St Mary’s Parish

Newslink 16th June 2019

The Most Holy Trinity Year C Parish Website: www.stmarysparishclonmel.ie

Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/clonmel Parish Radio Link: 106.5 F.M

Church Services Mass Times: Sundays: Vigil (Sat) 6:15 pm. 10:30 am. 12:00 noon Holy Days: When Holy day falls on Mon - Fri Vigil 6:15 pm, 7:45am, 10:00 am and 7pm (When Holy day falls on Saturday, Vigil Mass at 6.15pm on Friday) 10:00 am, 12noon and 6.15pm Weekdays: Mon—Fri 7.45am and 10am Bank Holidays 10am. Saturdays: 10am & 6.15pm Vigil

Parish Team Fr. Billy Meehan: Tel 6122954. Mobile: 086-8579967 Fr. Pat Hayes Deacon for Clonmel Pastoral Area: Rev. Lazarus Gidolf Sacristan: Eddie Sweetman Sacristy : 052 6187915 (Mass Times) Parish Pastoral Council: Acting Chairper-son: Mathúin O’Caoimh Secretary: Pat O’Gorman 6123572 Parish Delegate Child Protection: Edel Millea, Ann Breen & J.P. Murphy Parish Office / Pastoral Centre Secretary: Maria Cooke 052 6122773 Open: Mon. – Fri. 11am – 1.30pm Email: pastoralcentreclonmel@gmail.com

DiocesanWebsite: www.waterfordlismore.com SVP, Mulcahy House: 052 6123878 Hospital Radio Link: 93.7FM Priest on Duty: Fr Billy Meehan 6122954 Readings for Mass: Sunday Page 81 Gloria Page 9 Creed Page 11

Gospel Reflection for Trinity Sunday This feast is not the time to try and explain how three goes into one! The Trinity is not something that we can understand and figure out with our reasoning, intellect or with our brain. We most certainly won’t find the explanation to the Trinity by ‘googling’ it! The Trinity is a mystery that we are to experience with our hearts not with our heads. It is not a puzzle or a riddle that we are expected to answer or solve. When we use the word ‘mystery’ to talk about and describe the Trinity, we are talking about a reality that is so endlessly rich and profound that it will never be exhausted. The more we contemplate and pray about the reality and presence of the Trinity in our lives, the more of itself will be revealed to us. Through the Trinity, God creates and loves us, Jesus liberates and saves us and the Spirit encourages and strengthens us. The Trinity is a community of love and life that we are invited to be part of share and in. When we look at the news on our television or read the newspaper any day, we are often presented with news of violence, segregation and building walls. There is the reality of individuals and indeed come countries speaking about and defending their rights at the expense of dialogue and cooperation with other nations. People of different religions in the same country are often not only disagreeing with each other; they are actively fighting each other. Sadly, there is division where they could be unity, there is aggression where there could be understanding, and there is suspicion where there could be trust and mutual respect. The Trinity offers us a model of sharing, belonging and community. It also challenges our individualism and our demand that our rights be met all the time. The Trinity asks to be mindful of our responsibilities to those around us in our families, our neighbourhood and our parish community. In the Christian tradition, when we begin our prayers, whether as individuals or a community, we do so by making the sign of the cross and calling on the power and presence of the Trinity. When we pray glory be…, we do the same. We deliberately and consciously ask the Trinity to be part of prayer and our daily life. Perhaps on the Feast of the Trinity we could say these prayers slower and let their meaning become part of us in a more intimate and personal way. Praise and everlasting glory to God the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit through all ages. (Prayer from the early church)

-Michael Moore OMI

Reflection Jesus said to his disciples: "Know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time." What a wonderful consolation and strength that promise that Jesus made to us is for his followers! He is with us in so many ways - in the Sacraments; in the Eucharist; in our prayers. But Jesus is especially with us always in our love relationships, especially in marriage and family life. He is also with us through our parish community. That is the meaning of being a parish - a people among whom Jesus lives. And the wonderful thing is that he is also present to our world always through us. We have a serious responsibility to build our homes and parishes into real living communities of faith and love so that Jesus can bring salvation to our world and so that our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit may be praised and glorified. -Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sacramental Moments Baptisms: Every Saturday 4.30 pm. Other arrangements can be made with any of the Priests. Marriage: Three months notice must be given to Parish and Registrar of Marriages at the Clinic, Western Rd. Register of Marriages: When making arrangements to meet registrar you will need a Civil Birth Certificate, Passport or Driving Licence, Utility bill and €200.00 for fee. Tel: 052 6177204 Church Requirements: Book Church. Fill up Pre–marriage enquiry form with Priest of your Parish. You will need a recent Baptismal Certificate / Confirmation Cert & letter of freedom from any Parish you may have lived in for six months since reaching the age of 18. 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 Reconciliation Service: First Saturday of the month at 10.00 am. All are welcome. No need to be worried or anxious about past experiences or how long away you may have been. Padre Pio Prayer Group, Legion of Mary: Contact: Pastoral Centre 052 6122773 Communion to the Sick and Housebound: Communion is taken on First Fridays by Priests of the Parish. Communion will be taken on Sundays by Eucharistic Ministers if desired. Contact Sacristy on 052 6187915

