ST MICHAEL’S PARISH TIPPERARY

   Second Sunday of Lent  >  A     5th March  2023    

Recently Deceased: Nancy Finnan,(nee Ryan), St. Michael’s Ave, Tipperary. Reposing at Whelan’s F. H. on Tuesday 6-7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St. Michael’s Church followed by burial in St. Michael’s cemetery. Patrick (Paddy) Redican, Limerick Junction, Tipperary;

Months Mind: Tara O’Keeffe, St. Michael’s Avenue;

Anniversaries: Jack Kelly; Davy & Dolly Powell; John Devereux; Margaret Kiely; James Leahy; Zinda O’Callaghan; Anne Greene; Fr. James Power; Ned & Patsy Bourke; Sheila Quirke; Mary & Ned (Musk) Hennessy; Maurice & Margaret Fitzgerald; Paddy Finnan; Sheila O’Ryan; DJ Treacy; Winifred Lyons; Terence Ryan; Breda Power; Daniel & Joan Fitzgerald; Patrick & Mary Ryan & Son Eamon; Denis  & Mary McCormack; Tommy Power; Michael & Mary Touhy; Declan Murane; Vinny, Johnny & Catherine Wade; Larry Brown; John & Sarah Ryan; Paddy Power; Ester O’Keeffe; Chris Regan; Nellie Regan; The Desmond Family; Eileen & Timmy Sweeney; Breda Kiely;

New Mass Times:  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 €2,650.

Eucharistic Adoration: The Archdiocese is developing its  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) S

Lotto: numbers this week: 3, 9, 11, 20 – no jackpot winner. Congratulations to Geraldine Mulcahy the €50 lucky dip winner. Jackpot next week is €2,725. To join go to stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie and press Lotto button.

Eco Spirituality Meeting: Tuesday 7th March in the Pastoral Centre (second floor), Michael Street @ 7.30 pm. All are welcome.

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 help.

‘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.

Tipperary Town Community Sports Hub: is hosting a Kick Fit Soccer Programme for women with the FAI at Canon Hayes Recreation from 7th of March for 6 weeks. Want to return to soccer and bring a friend along to a social setting with physical activity? Then this is for you. Register: www.tipperarysports.ie/content/kick-fit-soccer-programme. Cost is €12 plus booking fee.

‘… Society is enriched by a countless array of organizations which work to promote the common good and defend the environment …In this way the world and the quality of life of the poorest, are cared for with a sense of solidarity…aware that we live in a common home which God has entrusted to us…’               Pope Francis – Laudato Si’ #232

Reflection of the Mass Reading for this weekend Genesis12: 1-4  The call of Abraham, who responded to God, not in certainty, but in ‘Faith’. How do I respond to God in my life?
2 Timothy 1: 8-10 St Paul reminds us to unite our sufferings with Christ so to share in the life of Christ eternally. Think outside the box, see the bigger picture.
Matthew 17: 1-9 the disciples are reminded of the importance of listening to God – ‘this is my Son…listen to him’. When have I last really listened to what God is asking me to do?

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