Eucharistic Adoration in St. Oliver’s Church Day Chapel on Mondays from 2pm– 8.00 pm. (No Adoration when Monday is a Church Holiday or a public Holiday)

St Vincent de Paul Box is available on the side door to the Day Chapel next to the office door.

Weekend Masses

Saturday 11.30 a.m.     Alice & Patsy Lynch late of Ard na Greine (Anniv)

7.30 p.m.    Cathy & Paddy Daly late of Dungarvan  (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.    Martin Doyle late of Elm Park (Anniv)

12.00 Noon   Carol Lee late of Boherduff & Elm park (Anniv)

(+ St. Christopher Folk Choir)

Welcome into our Christian Community

Emily Jane Wall who was baptised recently.

Family Mass:

Thanks to all who helped prepare for our Family Mass recently and to all those who took part. The next Family Mass will be on Sunday 1^st. May at 12.00 Noon.

Trocaire:

Please bring Trocaire Boxes back to the Church as soon as possible.

Suicide Awareness:

C-Saw South Tipperary information etc. at 24 William Street, (around the corner from the Medical Centre) every Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Support Service every Monday evening from 7.00 -8.00 p.m.

Public Meeting – Suicide Prevention in Tipperary – Have your say

On Thursday 14^th. April at 7.00 p.m. in Clonmel Park Hotel.

Meditation Classes with Deirdre Brady:

St. Oliver’s Parish Sundays from 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. All are welcome. Fee applies per class.

Parish Centre:

Groups using the Parish Centre are asked to park cars in the car parking spaces behind the Centre, to allow the circle spaces free for Priests cars, bin truck, etc.

Important Notice Re Funerals:

We sometimes have a funeral on a Saturday at 11.30 a.m. or on a Sunday at 12.00 Noon. If there are intentions already booked for these Masses, the Intentions will be remembered and, if the people so wish, another Mass can be arranged at a future date. 

Groups and organisations that have a permit are permitted to collect on the Church grounds, but only AFTER Masses. It would be helpful to have prior notification of these collections.

Visiting the Sick:

Please let us know when you have somebody sick in hospital (or at home). We will be glad to visit, and to pray for them.

HELP! Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland:

For Free Text Suicide Crisis Information , TEXT HELP TO 50015. This service is free to use and you can text 50015 even if

you have no credit. Available 24 hours a day.

Parish Website:

Our Parish Website is now open at www.stoliverspc.org . We also have a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

MABS Helpline:

Problems paying off debts? Experiencing financial difficulty? Need advice on money management? Phone 1890 283438.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 16th April

10:00am         Bernadette O’Dwyer

6:15pm         Ann Conran

Sunday 17th April

10:30am         Kevin Drohan

Frank Hally (Shared)

12:00noon     Esther Cantwell

Novena Restored: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena. Every Wednesday at 7pm.

Bishops Ordination: Last Tuesday , 11th April was the anniversary of Bishop Cullinans ordination as Bishop of Waterford & Lismore. Let us keep him in our prayers.

Welcome: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St. Mary’s, Kian Nicholas Ryan who was christened last weekend. We congratulate his parents, Nicholas and Pamela, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Edward O’Reilly, Heywood Road and Leanne Reilly, Brook Crescent who were married in St Mary’s last Saturday. We wish the young coupled many years of married happiness and togetherness.

Umbra Clothing: Clothing collection on behalf of Fr Nicholas Ngulutu of St Joseph’s Parish, Kavisuni, Diocese of Kitui, Kenya will takes place on Friday 29th April before 12 noon from St Mary’s Church Gate Door. All types of clean ladies, gents and children’s clothing and paired shoes appreciated.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 17th April 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
parishpeterandpaul@eircom.net
Parish Radio 107.9 FM

Please remember in your prayers:
Those who died recently:
Noel Magner, Airhill, Prior Park, Clonmel.
Aisling Wall, Ard na Greine, Clonmel.
Matthew Walsh. Kilcash, Ballypatrick, Clonmel.
William (Liam-Dilly) Murphy, Portugal and late of Kilganey, Clonmel.

Months Mind of: Margaret Hayden.

Anniversaries of:
Paddy and Josephine O’Keeffe, Bridget and Tom Noonan, Paul Gardiner, Pat and Patricia Arnold, Tom and May Tobin, T im and Mary Curran, Catherine O’Regan, Carol Lee (16th Anniv), Jimmy Clancy (10th Anniv), Bridie Kerton,.
Frank Sullivan Crosse St., Mary, James , Tommy, Denis Prendergast, Pat Lonergan Snr., River St.

Masses this Weekend
Ss Peter & Paul’s
7.30 pm Mary Sweeney (Months Mind)
11.00am Tina Keane (Months Mind)
12.30pm Funeral: Noel Magner
Colm Linnane (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Donal Sheehan (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend
7.30 pm Biddy Burke (Months Mind)
11.00am James and Mary Ahearne (Anniv)
12.30pm Pauline and Alfie Blackett (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Minsters 23rd/24th April 2016
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Readers:Team B Euch Ministers: Team 2
Altar Servers : St Peter’s

Baptisms
We welcome into the Christian Community
Willow Mary O’Connor, Oskaras Mockus, Nathanial Joseph Mullaney.
Congratulations to Parents and God Parents.

Active Retirement in the Resource Centre. Next Meeting Thursday, April 28th at 3pm. Annual A.G.M. New members welcome.

CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €357,743 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Balance to pay: €142,257.
Donations: €230, €200, €100, €50, €40.
Thank You

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1 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, 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.
Masses Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm
Masses Church of Resurrection:
Sunday:10.00am. Weekly 9.30am.
Place4u Café Activities at Place4u Café have resumed each day from 10am to 12.30pm. Come along for art, paper craft, crochet, sewing, playing cards (25s). Details of all activities or classes can be got at the cafe or by ringing 087 4407935.

Crochet Lessons for Beginners
Come and learn to crochet in a relaxed setting at Place4U Café, Morton Street. Classes are held each Tuesday morning at 10am.

Whist on Sunday 17th April at 2.30pm in the Bridge centre, Cashel Rd,. All players welcome.

Were you a member of a Youth Club?
Clonmel YCL (Young Civic League) AND CYM ( Clonmel Youth Movement) Youth Clubs are holding a 50th Reunion on Saturday 30th April in Eldons Lounge at 7.30pm. BBQ. Tickets €10. All ex-members or people who attended the hops in the mid 60’s to 70’s are welcome to attend. Tickets are available until 16th April from O’Sullivan Insurance, Mitchell St or Contact Ann Marie on 087 2693526. Any old photos or memories from the clubs?
Send to Brendan Power powerprint1@gmail.com

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 18th of April from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents.. For further information please see our website at www.anamcara.ie email us at
info@anamcara.ie or call 01 4045378.

Clonmel and District Wheelchair Society will hold their A.G.M. in Moynihans Function room on Thursday 28th April at 8pm.

Knock Diocesan Pilgrimage
The Annual Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 1st May 2016. Tickets are €38 and are on sale in the Parish Shop. The train starts in Waterford City and stops in Carrick on Suir, Clonmel and Cahir.

Please note that there will be NO 1pm Mass next Sat 23rd April due to Confirmations in the Parish.

Confirmation 2016
Confirmations for the children of our Parish takes place next Saturday the 23rd April at 10.30 am here in SS. Peter and Pauls. This is always a very special day for the candidates and for their sponsors and families. As usual the onfirmation class teachers have put a lot of work into ensuring that this day goes well and that the candidates are prepared so we would ask that all those who are attending the Confirmation Ceremony be in their places at least 10 or 15 minutes before the Ceremony starts. We wish everyone well on this special day.

Edmund Rice Choral & Musical Society’s Annual Concert will be held in The Large Room, City Hall, Waterford City, on Friday 22nd April at 8pm.  Guests are: Soprano: Vanessa Whelan, Tenor: Dominic McGorian, Pianist: Billy O’Brien ERCMS  Accompanist: Deirdre Long.  Musical Director: Catherine Power.  Tickets from Members, or 0876392868 or Reddy’s Off Licence,  Ballybricken., Waterford.

S.T.A.C. Notes: .FREE Introductory Class on Speech & Drama and Elocution  for children 5 years to 10 years on Thursday 21st April from 4 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.  with Tutor Nancy Farrell, ALSMD, These classes include Mime,
Improvisation, Poetry and Prose, Confidence Building, etc., with an emphasis on Articulation & Clear Pronunciation takes place in Place 4 U for  4 week sessions from the 28th April  €36. Classes for Teenagers and Adults can be catered for also at €48 per 4 week session which will include Interview Technique/Communication Skills and Confidence Building. Grade Exams are Optional for all participants in the Speech and Drama workshops also.

Lough Derg Jubilee Year of Mercy
Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 1st May with One Day Retreats which continue on 2,7,8,10,14,15,17,21,22,23,28,29 & 30 of May.
Booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Wednesday 1st June. You may begin the Pilgrimage on any day between 1st June and 13th August. Pre-booking is not required for the Three Day Pilgrimage. Contact Lough Derg by telephone on 071 9861518, email info@loughderg.org or visit www.loughderg.org.

Family Carers Ireland are providing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Full Award Training in your area in May 2016. This training will be run one day a week for five weeks from 9.30am to 4.30 per module.  This
qualification will qualify you to work in areas of the care sector.   For more info or to express an interest contact the training department on 0579370221.

