches and can be dropped into the sacristy or the Parish Shop at any time.
Thank you again for your support.

We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Wictor Mieszko Skruch,
Bartlomiej Rudolf Kolodziej,
Cara Jane Allen, Ella Lucy Quigley.
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents.

Confirming Our Children Next Sat the 14th Oct at the 7.30pm Mass

we Prayer for Healing
Lord Jesus, we ask you to bring your healing touch to those whom we know to be sick, afraid, or worried.
Bring then your peace and healing.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for me.
Mary, Healer of the Sick, pray for me.

Thank You
Father in Heaven, I thank you for my family and friends, for those who stand by me in good times and bad, for those who love me for exactly who I am. Their care and concern bring joy to my life and remind me that I am truly blessed. Amen

A prayer of Consecration of SS Peter and Pauls Parish to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will take place during the 10am Mass in the Church of the Resurrection on this Sunday 8th October.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 7th October

10:00am                    

  6:15pm                     Bill, May & Ray Burke

                                    Harry Bryan                          

Sunday 8th October

10:30am                     Paddy Byrne (Month’s Mind)        

12:00noon                 Ciara Maber

                                    Maura Gavigan      

Legion of Mary:  The Legion of Mary meet every Wednesday in the Pastoral Centre, Irishtown at 7.30pm.  New members welcome.

World Mission Sunday:  Please remember that in two weeks’ time, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection, the Mission Sunday collection.  World Missions Ireland is the Holy Father’s official charity for overseas mission and is responsible for co-ordinating Mission Sunday in Ireland.  All of the Mission Sunday materials are available on World Mission Ireland’s website  –  www.wmi.ie.

The Autumn Collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend.  Envelopes available at Church doors.

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Jacob Daniel Daly-O’Brien who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate his parents Warren and Tara, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Shane White, Clonoulty and Marianne Bourke, Chestnut Drive who were married in Grange last Saturday.  We wish them many years of married happiness and togetherness

A huge thank you to all who contributed to our recent fund raising event for Evan Hickey. Good Luck to him on his path to recovery.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 15th October 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office: 61 29404
Rev. Deacon Gidolf 61 22138 (Parish Shop)

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Chris Grogan, Abbey Road, Clonmel.
Alice Ruth (née Blackett) Baron Park, Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
Ellen (Nell) Brown, Margo Boland, Eily Roche, Mick Ruane, Robert O’Dwyer,
Anthony Gerard Gibney.

Anniversaries of
Jim Snr, Jim Jnr and Bridie O’Reilly, Larry O’Leary, James Cassin, Aidan Lawless, James Murray, Paul McGrath, Jim and Vera Browne and Daugher Verona, John and Frieda Ryan, Tipperary, Ellen (Nelly) Cunningham and husband Patrick, Eileen Moon (née Greene), Willie Kerton.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Ellen (Nell) Brown (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm James Cassin (Anniv)

Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Larry O’Leary (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Annual Credit Union Mass
11.00am Marie Grace (Anniv)
12.30pm Ned O’ Brien (Anniv)

Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Minsters 21st/22nd October 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team B
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 2
Altar Servers : St. Pauls’s.

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pmand 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
Bereavement Support:
SS Peter and Pauls offers a Bereavement Support Service that is free of charge and provided by a trained Bereavement Support Group from the Parish.
Confidentiality is Guaranteed.
Contact the Parish Shop 61 22138

Do You Want to Advertise an upcoming event? Is there something that you feel would be of interest to the Community? Email in your piece to parishsspeteandpaul@gmail.com
or ring 052 6122138 or call to the Parish Office.
Deadline before 12pm on each

A weekend of “Prayer For Our Land” conference in Knock, Co. Mayo on 20th to 22nd Oct. Tel:
Patricia 087 9130909 or Theresa 086 3241269.

The Irish Girl Guides We are inviting girls between 6 and 1/2 and 9 yrs to join Brownies. We meet in the Scout Den, Sarsfield St. every Tues from 7pm to 8.15pm.. If you have a child that is interested ring Anne on 086 1073962 or come down on Tues.

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 16th of October from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died or the circumstances of the death or whether it was recent or not. All Welcome.

Carers Mini Marathon 5k and 10k Mini Marathon on Sunday 15th Oct registrations in Hotel Minella up to 10.30am. For further information contact Richie Molloy at 086 1727048. We are also asking motorists driving in the Coleville Road, Waterford Road and Old Bridge areas of the town to slow down for runners and walkers.

Clonmel Widows Association:
The next meeting of Clonmel Widows Association takes place in the Friary Hall on Tuesday 17th
October from 3pm to 5pm. We hope to have a guest from An Garda Síochana at this meeting.
Raffle, Tea and Biscuits. New Members Welcome.

Eddie Stones will visit St Mary’s Clonmel next Friday 20th October at 7pm. There will be Mass, Exposition and a Healing Service. All Welcome

Donations: €115.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €469,175 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Donations: €50, €25, €20, €20.
Balance to Pay: €30,825. Thank You.

