Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
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Sunday 6th January 2019
The Epiphany of The Lord
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239
Remember Those Who Died Recently
Sr. Thérèse (Winnie) Farrell Little Sisters of the Assumption, Finglas and Mahon and late of Clonmel. (Sister of Parishioner Nellie Phelan, Dillon St.)
Keith Dalton, Fethard and Bianconi Drive Clonmel.
Months Mind of:
Bradley Devine, Tommy McGrath, Mairead Whelan, Helena O’Callaghan, Eileen ODonnell, Jimmy Forristal, John Casey, Mai Cronin, Treena Caron, Tommy Pyne, Lily Landy.
Anniversaries of
Terresa Maher. Mary B.Barlow, Kitty and Billy Devine, Cathal Shanley, Carmel Condon, Paddy and Noel Forristal, Tom and Anna Hogan, Ned Flynn, Alick Lee, Seán Cooney, Bridie Taylor, Eddie (Lalty) O’Meara, David O’Meara, Martin Fogarty, Prendergast Family, Kay Harte.
Masses this Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Bradley Devine (Months Mind) and Kitty and Billy Devine (Anniv)
11.00am Cathal Shanley (1st Anniv)
12.30pm Carmel Condon (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am Teresa Maher (Anniv)
Masses Next Weekend
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
7.30pm Peggy OConnell (Months Mind)
11.00am Eddie OCarroll (Anniv)
12.30pm Monica (Mona) Wynne (Anniv)
Church of the Resurrection
10.00 am People of the Parish
Minsters 12th/13th January 2019
Ss Peter & Paul’s & Resurrection
Ministers of the Word: Team C
Extraordinary Ministers of H C: Team 3
Altar Servers : St. Peter’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
Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.
Helen Keller
Thank You: Christmas Collection for the Priests of the Parish
The collection for the Priests of the Parish took place at all Masses over Christmas. We thank you all most sincerely for your generous support. Envelopes are still available in both churches and can be handed in to the Sacristy or the Parish Shop at any time.
Coeliac Condition Low-gluten hosts are available from the main celebrant. The hosts will be in a separate part of the ciborium.
Do you need help? SVP can offer support when you need it .Talk in confidence. 6123878.
Monthly Medugorje Mass The monthly Medugorje Mass will continue at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan on Thursday night next the 10th January beginning with Rosary at 8 p.m. followed by Holy Mass, Adoration and Prayers for Healing.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service
On behalf of The Irish Blood Transfusion Service. Please pass on our thanks to all who contributed to the running of this Clinic. 481 Donors attended our Blood Donor Clinic in Clonmel Park Hotel. This generosity and commitment to helping others is very much appreciated. The precious gift of Blood brings life and hope to our hospital patients and their communities.
Feast of the Epiphany On Sunday, January 6th, Sung Vespers (Evening Prayer of the Church) will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford at 4pm. All are welcome to this special event.
St Pio Prayer Group: will meet the first Monday of each month and will meet this Monday 7th January. Rosary and prayers at 6.30pm. Mass at 7pm for all petitions placed on the Altar.
Active Retirement: Our meetings will resume on Thursday the 17th January in Place4u.
New Members Welcome.
“We observed his star at his rising”
The Wise Men were probably astronomers and philosophers, but most importantly they were seekers, looking to the skies for something that would bring them closer to God. They would have been familiar with the prophecy about a new King who would be a very powerful leader, and they may have been watching the skies for years, waiting for the right astronomical sign which would foretell His birth. Many astronomers have since tracked the skies from that period, to try to identify what “star” the Wise Men could have seen. Some have identified Jupiter, not a star, which in 6bc was following that correct trajectory across the sky over many months. One must admire the faithful and determined journey that these Wise Men set out on, a journey which involved many risks. The Wise Men represent all peoples of all cultures and faiths who make such journeys in search of God.
We often look for signs in our own lives, especially when we are looking for answers. Let us have the courage to move out of our comfort zones in search of Jesus, just as the Wise Men did. They had no idea of what awaited them, but the
Gospel speaks of their delight and joy when they arrived to that place.
“We often make do with looking at the ground – I wonder if we still know how to look up at the sky? Do we know how to dream, to long for God, to expect the newness he brings, or do we let ourselves be swept along by life, like dry branches before the wind?” Pope Francis
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POINSETTIAS
Many thanks again to so many who donated a poinsettia and helped raise funds for the Church Services TV here in the parish.
If anyone would like to take a poinsettia (or two) and maybe bring them home or to the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
They will be placed at the main entrance and can be taken anytime.
We will keep some Poinsettias around the altar and crib area until next week.
Irish Blessing
God bless the corners of your house and
all the lintels blessed.
And bless the hearth and bless the board
and bless each place of rest,
And bless each door that opens wide to
strangers as to kin,
And bless each crystal window pane that
lets the starlight in,
And bless the rooftop overhead and
every sturdy wall.
The peace of man. The peace of God.
With peace and love for all.
Involvement Centre: Involvement Centre’s are peer led recovery focus spaces which offer a warm welcoming place in which mental health difficulties are understood to be part of life and are accepted in a non-judgemental way. Drop if for a cup of tea, a chat, get involved in activities, obtain information, be signposted to various services or simply it can be a place where you can be yourself and be heard.
All welcome. Place4U, Ground Floor,
Upper Gladstone Street, Clonmel.
Open Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Email: involvementst@gmail.com for more info.
