Presentation of our 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 prayer; 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-lasting God,

we humbly implore your majesty

that, just as your Only Begotten Son

was presented on this day in the Temple

in the substance of our flesh,

so, by your grace,

we may be presented to you with minds made

pure.

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 A reading from the book of Malachi

The Lord God says this: Look, I am going to send

my messenger to prepare a way before me. And

the Lord you are seeking will suddenly enter his

Temple; and the angel of the covenant whom you

are longing for, yes, he is coming, says the Lord of

hosts. Who will be able to resist the day of his

coming? Who will remain standing when he ap-

pears? For he is like the refiner’s fire and the full-

ers’ alkali. He will take his seat as refiner and puri-

fier; he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them

like gold and silver, and then they will make the

offering to Yahweh as it should be made. The

offering of Judah and Jerusalem will then be wel-

comed by the Lord as in former days, as in the

years of old.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Responsorial psalm R. Who is the king of glory?

It is the Lord.

O gates, lift up your heads;

grow higher, ancient doors. Let him enter, the king of glory! R

Who is the king of glory?

The Lord, the mighty, the valiant, The Lord, the valiant in war. R

O gates, lift high your heads;

grow higher, ancient doors.

Let him enter, the king of glory! R

Who is he, the king of glory? He, the Lord of armies,

he is the king of glory. R

Second Reading A reading from the letter of St Paul to the He-

brews

Since all the children share the same blood and

flesh, Jesus too shared equally in it, so that by his

death he could take away all the power of the devil,

who had power over death, and set free all those

who had been held in slavery all their lives by the

fear of death. For it was not the angels that he took

to himself; he took to himself descent from Abra-

ham. It was essential that he should in this way

become completely like his brothers so that he

could be a compassionate and trustworthy high

priest of God’s religion, able to atone for human

sins. That is, because he has himself been through

temptation he is able to help others who are

tempted.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!

The light to enlighten the Gentiles

and give glory to Israel, your people.

Alleluia!

Gospel A reading from the holy Gospel according to

Luke.

When the day came for them to be purified as laid

down by the Law of Moses, the parents of Jesus

took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the

Lord – observing what stands written in the Law of

the Lord: Every first-born male must be conse-

crated to the Lord – and also to offer in sacrifice, in

accordance with what is said in the Law of the

Lord, a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.

Now in Jerusalem there was a man named

Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he

looked forward to Israel’s comforting and the Holy

Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by

the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he

had set eyes on the Christ of the Lord. Prompted

by the Spirit he came to the Temple; and when the

parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him

what the law required, he took him into his arms

and blessed God; and he said:

“Now, Master, you can let your servant go in

peace.

just as you promised;

because my eyes have seen the salvation

which you have prepared for all the nations to see,

a light to enlighten the pagans

and the glory of your people Israel.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

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 men

and for our salvation he came down from

heaven, (all bow during the next three lines)

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 accordance 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 king-

dom 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 Fa-

ther and the Son is adored and glorified, who

has spoken through the prophets. I believe in

one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I con-

fess 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

Lord Of All Hopefulness

Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy.

Whose trust ever childlike No cares could destroy.

Be there at our waking and give us we pray.

Your bliss in our hearts, Lord,

at the break of the day.

L ord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith.

Whose strong hands were skilled

at the plane and the lathe.

Be there at our labours and give us we pray

Your strength in our hearts, Lord,

At the noon of the day.

Christ Be Beside Me.

Christ be beside me, Christ be before me,

Christ be behind me, King of my heart,

Christ be within me, Christ be below me,

Christ be above me, never to part.

Christ on my right hand, Christ on my left hand.

Christ all around me, Shield in the strife.

Christ in my sleeping, Christ in my sitting.

Christ in my rising, light of my life.

Let There Be Peace.

Let there be peace shared among us.

Let there be peace in our lives

May now your peace sweep this nation.

Cause us O Lord to arise

Give us a fresh understanding,

Brotherly love that is real.

Let there be peace shared among us,

Let there be peace.

MASS TIMES St. Mary of the Rosary,

Weekend Masses:

Saturday: 10.00am, 6.15pm.

Sunday: 8.00am, 12 Noon, 6.00 pm

Weekdays: 08.00am, 10.00am.

Adoration: Mon - Fri 5.00pm - 7.00pm.

Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am

Mass.

St. John the Baptist, Tyone

Weekend Masses:

Saturday 7.30pm.

Sunday 10.30am.

CONTACTS Parish Office 067 -31272 Priest on duty: 087 2405762

Email: parishoffice@nenaghparish.ie Parish Pastoral Council email: nenaghpastoralcouncil@gmail.com Website: www.nenaghparish.ie Eircode: E45 X522 Nenagh Parish is on Facebook, please join us Our live streaming is available by clicking on MCN media, choose Country - Ireland , County - Tipperary. St. Mary of the Rosary Church will appear and you click to open.

