Baptism of the Lord Nenagh Parish News 13th January 2019 · Lord shall be revealed and all mankind shall see it; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken’. Go up on a high mountain,

Baptism of the Lord

Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace

to people of good will. We praise you, we bless

you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you

thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly

King, O God, Almighty Father. Lord Jesus

Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of

God, Son of the Father, You take away the sins

of the world, have mercy on us; You take away

the sins of the world, receive our prayers; You

are seated at the right hand of the Father, have

mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One,

You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most

High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, In the

Glory of God the Father.

Amen.

Collect Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had

been baptized in the River Jordan

and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him,

solemnly declared him your beloved Son,

grant that your children by adoption,

reborn of water and the Holy Spirit,

may always be well pleasing to you.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the

Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

First Reading (Is 40:1-5.9-11)

A reading from the prophet Isaiah.

‘Console my people, console them’ says your God.

‘Speak to the heart of Jerusalem and call to her that

her time of service is ended, that her sin is atoned

for, that she has received from the hand of the Lord

double punishment for all her crimes’.

A voice cries, ‘Prepare in the wilderness a way for

the Lord. Make a straight highway for our God

across the desert. Let every valley be filled in, every

mountain and hill be laid low, let every cliff become

a plain, and the ridges a valley; then the glory of the

Lord shall be revealed and all mankind shall see it;

for the mouth of the Lord has spoken’.

Go up on a high mountain, joyful messenger to

Zion. Shout with a loud voice, joyful messenger to

Jerusalem. Shout without fear, say to the towns of

Judah, ‘Here is your God’.

Here is the Lord coming with power, his arm subdu-

ing all things to him. The prize of his victory is with

him, his trophies all go before him. He is like a

shepherd feeding his flock, gathering lambs in his

arms, holding them against his breast and leading

to their rest the mother ewes

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm R. Bless the Lord, my soul!

Lord God, how great you are.

Lord God, how great you are,

clothed in majesty and glory,

wrapped in light as in a robe!

You stretch out the heavens like a tent. R

Above the rains you build your dwelling.

You make the clouds your chariot,

you walk on the wings of the wind,

you make the winds your messengers and flashing

fire your servants. R

How many are your works, O Lord!

In wisdom you have made them all.

The earth is full of your riches.

There is the sea, vast and wide,

with its moving swarms past counting,

living things great and small. R

All of these look to you

to give them their food in due season.

You give it, they gather it up:

You open your hand, they have their fill. R

You take back your spirit, they die,

returning to the dust from which they came.

You send forth your spirit, they are created;

and you renew the face of the earth. R

Second Reading (Tt2:11-14;3:4-7)

A reading from the letter of St. Paul to Titus.

God’s grace has been revealed, and it has made

salvation possible for the whole human race and

taught us that what we have to do is to give up

everything that does not lead to God, and all our

worldly ambitions; we must be self-restrained and

live good and religious lives here in this present

world, while we are waiting in hope for the blessing

which will come with the Appearing of the glory of

our great God and saviour Christ Jesus. He sacri-

ficed himself for us in order to set us free from all

wickedness and to purify a people so that it could

be his very own and would have no ambition except

to do good.

When the kindness and love of God our saviour for

mankind were revealed, it was not because he was

concerned with any righteous actions we might

have done ourselves; it was for no reason except

his own compassion that he saved us, by means of

the cleansing water of rebirth and by renewing us

with the Holy Spirit which he has so generously

poured over us through Jesus Christ our saviour.

He did this so that we should be justified by his

grace, to become heirs looking forward to inheriting

eternal life.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia!

Someone is coming, said John, someone

greater than I. He will baptize you with the Holy

Spirit and with fire. Alleluia!

Gospel (Lk3:15-16.21-22)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.

A feeling of expectancy had grown among the peo-

ple, who were beginning to think that John might be

the Christ, so John declared before them all, ‘I

baptise you with water, but someone is coming,

someone who is more powerful than I am and I am

not fit to undo the strap of his sandals; he will bap-

tise you with the Holy Spirit and fire’.

Now when all the people had been baptised and

while Jesus after his own baptism was at prayer,

heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended on

him in bodily shape, like a dove. And a voice came

from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; my

favour rests on you’.

The Gospel of the word.

