Document 6602782

Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
FIRST READING 16 November
Isaiah2014
43:18-19.21-22.24First Reading:
Proverbs 31:10-13. 19-20. 30-31
A perfect wife-who can find her? She is far beyond the
price of pearls. Her husband’s heart has confidence in
her, from her he will derive no little profit. Advantage and
not hurt she brings him all the days of her life. She is
always busy with wool and with flax, she does her work
with eager hands. She sets her hands to the distaff, her
fingers grasp the spindle. She holds out her hand to the
poor, she opens her arms to the needy. Charm is
deceitful, and beauty empty; the woman who is wise is
the one to praise. Give her a share in what her hands
have worked for, and let her works tell her praises at the
city gates.
Response to Psalm:O blessed are those who fear the
Lord.
Second Reading:
1Thessalonians 5:1-6
You will not be expecting us to write anything to you,
brothers, about ‘times and seasons’, since you know very
well that the Day of the Lord is going to come like a thief
in the night. It is when people are saying, ‘How quiet and
peaceful it is’ that the worst suddenly happens, as
suddenly as labour pains come on a pregnant woman;
and there will be no way for anybody to evade it. But it is
not as if you live in the dark, my brothers, for that Day to
overtake you like a thief. No, you are all sons of light and
sons of the day: we do not belong to the night or to
darkness, so we should not go on sleeping, as everyone
else does, but stay wide awake and sober.
Alleluia, alleluia! Even if you have to die, says the Lord,
keep faithful, and I will give you the crown of life
Alleluia!
Gospel:
Matthew 25:14-30
Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples. “The kingdom of
heaven is like a man on his way abroad who summoned
his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one
he gave five talents, to another two, to a third is one; each
in proportion to his ability. Then he set out. Now a long
time after, the master of those servants came back and
went through his accounts with them. The man who had
received the five talents came forward bringing five more.
“Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with five talents; here are
five more that I have made.” His master said to him, “Well
done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can
be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater;
come and join in your master’s happiness”.
Second Collection at masses from next Weekend
November 23 for the Cathedral Restoration Work.
Phase 1 of the work is estimated to cost €280,000. A
lot of fundraising to undertake to complete all the phases!
We appreciate any support you can give.
Keeping Children Safe The diocese of Killala is fully
committed to keeping children safe. If you have any
issues or concerns around their safety in any
circumstance please tel. your Local Safeguarding
Representative Sr. Maureen, Rockwell, Ballina
Tel. 087-7955726/ 096-23066
or the Diocesan confidential number: 087-1003554
, 'How could a sinner produce signs like this?' And there was them.
Priest on Duty: 087-2586015
Baptism: Renzo Luiz Forde Breier, Ballinameen, Boyle
St. Muredach’s Cathedral – Daily Masses
Monday, 17 November
10 am Deceased Ferguson family, Ballyholan
Nancy & John Lyons, Garden St.; Deceased
Organ Donors; Mary Geraghty, Childers Heights.
John & Mary Ruane, Corrimba; Deceased
Ruane & McLoughlin family.
Tuesday, 18 November
10 am Sheila & Mick Smyth, Greenhills; Jim & Mary
Agnes, Vincie, Sonny & Kevin Smyth; John
McHugh, Donegal.
Mary & Tommy Smith, Church Rd.
Delia & David Carden; Deceased Carden,
Donegan & Holmes families.
Deceased Molloy family, The Quay; Deceased
Cloonan family, Tuam.
Wednesday, 19 November
10am Joanne Reilly Wynne, St. Muredach’s Tce.
(First Anniversary)
Thursday 20 November
10 am Eddie & Eileen Curry, Sligo Rd.; Deceased
Curry, Crean Families.
Rosaleen Collins-West, Bunree; John, Mary
& Deceased McLoughlin family, Drummin, Westport.
Kieran Carroll, Ardnaree/Atlanta.
Friday 21 November
10 am Marion Kenny, Rehins; Deceased Kenny &
Jordan families.
Michael Coggins, Corrimbla North;
Christina Mackey, Dublin.
William Kennedy, Killala Rd.
Saturday, 22 November
10 am Sheila Diamond, Dublin/Ballina (Month’s Mind)
St. Patrick’s Church – Daily Masses
Monday, 17 November
8 a.m. Intention
7.30 pm Toddy Garvey, Ardoughan.
James, Annie & Peggy Coolican, Tullyegan;
Michael Robinson, London;
Mary Jane Lewis, U.S.A.
Tuesday, 18 November
8 a.m. Intention.
9.30 am Raul Mosmann, Brazil.
Annie Harris nee Corcoran, Convent Hill/Brighton;
Deceased Corcoran Family; Carmel & Sean
Walker, Convent Hill.
Wednesday, 19 November
8 a.m. Intention.
9.30 am James, Luke, Mary & Kitty Clarke, Gurteens.
Micheal McGrath, Libadore/Belmullet
Deceased McGrath & Birrane families.
Thursday, 20 November
8 am
Terry & Mairead Campbell, Ardnaree; Agnes
Munnelly
9.30 am Winnie Muldoon, 14 Fenian Row;
Nora & Tom Myers, Ballinrobe
Friday, 21 November
8 a.m. Intention.
9.30 am John Ruane, St. Patrick’s Est. (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 22 November
9.30 am Michael Maughan, 3 The Brook.
Deaths:
Teresa Murphy, Breaffy/Shanaghy.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
A meeting of the Parents Co-ordinating Committee will take
th
place on Monday night (17 November) at 7pm at St.
Patrick's Parish Centre.
The next "You shall be my witnesses" meeting for all of the
Confirmation children of the parish will take place on
Thursday next (20th November) from 7-8pm. The theme of
the third meeting is "How can I be a Christian in today's
world".
