Scripture Readings for 17th April 2016.

1st Reading: Acts 13:14, 43-52. Psalm: 99:1-3, 5, R/ v3. 2nd Reading: Apoc 7:9, 14-17. Gospel: John 10:27-30. _______________________________

Parish Contact Details Telephone: (051) 421348.

Fax: (051) 420122. E-Mail :

newross-parish@hotmail.com. www.newrossparish.ie.

________________________________ St Vincent De Paul - New Ross

Telephone: (085) 8313073. ____________________________

Priest on Duty - 051 421214. _________________________

Weekly Collection - Sunday 3rd March 2016

Envelopes: 246 Amount: € 1861.80

________________________________ Sanctuary Lamp €10 per week

PARISH RADIO 104.7FM 10.00AM MASS DAILY

Eucharistic Adoration takes place in our Parish each Tuesday beginning after 10.00am Mass and concluding with

Solemn Benediction at 9.00pm.

____________________________________ New Ross Parish Bethany Bereavement

Support Group: Contact No: 087-3846577

________________________________ Lectio Divina - each Wednesday

morning at 10.45am in the Parish Pastoral Centre, Robert St, New Ross. ________________________________

Legion Of Mary - Weekly Meetings For details: Contact Des & Marie

Tel: 051-420523 _______________________________

Volunteer in Africa. Humanitarian Volunteers are looking for

volunteers to travel to Kenya on 26th June 2016.The volunteers will work on a

humanitarian project for two weeks. No experience required and no age restrictions. Supervision provided. Volunteers will also visit the resting place of the Venerable Edel Quinn. No large fundraising. Volunteers will pay their own costs. If you can assist teaching

English, or assist with sports, games, arts, crafts or more, then you can make a real

impact on the lives of the poorest and those without hope.

Contact Denis, Humanitarian Volunteers 086 8520271.

The Parish Office & Shop Opening Hours;- Monday - Friday

10.30am - 4.00pm.

Trocaire - Nepal: A Year After The Earth Shook. It is almost one year since Nepal found itself picking up the pieces following the most devastating earthquake it had seen in almost a

century. Trocaire sprang into action immediately after the earthquake. Caritas, the global network of Catholic Relief Agencies of which Trocaire is a member, has a strong presence in Nepal. Caritas was established by the Catholic Church in 1990

and today has a presence in 50 of the country’s 75 districts. Since the earthquake struck, the Caritas family has been working tirelessly to help people recover and

rebuild. Our main work was providing immediate relief materials, like tarpaulin, sheets, mats, blankets. Also in a number of villages where there was a real shortage of food, we also distributed food items; and in some of the villages, we provided tents and rope.’Those efforts were massively

helped by the dedication of people all over Ireland who ran fundraising campaigns to support Trocaire’s relief efforts.

New Ross Parish. Church of

St. Mary & St. Michael

Newsletter Volume 29 No 15 10th April 2016

THE DEEP END - ‘COME AND HAVE BREAKFAST’

During these Easter weeks we read from St John’s Gospel. The passages are very deep and in today’s text there are many things going on. Perhaps we

might focus on Peter and the journey he has made. We all have experience of friendships and relationships that break down.

When that happens it feels like a death - we grieve, we get angry, we have regrets, we wonder ‘what if?’ Three times Peter denied Jesus and today we hear Peter express his love for Jesus three times. Jesus welcomes Peter back into community with him. Peter experiences Resurrection; he is given new

life. There is no situation, no matter how terrible, that Jesus cannot transform, forgive, welcome back, restore. Peter says to Jesus - ‘Lord you know

everything’ and we too must remember that Jesus knows our hearts, as He knew Peter’s heart. The questioning here is perhaps so that Peter can hear it for himself. The relationship is restored and we, like Peter, are once more

invited in to ‘Follow me!’

Lord, we thank you for people who have forgiven us, not a mean, calculating forgiveness, not harping on the ways in which we wronged them, but forgiving

with the forgiveness of Jesus, so that it was like coming back from a hard night’s work, and seeing some bread there and a charcoal fire with fish cooking on it and the very person we had hurt saying, ‘Come and have breakfast. ‘ And we not having to ask any questions because we knew that

everything was forgiven.’ (Intercom)

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

New Ross Parish Community strives to be a welcoming, life-giving PEOPLE, nourished by FAITH, WORSHIP of God and

SERVICE of all in the example of Jesus Christ.

Baptisms: We welcome into our Chr istian community Antonina Dudek, Brooklawn who was baptised recently. Recently Deceased: We commend to the fullness of eternal life the souls of V Rev Tom Canon Curtis PP, late of Tinahely, formerly Robert St, New Ross. Maureen Morris, Arnestown. John Dooley. Martin Hanlon, formerly Michael St (son of the late Peter Hanlon) who died in Birmingham. Eileen Lannon, Mullinavat. May they rest in peace.