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Profession of Faith

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker

of heaven and earth, of all things visible and

invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the

only begotten Son of God born of the Father

before all ages. God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made,

consubstantial with the Father; through him all

things were made. For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven, and by the Holy

Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and

became man. For our sake he was crucified

under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was

buried, and rose again on the third day in accor-

dance with the Scriptures. He ascended into

heaven and is seated at the right hand of the

Father. He will come again in glory to judge the

living and the dead and his kingdom will have

no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the

giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and

the Son, who with the Father and the Son is

adored and glorified, who has spoken through

the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and

apostolic church. I confess one Baptism for

the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the

resurrection of the dead and the life of the world

to come. Amen

HYMNS

Be still For The Presence

Be still for the presence of the Lord

The holy one is here.

Come bow before him now

With reverence and fear.

In him no sin is found;

We stand on holy ground.

Be still for the presence of the lord

The holy one is here

Spirit Of The Living God

Spirit of the living God,

Fall afresh on me, (2)

Melt me, mould me,

Fill me, use me.

Spirit of the living God,

Fall afresh on me.

(Us, Them, All)

Like A Shepherd

Like a shepherd he feeds his flock

And gathers the Lambs in his arms,

Holding them carefully

Close to his heart,

Leading them home.

Say to the cities of Judah:

Prepare the way of the Lord.

Go to the mountain top,

Lift your voice;

Jerusalem, here is your God.

MASS TIMES St. Mary of the Rosary,

Weekend Masses:

Saturday: 10.00am, 6.15pm

Sunday: 8.00am, 9.45am, 12.15pm,

6.00pm

Weekdays: 8.00am,10.00am

Adoration: 5pm – 7pm Monday - Friday

Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am

Mass

St. John the Baptist, Tyone

Weekend Masses:

Saturday 7.30pm

Sunday 11.00am

CONTACTS Parish Office 067 -31272

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Nenagh Parish News 13th January 2019

Parish Finance committee: Next meeting will be held in Loreto House on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at 7.30pm.

Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity

Starting Point Christians in Indonesia recognize that in their land there are people who passionately try to practice their faith, but who oppress those of other beliefs. In the prophecy of Amos, God rejects the worship of those who neglect justice. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus re-minds us that the outward sign of true worship of God is acting justly. Christians can sometimes be very com-mitted to prayer and worship, but less concerned for the poor and the marginalized. When, as Christians, we work together on justice issues we grow closer to one another and to God.

Reflection

At the table we sit, empty plates, but for a few crumbs.

Everyone’s had their fill again, satiated, at least for now.

Turning on the taps we fill our bowls,

in the hope that the stains will disappear.

The water cascades over cup and plate, cleansing it of any sign of human contact,

as if there had never been a meal.

In our polite conversation and edgy discourse,

we fool ourselves into thinking we are making

a difference.

We faithfully gather, but are we just acting, waiting,

for the others to speak up as we wash our hands?

Baptism of Jesus Christ

READER ROTA FOR SUNDAY 20th JANUARY 2019 Readers - St. Mary’s Vigil: Liam Gleeson 8.00am: Gerry Starr 9.45am: Sean O’Gara 12.15pm: Eilish Carter Cummins Readers - St. John’s Vigil: Eamonn Dillon 11.00am: Doney Mackey EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA Next weekend: 2 Weekdays 1 Rota for Eucharistic Ministers St. Johns Church Tyone available in Sacristy this weekend. Special thanks for all donations for our Altar flowers for Christmas.

Readers: Readers are asked to collect the 2019 Sunday Missal from the Parish Office.

Readers Rota: are now available for collection from the Parish office if you haven’t received an email.

ANNIVERSARY MASSES Monday 14th January - Sunday 20th January

St. Mary’s Mon 10.00am JK Cleary (A) Tues 10.00am Lena Hassett (A’s) Thurs 8.00am Alan Robson (A) Sat 10.00am Sr. Eileen O’Driscoll (A) Paddy Kelly (A) Liam Bourke (A) Bridget Egan (A) Noelle Coffey (A) Sat 6.15pm Joan Gilmartin (MM) Peter Mulligan (MM) Maura Spillane (1st A) Sun 12.15pm Micheal & Mary McNamara (A’s) Kitty Quigley & her parents Jack & Molly Tierney her brother Sean & sister Moira (A’s)

St. John’s Sat 7.30pm Bridget Boland (MM) Connie Casey (A) Eileen O’Gara (A) JJ Ryan (A) Sun 11:00am Eileen Hassett (1st A) Pat Kelly & his parents Patrick & Ann, also his mother & father in law Jack & Hannah Mooney & their daughters Mary & Agnes. (A’s)

Suaimhneas Síoraí Tabhair Dóibh, a Thiarna

FINANCIAL MATTERS The offertory collection last weekend amounted to

€3,811.00 Míle Buíochas.

