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Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 2nd April 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:
Ray Lonergan, Melview and late Davitt Ave., Clonmel.
Hugh Daly, Knockaun Court and formerly Castleblaney, Monaghan.
John Lafford Ballymacarbry and formerly Clonmel.
Georgina Landy, York, England and formerly Newtown Anner, Clonmel
Months Mind of:
Richie Lambe, Peg McMickan, Sheila Connolly,
John Brady, John Kelly, Bridget Hennebry.
Anniversaries of
Josephine and Thomas Leahy, Bill and Mary Gibbs, Eddie Wynne, Alice Cashin, Richard and Anthony McDonnell, Maurice and Elizabeth McGrath, Marie Pyke, Bridget and Tom Noonan, Nellie Kiely, John (Fintan) Logue , Thomas Morris., Margaret Halley, Billy, Charlie and Bernie Hogan (Fr Matthew Tce).
Birthday Remembrance: Tony Alazia
Masses this 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)
Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church
7.30 pm Peggy ODwyer (Months Mind)
and her husband Seán ODwyer (Anniv)
11.00am Jackie Hewitt (1st Anniv)
12.30pm Aisling Wall and her parents Tommy and Pat Wall (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10am People of the Parish
Minsters 8th/9th April 2017
Ss Peter & Pauls & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team A
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Team 1 Altar Servers : St. Peters.
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: 415
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated 430,515 towards the renovation of our church which cost 875,000.
Donations: 110, 100, 100, 50, 50, 5.
Balance to Pay: 69,485. Thank You
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.
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.
St Pio Prayer Group meet on the 1st Monday of each month and will meet this Monday 3rd April in St. Marys. Rosary at 6.30pm with Prayers & Mass for all petitions in the basket at 7pm.
C.SAW: Bereavement support. Bereavement support for those bereaved by Suicide will take place at the C.SAW office William St., Clonmel on the 1st Thurs of every month from 2pm to 3pm. All Welcome.
Anam Cara: the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next Parents Evening on Monday 10th April from 7.30pm to 9pm in the Horse & Jockey, Thurles.
Lenten Retreat The Friary Clonmel Sunday 2nd April from 2.30 to 4.30pm. Tea and Coffee Served.
All are Welcome.
Trócaire an initiative of the Irish Church to help cater for needs in Third World Countries. Trócaire boxes are available in the Churches.
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.
Active Retirement in Place4U . Next Meeting Thursday 6th April . Tai Chi and General Meeting.
The Monthly Medjugorje Mass will take place, one week early, at Holy Family Mission, Glecomeragh, on Thurs 6th April at 8pm with Rosary, Holy Mass, Adoration and prayers for healing. All welcome.
Divine Mercy Devotions: Friday 7th April in Ss Peter and Pauls at 3pm.
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
Art Centre News: Current exhibition on display Transforming Perspectives. An exhibition of Artwork by Art and Design QQI Level 3 students. Making connections, South Tipperary, The Wilderness Youth and Community Centre Clonmel in the South Tipperary Arts Centre, Nelson St. Clonmel and exhibits by 2 members of the Mens Shed also on display.
All welcome. Free Admission.
Clonmel Cycling Club: Kids Cycling League,
Ages 8-16yrs. April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th 2017, Powerstown Park, Clonmel.
We Welcome to our Parish and the Christian Community:
Rhys Arthur Condon Deady,
Harper Louisa OReilly,
Blanca Czerniejewski, Zoja Kasperek.
Congratulations to the Parents and God Parents
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 Sept, 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.
Distributors
Envelopes for the Annual Easter Collection are now available for collection in the Parish Shop. We thank you for your continued and vital contribution to the Parish.
Holy Ghost Missionary
We welcome Fr. Noel OMeara from the Holy Ghost Missionary speaking at all Masses about his work and experiences on the Missions.
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Buddha
Next Friday, 7th April is the First Friday of the month, a day when we bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound of our parish. Please contact one of the priests or ring the Parish Shop 6122138 if you or someone you know needs a call.
Easter Collection for the Priests of the Parish
The Annual Easter Collection for the Priests of the Parish takes place on Easter Sunday. Envelopes will be delivered to each home or will be available in the church on the day. Those who are in receipt of Weekly Boxes of Envelopes will note that the Easter Collection is included. If you receive a second envelope please accept our apologies and just use an envelope of your choice. Your continued and generous support is much appreciated.
Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor clinic in The Clonmel Park Hotel
MONDAY 5pm 8.30pm.
TUES WEDS – THURS
3pm 5pm & 7pm 9pm,
3rd to 6th April 2017
One Donation can save up to 3 Lives.
Cafe Theology: New age and the Church – Compromise or Challenge, a talk on new age, reiki, yoga etc. In the Granville Hotel, Waterford on Tues, 4th April at 7.30pm until 9pm. The talk will be given by Fr Mark Condon, Diocese of Ossory who has studied and spoken about these subjects around the country for several years.
Palm Sunday
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and Weather Permitting the 11am
Celebrations will start in the Courtyard of the Church.
St Marys Choral Society have Nominated Family Carers Ireland (Clonmel Branch)as their Chosen Charity for the upcoming musical Sweeny Todd. Tickets for the first Night on Sun 23rd April are
available from Richie Molloy at the Family Carers Office in Sarsfield Street Clonmel (Opposite Old Clonmel Arms Hotel) Tel: 6170455
