Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 12th November 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:
Veronica Sheehan (née Fitzpatrick) Ard Fatima.
Alice Kavanagh (née Sweetman) Albert St.
(Sister of Eddie Sweetman, Sacristan, St. Mary’s).
Months Mind of:
Eily Roche, Chris Grogan, Alice Ruth,
Martin Bermingham.
Anniversaries of
Seán Greene, Brenda Hogan, Anna and Tom
Hogan, Lawrence and Eileen Ryan, John, Matt,
Margaret and Christina Keating, Margaret and Richard Nugent, Tony and Bridget O’Dwyer, Michael Cullinan, Joan and Timothy Corbett, Seán Burke, Tom Walsh, Ted Mulcahy,
Josephine Molloy, Patsy Storey (née Molloy),
Mai Hannan, Jim Bourke Clonmel and London, Seán Barlow, Marion Kennedy.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Eily Roche (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm Anna and Tom Hogan (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Brenda Hogan (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Joe Delaney (Months Mind)
11.00am Pat Ryan (Anniv)
12.30pm Bernie Fleming (1st Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Minsters 18th/19th November 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
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
Deacon: Rev Lazarus Gidolf

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

Visitations of Cemeteries: The next visit will be Shanavaine (In St Marys Church) 19th November,
St Patricks Cemetery 26th November.
Medjugorje Pilgrimage ex Cork to Split. May 31st to June 7th 2018. Spitiual Director Fr. Sean Corkery. Tel: Sean 086 29 59380
Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 20th of November from 7:30 to 9:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not.
Clonmel Flower Club will hold a Christmas Flower arranging demonstration on Monday, November 13th at 8pm in Hotel Minella.This is a fund raising event for cancer research. Tickets at door are €10 and include light refreshments and a door prize. All flower arrangements will be raffled. All welcome.
St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford.
Advent Reflection ‘A doorway into Stillness’ Thursday 30th November at 7.30pm. Facilitator Antoinette Dilworth RSJ

Active Retirement in Place4u. Next Meeting Thursday 23rd November at 3pm. Bingo and Finalise Christmas Party.

Church Renovations:
Donations: €185.
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €473,230 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Donations: €100, €50, €20, €10, €5.
Balance to Pay: €26,770. Thank You.
Missions Collection: €3,030

Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.
George Eliot

November Novenas for the Dead
The next November Novena begins in Ss Peter and Pauls on Wednesday 22nd of November and continues until Thursday 30th November. The Novena takes place at the daily 1pm Mass and at the 12.30pm Sunday Mass.
Envelopes and lists for names of those remembered are available in both churches. Offerings may be enclosed with the lists. Envelopes may be returned to the Parish Shop or put in the weekly collection bags/baskets.

Place4u Free lunch time concerts at Place4u Café on the four Wednesdays in Nov, starting 8th Nov.
Calligraphy classes are coming up shortly. Contact 087 4407935 (Mary) for any bookings or queries.

Women Aware Interactive Workshop for women who know there is so much they could do and want the skills to be empowered. St Oliver’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 14th November 7pm-9pm. Admission: Donation. Enquiries 086 8203521.

That’s Entertainment!
In aid of South Tipperary Hospice
A Musical Extravaganza featuring the ‘Two and a Half Tenors’
supported by Carrick on Suir Musical Society, Cashel Comhaltas and St Mary’s Choral Society. Compere Niall Carroll (Lyric FM) Hotel Minella, Friday 17th November 2017 at 8pm.
TICKETS €20. Available from Marians, Clonmel 61 23813

Grow in Love
This week at the 11am Mass we welcome our Holy Communion
children with their teachers and families as they continue to prepare to receive their First Holy Communion.
Next Week, 18th November we welcome the Confirmation Children to their Preparation Mass at the 7.30pm Vigil Mass.

Try Again
A Short Prayer
The little plans I tried to carry out have failed O Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Following on from last years excellent initiative of decorating our Churches at Christmas, our Pope John Paul II students will be involved again in offering poinsettias in memory of a loved one, or for intentions of family and friends, and it will be placed in the sanctuary area to decorate the church for Christmas.
You can call into the parish office (or the sacristy in the Church of the Resurrection) or to one of the students after Mass in the coming weeks, and fill out a card for your intentions. This card is then placed into an individual poinsettia which is ordered by the students and placed in the sanctuary area.
The cost of each poinsettia and intention card is €10 and all proceeds go directly to the Church Renovation Fund and to the Pope John Paul II Award.
Thank you in advance for supporting this idea, and helping decorate our churches for Christmas and also supporting our renovation and award fund.
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. And so it is with you… we are in charge of our attitudes. Charles Swindoll

Mass for the Bereaved
We had our Annual Mass for the Bereaved last Thursday where we remembered all of our loved ones who have gone before us.
We may have inadvertently omitted some names from the list and for that we apologise. One such name we omitted was Tom Pollard who was so involved in many events and fundraisers for SS Peter and Pauls and whose family was present at the Mass. All of our loved ones were included in our prayers on the night and continue to be remembered throughout November.
Our thanks to those involved in organising this special evening of remembrance.
The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. Marcus Tullius Cicero

Silence is a source of great strength.
Lao Tzu

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 11th November

10:00am                     Pat Quinn     

  6:15pm                     Gerard Hallinan

                                    Sarah & Tom O’Neill

                                    Maureen Mulcahy               

Sunday 12th November

10:30am                     Marian Kennedy (1st Anniversary)          

12:00noon                 Phylis Daly

                                    Paddy Cantwell (Month’s Mind)

Novena for Holy Souls Monday 13th Nov—Friday 17th Nov and Monday 20th Nov– Thursday 23rd Nov. 

Friday 24th November:  Night of Remembrance for all who died in South Tipperary Hospital last year, led by Fr Tom Coffey, Fr Deo and Frank Wall, Hospital Chaplains.

Night of Remembrance for all deceased last year Wednesday 29th November

Visitations of Cemeteries:  On the Sundays of November we will have prayers at :

St Stephens                          12th November   3pm

Marlfield                                 19th November   3pm

St Patricks Cemetery           26th November   3pm

November Altar Lists:  November offering envelopes are available at Church Doors.  Please return your envelope with the list of the deceased loved ones enclosed on or before the opening of the Novena.

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Kasey Marie McGrory who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate her parents Patrick and Jennifer, grandparents and extended family.

Clonmel Apostolic Work Society would like to thank all the volunteers who helped with the Church Gate Collection last weekend.  Your help was greatly appreciated.

St Mary’s 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018: On Saturday evenings after the 6.15 Vigil Mass, the Lourdes Committee will be available in the Crying Room to take names and deposits for those wishing to travel on our 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage.

Footpath

The sight of concrete being poured and levelled on the footpath extension from the Cahir Road Roundabout for a hundred meters towards the footpath from Patricks Well cross gives all walkers and road users heart. We are hopeful that the gap can be closed in next year’s work programme and look forward to increased pressure from our local co councillors to deliver this long awaited safety measure.

Steady Progress

The unsung heroes are back in action as they tidy, clean and trim and remove the debris from the storm. We have a new Tus worker Vincent Kelly on the Village work programme and he is making steady inroads to the leaf  mountains down the Pond-side. Vincent has a mountainous task ahead of him but with a determination he will prevail.

