St. Muredach`s Cathedral - The parish of Kilmoremoy, Ballina, Co

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2015
FIRST READING 8 February
Isaiah
43:18-19.21-22.24First Reading:
Job 7:1-4.6-7.
Job began to speak: Is not man’s life on earth nothing
more than pressed service, his time no better than hired
drudgery? Like the slave, sighing for the shade, or the
workman with no thought but his wages, months of
delusion I have assigned to me, nothing for my own but
nights of grief. Lying in bed I wonder, ‘When will it be
day?’ Risen I think, ‘How slowly evening comes!’
Restlessly I fret till twilight falls. Swifter than a weaver’s
shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving no
hope behind. Remember that my life is but a breath,
and that my eyes will never again see joy.
St. Muredach’s Cathedral – Daily Masses
Monday, 9 February
10 a.m. Fintan McCabe, Greenhills Est.
(First Anniversary)
Tuesday, 10 February
10 a.m. Thomas Gillespie, Ardnaree/Rathball
Deceased Cunningham family, Ballina/Kilfian
P.J. Newcombe, the Deceased Newcombe &
Lennon families, Sligo Rd.
Wednesday, 11 February
10 a.m. Michael Popplewell, Mount Assumpta
(First Anniversary)
Thursday 12 February
10 a.m. Anthony & Ann Egan, Farranmorgan.
Joan Horan nee Murray; Denis Horan & Leigh
Response:Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted.
Horan, Bunree Rd./Ailsbury, Buckinghamshire.
Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 9:16-19.22-23
Kevin Desmond Devine, Healy Tce.
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January 25 was €2511. Thank you for your generosity
Friday 13 February
which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did
10 a.m. Valerie Murray, North London/Tyrawley Tce.
not preach it! If I had chosen this work myself, I might
(First Anniversary)
have been paid for it, but as I have not, it is a
Saturday, 14 February
responsibility which has been put into my hands. Do you
10 a.m. Elizabeth Harte, Mullauns. (First Anniversary)
know what my reward is? It is this: in my preaching, to be
able to offer the Good News free, and not insist on the
rights which the gospel gives me. So though I am not a
St. Patrick’s Church – Daily Masses
slave of any man I have made myself the slave of
everyone so as to win as many as I could. For the weak I
Monday, 9 February
made myself weak. I made myself all things to all men in
8 a.m.
Joe Grant, Corrimbla.
order to save some at any cost; and I still do this, for the
7.30 p.m. Mary & Jarlath Garvin, Childers Hgts.
sake of the gospel, to have a share in its blessing.
Anne Sweeney, 18 Friarscourt
Alleluia, alleluia!
No 8am or 9.30am mass in St. Patrick’s Church on
I am the light of the world, says the Lord,
Tuesday February 10, Wednesday February 11 or
anyone who follows me
Thursday February 12 as the priests of the parish are
will have the light of life.
attending the Diocesan Conference in Westport.
Alleluia!
Friday 13 February
Gospel:
Mark 1:29-39
8 a.m.
Eithne Robinson, Carrowcushlaun.
On leaving the synagogue, Jesus went with James and
9.30 a.m. Intention.
John straight to the house of Simon and Andrew. Now
Simon’s mother-in-law had gone to bed with fever, and
Saturday 14 February
they told him about her straightaway. He went to her, took
9.30 a.m. Tom & Patricia Ketterick, Killala Rd.
her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her
Sr. Vianney Nealon,
and she began to wait on them. That evening, after
George Moyles, Carrowcushlaun;
sunset, they brought to him all who were sick and those
Deceased Conmy Family, The Brook.
who were possessed by devils. The whole town came
Mary Tuffy O’Donnell, Bohernasup/Cooneal.
crowding round the door, and he cured many who were
suffering from diseases of one kind or another; he also
Weekend Mass & Confession Times
cast out many devils, but he would not allow them to
speak, because they knew who he was. In the morning,
long before dawn, he got up and left the house, and went
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off to a lonely place and prayed there. Simon and his
Vigil Saturday 7.30pm, Sun.: 8.30 am, 11 am & 12.30 pm
companions set out in search of him, and when they
Confessions: Saturday 12noon-1pm & 6.30pm – 7.15pm
found him they said, ‘Everybody is looking for you.’ He
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answered, ‘Let us go elsewhere, to the neighbouring
Vigil
Saturday
8 pm; Sunday: 10 am & 12 Noon
country towns, so that I can preach there too, because
Confessions:
Saturday 7.30pm to 7.50pm
that is why I came.’ And he went all through Galilee,
preaching in their synagogues and casting out devils.
To book a Mass please telephone 096- 70555 between
9am & 6pm, Monday to Friday.
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: 087-1003554
, 'How could a sinner produce signs like this?' And there was them.
Priest on Duty: 087-2586015
Parish Team: Fr. Gerry O’Hora P.P., tel.: 71365;
Sr. Maureen McDonnell, tel.: 23066
Fr. Liam Reilly C.C. tel. 71360
Fr. Tom Doherty C.C. tel. 71365
Prayer Guidance Team : Lenten programme
'Come Follow Me' Guided Scripture Meditation on
Wednesdays throughout Lent starting Ash Wednesday
from 7pm -8pm in St. Patrick's Church. All welcome.
A Retreat for Busy people ( a gift to yourself and a gift to
God) will take place during May. More details at a later
date
Baptisms
Fiadh Bernadette Scully, Knocknalyre
Grace Philomena Scully, Knocknalyre
Stanley Matthew Devers, Hill St.
Ryan Patrick Kelly, Friarscourt
Cody James Pullen, Healy Tce.
Bookshop in the Pastoral Centre.
