Scripture Readings for 8th May 2016.

1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11. Psalm: 46:2-3, 6-9, R/ v6. 2nd Reading: Eph 1:17-23 Gospel: Luke24:46-53. _______________________________

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 24th April 2016

Envelopes: 239 Amount: € 1739.00

________________________________ 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 _______________________________

Little Jobs Service. The Little Jobs Service was set up by

Wexford Local Development to provide small maintenance jobs in the homes of older

people throughout County Wexford. There is a yearly subscription fee of €20. This fee covers all jobs completed throughout the

calendar year, January - December. For more information contact Andrea Kehoe

at 053 9155864. ____________________________________

New Ross Library. Tuesday 3rd May at 7.00pm, Maps and Apps

with Frank Burke. Find out more about Walking Trails, cycle route in Co Wexford.

Booking: 051 421877.

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

10.30am - 4.00pm.

All Ireland Rosary Rally, Knock Shrine, Co Mayo.

Date: Saturday 4th June 2016. (30th Anniversary) 2.00pm: Stations of The Cross and Rosary - outdoors. 3.00pm: Celebration of The Eucharist - (in Basilica) and anointing of the sick.

Main celebrant & Homilist: Most Rev. Eamon Martin D.D. Archbishop of Armagh.

After Homily: Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Music: Fr Peyton Cluster Choir. Conclusion: Eucharistic Healing Blessing. Contact: Kay (Dublin) 01 8378504. Fr. Peyton Centre: 096 45374.

New Ross Parish. Church of

St. Mary & St. Michael

Newsletter Volume 29 No 18 1st May 2016

The Deep End - Don’t worry

They say a problem shared is a problem halved. ‘Don’t

worry’ is one of the most reassuring things that a friend can say. Isn’t it a relief when someone assures us that there is no

need to fret or worry, that everything will be okay? If only for a moment, we can breathe a sigh of relief, take the pressure off ourselves.

Even if things are messy now, we dare to hope that all will be well. The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel are very reassuring. ‘Do not let your

hearts be troubled or afraid,’ he says. ‘My own peace I give you.’ Jesus was speaking these words to his disciples shortly before his Passion and death. He knew the time was coming for him to leave them. All was certainly not well, and his disciples surely knew that some difficult times were ahead.

But Jesus was offering hope and consolation. Don’t worry, he says. I am giving you the gift of peace, a peace the world

cannot give. Don’t be afraid. The Holy Spirit will be with you to guide you and teach you. When our hearts are troubled and restless, let us reach for these

words of Jesus. ‘You have formed us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest

in you.’ St Augustine of Hippo

SIXTH 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.

Parish Patron - St Stephen’s Cemetery The Parish Patron will take place in St Stephen’s

Cemetery on Sunday 26th June 2016, beginning at 3.00pm.

Baptisms: Recently Deceased: Anniversaries: We remember in our prayers this weekend Alber t Car ino.

Sat 30 6.00 Sheila Doyle, Chambersland Anniversary.

Sun 1 8.00 Sisters Intentions

9.00 Michael & Mary O’Brien, Butlersland Anniversary.

10.00 Kieran & Kathleen Moloney, Mount Elliot Anniversary.

12.00 Jimmy Goggins, The Maudlins Month’s Mind.

6.00 Thomas & Margaret Howlett, Camblin Anniversary.

Mon 2 8.00 Michael & Joanna Cullen, Wexford Anniversary.

10.00 Owen Lennon, Piltown Anniversary.

Tues 3 8.00 Jimmy Martin, 21 Ard Na Greine, Birthday Remembrance.

10.00 Tom Murphy, 7 Upr William Street Anniversary.

Wed 4 8.00 Mass for the People of the Parish

10.00 Jack Ryan, Charleton Hill Anniversary.

Thurs 5 8.00 Hannie Leahy 1st Anniversary.

10.00 Deceased Members of The Sinnott Family, Chapel Lane, Anniversary.

Fri 6 8.00

10.00 Margaret Fleming, Shambough Anniversary.

Sat 7 8.00 Edward Fitzgerald, Tinnakilly Anniversary.

10.00 New Ross Parish Mass Association

6.00 John Dreelan, Mountross Anniversary.

Sun 8 8.00 Michael Ryan, Lady Lane Anniversary.

9.00 Andy Foran, Pondfields Anniversary.

10.00 Ciss & John Wall, 28 Charleton Hill Anniversary.

12.00 Jimmy Leahy, New York formerly Charleton Hill, Month’s Mind.

6.00 Aggie Quigley, Lr Southknock, Anniversary.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK.

Sanctuary Lamp: Michael Hammond, Anniver sary.

The Holy Spirit guides the Church

from its beginnings. The promise of the gift of the Spirit is a

comfort to the disciples as the Lord leaves them.

After Paul and Barnabas had a very

successful year in Antioch where many non-Jews were converted to the Christian

faith, a new issue arose for the young Church. Jewish Christians argued that all converts first had to be circumcised and

obey the detailed Jewish law. Paul vigorously opposed this group, arguing

that it is faith in Jesus Christ and not obedience to Jewish law that leads to

salvation. Thus, instead of becoming a Jewish sect, the doors were opened for

Christianity to become a universal religion.

In the Book of Revelation, we are given a majestic picture of what is described as the new Jerusalem, the heavenly Church of the future, where the peace (Shalom) that Jesus talks about in today’s Gospel will be totally achieved. Meanwhile, we

face the real world with confidence because we have great gifts in our Christian

community, especially among those leaders who

still argue for the freedom of the gospel.

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“Hands Across The Water”. An evening of music & song with special guests Florida State University Singers.

& The Carrigbyrne Pike Choir. Date: Wednesday 4th May 2016.

Time: 8.00pm Venue: St Francis Fr iary, Wexford.

Admission €5.00, at 053 9152825 or on the door. Proceeds in aid of Wexford

Alzheimer Society. ________________________________

Visual Art Exhibition. Natural Variety.

A Group Exhibition by Students of VTOS, New Ross begins on 5th May 2016 and continues to 31st May in St

Michael’s Theatre - Centre for the Arts, Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm.

Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm. Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

_________________________________ Annual Alzheimer’s Tea Party. Venue: Millhouse Care Centre. Date: Thursday 5th May 2016.

Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm. Contact: 051 447200.

_________________________________ Volunteer Drivers Needed.

The Irish Cancer Society’s Volunteer Driver Service urgently needs volunteer

drivers in County Wexford, to drive local people for treatments in Dublin Hospitals. Contact: 01 2316642.

_________________________________ Lough Derg - 2016 Season.

Pope Francis has placed pilgrimage at the heart of this Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Lough Derg Season of One Day Retreats begins on Sunday 1st May 2016.

The three Day Pilgrimage Season begins on 1st June 2016 and continues to 13th August. Pre-booking is not required for

the Three Day Pilgrimage. Contact: 071 9861518 for all enquir ies.

Notices Today’s Reading

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29

Second Reading: Apocalypse 21:10-14, 22-23