Mass Times Sundays:

Cathedral:- Sat. Vigil: 6.30pm; Sunday: 9am, 10.30am & 12 noon St. Joseph’s:- Sat. Vigil: 7pm; Sunday: 8, 10, 11.30am Church:- 9.30am, 11am Friary:- Sat. Vigil: 7.30pm; Sunday: 9.30, 10.30, 12.00 noon Poor Clare Monastery:- 7.45 a.m.

Parish Weekdays: : Mon. – Fri: 7.45am; 10am & 7.30pm; 10am on Saturday St. Joseph’s:- Monday – Saturday: 11am Cloughleigh Church:- Monday – Friday: 9.30am Friary:- Daily: 10am & 1.05pm; 10am on Saturday News Poor Clare Monastery:- Daily at 7.45 am; Daily Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament from 4-6pm in the Chapel.

Phone Numbers: Confessions in Cathedral Saturday After 10am Mass & before and Cathedral:- 6824043; Email: [email protected] Confessions in Cathedral every Saturday: after 6.30pm Mass St. Joseph’s:- 6822166; Cloughleigh: 6840715; Friary: 6828751

12 to 1pm & also before and after 6.30pm Mass St Joseph’s Saturday After 11am Mass Ennis Parish Web Site: http://www.ennisparish.com Parish Office open Mon to Fri 9.30-1pm & 2-5pm Sat 10.30-12noon Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ennis.parish

The Most Holy Trinity (Year C) 22nd May 2016 The Most Holy Trinity – Not Understanding but Trusting

There is a legend that one day St. Augustine teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. I may not was walking along the seashore pondering understand all there is to understand about how God could be One and yet Three. that Comforter that Jesus said he would send Suddenly he stopped and watched a child who us, but there have been times when that was carrying a cup of ocean water to a small Comforter, the Holy Spirit, has enveloped me hole he had dug in the sand. "What are you with love. doing?" asked Augustine. The child replied, "I'm trying to pour the ocean into this hole." I don't have to understand God in three The laughed and said, "That's persons in order to experience the grandeur of impossible." The child stared into his eyes what those three persons can mean in my life. and said, "It is no more impossible than for The secret of a successful life is not you to put Almighty God into your small understanding but trust. mind." And it's true. The Trinity is one of those many things about life and faith that you and I will never understand.

We can either spend our lives making ourselves miserable about what does not make sense to us or we can live joyful lives based on trust in God. An ancient Chinese proverb says, "The bird does not sing because he has an answer; he sings because he has a song."

I may not be able to understand the mystery of God in three persons, but I can enjoy the incredible beauty of God the creator. I may not understand how the Bethlehem babe can be God, but I can read with awe the life and Fáilte-Bienvenue-Willkomen-Benvenuto-Bienvenido-Witajcie-Bemvindo- Welkom-Velkomin-Vitejte-Karibu-Croeso-Valkommen-Tervetuloa-Welcome

