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 Parish Friary:- Sat. Vigil: 7.30pm; Sunday: 9.30, 10.30, 12.00 noon Poor Clare Monastery:- 7.45 a.m.

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

Confessions in Cathedral Saturday After 10am Mass & before and Confessions in Cathedral every Saturday: Phone Numbers: after 6.30pm Mass 12 to 1pm & also before and after 6.30pm Mass Cathedral:- 6824043; Email: [email protected] St Joseph’s Saturday After 11am Mass St. Joseph’s:- 6822166; Cloughleigh: 6840715; Friary: 6828751

Parish Office open Mon to Fri 9.30-1pm & 2-5pm Sat 10.30-12noon

5th Sunday of Lent, 13th March 2016 (Year C) FAITH MATTERS

The late Fr. Michael Paul Gallagher, S.J., – 20 year olds. Only 5% could quote the First distinguished author and lecturer, spoke some Commandment and 32% didn’t know where time ago of ‘the slow death of Irish Jesus was born’. Catholicism’. He said that the process may have begun in that Pope Benedict addressing the significant numbers of young young people in Cologne in August people are losing any living 2005 said that there are many who contact with both Christ and the speak of God, some even preach Church. He points to the fact hatred and perpetrate violence in that many young couples are God’s name – so it is important to hanging onto the Church for various practical reasons but discover the true face of God. St. with decreasing depth of John Paul II in Denver, Colorado, in commitment. The parents’ August, 1993, said to the young frustration and increasing apathy people: ‘Do not be afraid to go out rubs off on the children. To on the streets and into public survive as a believer in modern places, like the first apostles who times, a younger person will preached Christ and the good news need to make a more conscious option for faith in the face of the new opposing currency of salvation in the squares of the cities, towns of unbelief. and villages. This is no time to be ashamed of the gospel. It is a time to preach it from the The late Fr. Martin Tierney, Dublin priest and sometimes resident in the Burren, in a rooftops’. newspaper article, points to ‘an appalling St. Patrick pray for us ignorance of the basics of the faith among 15 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: 13th March, 2016 Mass intentions for scheduled Masses in St. 6.30pm: Barbara O’Connell, Abbeyville. 1st Anniv Priest on Duty: Joseph’s Church should be booked through the Parish Office. For all other events call Fr John 0656822166. Sun 13th: 9am: Richard Crotty, Willow Park. Fr. Brendan Quinlivan 10.30am: John Linnane, St. Flannan’s Tce. Please call: 065 6869098 Remembered in Masses this Week: Hugh Ferrigan, Gallows Hill. Wednesday: 065 6869098 7pm: Paddy Darcy, Arbutus House, Glenoir. MM Frank McMahon, Drumcaranmore. Sun 13th 10am: Joe Moroney, Corofin & Ennis. John Daly, Lifford, Gort Road. Newly Baptised Mon 11am: Mary & Michael Doherty, McNamara Pk. Elizabeth, Ml, Seamus & Paul Brassil, Ennis & . We welcome into the Tues 11am: John Murphy, Cobh. Presentation of the Lord’s Prayer—RCIA Candidates Christian Community Wed 11am: Pat Quinn, Sligo. 