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Scripture Readings for Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ist Reading: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19. Psalm: 70:1-6, 15, 17, R/ v15. 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13. Gospel: Luke 4:21-30. _______________________________
Parish Contact Details Telephone: (051) 421348.
Fax: (051) 420122. E-Mail :
[email protected]. www.newrossparish.ie.
_________________________________ St Vincent De Paul - New Ross
Telephone: (085) 8313073. ____________________________
Priest on Duty - 051 421214. _________________________
Weekly Collection - Sunday 17th January 2016
Envelopes: 246 Amount: €2033.20
________________________________ 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 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 _______________________________
Parish Visitation Group. ‘Have you one hour per week to give to the elderly of New Ross? We will all be elderly
at some stage.We already have 16 people being visited on a weekly basis and we now have more on a waiting list. So if you have that hour per week to spare please contact
083 4745789’. _________________________________
St Michael’s Theatre Sunday 24th January at 3.00pm
Movie: The Good Dinosaur. ___________________________________
Campile Hall. Panto: Robinson Crusoe, starting on
Wednesday 27th January and continuing to Sunday 31st January - 8.00pm.
The Parish Office & Shop Opening Hours;- Monday - Friday
10.30am - 4.00pm.
St Aidan—Patron of Diocese of Ferns.
Saturday 30th January is the Feast of St Aidan, Patron Saint of our Diocese.
The Novena Prayer, which began on Thursday
last 21st January is as follows;-
Almighty God, our creator and guide. You close St Aidan to establish a church at Ferns and to preach the Good News of your Son, Jesus Christ. As we celebrate his feast, we give thanks for his witness and teaching. Through his intercession, we pray that we re-
main true to the faith which he brought to Ferns: that we listen to the Word of God; follow the teaching of our Holy Father;
and remain loyal to the tradition of our faith.
All-powerful Father, through the intercession of St Aidan,
I ask you to listen to and grant my prayer and request……..
I ask these prayers
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
(Novena may be said anytime of the year).
New Ross Parish. Church of
St. Mary & St. Michael
Newsletter Volume 29 No 4 24th January 2016
The Deep End - Are you fulfilling Scripture?
The prologue to the Gospel of Luke is almost like the
opening credits of a major blockbuster movie, there’s something exciting about it. We don’t really know who
Theophilus was, possibly a patron of Luke’s, but his name also means ‘ Lover of God ‘ and in that sense this Gospel
is addressed to all ‘lovers of God’.
In the synagogue, Jesus is handed the scroll from Isaiah. It is one of the most powerful passages in the New Testament as Jesus sets out his mission, his
manifesto. The uncomfortable truths contained within the passage cause the crowd to reject him. We know that in our world today good news has still to
reach the afflicted, captives still await liberation, the oppressed are not free. So this is not a passage read in the past, it is very much alive, very much a vision for all to have and to work towards. Just as the scriptures are fulfilled in Jesus,
they are also filled in each of our lives. There are many causes we can be involved in, refugees, climate justice, homelessness, neighbourliness,
community involvement. Wherever we are, in our own small ways, we can strive to make this dream a reality.
‘Lord of the universe, look in love upon your people. Pour the healing oil of
your compassion on a world that is wounded and dying. Send us out in search of the lost, to comfort the afflicted, to bind up the broken, and to free those
trapped under the rubble of their fallen dream.’ SHEILA CASSIDY
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Sat 23 6.00 Patrick (Paddy ) Byrne, Bosheen Anniversary.
Sun 24 8.00 Danny Nolan, Creywell Anniversary.
9.00 Joan Kinsella, Knockmullen, Anniversary.
10.00 Anne Gilfoyle, An Caislean Maol Anniversary.
12.00
6.00 Lena & Jim Connolly, Church Lane Anniversary.
Mon 25 8.00 Special Intention
10.00 Brigid O’Brien, Quay Street, & Fr John O’Brien, Anniversary.
Tues 26 8.00 Tom Walsh, Clonleigh Anniversary.
10.00 Thomas Gannon, Priesthaggard Anniversary.
Wed 27 8.00 Mass for the People of the Parish
10.00 Jimmy Murphy, Parkfield Anniversary.
Thurs 28 8.00 Victoria Joseph RIP, Recently Deceased.
10.00 James Doyle, Ardross Anniversary.
Fri 29 8.00 Johnny Sinnott, Chapel Lane Anniversary.
10.00 Andy O’Rourke. 8 Lr. William Street Anniversary.
Sat 30 8.00 James Forristal, Ferrybridge Anniversary.
10.00 New Ross Parish Mass Association
6.00 Peter & Betty Furness, Molly & Pat Hendrick, Bewley St. Anniv.
Sun 31 8.00 Joseph Furlong, Harbour View Anniversary.
9.00 Michael O’Sullivan, Charleton Hill Anniversary.
10.00 Pat & Annie Dunne, Upr Mary Street Anniversary.
12.00
6.00 Tom McCallum, 25 Southknock Anniversary.
Sanctuary Lamp Special Intention
Baptisms: We welcome into our Chr istian community Mar tyna Wilkowska, Chambersland, who was baptised recently. Recently Deceased: We commend to the fullness of eternal life the souls of Billy Browne, Arklow. Rosemary McLeod formerly Michael St. May they rest in peace.
(See opposite page for Anniversaries & Weddings)
The teaching of the Church on the
Liturgy of the Word is expressed in these texts.
Jesus states that the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled in himself: so the Scripture word is actualised for us each time it is
proclaimed in church. Christ is really present in his Word. That Word
challenges us to a renewal of life, as the people re-discovered their identity when
Ezra read the Law to them.
A timely affirmation of the power of God’s word to move minds and hearts. While Ezra speaks, hungry hearts are touched by God’s merciful outreach.
Note too Ezra’s concluding admonition: ‘Do not be sad: the joy of the Lord is
your stronghold’. Not only are we to seek true happiness but God desires that his
joy pervade our participation in the fulfilment of his will.
Ever doubted your call to be an evangelist, catechist or missionary? Ever found yourself saying ‘ that’s the priests
job’ or ‘ that’s their parents 'responsibility’. Well, perhaps there is
more to it! Here St Paul reminds us that we are all integral to the team, all blessed
in a particular way, and that unless we pull together something is likely to be
amiss. Clearly moments of discernment are called for. Have we shared one
recently?
Anniversaries: We remember in our prayers this weekend Ellen Doherty, Glenmore. Michael & Kathleen Byrne, High Hill. Joseph Furlong, Harbour View. Denis Doyle, Mount Elliott. Nancy Deegan, South St. Weddings: Congratulations and best wishes to Angela Reddy, Mary St & Patrick Walsh, Tullaroan who were married recently. ____________________________________
Parking Works Work is continuing to provide further
spaces for the increased numbers attending Masses -
a happy problem to have! “The Calvary” has been found to be in
need of some restoration work. When it is restored it will be re-erected
in a new position in the Church Grounds.
________________________________ New Ross Meals-On-Wheels.
Book your piping hot meals today and every day at the same time, having a
caring person calling! Contact: The Manager ,
Meals-On-Wheels, Cross St., New Ross Telephone: 051 445711.
______________________________ Feast of St Brigid. To mark the feast of
St Brigid on 1st February, there will be an evening of song, poetry and prayer in
Clonard Church, Wexford on Sunday 31st January at 7.00pm.
______________________________ Prayer Meeting
The Emmanuel Prayer Meeting will
resume in the Parish Pastoral Centre, Robert St, New Ross every Sunday
at 6.30pm, beginning Sunday 24th January 2016.
Notices Today’s Readings.
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30