MASS IN PADUA
Over a thousand petitions were prayed for at the Altar in the chapel of St Anthony last week. These were the petitions many of you requested in the last few weeks which Fr Michael remembered with the pilgrims who travelled with him. After the Mass the petitions were taken and placed at the tomb of St Anthony in the chapel. Thanks to everyone who made the pilgrimage such a wonderful trip.

Vocation Sunday
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations (Vocations Sunday) will be celebrated on this Sunday 17 April on the theme ‘The Church, Mother of Vocations’.
‘Vocations are born in prayer and prayer, and only in prayer can they persevere and bear fruit….’
Pope Francis
Prayer for Vocations
O Jesus, send labourers into your
fields, which are awaiting holy
apostles, saintly priests,
heroic missionaries and
dedicated sisters and brothers.
Enkindle in the hearts of men and
women the spark of a vocation.
Grant that Christian families may
desire to give your Church,
Helpers in the work of tomorrow. AMEN

Mass for Vocations Sunday will be broadcast on RTÉ One Television at 11.00am on this Sunday, from the RTÉ studios in Donnybrook in Dublin. The celebrant and homilist for the Mass will be Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan.
Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore.

Joe Burke Memorial Walk

The Joe Burke Memorial Walk takes place on Saturday 21^st May at 2.30pm. The walk commences from the roundabout with the dedication of a seat to Joe by Seamus Healy and the Marlfield Village Committee. The Village Committee will lead the walk from the roundabout to Marlfield Lake and then to St Patrick’s Chapel and back by the sunken fence to the walk start. There will be a full explanation of all the different village projects and the history attaching to them. Marlfield has been settled for over three thousand years and excavations have confirmed this. The great abbey of Inislounaght of which today there is little trace and its role in defining today’s village are part of the history which will be highlighted. Marlfield Lake which is one of the village main attractions has a special place and its role in industry and environment are part of the walk. Please come for a lovely evening of community remembrance and information all for free. The walk will take about 2 hours and a decent pair of walking shoes is advised. More details from any of the committee or call mobile no.0862937220.

Condolences

Marlfield Village committee extend their condolences to Jimmy Cronin and his family on the recent death of Jimmy’s brother Peter. To all the Cronin family our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.

Wild Flower Garden

The work at the roundabout is the relocated wild flower garden. The original area chosen was not suitable due to shading by the trees. The new location has been outlined and the bed will be in the hollow where the dead tree once stood. Clay has been sourced and the outlines of the oval bed is dug ready for seeding this week .When seeded and ready a will fence will be woven as a means of protecting the bed from animal and human until the flowers are well established.

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Oliver’s Church Day Chapel on Mondays from 2pm– 8.00 pm. (No Adoration when Monday is a Church Holiday or a public Holiday)

St Vincent de Paul Box is available on the side door to the Day Chapel next to the office door.

Weekend Masses

Saturday 11.30 a.m.     Michael Madigan late of Bianconi Drive (Anniv)

7.30 p.m.    Larry & Ann Bates late of Heywood Road (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.    William O’Halloran late of St. Oliver Plunkett Terrace (Anniv)

12.00 Noon   Josephine Kerton late of Baron Park (Anniv)

Congratulations

To Olivia Condon and Liam Hogan who were married recently in St. Oliver’s Church and to Michael Kearney and Frances Hallahan who were married in St. Helena’s Church, The Nire.

Service of Light:

For the boys and girls who are making Confirmation on Thursday 19^th. May, will take place on Tuesday 19^th. April at 7.00 p.m. We will keep them in our prayers as they prepare for Confirmation.

Family Mass:

Please keep in mind that our next Family Mass will be on Sunday 1^st. May at 12.00 Noon.

Beginners Relaxation Classes

Takes place in the Parish Centre on Monday evenings at 7.00 p.m. Contact David Tel 083-3745760 €6 per class.

Meditation Classes with Deirdre Brady:

St Oliver’s Parish Centre on Sundays from 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. All are welcome. Fee applies per class.

Parish Centre:

Groups using the Parish Centre are asked to park cars in the two car parking areas behind the Centre, to allow the circle spaces free for Church activities, bin trucks, & emergency services.

Important Notice Re Funerals:

We sometimes have a funeral on a Saturday at 11.30 a.m. or on a Sunday at 12.00 Noon. If there are intentions already booked for these Masses, the Intentions will be remembered and, if the people so wish, another Mass can be arranged at a future date. 

Groups and organisations that have a permit are permitted to collect on the Church grounds, but only AFTER Masses. It would be helpful to have prior notification of these collections.

Visiting the Sick:

Please let us know when you have somebody sick in hospital (or at home). We will be glad to visit, and to pray for them.

Suicide Awareness:

C-Saw South Tipperary information etc. at 24 William Street, (around the corner from the Medical Centre) every Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Support Service every Monday evening from 7.00 -8.00 p.m.

HELP! Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland:

For Free Text Suicide Crisis Information , TEXT HELP TO 50015. This service is free to use and you can text 50015 even if

you have no credit. Available 24 hours a day.

Parish Website:

Our Parish Website is now open at www.stoliverspc.org . We also have a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

MABS Helpline:

Problems paying off debts? Experiencing financial difficulty? Need advice on money management? Phone 1890 283438.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 23rd April

10:00am

6:15pm         Jim O’Donnell

Catherine Purcell

Peter & Pete Purcell

Sunday 24th April

10:30am

12:00noon     Lily Ryan

Matty & Mary Hennessy

2:00pm         Confirmation

Umbra Clothing: Clothing collection on behalf of Fr Nicholas Ngulutu of St Joseph’s Parish, Kavisuni, Diocese of Kitui, Kenya will takes place on Friday 29th April before 12 noon from St Mary’s Church Gate Door. All types of clean ladies, gents and children’s clothing and paired shoes appreciated.

Bishop Lee: As we celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation today we remember our retired Bishop. Bishop Lee who during his time as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore administered the Sacrament to over 1500 children in our Parish. We wish him many more years of good health, happiness and contentment.

Table Quiz: Table Quiz on Sunday 24th April in Carey’s Bar, Irishtown at 7.30pm in aid of St Mary’s ASD Pre-School. Skyped with its Sister Bar Jimmy’s Bar in Peoria, Illinois. €20 per team of 4. Spot prizes and hamper raffle. All welcome.

Cottage Nursing Home: The Cottage Nursing Home is holding a Tea Day at 2.30pm on Thurs 5th May. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Quiz on the day, spot prizes and raffle. All welcome.

Marlfield News: The Joe Burke Memorial Walk takes place on Saturday 21st May at 2.30pm. For further details contact one of the committee or call 086 2937220.

Welcome: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St. Mary’s, Adam George Drohan, who was christened recently. We congratulate his parents, Ian and Cathy, godparents, grandparents and extended family. We also welcome Amy Elizabeth Margaret Weston, we congratulate her parents Brian and Carmel, godparents, grandparents and extended family. And welcome to Séan Padraig Costello, we congratulate his parents Declan and Lorraine, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Commitment Renewal: Congratulations to Thomas and Bonnie Mooney, Chicago who renewed their marriage vows in a special ceremony in St Mary’s last Wednesday. Thomas and Bonnie are regular visitors to Ireland and over the years have stayed with Denis and Kay Fahey, Curranstown. We wish Thomas and Bonnie many more years of togetherness and happiness and hope that their love and visits to Ireland will continue.

Congratulations: We congratulate the young boys and girls who are celebrating the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation today. We thank them for their enthusiasm and commitment. We thank their parents for their guidance and care of them. We thank the teachers for their dedication and commitment. We pray that our confirmation children today will grow up as committed followers of Jesus and that they will become involved and active in our Parish.

Birthday Wishes: Birthday wishes are extended to Tom Fennessy, Glenconnor who celebrated a significant milestone on his life’s journey last week. We wish Tom many more years of health, happiness and involvement with his many interests.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 24th April 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
parishpeterandpaul@eircom.net
Parish Radio 107.9 FM

Please remember in your prayers:
Those who died recently:
Maire O’Reilly (née Houlihan) Prior Park Hill, Clonmel and late of Grangemockler.
Jackie Hewitt (née Fraher)Cashel Court, Clonmel.
Sr, Colombiere (Mary), Crowley, Cork and
formerly Loreto Convent, Clonmel.
Maureen Adams (née Fitzgerald) England and late of Ard na Greine and Connolly Park.

Months Mind of:
Maria Commins, Tom Hunt.

Anniversaries of:
Paddy Byrnes, Marie Kennedy, Con and Alice Murphy, Nora Daly, Jim O’Shea, Derek Storey, Ted Davies, John and Margaret Cleary and their son Jimmy (Clogheen).

Masses this Weekend
Ss Peter & Paul’s
Masses Next Weekend
7.30 pm Biddy Burke (Months Mind)
11.00am James and Mary Ahearne (Anniv)
12.30pm Pauline and Alfie Blackett (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
7.30 pm Mary Coffey (1st Anniv)
11.00am Liam Ryan (Special Remembrance RIP)
12.30pm Sean & Mary O’Driscoll (5th & 18th A)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Patrick and Peg Barrett (Anniv)

Minsters 30th April/1st May 2016
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Readers:Team C Euch Ministers: Team 3
Altar Servers : St Paul’s

An evening of Taize with the Island of Ireland Peace Choir. Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack St., Waterford, Friday 6th May at 8pm.

