Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2014 FIRST READING 12 October Isaiah 43:18-19.21-22.24First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10 On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoples a banquet of rich food, a banquet of fine wines, of food rich and juicy, of fine strained wines. On this mountain he will remove the mourning veil covering all peoples, and the shroud enwrapping all nations, he will destroy Death for ever. The Lord will wipe away the tears from every cheek; he will take away his people’s shame everywhere on earth, for the Lord has said so. That day, it will be said: See, this is our God in whom we hoped for salvation; The Lord is the one in whom we hoped. We exult and we rejoice that he has saved us; for the hand of the Lord rests on this mountain. Response to Psalm: In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever. Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14. 19-20 I know how to be poor and I know how to be rich too. I have been through my initiation and now I am ready for anything anywhere: full stomach or empty stomach, poverty or plenty. There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength. All the same, it was good of you to share with me in my hardships. In return my God will fulfil all your needs, in Christ Jesus, as lavishly as only God can. Glory to God, our Father, for ever and ever. Amen. Alleluia, alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God. Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his son’s wedding. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they would not come. Next he sent some more servants. “Tell those who have been invited” he said “that I have my banquet all prepared, my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, everything is ready. Come to the wedding.” But they were not interested: one went off to his farm, another to his business, and the rest seized his servants, maltreated them and killed them. The king was furious. He dispatched his troops, destroyed those murderers and burnt their town. Then he said to his servants, “The wedding is ready; but as those who were invited proved to be unworthy, go to the crossroads in the town and invite everyone you can find to the wedding”. So these servants went out on to the roads and collected together everyone they could find, bad and good alike; and the wedding hall was filled with guests. When the king came in to look at the guests he noticed one man who was not wearing a wedding garment, and said to him, “How did you get in here, my friend, without a wedding garment?” And the man was silent. Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind him hand and foot and throw him out into the dark, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth”. For many are called, but few are chosen.’ 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 SECOND READING: St Muredach’s Cathedral – Daily Masses Monday, 13 October 10 a.m. Patrick McNulty, Breaffy Deceased Rooney & Fitzgibbon families, Cork. John, Bridget & Phil Newcombe, Belleek. Jackie Clarke, O’Rahilly St. Charles & Mary Cope, Paddy Gillen, Birmingham/Ballinahaglish. Tuesday, 14 October 10 a.m. Michael & Mary Connor, Corrimbla North Paddy & Martha Hopkins, 17 Marian Crescent Gillian Thornton, Moy Heights. Christy Taylor, Rathlee. Wednesday, 15 October 10 a.m. Fr. Joseph P. Whelan, Millhill Missionary, Saint Helena (Month’s Mind) Thursday 16 October 10 a.m. Dr. Marana McLoughlin, The Quay. Friday 17 October 10 a.m. Ann & Patrick Walsh, Quay Rd. Joseph & Ethel Ryan, Corcoran Tce.; James Flynn, Marian Crescent. Saturday, 18 October 10 a.m. Ann O’Hora, Mount Assumpta. (Month’s Mind) St. Patrick’s Church – Daily Masses Monday, 13 October 8 a.m. John Brennan, Culleens, Killala Rd. 7.30 p.m. George Beattie, Mount Assumpta, Sheila Beattie & John O’Hara. John Murray & Deceased Murray family, Quignashee. Alice Campbell, 28 Convent Hill Crescent Tuesday, 14 October 8 a.m. Tom & Mai Walsh, Mt. Assumpta; Helen Brett, Castlebar; Thomas & Bridget Melvin & deceased Melvin Family. 9.30 am. Annie, Terry, Joe & Noel Devers, Tyrawley Tce.; Lena & Tommy Kennedy; Pauline & Joe Moran; Nevaeh Pownall (infant), Tyrawley Tce. Mary & Johnny Lynskey, Belmullet Thomas Lynskey; Margaret O’Boyle Wednesday, 15 October 8 a.m. Intention. 9.30 a.m. Charlie, Agnes & Seamus Humber; Baby Diane & John Humber, 47 Mount Assumpta/Roches Tce. Sean Walsh, 14 Greenhills Est. Thursday, 16 October 8 a.m. Intention 9.30 a.m. Eileen & Pat Scanlon, Gurteens Harold & Nancy Brownlee, Mount Assumpta. Mary & Anthony McHale, Childers Heights. Mary McHale, Galway. Friday, 17 October 8 a.m. Yvonne Elizabeth Clarke & Dec’d family, Ballyholan. 9.30 a.m. Teresa Geelan, Lord Ed. St. (First Anniversary) Saturday 18 October 9.30 a.m. Deceased Connell family, Rathball. Edward & William Durcan, Crofton Park. Weekend Mass & Confession Times St. Muredach’s Cathedral Vigil Mass 7.30pm; Sunday: 8.30am, 11am & 12.30 pm Confessions: Sat. 12noon -1pm & 6.30pm – 7.15pm St. Patrick’s Church Vigil Mass: Saturday 8pm; Sunday: 10am & 12 Noon Confessions: Saturday 7.30 pm to 7.50pm Baptisms: Molly Michalina Raba, The Glebe Grace Lily Flynn, Knocknalyre Ellie Kate Flynn, Knocknalyre Sylvester John Norman Hopkins, Ardnaree Marie Leah Norman Hopkins, Ardnaree Deaths: Kathleen Forde, Ballina Annie Devine, Rathnaconeen/Cavan Mary O’Connor, Knocknacarra, Salthill Johnny Ralph, Leeds & Ardnaree Cait Murray, Kevin Barry St. Peace Mass in the Pastoral Centre, Tuesday Oct.14@8pm Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Adorers needed for Mon. 3-4 pm; Wed. 4-5 p.m. & 6-7 p.m.; Thurs. 