The Tinsley Entrance

The William Tinsley designed entrance with its twin Doric Lodges has had a full make over by the Mulcahy Construction firm and they have done a master job of work. The repairs to the stone work are excellent and all the refurbishment is of top standard and a fine display of craftsmanship. The repairs to the roadways and general tidy up will be to the village benefit in next year’s tidy town’s competition. This was a win win for our fair village.

The newly refurbished William Tinsley designed Doric lodges

Tree Planting

This is a perfect time for tree planting and the village have a number of trees to plant ASAP. The replacement red white thorn in the circular bed in the Marlfield Estate main entrance is one of the first to be attended to. This will require digging through the hard old entrance surface to ensure the roots get a good grip into the ground for stability. We think this is what happened the previous tree when it appeared to break off in windy weather some time ago.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 19th November 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:
Mary Moylan (née O’Dwyer) Ard na Greine and formerly Cashel, Co. T ipperary.
Oisín McHugh, Gortmalogue and Cork.
Patricia Strappe (née Maher) Clarke Villas.
Ann Halley (née Fitzgerald) Oliver Plunkett Tce.

Months Mind of:
Joe Delaney, Stephen Conroy, Mary Power,
James Cooney, Theresa Lonergan, Mick Horan,
Martin Bermingham, Jack Prendergast,
Dick McSharry, Michael English.

Anniversaries of
Pat Ryan, Maureen Heffernan (1st Anniv),
Bernie Fleming (1st Anniv), Vincent Corcoran, James, John and Thomas Wall, Roseann Hogan,
Dr.Cyril A.Thornton, Emily and William Greene,
Kitty Bolger (Ard na Greine),
Mary Ellen Bourke (Clonmel and London).

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Joe Delaney (Months Mind)
11.00am Pat Ryan (Anniv)
12.30pm Bernie Fleming (1st Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Reserved
11.00am Peggy Horan (Months Mind)
12.30pm Holy Souls Novena (5)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Paddy and Betty O’Brien (Anniv)

Minsters 25th/26th November 2017
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team A
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 1
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 & 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
Parish Office: 61 29404

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 20th of November from 7:30 to 9:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford.
Advent Reflection ‘A doorway into Stillness’
Thursday 30th November at 7.30pm.

Active Retirement in Place4u. Next Meeting Thursday 23rd November at 3pm. Bingo and finalise Christmas Party.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service wish to thank all who contributed to the running of the Clinic in the Clonmel Park Hotel. 472 Donors attended.

St Mary’s 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018 Each Saturday evening after the 6.15 Vigil Mass, the Lourdes Committee will be available in the Crying Room to take names and deposits for those wishing to travel on our 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage.

You are invited to a Winter Wellness Afternoon in St Oliver’s Parish Centre from 2 to 5pm on Sunday 26th November hosted by Dorothy Proctor and Sarah Covey. Yoga, mindfulness, self care tips. €30 incl refreshments. Places limited. For more info contact Dorothy on 087 9235494.

Donations: €135.
Church Renovations:
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €473,365 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €55, €50, €30.
Balance to Pay: €26,635. Thank You.
Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Payment of Loan from Offertory Collections
Less Donations: €4,635.
Balance to Pay: €22,000. Thank You.

We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Nadia Parzychowska and Seán Mullaney
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents.

November Novenas for the Dead
The next November Novena begins in Ss Peter and Pauls on next Wednesday the 22nd of November and continues until Thursday 30th November. The Novena takes place at the daily 1pm Mass and at the 12.30pm Sunday Mass. Envelopes and lists for names of those remembered are available in both churches. Offerings may be enclosed with the lists. Envelopes may be returned to the Parish Shop or put in the weekly collection bags/baskets.

Place4u Free lunch time concerts are continuing at Place4u Café on Wednesdays in November.
Calligraphy classes are coming up shortly. Contact 087 4407935 (Mary) for any bookings or queries.

Whist on Sunday November 19th at 2.30 pm in the bridge centre. New players welcome.

Clonmel Widows Association:
The next meeting of Clonmel Widows Association takes place in the Friary Hall on Tuesday 21st November from 3pm to 5pm. Bring and Buy Sale.
Tea and Biscuits. New Members Welcome.

Gloria A free concert in St. Mary’s Irishtown
showcasing local talent. Featuring The Clontempo Choir, Fiona Flavin, Sarah Lutrell and Musical
Director, Ferghal Ó Conchubhair. December 2nd 2017 at 8pm. Donations if offered to be gifted to St Mary’s Parish Fund and St. Vincent de Paul.

Grow in Love This Week we welcome to the 7.30pm Mass our Confirmation Children and their families and teachers as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Bishop Cullinan recently celebrated the “Mass to Invoke God’s Blessing” on the New Abbot at Mount Melleray Abbey. We send our prayers and good wishes to Dom Richard Purcell.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Once again this year , our Pope John Paul II students will be selling poinsettias in memory of a loved one, or for intentions of family and friends. Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary area to decorate the church for Christmas. You can call into the parish office (or the sacristy in the Church of the Resurrection) or to one of the students after Mass in the coming weeks, and fill out a card for your intentions, this card is then placed into an individual poinsettia and placed in the sanctuary area. The cost of each poinsettia and intention card is €10 and all proceeds go directly to the Church Renovation Fund and to the Pope John Paul II Award. Thank you in advance for supporting this idea, and helping decorate our churches for Christmas and also supporting our renovation and award funds.

Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. Malala Yousafzai

Safety Notice.
We would remind and encourage all who visit our churches, to keep all your personal valuables and bags with you at all times, especially if leaving your seat to light candles, or going to Holy Communion.

We welcome to some of our Masses this Weekend the NET team ministries who are working with many of our young people in the diocese. We wish them luck and blessing in their ministries.

Rosary on the Coasts for Life and Faith on the Feast of Christ the King, November 26th at 2.30pm to pray the rosary for the protection of Life and the preservation of Faith in Ireland. Rosary locations both coastal and inland are listed: www.coastalrosaryireland.ie or parishsspeterandpaul.blogspot.ie/
Some locations where the faithful will meet:
Roscrea, Dungarvan, Ardmore,Bonmahon, Dunmore, Tramore.

St. Patricks Cemetery Annual Mass The annual mass for all buried in St. Patrick’s cemetery will take place on Thursday 23rd November at 11am.. Please wrap up well as the church is not heated. You may want to bring a cushion to sit on as the pews can be especially cold in this weather.

Fr Ronan Drury RIP
Fr Brendan and Fr Michael ask you to pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Ronan Drury who died on Thursday. Fr Drury, a priest in the diocese of Meath was professor of homiletics in St Patricks College Maynooth for over 60 years. He taught both Fr Brendan and Fr Michael as well as thousands of priests including many in our own diocese, and both Bishop Lee and Bishop Cullinan. He continued in his priestly ministry until very recently, in his 94th year. He was a good and faithful servant.
May he rest in peace.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 18th November

10:00am                Bernard Heafey       

  6:15pm                Kathleen & Edward Hanrahan      

Sunday 19th November             

10:30am                James, Mena & Brenda Gallagher         

12:00noon               Dan Dywer

                             David Hickey (Month’s Mind)

                             Dick McSharry (Month’s Mind) 

Novena for Holy Souls Monday 13th Nov—Friday 17th Nov and Monday 20th Nov– Thursday 23rd Nov. 

Friday 24th November:  Night of Remembrance for all who died in South Tipperary Hospital last year, led by Fr Tom Coffey, Fr Deo and Frank Wall, Hospital Chaplains on Friday 24^th November at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Irishtown.