Active Retirement in the Resource Centre. Next Meeting Thursday, April 28th at 3pm. Annual A.G.M. New members welcome.

CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many
parishioners and visitors who have donated €357,943 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Balance to pay: €142,057.
Donations: €155, €25, €20.
Thank You

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1 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, 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.
Masses Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm
Masses Church of Resurrection:
Sunday:10.00am. Weekly 9.30am.

Place4u Café Activities at Place4u Café have resumed each day from 10am to 12.30pm. Come along for art, paper craft, crochet, sewing, playing cards (25s). Details of all activities or classes can be got at the cafe or by ringing 087 4407935.

Crochet Lessons for Beginners
Come and learn to crochet in a relaxed setting at Place4U Café, Morton Street. Classes are held each Tuesday morning at 10am.

Were you a member of a Youth Club?
Clonmel YCL (Young Civic League) AND CYM ( Clonmel Youth Movement) Youth Clubs are
holding a 50th Reunion on Saturday 30th April in Eldons Lounge at 7.30pm. BBQ. Tickets €10. All
ex-members or people who attended the hops in the mid 60’s to 70’s are welcome to attend. Tickets are available until 16th April from O’Sullivan Insurance, Mitchell St or Contact Ann Marie on 087 2693526. Any old photos or memories from the clubs?
Send to Brendan Power powerprint1@gmail.com

Clonmel and District Wheelchair Society will hold their A.G.M. in Moynihans Function room on Thursday 28th April at 8pm.

Knock Diocesan Pilgrimage
The Annual Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 1st May 2016. Tickets are €38 and are on sale in the Parish Shop. The train starts in Waterford City and stops in Carrick on Suir, Clonmel and Cahir.

Confirmation 2016
Congratulations to all the
Children who made their
Confirmation yesterday. As
usual it was a lovely ceremony and the children and their teachers and families should be very proud. Our thanks to the
teachers who had the children so well
prepared and our sincere thanks to Bishop
Cullinan for performing the ceremony.

S.T.A.C. Notes: .FREE Introductory Class on Speech & Drama and Elocution  for children 5 years to 10 years on Thursday 21st April from 4 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.  with Tutor Nancy Farrell, ALSMD, These classes include Mime,
Improvisation, Poetry and Prose, Confidence Building, etc., with an emphasis on Articulation & Clear Pronunciation takes place in Place 4 U for  4 week sessions from the 28th April  €36. Classes for Teenagers and Adults can be catered for also at €48 per 4 week session which will include
Interview Technique/Communication Skills and Confidence Building. Grade Exams are Optional for all participants in the Speech and Drama workshops also.

Lough Derg Jubilee Year of Mercy
Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 1st May with One Day Retreats which continue on 2,7,8,10,14,15,17,21,22,23,28,29 & 30 of May.
Booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Wednesday 1st June. You may begin the Pilgrimage on any day between 1st June and 13th August. Pre-booking is not required for the Three Day Pilgrimage. Contact Lough Derg by telephone on 071 9861518, email  info@loughderg.org or visit www.loughderg.org.

Family Carers Ireland are providing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Full Award Training in your area in May 2016. This training will be run one day a week for five weeks from 9.30am to 4.30 per module.  This
qualification will qualify you to work in areas of the care sector.   For more info or to express an interest contact the training department on 0579370221.

Loreto Parents’ Association is holding a Benefit Night at Clonmel Dog Track on Friday 29th April. First race at 7:45pm. All are welcome. Tickets available from Parents’ Association members or by contacting the school.

30th Anniversary All Ireland Rosary Rally, Knock Shrine.
Saturday 4th June 2016. Main Celebrant Most Rev. Eamon
Martin D.D. Archbishop of Amagh.
Contact: Nancy McCormac 061 384261

Counselling Services available free of charge to Family Carers and this also includes former
Carers  at our offices in Sarsfield Street Clonmel. To Avail of this service please contact our Area Manager Richie Molloy at 052 6170455 . Just to note you do not have to be receiving Carers
Allowance in order to avail of this new Service .

Census 2016 takes place on Sunday the 24th April. The Census includes a dedicated section, Q22, all about family care. Help us raise awareness of Q22 by mentioning this to a family carer you know. Our Carers Count Campaign has clear advice on how to fill out Q22 properly so that we can gain an accurate measure of the number of carers in Ireland and the number of hours spent caring.

A musical evening with the Nire Valley Voices under their director Marji Maxwell will be held at Place4U on Friday night 29th April at 8pm.
Tickets cost €15 and include wine and light refreshment. Places are limited so get you ticket early from Place4u/087 4407935. All proceeds in aid of roof repair at the cafe.

Mercy has a face: Presented by Most Rev Bishop Donal Murray DD (Bishop Emeritus—Limerick
Diocese) Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity
Waterford Tuesday 10th May @ 7.30pm. We will gather in prayer at the Holy Door, followed by reflection from Bishop Donal
All are welcome

Cottage Nursing Home: The Cottage Nursing Home is holding a Tea Day at 2.30pm on Thurs 5th May. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Quiz on the day, spot prizes and raffle. All welcome.
Cottage Nursing Home is holding a Tea Day at 2.30pm on Thursday 5th May. All proceeds to
Alzheimers Society of Ireland. Quiz on the day, spot prizes and raffle. All welcome.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, O life-giving Spirit, transform us., stir up in us the flame of love which is your gift. Give us
wisdom to see as you see. Give us understanding to hear as you hear. Give us courage and strength to walk in the way of justice. Holy Spirit, fill us with your love and guide us in the choices we will make. This we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Oliver’s Church Day Chapel on Mondays from 2pm– 8.00 pm. (No Adoration when Monday is a Church Holiday or a public Holiday)

Weekend Masses

Saturday 11.30 a.m.     Alice Gearon late of St. Oliver Plunkett Terrace (Anniv)

7.30 p.m.  Seamus & Della Dwyer late of Marian Terrace  (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.

12.00 Noon John O’Brien late of Cashel Road (Anniv)

Congratulations

To Sandra Wall & Fergal Slattery who were married recently in St. Oliver’s Church.

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Collection

Will take place this weekend Saturday 30^th. April & Sunday 1^st. May.

Family Mass:

Our next Family Mass will be this Sunday 1^st. May at 12.00 Noon. In the month of May, we will pray to our Lady for all our families.

Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society

Will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday 28^th. April at 8.00 p.m. in Moynihans Bar (in Function room).

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Will take place this Sunday 1^st. May. Tickets €38 available from SS Peter & Paul’s Parish Office. Train leaving Waterford and will stop in Carrick on Suir, Clonmel and Cahir.

Counselling Services

Available free of charge to Family Carers and former Carers at our offices in Sarsfield Street, Clonmel. To avail of this service you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance. Contact Richie Molloy Tel 052-6170455.

Web: www.familycarers.ie   Email rmolloy@familycarers.ie

Volunteer in Africa:

Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26^th. June 2016. Volunteers will work on a humanitarian project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Volunteers will pay their own costs.

Contact David 086-8520271

Important Notice Re Funerals:

We sometimes have a funeral on a Saturday at 11.30 a.m. or on a Sunday at 12.00 Noon. If there are intentions already booked for these Masses, the Intentions will be remembered and, if the people so wish, another Mass can be arranged at a future date. 

Groups and organisations that have a permit are permitted to collect on the Church grounds, but only AFTER Masses. It would be helpful to have prior notification of these collections.

Visiting the Sick:

Please let us know when you have somebody sick in hospital (or at home). We will be glad to visit, and to pray for them.

Suicide Awareness:

C-Saw South Tipperary information etc. at 24 William Street, (around the corner from the Medical Centre) every Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Support Service every Monday evening from 7.00 -8.00 p.m.

HELP! Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland:

For Free Text Suicide Crisis Information , TEXT HELP TO 50015. This service is free to use and you can text 50015 even if

you have no credit. Available 24 hours a day.

Parish Website:

Our Parish Website is now open at www.stoliverspc.org . We also have a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

MABS Helpline:

Problems paying off debts? Experiencing financial difficulty? Need advice on money management? Phone 1890 283438.

Saturday 30th April

9:30am         Jim Ryan & Johanna O’Mahoney

11:00am         First Holy Communion

6:15pm         Angela & Denis Healy

Ian Carroll

John McCollum (Shared)

Sunday 1st May

10:30am         Michael Kerton

12:00noon     Berna Farrell

Eugene & Geraldine O’Donnell 

St Padre Pio Prayer Group: Next Monday 2nd May, Rosary and prayers at 6.30pm, Mass at 7pm for all petitions placed in the basket on the Altar. All are welcome. 

Friday: 1st Friday of the Month. Communion to the sick and housebound. 

Saturday: 1st Saturday of the Month. Reconciliation Service at 10am Mass.

Reconciliation Service: Last Tuesday, Presentation Secondary celebrated the Year of Mercy. It was a moving and enlightening experience. Ten priests from the area were on hand to celebrate with the young people and gave them a blessing to sustain them on their discovery of faith in their lives.