Devotions Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tues. 10.30 am. - 7.00 pm. Padre Pio Devotions: First Monday of the month at 6.30 pm. Rosary: Monday – Friday 6.30 pm. Novena Mass: Mother of Perpetual Help - Wednesday 7.00pm Divine Mercy: Friday 3pm

Sanctuary Candle this Week: John & Michael Stuart

Masses this Weekend: Saturday 15th June 2019 10:00am 6:15pm Dan, John & Ann Bourke James & Bridget Corbett Michael Griffin (Recently Died) Sunday 16th June 10:30am Bart & Alice Daly Billy Hewitt (3rd Anniversary) 12:00noon Mick & Mary O’Neill, Cherrymount Lilia McCormack Lillie & Joe Aylward Aidan Keeley (1st Anniversary) Masses for the Coming Week: Monday 17th June 7:45am 10:00am Catherine & William Tracey Paul Culligan & Tony O’Mahoney Tuesday 18th June 7:45am 10:00am Bridget & Michael Lonergan & Deceased Members of the Lonergan Family Wednesday 19th June 7:45am 10:00am 7.00pm Thursday 20th June 7:45am 10:00am Adam Burke Friday 21st June 7:45am 10:00am Mary Ryan 3:00pm Divine Mercy Devotions Saturday 22nd 10:00am Sean Acheson (Birthday Remembrance) John Ormond Ministries next Weekend Minister of the Eucharist: Team C Minister of the Word: Team C Music: 6:15pm Vigil Folk Choir 10:30am Congregational: Led by Tom Fitzgerald 12:00 noon: Senior Choir

Died Recently Netty Corcoran (nee Slattery)

Donal Guilfoyle Jim McCormack (brother of Joe McCormack)

John Kiely Maureen Leavy (nee Lawless)

Michael Griffin

Anniversaries

1st Anniversary Aidan Keeley

Birthday Remembrance Sean Acheson

Collections Last Weekend: Offertory: €1115.00 Envelopes: € 265.00

Readers for Sunday 23rd June Vigil 6:15pm Caroline Maher & Noel Buckley 10:30am Caoimh Nolan 12:00 Charlotte Keane & Diarmuid Bolger

Dan, John & Anne Bourke James & Bridget Corbett Bart & Alice Daly Billy Hewitt Mick & Mary O’Neill Lilia McCormack Lillie & Joe Aylward Catherine & William Tracey Paul Culligan Tony O’Mahoney

Bridget & Michael Lonergan Adam Burke Mary Ryan John Ormond V V Joseph Mary Barrett Charlie Byrne Molly & Paddy Pyne Margaret Coogan Paddy Turner

Sick…..in Hospital: Because of the new Data Protection laws, we no longer have access to the Patient list in the Hospital. We do not know of Parishioners who are sick and in hospital unless a family member or neighbour tells us. Please tell us or the Parish Office so that we can visit you in hospital. Parish Office tel: 052 6122773 or email pastoralcentreclonmel@gmail.com

Sacred Heart Novena: June is the month of the Sacred Heart Novena. Prayer leaflets produced by the Irish Messenger Office are available in the Church. Bring one home, make the Novena as a family.

We welcome into the Christina Faith Community of St. Mary’s, Luke Stephen McGrath who was baptised last weekend. We

congratulate his parents, Paul and Katie, godparents, grandparents and extended family.

Good Luck: We continue to wish all the students who are taking their Junior and Leaving Cert Exams good luck. We will keep you in our prayers. Corpus Christi Procession: Next Sunday 23rd is the Feast of Corpus Christi. Procession after the 6.15pm Mass. Hopefully the weather will be fine and that as many as possible will take part.

Sunday 16th June—Father’s Day: Happy Father’s Day, hope you all have a great day.