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

Mission Sunday 22nd October. The theme for this year is ‘Reach Out, Spread the Joy’. A collection for the Missions will take place at all Masses on the weekend of the 21st/22nd October. For those who use the Weekly Envelopes there is an Envelope in your box otherwise Envelopes will be available in the Church on the day.

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

Active Retirement in Place4u. Next Meeting Thursday October 26th at 3pm.

Lectio Divina Reflections on the Sunday Gospels. St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford every Wednesday night, 7.30 p.m. Donation: €5 including light refreshments.

Mary Our Mother Facilitator: Elma Walsh, mother of Donal Walsh RIP. Elma will reflect on being a mother today and of losing her son to Cancer. Thurs 19th Oct at 7.30pm in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford. €5 with light refreshments.

Ministers of the Word Training and Reflection for new and existing Ministers at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th October in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre for Clonmel Pastoral Area.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
If you are an Extraordinary Minister who brings Holy Communion to the sick at home, an updated prayer card is available in the sacristy

Confirming Our Children This Sat the 14th Oct at the 7.30pm Mass we welcome our Confirmation Children and their teachers and Families to Mass. This will be the first of a series of Masses preparing them for Confirmation.

Grow in Love 
The following week Sunday 22nd Oct at the 11am Mass it’s the turn of our Communion Children to begin their preparations.
Ministers please note the dates

Suir Valley Choir: We are delighted to welcome the Suir Valley Choir from Carrick on Suir to the 12.30pm Mass here in Ss Peter and Pauls.

What do you want?
What people want is at the heart of today’s parable. A king invites people to his son’s wedding banquet, but their minds are on other things; they don’t see the value of the invitation. They don’t want it. Jesus’ story tells us that rather than being an imposition, our faith is an invitation, a gift.
It’s been said that the biggest problem with consumerism is not that it makes us want too much, but that it makes us want too little; it diverts and distracts us with lesser things. The world we live in is, now more than ever, full of appeals to our most precious possession: our attention. We are, so to speak, in constant receipt of many invitations. There is so much that conspires to steal our attention from what is deepest and most important.
When the king of Jesus’ parable issued the invitation to his son’s
wedding banquet, people’s attention was elsewhere, they wanted other things. And some of them, evidently, were angry at what they perceived to be an imposition on their time and on their priorities.
We would do well to let this parable of Jesus pose two simple questions to us. First, do we habitually think of our faith – the practice and the living out of our faith – as an imposition or as an invitation? Second, what do we want – for ourselves and for our loved ones? Chris Hayden

Prayer for Guidance
Holy Spirit, give me wisdom and the courage of my convictions as I make life decisions today and every day.
Some may be simple, others complex, but all require honesty and quiet reflection. I pray that, with your help and guidance, my heart will be open to God’s will in whatever choices I am asked to make. Amen

Altar Servers
We welcome to our Masses this weekend our new Altar Servers. We thank them for their reverence on the altar and congratulate for giving up their time to be a special part of the Mass.
Comhghairdeas!

Conference on the Crisis of Democracy in Ireland
This conference will explore the nature of democracy and its possible crisis in Ireland. What constitutes a proper law? Who ought to be covered by the law? What is the basis for rights in a democracy?
Recent proposals to change the constitution will also be addressed. Principal speakers to address these questions and more are:
Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD, Bishop of W and Lismore.
John Waters, author and columnist. Lila Rose, founder and president of Live Action. Sat 28th October 2017
10:00am to 3:00pm – Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 14th October

10:00am               

  6:15pm                James (Bucky) Hallinan

                                    Peter Maunsell

                                    David Hickey (Month’s Mind)                  

Sunday 15th October

10:30am                Thomas O’Dwyer

                                    Michael & Alice Nugent

                                    The deceased members of the Quinn & Gilbert Families

12:00noon             Joanne Napier/Fennessy

                                    Paul McGrath (1st Anniversary)

                                    Jim McGarth                           

Legion of Mary:  The Legion of Mary meet every Wednesday in the Pastoral Centre, Irishtown at 7.30pm.  New members welcome.

Eddie Stone is coming to St Marys next Friday night, 20th October at 7pm.  With Mass, Exposition and Healing Service.  All welcome.

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to Eelio Beckers, Westgate Grove, O’Neill Street and Alison Nugent, Kilsheelan who were married in the Church of the Resurrection last Saturday.  We wish Eelio and Alison many years of married happiness and togetherness.

Annual Pioneers Dinner and dance on Sunday 12th November from 2pm—6pm at the Gold Coast Hotel, Dungarvan.  Music by Tony Egan.  Tickets €25.  Contact your local Pioneers for tickets.

Junior STAG : Over the last two weeks  the Primary Art Section ( 9 yrs. to 6^th Class)were as busy as bees making all their models for Halloween with  Elke and finishing their folder work with Julie.

The Senior Section (1^st yr. to Leaving Cert.)with help from Frances, Audrey, Lesley, Bobby and Maureen ( Adult STAG ) spent hours painting the 16 Pumpkin faces on the 4ft Medite board circles cut out by Michael Conroy. After varnishing, these faces were put on the ends of bales of hay which took tremendous effort from Michael as the hay is so densely packed! The Scarecrows and Ghost  were made by Kathryn and Maureen ( Adult STAG ) with great assistance from Andy Griffin and his German students and leaders from EIL. Congratulations to all who participated and assisted in any way and to Carol from the Council  for her great patience and  the Council men, second  to none , who put up our  Halloween  models on the Festival Roundabout at Tesco on the By Pass –  A sight  not to be missed and well photographed by all and sundry at this stage –  all efforts  much appreciated by  the South Tipperary Art Group, STAG !  