Welcome: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St. Mary’s, Kai Patrick Keane, who was christened last weekend. We congratulate his parents, Andrew and Taylor, godparents, grandparents and extended family. We also welcome Kara Noonan, we congratulate her parents Paul and Amy, godparents, grandparents and extended family. And welcome to Nathan Michael Hanley, we congratulate his parents Michael and Dominika, godparents, grandparents and extended family. Welcome also to Joseph Delahunty, we congratulate his parents, Gerard and Jeanne, his godparents, grandparents and extended family and welcome to Caoilinn Susan Corcoran, congratulations to her parents, Gerard and Sandra, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Confirmation 2016: Last Sunday was a wonderful day for our Parish. We congratulate and welcome into our faith—community of St Mary’s the young boys and girls who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We thank all who helped in any way. Special thanks to our Folk Choir who sang so beautifully. We pray that as these young boys and girls begin their journey into their teenage years and secondary school that their faith will deepen and that they will gain strength and encouragement by actively witnessing and living out their faith and relationship with Jesus.

Collection for the Ukrainian people: Due to the particularly grave situation facing the Ukrainian people, the Holy Father has wished to draw the attention of the faithful to the tragic consequences of the ongoing conflict. For this reason, he announced that a special humanitarian initiative will be implemented by means of a collection to be held throughout Europe to aid the Ukrainian people. This collection will be taken up at all Masses in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2016.

Presently there are approximately 3 million people living in conditions of extreme hardship in those regions most affected by the conflict. Most of these are elderly residents who were unable to leave the combat zone. Regarding housing, from 12,000 to 15,000 homes have been damaged, and more that 1,000 completely destroyed. The situation will be particularly dire during autumn and winter due to severe weather.

Birthday Wishes: Birthday wishes are extended this week to Joseph James, one of our Altar Boys. We wish Joseph a future full of health and vitality and we thank him for his dedication and enthusiasm as a member of our Altar Services team.

We extend birthday wishes also to Paddy Millea who celebrated a significant milestone on his life’s journey. We wish Paddy many more years of health, happiness and involvement with the business life of Irishtown.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 1st May 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gildolf 052 61 22138
parishpeterandpaul@eircom.net
Parish Radio 107.9 FM

Please remember in your prayers:
Those who died recently:
Mary Burke ((née Keane) Griffith Ave, Clonmel
Patrick (Paddy) Purcell, The Beehive, Kilmanahan, Clonmel.
Michael Morrissey, Rathronan, Clonmel.

Months  Mind of:
Josie Leahy, Angela Greene, Sr. Philomena Morrissey, Peter Cronin, Daniel Gerrard, Mary Greene, Mick Morris.

Anniversaries of:
Caitlin O’Keeffe  (Anniv), Mary Ryan, Morris and Murphy Families, Terence Fraher, Marie Pyke, Catherine and Josephine Deady, Maureen Curran, Seán and Ann O’Donoghue, Bernard Greene (Sheehy Tce), Nellie and Jack McCarthy, John Noonan (Western Rd), Anne Power, Sarah Carri, Breda Hogan (Toberaheena), Annie  and Michael Wall, Elizabeth O’Keeffe., Veronica Cashin-Roche, William Betts Clonmel and Grengemockler.

Masses this Weekend
Ss Peter & Paul’s
7.30 pm  Mary Coffey (1st Anniv)
11.00am  Liam Ryan (Special Remembrance RIP)
12.30pm Sean & Mary O’Driscoll (5th & 18th A)
Church of the Resurrection
10am  Patrick and Peg Barrett  (Anniv)

Masses Next Weekend 
7.30 pm  John (Fintan) Logue  (Months Mind)
And Joe, Eileen and Robert Logue (Anniv)
11.00am  Mary and John Wall (Anniv)
12.30pm Kay Moriarty ( Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am  People of the Parish

Minsters 7th/8th May  2016
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Readers:Team A Euch Ministers: Team 1
Altar Servers : St Peter’s

An evening of Taize with the Island of Ireland Peace Choir. Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack St., Waterford, Friday 6th May at 8pm.

Active Retirement in the Resource Centre. 
Next Meeting  Thursday, 12th May  at 3pm.
New members welcome.

St Pio Prayer Group meet on the first Monday of each month and will meet this Monday, 2nd May in St. Marys, Irishtown. Rosary at 6.30pm with Mass at 7pm for all petitions in the basket on the altar.
Next Friday, 6th May is the  First Friday of the month,  a day when we bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound of our parish. If  you know someone who needs a call please contact one of the priests or the Parish Shop.  61 22138

Pastoral Council Meeting
Monday 9th May 22 Gladstone St., at 7.30pm

Monies paid from Offertory Collection: €12,157.

CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €370,000 towards the renovation of our church which cost  €875,000. Balance to pay: €130,000.
Donations: €100.
Thank You

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1 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, 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.
Masses Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm
Masses Church of  Resurrection:
Sunday:10.00am. Weekly 9.30am.

Place4u Café Activities at Place4u Café have resumed each day from 10am to 12.30pm. Come along for art, paper craft, crochet, sewing, playing cards (25s). Details of all activities or classes can be got at the café or by ringing 087 4407935.

Place4U Crochet Lessons for Beginners. Come and learn to crochet in a relaxed setting at Place4U Café. Classes are held each Tuesday morning at 10am

Clonmel Horticultural Society
Next Meeting Wednesday 4th May at 8pm in Hotel Minella . Guest Speaker Frances McDonald.
Deposits taken for Annual Trip. All Welcome.

Lough Derg Jubilee Year of Mercy
Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 1st May with One Day Retreats which continue on 2, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 of May.  Booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Wednesday 1st June. You may begin the Pilgrimage on any day between 1st June and 13th August. Pre-booking is not required for the Three Day Pilgrimage. Contact Lough Derg by telephone on 071 9861518, email  info@loughderg.org or visit www.loughderg.org.

30th Anniversary All Ireland Rosary Rally, Knock Shrine. Saturday 4th June 2016. Main Celebrant Most Rev. Eamon  Martin D.D. Archbishop of Armagh.
Contact: Nancy McCormack  061 384261

Counselling Services available free of charge to Family Carers and this also includes former Carers  at our offices in Sarsfield Street Clonmel. To Avail of this service please contact our Area Manager Richie Molloy at 052 6170455 . Just to note you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance in order to avail of this new Service .

Mercy has a face: Presented by Most Rev Bishop Donal Murray DD
(Bishop Emeritus—Limerick  Diocese) Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Waterford Tuesday 10th May @ 7.30pm. We will gather in prayer at the Holy Door, followed by reflection from Bishop Donal. All are welcome

There will be no Divine Mercy Devotions in Ss. Peter and Pauls on Friday 6th May.

Adults, So you  can’t draw a straight line?
Learn to draw and paint  for Beginners with Tony Cross on Friday  mornings from 11 to 12 .30pm. or Friday nights 7 to 8. 30 p.m.  Book in to 052 61 27877 . Bookings taken on a  first come  basis as space is  limited. €48 for 4 week sessions payable on the 1st night. Art materials not required at 1st session. Children’s Crazy Craft with Elke  4 to 5 p.m. Fridays for 8 to 10 years  €36 for 4 week sessions. Saturdays  Art & Craft with Angela  10. 30 to 11. 30 am, € 36 for 4 week sessions All fees payable on 1st day of class. All art/craft  materials supplied info@southtippartscentre.ie www. southtippartscentre.ie

NEW ROTAS
We are currently doing up the new rota for readers and ministers for the coming months. If there are any changes  to be made, please let Eileen in the parish office know by Thursday. The new rotas will be available in the sacristies from next weekend. Thank you to everyone who continues to minister in our parish in so many ways, and if anyone would like to become a Minister of the Word or Eucharist, please contact any of the priests or the parish office.

Affordable Live-in Homecare provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Mary or Tom today on 087 9916791. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie

Family Carers Ireland are providing the QQI
Level 5 Healthcare Support Full Award Training in your area in May 2016.  This is one of the Mandatory modules off the Full QQI Healthcare Award.  For more info contact our training department on 0579370221.

Colour, Meditation, Intuitive Painting workshop on Saturday 28th May in Edmund Rice Comm. Centre.
Waterford from 2.30 to 4.30. Contact Kathleen on 087 314 5212 for further info.

Volunteer in Africa Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26th June 2016. The volunteers will work on a humanitarian
project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Supervision provided. Volunteers will also visit the resting place of Venerable Edel Quinn. No large fundraising. Volunteers will pay their own costs. If you can assist teaching English, or with sports, games, arts, crafts or more, then you can make a real impact on the lives of the poorest and those without hope. Contact David 086-8520271

The annual diocesan May Rosary Procession will take place on Sunday May 22nd leaving Ballybricken Green, Waterford at 3pm and proceeding to the Dominican Church Bridge street for the Crowning of our Lady. All are welcome. Details 086 3100581

Collection for the Ukrainian People
Due to the particularly grave situation facing the Ukrainian people, the Holy Father wishes to draw the attention of the faithful to the tragic consequences of the on going conflict. For this reason, he announced that a special humanitarian initiative will be implemented by means of a  collection to be held throughout Europe to aid the Ukrainian people. Bishop Cullinan has asked that this collection be taken up at all Masses in the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2016.

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Oliver’s Church Day Chapel on Mondays from 2pm– 8.00 pm. (No Adoration when Monday is a Church Holiday or a public Holiday)

Weekend Masses

Saturday 11.30 a.m.        Maureen Kelly (R.I.P.)

7.30 p.m.    Joe Bowes late of Clarke Villas  (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.     Leon Quinn & Elizabeth Greene late of Dublin (Anniv)

12.00 Noon Dick Murray late of Honeyview Estate   (Anniv)

Welcome into our Christian Community Ava Butler who was baptised recently.

