Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
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Sunday 16th December 2018
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239
Remember Those Who Died Recently
David Williams, Elm Park, Clonmel.
Months Mind of:
John Carey, Martin Hopkins, Caroline Condon, Tommy Gibbs.
Anniversaries of
Patrick and Margaret Brennan, Margaret Walsh, Billy Byrne, James and Bridget Arnold, Dehlia and Mary O’Shea, Jackie and Monica Connolly, Joe Howley, Thomas and Hannah Lonergan, Maxi Delahunty, Kitty Landy, Ted Mulcahy, Eileen Kavanagh, Nancy and Paddy O’Neill.
Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm John Carey (Months Mind)
11.00am Margaret Walshe (Anniv)
12.30pm Billy Byrne (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish
Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Bradley Devine (Months Mind)
11.00am People of the Parish
12.30pm John and Nuala Griffin (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Jim Mulcahy (Christmas Rem)
Minsters 22nd/23rd December 2018
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team C
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 3
Altar Servers : St. Paul’s
PARISH INFORMATION
Confessions: Every Sat from 12pm to 1pm 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 and on the 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 61 24144.
Masses: Peter and Pauls:
Vigil: 7.30pm Sun:11am & 12.30pm. 1 pm Week Days
Resurrection: 9.30 am Week Days and 10.00am Sunday.
Email: parishsspeterandpaul@gmail.com
Parish Radio: 107.9 FM
Bereavement Support:
SS Peter and Pauls offers a Bereavement Support Service that is free of charge and provided by a trained Bereavement Support Group from the Parish.
Confidentiality is Guaranteed.
Contact the Parish Shop 61 22138
Parish Office: 61 29404
V de P:052 61 23878
Clonmel Widows Association Our next meeting is on Tuesday the 18th December in the Friary Hall from 3pm to 5pm. We will have a Christmas Party with a free raffle. Teas and music with Billy Fitzgerald.
Car Treasure Hunt St Stephens Day, Wednesday 26th December. Starting at 2.00pm at The Showgrounds, S.C. €20 per car. In aid of Family Carers Clonmel.
Sisters of Charity Carol Service This Tuesday Evening the 18th December at 7.30pm the Children from the Sisters of Charity will have their Carol Service in SS Peter and Pauls. This is usually a great introduction to Christmas. All are Welcome.
CHURCH TV UPDATE In the past few months our Pope John Paul II students have been involved in a community business project to help our parish out our services live on a web TV service for people all around the world. When it is up and running, families who cannot make it home for special family events, such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and other Masses and services, will be able to ‘tune in’ from anywhere around the world on their computer, laptop or phone! Many thanks to all who have donated a poinsettia or purchased a calendar that the students have produced in raising funds for our TV service. So far we have reached over €1,500 and are well on our way to reaching our goal of €5,000. In the new year we will be doing other fund-raising ideas, so watch this space. There are still a few calendars left and can be purchased either after Masses or in the Parish Shop for €10. Thanks you also to so many who have made one off donations. Envelopes are available in the church porches and are gratefully appreciated. The students wish all of you near and far a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
“Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.” Pope Francis
Coeliac Condition Low-gluten hosts are available from the main celebrant. The hosts will be in a separate part of the ciborium.
Anam Cara Tipperary, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Monday 17th of December at 7:20pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipp This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.
Christmas at Clonacody with Derek and Deirdre Ryan and Mary Rose McNally Friday 21st December at 8pm. Mulled wine and Mince pies. Cost €25. Bookings to Helen or Michael on 087 1689167. email helen@clonacodyhouse.com
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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor clinic in Clonmel Park Hotel
Monday 5pm – 8.30pm, Tues, Wed & Thurs 3pm – 5pm & 7pm – 9pm from the 17th to 20th December 2018.
Clonmel Union of Parishes (Cahir, Clonmel, Fethard, Kilvemnon, Inishlounaght, Tullaghmeelan) The Rector, Rev Canon Barbara Fryday and select Vestry of Clonmel Union of Parishes invite you and your parishioners to attend the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols in Old St. Mary’s Church, Clonmel on Friday 21st Dec 2018 at 7.30pm.
Christmas and New Year Arrangements 2018/2019
Sunday 23rd December 2018
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
Christmas Eve Masses – Monday 24th December 2018
Church of the Resurrection: 9.30am
Ss. Peter and Paul’s: 1.00pm Confessions from 11am to 1pm
Vigil Masses on Monday, 24th December 2018
Church of the Resurrection at 7.00pm. (Carols beforehand)
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church at 9.00pm. (including live Pageant)
Ss. Peter & Paul’s: Polish Mass at Midnight
Christmas Day Masses – 25th December 2018
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
(Banna Cluain Meala participating at 12.30pm Mass)
St. Stephen’s Day Wed 26th to Fri 28th December 2018
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church- 1pm only
Saturday 29th December 2018
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church- 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 30th December 2018
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
Monday 31st December to Friday 4th January 2019
Church of the Resurrection – 9.30am Ss. Peter & Pauls Church – 1pm
Saturday 5th January 2019
Ss Peter and Pauls : 1pm and 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Epiphany, Holy Day, Sunday 6th January 2019
Church of Resurrection 10.00am
Ss. Peter & Pauls Church 11.00am and 12.30pm
The Pope’s Intentions
December – Evangelisation: That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.
Christmas Collection for the Priests of the Parish
As usual the collection for the Priests of the Parish takes place at all Masses over Christmas. Whatever is contributed at Christmas goes directly into the Clergy Diocesan Fund, from which the priests of the Diocese are paid. We thank you for your support for this collection over the years. If you use the weekly envelopes then your envelope will be in the box otherwise it will be delivered to your home. If you do not receive an envelope to your home, (we are desperately short of distributors) envelopes are available in both churches and can be handed in at any time.
Distributors
Envelopes and Calendars and Christmas Newslinks are available for collection at your convenience. We thank you for your valued time and assistance.
The Annual Christmas Concert took place last Sunday night in SS Peter and Paul’s and was a huge success. Thank you to all involved in n providing us with a wonderful night of entertainment.
The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday. The word “gaudete” is derived from the Latin words gaudium, joy, and gaudeo, to rejoice or be glad.
