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Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 26th March 2017
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:
Mairéad Cahill, Ardfinnan and formerly Clonmel.
Lina Sabockiene, Abbey Street, Clonmel.
Tom Pollard, Barkley Drive, Clonmel.
Kathleen ODonnell (née Brett) Bianconi Drive,
Clonmel and formerly Clonoulty.
Michael Cronin, Wilderness Grove, Clonmel.
Michael Clinton., Glenaleamy,Silversprings, Clonmel.
Catherine Fennessy (née Kerwick) Newcastle and formerly Ballynonty,Thurles.
Bridget (Bonny) Whyte (née Anglim) Willow Park, Clonmel and formerly Drangan.
Alix Kilkelly-Todd, England and formerly
Ard na Greine, Clonmel.
Months Mind of:
Matt Whelan, Edmond Phelan, Paddy Corbett, Joan Meaney.
Anniversaries of
Eileen Sparrow , Terence and Margaret McSweeney, William (Sally) O Regan, Larry Walsh, Marian Karpeta, Pat and Patricia Arnold, Joseph Burke, Owen Cooney, Jeremiah and Winnifred Twomey, Eamonn ODonovan and his daughter Teresa Byrne, Mick and Janie Carroll, Mary Cummins and daughter Kathleen McKell.
Special Intention: John OBrien
Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church
7.30 pm Joan Meaney (Months Mind)
11.00am Terence and Margaret McSweeney (A)
12.30pm Willian (Sally) ORegan (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish
Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church
7.30 pm Richie Lambe (Months Mind)
11.00am People of Parish
12.30pm Eddie Wynne (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Bill and Mary Gibbs (Anniv)
Minsters 1st/2nd April 2017
Ss Peter & Pauls & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team C
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Team 3 Altar Servers : St. Pauls.
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. Pre Marriage Course: It is strongly recommended to partake in a Pre marriage course organised by ACCORD (Catholic Marriage Advisory Council) for bookings and information contact 052 6124144 .
Masses Peter and Pauls: Vigil:7.30pm Sun:11am and 12.30pm. Weekly 1pm .
Church of Resurrection:Sunday:10.00am. Weekly 9.30am.
Last Weeks Collections
Donations: 100
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated 430,100 towards the renovation of our church which cost 875,000.
Donations: 50, 30, 20.
Balance to Pay: 69,900. Thank You
Fashion Show in aid of Place4u:
Showcasing the exclusive Brown Thomas collection
Hosted by RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan.. Music by Two & Half Tenors. Hotel Minella, Wed 5th April
Tickets 50 from Marian’s Bookshop, Buttermarket Café and Place4u 087 4407935.
Cancer Care Support Centre:
We aim to provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people with cancer and their families. Open Mon Fri 10.00 a.m. 2.00pm p.m. at 14 Wellington Street, Clonmel.
Statue of Our Lady of Fatima:
Due to Time Restrictions the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will not now come to St. Marys Church Irishtown. If you wish to visit the statue it arrives at 5pm Arrival at Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity for Mass at 5.30pm (Celebrant: Bishop Cullinan) 7pm Departs Cathedral at 8pm and Arrival to Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh for overnight vigil.
Presentation Secondary School are collecting teddy bears to send to refugee children being rescued by the Le Róisín. Please donate any teddy bears, which do not have to be new but must be washed and in good condition. All donations can be left in St Marys Church and will be collected on the 2nd of April. Thank You.
Pioneers:
South Tipperary Regional Council PTAA are holding their annual retreat on Palm Sunday, 9th April at the Presentation Convent Chapel from 2 to 6pm.
Volunteer in Africa: Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for volunteers to travel to Kenya on 15 June 2017. The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project Contact Denis on 086 8520271 for more info.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Training and reflection Tuesday 28th March at 7.30pm in St. Oliver’s Parish Centre for Clonmel Pastoral area.
Parish Pastoral Council:
Next Meeting Monday 27th March at 7.30pm , 22 Gladstone Street.
Trócaire
an initiative of the Irish Church to help cater for needs in Third World Countries. Trócaire boxes are available in the Churches.
Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society
are holding a meeting to discuss future fundraising ideas and events on Thursday March 30th. at 8.00pm in the Function room, Moynihan’s Bar, Clonmel. All are Welcome.
Holy Family Mission,
Glencomeragh House, wish to invite you to their first official Family Day starting on Sunday March 26th (and continuing monthly after this). The day will include Mass, prayer, music, talks for parents and led activities for children of all ages. The day will take place in Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipp and lunch will be provided. All are welcome! For more info please contact Holy Family Mission on 613 3181 or email info@holyfamilymission.net
Godspell
St. Mary’s C.B.S. are performing a musical “Godspell” in St. Mary’s Church on 6th and 7th April at 8.00p.m. Admission 10 for Adults and 5 for children.
Whist The Bridge Centre,
this Sunday the 26th March 2.30pm. All are welcome.
Active Retirement in Place4U:
Next Meeting Thursday 30th March at 2.30pm. Tai Chi at 3pm.
Prayer Intentions at the Tomb of Padre Pio
The parish pilgrimage to San Giovanni leaves on Saturday 1st April. If you wish to have your own intentions included at the Mass at the Tomb there are prayer petition sheets available in the churches. Petitions can be left in the box by Our Ladys Altar in both churches.
(Please do NOT put any money with these petitions)
Please have these completed by Thursday 30th March 2017.
Mass for Prayer Groups
There will be a Mass especially for all prayer groups in the diocese on Monday 27th March in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford at 5.30pm. All Prayer Groups Welcome.
Lectio Divina: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels Every Wednesday night from 15th February to 26th April at 7.30pm. Cost 5.
The Readings of Holy Week:
Facilitator Fr. Michael Mullins DD. Thursday 23rd and 30th March at 7.30pm. Cost 5 including light refreshments.St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill Waterford
Waterford and Lismore Pilgrimage to Krakow
18th to 24th September 6 nights Half Board in Hotel Centrum. Cost from 695 per person, includes Flights and Hotel accommodation. Deposit 250 before 31st March. Full Day Tours including visits to Divine Mercy Shrine, Our Lady Queen of Poland and St. John Pauls Home.
Enquiries to: Harvey Travel 051 872048
Cathedral Parish Office: 051 875166.
St. Peter and Pauls Church Choir
Looking for New Members, Ladies and Gents. The only requirement is to be able to sing. We sing at the 11am Mass every Sunday (We take holidays for July and August). We practice in the Church Gallery every Wed at 8pm. Just turn up and join in, you will be most welcome. Any queries to the Church Office on 61 22138.
Confirmation 2017
Congratulations to all the Children who made their Confirmation in SS Peter and Pauls on Friday. 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.
Prayer for our Confirmation Children
Creator Spirit strengthen these children with your gifts of grace, to love and serve as Disciples of Christ. Grant that they may grow into the fullness of the stature of Christ. Fill them with the joy of your presence. Increase in them the fruit of your Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of love, patience and gentleness, the spirit of wonder and true holiness. Amen
Distributors
Envelopes for the Annual Easter Collection are available for collection in the Parish Shop from this Monday 27th March. We thank you for your continued and vital contribution to the Parish.
Holy Ghost Missionary
On Saturday /Sunday the 1st/2nd April we will have Fr. Noel OMeara from the Holy Ghost Missionary speaking at all Masses about his work and experiences on the Missions.
Grow in Love
This Sunday at the 11am Mass we have the Children who are making their 1st Holy Communion participating in our Mass. We welcome them and their families and teachers.
Dont forget that SUMMERTIME Officially begins at 1 am on this Saturday night/Sunday morning and clocks go forward by 1 hour.
Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.
Lin Yutang
Happy Mothers Day!
Loving God,
we thank you for mothers for all they mean or have meant, for the love they have shown and the care they have given.
We thank you for the qualities of mothers their patience, their kindness, concern and understanding.
We thank you for the part they play in our lives, and we thank you for this day of saying thank you ‘this opportunity to say what we so often mean to say but so rarely do.
For mothers and motherhood,
for children and families we bring you this day our grateful praise.
Amen
