Document 6577336

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2014
FIRST READING 26 October
Isaiah
43:18-19.21-22.24First Reading:
Exodus 22:20-26
The Lord said to Moses, Tell the sons of Israel this, “You
must not molest the stranger or oppress him, for you lived
as strangers in the land of Egypt. You must not be harsh
with the widow, or with the orphan; if you are harsh with
them, they will surely cry out to me, and be sure I shall
hear their cry; my anger will flare and I shall kill you with
the sword, your own wives will be widows, your own
children orphans. “If you lend money to any of my people,
to any poor man among you, you must not play the usurer
with him: you must not demand interest from him. “If you
take another’s cloak as a pledge, you must give it back to
him before sunset. It is all the covering he has; it is the
cloak he wraps his body in; what else would he sleep in?
If he cries to me, I will listen, for I am full of pity.
Response to Psalm: I love you, Lord, my strength.
Second Reading:
Thessalonians 1:5-10
You observed the sort of life we lived when we were with
you, which was for your instruction, and you were led to
become imitators of us, and of the Lord; and it was with
the joy of the Holy Spirit that you took to the gospel, in
spite of the great opposition all round you. This has made
you the great example to all believers in Macedonia and
Achaia since it was from you that the word of the Lord
started to spread – and not only throughout Macedonia
and Achaia, for the news of your faith in God has spread
everywhere. We do not need to tell other people about it:
other people tell us how we started the work among you,
how you broke with idolatry when you were converted to
God and became servants of the real, living God; and
how you are now waiting for Jesus, his Son, whom he
raised from the dead, to come from heaven to save us
from the retribution which is coming.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Open our heart, O Lord,
to accept the words of your Son.
Alleluia!
Gospel:
Matthew 22:34-40
When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the
Sadducees they got together and, to disconcert him, one
of them put a question, ‘Master, which is the greatest
commandment of the Law?’ Jesus said, ‘You must love
the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul,
and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first
commandment. The second resembles it: You must love
your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments
hang the whole Law, and the Prophets also.’
Blessed Sacrament Chapel (Winter closing time)
From Monday the 27 October, the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel will close at 10 pm nightly.
More Eucharistic Adorers sought to commit to an hour of
adoration as well as Adorers who are willing to be on call
to cover an hour occasionally. If willing to make a
commitment please contact Mary 087 6808400.
Keeping Children Safe The diocese of Killala is fully
committed to keeping children safe. If you have any
concerns around their safety in any circumstance please
tel. your Local Safeguarding Representative
Sr. Maureen Tel.087-7955726 Rockwell, Ballina or the
Diocesan confidential number: 087-3664350
, 'How could a sinner produce signs like this?' And there was them.
Priest on Duty: 087-2586015
St. Muredach’s Cathedral – Daily Masses
Monday, 27 October
10 am Mary Durcan nee Walsh, Breaffy
(First Anniversary)
Tuesday, 28 October
10 am Lutz Bottger, Ridgepool View (First Anniversary)
Wednesday, 29 October
10 am Joe Ginty, London/Scullibeen & Michael &
Gertrude Ginty; Deceased Murphy, Giblin,
Carroll & Roache families.
Thursday 30 October
10 am Bridget & Michael Devaney;
Deceased Devaney family, Creggs Rd.
Friday 31 October
10 am John & Anne Hickey, Corcoran Tce.
John Padden, Quignalegan
Saturday 1 November All Saints- Holyday of Obligation
Mass: 10 am in the Cathedral
Monday,
October
St.27
Patrick’s
Church – Daily Masses
Monday 27 October
No 8 am Mass.
7.30 pm. Teresa Browne, Millview (First Anniversary)
Baptisms: Ella Margaret Hanrahan, Cluain na Ri
Arianna Clare O’Flynn, Quignalecka
Abigail Hannah Christie, Riverside Drive
Aoise Lauren Maguire, Mossgrove Village
Matteo Veglianti, Bridge St.
Kate Aisling Doherty, Ridgepool Ct.
Marriage:
David Clarke, Hill St. &
Paula Lynott, Quay Lane.
Deaths:
Eddie Neary, Dromard, Sligo
Eithne Carney, Pearse St./Kells.