Night of Remembrance for all deceased last year Wednesday 29th November

Visitations of Cemeteries:  On the Sundays of November we will have prayers at :

Marlfield                                             19th November   3pm

St Patricks Cemetery                       26th November   3pm

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Michael Joseph Cahalane who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate his parents, David and Sinead, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service:  would like to thanks to all who contributed to the running this their recent Clinic.  472 donors attended their Blood Donor Clinic in Clonmel Park Hotel.  This generosity and commitment to helping others is very much appreciated.

St Patrick’s Memorial Mass:  The annual mass for all buried in St Patrick’s cemetery will take place on Thursday 23rd November at 11am.  All welcome.

World Meeting of Families 2018:  We are currently looking to book places for the Family Mass on the Saturday and the Pope’s Mass on the Sunday.  If you would like to register for either of the Masses please can you let Maria know in the Parish Office so that she can take your details to register you and arrange tickets.  Thank you in advance.

St Mary’s 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018: On Saturday evenings after the 6.15 Vigil Mass, the Lourdes Committee will be available in the Crying Room to take names and deposits for those wishing to travel on our 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage.

Village Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Marlfield Village Committee will take place on Monday night the 27^th of November in the Marlfield Clubhouse at 8pm. There is a full agenda for the meeting including a discussion on a work programme for Marlfield Chapel to clean up the damage after storm Ophelia. As Christmas is coming we also have to make festive plans and all ideas welcome.

Hedge Cutting

The hedge cutters are giving the Pondside a short trim and sides the provide visibility for motorists and to enable pedestrians step aside for safety. Each year this task is undertaken with the aim of safety and ensuring that the roadside hedge stays strong and intact. The hedge acts as a barrier to wind-blown rubbish and litter entering the waters of the Lake and it is very effective as many bags of litter are removed annually from the hedge.

Table Quiz

The first Marlfield Village table quiz was an outstanding success and the participants and committee enjoyed themselves in this great social occasion. We wish to thank all our sponsors , our workers and a special work of thanks to Michael Carey and his staff for their excellent facilities for what we hope is a repeat event next year.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 26th November 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:
James O’Sullivan, Prior Park, Clonmel.
Melia Boyle (née Whelan) Queen St.
Bridie O’Dwyer (née Ryan) Toberaheena and formerly Bansha, Co Tipperary.
Michael (Mick) Egan, Powerstown Rd and
formerly Windgap, Co Kilkenny.

Months Mind of:
Peggy Horan, David Hickey, Rosie Ryan,
Joan Cahill.

Anniversaries of
Paddy and Betty O’Brien, P.J. Slattery,
Jackie Delahunty, Peggy and Davey Marshall,
James, John and Thomas Wall, Ann Sweeney (née Lonergan), Clonmel and London,
Deceased Members of An Garda Siochana.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm James, John and Thomas Wall (Anniv)
11.00am Peggy Horan (Months Mind)
12.30pm Holy Souls Novena (5)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Paddy and Betty O’Brien (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Teresa Lonergan (Months Mind)
11.00am Jim Flynn (1st Anniv)
12.30pm Jack and Madge Byrne (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Tony Smith (Months Mind)

Minsters 2nd/3rd December 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 & 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
Parish Office: 61 29404

St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford.
Advent Reflection ‘A doorway into Stillness’
Thursday 30th November at 7.30pm.
On the 6th and 13th December at 7.30pm Dr. Michael Mullins DD will help us to reflect on the
scripture readings for Advent and Christmas.
St Mary’s 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018 Each Saturday evening after the 6.15 Vigil Mass, the Lourdes Committee will be available in the Crying Room to take names and deposits for those wishing to travel on our 33rd Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage.

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 61 82667.

Rosary on the Coasts for Life and Faith today November 26th at 2.30pm.Some locations where the faithful will meet: Roscrea, Dungarvan, Ardmore, Bonmahon, Dunmore, Tramore.

Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat: Newbridge College, Co Kildare 8/10th December. For all young adults aged 16-35 years. Donation Only. For info or to book a free buse Tel: 01 675 3690, email: office@youth2000.ie or visit www.youth2000.ie.

Mothers Union Meeting: Old St. Mary’s Church Wednesday 29th November at 7.30pm. The Theme of this meeting will be Mothers Union—Activism against Gender Violence.
ALL Men and Women are invited.

Church Renovations:
Donations: €1,120.
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €479,120 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €1,000, €100, €20.
Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Balance to Pay: €20,880 Thank You.

Gloria A free concert in St. Mary’s Irishtown showcasing local talent. Featuring The Clontempo Choir, Fiona Flavin, Sarah Lutrell and Musical Director, Ferghal Ó Conchubhair. December 2nd 2017 at 8pm. Donations if offered to be gifted to St Mary’s Parish Fund and St. Vincent de Paul.

Marian Movement for Priests Cenacle for Laity at the Presentation Convent, Saturday 2nd December.
Benediction 9.30am, Confession, Rosary 9.55am, Mass 10.20am. Contact: 086 2318622 for Details.

Rome /Assisi 2018 Our parish pilgrimage has now been filled, however we have secured a few extra places for those still interested in going to Rome and Assisi for the week after Easter, including mass in the Vatican on Divine Mercy Sunday. If you would like to go, please call Joe Walsh Tours on 01- 241 0800 to book, or ask Fr Michael for further details.

Light Fever Clonmel On Saturday 16th December the NET team who visited us last weekend, will be in SS Peter and Paul’s for a ‘light-fever’ event. This has been run successfully across the country, and encourages people to come in and light a candle for any intention. The light-fever event will take place after the 1pm Mass until 6pm. Please spread the word, everyone is welcome to pop in for little while and pause during this busy time in all our lives.

Active Retirement in Place4u. Next Meeting Thursday 7th December at 3pm.

Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson

Safety Notice.
We would remind and encourage all who visit our churches, to keep all your personal valuables and bags with you at all times, especially if leaving your seat to light candles, or going toHoly Communion.

Confirmiring our Children
We welcome the Children preparing for their Confirmation along with their families and teachers to the 7.30pm Mass this week.
Next Dates: Confirmation: Sat 3rd December at 7.30pm.
Communion: Sunday 3rd Dec at 11.00am.

First Friday
Next Friday, 1st Dec 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.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Final orders
Many thanks to all those who have ordered poinsettias for loved ones / family remembrances which will decorate our altars at Christmas. We only have two weeks left in order to finalise how many we need to order and get them ready in time. You can order your poinsettia, for €10 which includes the cost and donation, after all Masses this weekend from any Pope John Paul II Students, or from the parish office or sacristy in the Church of the Resurrection.

SS. Peter and Pauls Church Annual Christmas Festive Concert
Featuring:
The Clonmel Concert Band
Derek Ryan
The Gaudeamus Choir
and Soloists
Compere: Niall Carroll
Sunday 10th December at 8pm
Tickets €15 each.
On Sale at Marians Bookshop,
O’Connell St, The Parish Bookshop and on the Door.

Clonmel Lions Club Food Appeal will take place over the 1st and 2nd Weekends in December. We are looking for your continued support this year by making a donation of non-perishable food items at our various collection points. Anyone wishing to make an application for assistance is invited to do so by letter stating name, address, contact phone number and the number of persons in the household. Letters should be marked “LIONS CLUB” and placed in the box provided in the Foyer of the County Council Office in Emmet Street Clonmel. Closing date is 12.00 noon on Friday 8th December. All applications are in the strictest confidence. Thank you for your generous support in the past.

