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Masses St Peter’s Church Saturday Vigil 6.15pm Sunday 8.00am 11.00am & 12.15pm. Monday – Friday 8.30am & 10.30am. Saturday 10.30am Our Lady of Lourdes Church Saturday Vigil 7.30pm. Sunday 9.30am 10.30am & 12noon Monday - Saturday 10.00am St Peter’s Church Shop Opening tmes: 11.00am – 2.00pm Monday - Saturday Email: parishoffi[email protected] The Barbican, St Peter’s Parish Centre 041 980 7416 St Peter’s Parish Drogheda Newsletter www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie St Oliver’s Pastoral Area Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12th July 2020 Canon Eugene Sweeney PP, VG St Peter’s Parochial House 041 983 8537 Fr. Linos Dube CC St Peter’s Presbytery 041 983 8239 Canon P. McDonnell Our Lady of Lourdes Presbytery 041 983 1899 Fr. Barry Matthews CC Fr. Paul Murphy CC Deacons: David Durrigan & John Taaffe St Peter’s Church Sacristy 041 984 5355 Our Lady of Lourdes Sacristy 041 983 1973 RETURN TO THE PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS AND THE SACRAMENTS ST PETER’S AND OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCHES 1. The dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day obligation continues. 2. Mass times are as they were prior to the cancellation of public Mass on 14th March: St Peter’s Saturday Vigil, 6.15pm. Sunday, 8.00am, 11.00am, 12.15pm. Monday to Friday, 8.30am, 10.30am. Tuesday, also 7.30pm. Saturday, 10.30am. Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday Vigil, 7.30pm. Sunday, 9.30am, 10.30am, 12.00 noon. Monday to Saturday, 10.00am. 3. All Masses are broadcast live by parish webcam on the parish website,www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie and also on www.churchservices.tv. 4. People who are vulnerable or unwell, and especially those with any symptoms that might suggest Covid-19 infection, should stay at home. The same applies to those who have been in recent contact with someone who has the virus, in accordance with public health advice. 5. A Covid-19 Support Team has been put in place in both St Peter’s and Our Lady of Lourdes Churches to prepare for and implement the return to public Mass. 6. Stewards are available at all Masses to assist. Please cooperate with them. 7. Please use the hand sanitisers as you enter the church. The Government recommends the wearing of facemasks in church, but this is not obligatory. 8. Signage is in place in both churches. Regular cleaning and sanitising takes place. The Parish has acquired an electric ULV fogging machine for the sanitising of seats and frequently-used areas. 9. St Peter’s and Our Lady of Lourdes Churches, being so large, can accommodate a Large number of people with ample seating, Year of Reflection and Prayer This year the Archdiocese of Armagh is reflecting on itself as a Church community and on which direction it should take in the future. This present pandemic has given us an insight into just how challenging that future might be. Bishop Michael has produced a video on YouTube, https://youtu.be/OmnRoFUwCz8. At the end of the video three questions are outlined in order for the period of reflection to begin. Parishioners are asked to reflect on the following three questions: What has this period of separation and isolation changed for you in relation to Church and faith? Identify one thing we could do as a diocese to begin to sustain faith personally and collectively as we emerge from lockdown? Can you and those close to you contribute to the mission of the Church in your parish or pastoral area? Responses may be forwarded to [email protected] over the next two months. When the threat of the coronavirus has passed, Bishop Michael hopes that small group meetings will take place in each parish around the diocese where suggestions, hopes and concerns might be expressed. This listening process will feed into the preparation for a Diocesan Assembly in the coming years. Lough Derg – 18th & 19th July Lough Derg Lakeshore and Ancient Pilgrim Path reopens for visitors. Walk & Pray the Ancient Pilgrim Path with the Prior on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July. Guided Contemplative Walk begins at noon. Approx. 4hr, 12k moderate loop. Booking essential, full details www.loughderg.org or email [email protected] Bereavement Support Line – Pastoral Centre, Dundalk Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Bereavement Walk-in Service at the Pastoral Centre, Dundalk, has been unable to operate as normal over the past few months. A new Telephone listening service began during the past week. Members of the Bereavement Team will be available at the following times, and on the following numbers, to support adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one: Monday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 467 7721 Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 468 2919 Thursday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 467 7734 Friday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 467 7747 ACCORD Covid-19 Couples & Relationships Support Line: If you need to speak to an experi- enced couples & relationships counsellor during this time of unprecedented stress and pressure on family life, contact 01 531 3331, 9.00am – 8.00pm Monday to Friday. All calls are charged at local rate. St Vincent de Paul SVP is available as usual to help. Freephone 1800 67 77 77. Drogheda River Rescue Emergency Help Need a bag of coal, milk, bread, collection of medication? The men and women of Drogheda River Rescue are happy to reach out to all those who need help at this time. Tel 089 250 5562 COVID-19 Support Line for Older People ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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MassesSt Peter’s ChurchSaturday Vigil 6.15pmSunday 8.00am 11.00am & 12.15pm.Monday – Friday 8.30am & 10.30am. Saturday 10.30am
Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchSaturday Vigil 7.30pm.Sunday 9.30am 10.30am & 12noonMonday - Saturday 10.00amSt Peter’s Church Shop Opening times: 11.00am – 2.00pmMonday - Saturday
Email:[email protected] Barbican,St Peter’s Parish Centre041 980 7416
St Peter’s Parish DroghedaNewsletter
www.saintpetersdrogheda.ieSt Oliver’s Pastoral Area
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time12th July 2020
Canon Eugene Sweeney PP, VG St Peter’s Parochial House 041 983 8537 Fr. Linos Dube CC St Peter’s Presbytery 041 983 8239Canon P. McDonnell Our Lady of Lourdes Presbytery 041 983 1899Fr. Barry Matthews CC Fr. Paul Murphy CCDeacons: David Durrigan & John TaaffeSt Peter’s Church Sacristy 041 984 5355Our Lady of Lourdes Sacristy 041 983 1973
RETURN TO THE PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS AND THE SACRAMENTS
ST PETER’S AND OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCHES1. The dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day obligationcontinues.2. Mass times are as they were prior to the cancellation of publicMass on 14th March:St Peter’s Saturday Vigil, 6.15pm. Sunday, 8.00am, 11.00am,12.15pm. Monday to Friday, 8.30am, 10.30am. Tuesday, also7.30pm. Saturday, 10.30am.Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday Vigil, 7.30pm. Sunday, 9.30am,10.30am, 12.00 noon. Monday to Saturday, 10.00am.3. All Masses are broadcast live by parish webcam on theparish website,www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie and also onwww.churchservices.tv.4. People who are vulnerable or unwell, and especially thosewith any symptoms that might suggest Covid-19 infection,should stay at home. The same applies to those who have beenin recent contact with someone who has the virus, in accordance with public health advice.5. A Covid-19 Support Team has been put in place in both StPeter’s and Our Lady of Lourdes Churches to prepare for andimplement the return to public Mass.6. Stewards are available at all Masses to assist. Please cooperate with them.7. Please use the hand sanitisers as you enter the church. TheGovernment recommends the wearing of facemasks in church,but this is not obligatory.8. Signage is in place in both churches. Regular cleaning andsanitising takes place. The Parish has acquired an electric ULVfogging machine for the sanitising of seats and frequently-usedareas.9. St Peter’s and Our Lady of Lourdes Churches, being so large,can accommodate a Large number of people with ample seating,
Year of Reflection and PrayerThis year the Archdiocese of Armagh is reflecting on itself as a Church community and onwhich direction it should take in the future. This present pandemic has given us an insight intojust how challenging that future might be.Bishop Michael has produced a video on YouTube, https://youtu.be/OmnRoFUwCz8. At the end of the video three questions are outlined in order for the period of reflection tobegin. Parishioners are asked to reflect on the following three questions:What has this period of separation and isolation changed for you in relation to Church and faith? Identify one thing we could do as a diocese to begin to sustain faith personally andcollectively as we emerge from lockdown? Can you and those close to you contribute to themission of the Church in your parish or pastoral area?Responses may be forwarded to [email protected] over the next two months. When the threat of the coronavirus has passed, Bishop Michael hopes that small group meetings will take place in each parish around the diocese where suggestions, hopes and concerns might be expressed. This listening process will feed into the preparation for a Diocesan Assembly in the coming years.
Lough Derg – 18th & 19th JulyLough Derg Lakeshore and Ancient Pilgrim Path reopens for visitors. Walk & Pray the AncientPilgrim Path with the Prior on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July. Guided Contemplative Walk begins at noon. Approx. 4hr, 12k moderate loop. Booking essential,full details www.loughderg.org or email [email protected]
Bereavement Support Line – Pastoral Centre, DundalkDue to the Covid-19 pandemic the Bereavement Walk-in Service at the Pastoral Centre,Dundalk, has been unable to operate as normal over the past few months. A new Telephone listening service began during the past week. Members of the Bereavement Teamwill be available at the following times, and on the following numbers, to support adults whoare grieving the loss of a loved one:Monday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 467 7721Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 468 2919Thursday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 467 7734Friday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 089 467 7747
ACCORD Covid-19 Couples & Relationships Support Line: If you need to speak to an experi-enced couples & relationships counsellor during this time of unprecedented stress and pressureon family life, contact 01 531 3331, 9.00am – 8.00pm Monday to Friday. All calls are charged at local rate.
St Vincent de Paul SVP is available as usual to help. Freephone 1800 67 77 77.
Drogheda River Rescue Emergency Help Need a bag of coal, milk, bread, collection of medication? The men and women of Drogheda River Rescue are happy to reach out to all those who need help at this time. Tel 089 250 5562
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are availableto answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
First Communion, ConfirmationSchools will be in touch about alternative arrangements for First Communion and Confirma-tion in the autumn. Resources for children and families have been compiled at diocesan leveland are available on the website armaghprays.com.
