May, God bless it, is a wonderful month. May, traditionally the month of the cuckoo and the swallows, the month of flowers and wildlife.
In the ancient Irish Calendar May or ‘Bealtaine’ is the first month of summer. May is the month of new beginnings, often celebrated in folklore and proverbs. The Celtic year…
This Sunday we are celebrating Vocation Sunday, a day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The gospel reminds us that Jesus saw himself at the ‘Good Shepherd’. The Good Shepherd is a very powerful image of the personal love and care that Jesus has for each person. Faith is central to…
When God asked the young King Solomon, ‘What would you like me to give you?’ Solomon answered, ‘give me a wise and understanding heart’. And God we’re told, was pleased with Solomon’s request and the fact that he hadn’t asked for wealth or power and God promised him ‘a heart wise and shrewd as none…
How do we know if we are true followers of Jesus? The real test is, do we love and care for one another? Love is the mark of the follower of Jesus. Love reaches out to others in understanding and compassion, in care and affirmation, in listening and service. The love that is in my…
In the Easter Season the Readings at the weekend Masses focus on the Mission of the followers of Jesus. At first, they had failed to grasp the meaning of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. Once the truth dawned on them, they felt duty bound to share their faith with others. When they find their courage,…
Holy Week Programme 2024:
Rosbercon Church:
Wednesday of Holy Week: Mass 10.00 a.m.
Holy Thursday: 7.00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
Good Friday: 3.00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday: 8.00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass.
Easter Sunday: 11.00 a.m.
Mullinarrigle Church:
Easter Sunday: 9.30 a.m. Mass…
The New Ross Singers are performing Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion ‘ in Church of the Assumption, Rosbercon on Friday March 22nd March at 7.30pm. It is the telling of the happenings on Good Friday. The music is full of melody and harmony with varied choruses for the Choir. The 2 soloists are Andrew Gavin, Tenor and…
The celebration of Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Church’s year, begins on Palm Sunday with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus enters Jerusalem as its king. He is greeted with shouts of acclamation. However, Jesus entering Jerusalem as king leads to confrontation between Jesus and Jerusalem’s present rulers. The result…
St. Patrick’s Day is the day when millions of people, even those without a drop of Irish blood become honorary Irish for the day. The day itself has become traditionally associated with parades and the wearing of the green. Globally the 17th March is pencilled in as a day for everyone to celebrate the impact…
The New Ross Singers are performing Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion ‘ in Church of the Assumption, Rosbercon on Friday March 22nd March at 7.30pm.
It is the telling of the happenings on Good Friday.
The music is full of melody and harmony with varied choruses for the Choir.
The 2 soloists are Andrew Gavin, Tenor and…