Hollie McAndrew, Slievenagark, Ardagh
John Ruane, St. Patrick’s Estate/Castlebar
Sheila Diamond, Knocklyon Dublin/Ballina
November Pledge November is an ideal occasion to take
a break from alcohol. Why not take a Short-Term Pledge
and offer this as a prayerful act in honour of deceased
loved ones and the Holy Souls.
Meeting of Ballina Pioneer Council on Tuesday 28
October at 8.30 pm in the Community Centre.
Medjugorje Weekend Retreat at Knock Shrine led by Fr.
Svet from Medjugorje beginning at 7.30pm on Friday
October 31 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and
continuing in St. John’s Rest and Care on Saturday and
Sunday.
Thursday, 30 October
8 a.m.
Intention
9.30 am Intention.
Newman Institute Kennedy Open lecture is at 8pm on
November 20 with Guest Speaker John Waters: writer,
speaker, thinker. Topic: Faith and Knowledge”. Admission
free. Booking essential. Tel. 72066 or email
reception@newmanii.com to register your interest or to add
your name to a waiting list.
Remembrance Mass for all deceased Staff, Students,
Friends & Benefactors in The Newman at 7 pm on
Thursday November 6 with celebrant: Bishop John
Fleming. All welcome. Next edition of the Vineyard will
be out for Christmas. Any articles, photos, or advertising for
inclusion should be emailed to reception@newmanii.com
The deadline for receipt of articles is Friday November 28.
Friday, 31 October
8 am
Intention.
9.30 am Intention.
Beekeepers Annual Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Steve
Gibson @1 p.m. on Sat. 1 November in the Fr. Peyton
Centre. All welcome.
Saturday 1 November All Saints- Holyday of Obligation
Masses: 8am & 9.30 am in St. Patrick’s Church
Moy Singers Coffee morning on Fri. 31 October in the
Loft Bar. from 10am to 12.30 pm in aid of the Ballina
District Hospital Sunflower Project and kindly sponsored by
The Loft.
Tuesday, 28 October,
8 a.m.
Ronald & Mary Newell & Dec’d family, Ballina.
9.30 am Nora Monnelly, Convent Hill/The Glebe
Annie & James Neary, Breaffy.
Wednesday, 29 October,
8 am.
Intention.
9.30 am Barry Murphy, Killala Rd.
Weekend Mass & Confession Times
St. Muredach’s Cathedral
Vigil Mass Sat. 7.30pm, Sun.: 8.30am, 11am & 12.30pm
Confessions: Sat. 12noon -1pm & 6.30pm – 7.15pm
St. Patrick’s Church
Vigil Mass: Saturday 8 pm; Sunday: 10 am & 12 Noon
Confessions: Saturday 7.30 pm to 7.50pm
To book a mass please telephone the Parish Office at
096- 70555, 9am & 6pm between Monday & Friday
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
continues on Wednesday night October 29 in St. Patrick's
Church between 7pm and 8pm. Why not come and
experience what happens! You do not have to say or do
anything.
“Light of Life – Hope for the Future”
A series of talks on Bereavement, Mental Health Issues &
Personal Healing in the Newman Institute every Monday
evening in November from 8pm to 10pm. Entry fee: €3
November 3 Patricia Hannon - Psychotherapist and
Grief Therapist
Topic: ‘Grief affects us all’
November 10 Michael Hardiman – Counselling Therapist
Topic: ‘Pathway to Personal Fulfilment’
Learn to Scuba Dive: Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club is
starting a training course for beginners in Ballina Swimming
Pool on Sunday November 2 at 6 pm. Further information
086 7910365
Ardnaree Sarsfields Gaelic Football Training for Boys and
Girls, 8 -12 years old in Greenhills Estate on Tuesday 28
October from 2-3pm and in Cluain na Ri on Friday 31
October from 2-3pm. Open to all free of charge. Tel. Sean
0872887402.