Cathedral Hospital & Sick Calls St. Joseph’s Remembered in Masses this Week: 22nd May, 2016 Mass intentions for scheduled Masses in St. 6.30pm: Bernard Guinnane, McNamara Pk. 1st Anniv Priest on Duty: Joseph’s Church should be booked through the Parish Office. For all other events call Fr John 0656822166. Eileen Lynch, Cahercalla. 1st Anniv Fr. Tom O’Gorman Sun 22nd: 9am: Mary & Gerard Davoren, Kilfenora. Wednesday: Remembered in Masses this Week: Anne & Noel Higgins, Hermitage. Fr. Ger Fitzgerald Sat 7pm: John & Cathal Mulcaire, Cahercalla Heights. 10.30am: Michael & Una O’Meara, Limerick Rd. 1st Anniv Rita & Paddy Doolan, St. Patrick’s Tce. Duty Phone: 065 6869098 Sun 8am: John 1st Anniv, Seán & Rose O’Sullivan, Glynn family, Clonroad. Kevin Barry Avenue. Divine Mercy Chaplet 10am: Jimmy & Dilly O’Halloran, St. Senan’s Rd. Christy Rushe, College Rd. To mark the Year of Mary & Paddy Broderick, Loughville. 11.30am: Kathleen Leyden, Clancy Park. MM mercy, we will Wed 11am: Mike Joe Moloney, Ballyalla. Celian Daly, Phoenix Court. continue to pray the Larry Cawley, Shanaway Rd. Sat 11am: Patrick Flynn, Lifford Rd. Divine Mercy chaplet 7pm: Maureen Skelly, New Rd. Noel & Pakie Ryan, Dalcassian Ave. as a prayer group on Niall White, Lifford Rd. 12noon: Ted Barron 1st Anniv, Oakleigh Wood, & this Tuesday Evening Sun 29th 8am: Special Intention. deceased Barron, Guerin & O’Shaughnessy families. at 8pm in the chapter room. All 10am: Seamus O’Sullivan, Rosanore. Mon: 7.45am: Cathal Ryan, Shanaway Rd. are welcome to come and pray 11.30am: Sean & Chrissie O’Connell, The Crescent. 10am: Helen Keane nee Mallon, Tyrone. and we hope to keep up the 7.30pm: Darren O’Grady, Glenoir. wonderful attendance and new Tues:7.45am Book of Intentions. friendships formed so far. There Reflection for the 10am: Joe McInerney, Doora. will also be a short Lectio Divina Year of Mercy after the chaplet. All welcome. 7.00pm: Harry Guinnane, late Hermitage. Wed:7.45am: Delia Reidy, Golf Links Rd. 10am: John Maughan, Stonecourt. Newly Baptised 2pm: Mass & Anointing for people with disabilities. We welcome into the 7.30pm: James, Delia, Ger & Ettie Cosgrove, Clare Rd. Christian Community Thurs:7.45am: Kathleen, Pat & Paric Gilgunn, Leitrim. through the Sacrament of 10am: Bernard Guinnane, Ennis. Baptism: Cayden Josh 7.30pm: Flan, Claire, Paddy & Fr. Michael Donohue, Culligan, Orlaith Mary Kearney; Parnell St. Mass & Anointing Fri:7.45am Mass for the People. 10am: Flan Ryan, Drumcliffe. for people with 7.30pm: Seamus Purcell, Ard na Greine. MM disabilities Sat:10am: Owen & Eileen Griffin, Buttermarket St. & chronic illnesses, In this year of Mercy, Catholic Schools are challenged Sr. Mary Corry, Good Shephard Convent, Belfast.MM Ennis Cathedral to proclaim God’s Mercy. As a teacher, I am blessed to get daily opportunities to foster a sense of 6.30pm: Lily Cleary, Woodhaven. MM Louis Clune, Lissycasey. MM compassion and forgiveness in the classroom, the Sun 29th: 9am: Charles & Madeline Bretecher. family and the community. Bible stories highlight how 10.30am: Johnny Hehir, Connolly Villas. Jesus forgave, didn't judge and how God's love is Brian & Nancy McMahon, Woodlawn. unconditional and how his mercy is boundless. Often Eamonn Moloney, McNamara Park. Wednesday the most meaningful way to teach mercy is to Bridget & Michael Keane, Rd. demonstrate it. Benjamin Franklin once said "Tell me 25th May 2pm. and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve John & Elizabeth Fleming, Marian Ave. Kevin Scanlan, Cathedral Court. Celebrant: Fr. Tom Hogan PP. me and I learn." The Sacrament of Penance provides Bernie Meere Ryan, Upper Turnpike Road. All are welcome. us with a great opportunity for this involvement 12noon: Mass Remembrance & Thanksgiving through reconciliation with oneself, God and others. Anniversary Mass for Christy Irish Kidney Association. Throughout life, children and adults sometimes make & Bridie Murphy, Hermitage; bad choices. Do these define us as bad people or Cahercalla; Friday 27th May Roster for Cathedral: lessen us in the eyes of God? Absolutely not. What is 10.30am. important is that we reflect, learn and seek Sunday 29th, 2016 forgiveness to become better people. Readers: Group 2 Irish Kidney Association Kevin Brennan, Eucharistic Ministers Weekday: Group 5 Annual Mass of Remembrance & 2nd class Teacher, Holy Family Senior School. Eucharistic Ministers Sunday: Group 2 Thanksgiving; Cathedral; Sunday 29th May; 12 noon. Rest in Peace Mass is in honour of those whose Amby Kennedy, Drimeen West; Mary Cloughleigh organs were donated thus giving (May) Scanlan nee Brennan, Willlow Remembered in Masses this Week: the Gift of New Life to so many. Park & late Scattery Island, Kilrush; Breda Hassett Sun 22nd 9.30am: Joan Coote, Considine Road. We remember them, nee Tierney, Drumbiggle Rd; Pearl Coady, 11am: Ciara Fox, Hermitage. At the rising of the sun and Knocktopher Co. Kilkenny, sister of Eileen Blake, Tue 9.30am: Book of Intentions its going down Cahercalla; Jock Dee, Laural Lodge, Clare Road; Fri 9.30am: Marty Killeen, Miltown Malbay. We remember them Those we love don't go away, Sun 29th 9.30am: Jack & Mollie Burke & decd family, At the opening of the buds they walk beside us every day. Dunsallagh, Miltown Malbay. and in the rebirth of spring Unseen, unheard, but always near; 11am: Joe Moloney, Loughville. 1st Anniv We remember them still loved, still missed and very dear. University of Notre Dame May Devotions in honour of Our Lady Folk Choir, U.S. Sollúntas na Tríonóide Naofa. Ceiliúraimid inniu Féile na Tríonóide Naofa nó mar a We encourage you to pray the Rosary, (even thugtar uirthi go hoifigiúil Sollúntas na Tríonóide one decade), particularly during May. Naofa. Is í an rúndiamhair is mó agus is doimhne de Rosary being recited at the following na rúndiamhra Chríostaí. Sa Tríonóid creidimid go locations during the month of May: bhfuil trí phearsa in aon Dia amháin. Níl bealach níos Buttermarket Grotto, Rosary, daily Sun to Fri fearr againn lenár n-onóir agus buíochas a léiriú don  Tríonóid, ná tríd an phaidir thraidisiúnta: Glóir don 7pm. Sat. 7.30pm. Athair, don Mhac agus don Spiorad Naomh.  Corrovorrin Crescent, Rosary, daily, 7pm. Concert in the Cathedral Áimeán.  Gallows Hill, Rosary, daily, 7pm. Tuesday, May 24th; 8.30pm. Ar lá ár mbaiste tháinig an Spiorad Naofa chun cónaí  Rosary, Our Lady’s Shrine, Dalcassian Pk; ionainn agus i gCóineartú tá misean againn bheith The 53 voice choir, who are being hosted in dílis don Chreideamh agus Íosa a fhógairt don saol daily, 7pm. , have performed in Ennis four times in mór. Cuireann an fhéile seo os ár gcomhair gurb é atá  St. Michael’s Villas Grotto, Rosary, daily, 7pm the past. Their music is an uplifting and joyous i ndán dúinn, tar éis báis ná go mbeimid ag  Mass and Benediction for the month of May experience, and is used in many of our maireachtáil i láthair na Tríonóide ar feadh na to be held in Our Lady's Grotto in Dalcassian churches in Ireland. Making a guest síoraíochta. Is paidir dheas i seo a leanas: Park, Monday evening, May 23rd; 7pm. appearance with the choir will be the A Athair, a Mhic is a Spiorad Naoimh, children of Knockanean School. The choir Bíodh an Tri in Aon linn de ló is d’oíche,  Lees Rd, 16th May 7pm, Rosary & Ar chúl na dtonn nó ar thaobh na mbeann Benediction. will also perform in Tulla; Wednesday 25th Bíodh ár Máthair linn, bíodh a lámh faoinár  May Procession from Christ the King Church May in collaboration with the choirs of East gceann. to Davitt Tce., Grotto May 23rd 7pm– Clare. The concerts are free of charge, but any Áiméan; (ón Ár bPaidreacha Dúchais) (weather permitting). donations will support Sláinte an Chláir, Cuirimid fáilte mhór na taoide tuile roimh ár Kilnamona. Information: 086 6088371. gcuairteoirí Chuig an Fleadh Nua an tseachtain seo.  Loughville daily 8pm. Tá clár, taitneamhach, ilghnéitheach idir cheol, rince, Hermitage Grotto daily 6.30pm; Rosary & Trinity Prayer group meet every Tuesday 8pm agus amhránaíocht leagtha amach dúinn i rith na Benediction 26th May; 7.30pm. for a time pf Thanksgiving, Praise & Worship at seachtaine. Bainimis taitneamh astu. “Ceol chomh ciúin le cuisle an chroí chiúin Ballybeg Grotto daily 8pm. St Joseph’s meeting room 52 Kincora Pk. Ceol meidhreach rí-ghealgháireach” Everyone Welcome Eoghan Ó Tuairisc. Marian Avenue Grotto daily 7pm. Loughville 30th May, 7pm, Rosary & The Joy of Love, Marriage, The family and Today we celebrate the feast of the Blessed Trinity or Benediction. Irish Society 2016. Sat May 28th, The Rose the Solemnity of the Blessed Trinity. It is one of the Hotel, Tralee. Welcome by Bishop Ray Browne. greatest mysteries of our faith. We believe that there Speakers include: John Waters; Sr. Consilio; are three persons in one God. We can show our love Professor Ray Kinsella. Registration: 9.30am. To and respect for the Blessed Trinity by reciting the traditional prayer: Glory be to the Father, Son and reserve a place email: [email protected] Holy Spirit. Amen. Text/phone 0873459455 In Baptism we received the Holy Spirit and in

