Ss Peter & Pauls Parish Notes 03.12.16

Parish Newslink
Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 4th December 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gidolf 052 61 22138
parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio 107.9 FM

Remember Those Who Died Recently:
Tess O’Neill (née Hennessy) Powerstown Rd.
Anne Harvey, (née Clancy) Clonmel and
formerly Kilrush, Co. Clare.

Months Mind of:
Kathleen Shelly, Keith Mason.

Anniversaries of:
Jim Kirwan Snr and Jim Kirwan Jnr,
Joe Joe Carey, Elizabeth and Maurice McGrath,
Marian Karpeta, Bridget and Tony O’Dwyer,
Delia Neary, Anne Comway, John Murphy, (Clonmel and Portsteward).
Special Intention: Mary O’Mahony
Birthday Mass: Patrick Lonergan (90th B/day)

Masses this Weekend
Ss Peter & Paul’s
7.30 pm John O’Mahony (Months Mind)
11.00am Mary Fortune and Tom and
Kathy Clyde (Anniv)
12.30pm Madge and Jack Byrne (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish

Masses Next Weekend
7.30 pm Michael Morrissey (Months Mind)
11.00am Eileen Kavanagh (Anniv)
12.30pm Billy Byrne (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Peggy, Willie and Dick Casey (Anniv)

Minsters 10th/11th December 2016
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team B
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Team 2. Altar Servers : St. Paul’s.

The Jesse Tree is a very ancient Christian custom. It represented Christ’s family tree “springing from the root of Jesse.” Basically it is a tree (or tree shape) which is decorated with symbols of people from the Bible who looked forward to the coming of the Messiah.

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

Place4U: Activities are held each week, sewing, crochet, art and craft, computer lessons. For more info contact 087 2480779 or 087 4407935.

Whist Last game before Christmas on this Sunday 4th Dec at 2.30pm in the Bridge Centre , Cashel Rd.

Christmas Reflection: St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford on Wednesday 21st December 7.30pm to 8.30pm. An opportunity to slow down our hurries pace of life to prepare our minds and hearts to receive the gift of Emmanuel. Facilitators: Antoinette Dilworth rsj and Ann O’Farrell.

The Monthly Medugorje Mass will continue at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh,Kilsheelan on
Thursday, 8th Dec. at 8 pm with Rosary, Holy Mass and Prayers for Healing. All welcome.

Stroke Support Group Meeting
for encouragement, support and advice for stroke survivors, family members and Carers will take place at St. Oliver’s Parish Centre this Tuesday evening 6th December at 8 p.m. Contact: Gemma 087 9129263

Donations: €55
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many
parishioners and visitors who have donated
€406,410 towards the renovation of our church which cost €875,000. Balance to pay: €93,590.
Donations: €50, €5.
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.

Parish E-Mail Change
Due to circumstances beyond our control the parish email has changed. All mail can now be sent to:
parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com

Advent WEEK 2
“Waiting is a period of learning. The longer we wait, the more we hear about him for whom we are waiting.”
Henri Nouwen

St. Augustine: “He who sings prays twice “
If you enjoy singing and have an hour to spare, perhaps you would like to join SS. Peter and Pauls Church Choir. We welcome new members both male and female. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at 8pm in the Church and we sing at the 11am Mass on Sunday mornings. For more information contact (052) 6122138 or Ann (087) 2700409 All Welcome.

We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Isaac Patrick Scanlan
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents

CD in Aid of the Church Renovation Fund
‘Calm me Lord’ The CD is on sale in the Parish Shop and was very popular last year. It is an ideal gift for those at home and away.

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 11th December at 8pm
Tickets €15 each.
On Sale at Marians Bookshop,
O’Connell St and the Parish Bookshop.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate
Conception is this Thursday 8th December and is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Masses are as Follows:
Ss. Peter and Pauls:
Vigil: 7.30pm 1.00pm and 6.15pm
Church of the Resurrection: 9.30am

The Annual St. Vincent de Paul Collection takes place on the 10th and 11th December.
Thank you for your continued support.

Youth 2000: Youth 2000 invites all young adults between 16—35 to a Catholic weekend retreat taking place from 16-18th Dec at Newbridge College, Co Kildare. This weekend is being organised by young people for young peo-ple. Parental consent is essential for all those under 18. All meals are provided and accommodation is on site. Don’t let money be an obstacle, just bring a donation and a sleeping bag. Newcomers welcome. There will be free buses picking up from various areas throughout the country. Booking essential, call 01 6753690 or visit www.youth2000.ie

Help the Homeless Christmas Shoebox Appeal
An appeal has been established to help those who are homeless feel some Christmas spirit as they face these cold winter nights. You are invited to decorate a shoebox for a male or female adult and include some of the following: hats, scarves, gloves, socks (thermal if possible), underwear (new only), poncho, toothpaste, toothbrush, combs, deodorant (no aerosols please), body wash, women’s sanitary items, tissues, soap, shampoo, moisturisers, baby wipes, small towels, sweets, soup sachets, drink sachets (coffee/hot chocolate), toiletry bag, playing cards, torch and batteries, small book, jewellery, flask, notepad and pen etc. Feel free to include a Christmas card or note with a message of thought and hope. Donations of Clean Blankets and Sleeping bags are gratefully appreciated. There will be a drop off point at the end of each mass in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, on Saturday 10th (6:15pm) and Sunday 11th December (10:30am and 12:00pm). These shoeboxes will be distributed to the homeless people of Clonmel, Tipperary, Carrick-on-Suir and Waterford through their soup kitchens. This appeal is being managed in Clonmel by Robbie Fitzgerald-Hannigan.

Belle Voci Choir under Director
Eamon O’Malley are holding their annual Christmas Concert on Thursday 15th December at 8pm in St Josephs Church Ferryhouse. Admission Free. Donations in aid of Dolphins Swimming Club, Ferryhouse. All Welcome.