Divine Mercy
Devotions Ss Peter and Pauls, Friday 1st December at 3.30pm.

Hold on to what is good, even if it’s a handful of earth.
Hold on to what you believe, Even if it’s a tree that stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do, Even if it’s a long way from here.
Hold on to your life, Even if it’s easier to let go.
Hold on to my hand, Even if I’ve gone away from you.
Pueblo Indian Prayer

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 25th November

10:00am                     Maggie Williams      

  6:15pm                     Billy Kavanagh

                                    James (Bucky) Hallinan, 90th Birthday Rem.

Sunday 26th November

10:30am                     Phil & Annie Fanning         

12:00noon                 Tom Callaghan  

Night of Remembrance:  Night of Remembrance of all parishioners who died last year will take place next Wednesday night at 7.30pm.  We will also remember relatives of parishioners in so far as we know them.

First Friday:  Communion to the sick and housebound.

First Saturday:  Reconciliation at 10am Mass on Saturday.

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Ella Mai Lordan, we congratulate her parents, Wayne and Carey-Ann.  We also welcome Lucy Grace Kennedy, we congratulate her parents, Dean and Linda.  Both were baptised in St Mary’s last weekend.  We congratulate the godparents, grandparents and extended families.

Web Cam Recording:  If you would like Weddings or funerals recorded on the live Web-Cam, contact Maria at Parish Office 052 6122773 and she will arrange it.

Bambinelli Sunday : 17th December 2017 at 10:30am Mass

For the past several decades, each year on Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, children (and adults) bring their Baby Jesus figures from the crib at their homes to St. Peter’s Square where the Pope will bless both the people and the figurines during the Angelus.

This year we will celebrate “Bambinelli Sunday” at our 10.30am Mass on Sunday 17th November.  All are invited to bring the Baby Jesus figure from their homes to Mass that morning to be blessed.  Families can even make their own “bambinelli” if they want.

A suggestion is, following the blessing, take your “bambinelli” home and place it in a gift box, wrap it, and save it for Christmas.  Let this be the first gift your family opens on Christmas, when together you place your Baby Jesus figure in the crib, and have a home blessing of the Nativity for your whole family.

Tarmac:  During the week, the tarmac on the small car park was repaired.  The damage occurred as a result of the water pipe leading to the furnace collapsed and a new pipe had to be laid.  The entrance to the Parochial House had become very broken and dangerous for people coming from the large car park and entering by the side door.  If anyone would like to make a contribution towards the cost of these necessary repairs, it would be appreciated.  I would like to thank Tom Fennessy for his initiative, energy and dedication in negotiating and overseeing this project.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 10th December 2017
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Carmel Cagney (née Peters) Bianconi Drive.
Josephine O’Loughlin (née Corcoran)
Connolly Park.
Sr. de Sales Butler, Clonmel, Tipperary / Portmagee, Kerry
Andrew Farrell, Bianconi Drive, Clonmel and
St Albans, England..

Months Mind of:
Jim O’Connell, Veronica Sheehan,
Alice Kavanagh.

Anniversaries of
Jim Bermingham, Brendan Granville, Andrew and Bridget McGough, Billy Byrne, Helen Naughton, Paddy and Noel Forrestal, The O’Brien Family Ard na Greine, Sister Clare Cooney, Edward and Elizabeth Bergin, Daniel O’Sullivan, Annie Griffin, Delia Neary, Anne Conway, Eamon A. Dwan, Ellen Dargen, Maria Boatman (née Reddy), Thomas Casey, Kathleen Whelan.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Brendan Granville (1st Anniv)
11.00am Jim O’Connell (Months Mind)
12.30pm Billy Byrne (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Andrew and Bridget McGough (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Michael English (Months Mind)
11.00am John and Nuala Griffin (Anniv)
12.30pm Michael Burke (1st Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Minsters 16th/17th December 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
Parish Office: 61 29404

St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford.
On 13th December at 7.30pm Dr. Michael Mullins DD will help us to reflect on the scripture readings for Advent and Christmas.  €5 inc refreshments.

Cancer Care Support Centre Mon– Thurs 9.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm at 14
Wellington Street. 052 61 82667. 

Active Retirement in Place4u. Finishing for Christmas on the 14th December with a tea party. We will meet again on Thursday the 18th January.

Monthly Medugorje Mass will take place at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday night next the 14th December, beginning with Rosary at 8 p.m. followed by Holy Mass, Adoration and Prayers for Healing.

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 18th of December 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, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not.

Confirming our Children We welcome those preparing for their Confirmation along with their families and teachers to the 7.30pm Mass this week. The next Masses will be in January.

Church Renovations:
Donations: €425
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €480,115 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €200, €125, €50, €50
Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Balance to Pay: €19,885. Thank You.

Light Fever Clonmel On Saturday 16th December the NET team who visited us last weekend, will be in SS Peter and Paul’s for a ‘light-fever’ event. This encourages people to come in and light a candle for any intention.  The light-fever event will take place after the 1pm Mass until 6pm. Everyone is welcome.
On-Line Advent Calendar As a unique Advent prayerful resource, the Irish Catholic Bishops’
Conference has provided its online Advent 2017 Calendar which can be enjoyed by people of all ages.  The calendar is available online, and on your smartphone, on catholicbishops.ie.  This year’s
Advent Calendar focuses on the theme of family as we prepare together for next year’s World Meeting of Families in Dublin from 21 – 26 August.  Each day during Advent you are invited to click open a virtual door where you will find faith content for family, school and parish. During Advent, families are invited to take special time together to pray, to talk, and to be together.  Family members are
encouraged to undertake a daily act of kindness or charity – as suggested by the calendar – and by so doing reaching out to help those around us.  

Place4u Vintage Tea Morning in aid of the Suir Dragon Paddlers in the Hidden Café, Place4u on Saturday 9th December from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All Welcome.

Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.
Pope Francis

Safety Notice. 
We would remind and encourage all who visit our churches, to keep all your personal valuables and bags with you at all times, especially if leaving your seat to light candles, or going to Holy Communion.

SS. Peter and Pauls Church Annual Christmas Festive Concert
Featuring:
The Clonmel Concert Band, Derek Ryan
The Gaudeamus Choir and Soloists
Compere: Máire Nic Gearailt
This Sunday 10th December at 8pm
Tickets €15 each. On Sale at Marians Bookshop, O’Connell St, The
Parish Bookshop and on the Door.

The Annual Collection for St Vincent de Paul
takes place on THIS Sunday the 10th December.
Your support is appreciated.

Canticle of Creation
The Franciscan Friars invite you to a Concert of Gratitude. Music Composed by Vincent Kennedy Performed by Vincent Kennedy (Trumpet) and Marina Cassidy (Harp and Vocals) Thursday 14th December at 7pm in the Franciscan Friary. This is a Free Concert
All are Welcome.