Nenagh Parish News 2nd February 2020

Cross of St. Brigid Blessing

The peace of the Father be with you. The peace of Christ be with you.

The peace of the Spirit be with you. Every day and every night. Amen

May the Father protect you. May Christ protect you.

May the Spirit protect you. Every day and night of your life. Amen.

The blessing of the Father come upon you. The blessing of Christ come upon you.

The blessing of the Spirit come upon you. Until you are crowned with eternal life. Amen.

May God Prosper you from Samhain to St. Brigid’s Day to May Day,

from May Day to Lúnasa, and from Lúnasa to Samhain,

and may almighty God bless you: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

Feast of St. Blaise Monday February 3rd

The ceremony of the blessing of the throats

will take place at the 8.00am & 10.00am

Masses in St. Mary of the Rosary.

A ceremony of the blessing of the throats will be

celebrated at 1.00pm in St. Mary of the Rosary.

READER ROTA FOR SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY Readers - St. Mary’s Vigil: Margaret Hennessy 8.00am: Margaret Butler 12 Noon: Reader provided Readers - St. John’s Vigil: Margaret Hennessy 10.30am: Miriam Toohey

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA Next weekend: 2 Weekdays: 1

ANNIVERSARY MASSES Monday 3rd February - Sunday 9th February

St. Mary of the Rosary

Thurs 10.00am Máire Monaghan (A) Fri 10.00am: John Hogan (A) Sat 6.15pm Catherine O’Connell Holohan (MM) Marie Moylan Reidy (MM) May Quigley (nee) Sheedy (1stA) Rose O’Carroll (1st A) Sunday 12.00pm Michael (Milo) Burke (MM) Pat Creagh (1st A) Thomas Lane (A) Jimmy Toohey & his son Richard (A’s) Billy Bailey (A) James & Gerry Hogan (A’s) Sun 6.00pm: The Morgan family (St. Johns Tce) (A’s) Peggy O’Meara (A)

St. John the Baptist Sat 7.30pm: Ann McNamara (A) Margaret Ryan (A) Sean O’ Dwyer (A) Paddy & Michael Gilmartin (A’s) Valley & Nancy Moran (A’s) also Dick & Madge Ryan & their son John.

Suaimhneas Síoraí Tabhair Dóibh, a Thiarna

FINANCIAL MATTERS The offertory collection last weekend amounted to

€3,791.00 Míle Buíochas

Faith Formation and development fund at all masses next weekend

RECENTLY DECEASED

Micheal (Mick) Byrne

May he rest in peace

Odhran Pastoral Area Mass Times Saturday Evening Vigil

Sat 6.00pm Portroe Sat 6.15pm St. Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh Sat 7.00pm Puckane Sat 7.00pm Templederry Sat 7.30pm Youghalarra Sat 7.30pm St. John the Baptist, Nenagh Sat 7.30pm Silvermines

Sunday Morning Sun 8.00am St. Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh Sun 9.30am Cureeny Sun 10.00am Carrig Sun 10.00am Ballinaclough Sun 10.00am Portroe Sun 10.30am St. John the Baptist, Nenagh Sun 11.00am Killeen Sun 11.00am Silvermines Sun 11.15am Ballywilliam Sun 12.00pm St. Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh Sun 6.00pm St. Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh

Appreciation

On behalf of the priests of the Parish and all who work here in the Parish House a sincere word of thanks to all who extended your sympathies on the death of Frances Kinsella. For your visits, phone calls, emails and words of support we are sincerely grateful. Frances was so much part of the Parish House for the last number of years we will miss her greatly. Our prayers are with her husband Tony and sons David, Bryan and John and all the family who feel greatly her loss. To all those whom Frances worked with on Parish Groups especially the Baptism Team and Eucharistic Ministers we share your

loss. May Frances Rest in Peace.

St. Mary’s #2 Primary School A meeting of parents/guardians of children preparing for Communion for the First Time and Confirmation will take place in the Pastoral Centre next Thursday 6th at 7.00pm.

Congratulations to Nenagh 800 or-ganising committee for their suc-cessful launch last Thursday Janu-ary 30th of the programme of events to celebrate Nenagh 800. We wish them every success for the year ahead.