Confirmation, we have a mission to be faithful to the Eire Óg club, Clonroadmore Whist Drive Wednesday 25th may 8.30pm Everyone Faith of Christ and to proclaim it to the world. This feast reminds us that we will live forever in the Welcome. Spot Prizes, Food, Craic on the night presence of the Holy Spirit after death. Clare 22 Battalion Association will hold their Pray: O Father, Son and Holy Spirit Bring Flowers of the Rarest Annual Commemoration Ceremony in memory Let the Three in One, be always with us, Bring flowers of the rarest of deceased and former members of the 22 Abreast the waves or on mountainside May our Mother’s hand bear us up. Amen bring blossoms the fairest, th Infantry Battalion FCA and LDF on Friday 27 We extend a warm welcome to our visitors to the from gardens and woodlands May; 7pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Fleadh Nua this week. An attractive, diverse and hillside and dale; 22 Battalion Monument, Ennis Peace Park, Friars programme of music and dance is organised for us. Our full hearts are swelling, Walk (near Glór) Ennis. Family of deceased Let us enjoy it. our glad voices telling members and former members of the Units are “Music as soft as the beat of a heart Merry, the praise of the loveliest flower of the vale! cheerful, joyous music” welcome to attend to remember their loved ones. Chorus: Eoghan Ó Tuairisc. th O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today! Pro Life Rally Saturday June 4 , Dublin: Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May. Bus leaving , Kilrush, Ennis, Shannon, The Month of May has been dedicated to O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today, Bunratty for Pro Life Rally on Sat 4th June. emphasising the importance of Safeguarding Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May. Contact Josephine: 085 2792077. Children: SAFEGUARDING: Our Child Safeguarding Policy Their lady they name thee, Clare Burren Marathon Challenge - Sat May Statement - ‘as a constituent member of the Their mistress proclaim thee, 28th 2016: The Burren, Ballyvaughan, Co. in Ireland, we recognise and Oh, grant that thy children on earth be as true Clare. Choice of Full, Half & 10K Mini uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are As long as the bowers marathons. Walk - Jog - Run, both on & off committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing, are radiant with flowers, road, across the beautiful Burren terrain. Entry and will work in partnership with parents/guardians as long as the azure shall keep its bright hue. to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from info: http://www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com/ God, and we value and encourage the participation or phone 087 7779714. Charity Groups, Date for Diary of children in all activities that enhance their individuals, runners, walkers - everyone spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social Parish Walk: Sunday 19th June starting at welcome to take part. development.’ 2.30pm to 4pm: Year of Mercy remembrance walk covering places dating from 1878 to 1959. Enjoy the outdoors by learning sailing. Ennis Community Event Fri 27th May 5.30pm- Contact Margaret: 0870476753 or see 8.30pm, Saturday 28th May 12pm-3pm. Venue: Live the Word: www.cullaunsailingclub.com St Flannan’s College. Music, dance, fashion Today is the day to let go of the things show, business, sport & community expo. Special Clare Parkinson’s Support Group meets at guests: Chef Rachel Allen Fri 27th, Mick Harte & that no longer serve you. Recognise Liam Sheedy Saturday 28th. Everyone welcome. what needs to change, make that Carrigoran Health & Wellness Centre, Newmarket-on-Fergus; 10am; Friday 27th May. change and trust that letting go of the old Ennis Parish Development Fund for For further information contact 087 415 8430 will welcome in the new. Sunday 15th May, €7,252.00 Today’s Scripture Readings