Christmas Collection for the Priests of the Parish
As usual the collection for the Priests of the Parish takes place at all Masses over Christmas. Whatever is contributed at Christmas goes directly into the Clergy Diocesan Fund, from which the priests of the Diocese are paid. We thank you for your support for this collection over the years.
If you use the weekly envelopes then your envelope will be in the box otherwise it will be delivered to your home. If you do not receive an envelope to your home, (we are desperately short of distributors) then envelopes are available in both churches.
Distributors Envelopes are available for collection at you convenience. We thank you for your valued time and assistance.
If you feel that you can help with distribution of envelopes in the Parish then please contact the Parish Office 61 29904 or the Parish Shop 6122138

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another. If you wish to know that you are safe, cause another to know that they are safe. If you wish to better understand seemingly incomprehensible things, help another to better understand. If you wish to heal your own sadness or anger, seek to heal the sadness or anger of another.
Dalai Lama

Christmas Poinsettias
Our Christmas Poinsettias will be arriving soon and will be displayed in our churches by the John Paul II Award Students. Thank you to all who purchased a Poinsettia to remember loved ones and family and to help the Church Renovation Fund and the Joh Paul II Awards.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 9th December

10:00am                     Christy Williams      

  6:15pm                     Richard Bourke

                                    Joan Power (1st Anniversary)

                                    Ted Dillon

                                    Alice Kavanagh (Month’s Mind)    

Sunday 10th December

10:30am                     Chris McGrath (Birthday Remembrance)

                                    Jacqueline Fitzgerald, cousin of Majorie McGrath, Bridie & Simon Molloy

12:00noon                 Betty & Willie Cahill

                                    Anne Halley (Month’s Mind)          

Bambinelli Sunday:  Don’t forget, next Sunday, 17th December is Bambinelli Sunday.  Please bring your Baby Jesus figures to 10.30am Mass to be blessed.

Carol Service:  This year’s Carol Service will be at 4pm on Sunday 17th December.  All welcome.

Sr. de Sales, Presentation Convent

Sr. de Sales, Presentation Convent, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and community last Monday evening.  Sr. de Sales, a native of Portmagee, Kerry spent all of her life in Presentation Convent, Clonmel, except for seven years spent in the Presentation Foundation in America.  De Sales came as a boarder to Clonmel, entered the Convent, and remained there all her life.  Aged 93, De Sales enjoyed good health up to about 12 months ago.  An  inveterate Kerry supporter, she was deeply proud of her Kingdom roots.  A great teacher, she is remembered with affection by all her pupils.  She had a great way with people and could identify children of today with their parents and grandparents.  Possessed of a caring, friendly, outgoing personality, that always saw the positive, she will be missed.  De Sales left an indelible mark on all who came in contact with her.  She was a true visionary, educator and religious person, who understood and lived out the ethos and philosophy of Nano Nagle.  May she rest in peace. †

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 17th December 2017
Gaudete Sunday
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Mary Hunt (née Guiry) Clarke Villas, Clonmel.
Chris O’Reilly, Prior Park Hill, Clonmel.
Tom Grant, Ballypatrick, Clonmel.
Andy Kennedy, Dublin and formerly Ard na Greine, Clonmel.
Maudie Black (née Cahill) Essex England and formerly 9 Sheehy Tce., Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
Michael English, Mary Moylan, Oisín McHugh, Patricia Strappe, Ann Halley.

Anniversaries of
Eileen Kavanagh, Shay Fitzpatrick, Nora Dougan, John and Nuala Griffin, Michael Burke, Anthony weeney, Molly Williams, Patrick O’Connor, Patrick Brennan, Maxie Delahunty, Margaret Walsh (née Barnes), Margaret Morris.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Michael English (Months Mind)
11.00am John and Nuala Griffin (Anniv)
12.30pm Michael Burke (1st Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Nora Dougan (1st Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend 24th December
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Michael Horan (Months Mind)
11.00am Joe Howley (1st Anniv)
12.30pm Kitty O’Neill (Anniv)
9.00pm Vigil Mass with Pageant
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am David and Cyril Nugent. (Rem)
7.00pm Vigil Mass
Christmas Day
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
11.00am Reserved
12.30pm Reserved (With Banna Cluain Meala)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Reserved

Minsters 23rd/24th December 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 & 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
Parish Office: 61 29404

Church Renovations:

Donations: €65
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €480,180 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €40, €20, €5.
Balance to Pay: €19,820. Thank You.
Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Payment of Loan from Offertory Collections
less Donations: €4,820.
Balance to Pay: €16,000. Thank You.

Active Retirement in Place4u. Re-opening on Thursday the 18th January.

A Joyful  Sunday.  The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday.  The word gaudete  is derived from the Latin words  gaudium,  joy, and gaudeo, to rejoice or be glad.  Gaudete Sunday occurs eight to thirteen days before Christmas, and the nearness of this major feast is reason for great joy. Gaudete is taken from the Entrance Antiphon:  “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.  Indeed, the Lord is near” (Phil 4:4-5). 
Advent is a time of joyful expectation and eager preparation for the Solemnity of Christmas.

Cancer Care Support Centre Mon – Thurs 9.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm at 14
Wellington Street. 052 61 82667. 
“For it is in giving that we receive.”

Francis of Assisi

Safety Notice. 
We would remind and encourage all who visit our churches, to keep all your personal valuables and bags with you at all times, especially if leaving your seat to light candles, or going to Holy Communion.

Christmas Collection for the Priests of the Parish
As usual the collection for the Priests of the Parish takes place at all Masses over Christmas. Whatever is contributed at Christmas goes directly into the Clergy Diocesan Fund, from which the priests of the Diocese are paid. We thank you for your support for this collection over the years. If you use the weekly envelopes then your envelope will be in the box otherwise it will be delivered to your home. If you do not receive an envelope to your home, (we are desperately short of distributors) envelopes are available in both churches and can be handed in at any time.

Distributors Envelopes and Calendars are available for collection at your convenience. We thank you for your valued time and assistance.

Candlelit Christmas Concert presented by Belle Voci choir and guests. Ferryhouse Church,
December 21st, 8pm. Admission Free.
Donations to ‘Friends of Bridgewater House’.

Clonmel Widows Association:
The next meeting of Clonmel Widows Association takes place in the Friary Hall on Tuesday 19th
December from 3pm to 5pm. Music with Raffle and Teas. Our Christmas Dinner is on the 7th
January, 2018 in Hotel Minella from 1pm to 6pm. Dinner €32. Non Members Welcome.

Christmas Day Newsletter Our Christmas Day Newsletter will have a section for Christmas
Remembrance where we will list the names of loved ones that we want to remember. If you would like your loved one mentioned please add their name to the list in the Parish Shop.

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 18th of December 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, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not.

Christmas & New Year Arrangements 2017 / 2018
Penitential Service
The Friary: Wednesday 20th December at 7.30pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017
Ss. Peter and Pauls 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Confessions from 11am to1pm and before and after the 7.30pm Mass
Christmas Eve Masses – Sunday 24th December 2017
Church of Resurrection  10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church  11.00am and 12.30pm
Vigil Masses on Sunday, 24th December 2017
Church of the Resurrection at 7.00pm. (Carols beforehand)
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church at 9.00pm. (including live Pageant)
Ss. Peter & Paul’s: Polish Mass at Midnight
Christmas Day Masses – 25th December 2017
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
(Banna Cluain Meala participating at 12.30pm Mass)
St. Stephen’s Day Tues 26th to Fri 29th December 2017
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church- 1pm only
Saturday 30th December 2017
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church- 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 31st December 2017
Church of Resurrection  10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
Monday 1st January to Thursday 4th January 2018
Church of the Resurrection – 9.30am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church – 1pm
Friday 5th January 2018
Church of the Resurrection: 9.30am
Ss Peter and Pauls : 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Epiphany, Holy Day, Saturday 6th January 2018
Church of the Resurrection: 9.30am
Ss Peter and Pauls 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass for Sunday

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 16th December

10:00am                     Betty Duggan           

  6:15pm                     Johnny Blanche & Family

                                    Tom & Teresa Power, Irishtown

                                    John Barnable

                                    Patrick & Bridget Hickey and Peter Furniss

Sunday 17th December

10:30am                   Bridie O’Neill

12:00noon                 Mary & Mattie Hennessy

                                    Brigid (Bridie) O’Dwyer (Month’s Mind)   

Carol Service:  This year’s Carol Service will be at 4pm on Sunday 17th December.  All welcome.