12noon: Lylie O’Connell, St. Michael’s Vls & Quin. MM through the Sacrament Nora Armstrong, Eastleigh. Mon:7.45am: Margaret & Patrick Doohan, Summerhill. of Baptism: Thu 10am: Michael & Jennie Carmody, Kincora Park. Fri 11am: Mass of Thanksgiving. 10am: Hal & Eva Frazer, Considine’s Tce. Brooke Amber Purtill; 7.30pm: Matt, Mary & Harry Hogan, Tobertaoscain. Sat 11am: Hugh Reavey, Anne & Frank Baxter & Ann Lawal; David Lawa, Pecular Fr. Mitchell, Co. Monaghan. Tues:7.45am Book of Intentions. Lawal; Celine Margaret Long; 10am: Francis Cosgrove, Ard na Greine. 7pm: PJ 1st Anniv & Eileen O’Connell. Benas Vaskys; Jonas Vaskys; & Seamus Tierney, St. Senan’s Rd. 7.30pm:Nora & Daniel & dec’d O’Neill Family, Connolly. Sun 10am: Pat & Mary O’Brien & Tina Connole, Carron. Wed:7.45am: Mary Ann Purtill, Darragh. Ennis Parish Faith Friends’ 11.30am: Maureen & James O’Keeffe, Lifford Rd. 10am: Patrick O’Donoghue, Limerick & Ennis. Confirmation Programme. A Prayer for the candidate who will be 7.30pm: Sr. Marie Stephens, Convent of Mercy. Faith friends- is an experience of Bridie & Albert Stephens, Clonroad. schoolchildren who are making received into the Church this Easter. Thurs: 9am: Special Intention confirmation and transition/4th Lord eternal source of light, justice and truth, 10.30am: Patrick McInerney, Dalcassian Park. year students. Over three nights take under your tender care your servant preparing 12.30pm: Pat Wallace, Cottage Gardens. they are able to discuss in an for Baptism on Holy Saturday evening. 7.30pm: Rosarie Gleeson, Ard na Greine. informal and fun way outside of Purify him and make him holy. Fri:7.45am: Mass for the People. the classroom about their faith; Give him true knowledge, 10am: Brian & Paul Hogan, Ardle Road. the Holy Spirit; how they belong sure hope and sound understanding, 3pm: Joseph McDonagh, Ballygriffey, Larchill. MM to the Church community; and, and make him worthy to receive the grace of Baptism. 7.30pm: Ando White, Dalcassian Park. MM what gifts and fruits confirmation Give Your Holy Spirit to him Sat:10am: William & Eileen Kerin, Hermitage. gives. 19 students from St. so that he will live by the truth 6.30pm: John Daly, Clare Rd. Flannan's volunteered as Faith and walk in the light of Christ. Sun 20th: 9am: Billy & Theresa Fitzgerald, Clare Rd. Friends to the confirmation Let him always remember John Guerin, Cahercalla Rd. students at Holy Family. that he is God’s work of art Martin O’Sullivan, Lisheen, Tiermaclane. The first night; this coming th and may he live a good life as from the beginning 10.30am: Pat Hanrahan, Ard Aoibhinn, Limerick Rd. Tuesday March 15 - 7-8pm in You meant him to live. James Vaughan, The Market. the Parish Centre. The other dates are Tuesday We ask this in the name of Jesus. Francis Morgan, Roscommon. 5th and 12th of April 7-8pm. Amen. Elizabeth Maher, Clonroadbeg Thanks to the parish volunteers Nancy & Michael O’Sullivan, College Rd. who plan and organize the