First Friday:

Friday is the First Friday of the month. Sr. Mary & Fr. Hegarty will bring Holy Communion to the persons who have asked to receive it in their own homes.

Special Collection:

Pope Francis has requested that a Special Collection be taken up in all Churches in Europe to support the people of Ukraine where approximately 3 million people are living in conditions of extreme hardship.

The collection in this diocese will be by a way of a second collection at all Masses this weekend 7^th.and 8^th. May.

Divine Mercy Devotions:

There will be no Divine Mercy Devotions on Friday 6^th. May in SS Peter & Paul’s Church, due to a wedding.

Counselling Services

Available free of charge to Family Carers and former Carers at our offices in Sarsfield Street, Clonmel. To avail of this service you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance. Contact Richie Molloy Tel 052-6170455.

Web: www.familycarers.ie   Email rmolloy@familycarers.ie

Important Notice Re Funerals:

We sometimes have a funeral on a Saturday at 11.30 a.m. or on a Sunday at 12.00 Noon. If there are intentions already booked for these Masses, the Intentions will be remembered and, if the people so wish, another Mass can be arranged at a future date.

 Groups and organisations that have a permit are permitted to collect on the Church grounds, but only AFTER Masses. It would be helpful to have prior notification of these collections.

Visiting the Sick:

Please let us know when you have somebody sick in hospital (or at home). We will be glad to visit, and to pray for them.

Parish Website:

Our Parish Website is now open at www.stoliverspc.org . We also have a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

MABS Helpline:

Problems paying off debts? Experiencing financial difficulty? Need advice on money management? Phone 1890 283438.

AGM

The annual general meeting of the Marlfield Village Committee takes on Monday evening the 9thMay in St Patrick’s Chapel at 8pm. The AGM is an open meeting and anyone who wishes to attend can do so and contribute to the business of the evening. Please inform others of time, date and venue.

Joe Burke Memorial Walk

The final arrangements are being made and the important details are. Walk starts from the roundabout at 2.30pm and will include the 7 main historical and environmental lectern signs. There will be a cup of tea or coffee and some buttered brack and biscuits in St Patrick’s Chapel afterwards. There is no subscription charge and everyone is welcome to our first memorial walk. More details from Bernard on mobile no 0862937220.

Woven Fence

The work on the woven fence starts this week at the new wild flower garden and our lads have been trained by our local crafts woman Nuala who willingly gave of her time and skills for the village.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 7th May

10:00am         Tom & Sr Helen Burke

6:15pm         Mary Dowling

Tommy Farrell (Shared)

Sunday 8th May

10:30am         Dr Tom Heneghan

12:00noon     Peter & Brigid Ryan

Margaret Lonergan &

Jim Lonergan (Shared) 

Welcome: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St. Mary’s, Hanny O’Reilly, who was christened last weekend. We congratulate her parents, Michael and Ellen, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Birthday Wishes:  Congratulations to Kathleen Leahy, Cherrymount who celebrated a significant milestone on her life’s journey recently.  We wish Kathleen many more years of health, happiness and presence with us.

First Communion:  We congratulate the boys and girls of Presentation Primary and St Mary’s CBS who celebrated their First Eucharist last Saturday.  We welcome them into the Eucharistic Faith—Community of St Mary’s,  We pray that they will develop a real sense of reverence and value of the Eucharist on their journey of Faith throughout their lives.  We hope and pray that they will find support and encouragement from their parents, peers and the Faith—Community of St Mary’s as they grow spiritually and their recognition of the need of God and a spiritual focus in their lives.

Collection for the Ukrainian people:  Due to the particularly grave situation facing the Ukrainian people, the Holy Father has wished to draw the attention of the faithful to the tragic consequences of the ongoing conflict.  For this reason, he announced that a special humanitarian initiative will be implemented by means of a collection to be held throughout Europe to aid the Ukrainian people.  This collection will be taken up at all Masses in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2016.

Wedding Bells:  Congratulations to Conor Morrissey, Thomas St and Sandra Bowe, Glenconnor who were married in Colligan last Saturday.

Congratulations also to John Tobin, Shanavine Way and Rosemary Maye, Carrick-on-Suir who were married in Faugheen last Saturday.  We wish both young couples many years of married happiness and togeth

Whist: Last whist of season on Sunday 8th May at 2.30pm in the Bridge Centre Clonmel.  All players welcome.  Refreshments served.

Midsummer Concert: On Friday 10th June at 8pm, Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge will be holding a Midsummer Concert in St Mary’s Church, Irishtown.  Programme includes, St Mary’s Choir, The Gordonaires, Banna Cluain Meala, Cor Eaglis Choir and Soloist Yvonne Murphy.  Tickets are €10 and are available from Premier Music and Marians Bookshop on O’Connell Street.

Marlfield News: The Joe Burke Memorial Walk takes place on Saturday 21st May at 2.30pm.  For further details contact one of the committee or call 086 2937220.  The AGM of the Marlfield Village Committee takes place on Mon 9th May  in St Patrick’s Capel at 8pm.  All welcome, please inform others of time, date and venue.

Knock Pilgrimage:  Our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock took place last Sunday.  We joined the Archdiocese of Tuam.  It was the official opening of the Pilgrimage season at Knock.  We had a full train of pilgrims and all found it spiritually rewarding and enriching.  It is hoped next year to increase the number of people from the Diocese.  A new Diocesan Committee is being set up.  We would love to see representation from the Clonmel area on this committee.  If anyone is interested contact John Waters, Waterford, Michael Drohan, Kilmacow or Fr Billy Meehan, Clonmel.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 8th May 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gildolf 052 61 22138
parishpeterandpaul@eircom.net
Parish Radio 107.9 FM

Please remember in your prayers:
Those who died recently:
George (Junior) Gregory, Sheehy Tce.
Martina Corry (Née O’Donnell) Carrigeen.
Christopher Channon, Anglesea St, Clonmel.
David Binchy, Dun Laoghaire and Clonmel.
Angela McCabe (née Sweeney) Elm Park and Abbey Road, Clonmel.
Gabrielle (Gaye) O’ Brien, Ard na Greine,
Clonmel (Former Parish Secretary, Ss P & P’s)

Months Mind of:
Jimmy Ryan, Nancy Houlihan, John (Fintan) Logue, Thomas Cronin.

Anniversaries of:
Patrick McLoughlin, Paul Gardiner, Jim O’Shea, Tommy Barrett, Paddy and Judy Tobin and grandson Seán, O’Keeffe Family, Peter Ryan, Mary Sweeney, Joan Kerton, Matthew Anglim (1st Anniv), Paddy Harte, Ned Moore, May Sullivan and Christy Walker, Crosse St., Michael Kelleher, College Street.

Active Retirement in the Resource Centre.
Next Meeting Thursday, 12th May at 3pm.
A social evening with raffle. New members welcome.

Pastoral Council Meeting
Monday 4th May 22 Gladstone St., at 7.30pm

Donations: € 675
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €370,675 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Balance to pay: €129, 325 Donations: €350, €100, €100, €55, €50, €20.
Thank You

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1 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, 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.
Masses Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm
Masses Church of Resurrection:
Sunday:10.00am. Weekly 9.30am.
Place4u Café Activities at Place4u Café have resumed each day from 10am to 12.30pm. Come along for art, paper craft, crochet, sewing, playing cards (25s). Details of all activities or classes can be got at the cafe or by ringing 087 4407935.

Last Whist of the Season on Sunday 8th May at 2.30pm in the Bridge centre, Cashel Rd,.

Lough Derg Jubilee Year of Mercy
Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 1st May with One Day Retreats which continue on 2,7,8,10,14,15,17,21,22,23,28,29 & 30 of May.
Booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Wednesday 1st June. You may begin the Pilgrimage on any day between 1st June and 13th August. Pre-booking is not required for the Three Day Pilgrimage. Contact Lough Derg by telephone on 071 9861518, email info@loughderg.org or visit www.loughderg.org..

Counselling Services available free of charge to Family Carers Family Carers and this also includes former
Carers at our offices in Sarsfield Street Clonmel. To Avail of this service please contact our Area Manager Richie Molloy at 052 6170455 . Just to note you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance in order to avail of this new Service .

Mercy has a face: Presented by Most Rev Bishop Donal Murray DD (Bishop Emeritus, Limerick Diocese) Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Waterford Tuesday 10th May @ 7.30pm. We will gather in prayer at the Holy Door, followed by reflection from Bishop Donal.
All are welcome

NEW ROTAS
Affordable Live-in Homecare provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Mary or Tom today on 087 9916791.
Our website is www.alhomecare.ie

Family Carers Ireland are providing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Full Award Training in your area this May . This is one of the Mandatory modules off the Full QQI Healthcare Award. For more info contact our training department on 0579370221.

Colour, Meditation, Intuitive Painting workshop on Saturday 28th May in Edmund Rice Comm. Centre.
Waterford from 2.30 to 4.30.
Contact Kathleen on 087 314 5212 for further info.

Volunteer in Africa Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26th June 2016. The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Supervision provided. Volunteers will also visit the resting place of Venerable Edel Quinn. No large fundraising. Volunteers will pay their own costs. If you can assist teaching English, or with sports, games, arts, crafts or more, then you can make a real impact on the lives of the poorest and those without hope.
Contact David 086-8520271

The annual diocesan May Rosary Procession will take place on Sunday May 22nd leaving Ballybricken Green, Waterford at 3pm and proceeding to the Dominican Church Bridge street for the Crowning of our Lady. All are welcome. Details 086 3100581

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College,
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th July 2016. For young people aged 16-35, an
opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening on
Monday 16th of May from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Anam Cara
Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. For further information please see our website at www.anamcara.ie email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 01 4045378.

