Scripture Readings for Sunday 12th February 2017

1st Reading: Eccles (Sir) 15:15-20. Psalm: 118:1-2,4-5, 17-18,33-34,R/ v 1. 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37. _______________________________

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 29th January Envelopes: 261 Amount: €2,140.47

_______________________________ Sanctuary Lamp €10 per week

PARISH RADIO 104.7FM 10.00AM MASS DAILY

_______________________________ New Ross Parish Bethany Bereavement

Support Group: Contact No: 087-3846577

________________________________ Lectio Divina takes place in the Parish

Pastoral Centre at 10.45am each Wednesday morning.

_______________________________________ Legion Of Mary - Meetings every Wednesday evening in the Parish

Pastoral Centre, Robert St, New Ross. Time: 7.30pm.

Contact Des & Marie - 051-420523. Rosary & Divine Mercy are recited every Friday at 3.00pm on the Quay, next to

the Dunbrody Centre. _______________________________

New Ross Musical Society New Ross Musical Society are proud to

announce their 2017 production of Singing in the Rain which will run from

March 6th to 11th at St.Michaels Theatre. Tickets now on sale at

St. Michaels Theatre. Early bird special available until Janurary 30th, Group

discount also available contact 051-421255 for tickets and all other

information.

Parish Office & Shop Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 10.30am - 4.00pm.

Closed Holy Days & Bank Holidays.

MESSAGE FOR WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK.

“The sick, and those who are disabled, even severely, have their own

inalienable dignity and mission in life. They never become simply objects. If at times they appear passive, in reality that is never the case.

On this Twenty - fifth World Day of the Sick, may we find new incentive to work for

the growth of a culture of respect for life, health and environment. May this Day also inspire renewed efforts to defend the integrity and dignity of persons, not least

through a correct approach to bioethical issues, the protection of the vulnerable and the protection of the environment.

As we pray to Mary, may her maternal intercession sustain and accompany our faith,

and obtain for us from Christ her Son hope along our journey of healing and of health, a sense of fraternity and responsibility, a commitment to integral human

development and the joy of feeling gratitude whenever God amazes us by his fidelity and his mercy.”

(Excerpt from Message of Pope Francis).

New Ross Parish. Church of

St. Mary & St. Michael

Newsletter Volume 30 No 6 5th February 2017

Fifth 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 FOR THE SICK - 10.00am.

Mass for the Sick of our Parish, with anointing, will be

celebrated at 10.00am on 11th February in the Parish Church.

If you know of somebody who is ill and does not have transport please consider bringing them to Mass on that morning.

A Holy Time: W isdom of the heart means being with our brothers and sisters. Time spent with the sick is holy time. It is a way of

praising God who conforms us to the image of his Son, who came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Jesus himself says: “I am among you as one who serves”. (Pope Francis, Message for World Day of The Sick)

Saturday - 11th February 2017 Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes &

World Day of Prayer For The Sick.

HOLY MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK.

N.B. All 8.00 a.m. Holy Masses are in Mount Carmel Monastery Chapel

Sat 4th 6.00 p.m Paddy Kehoe, 67 Charleton Hill, 1st Anniversary

Sun 5th 8.00 a.m John Kane, Charleton Hill 3rd Anniversary

9.00 a.m Joseph Dempsey, 5 Follyhouse Lane Martina Dempsey (née Shallow), Slieverue Anniversary

10.00 a.m Eileen Dwyer, Michael St Anniversary

12.00 p.m Eileen Deegan, Haughton Place Month’s Mind

6.00 p.m Pat & Annie Dunne, Upper Mary St Anniversary

Mon 6th 8.00 a. m Mary Jacob, Ardross Birthday Remembrance

10.00 a.m Lawrence & Johanna Roche, Charleton Hill Anniversary

Tues 7th 8.00 a.m Lena Connolly, 3 Church Lane Anniversary

10.00 a.m Michael Galleitch Anniversary

Wed 8th 8.00 a.m Jack & Fred Kennedy, Southknock Anniversary

10.00 a.m Gerry Roche, Bewley St 1st Anniversary

Thurs 9th 8.00 a.m Mass for the People of the Parish

10.00 a.m Deceased Members of The Rowe Family, Tinneranny, & The Foran Family, Carrigbeg, Carrick-on-Suir Anniversary

Fri 10th 8.00 a.m Dan Connors, Carrickbyrne Anniversary

10.00 a.m Michael Farrell Anniversary

Sat 11th 8.00 a.m Buddy & Bill Flanagan, Upper Mary St Anniversary

10.00 a.m Parish Mass Associaton

6.00 p.m Deceased Members of Fianna Fail Party Anniversary

Sun 12th 8.00 a.m Friends & Benefactors of Mount Carmel Sisters.

9.00 a.m Patsy Brambley, Bosheen Anniversary

10.00 a.m Tommy & Peg O’ Brien, Ard Mhicil Anniversary

12.00 p.m Patricia O’ Neill, 74 Mount Carmel Month’s Mind

6.00 p.m Gerard Roche, Bewley St 1st Anniversary

Sanctuary Lamp: Special Intentions

Recently Deceased: Declan Barr, Dublin. May he rest in peace. Anniversary Prayers: James Dalton, 2 Bosheen, Dixie Dwyer, Late of Kylemore, Adie Maddock, Bullawn, Benny Ryan, Bewley Court. Baptisms: We welcome into our Christian Community, Leah-Marie Murray, Chambersland Close who was recently baptised.

There is a saying which we are all familiar with - ‘When all is said and done, there’s a lot more said than done’. Faith, hope and charity only really come alive when they are done

Paul is only too aware of his own weakness and limitations. Yet in the midst of knowing this he experiences the power of God active in him. Because of this he can sincerely share the crucified and risen Christ with the Church. We too have been commissioned to preach the Word and can only do so authentically when we realise our own weakness and double standards.

In Jesus’ time salt was used for much more than seasoning food. When mixed with animal dung, made into a patty and placed on a slab of salt, the chemical reaction gave of quite a heat. This was how ovens were fired. Eventually the catalytic ability of the salt slab would wear out, but it still had its use as a piece of paving. The Gospel is really about Jesus urging his disciples to be on fire and in doing so let his light shine so that all can see. ___________________________

Home Visitation Group

Many older people can find themselves socially isolated due

to living alone. Our aim is to lessen

their isolation and enhance their quality of life.

If you would like us to visit please

Contact;- Helen Phelan

Tel: 087-3846577

NOTICES First Reading Isaiah 58:7-10

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Gospel Reading Matthew 5:13-16

Baptisms, Recently Deceased, Anniversaries, Weddings.

Eucharistic Adoration takes place in our Parish every Tuesday

beginning after 10.00am Mass and concluding with Solemn

Benediction at 9.00p ________________________________________

Join our supportive student community and study theology by

distance learning this Spring.

Application deadline: 28th February Phone (01) 4048124

Email: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

Website: www.prioryinstitute.com _______________________________ Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage to

Lourdes - 2017.

Dates: May 17th - 22nd 2017. Cost: From €699.00.

led by Most Rev. Denis Brennan, D.D.

Bishop of Ferns. All forms available from the Parish

Office, Robert St, New Ross. Telephone: 051 421348.