Pappy Gleeson, Dalcassian Park. programme, and to the Holy Mai & Michael Glynn, Knockaderra, Rd. Family parents and staff for 12 noon: Nonie Kearse, St. Michael’s Villas. MM encouraging the participation of Confirmation students. Presentation Roster for Cathedral: of Awards Sunday 20th March, 2016 Easter Cluster Readers: Group 2 Reconciliation Service 31st March; Cathedral; 8pm Eucharistic Ministers Weekday: Group 5 ‘Be merciful like the Father - Eucharistic Ministers Sunday: Group 1 is a well spring of joy, Congratulations to this year’s recipients: serenity and peace’. Brid Staunton, College Green; Cloughleigh Pope Francis Teresa Hogan, Tobartaoscain; Remembered in Masses this Week: For Easter we extend an Mary O'Looney, Elm Park; Sun 9.30am:Paddy, Kitty & Martin Kennedy, Fountain. invitation to celebrate the 11am:Mary Eziofuru & Akunnakwe Mba-Ileozor, Nigeria Eithne Gleeson, Elm Park; Mon 9.30am: Special Intention. sacrament of God’s mercy Tue 9.30am: Book of Intentions. Monday March 21st 7.30 - P.J. O'Driscoll, Roslevan; Thu 9.30am: Leo Guy, Circular Rd. 8.30pm; Cathedral. 11am: Daniel McNamara, College Green. Special Merit Award: Sun 9.30am: Patrick, Mary Anne & JJ Fitzpatrick, Live the Word: Worrying does Fr. Michael O'Loughlin, Moyard, Shanballa. Circular Rd & Ennistymon. not empty tomorrow of its 11am:Decd McGowan & Frawley Families, Woodlawn. troubles. It empties today of its strength. Be present, be The night will consist of an illustrated talk Cloughleigh Connect group will meet in the accepting and know that on the History of Ennis Cathedral. Presbytery Cloughleigh; Mon 14th March; 6pm. every answer lies inside of you. Welcome to all! Year of Mercy Follow the Icon Our Mother of During the year of mercy we are invited to Mí an Mhárta know the mercy and love of God and let Perpetual Help I mí an Mhárta bí linn a Thiarna. Is é seo mí an others know about it. Throughout this year Pilgrimage to fheirmeora, mí na sailchuaiche, mí na Catholic schools have been invited to of Ireland, Celebrating 150 hathbheochana, mí na Féile Pádraig. De réir an celebrate the theme of mercy. Friday March Years with the tseanchais má thagann an Márta ar nós an 4th was designated as The Diocesan Day of Redemptorists 1866-2016. leoin, imeoidh sé ar nós an uain agus má Mercy. It was with great joy that I experienced Blessed Pope Pius IX presented the Icon of thagann an Márta ar nós an uain, imeoidh sé ar the co-ordinated work and activities carried Our Mother of Perpetual Help to the nós an leoin. Bímis dóchasach. Tá na laethanta out by many students in the school in which I Redemptorists for veneration in their newly- ag dul i bhfad agus laethanta geala os ár teach. These activities included a food and built Church of Sant’ Alfonso, Rome in gcomhair amach. book collection and “A Wall of Mercy” December 1865. It was much in need of Is iad intinní an Phápa do mhí an Mhárta: ná go bhfaighe teaghlaigh atá i ngátar an tacaíocht is displaying images of mercy and a prayer restoration so it was April 26th, 1866 before it gá dóibh agus go bhfása páistí aníos in áit a service. Indeed, Catholic schools have been was solemnly installed there. The Holy Father gave the Redemptorists a mandate: they were bhfuil an saol mórthimpeall orthu sábháilte agus called to “Be Merciful as God is Merciful,” LK síochánta. Go bhfana Críostaithe atá faoi 6:36 and to proclaim God’s mercy in their to promote devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help throughout the world. Just over leatrom agus inghreimthe de bharr a communities and beyond. Many senior gcreideamh dílis don tSoiscéal, a bhuíochas do a year later, the first copy arrived in Mount St. students in the diocese are responding to this phaidreacha buan na hEaglaise. Alphonsus, Limerick. challenge by their participation in The Pope Leanaimis ag guí ar son polaiteoirí uile na tíre. John Paul II Awards enabling them to carry The Icon is arriving to Ennis Cathedral Go raibh rialtas buan, seasmhach againn sula i out the corporal and the spiritual works of Thursday 14th April. Further details later. bhfad. Is féidir linn an phaidir seo a rá: A Dhia mercy as active members of their parish and Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat; uilechumhachtaigh, dáil do thuiscint orthu community. There is much need for mercy Sunday, 20th March; 2.30pm; St. Paul's siúd atá tofa do Dháil Éireann. Tabhair dóibh and compassion in our world and with a heart Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the mar ghrásta bheith ina gceannairí críonna, full of hope I can say that many young people Ministry of Fr. Pat O'Sullivan, Limerick and Lay córa ionas go mairfidh ár muintir faoi in our church and school communities are Speaker, Marie Beirne, Charismatic Renewal shíocháin is faoi bhláth. Áiméan. Ireland, Leitrim with beautiful Spirit filled praise enthusiastic witnesses to The Gospel of Be with us Lord during the month of March, Mercy. worship music, song, talk, Mass and Confessions included. Tea after. All welcome. month of the farmer, month of the violet, month Myriam Black, St Flannan’s College of renewal, month of Saint Patrick. According to