STAC News
We are now taking names on a first come basis as space is limited, for Bealtaine’s Free Art & Craft Day for Adults on 19th May, 10. 30 to 2.30 p.m. in STAC, Place 4 U, 25, Gladstone St., Clonmel. All enquiries to 0526127877 or
info@southtippartscentre.ie

LOST Black Purse/Wallet lost in or around Ss. Peter and Pauls. Please contact the Parish Office 61 22138

Youth group starting for girls aged 13-17 for fun,  friendship, formation and fellowship. We hope to use Scripture, Lives of Saints, YOUCAT , film, books and internet to ignite passion for faith.
Enquiries to 086 8191969

First Holy Communion
The Girls from the Sisters of Charity made their First Holy Communion on Saturday 7th May here in Ss. Peter and Pauls Church. We congratulate all of the children and acknowledge the work and support the children received from their teachers and their families.‘Comhghairdeas’!!
The Boys from Ss Peter and Pauls are presently practising hard with their teachers for their First Holy Communion which takes place on Saturday 14th May.

Congratulations to Brendan Dempsey and Leanne Foley who were married here in Peter & Pauls recently.
‘May God pour all his warmth and care on your journey ahead.’

Midsummer Concert: On Fri-day 10th June at 8pm, Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge will be holding a Midsummer
Concert in St Mary’s Church, Irishtown. Pro-gramme includes, St Mary’s Choir, The Gordonaires, Banna Cluain Meala, Cor Eaglis Choir and Soloist Yvonne Murphy.
Tickets are €10 and are available from Premier Music and Marians Bookshop on O’Connell Street.

New Children’s Art/Craft sessions will commence shortly with Elke on Fridays 4 to 5 p.m. ages 8 to 10 years and with Angela on Saturdays 10. 30am to 11. 30am are 4 to 7 years. € 36 for 4 weeks. Family discounts. All materials supplied. Both classes booking up fast so contact STAC ASAP. Speech & Drama will
continue with Nancy on Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. ages 4 to 8 yrs. €36 for 4 week sessions. Family
discounts. Book now for Poetry & Art mornings for schools and adult Groups, Tuesday/Wednesday in STAC Place 4 U. A new Pilot project on ` Wellness in Mind and Body through Literature’ will
commence shortly in Primary and 2nd Level schools Adults : Beginner’s and Improver’s painting class will continue with Tony on Friday mornings from 11 am to 12. 30pm and on Friday nights 7pm to 8.30. €48 for 4 week sessions. Summer Camps in July! Bookings now open! All enquiries to 0526127877 or info@southtippartscentre.ie

Volunteers Needed: The Sue Ryder Foundation:
Caring for the Elderly shop on Mary Street is urgently looking for volunteers to help in the shop. If you are interested please pop in and see Anna, the Manager, any help at all would be appreciated

Conveyors of Mercy
As well as the feast of the Ascension, today is World Communications Day 2016. This year’s theme is ‘Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter’. The theme was chosen to coincide with the Holy Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis to highlight the mercy of God. In his message for the 50th World Communications Day, Pope Francis talks about how our every word and gesture should express God’s compassion, tenderness and forgiveness. ‘If our hearts and actions are inspired by charity, by divine love, then our communication will be touched by God’s own power. I would like to invite all people of good will to rediscover the power of mercy to heal wounded relationships and to restore peace and harmony to families and communities. ‘He also highlights the importance of technology and social media as tools of communication, which must be used responsibly. ‘The digital world is a public square, a meeting-place where we can either encourage or demean one another, engage in a meaningful discussion or unfair attacks. The internet can be used wisely to build a society which is healthy and open to sharing.’
It is fitting that this day coincides with the Feast of the Ascension. When Jesus was lifted up to heaven, he entrusted his disciples with the important task of preaching forgiveness to all the nations. ‘The Church’s words and actions are all meant to convey mercy, to touch people’s hearts and to sustain them on their
journey to that fullness of life which Jesus Christ was sent by the Father to bring to all.’Pope Francis’
message for the 50th World Communications Day Tríona Doherty

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Oliver’s Church Day Chapel on Mondays from 2pm– 8.00 pm.  (No Adoration when Monday is a Church Holiday or a public Holiday)

Weekend Masses

Saturday   7.30   p.m.     Joan Williams late of Irishtown   (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.        Margaret Tyrrell late of Highfield Grove  (Anniv)

12.00 Noon      Thomas & Christine O’Sullivan late of Ard Fatima  (Anniv)

Our Parish Celebrations of First Holy Communion

Will take place this Saturday 14^th. May at 11.00 a.m. & 2.00 p.m.

Our Parish Celebration of Confirmation

Will take place on Thursday 19^th. May at 2.00 p.m.

Family Mass

Once again thanks to all who took part in the recent Family Mass. We hope to have the Family Mass every first Sunday of the month, including July & August. We invite families to volunteer to help organise the Masses, especially in July and August when schools are on holidays.

Eternal Rest

to Angela McCabe late of 71 Mountain View, Elm Park, Martina Corry late of Carrigeen, and George Gregory, Sheehy Terrace who died recently

All Ireland Rosary Rally 30^th. Anniversary

Will take place at Knock Shrine on Saturday 4^th. June. For information contact Jerry O’Sullivan Tel 021-4885443

Faith Camp for Boys

The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the Diocese of Cloyne are combining forces to run a Faith Camp for boys (age 12-16)

In the beautiful coastal village of Knockadoon (East Cork) from June 5^th -11^th. Activities include catechesis, sports, hillwalking, music, prayer and more. To book or get more info Tel Kieran (parish of Clashmore) on 083-4620610 or Fr. Eamonn Roche on 086-9972539. www.cloynediecese.ie/knockadoon.

World Youth Day 2016

You are invited to join the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore on what promises to be a wonderful pilgrimage of faith, discovery and sheer enjoyment. We will lead a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland from July 26^th to August 2^nd.

If you are between 18-35 years and interested, find out more, email: waterfordlismore@eircom.net or call 051-874463.

Total cost including flights and accommodation €700

Counselling Services

Available free of charge to Family Carers and former Carers at our offices in Sarsfield Street, Clonmel. To avail of this service you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance. Contact Richie Molloy Tel 052-6170455.

Web: www.familycarers.ie   Email rmolloy@familycarers.ie

Important Notice Re Funerals:

We sometimes have a funeral on a Saturday at 11.30 a.m. or on a Sunday at 12.00 Noon. If there are intentions already booked for these Masses, the Intentions will be remembered and, if the people so wish, another Mass can be arranged at a future date.

Groups and organisations that have a permit are permitted to collect on the Church grounds, but only AFTER Masses. It would be helpful to have prior notification of these collections.

Visiting the Sick:

Please let us know when you have somebody sick in hospital (or at home). We will be glad to visit, and to pray for them.

Suicide Awareness:

C-Saw South Tipperary information etc. at 24 William Street, (around the corner from the Medical Centre) every Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Support Service every Monday evening from 7.00 -8.00 p.m.

HELP! Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland:

For Free Text Suicide Crisis Information ,  TEXT HELP TO 50015. This service is free to use and you can text 50015 even if you have no credit. Available 24 hours a day.

Parish Website:

Our Parish Website is now open at www.stoliverspc.org . We also have a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

MABS Helpline:

Problems paying off debts? Experiencing financial difficulty? Need advice on money management? Phone 1890 283438.

Place4u is hosting a delightful Vintage Tea Morning in aid of Syria, at the Hidden Café, Place4U, Morton Street, Clonmel on Friday 20th May 2016 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Please come along and bring a friend or two.

Home baking and a warm welcome guaranteed.

Minimum donation €5.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 15th May 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gildolf 052 61 22138
parishpeterandpaul@eircom.net
Parish Radio 107.9 FM

Please remember in your prayers:

Those who died recently:
Nurse Dymphna Mangan, Ballymacarbry.
Kathy Condon (née Fenton) Ruan, Newcastle and formerly Nire Rd, Ballymacarbry.
Pat Norris, Mountain View, Marlfield, Clonmel.
Phyllis O’Gorman (née Heffernan) King St.
Dr. Joe Meehan, Ardmore and formerly Clonmel.

Months Mind of:
Noel Magner, Aisling Wall, Matthew Walsh, Liam Murphy.

Anniversaries of:
Thomas and Madge O’Malley son John and daughter Maria, Tim and Mary Curran, Bridget O’Donnell , Jack and Mona O’Reilly, Laurence Meaney, Martin and Violet Landy, James Walsh (Lisronagh).

Minsters 21st/22nd May 2016
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Readers:Team C Euch Ministers: Team 3
Altar Servers : St Peter’s

Active Retirement in the Resource Centre.
Next Meeting Thursday, 26th May at 3pm. Collecting for Outing. To Dungarvan. Quiz.. New members welcome.

Clonmel Widows Association Our next meeting will be held in the Friary Hall on Tuesday, 17th May from 3 pm to 5 pm. The AGM takes place on this date. Raffle Bingo and Teas. New members welcome.