Sat 9 6.00 Margaret & Joe Bennett and Josephine Connolly Anniversary.

Sun 10 8.00 Terry O’Reilly, Mountgarrett Anniversary.

9.00 Mark Grace, Windmill Lane Anniversary.

10.00 John Kehoe, Fr Cullen Terrace 1st Anniversary.

12.00 Nancy Mernagh, Harvey Place Month’s Mind.

6.00 William & Margaret Rochford, 2 Old Charleton Hill Anniversary.

Mon 11 8.00 John King, Mountgarrett Anniversary.

10.00 Michael & Delia Woods Anniversary.

Tues 12 8.00 Catherine Martin, 4 Henry Street Anniversary.

10.00 Catherine Monaghan, William Street Anniversary.

Wed 13 8.00 Mass for the People of The Parish

10.00 Michael Cashin, 56 JKL Place Anniversary.

Thurs 14 8.00 Special Intention

10.00 Mary & William Connolly, Mary Street Anniversary.

Fri 15 8.00 Ned & Mona Walsh formerly William Street Anniversary.

10.00 Bridie & George Echlin, Mountross Anniversary.

Sat 16 8.00 Special Intention

10.00 New Ross Parish Mass Association

6.00 William Walsh, An Caislean Maol Anniversary.

Sun 17 8.00 Sisters Intentions

9.00 Nick Grace, Irishtown Anniversary.

10.00 Patrick & Bridget Whelan, Ryleen Anniversary.

12.00 Pauline Mc Nulty, South Street Anniversary.

6.00 Robert & Rose Bennett, Jimmy & Nellie Brazil Anniversary.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK.

Sanctuary Lamp: Special Intention.

In the gospels the disciples never catch

fish without the help of Jesus. So when they are

told to go out and preach, to make disciples, and to feed the flock, they know that they will do so with

his help. For now he is with us always.

The phenomenal growth of believers in Jerusalem evoked annoyance and fear

among the clerical Jewish leaders. Peter was not fazed by their bullying

reprimands. His famous reply ‘obedience to God comes before obedience to men’

set the tone for future relationship between the Jewish establishment and the

young church. It is a very good time to read the first twelve chapters of the Acts,

in a group or on ones own, to imbibe Peter’s response to the commission he

receives in today’s gospel.

The sacrificial lamb was always important to Hebrew religious worship, especially in the Temple. The Passover Lamb was central to the celebration of

Jewish freedom from slavery. As Christ was gradually understood to be the

sacrificial victim of the new dispensation, the title Lamb and then, Lamb of God,

came to be used when talking of Him. In today’s reading, the Lamb is worthy of

all praise by all peoples. _________________________________ Anniversaries: We remember in our prayers this weekend Lar Larkin, Priory St. Ellen & Joe Cahill, Castlecomer. Sarah Casey, (nee Dooley). Tommy Nolan, Charleton Hill. Bridie Doran, High Hill. James & Ellen Grace, The Bullawn.

World Youth Day 2016. Pilgrimage to Poland.

Open to people from 18yrs to 35yrs, there is one sponsored place available

from New Ross Parish. Please contact the Parish Office for further details.

051 421348. ________________________________

The Gift. We would like to invite you to an

inspiring and practical series aimed at people of all ages. To help them

encounter the Holy Spirit and empower them to share their faith. There are six

sessions, given by International Speakers, Dates: Tuesdays to 10th May 2016.

Venue: Education Centre, Milehouse Road, Bellefield, Enniscorthy.

Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Pope Francis has given his Apostolic

Blessing to this Series. _________________________________

Bus To Cork. Saturday 30th April 2016.

Departing New Ross Community Hospital at 9.00am. The day will include stopping at Fota Wildlife Park, Blarney & Cork City. Adults €20.00, Children

€10.00. Book your seat now with Claire at 051 421305. All proceeds to New Ross Community Hospital. The Bus will return

to New Ross before 9.00pm. _________________________________

Pro Life Mass. The Mass will be celebrated in The

Friary, Wexford on Tuesday next 12th April at 7.30pm. The celebrant will be

Rev Ciprian Budau OFM. Please join us in prayer for protection of

unborn children. Everyone welcome.

_________________________________ St Michael’s Theatre

Sunday 10th April - 3.00pm. Alvin & The Chipmunks 4 (Road Chip)

Notices Today’s Reading

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32,40-41

Second Reading: Apocalypse 5:11-14