Medjugorje Prayer Meeting Daycare folklore if March comes in like a lion it goes out

Centre, ; Monday, 14th like a lamb. Let us be hopeful. The days are March; 8pm. All welcome. lengthening and the future looks bright. The Pope’s intentions for March are: that Speakers for Lent in Cathedral families in need may receive the necessary Sunday March 13th support and that children may grow up in healthy Fr. Michael Geraghty CC . and peaceful environments. That those Michael has worked here in Ennis Parish on Christians who on account of their faith are his Pastoral Assignment before his Ordination discriminated against or are being persecuted, last summer. In order to be capable of mercy, therefore, we may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church. must first of all dispose ourselves to listen to Voice of Peace Ministry residential retreat Let us continue to pray for Irish politicians. May April 8-10th 2016. St Flannan’s College. Spirit the Word of God. This means rediscovering we have a stable, steadfast government soon. filled talks by International preachers. Contact the value of silence in order to meditate on We can pray: Almighty God enlighten all Michael Moloney 086-8327844; Kay Downey the Word that comes to us. In this way, it will those elected to Dáil Éireann .Grant them the be possible to contemplate God’s mercy and 087-9912047; Email: [email protected] grace to rule with wisdom and justice, so adopt it as our lifestyle." (#13) that our people may live in peace and Consultation on Education: The National prosperity. Amen. Rest in Peace Council of Curriculum and Assessment have invited submissions on the teaching of ethics Ennis Flower and Garden Club John O’Sullivan, Gallows Hill; Michael in our schools. Written proposals may be sent present Betty Cumiskey, Carlow, at Gleeson, Gallows Hill; Frances Butler, to ERB and Ethics Consultation, National Treacy’s West County Hotel, Tuesday, Claureen, Lahinch Rd; Peggy Hehir, Council of Curriculum and Assessment, 35 March 15th. Sales Table and Easter Bonnet Labasheda, sister of the late Joe Moloney, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 or emailed to Competition. Demonstrators Arrangements Loughville; Bernard Murphy, Inch, brother of [email protected] or online www.ncca.ie/ raffled. 8.15pm Doors open 7.30pm. All are Pat, Golf Links Rd, George, Inch, Mgt consultation.erbe. The closing date is 31 welcome. Adm:€10 (non members). Enquiries: McEnery, Ballybeg, Christina Whelan, College [email protected] March, 2016. Catholic schools currently make Pk.; provision for inter-religious and inter-cultural Swimming competition, Ennis St John’s learning and awareness in terms of their community games area. Swimming finals policies, ethos, leadership, the programme in Thursday 7th April Ennis Leisure Complex. Monthly Mass Ennis Padre Pio religious education and across other curricular Entry forms available from all Ennis pools or prayer group, Friary, Ennis; Wed. areas. This commitment to inter-religious and email [email protected] inter-cultural dialogue is clearly outlined in the 16th March; 7.30pm. All are welcome. Clare Type 2 Diabetes Support Group will new religious Education Curriculum for Ireland and in the Veritas programme, Grow in Love. have their next meeting on Tuesday, March 15th, The Temple Gate Hotel; 8pm.

Ennis Parish Pilgrimage to Poland: Friday Sean Connolly Memorial Charity night will Lenten Campaign 2015, Ennis 13th May to Friday 20th May. One place take place at the Ennis Bridge Centre on parish contribution €22,56600 remaining on this pilgrimage for person willing Sunday 20th March at 7.30pm. All proceeds to share room. Contact Mary: 0871247669 go to Slainte an Chlair and Cahercalla Ennis Parish Development Fund for details and booking form. Hospice. All are welcome, please support. Sunday, 6th March €7,009.00 Today’s Scripture Readings

