| Third Sunday of Lent > C 23rd March 2025 Priest on Duty: 0899851402 Parish Office: Mon-Thurs: 10am-2pm; Fri: 10am-1.30pm Contact: 062 52727 / secretary@stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie |
Recently Deceased:
- Marian Fallon, Knockanrawley, Dromline Road, Tipperary Town;
- Baby Paul Edward Butler, Cahir;
Months mind:
- William (Ben) Donoghue, Wembley & Tipperary;
- Patrick (Patsy) O’Connell, Cappa Gates, Bansha;
- Joan Quinn, Roseboro, Tipperary;
Anniversaries: Rachel Kenneally; Jackie & Peggy Hayes & dec’d members of Hayes & Brennan families; Ned & Tilly O’Carroll; Dr. Maureen Coffey; Mikie Fitzgerald; Peggy English; Mary O’Connor; Alan Ryan (1st Anniv); J.J, Ellen & Peter Ryan; Margaret Kelly; Patrick Mulcahy; Tommy Jones; Billy Jones; Ursula Farrell; Sandra Farrell; Margaret & Connie Ryan; Thomas Finnan; Timmy Heffernan; Denny Anderson & family; Jerry O’Brien; Paddy & Alice O’Brien; Kevin McCrudden; dec’d members of McCrudden & O’Riordan families; Fiona Power; John McGrath; Jenny Lyons; Margaret Russel O’Brien; Owen Cronin; Mary & Joseph O’Dwyer; Nora Long; Kathleen Power; Daniel Power; John Ryan; Paddy & Nancy Cummins; Teresa Donovan;
Weekly Offertory Envelope and Donations: for last w/e March 16th was €2,915. Thanks also to those who regularly contribute online.
Lenten Clergy Collection: Thank you to all who contributed a further €3,750 to this collection, bringing the total to €9,825.
Sacrament of Confirmation: Congratulations to all celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Michael’s church this weekend. Well done to their families and schools who have supported them on their faith journey.
Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration: Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 6th April. Bus leaving from outside St. Michael’s Church Tipperary at 7.30am. To book a place on the bus contact Margaret Carrie 087 0568216.
Parish Mobile Number: Dial 089 9851402 to contact the Priest on Duty.
Lotto Results: 20th March: 5, 17, 22, 26: No Jackpot winner. The €50 Lucky Dip Winner: Tricia Colgan. The Jackpot is €5,000. Thanks to the many who continue to support the parish Lotto each week. New members are always welcome. To join: stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie and press the Lotto Button.
Trócaire Boxes: The Trocaire Boxes are available at the back of the church and it would be great to have one in every home during this holy season.
Lenten Reflection Evenings: Wednesdays for Lent 7pm to 8pm. Theme next Wed 26th March is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.- reflecting on the Church’s Jubilee Year. See leaflets at the back of the church for details. All are welcome.
Circle of Friends: The Excel Writers presents, A Moment in Time… Reflections in Poetry & Prose at Circle of Friends, Knockanrawley, Tipperary Town on Friday 28th of March from 11am – 1 pm. All are welcome.
Cashel & Emly Lourdes Pilgrimage: takes place from June 13th-18th. The cost is €969 which includes direct return flights from Shannon with full board. To book phone 01-2410800 or www.jwttravel.ie. Limited number of places for Assisted Pilgrims who require medical assistance or support. Bookings for Assisted Pilgrims should be made with Fr. Joe Tynan 087-2225445.
Vigil in Honour of Feast of the Annunciation: Tuesday 25th March, Bóthar na Naomh Church, Thurles. Rosary at 6.30 p.m. Mass at 7.00 p.m., followed by Holy Hour. Conducted by Fr. James Purcell.
Tipperary & District Flower & Garden Club: meeting in St. Anne’s School hall on Mon. 24th March @ 7.30pm. “Time for Gardening” with Sanella Aley, Dundrum Garden Centre. All Welcome.
Laudato Deum… ‘…A healthy ecology is the result of interaction between human beings and the environment, as occurs in the indigenous cultures, and has occurred for centuries in different regions of the earth… reshaping it in some way without destroying or endangering it…’
Pope Francis…. Laudate Deum#27