EVENTS IN THE PASTORAL CENTRE

Monday 3rd February - Sunday 9th February Mon Art Classes 10.00am-12.00pm Parkinson Association 2.00pm - 4.00p m Tues Mindful Meditation 11.00am–12.00pm Exercise classes for older people 12.00pm- 1.00pm Charismatic 8.00pm Wed I.W.A 10.00am - 3.30pm Weight Watchers 5.00pm - 7.00pm AA 8.30pm Thurs Al Anon 11.00am- 12.00pm Red Cross 7.00pm Fri Accord 7.30pm AA 8.30pm Sat Accord 10.00am - 5.00pm Sun Polish Charismatic 8.00pm

For info and/or booking of the Centre contact Rita/Donna, Mon-Fri 9.00am-1.00pm on 067 37590.

EVENTS IN NEW INSTITUTE

Mon: Yoga 5.00pm-8.00pm, Zumba 7.30pm Tue : Taekwondo 6.30pm, Zumba 7.30pm Wed: Slimming world 5.0.0pm - 9.00pm Thurs : Yoga 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Zumba 7.30pm - 8.30pm Fri: Country Market Sat: Basketball 8 to 14 years 3.00pm -6.00pm For info and/or booking of the New Institute contact

Michael White, Mon - Fri 9am-5pm 0899880508

Pharmacy on Duty: 2nd February: Ryans’

Medjugorje Pilgrimage from Cork, 2nd - 9th September. Book before mid February and get (€50 discount. in-cluded,) Contact Sean/ Elaine on 067 32178 for further information.

Host Families required for stay at home French students for July & August. Contact Marie on 087-4154983 after 3pm or text host to this number.

Lourdes 2020 the 64th Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 26th June to Wednesday 1st July; €725 full board with €20 for online booking to: joewalshtours.ie

Appeal for Nurses: This years Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Friday 26th June to Wednesday 1st July. To Care for sick and assisted pilgrims. Nurses who would like to express interest in volunteering or to find out more information are asked to contact Michael Daly 086-3813677.

Medjugorje Pilgrimage ex Cork June 30th-July 7th 2020 . €725 p.p.s. (Half board in hotel Leone, , 2 miles from Church). Spiritual Director Fr. Pat O’ Donoghue, Group Leader: Sean O’ Shaughnessy. €200 deposit secures a place. Some places still available. Contact 0862959380 or Joe Walsh Tours 01-2410800.

Medjugorje Afternoon Prayer in the Day Care Centre on Monday 3rd February at 4pm.

First Friday Vigil: A vigil for First Friday will take place in St. Mary of the Rosary Nenagh (entrance through the sac-risty door) commencing at 7.30pm on Friday 7th February 2020. Concluding at 2.00am on Saturday. Adoration & Rosary. All are welcome to attend for all or part of vigil.

Bereavement Information Evening Venue: Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick. Date: Thursday Febru-ary 13th 2020. Time: 7.00pm– 9.00pm. (Registration from 6.45pm). Numbers will need to be confirmed for this event. We would appreciate if you could RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Wednesday 12th February 2020 or contact us on 01 4045378/085 2888 888.

Laughter Yoga will be held in Loretto House, Kenyon St. Nenagh every Saturday from 11-12 o’clock. €5 per ses-sion. Please contact Helen on 085 1675422. All are wel-come.

St. Mary’s Junior Boys’ National School Enrolling Boys (Junior - 1st Class) for September 2020. Monday 3rd - Friday 7th February, Time 9.30am - 1.00pm Applications; Available from secretary’s office 067 32005 or apply online www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com Open Enrolment Evening Thursday 6th Feb 6pm - 7pm.

St. Mary’s Convent Primary School, Nenagh – Enrol-ment of Girls for Junior Infants for September 2020. En-rolment will take place from Monday, February 3rd to Fri-day, February 7th 2020 at the School. Application Forms will be available from the Secretary’s Office between 1.30p.m.- 3.30p.m. each day. Please bring a copy of your daughter’s Birth Certificate and PPS. Number with you.

The Parish Shop: Open after 10am Mass daily and at weekend Masses. We stock various signed Mass cards, statues , candles, Rosary beads and other religious items.

The Parish office: Opens 9am –5pm Mon-Fri. [Closed for lunch 1-2pm]. You may purchase a selection of the above during opening hours.

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

BAPTISMS

We welcome the following into the Christian community through the sacrament of baptism:

Karley-Rae Bolton-Donnellan Fiadh Rose Heenan

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 10th February at 7.30pm. Please bring a copy of your baby’s birth certificate on the night.

Dates for your Diary Anointing of the Sick ceremony Tuesday 11th

February at 2.00pm in St. Mary of the Rosary.

Parish Retreat being led by Martina Lehane Sheehan and Patrick Sheehan on March 29th, 30th & 31st beginning at 7.30pm in St. Mary of the Rosary.

50th Anniversary St. John the Baptist Church Mass of Thanksgiving on May 30th at 7.30pm with Bishop Fintan as Celebrant.