Prayer Guidance and meditation on Wednesday night
from 7pm to 8 pm in St. Patrick's Church. Each session
lasts for 1 hour and is conducted in a quiet relaxed
atmosphere with gentle music and guided reflection on a
passage of Scripture. All welcome.
Christmas Craft Fair in Pastoral Centre Sunday
December 14 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Individuals/groups
interested in having a stall at the Craft Fair should
telephone the Parish Office 70555 between 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Monday to Friday to book a stall. Proceeds to
Cathedral Renovation Fund.
Mass at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral Saturday November
22 for the Deceased Ballina Golf Club members
and Deceased Canalside Residents.
Mass of Remembrance on Sunday November 16 in the
Cathedral at 3 p.m.: Celebrant: Fr. Brendan Hoban
St.Vincent De Paul Society would like to sincerely thank
to all who contributed to last week’s annual appeal.
Donations can also be made through the Teeling St. SVP
office at any time.
Croi Ballina Branch Meeting on Tuesday November 18 in
Ballina Community Centre at 8 p.m. New members
welcome.
Bridie’s Swimming School
Now offering swimming lessons for children 4 yrs and over
at all levels. Starting Monday 24th November at Ballina
Swimming Pool from 3.30pm until 4pm.Contact Bridie
Patten 083 1481603
Newman Institute Talks
Mary Larkin-Psychotherapist/ Master Trainer of Suicide
First Aid. Topic: ‘Effects of Bullying on Children ‘ on
Monday November 17 at 8pm.
Workshop entitled “A Celebration of God’s Word” in
The Newman Institute on Thursday November 27
at 7.30pm. Workshop of special interest to those who read
in Church, focussing on message of Advent Scriptures, to
empower, encourage and enable Readers of the
Word to assist in delivering that message. To book tel.
72066 reception@newmanii.com
Kennedy Open lecture @ 8pm on November 20 with
Guest Speaker John Waters: writer, speaker & thinker on
the topic “Faith and Knowledge”. Admission free.
Booking essential. Tel. 72066.
Ballina Active Retirement Table Quiz at 2.30 p.m. on
Wednesday November 19 in the Pastoral Centre.
Weekend Mass & Confession Times
St. Muredach’s Cathedral
Vigil Mass 7.30pm. Sunday: 8.30am; 11am & 12.30pm
Confessions: Sat. 12noon -1pm & 6.30pm – 7.15pm
St. Patrick’s Church
Vigil Mass: Saturday 8pm;Sunday: 10am & 12Noon
Confessions: Saturday 7.30pm to 7.50pm
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 large selection of cribs, Christmas Cards,
and other Christmas items in stock
Last opportunity to return a completed Enduring
Certificate Form(ie Tax Rebate Form) if you have
contributed €250 or more in 2013. The end of November is
the cut off date. . 220 parishioners have already done so,
triple last year’s number. If you are eligible to complete a
form, please do so. It will not affect you financially but the
money that can be claimed back from the Revenue
Commissioners is urgently required for the Cathedral
Restoration.
Ballina Family Resource Centre
Crochet Classes for Beginners (Adult) On every Tuesday
evenings from 7pm – 9pm. Crochet hooks & wool will be
provided to get you started. WARNING; CROCHET IS
ADDICTIVE. For more information contact Helen at
0876956652
Over 55 Club
Thank you to all who came and supported the Cake Sale
Fundraiser in the Pastoral Centre on Sunday 9 November.
Thank you to all the people who donated including members
and supporters of the Club. 5km walk in Belleek Woods on
Tuesday November 19, All welcome. Start is at 1.30pm at
the Over 55 Club. Table Quiz at 9.30pm on Friday November
27. in Dillons’ Bar & Restaurant, Ballina. Community
Showcase Event, Moy Valley Over 55 Club and the Mayo
Volunteer Centre are in Áras Inis Gluaire from 11am-1pm on
Tuesday November 18 Community groups and local charities
will provide information of local initiatives, fundraisers and
projects that people can get involved with and learn about.
Tel. 087 2785365 or email over55club@moyvalley.ie or visit
www.moyvalley.ie.
NCBI Garden St. Charity for the Blind in Ireland. Need
your bric-a-brac/household/bed linen/clothes. Donate to
Shop, Garden St. Mon – Sat. 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Ballina Salmon Festival, A.G.M in the Courthouse Hotel on
th
Tuesday 25 November at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
Soroptimist Quiz in the Loft Bar on Thursday November 20
at 8pm in aid of St. Vincent de Paul. Tables €40.
Bag Packing for Aware in Dunnes Stores on Thursday
November 20. Help needed. Tel. Margaret 087 7711794 if
willing to help.
Parkrun Ballina Start your New Year’s resolution early. Sign
up for the free 5K timed Run/Walk on Saturday November 22
@ 9.30 am Belleek and every Saturday morning thereafter.
Register on parkrun.ie or Contact Ann Egan on 087
4186895.
Enniscrone Golf Club Quiz night on Thursday November
20 at 8.30 p.m. Table of 4 for €20.
Ox mountain ramblers walking group Ballina New
members welcome tel. Janet after 3 p.m. tel. 086 8421252.
Ballina Guild of Irish Countrywomen’s Association Fun
table quiz in aid of Make a Wish Foundation Ireland in
Keane’s Bar, The Quay, Ballina on Friday November 21 at 9
p.m. Tables of 4 for €20.
Centre for the unemployed Teeling Street are offering 8
hours free training for the month of November on using the
internet, email, Skype etc.. Course is open to all. To book a
place please call 096 70885
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