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Michael Madigan who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate his parents, Michael and Noelle, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

A huge THANK YOU to Mary and Emily Guidera, USA who sent a very generous €500 donation to St Mary’s.  Both girls were baptised in St Mary’s and are now living in the United States.  Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Your donation was very much appreciated.

Congratulations to Nicola Plescach, member of our Children’s Liturgy Team who won a National Letter-writing competition outlining family involvement.  Nicola was interviewed by Ryan Tubridy on his Radio Show last week and people who heard it said Nicola was brilliant.  Nicola qualified as a Nurse this Summer, but is taking a year out to care for her family.  Well done Nicola, you deserve all the good fortune that comes your way in life – a real role-model for young people in today’s Ireland.

Mass

Mass will be celebrated in St Patricks Chapel Marlfield on Christmas Morning at 9.30am.. The seating is limited so please come in time and park sensibly to allow other car users access. The recent storm knocked or damaged many trees in the burial grounds with some grave stones and railings damaged. There is one spectacular big bough at the side of the belfry which has damaged the recently painted railings but missed the building.

Marlfield Village AGM

Marlfield Village Annual General Meeting takes place in Marlfield Clubhouse on Monday night the 29^th January at 8pm. It is at this meeting an account of the business of the committee is discussed, issues raised and explanations given. Please come along and take part in the work of managing our fair village and have your say.

Village Name Plates

The maps used in the Griffiths Valuation process carried out in the 1840’s contain many records on what our lovely village was called. There were over 1123 persons resident in 1837 and the streets of Marlfield or Inis Leamhnachta were called, Main Street, Turnpike Road, Church /Chapel Avenue, Cork Road, More’s Road, Pondside. This is a project that will could be progressed in the coming year with name plates in Irish and English tastefully erected in the relevant locations. 

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 24th December 2017
Christmas Eve
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Christina Breen, Davis Road, Clonmel.
John O’Rourke, Wheatfields and formerly U.K.
John Cooney, Kilkenny City and formerly
Ard na Greine, Clonmel.
Rowena DelaCuesta, Ponce Deloen, Philippines.
Betty O’Sullivan (née Murphy) Listowel, Kerry and formerly Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
James O’Sullivan, Melia Boyle, Bridie O’Dwyer, Mick Egan, Michael Horan.

Anniversaries of
Mary O’Shea, Joe Howley, Kitty O’Neill, Moya and Patrick Riordan, Thomas and Hannah Lonergan, Bridget Fitzgerald, Mai Kelly, Jim Kelly, Eileen Nolan, Teresa Carri, Ned Flynn.
Ned, Nell and John Hall, Donal Kenny.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Michael Horan (Months Mind)
11.00am Joe Howley (1st Anniv)
12.30pm Kitty O’Neill (Anniv)
9.00pm Vigil Mass with Pageant
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am David and Cyril Nugent. (Rem)
7.00pm Vigil Mass
Christmas Day
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
11.00am Reserved
12.30pm Reserved (With Banna Cluain Meala)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Reserved

Masses Next Weekend
7.30pm Mary B. Barlow (30th Anniv)
11.00am Pat Phelan (Months Mind)
12.30pm Cliff Hennessy (2nd Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Dr. Eddie McGrath (Anniv)

Minsters 30th/31st December 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
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
Parish Office: 61 29404

Church Renovations:

Donations: €2,350
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €486,350 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €1,000, €200, €200, €50.
Poinsettias:€500
Christmas Concert: €400
Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Balance to Pay: €13,650. Thank You.

Christmas Eve, a perfect night to express affection for your family, to forgive those who failed you and to forget past mistakes. unknown unknown

Safety Notice. 
We would remind and encourage all who visit our churches, to keep all your personal valuables and bags with you at all times, especially if leaving your seat to light candles, or going to Holy Communion.

Christmas Collection for the Priests of the Parish
As usual the collection for the Priests of the Parish takes place at all Masses over Christmas. Whatever is contributed at Christmas goes directly into the Clergy Diocesan Fund, from which the priests of the Diocese are paid. We thank you for your support for this collection over the years. If you use the weekly envelopes then your envelope will be in the box otherwise it will have been delivered to your home. If you have not received an envelope to your home, envelopes are available in both churches and can be handed in at any time.

Christmas & New Year Arrangements 2017 / 2018
Christmas Eve Masses – Sunday 24th December 2017
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
Vigil Masses on Sunday, 24th December 2017
Church of the Resurrection at 7.00pm. (Carols beforehand)
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church at 9.00pm. (including live Pageant)
Ss. Peter & Paul’s: Polish Mass at Midnight
Christmas Day Masses – 25th December 2017
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
(Banna Cluain Meala participating at 12.30pm Mass)
St. Stephen’s Day Tues 26th to Fri 29th December 2017
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church- 1pm only
Saturday 30th December 2017
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church- 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 31st December 2017
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
Monday 1st January to Thursday 4th January 2018
Church of the Resurrection – 9.30am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church – 1pm
Friday 5th January 2018
Church of the Resurrection: 9.30am
Ss Peter and Pauls : 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Epiphany, Holy Day, Saturday 6th January 2018
Church of the Resurrection: 9.30am
Ss Peter and Pauls 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass for Sunday

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there….
~Clement Clarke Moore, “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” 1823
Remember, if Christmas isn’t found in your heart, you won’t find it under a tree.
Charlotte Carpenter

Crib We invite and encourage you to visit our beautiful crib over the next few weeks. Once again we thank Anthony Lawless for his work and to all who helped put it together.

Message of Crib and Christmas tree
Each year the Christmas Crib and the Christmas tree become a symbol of the compassion of the heavenly Father, and his participation and closeness with humanity that feels it is not abandoned in the night of the times but is visited and accompanied amidst its difficulties. The tree pointing up urges us to stretch out “towards the highest gifts”, and rise above the mist that clouds, to feel how beautiful and joyous it is to be immersed in the light of Christ. In the simplicity of the crib we meet and contemplate the tenderness of God, manifested in that of the Child Jesus.
Pope Francis

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

Active Retirement in Place4u. Re-opening on Thursday the 18th January.

Parish Shop The Parish Shop will close on Saturday 23rd December and will reopen on Wednesday 3rd January.

The Sisters of Charity Christmas Carol Service provided us with a great evening of Carols last Tuesday evening and we had a packed church. Our thanks to the children and their teachers for all their hard work.

Marlfield Village AGM

Marlfield Village Annual General Meeting takes place in Marlfield Clubhouse on Monday night the 29^th January at 8pm. It is at this meeting an account of the business of the committee is discussed, issues raised and explanations given. Please come along and take part in the work of managing our fair village and have your say. Everyone welcome as this is a public meeting further details 0862937220

Village Name Plates

The maps used in the Griffiths Valuation process carried out in the 1840’s contain many records on what our lovely village was called. There were over 1123 persons resident in 1837 and the streets of Marlfield or Inis Leamhnachta were called, Main Street, Turnpike Road, Church /Chapel Avenue, Cork Road, More’s Road, Pondside. This is a project that could be progressed in the coming year with name plates in Irish and English tastefully erected in the relevant locations. 