BODY-MIND MEDITATION – A Workshop with Fr. Louis
Hughes at Knock Shrine on Saturday 29th Nov 2014 10.30am to 5.00pm Body Mind Meditation is an approach
to meditation and prayer that uses body and breath
awareness, thinking, feeling, sound and visualisation. This
leads to stillness of body and mind, with greater openness
to intimacy with God. Tickets €50 per person payable in
advance. Contact Knock Counselling Centre on 094
9375032
Emergency Numbers
Useful Numbers
Women’s Refuge Service 094 90 25409
Organ Donation 1890 543639
Rape Crisis Centre 1800 234 900
Citizens Information Centre 076 1075990
Gardai 999
Priest 087 2586015
Cura 094 24866
Samaritans 1850 60 90 90
Aids Helpline 091 566266
Bookshop in the Pastoral Centre.
Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
A good selection of religious items and gifts available.
Moy Valley Over 55 Club Hallowe’en Dinner Dance in the
Kennedy Glasgow Centre on Thursday 30 October with music
provided by Padraic Moran. Tickets on sale in the Over
55Club, tel. 087 2785365.
Information Afternoon with Boots and Specsavers in Over
55 Club on Tuesday 4 November at 1.30pm with talk about
healthy eating and topics related to the over 55s.
Crochet Classes on Tuesdays. Donations of unwanted
sewing machines and wool welcome.
Moy Samba Halloween Workshop in the Kennedy Glasgow
Centre on Tuesday 28 Octber 2pm-4pm. Tuition €3 per child.
Learn to play percussive instruments and play in a band. All
ages welcome from 7years upwards. For details, tel.: 70905.
Ballina area ICMSA AGM on Thursday October 30 at 8.30
pm in the Merry Monk. Guest speakers from ICMSA and
Teagasc.
Creative Writing and Illustration Ink Two Day Camp in
Ballina for 7-13 year olds in association on Wednesday
October 29. and Thursday October 30. in Ballina Arts Centre.
Entry fee: €35 per child --family discounts available.
Arthritis Ireland Mayo Branch Juvenile arthritis family day in
Westport House on Sat. 1 Nov. at 1pm. Tel. Laura Hickey on
01-6470200 or email lhickey@arthritisireland.ie
.
Ballina on ‘The Wild Side Ghostly walk’ on Sunday Oct 26'
leaving Jackie Clarke Collection at 4pm with Terry Reilly as
guide in aid of Ballina Guide Dogs. Your Support appreciated.
Halloween Activity Camp for 7-12 years olds at Ballina
Community Sports Centre from Wednesday October 29 to
Friday Oct. 31. For more details call 096-78984.
Samhain Abhainn Festival 3 Nights of Scary Walks in
Belleek Woods on Tues Oct. 28, Wed Oct. 29, Thurs. Oct.30.
between 6.30pm and 8.30 p.m. Adm. €3. One way traffic
system in place on the three nights from the Archway through
Belleek to the Killala Rd.
Mayo/Roscommon hospice seek your support for the "battle
of the shops" fashion show on 30 Oct. Tickets €10 on sale at
the Ballina Hospice Shop tel. 086 1744076.
Bonniconlon GAA 125th Anniversary Celebrations on Sat. 15
November at 8.30 pm in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Tickets on
sale from the Club Committee
Jackie Clarke Collection October Book Club discussion on
Against the Tide by Dr Noël Browne on Thursday 30 October
at 7pm in Jackie Clarke Collection, Pearse St. tel. 73508.
Bingo Mon 27 October at 8.30pm in Knockmore Community
Hall. (Please note time change) For bus service tel. Martin
(087) 6262372 or (086) 4539540.
Handel's Messiah in aid of Mayo Mental Health Association
on Sun. 2 November 7.30 pm in the Church of the Holy
Rosary Castlebar & Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Tickets €25
available from Mayo/Roscommon Hospice shops, Mayo
Mental Health Office or Downtown Records, Castlebar.
Bag packing in Tesco in aid of Pieta House. Volunteers
needed for Saturday November 22 in Tesco. If willing to help
telephone 093-25586 or 0866075447.
Fire Brigade 999
Gardai 096 20560
Childline 1800 666 666
St. Vincent de Paul 72905
Ballina Hospital 21166
Westdoc 1850 365 000
Accord 21478
MABS 076-1072660
Grow 094 9026417