7-8 p.m.; Sat.9-10 p.m.; Sun. 3-4 p.m. tel. Mary 087 6808400. Please note Adoration Chapel open daily. Blessed Sacrament Adoration Chapel Adorers gathering on Monday October 13 at 8pm in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome. Rostered adorers please try and attend. October Recitation of the Rosary daily at 6.30 pm at Our Lady’s Shrine, Marian Crescent, Ballina. Patrician Meeting in the Pastoral Centre at 8 pm on Wednesday October 15. The topic is the ‘The Power of the Rosary’. Blessing of Animals at 3 pm in Cathedral Grounds on Sunday next October 19. Food Fair and Cookery Demonstration in association with Kevin Moran's Deli, Board Bia, Breaffy & Culleens N.S. in Hotel Ballina at 7 pm on Wednesday October 22. Tickets- €15 each- are available from Kevin Moran's Deli as well as from Breaffy and Culleens Primary Schools. Fun Table Quiz in the Loft Bar at 9 pm on Thursday October 16 to support local man Muredach Tuffy who will help to build 3 new schools with the Niall Mellon Trust in the Eastern Cape, South Africa in November. Quizmaster John Joe Kirrane. Entry fee for a team of 4 is €20. Western Lakes Ladies End of Season Cycle’ is on Saturday October 18. Before you put the bike away for the winter come and join them one last time and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of some of the South Mayo’s North Galway’s beautiful lakes and hills. You can choose from an 80km or shorter 50km route (Ballinrobe, Clonbur, Maam, Cornamona) www.westernlakescc.com Bookshop in the Pastoral Centre. Open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday A good selection of religious items and gifts available. Ballina Family Resource Centre Mayo Cancer Support Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Tel. 75573/094 9038407 4 Week Men’s Gardening Course starting on Thursday Morning October 23. Tel. Sheenagh at 096-75573 to put your name down, places limited!! Training Options Programme for people in receipt of disability/illness welfare payments aged 16years to 65 years. Tel. Mary on 085-1376500 or 087-9118624. Mayo North East Leader Partnership Company Foxford, are taking contact details for persons who are interested in participating in an 11 month full time programme in Cultural and Heritage Studies FETAC Level 5 Major Award commencing in January 2015 in Foxford. Eligibility per MSLETB (Fás) guidelines. Trainees receive basic MSLETB training allowance. Tel.Monica 0949257566/0877528804 office hours or email: [email protected] Blood Donor Clinic Mon. October 13, Tues. October14, Wed. October 15 from 4.30pm to 8 pm at Hotel Ballina. Donor Line 1850731137. ISPCC Fundraiser in Shoe Zone on October 18 @ 3 pm. Music by Band of Brass. All welcome. Farmers Market in the Market Sq. every Saturday from 8.30 am to 5 pm. Please support. Book Launch/Signing Cróna Esler (Deputy Editor of the Western People) will hold a launch/book signing of her new book - Unless by Invitation, Crimes that shocked Ireland - in Easons, Ballina on Saturday October18, at 2.30pm. All are welcome. Ballina Comrades of the Great War Fundraising Dance (to erect War Memorial) in Ballina Manor Hotel on Friday October 24 at 9 p.m. Music by Padraic and Jason. Adm. :€10. Tickets on sale from Committee members :tel. 087 1941078. Moy Singers are practising for upcoming Christmas Concert on Sunday December 14 in Ballina Manor Hotel. New members male/female welcome.Tel. Catherine 086 2242516. Every Voice Choir Quiz night in Dillon’s on Thursday October16 at 9pm. Entry fee: €20 per table. All welcome. Ballina Branch of Croi meeting on Wednesday October 15 at 8 pm in the Community Centre Moy Valley Over 55 Club open weekly 9am-5pm with a range of activities to suit everyone including bingo, boccia, cookery Classes, card-playing & crochet classes.. World Missions Ireland (WMI) on RTE’s Nationwide RTE are running a WMI missionary piece on the Nationwide programme on Friday October 17. The 5th Mayo Beaver Troop has resumed meetings on Friday night at 7pm in the Scout Den. Present and new members are welcome tel. Edel Tighe 086 3763631. HAND PRAYER Use your hand as a reminder of those we need to pray for. Thumb- those closest to you, family & close friends. Pointer- those who lead and guide you, teachers, priests & coaches Middle- the tall finger reminds us of those in authority, presidents, Taoiseach, government officials Ring – this weak finger is for those in our life who are ill, disabled or lonely Pinky – the smallest and last finger is reminder to pray for ourselves! Please complete a Tax Rebate Form: If you are a PAYE or Self-Employed tax payer and you have contributed €250 or more to the church collections during 2013 please take a tax rebate form (now called An Enduring Certificate) which is available at the church door, complete and return to the Parish Office. Filling the form will not affect you financially or have any tax implications for you. It will, however, allow the parish to claim back money from the Revenue Commissioners eg. the tax return to the parish of €250 is €112.31 euros. We have been writing to everyone who has contributed €250 or over the last few weeks. Emergency Numbers Gardai 999 Fire Brigade 999 Priest 087 2586015 Cura 094 24866 Samaritans 1850 60 90 90 Aids Helpline 091 566266 Gardai 096 20560 Childline 1800 666 666 St. Vincent de Paul 72905 Ballina Hospital 21166 Useful Numbers Women’s Refuge Service 094 90 25409 Organ Donation 1890 543639 Rape Crisis Centre 1800 234 900 Citizens Information Centre 076 1075990 Westdoc 1850 365 000 Accord 21478 MABS 076-1072660 Grow 094 9026417