Cross, Dome Fundraising Golf Classic

Noel O’Brien has formed a small committee and are organising a Golf-Classic. They have set Friday 19th July as the date at Clonmel Golf Club. They are hoping to secure a main sponsor. Groups and Businesses can enter a team. A team of 4 costs €150. You can also sponsor a tee at €50. Hopefully we will see a big crowd at the Golf Course, Clonmel on 19th July. Thanks to Noel and his committee. Noel O’Brien is doing trojan work at present and has put together a little committee to help him. We thank them for their enthusiasm, loyalty to St. Mary’s and commitment.

Age Action train people on laptops, iPads, smartphones or Tablets: Age Action is running FREE beginner computer classes for over 55’s in Clonmel Library. The aim of the Getting Started programme is to introduce people to the basics of computers, smart phones, internet and email. Classes are taught on a one to one basis in a relaxed, non-formal setting. We are currently seeking course participants and volunteer tutors. Full tutor training provided. For more information contact Age Action on: 01 4756989 or by email to gettingstarted@ageaction.ie

Anam Cara: Anam Cara Tipperary, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Monday 17th June at 7:20pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 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. Please note there are no Events in July or August. Please contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 2888888.

Traditional Latin Mass at the Cathedral: A Traditional Latin Mass with Gregorian Chant will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd June at 10AM in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Barronstrand Street, Waterford City. Celebrant Fr. Adrian Debow FSSP

Pro-Life Meeting presents a Conversation with former Senator, Jim Walsh. Other speakers include; Vicky Wall of Every Life Counts and Michael Dwyer. At the Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel on Tuesday 18th June at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Accord-Clonmel Centre: Are you interested in becoming a Marriage Facilitator? The Accord centre in Clonmel are currently inviting people to apply and train as facilitators for Marriage Preparation Courses. For information and or application forms please call 052 6124144 or email clonmelaccord@gmail.com

Lourdes: Our Diocese had a very successful Pilgrimage. On Saturday/Sunday extremely large crowds were present to celebrate Pentecost.

Pastoral Plan: Last Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, the Bishop announced the launch of the new Pastoral Plan for our Diocese. You are invited to the launch of the diocesan pastoral plan ‘Go Make Disciples’ which will be launched in Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Monday 17th June at 7.30pm Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Tuesday 18th June at 7.30pm and St. John’s Pastoral Centre on Wednesday 19th June at 7.30pm. The Bishop has issued an open invitation to all parishioners to attend and particularly to those involved in ministry in the parish.

Youth 2000 Preparations are underway of the annual Youth 2000 Summer Festival. This event will be held rom 15th - 18th August at the Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare. The Summer Festival is both Youth 2000’s largest event and the largest Catholic youth event in Ireland with over 1,000 attending. Attendance means for each young person: • The opportunity to experience the beauty of the

Sacraments in a way that has the proven potential to send them back home on fire for Christ and His Church.

• The opportunity for young Catholics who often in today’s society feel isolated in practising their faith to see the faith alive in hundreds of their peers.

• Exposure to catechesis and formation they will take back to their home parish and diocese.

For any more information in how we can help in this regard, including those of free buses passing nearest to you please visit www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690 or 085 1974537 out of hours.

Glory be to the Father, Who by His almighty power and love created me,

making me in the image and likeness of God. Glory be to the Son,

Who by His Precious Blood delivered me from hell, and opened for me the gates of heaven.

Glory be to the Holy Spirit,

Who has sanctified me in the sacrament of Baptism, and continues to sanctify me

by the graces I receive daily from His bounty. Glory be to the Three adorable Persons of the Holy

Trinity, now and forever.

Amen.

Peters Pence: The Annual Peters Pence collection for the Pope and various needs of the Diocese will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.

St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass: The annual summer Mass for all those buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery will take place on Thursday 11th July at 7.30pm in the cemetery. Please bring a bottle of water to be blessed at the Mass, and you can bless you families graves afterwards.

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Tommy Fleming will be appearing here, in St. Mary’s Church on Tuesday 3rd December on his Voice of Hope II Tour

2019. Tickets cost €30 and are available in the Parish Office or online at

www.tommyflemming.com. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Presentation Secondary School Clonmel Notes State Exams: Best of luck to our Leaving Cert & Junior Cert students who are sitting their examinations. Leaving Cert Graduation Mass 2019: St. Marys Church Irishtown was packed to capacity for our Leaving Cert Graduation Mass in May. Fr. Billy Meehan was the celebrant of the mass with considerable input form the R.E. Department- Mr Buckley, Ms Margaret O’Mahoney, Ms. Bolger and Ms. O’Leary. The beautiful music from the Sixth Year Choir was under the direction of Ms. Alley & Ms. Williams. Olivia O'Brien was the winner of the Leaving Cert Student of the Year Award and Jessica Cahill won the Student Peer Award.