Donations: € 505
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €371,180 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Balance to pay: €128,820.
Donations: €250, €100, €100, €45, €10.
Thank You

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1 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, 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.
Masses Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm
Masses Church of Resurrection:
Sunday:10.00am. Weekly 9.30am.
Place4u Café Activities at Place4u Café have resumed each day from 10am to 12.30pm. Come along for art, paper craft, crochet, sewing, playing cards (25s). Details of all activities or classes can be got at the cafe or by ringing 087 4407935.

Counselling Services available free of charge to Family Carers and this also includes former Carers  at our offices in Sarsfield Street Clonmel. To Avail of this service please contact our Area Manager Richie Molloy at 052 6170455 . Just to note you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance in order to avail of this new Service .

Affordable Live-in Homecare provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Mary or Tom today on 087 9916791.
Our website is www.alhomecare.ie

Volunteer in Africa Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26th June 2016. The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Supervision provided. Volunteers will also visit the resting place of Venerable Edel Quinn. No large fundraising. Volunteers will pay their own costs. If you can assist teaching English, or with sports, games, arts, crafts or more, then you can make a real impact on the lives of the poorest and those without hope.
Contact David 086-8520271

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th July 2016. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see ww.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening on
Monday 16th of May from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Anam Cara
Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. For further information please see our website at www.anamcara.ie email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 01 4045378.

STAC News
We are now taking names on a first come basis as space is limited, for Bealtaine’s Free Art & Craft Day for Adults on 19th May, 10. 30 to 2.30 p.m. in STAC, Place 4 U, 25, Gladstone St., Clonmel. All enquiries to 0526127877 or info@southtippartscentre.ie
Religious Youth group starting for girls aged 13-17 for fun, friendship, formation and fellowship. Enquiries to
086 8191969

First Holy Communion
The Boys from Ss Peter and Pauls made their First Holy Communion on Saturday 14th May here in Ss. Peter and Pauls Church. We congratulate all of the children and acknowledge the work and support the children received from their teachers and their families
‘Comhghairdeas’!!

New Children’s Art/Craft sessions will commence shortly with Elke on Fridays 4 to 5 p.m. ages 8 to 10 years and with Angela on Saturdays 10. 30am to 11. 30am are 4 to 7 years.  € 36 for 4 weeks. Family discounts. All materials supplied. Both classes booking up fast so contact STAC ASAP. Speech & Drama will continue with Nancy on Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. ages 4 to 8 yrs. €36 for 4 week sessions. Family discounts. Book now for Poetry & Art mornings for schools and adult Groups, Tuesday/Wednesday in STAC Place 4 U. A new Pilot project on ` Wellness in Mind and Body through Literature’ will commence shortly in Primary and 2nd Level schools Adults : Beginner’s  and Improver’s  painting class will continue with Tony on Friday mornings from 11 am to 12. 30pm and on Friday nights 7pm to 8.30.  €48 for 4 week sessions. Summer Camps in July! Bookings now open! All enquiries to 0526127877 or info@southtippartscentre.ie

Catching Fire
Unless the eye catch fire, The God will not be seen.
Unless the ear catch fire, The God will not be heard.
Unless the tongue catch fire, The God will not be named.
Unless the heart catch fire, The God will not be loved.
Unless the mind catch fire, The God will not be known.
from ‘Pentecost’ by William Blake
The arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was by no means a quiet or gentle event. First there was a powerful wind from heaven – so loud it filled not just the room the apostles were in, but the whole house. Tongues of fire came to rest on their heads, and they suddenly began to speak in foreign languages as they were ‘filled with the Holy Spirit’.
It must have been a chaotic, intense scene.
The poem ‘Pentecost’ by 19th century poet William Blake captures some of the power of the scene, with its repetition of the phrase ‘catch fire’. When a piece of news or gossip gets around quickly, we say it ‘spreads like wildfire’. By its very nature, fire jumps from one things
another, burning more intensely the more it spreads. The symbol of tongues of fire is apt, then. The arrival of the Holy Spirit propels the apostles from the room where they were huddled out into the street. They simply cannot contain themselves as they begin to preach and to spread the Good News far and wide – like wildfire.
Tríona Doherty

Vintage Tea Morning for Syria
Place4u is hosting a delightful Vintage Tea Morning in aid of Syria, at the Hidden Café, Place4U, Morton Street, Clonmel on Friday 20th May 2016 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Please come along and bring a friend or two. Home baking and a warm welcome guaranteed. Minimum donation €€5.

Clonmel Apostolic Society Flag Day Thurs 19th & Fri 20th May. All proceeds will go to the missions.
Annual Cystic Fibrosis Church Gate Collection will take place in all churches on Sat 21st&Sun 22nd May.

The Annual diocesan May Rosary Procession will take place on Sunday May 22nd in Waterford, ,leaving Ballybricken Green at 3pm and proceeding to the Dominican Church Bridge street for the Crowning of our Lady. All are welcome. Details 086 3100581

Belle Voci Choir and guests , Summer Concert, Friday May 27th at 8pm in Old St. Msry’s church, Clonmel. Admission €12, under 12’s free.

The Joe Burke memorial walk takes place in Marlfield on Saturday 21st May at 2.03pmThe walk starts from the roundabout with the dedication of seat to Joe.

Parishioners, the Government allows us to claim €62.50 back from your contributions to the Parish on all contributions of €250 or more, this includes weekly envelopes, Christmas, Easter and Autumn contributions. This can be a great source of revenue to the Parish.. We are presently in the process of organising this and we will contact those who meet the requirement over the next week. There is no cost or liability on the parishioner taking part in this scheme but it is necessary to use the special contribution envelopes so as to be able to record the contributions. If you feel that you would like to help the Parish in this way please request a box of Envelopes at any time.

Masses this Weekend:

Saturday 14th May

10:00am         Mollie Phelan & Andy Phelan

Eileen Collins (Shared)

6:15pm         Willie & Mary Kelleher

Sunday 15th May

10:30am

12:00noon     John Noonan  

Welcome: We welcome into the Christian Faith Community of St. Mary’s, Aoife Doran, who was christened last weekend. We congratulate her parents, Thomas and Barbara, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Ukraine Appeal:  We would like to thank all who contributed to the special appeal for the people of the Ukraine last weekend.  Your response amounted to €2065.00.  If you forgot about it or would like to contribute your donation is appreciated and will be forwarded to Bishops House.

Franciscan Brothers Appeal:  May 21st and 22nd. The Franciscan Brothers were founded in Ireland in the early 1800s.  They were founded to work with the rural poor of Ireland.  Their work included Religious and Secular Education, Agriculture and Rural development.  Most of their monasteries were in the West of Ireland.  They are now working in the interior of Kenya and Uganda.  Included in their work are education, sustainable agriculture and rural development, food security and famine relief.  Br Brian Johnson will be visiting our Parish  next weekend.

Birthday Wishes:  Congratulations to Marjorie McGrath, Western Road who celebrated a significant milestone on her life’s journey last week.  We wish her many more years of health and happiness.

Workmans Boat Club AGM: will take place on Tuesday 24th May at 8pm in the Clubhouse.  New members welcome.

Midsummer Concert: On Friday 10th June at 8pm, Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge will be holding a Midsummer Concert in St Mary’s Church, Irishtown.  Programme includes, St Mary’s Choir, The Gordonaires, Banna Cluain Meala, Cor Eaglis Choir and Soloist Yvonne Murphy.  Tickets are €10 and are available from Premier Music and Marians Bookshop on O’Connell Street.

Mass—Time Change: 10am  Mass on Saturday 21st will be at 9.30am.

Do This In Memory:  There will be a meeting of the Parents Committee on Tuesday next at 7.30pm in the Pastoral Centre.

Forthcoming Events:

First Communion: Gaelscoil, Saturday 21st May

Crowning of Our Lady: Date to be arranged.

Corpus Christi Procession:  29th May

Marlfield News: The Joe Burke Memorial Walk takes place on Saturday 21st May at 2.30pm.  For further details contact one of the committee or call 086 2937220.

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Oliver’s Church Day Chapel on Mondays from 2pm– 8.00 pm.  (No Adoration when Monday is a Church Holiday or a public Holiday)

Weekend Masses     

Saturday  11.30 a.m.         Johanna O’Reilly late of Cashel  (Anniv)

Saturday   7.30   p.m.        John & Ellen Cremmins late of Old Bridge    (Anniv)

Sunday     9.00 a.m.           Brendan Dunne late of Ard Caoin   (Anniv)

12.00 Noon         Paddy Tobin late of Griffith Avenue (Anniv)

Congratulations to the boys and girls who made their First Holy Communion last Saturday.

We congratulate their parents/guardians and teachers and we ask you to remember them in your prayers.

Our Parish Celebration of Confirmation

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will be with us this Thursday 19^th. May at 2.00 p.m. to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Please remember in your prayers all those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and their families, and also their teachers.

Family Mass

Once again thanks to all who took part in the recent Family Mass. We hope to have the Family Mass every first Sunday of the month, including July & August. We invite families to volunteer to help organise the Masses, especially in July and August when schools are on holidays. Our next Family Mass is Sunday 5^th. June

Eternal Rest

To Pat Norris late of Marlifield and John O’Neill late of 16 Highfield Grove who died recently and whose funerals were in St. Oliver’s Church.

Invitation

Joe Burke Memorial Walk and Unveiling of Memorial Bench will take place on Saturday 21^st. May at 2.30 p.m. at the Roundabout past GAA grounds, Marlifield. Refreshments served after the walk at Marlifield Church.

