25th Sunday in Ordinary Time > B 19th Sept 2021
Recently Deceased: Sr. Regis O’Doherty, Presentation Convent, Thurles & late of Ballyhurst, Tipperary Town; Timothy Laurence (Timmy) Ryan, Davitt St; Liam O’Dwyer, St. Patrick’s Ave & late of Canon Hayes Park; Dan Ryan (Connie), Upperchurch & formerly Commonaline, Doon;
Months Mind: Mary Heuston, Lacken, Kilshane; Kathleen Kelly, Abbey St & formerly Dawson Villas; Patricia Myers, Garryskillane; Patrick Joseph Slater (Pad Joe) Bansha Rd;
Anniversaries: Breda Cummins; Mary & Gerard Fogarty; Mary & Jack English; Paddy O’ Dwyer; Philip Costello; Patrick Quinn; Mai Swords; Tom Walsh, (1st Anniversary); Jim & Mary Doherty; Bridget Lenihan; Mary & Tom Noonan; Edward Power; James Blake; Eugene & Molly Connally; Bishop Reg Boland; John & David Lundon; Frank Flavin; Denis Coman; Jimmy Griffin; Dom & Jimmy Looby
Eco Spirituality Group: Thanks to the members of this group who organised the Liturgy and the beautiful sanctuary display this weekend to celebrate the ‘Season of Creation’. Pope Francis wants us all as Christians to embrace and promote the care of the earth together. The Eco Spirituality Group in Tipperary would welcome new members and names and contact details can be left in the sacristy.
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan – Seeds of Hope 2021-2026: A very successful launch of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan took place in Holycross Abbey last Sunday. A summary of the document will be made available to all households over the next few weeks. The new director of Pastoral Planning and Development in the diocese is Katherine Dullaghan from Cork and her assistant is Sadie Moloney from Tipperary Town. Their work base will be in the priest’s house in Knockinrawley beginning on 20th Sept. We wish them well and look forward to working with them in this parish as we plan for the future together.
Autumn Clergy Collection: Thanks to all who contributed €6,380 to this collection last weekend for the priests of the diocese. Collections envelopes can be left in the box at back of the church. Your donation can also be made online by going to the parish website.
First Holy Communion: Children from St. Joseph’s School will celebrate their First Holy Communion in St. Michael’s Church next Friday 24th Sept at 11.30am. Only parents, children and teachers to attend.
Parish Lotto: Congratulations to Mary Green who were the lucky dip winners of €50. The Jackpot is now at €3,775. To join the Lotto, go to the parish Website www.stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie and press the Lotto Button. Good luck to all.