| First Sunday of Lent > A 26th February 2023 |
Recently Deceased: Martin Bowes, Canon Hayes Park; John (Johnny) Lonergan, Dawson Villas & An Duiche; Donal Kenny, Tipperary & England; Joan Quinn, Ballinilard, Tipperary; Cornelius (Connie) Butler, Main St, Tipperary.
Months Mind: Sean Toomey, Rathkea, Lattin; James (Jim) Kearns, Greenrath & Kilfeacle; Sarah Leahy, Bohercrowe;
Anniversaries: Stacia Rossitter; Joseph & Kathleen O’Halloran; Patrick & Mary Ryan & brother Eamon Ryan; Catherine Hogan; Sarah Leahy; Kathleen Glasheen; Matthew Liston; Joe Ryan; Sheila Quirke; Eileen Ellard (1st Anniv); Catherine Doody; Jerry & Alice Mullally & their son Ned Mullally; Tom, Neta & Dolores Purcell; John Chester; Peig Callanan; Thomas & Josie Cronin; Betty Whelan; Patricia Hoey (nee Cartlidge); Sarah Cullinane; Brigid & Tom Flynn; Jim Molloy; Pat & John Griffin; Violet Rainsford; John & Catherine McEligott; Pat & Josie McEligott; Breda Houlihan; Brendan O’Neill; Mary Cremins; Nicholas & Gretta Cafferky; Bob Allan; Gerry O’Shea; Michael & Margaret Cahill; Nicholas (Nicky) Cooney; Joby, Josie & Joe Lynch;
New Mass Times: begin this weekend 25/26 Feb in St. Michael’s Church – Vigil Mass at 6.00pm; Sunday Mass at 9.30am & 11.30am. The 11.30am mass will be broadcast on Tipperary Mid-West Radio. Bansha/Kilmoyler – Vigil Mass in Kilmoyler at 7.30pm; Sunday in Bansha at 10.30am; Solohead – Vigil 6.30pm and Sunday in Oola at 10.30am;
Thank You: the Weekly Envelope and Donations in the Collection Box last w/e 18/19 February was €2,430.
Eucharistic Adoration: The Archdiocese is developing its Diocesan Adoration Lay Committee in order to increase the practice of Eucharistic Adoration in all parishes. You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting in The Marian Hall Tipperary on Sat 18th March 2023 @ 11am (finishing at 12.30) See poster in the church for further details of how to attend.
Lotto: numbers this week are: 1, 2, 9, 23 – no jackpot winner. Congratulations to David Brum the €50 lucky dip winner this week. Jackpot next week is €2,700. To join go to stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie and press Lotto button.
Tipperary District Flower & Garden Club: Meeting in St. Anne’s Sec. School on Mon 26th Feb @ 7.30pm. “Floral Delights” demonstration by Club Chairperson, Mary Keogh. 2023 Programme available on the night on payment of Club Subscription. Visitors and new members always welcome.
Blood Transfusion Clinic: at the Canon Hayes Sports Centre, Tipperary on Tues 28th Feb – Thurs 2nd March @ 4.45pm – 8pm. Blood urgently needed.
Circle of Friends: Free Education Evening on Lymphoedema – Monday Feb 27th @ 7pm. Facilitators:Clare Kelly, a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist + Cancer Rehabilitation Therapist. Monica Conway M.L.D Therapist.
Fairtrade Fortnight: 27 Feb – 12 March: Small scale farmers & producers in 3rd world countries are feeling the effects of chaotic climate change & the knock on impact in the food chain. Choosing Fairtrade means extra income, power & support for communities as they work to build sustainable & prosperous futures. Let’s do our part to save farmer’s lives & the environment.
Tipperary Active Retirement: Committee meeting is on Monday 27th February. Members meeting is on Friday 3rd March. Both meetings to be held in the Community Centre @ 2.30pm. All members expected to attend & New members are very welcome.
‘Truly Much can Be Done…’ Pope Francis Laudato Si’ # 180: Would you like to know more about Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’? Jane Mellett, Trocaire is hosting a series of 6 Zoom meetings for free starting on March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5 @ 7pm-9pm. A copy of Laudato Si’ would be helpful to you. To register, call Mount St Anne’s: 057 86 26153 or Email: secretary@mountstannes.com.
‘… Our efforts at education will be ineffectual unless we strive to promote a new way of thinking about human beings, life, society and our relationship with nature. Otherwise the paradigm of consumerism will continue to advance, with the help of the media and the highly effective workings of the market.’ Pope Francis – Laudato Si’ #215
Reflection: The model for our prayer is the Lord’s Prayer. It is a summary of the whole gospel, the most perfect of all prayers. Being taught and given to us by the Lord, it is the foundation of the daily prayer of all Christians. During Lent let this be our prayer at the beginning and the end of each day.