All Ireland Rosary Rally 30^th. Anniversary

Will take place at Knock Shrine on Saturday 4^th. June. For information contact Jerry O’Sullivan Tel 021-4885443

Faith Camp for Boys

The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the Diocese of Cloyne are combining forces to run a Faith Camp for boys (age 12-16)

In the beautiful costal village of Knockadoon (East Cork) from June 5^th -11^th. Activities include catechesis, sports, hillwalking, music, prayer and more. To book or get more info Tel Kieran (parish of Clashmore) on 083-4620610 or Fr. Eamonn Roche on 086-9972539. www.cloynediecese.ie/knockadoon.

World Youth Day 2016

You are invited to join the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore on what promises to be a wonderful pilgrimage of faith, discovery and sheer enjoyment. We will lead a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland from July 26^th to August 2^nd.

If you are between 18-35 years and interested, find out more, email: waterfordlismore@eircom.net or call 051-874463.

Total cost including flights and accommodation €700

Counselling Services

Available free of charge to Family Carers and former Carers at our offices in Sarsfield Street, Clonmel. To avail of this service you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance. Contact Richie Molloy Tel 052-6170455.

Web: www.familycarers.ie   Email rmolloy@familycarers.ie

Important Notice Re Funerals:

We sometimes have a funeral on a Saturday at 11.30 a.m. or on a Sunday at 12.00 Noon. If there are intentions already booked for these Masses, the Intentions will be remembered and, if the people so wish, another Mass can be arranged at a future date.

Groups and organisations that have a permit are permitted to collect on the Church grounds, but only AFTER Masses. It would be helpful to have prior notification of these collections.

Visiting the Sick:

Please let us know when you have somebody sick in hospital (or at home). We will be glad to visit, and to pray for them.

Suicide Awareness:

C-Saw South Tipperary information etc. at 24 William Street, (around the corner from the Medical Centre) every Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Support Service every Monday evening from 7.00 -8.00 p.m.

HELP! Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland:

For Free Text Suicide Crisis Information ,  TEXT HELP TO 50015. This service is free to use and you can text 50015 even if you have no credit. Available 24 hours a day.

Parish Website:

Our Parish Website is now open at www.stoliverspc.org . We also have a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stoliverspc

MABS Helpline:

Problems paying off debts? Experiencing financial difficulty? Need advice on money management? Phone 1890 283438.

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 22nd May 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gildolf 052 61 22138
parishpeterandpaul@eircom.net
Parish Radio 107.9 FM

Please remember in your prayers:

Those who died recently:
Ann Wade (née Coffey) Silversprings & New Ross.
Thomas Looby, Clarkes Villas, Clonmel and
formerly New Inn, Cashel.
Jack O’Neill, Highfield Grove, Clonmel..
Months Mind of:
Maire O ’Reilly, Jackie Hewitt,
Sr. Colombiere Crowley, Maureen Adams..

Anniversaries of:
James Forrestal, Eileen Bootes, Nellie and Jack McCarthy, Laurence Pollard, Monica O’Keeffe, The O’Gorman Family,
Kathleen Durack.

Masses this Weekend
Ss Peter & Paul’s
7.30 pm Josie Leahy (Months Mind)
11.00am Billy Farrell Slievenamon Rd (Anniv)
12.30pm Gerard Long (2nd Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
7.30 pm Aisling Wall (Months Mind)
11.00am Nicholas Quigley (Anniv & Bday Rem)
12.30pm Richard Brennan (21st Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Mick Brennan (27th Anniv)

Minsters 28th/29th May 2016
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Readers:Team A Euch Ministers: Team 1
Altar Servers : St Paul’s

Baptisms
We welcome into tour Parish and the Christian Community Fódhla Kitty Brown.
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents.

An evening of Taize with the Island of Ireland Peace Choir. Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack St., Waterford, Friday 6th May at 8pm.

Active Retirement in the Resource Centre.
Next Meeting Thursday, 26th May at 3pm.
Collecting for Outing. To Dungarvan. Quiz.. New members welcome.

Donations: €150
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated €371,330 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Balance to pay: €128,670.
Donations: €100, €50.
Thank You

PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1 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, 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.
Masses Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm
Masses Church of Resurrection:
Sunday:10.00am. Weekly 9.30am.

Place4u Café Activities at Place4u Café have resumed each day from 10am to 12.30pm. Come along for art, paper craft, crochet, sewing, playing cards (25s). Details of all activities or classes can be got at the cafe or by ringing 087 4407935.

Counselling Services available free of charge to Family Carers and this also includes former Carers  at our offices in Sarsfield Street Clonmel. To Avail of this service please contact our Area Manager Richie Molloy at 052 6170455 . Just to note you do not have to be receiving Carers Allowance in order to avail of this new Service .

Affordable Live-in Homecare provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Mary or Tom today on 087 9916791.
Our website is www.alhomecare.ie

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th July 2016. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Monday 16th of May from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Anam Cara
Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. For further information please see our website at www.anamcara.ie email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 01 4045378.

Religious Youth group starting for girls aged 13-17 for fun, friendship, formation and fellowship.
Enquiries to 086 8191969

Belle Voci Choir and guests , Summer Concert, Friday May 27th at 8pm in Old St. Mary’s church, Clonmel. Admission €12, under 12’s free.

Parishioners, the Government allows us to claim €62.50 back from your contributions to the Parish on all contributions of €250 or more, this includes weekly envelopes, Christmas, Easter and Autumn contributions. This can be a great source of revenue to the Parish.. We are presently in the process of organising this and we will contact those who meet the requirement over the next week. There is no cost or liability on the parishioner taking part in this scheme but it is necessary to use the special contribution envelopes so as to be able to record the contributions. If you feel that you would like to help the Parish in this way please request a box of Envelopes at any time. Thank you to those who have already returned the forms, we appreciate your continuous support.

CAMP VERITAS
Camp Veritas is a one week ‘play and pray’ sleep away summer camp for teens 12 to 18 years old. This is it’s second year running in Ireland and it is being held in Maynooth University Campus from the 26th June to July 1st this year. Cost is $450 dollars (Payment will be in Dollarrs and the appropriate amount in Euros will be debited from your account) with an early bird reduction for early registration. Volunteers are also needed and can be aged 18 and upwards…(free for volunteers). Lots of fun and lifelong friendships to be made and a chance to deepen your relationship with Christ Our Lord. A week not to be missed!!! For more information and
registration log on to www.campveritas.ie.

COME AND PRAY A WHILE
Next Sunday, 29 May, is the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi. As a way of celebrating this gift in our lives, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 12.30pm Mass until 6pm with Benediction. We are also inviting many of the children who recently made they First Holy Communion to join us from abut 5.30pm with a small procession around the church.
Exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is not only a very old devotion in our Church, but one that highlights the fundamental
mystery of the Holy Eucharist– that our Lord is truly present, body and blood, soul and divinity in the Blessed Sacrament.  In his 1980
Holy Thursday letter to priests, Dominicae cenae, Pope John Paul II wrote, “Since the
Eucharistic mystery was instituted out of love, and makes Christ sacramentally present, it is worthy of thanksgiving and worship.  And this worship must be prominent in all our
encounters with the Blessed Sacrament…”
While emphasizing the importance of the Mass, the Holy Father then recommends various forms of Eucharistic devotion:  personal prayer and periods of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, exposition and benediction, Forty Hours devotion, Eucharistic processions,
Eucharistic Congresses, and a special observance of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.  All of these devotions which focus on the Blessed Sacrament aid in our spiritual union with our Lord.  As Jesus said, “I  myself am the Bread of Life.  No one who comes to me shall ever be hungry, no one who believes in me shall ever thirst” (John 6:35).
We invite as many as possible to come and pray a while and be part of this great
tradition next Sunday afternoon.

Appeal at Masses by the Franciscan Brothers, Clara Co. Offaly 4th/5th June.
The Brothers were founded in Ireland in the early 1800’s. They were founded to work with the rural poor of Ireland. Their work included Religious and Secular education, Agriculture and Rural development. Most of their Monasteries were in the West of Ireland but they are now working in the interior of Kenya and Uganda. Their work includes
education, sustainable agriculture and rural development, food security and famine relief.
We look forward to meeting Br Brian Johnson on 4th/5th June.

Secular Franciscan Order Annual Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 26th June. Cost €42 includes Evening Meal. Leaving from Penneys, O’Connell St., at 8am sharp. Enquiries to Friary Office.

An evening of Taize with the Island of Ireland Peace Choir, Friday 3rd June in the Edmund Rice Chapel, Mount Sion, Waterford. All Welcome.

Saint Peregrine Mass: A mass in honour of Saint Peregrine, Patron Saint of those who suffer from Cancer will be held on Wed 25th May at 7.30pm in St John’s Church, Parnell Street, Waterford. All welcome.

Midsummer Concert: On Fri-day 10th June at 8pm, Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge will be holding a Midsummer Concert in St Mary’s Church, Irishtown. Programme includes, St Mary’s Choir, The Gordonaires, Banna Cluain Meala, Cor Eaglis Choir and Soloist Yvonne Murphy. Tickets are €€10 and are available from Premier Music and Marians Bookshop O’ ’Connell Street.

STAC are hosting Summer Camps for Children & Teenagers in July. Places are limited so book now on 052 6127877, email info@southtippartscentre.ie