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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] . 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