Local Notes: Birthday corner, parish bereavements and church news
St Paul's Church
It is with deep and sincere regret we record the death of Jack O'Sullivan, Cluain-a-Laoi, Cork Road, who died in Farronshoneen Ward, Waterford Residential Care Home, on Wednesday, July 24. Late of Killarney, Co Kerry and retired Sergeant with Garda Siochana. Aged 100, Jack was a lovely gentleman who loved to have a chat. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. He celebrated his 100 birthday in great style last April and was in great form. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.
His remains lay in repose at his residence on Friday, July 26 and Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Paul's Church, Lisduggan on Saturday followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Touraneena, Co Waterford. Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen (Nellie), his brother Tom and sister Mary, he is survived by his daughter Maureen, his sons Tom, Sean and Larry, his 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, son-in-law Brian, daughters-in-law Deirdre, Aine and Anne, sister-in-law Rita, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. To whom we offer our deepest sympathy. May Jack’s gentle soul rest in peace.
A very happy birthday is wished to Anne Dower, Priory Lawn, who celebrated her special day on Wednesday, July 31. Birthday wishes come to her from Jerry and her mam Betty, her nieces, nephews and her many friends.
A very Happy birthday is wished to Derek Thompson, Carraige-an-Aird, who celebrated his birthday recently. Birthday wishes come to him from all his family and many friends. A very happy birthday is wished to Samantha Murphy, Chaplegate, Kilmacow, who celebrated her special day on Friday, July 26. Birthday wishes come to her from her husband Tommy, her children Siobhan, Aoife and Dylan, her dad Richard (Dublin) and her mam and dad-in-law, Marian and Tom Murphy, Templar's Hall.
A very Happy birthday is wished to David (Bosco) Power who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, July 28. Birthday wishes come to him form all his family especially his mam and dad Margaret and Micheal Power, Ballybeg Court and his many friends. A very happy 14th birthday is wished to Casey Power, Clonard Park, who celebrated her birthday on Saturday, July 27. Birthday wishes come to her from all her family and her many friends.
Deepest to the Connolly family on the death of their dad Tom Connolly, Comeragh Estate, Lismore Lawn and late of Treasures of Waterford, who died on Friday, July 19, at University Hospital Waterford. His remains lay in repose at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home on Monday, July 22. His remains were removed from Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 23, to St Paul's Church where Requiem Mass took place. Tom's cortege walked from Fr Gregory Power Way on route to the church. Burial took place in St Otteran's Cemetery, Ballineesagh. Tom was a lovely gentleman and he will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.
Predeceased by his wife Angela, he is survived by his sons Thomas, Brian, Niall, Kieran and Shane, his brother Martin, grandchildren daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Butlerstown Cemetery mass takes place on Wednesday, August 21 at 7.30pm.
Rosary at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belvedere, takes place each Monday, Wednesday and Friday until the end of the Summer. Prayers will be offered for world peace and vocations to the priesthood. Mass times in St Paul's are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am, Saturday Vigil at 6pm and Sunday Mass at 8.30am and 11.30am. Masses on Holy Days are at 11.30am and 7.30pm. Bank Holiday Masses are at 10.30am.
Mass in Butlerstown takes place on Friday at 10am and Sunday at 10am. Holy Day Masses are at 10am. For more details contact St Paul's and Butlerstown parish office on 051 357730. The office is opened Monday to Friday, from 9.15am to 12.45pm.
Our parish shop is open every day from 10am to 12pm for all you spiritual needs. Fr Grant PP is available after all masses. Mass times in St Saviour's are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am and Sundays at 8.30am and 11am with evening Mass at 5.30pm. Baptism takes place after the 11am mass on Sunday and a week’s notice must be given. Please contact Fr Robert Grant PP or the parish office. Contact details are(phone) 051 376032 or email stsaviourspo@outlook.com