Entrance Antiphon invade the shore - when he laid A reading from the holy Gospel Blest be God the Father, down the foundations of the earth, according to John Jn 16:12-15 and the Only Begotten Son of God, I was by his side, a master Jesus said to his disciples: and also the Holy Spirit, craftsman, delighting him day after 'I still have many things to say to For he has shown us his merciful love. day, ever at play in his presence, at you but they would be too much play everywhere in his world, for you now. PENITENTIAL RITE delighting to be with the sons of But when the Spirit of truth comes P. Have mercy on us, O Lord men. he will lead you to the c o m p l e t e C. For we have sinned against you. The word of the Lord truth, since he will n o t b e P. Show us, O Lord, your mercy. speaking as from himself but will say C. And grant us your salvation. Responsorial Psalm only what he has learnt; and he will P. May almighty God have mercy on us, Response: How great is your name, tell you of the things to come. forgive us our sins, and bring us to O Lord our God, through all the earth! He will glorify me, since all he everlasting life. tells you will be taken from what C. Amen. When I see the heavens, is mine. GLORIA the work of your hands, Everything the Father has is Glory to God in the highest, and on earth the moon and the stars mine; that is why I said: All he peace to people of good will. We praise you, which you arranged, tells you will be taken from what we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, What is man that you should is mine.' we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord keep him in mind, The Gospel of the Lord

