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Ss. Peter and Pauls, Clonmel
Sunday 15th May 2016
Canon Brendan Crowley: 61 26292
Fr. Michael Toomey 61 23239 Office:61 22138
Rev. Deacon Lazarus Gildolf 052 61 22138
parishpeterandpaul@eircom.net
Parish Radio 107.9 FM
Please remember in your prayers:
Those who died recently:
Nurse Dymphna Mangan, Ballymacarbry.
Kathy Condon (née Fenton) Ruan, Newcastle and formerly Nire Rd, Ballymacarbry.
Pat Norris, Mountain View, Marlfield, Clonmel.
Phyllis OGorman (née Heffernan) King St.
Dr. Joe Meehan, Ardmore and formerly Clonmel.
Months Mind of:
Noel Magner, Aisling Wall, Matthew Walsh, Liam Murphy.
Anniversaries of:
Thomas and Madge OMalley son John and daughter Maria, Tim and Mary Curran, Bridget ODonnell , Jack and Mona OReilly, Laurence Meaney, Martin and Violet Landy, James Walsh (Lisronagh).
Minsters 21st/22nd May 2016
Ss Peter & Pauls & Resurrection
Readers:Team C Euch Ministers: Team 3
Altar Servers : St Peters
Active Retirement in the Resource Centre.
Next Meeting Thursday, 26th May at 3pm. Collecting for Outing. To Dungarvan. Quiz.. New members welcome.
Clonmel Widows Association Our next meeting will be held in the Friary Hall on Tuesday, 17th May from 3 pm to 5 pm. The AGM takes place on this date. Raffle Bingo and Teas. New members welcome.
Donations: 505
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
We are most grateful to so many parishioners and visitors who have donated 371,180 towards the renovation of our church which cost 875,000. Balance to pay: 128,820.
Donations: 250, 100, 100, 45, 10.
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.
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 .
Affordable Live-in Homecare provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Mary or Tom today on 087 9916791.
Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
Volunteer in Africa Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26th June 2016. The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Supervision provided. Volunteers will also visit the resting place of Venerable Edel Quinn. No large fundraising. Volunteers will pay their own costs. If you can assist teaching English, or with sports, games, arts, crafts or more, then you can make a real impact on the lives of the poorest and those without hope.
Contact David 086-8520271
Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7th Sunday 10th July 2016. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see ww.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening on
Monday 16th of May from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Anam Cara
Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. For further information please see our website at www.anamcara.ie email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 01 4045378.
STAC News
We are now taking names on a first come basis as space is limited, for Bealtaines Free Art & Craft Day for Adults on 19th May, 10. 30 to 2.30 p.m. in STAC, Place 4 U, 25, Gladstone St., Clonmel. All enquiries to 0526127877 or info@southtippartscentre.ie
Religious Youth group starting for girls aged 13-17 for fun, friendship, formation and fellowship. Enquiries to
086 8191969
First Holy Communion
The Boys from Ss Peter and Pauls made their First Holy Communion on Saturday 14th May here in Ss. Peter and Pauls Church. We congratulate all of the children and acknowledge the work and support the children received from their teachers and their families
Comhghairdeas!!
New Childrens Art/Craft sessions will commence shortly with Elke on Fridays 4 to 5 p.m. ages 8 to 10 years and with Angela on Saturdays 10. 30am to 11. 30am are 4 to 7 years. 36 for 4 weeks. Family discounts. All materials supplied. Both classes booking up fast so contact STAC ASAP. Speech & Drama will continue with Nancy on Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. ages 4 to 8 yrs. 36 for 4 week sessions. Family discounts. Book now for Poetry & Art mornings for schools and adult Groups, Tuesday/Wednesday in STAC Place 4 U. A new Pilot project on ` Wellness in Mind and Body through Literature will commence shortly in Primary and 2nd Level schools Adults : Beginners and Improvers painting class will continue with Tony on Friday mornings from 11 am to 12. 30pm and on Friday nights 7pm to 8.30. 48 for 4 week sessions. Summer Camps in July! Bookings now open! All enquiries to 0526127877 or info@southtippartscentre.ie
Catching Fire
Unless the eye catch fire, The God will not be seen.
Unless the ear catch fire, The God will not be heard.
Unless the tongue catch fire, The God will not be named.
Unless the heart catch fire, The God will not be loved.
Unless the mind catch fire, The God will not be known.
from Pentecost by William Blake
The arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was by no means a quiet or gentle event. First there was a powerful wind from heaven so loud it filled not just the room the apostles were in, but the whole house. Tongues of fire came to rest on their heads, and they suddenly began to speak in foreign languages as they were filled with the Holy Spirit.
It must have been a chaotic, intense scene.
The poem Pentecost by 19th century poet William Blake captures some of the power of the scene, with its repetition of the phrase catch fire. When a piece of news or gossip gets around quickly, we say it spreads like wildfire. By its very nature, fire jumps from one things
another, burning more intensely the more it spreads. The symbol of tongues of fire is apt, then. The arrival of the Holy Spirit propels the apostles from the room where they were huddled out into the street. They simply cannot contain themselves as they begin to preach and to spread the Good News far and wide like wildfire.
Tríona Doherty
Vintage Tea Morning for Syria
Place4u is hosting a delightful Vintage Tea Morning in aid of Syria, at the Hidden Café, Place4U, Morton Street, Clonmel on Friday 20th May 2016 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Please come along and bring a friend or two. Home baking and a warm welcome guaranteed. Minimum donation €5.
Clonmel Apostolic Society Flag Day Thurs 19th & Fri 20th May. All proceeds will go to the missions.
Annual Cystic Fibrosis Church Gate Collection will take place in all churches on Sat 21st&Sun 22nd May.
The Annual diocesan May Rosary Procession will take place on Sunday May 22nd in Waterford, ,leaving Ballybricken Green at 3pm and proceeding to the Dominican Church Bridge street for the Crowning of our Lady. All are welcome. Details 086 3100581
Belle Voci Choir and guests , Summer Concert, Friday May 27th at 8pm in Old St. Msrys church, Clonmel. Admission 12, under 12s free.
The Joe Burke memorial walk takes place in Marlfield on Saturday 21st May at 2.03pmThe walk starts from the roundabout with the dedication of seat to Joe.
Parishioners, the Government allows us to claim 62.50 back from your contributions to the Parish on all contributions of 250 or more, this includes weekly envelopes, Christmas, Easter and Autumn contributions. This can be a great source of revenue to the Parish.. We are presently in the process of organising this and we will contact those who meet the requirement over the next week. There is no cost or liability on the parishioner taking part in this scheme but it is necessary to use the special contribution envelopes so as to be able to record the contributions. If you feel that you would like to help the Parish in this way please request a box of Envelopes at any time.