Bottle bank upgrade

The area in which the present bottle bank at Sandybanks is crying out for some sympathetic landscaping and cleaning. There is a proposal to enhance the location with native flowers, bushes and blackberry plants all of which will regenerate naturally and provide food for the native avian species. The new location of the receptacle’s is much more flood proof and some further county Council work is needed on signage and hard standing beforehand.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 7th January 2018
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Eddie “Lalty” O’Meara, Pearse Park.
Julia (Celia) Condon, (nee Noonan), Abbey Road.
Tony Mullins, Springfields, Clonmel.
Tom Power O.A.M Australia and formerly of Powerstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
May Phelan (née Barrett) Glenconnor and
Ard na Greine, Clonmel who died in England.
Kay Davey, Naas, Kildare, Cappoquin and
Mountain Rd, Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
Carmel Cagney, Josephine O’Loughlin,
Sr.de Sales Butler, Andrew Farrell,
Patricia Strappe, Jimmy Cooney,
Martin Bermingham.

Anniversaries of
Catherine Cockburn, Teresa Maher,
Carmel Condon, Arthur Gregory, Alick Lee,
Gilbert De Souza, Eddie O’Carroll,
Jerry Twomey, Phillip O’Neill, Nicholas Bourke,
John and Madge Foley, Bridie Taylor.
Kathleen (Kay) Harte, Patrick (Paddy) Hogg.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Jimmy Cooney (Months Mind)
11.00am Patricia Strappe (Months Mind)
12.30pm Carmel Condon (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Teresa Maher (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
7.30pm Michael Egan (Months Mind)
11.00am Kevin Condon (Anniv)
12.30pm Mass as Usual
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Minsters 13th/14th January 2018
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 (CatholicMarriage 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
Parish Office: 61 29404

Church Renovations:
Donations: €2,365
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €488,715 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €1,000, €700, €500, €100, €50, €10, €5.
Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Balance to Pay: €11,285. Thank You.

Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will. Jonathan Edwards

Safety Notice. 
We would remind and encourage all who visit our churches, to keep all your personal valuables and bags with you at all times, especially if leaving your seat to light candles, or going to Holy Communion.

Active Retirement in Place4u. Re-opening on Thursday the 18th January.

Monthly Medugorje Mass will continue at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday night next the 11th January with Rosary, Holy Mass, Adoration and Prayers for Healing. All are welcome.

Ss Peter and Pauls Parish for the Community Games will hold their A.G.M. in Moynihans Bar, Upper Gladstone St, Clonmel on Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 7pm. All are Welcome.

Confirming Our Children Next Week Saturday 13th January we welcome to the 7.30pm Mass our Confirmation Children and their families and teachers as they prepare for the Sacrament of
Confirmation. Sun 21st Jan 2018 at the 11am Mass will be the Communion Class.

Priests Christmas Collection Thank You
Once again we thank you for your very generous
support. Envelopes are still available in both Churches should you require one.

A Searching God
He came in search of John.
He came in search of baptism.
He came in search of blessing.
He came in search of the Spirit.
He came in search of God’s favour.
He came in search of God’s love.
We know what it is like to search. We yearn for meaning, for love, and our hearts are always searching for God. Today’s first reading from Isaiah speaks of this great thirst: ‘Oh come to the water all you who are thirsty’; ‘Seek the Lord while he is still to be found’. We must seek constantly to bring ourselves into the presence of God, who will give us his blessing and strength for the road ahead.
“You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless, until they can find rest in you.”
St Augustine Tríona Doherty

Resolutions to help you have a Spiritually Renewing 2018
Express Gratitude. Meditate Daily.
Connect with Nature Go on retreat.
Set Intentions. Laugh More.
Unleash your Creativity. Speak your truth.
Donate Time/ Money/Energy.
Do Little Acts of Kindness. Practice Hospitality.
Honour the Sacred. Practice Forgiveness.
Love Yourself. Love God.

THE SIGN OF PEACE
The sign of peace is a central part of the preparation of receiving Holy Communion, especially when family and friends are gathered beside us.  The Parish Council suggested last year that when it comes to the sign of peace, that each person should show a sign of peace with which each person is most comfortable. This could be a handshake, a small bow of the head, or raising ones hand and saying ‘peace be with you’ to those beside you. If people have a cold / flu, perhaps we could suggest they choose to the latter.
The HSE say there are currently no warnings about handshaking or contaminations at this time.

PROFESSIONAL BEGGING
We have been made aware by the Gardai that there are known “professional beggars” operating outside our churches and around the town. While this is so sad to see in our society, it is also a sad fact that they are often in groups and organised and that the majority of the time, money given to one person is not necessarily the person who benefits from the generosity of passers-by. 
This is widespread in major cities and towns and is growing. The advice is rather than give money, offer a hot drink or food. That way the person themselves is given help directly. 
Our Christian call is to help the poor and marginalised in our society, and in conjunction with the agencies who help those in need we can provide practical help. However in the majority of cases in this area, state aid is being provided and some of these people may beg looking only for money.
We would recommend giving help to the St Vincent de Paul, the Clonmel Soup Kitchen or other groups who work directly with those most in need. 

Anam Cara Tipperary, an organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 15th of January from 7.30pm-9:00pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Anam Cara Tipperary offers a safe and comfortable setting where you can drop the mask and be yourself among people who understand. This event is open to all bereaved parents
regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether this was recent or not.

Poinsettias Many thanks again to all who purchased a poinsettia to decorate our churches for the Christmas season. Please feel free to take a plant away with you after Mass today from the back of the church entrances and bring them home or to the cemetery if you wish.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 6th January

10:00am                     Teresa O’Toole

12:00noon                 

  6:15pm                     Kathleen Dunphy

                                    Seamus & Jim Denn

                                    Laurence & Mary Bates                 

Sunday 7th January

10:30am                    Jimmy Hackett

                                    Kathleen Shaw

                                    Jim Sullivan

                                    Martin Kennedy                  

12:00noon                 Dinny Farrell

                                    Hugh Achesson

                                    Kitty Larkin & Edward (Ted) Larkin

Saturday 6th January:  First Saturday, Reconciliation at 10am Mass.

Birthday wishes are extended to Andy Dillon, St Patricks Terrace who celebrated his birthday on Christmas Day.

Birthday wishes are also extended to Philly Dwyer, Connolly Park who celebrated his 92nd birthday recently.

Birthday wishes also to Marie Gleeson, O’Neill Street who celebrated a significant milestone on her life’s journey last weekend.

We welcome into the Christian Faith community of St Mary’s, Molly King, we congratulate her parents, Paul and Sharon.  We also welcome, Ava pearl Wilson and Marley Clarke Wilson.  We congratulate their parents, Scott and Lisa.  We congratulate all the godparents, grandparents and extended families.  These children were baptised over the last couple of weeks.

Christmas Masses:  At our 5pm Christmas Eve, Children’s Mass, Elizabeth Pollard placed the baby infant in the Crib and Isobel Pollard lit the Christ Candle.  All present will forever remember the beautiful rendition of O Holy Night by young Ronan Hally.

At our 8pm Mass, the baby infant was placed in the Crib by Ben and Rachel Fuller and the Christ Candle was lit by Zak O’Loughlin. 

At our 10.30am Mass, Coleen Napier lit the Christ Candle.

And at out 12.00 noon Mass, Isobel Ryan lit our Christ Candle.