God, heavenly King, God, almighty Father. Mortal man that you care for him? R Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, PROFESSION OF FAITH Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Yet you have made him I believe in one God, the Father almighty, you take away the sins of the world, little less than a god; maker of heaven and earth, of all things have mercy on us; with glory and honour you crowned him, visible and invisible. you take away the sins of the world, gave him power over the I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, receive our prayer; works of your hand, the Only Begotten Son of God, you are seated at the right hand of the put all things under his feet. R born of the Father before all ages. Father, have mercy on us. God from God, Light from Light, For you alone are the Holy One, All of them, sheep and cattle, true God from true God, begotten, not you alone are the Lord, yes, even the savage beasts, made, consubstantial with the Father; you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, birds of the air, and fish through him all things were made. with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the that make their way through the waters. R For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Father. Amen. A Reading from the letter of St. Paul to Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin the Romans Rm 5:1-5 A reading from the book of Proverbs. Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he Pr 8:22-31 Through our Lord Jesus Christ, by faith we suffered death and was buried, and rose The Wisdom of God cries aloud, are judged righteous and at peace with God, again on the third day In accordance with The Lord created me when his since it is by faith and through Jesus that we the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven purpose first unfolded, before the have entered this state of grace in which we and is seated at the right hand of the oldest of his works. can boast about looking forward to God's Father. He will come again in glory to From everlasting I was firmly set, glory. But that is not all we can boast about; judge the living and the dead and his from the beginning, before earth we can boast about our sufferings. These kingdom will have no end. came into being. sufferings bring patience, as we know, and I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the The deep was not, when I was born, patience brings perseverance, and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father there were no springs to gush with perseverance brings hope, and this hope is and the Son, who with the Father and the water. not deceptive, because the love of God has Son is adored and glorified, who has Before the mountains were settled, been poured into our hearts by the Holy spoken through the prophets. before the hills, I came to birth; Spirit which has been given us. I believe in one, holy, catholic and before he made the earth, the The word of the Lord apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism countryside, for the forgiveness of sins and I look or the first grains of the worlds dust. Gospel Acclamation forward to the resurrection of the dead When he fixed the heavens firm, Alleluia, alleluia! and the life of the world to come. I was there, when he drew a ring on Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and Amen. to the Holy Spirit, the surface of the deep, when he Communion Antiphon The God who is, who was, and who is to thickened the clouds above, when h e Since you are children of God, come. Alleluia! fixed fast the springs of the deep, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit

when he assigned the sea its of his Son, The Spirit who cries out:

boundaries - and the waters will not Abba, Father.