Entrance Antiphon A reading from the letter of St. Paul to They asked him this as a test, looking for Give me justice, O God, and plead my the Philippians Phil 3:8-14 something to use against him. But Jesus cause against a nation that is faithless. bent down and started writing on the I believe nothing can happen that will From the deceitful and cunning rescue ground with his finger. As they persisted outweigh the supreme advantage of me with their question, he looked up and said, knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For him I For you, O God, are my strength 'If there is one of you who has not sinned, have accepted the loss of everything, and let him be the first to throw a stone at her.' A reading from the prophet Isaiah I look on everything as so much rubbish if Then he bent down and wrote on the IS 43:16-21 only I can have Christ and be given a ground again. When they heard this they Thus says the Lord, place in him. I am no longer trying for went away one by one, beginning with the who made a way through the sea, perfection by my own efforts, the eldest, until Jesus was left alone with the a path in the great waters; perfection that comes from the Law, but I woman, who remained standing there. He who put chariots and horse in the field want only the perfection that comes looked up and said, 'Woman, where are and a powerful army, through faith in Christ, and is from God they? Has no one condemned you?' 'No which lay there never to rise again, and based on faith. All I want is to know one, sir,' she replied. 'Neither do I snuffed out, put out like a wick: Christ and the power of his resurrection condemn you,' said Jesus, 'go away, and and to share his sufferings by reproducing No need to recall the past, don't sin any more.' the pattern of his death. That is the way I The Gospel of the Lord no need to think about what was done can hope to take my place in the before. resurrection of the dead. Not that I have PROFESSION OF FAITH See, I am doing a new deed, even now it become perfect yet: I have not yet won, I believe in one God, the Father almighty, comes to light; can you not see it? but I am still running, trying to capture the maker of heaven and earth, of all things Yes, I am making a road in the wilderness, prize for which Christ Jesus captured me. visible and invisible. paths in the wilds. I can assure you my brothers, I am far I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the The wild beasts will honour me, from thinking that I have already won. All I Only Begotten Son of God, born of the jackals and ostriches, can say is that I forget the past and I Father before all ages. because I am putting water in the strain ahead for what is still to come; I am God from God, Light from Light, true God wilderness racing for the finish, for the prize to which from true God, begotten, not made, (rivers in the wild) God calls us upwards to receive in Christ consubstantial with the Father; through to give my chosen people drink. Jesus. him all things were made. The people I have formed for myself The word of the Lord For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit will sing my praises. Gospel Acclamation The word of the Lord [ was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal became man. For our sake he was Responsorial Psalm glory! crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered R: What marvels the Lord worked for Seek good and not evil so that you may death and was buried, and rose again on us! Indeed we were glad. live, the third day In accordance with the And that the Lord God of hosts may really Scriptures. He ascended into heaven When the Lord delivered Zion from be with you. and is seated at the right hand of the bondage, Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal Father. He will come again in glory to it seemed like a dream. glory! judge the living and the dead and his Then was our mouth filled with laughter, kingdom will have no end. on our lips there were songs. R A reading from the holy Gospel I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the according to John Jn 8:1-11 The heathens themselves said: ‘What giver of life, who proceeds from the marvels the Lord worked for them!’ Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At Father and the Son, who with the Father What marvels the Lord worked for us! daybreak he appeared in the Temple and the Son is adored and glorified, who Indeed we were glad. R again; and as all the people came to him, has spoken through the prophets. he sat down and began to teach them. I believe in one, holy, catholic and Deliver us, O Lord, from our bondage The scribes and Pharisees brought a apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism as streams in dry land. woman along who had been caught for the forgiveness of sins and I look Those who are sowing in tears committing adultery; and making her forward to the resurrection of the dead will sing when they reap. R stand there in full view of everybody, they and the life of the world to come. They go out, they go out, full of tears, said to Jesus, 'Master, this woman was Amen. carrying seed for the sowing: caught in the very act of committing Communion Antiphon they come back they come back, full of adultery, and Moses has ordered us in the Has no one condemned you, woman? song, carrying their sheaves. R Law to condemn women like this to death No one, Lord. by stoning. What have you to say?' Neither shall I condemn you. From now on, sin no more.