Congratulations to three Parishioners who launched books over the Christmas period,  Michael Ahearne, Aileen Achesson and Carey Ann Lordan.  We wish them continued success.

Christmas Collection:  Thanks to all who contributed.  It would be appreciated if you have overlooked returning your envelope to do so at your earliest convenience.

Marlfield:  The Marlfield Village AGM takes place in Marlfield Clubhouse on Monday 29th January at 8pm.  Please come along and take part in the work of managing our village and have your say.  Everyone welcome as this is a public meeting.

World War I:  A young 19 year old man, Jeremiah Fitzgerald, who was baptised in St Mary’s was one of 630 people who died when the ship, The Aragon was sunk off Alexandria in Egypt on 30th December 1917.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 14th January 2018
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Geraldine Power (née O’Meara) Piltown and
formerly Cashel Road, Clonmel.
Kieran Hickey, Kilmacomma, Clonmel.
Mary Mackey (née English) Elm Park.
Lisa Lindy (née Porter) Ballypatrick, Clonmel.
Thomas (Tony) Buck, Heywood Close.
Tommy Finn, Ard na Greine, Clonmel and late Parkside, Carrick on Suir.
Tommy Landers, Aberdeen and formerly
Ballyporeen who died in Scotland.
Joan Ryan, Clerihan, Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
Michael Egan, Mary Hunt, Chris O’Reilly, Tom Grant, Andy Kennedy, Maudie Black.

Anniversaries of
Mary O’Connell, Gertrude Bowe, Kevin Condon, Alice O’Neill, Julia Walsh, Tim and Mary Curran, John McEvoy, John and Margaret O’Callaghan, Jeremiah Cotter, Alice Horan, Marie Grace, Richard Kennedy, Chris (Bunty) O’Dwyer, Jimmy Fennessy, Eamon and Vourneen Dwan, Tommy Greene, Elizabeth (Lily) Kelleher, Mary Ann Gleeson, Jimmy Cleary, Florrie Carri.

Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Michael Egan (Months Mind)
11.00am Kevin Condon (Anniv)
12.30pm Alice O’Neill (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
7.30pm Melia Boyle (Months Mind)
11.00am Jim O’Sullivan (Months Mind)
12.30pm John and Mary Conran (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Thomas Crotty and Mary Egan
(née Crotty) (Anniv)

Minsters 20th/21st January 2018
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 & 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
Parish Office: 61 29404

Church Renovations:
Donations: €600
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €489,315 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000.
Donations: €200, €200, €95, €50, €50, €5.
Monthly Payments on our loan are €6,000
Balance to Pay: €10,685. Thank You.

Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.
Leo Buscaglia

Safety Notice.
We would remind and encourage all who visit our churches, to keep all your personal valuables and bags with you at all times, especially if leaving your seat to light candles, or going to Holy Communion.

Anam Cara Tipperary, an organisation that supports bereaved parents, monthly Parent Evening on Monday 15th of Jan from 7.30pm-9:00pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Confirming Our Children This Week we welcome to the 7.30pm Mass our Confirmation Children and their families and teachers as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Next Sun 21st Jan 2018 we welcome to the 11am Mass the Communion Classes.

We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Rhys Noel Meaney, Loren John James O’Kelly, Conor Patrick Keane, Cailey O’Meara.
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents.

Come and see Today is the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, and this years theme is Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees. In his message to mark the day, Pope Francis spoke of our responsibility, as individuals, communities and Church, to welcome everyone, particularly those who have been forced to leave their home in search of a better future.
Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ, who identifies with the welcomed and rejected strangers of every age. This is a great responsibility, which the Church intends to share with all believers and men and women of good will, who are called to respond to the many challenges of contemporary migration with generosity, promptness, wisdom and foresight, each according to their own abilities.
Pope Francis has spoken often of our brotherly responsibility towards our fellow human beings, and how our welcome ought to be a response to the Lords supreme commandment to love the other, the stranger, as ourselves. We all have opportunities to do this in our communities. In today’s gospel Jesus invites the disciples to come and see where he lives. He welcomes them into his home and they stay with him for the rest of the day. The example of Jesus encourages us to be welcoming, to extend a warm invitation, and to spend time with others in friendship. Tríona Doherty

New Bishop of Ossory
We would like to congratulate Monsignor Dermot Farrell as the new Bishop of the diocese of
Ossory. We wish him well in his new Position

World Day of the Sick Sunday
11th February 2018
To Mary, Mother of tender love, we wish to entrust all those who are ill in body and soul, that she may sustain them in hope. We ask her also to help us to be welcoming to our sick brothers and sisters. The Church knows that she requires a special grace to live up to her evangelical task of serving the sick. May our prayers to the Mother of God see us united in an incessant plea that every member of the Church may live with love the vocation to serve life and health. May the Virgin Mary intercede for this Twenty-sixth World Day of the Sick; may she help the sick to experience their suffering in communion with the Lord Jesus; and may she support all those who care for them. To all, the sick, to healthcare workers and to volunteers, I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing. Pope Francis

Ministers of the Word and Eucharist
New Rotas are available in the Sacristies. Please collect them at your convenience.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
A directive has come from the Bishop that due to the very serious outbreak of influenza at this time, it is now advisable that, for the next three months, we discontinue exchanging peace by the shaking of hands at Mass. An alternative method of exchanging peace is to use the custom of bowing to the other person, or to simply pause and pray for peace.
The handshake represents a low risk of spreading virus, but if people are uncomfortable about it, they can also use a smile or a bow. Those with flu symptoms are dispensed from their Sunday obligation to attend Mass. In such cases these people can honour the Lords Day by praying along with the Mass broadcast by Parish Radio, on Parish webcams.
SHARING THE CHALICE It is also strongly recommended we stop sharing the chalice at Mass at this time due to the flu. This is a far more easy way of spreading flu/ colds than handshaking. At this time, we would recommend that those who cannot receive the hosts come forward to the Altar with the Extraordinary Ministers after the Our Father is prayed, and receive the low gluten hosts available in both churches.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
We would remind all Extraordinary Ministers for their safety to wash their hands before and after Masses as usual.
We thank our parishioners for their understanding and the Parish Council will continue to monitor this situation.

Active Retirement in Place4u. Re-opening on Thursday the 18th January.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 13th January

10:00am                     John & Gerard Murphy       

  6:15pm                     Eamon Dowling

                                    Patrick O’Mahony                         

Sunday 14th January

10:30am                              

12:00noon                 Eamon & Vourneen Dwan 

Faithful Service

Last weekend, Phyllis Brett retired from the many ministries she performed so diligently and faithfully over the past number of years.  Phyllis wore many hats – she looked after the Altar linen, dressed the Altar, prepared the Altar for Mass, counted the envelopes each week, made sure the relevant colours and frontal of the various seasons were in order.  For such dedicated, committed and loyal service we say a big thank you.  Phyllis has been the driving force of the Sacristy/Sanctuary energy over the past few years. I am not so sure her enthusiasm, loyalty and commitment will rest for too long.  In the meantime enjoy the break Phyllis, and thanks.

We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St Mary’s, Theo Patrick Carroll who was baptised last weekend.  We congratulate his parents, Greg and Cassandra, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to Mark Ralph Taylor and Celina Brigid Phelan who were married in Holycross Abbey last week.

Congratulations also to Brendan Hickey and Kim Conway who got married in Albufeira, Portugal recently. 

We wish both couples many years of married happiness and togetherness.