This weekend’s celebration of Pentecost is a beautiful feast. Scripture tells us that over two thousand years ago the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles, accompanied by miraculous signs of mighty winds and tongues of fire. The descent of the Spirit is the final act of our salvation which God had promised. From Old Testament…
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, when Jesus Christ in the presence of his followers, ascended into Heaven. People often ask the question, ‘but where is Heaven?’. In the past we had a rather simplistic idea, that earth was here and heaven was somewhere up there in the clouds. We thought of…
We are very fortunate that in our lifetime we enjoy a quality of life which would have been unthinkable a few generations ago. We have an abundance of material goods. We have an ease of communication that has made the world into a global village. We have seen stunning scientific and technological developments that have…
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…