Open 9 am to 6 pm. Monday to Friday
A good selection of religious items and gifts available.
Ballina Family Resource Centre Mayo Cancer Support
Tues. & Wed. 10 am – 4 p.m. tel. 75573/094 9038407
Deaths
Nancy Byrne nee Dempsey, Pier Rd., Enniscrone/
Convent Hill & Bohernasup,
Tommie Cafferkey, 10 St. Muredach’s Tce./ Chicago
Eileen Gallagher nee Dugdale, Leeds/Morrison Tce.
Kathleen Nealon nee Doherty, Ardagh/Mt. Assumpta/
Leeds
Teresa Regan nee Moyles, Birmingham/Farranoo
Tom Loftus, London/Bridge St.
Jimmy Furey, Behymore/England
Bridie Maguire, Ballyhaunis
Peter Reintjens, Greenhills Est./ Herkenbosch,
Netherlands
Noel Jackson, Ardnaree
Mary (Millie) Clarke, Connolly St./ Knockleagha
Alan Munnelly, Church View/Circular Rd,Ballina
Cathedral Restoration Collection for the weekend of
February 1 was €2337. Thank you for your generosity
Do you want a box of Church Restoration Envelopes?
If you come to mass in our parish and would like a box of
Church Restoration Envelopes to make a contribution to
the Cathedral Restoration Fund please leave your name
and telephone number with the parish office on 096-70555
St. Vincent de Paul Ballina require Communion clothes
and shoes for boys and girls. Unwanted gifts are also
gratefully accepted. Thanks to everyone for all the support.
Ballina Order of Malta Cardiac First Responder and Basic
First Aid Course on Saturday Feb. 28 and Sunday March 1.
If interested please telephone David Beattie 086 8422419
Bonniconlon Bord na Nòg Registration evening for all
underage players this Sunday the 8 February in the
Community Centre from 7pm to 9pm
5k Valentine’s “Run for your Heart” fun / run in aid of
Croí on Saturday February 14 at 12noon starting at the
Ballina Soccer Club. Registration from 11am onwards. A
rose will be presented to all ladies taking part so please
wear red to mark the occasion. Refreshments afterwards.
Entry €10 per person or €20 per family. Contact Ann Egan
on 087 4186895.
Ballina Credit Union : Would you like to get involved as
a volunteer? –Volunteer to work for Ballina Credit Union
and gain skills and experience in a senior role of a
professional Financial Service Provider. If interested email
[email protected] tel. 71066.
Do something special this Lent!
Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the
duration of Lent. Take this opportunity to help someone
you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up
your sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom and well-being.
Take the Short-Term pledge and make a difference to
someone’s life! For more information visit
www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact your local pioneer
centre
Monthly meeting of Ballina GIY on Wednesday
11th February in the Library at 7 pm.
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
Farmers’ Market in the Market Sq. every Saturday from
8.30pm to 5 pm.
Ballina Stephenites Bingo Sunday &. Thursday 8 p.m.
Over 55 Club St. Valentines Tea Dance Thursday February
12 in the Kennedy Glasgow Centre at 3 p.m. Bus from Over
55 Club.
Homemade pancakes & cards in the Over 55 Club on
Shrove Tuesday Februarya 17 from 2pm to 3.30 pm. €5 per
person.
Moy Samba meet every Tuesday at 5 pm in Kennedy
Glasgow. Free of charge. tel.087 2785365 or email
[email protected] or visit www.moyvalley.ie.
Table Quiz Ballina Golf Club on Friday February 13. at 9 p.m.
in aid of student volunteering for Fiji. Entry fee for Table of 4
€20. Please support.
Teaching Children in Calcutta, India Fundraising Table
Quiz in Dillon’s Bar and Restaurant on February 12at 9.30
pm. €20 per team. (Suas Educational Development)
James Stephens Hurling Club Indoor hurling for u6 and u8
boys on Friday evenings from 6pm to 7 pm in Scoil Padraig.
Beginners welcome. Hurleys and helmets provided. Tel. 0877715087.
Table Quiz in aid of Croi Ballina in the Loft Bar on Thursday
February 19 at 9 pm. Please support.
Active Retirement Table Quiz on Wednesday, February11
at 2.15 p.m.
Ballina Community Games A.G.M. will take place on Mon
Feb 9th at 9pm in Ballina Manor Hotel. All welcome,
especially anyone interested in helping to keep Ballina
involved in the Community Games to attend
Support Group for Parents and Carers
Knock Counselling Centre is hosting a support group for
parents & carers of young people who are experiencing
difficulties in life, on Thursday 12th February at 7pm; the
evening will be facilitated by Peter Devers,
Psychotherapist. To book a place, please call 0949375032.
Bingo Monday February 9. at 8.30pm in Knockmore
Community Hall.
St. Mary’s Secondary School Ballina continues their 6th
Class Transfer Programme with Open Day/Musical Matinee
th
on Fri 13 Feb. from 10pm to 2pm followed by Enrolment on
th
Fri 13 Feb from 5pm to 7.30 pm. and Sat 14th Feb. from 10
am to12.30 pm. All welcome.
Buy a ticket for the opening night of the St. Mary’s
Secondary School Musical “Calamitous Jane”
Musical and Support the Cathedral Restoration Fund. !!!
Best wishes to the cast and all associated with the musical
“Calamitous Jane” which opens on Tuesday February 10 in
the Convent Hall for four nights. The School is donating
the proceeds from the ticket sales of the opening night
on Tuesday February 10 to the Cathedral Restoration
Fund. Enjoy a great night’s entertainment and support a
very worthy cause as well.
Gardai 999
Priest 087 2586015
Cura 094 24866
Samaritans 1850 60 90 90
Aids Helpline 091 566266
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