Please note : Junior STAG members have NO ART on this coming Saturday 4^th Nov.

 A new 6 week Art session commences  on Saturday 11^th November up to Sat. 16^th December for both the Primary Group (9years to 6^th Class ) and the Seniors( 1^st year up to Leaving Certs.) To book a place as a new member  contact the Organiser  at 0868096823.

Maureen Purcell, Organiser STAG

Table Quiz

The Marlfield Village fund raising table quiz takes place in Carey’s bar Irishtown Clonmel on Thursday night the 16^th November starting at 8pm. There are spot prizes galore and with the winning team rewarded with a lovely prize. The cost of a table is €20 for four participants and a great night’s craic is promised. Please get in touch with Kathleen Hogg or Bernie Lennon for more details on mobile no 0862937220.

The Big Clean Up

The process of cleaning and mending the damage done by tropical storm Ophelia is on-going but all essential works are well in hand. Falling trees damaged walls around St Patricks Well Crossroad’s and the repairs may not start for some time. The ancient Chapel in the Well had a lucky escape when a falling tree had its impact reduced by adjacent walls and trees. This tree lies across the body of the chapel but no apparent damage to the masonry walls is evident on cursory examination. The lovely avenue of mature chestnut trees at St Patrick’s Chapel however suffered great damage but nothing of importance in either the burial grounds of buildings was damaged. The large mature walnut tree which is also one of the champion trees of Tipperary lost a big bough and may require remedial pruning to safeguard its health.

Marlfield Local Area Plan intention to revoke

The latest date for submissions on the revocation of the Marlfield Local area plan is 4.30pm on Monday 13^th November 2017. It is in everyone’s interest to log onto the Tipperary Co Council website and look at what issues that the planners intend to implement. One matter of concern to the residents of Marlfield Village is the intention to provide for new residential building development to the east and south sides of Mountain View but no indication of how these new residential sites will be accessed. The proposed size of the development is as great as the existing village. If you have any concerns then a short note to Gillian Barry, A/Staff officer, planning section, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Fancy some music during your lunch break?

Well, come to Place4u Café any Wednesday in November at 1.10pm.

Sit back, relax and enjoy some really good music.

If you’re into jazz, classical, trad or electronic there is something there for everyone.

Come and support a great line up of local musicians.

This event is free of charge and will just last forty minutes.

‘Wish You Were Here’, an exhibition of new work by John Lauder Davies.

Official launch is on Saturday 4^th November at 3pm in the South Tipperary Arts Centre

The South Tipperary Art Group, STAG, is currently on a recruitment drive for Adult Artists, men and women , to join this very vibrant group. We meet every Tuesday night in the Art Room, Infant School,  at the back of St. Peter and Paul’s Primary  School ( through the yard) and draw and paint using our own materials  from 7. 30 p.m. to 9. 45 p.m. when we have tea and biscuits. The only requirements for prospective new members  is that  they have a  knowledge and love  of drawing or painting from schooldays  or have an art course or two under their belts  as we don’t use a tutor at these weekly sessions.  However the current members are most generous with their art knowledge and will share when asked and there is  also a very good art library for members’ use. Many artists think they are not good enough to join STAG but this is not so as anyone into Art can, with lots of practice & a  bit of advice here and there, improve  their artistic ability over time as can be seen with our members. There’s a place for semi beginners, intermediate and advanced  Artists in the Art Group , STAG.   Some former members have joined other art  groups in the area  which is fine with STAG , but they are most welcome to rejoin STAG  also, especially as the coming year 2018 is STAG’s 50^th Anniversary and we will have some major  Exhibitions and trips  during the year in which all Adult Art Members will be included. STAG Art Group can supply paintings for various events  such as weddings/  Christmas presents/special gifts for our emigrants  etc.,  and they can be viewed in Mr. Bumbles Restaurant, Befani’s Restaurant, My Café and the Outpatient’s Corridor in the hospital  without obligation or  by contacting the STAG  Organiser who has very many more in storage in the Arts Centre..

Congratulations to the 5  Adult  STAG members, Kathryn, Frances, Lesley, Audrey and Maureen  who with  the Seniors from Junior STAG  & some German EIL Students  did all the artwork  for the Tesco Roundabout for Halloween – all voluntary –  super work which was well photographed by all and sundry!

Junior STAG  

A new pre Christmas  6 week session  for the Primary Group ( 9 years to 6^th class)and the Seniors ( 1^st years to Leaving Certs.) commences on Saturday 11^that 10. 30 a.m. in the above venue.   There are only 4 places left in both sections now .  A deposit of €20 to be paid on the first day Sat. 11^th  and  the balance  of €30 can be paid in instalments. To book a place Contact the Organiser, Maureen Purcell at 0868096823 for information.