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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 OReilly (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 OShea, Derek Storey, Ted Davies, John and Margaret Cleary and their son Jimmy (Clogheen).
Masses this Weekend
Ss Peter & Pauls
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 ODriscoll (5th & 18th A)
Church of the Resurrection
10am Patrick and Peg Barrett (Anniv)
Minsters 30th April/1st May 2016
Ss Peter & Pauls & Resurrection
Readers:Team C Euch Ministers: Team 3
Altar Servers : St Pauls
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 60s to 70s are welcome to attend. Tickets are available until 16th April from OSullivan 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 EmeritusLimerick
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 Alzheimers 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