Rosary, Exposition and Benediction streamed live this Sunday evening from St Peter’s Church at 7.00pm. See St Peter’s Church webcam on the parish website
Anniversaries and Month’s Mind Masses New anniversaries may be telephoned to St Peter’s Church Sacristy, 041 984 5355, Monday– Saturday, 9.00am -1.00pm or Our Lady of Lourdes Sacristy, 041 983 1973, Monday – Saturday,before, during or after 10.00am Mass.Signed Shared Mass Cards & Mass Bouquets (Get Well, Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary,Exam, Healing, Intentions) are available in both sacristies. €4.00 each St Peter’s Church Shop: Monday – Saturday, from 11.00am -2.00pm.
Feast Days This WeekWednesday 15th July St Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church.
Deaths We pray for the recently deceased Sr Maria Anne Travers, MMM, Beechgrove,Esther Reagan, Ballymakenny Road, Sr Joan (Aloysius) Brosnan, PBVM,Kilcock, formerly Fair Street & Our Lady’s College, Greenhills, Seanie Power, Killaloe,Co Clare, Tommy Fagan, Mona Kierans, Sr Anne Sharratt MMM, Mary Stanley, Maureen (Mary Ellen) Owens. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Church Collection for the weekend 4th / 5th July 2020Loose € 1,401 Envelopes €3,274 Total €4,675
Summer Dues are being collected at this time. Many thanks to our Dues Collectors and for your generosity.
Donating to the Parish - Envelopes/ Donate Button/ Standing Order Many thanks to all whohave returned their parish envelopes in recent weeks. Your generosity is much appreciated.Parishioners may return their envelopes to the secure boxes in both St Peter’s and Our Ladyof Lourdes Churches, or to any of the parochial houses. A Donate Button is now available onthe parish website, www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie where with a credit/ debit card, a once-offor weekly/monthly/ quarterly/ annual contribution may be made to the Parish for either thegeneral upkeep of the Parish (Sunday envelope) or the priests’ dues. A standing order can beobtained on the parish website or in the churches which can be completed and returned tothe Parish through the church envelope boxes, or any of the sacristies or parochial houses.
Eucharistic Adoration: Adorers are required for the following times.Monday 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Tuesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm.For further information or to volunteer phone Anna on 041 983 6661 or Breda 041 983 6896.
while honouring social distancing (currently two metres) and Government/ public health normsand restrictions. There is no ticketing system.10. Some seats are cordoned off. The specific part of seat which may be used is marked by apraying hands sticker. Only this part of the seat may be used, facilitating social distancing andassisting in our cleaning. Those from the same household can sit together, while those whocome to Mass alone require a place to themselves. Designated seats are available for Ministersof the Word and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on the sanctuary for the durationof Mass.11. Holy Water fonts are not used. The Sign of Peace is omitted12. The Sunday collection is taken up at the church entrances and exits.13. Priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion sanitise their hands both beforeand after the distribution of Communion, and wear a face-covering while distributing Communion.14. Holy Communion is distributed to people in their seats. Where someone is seated in the middle of the seat (Our Lady of Lourdes Church), the person or persons at the end ofthe seat in the middle aisle briefly step out of the seat to allow the person or persons in themiddle of the seat to receive Holy Communion, if they are receiving.15. Holy Communion may be received on the hand only. Everyone should exercise care to ensure there is no hand or finger contact between priest or Eucharistic Minister, and the personreceiving.16. Parishioners are asked to observe Government and public health norms and restrictions atall times, and to be mindful of social distancing when leaving the Church.17. Baptisms take place are as follows:Our Lady of Lourdes Church: Every Saturday at 5.00pm. Register at Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchSacristy, Friday and Saturday, 9.30am – 12 noon. Tel 041 983 1973.St Peter’s Church: Every Sunday at 1.00pm. Register at St Peter’s Church Sacristy, West Street,Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 12.30pm. Tel 041 984 5355.18. Confessions, observing social distancing and hygiene requirements, are held as follows: St Peter’s Church: Wednesdays, 12.30–1.00pm; Saturdays, 12.30–1.00pm, 5.45pm – 6.10pm.Our Lady of Lourdes Church: Saturdays: 7.00pm-7.25pm.19. Memorial Masses for those who died during the time of no public Mass, Month’s Mind Masses and First Anniversaries may be held, for the time being, on a weekday eveningin either church.20. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel has reopened. The Hours for adoration are as before: Sunday, 8.00am – 8.00pm; Monday, 8.00am – Tuesday, 8.00pm; Wednesday – Friday, 8.00am– 8.00pm; Saturday, 8.00am – 6.00pm. Only five chairs – all socially distanced at two metresapart – are in the Chapel, setting a maximum of five adorers only at any given time.
Deacon-led LiturgyThere will be a deacon-led Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion in St Peter’s Church thisweek, Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am. Mass on Thursday and Friday at 8.30am.
Pope Francis responds to the Covid-19 pandemic.Pope Francis has established an “Emergency Pandemic Fund” through the Pontifical MissionSocieties, with the aim of continuing to support those ‘Mission Countries’ which are currentlyin the grips of the pandemic, by the provision of ventilators and other necessary supplies.Both the Archdiocese and the parishes are contributing to this emergency appeal. Parishionersmay donate directly at World Missions Ireland Website www.wmi.ie/covid-19-emergency-fund.