Bishops Conference & Commissions will be take up at all masses next weekend. Please use the yellow enve-

lope provided in your yearly pack.

Have you a baby for Baptism? The next meeting which is considered compulsory to prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism will be held in the Pastoral Centre Monday 14th January at 7.30pm. Please bring a copy of your baby’s birth certificate on the night.

Pharmacy on duty : Guerins

Irish Blood Transfusion Sercice: 3000 units of blood are required every week. 1000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. 1:4 of our population re-quire blood at some point in their life. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Abbey Court Hotel, on Monday 14th January from 2.00pm-5.00pm.

Vincent's Furniture Nenagh: A new Vincent's furniture shop is to open shortly. Do you have three hours that you could give to volun-teering in Vincent's furniture? At the moment we re-cruiting for sales people - Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, morn-ing or evening and Sat morning. We are also looking for a volunteer van driver 4 hours per week - (full driving license required) and a volunteer van helper. If you would like to join our team please contact Pat Carroll for more information. 0876242712.

A Big Thank You to the Trocaire Carol Service Group who on Dec 20th last sang on the streets of Nenagh and raised €1,060. This money was forwarded to Trocaire for their relief work in Yemen and South Sudan. Well done to all the young people who organised and partici-pated in raising this money for Trocaire.

Killaloe Diocese Lourdes Pilgrimage 2019: The 63rd Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from the Diocese of Killaloe under the leadership of Bishop Fintan Monahan will leave Shannon Airport on Tuesday 25th June returning Sunday 30th June. £725pps full board with £20 discount for online booking. Special section for assisted pilgrims with details from Fr Tom Ryan, Cathedral Ennis 087-2349816 . All other book-ings to joewalshtours.ie

Pilgrimage to Rome led by Bishop Fintan Monahan for all those who pass on the Faith to our Youth. €599 April 23rd -26th, 2019. For further information contact Joanne O’ Brien (085) 874 9207.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 7 Nights Departing from Shannon 4th September €675 Spiritual Director: Fr. Tom O’Gorman; 11th September: €675 Spiritual Direc-tors Fr. Martin Shanahan & Fr. Martin Blake (€50 dis-count if paid before 1st Feb). Contact Jim Considine 085-7385385 or 065-9059328

Killaloe Diocese Youth Ministry presents Solas – An overnight of Faith, Fun and Workshops in St. Flannan’s College Ennis. Friday 18th Jan 6:30p.m-Saturday 19th Jan at 2.00pm. All T.Y to 6th Year students are wel-come. For more info/bookings contact Joanne (085) 874 9207 or Cora (087) 240 0135.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: Date 13th June 2019 Flight from Shannon to Split Spiritual direc-tor Fr Paddy Conway Cost €725. If paid by the 10th De-cember €625. Contact Bernadette 0861634553.

EVENTS IN THE PASTORAL CENTRE Monday 14th January - Sunday 20th January

Mon Art classes 10.00 -12.30pm Parkinson Association 2.00pm - 4.00p m Baptism meeting 7.30pm Tues Exercise classes for the older person 12 noon -1pm Mindful Meditation 11.00am-12.00noon

Nenagh Holy Spirit Charismatics Renewal 8.00pm

Wed Weight Watchers 4.30pm - 7.00pm AA 8.30pm Thurs Al Anon 11.00am - 12.00noon Red Cross 8.00pm Fri COPD 11.00am - 12.00noon AA 8.30pm Sun Polish Charismatic 8.00pm For info and/or booking of the Centre contact Rita/Lisa, Mon-Fri 9.00am-1.00pm on 067 37590.

EVENTS IN NEW INSTITUTE Tue COPD 10.30am Fri Bingo 8.30pm–10.30pm Sat Basketball 8 to 14 years 5.00pm -6.00pm (The Country Market will resume on Friday 25th Jan)

For info and/or booking of the New Institute contact John, Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm 0863986943

The Parish Shop We have signed Mass cards such as sympathy, anniver-sary, thank-you, get well, exam, mass bouquets. All of the above may also be purchased in the parish office which is open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, closed for lunch from 1.00pm - 2.00pm.

Anam Cara Tipperary: the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Monday 21st of January 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

Coeliac Notice: Coeliacs who wish to receive Communion are asked to approach and receive from the celebrant who will have gluten free hosts.

RECENTLY DECEASED

Robert Sheahan Kathleen O’Brien

May they rest in Peace

Reflection We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise

and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in

silence. We need silence to be able to touch souls.