29 March 2015
Passion (Palm) Sunday
First Reading
Isaiah 50:4-7
The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may
know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with
speech. Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like
a disciple. The Lord has opened my ear. For my part, I
made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my
back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who
tore at my beard; I did not cover my face against insult
and spittle. The Lord comes to my help, so that I am
untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face like flint; I
know I shall not be shamed.
Response :My God, my God, why have you forsaken
me?
Second Reading
Philippians 2:6-11
His state was divine, yet Christ Jesus did not cling to his
equality with God but emptied himself to assume the
condition of a slave, and became as men are, and being
as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting
death, death on a cross. But God raised him high
and gave him the name which is above all other names
so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the
underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus
and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as
Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory!
Christ was humbler yet,
even to accepting death, death on a cross.
But God raised him high
and gave him the name which is above all names.
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory!
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
Mark (14:1-15:47)
St. Muredach’s Cathedral- Daily Masses
St. Muredach’s Cathedral
Monday, 30 March
10 a.m. Mary (May) Keogh, Carrowreagh, Killala/Offaly.
(Month’s Mind)
1.10 p.m. Lunch time Mass.
Tuesday, 31 March
10 a.m. Peter O’Hora, Farnascullogue (First Anniversary)
1.10 p.m. Lunch time Mass.
Wednesday, 1 April
10 a.m. Thomas, Delia, Patrick & Gerald Melvin,
Corrimbla; Agnes & John Donegan; Lil, Mick &
Mary Gallagher; Dec’d Quinn family, Attymass.
William, Mary & Patrick Murphy, Tramore.
Dec’d Members of St. Joseph’s Young Priests
Society.
Josephine, Stephen & Christy Ginty; John
& Joseph Ginty, 62 Greenhills Est.
1.10 p.m. Lunch time Mass.
Holy Week Ceremonies in the Cathedral
Holy Thursday, April 2
Liturgy of the Last Supper @8pm
Good Friday, April 3
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion @3pm
Holy Saturday, April 4
Easter Vigil @9pm
St. Patrick’s Church – Daily Masses
Monday, 30 March
8 a.m.
Intention
7.30 p.m. Edel & Joseph Doyle, 178 Greenhills Est.;
Paddy & Bridget Egan, Creggs Rd.; Pat &
Nellie Maloney; Deceased Egan & Maloney
families; John, Babs & Eleanor Seton.
Tuesday 31 March
8 a.m.
Evelyn & Michael Dempsey, Corrimbla
9.30 a.m. Patrick & Margaret Strogen, Lord Ed. St.
Wednesday 1 April
8 a.m.
Intention
9.30 a.m. Donors Intention
Holy Week Ceremonies in St. Patrick’s Church
Holy Thursday, April 2
Liturgy of the Last Supper @7pm
Good Friday, April 3
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion @3pm
Holy Saturday, April 4
Easter Vigil @9pm
Masses for Easter Sunday Morning April 5
Dawn Mass @6am in Leigue Cemetery on
Easter Sunday Morning April 5
St. Muredach’s Cathedral
Special Children’s Easter Sunday Morning
Mass in St. Patrick’s Church at 10am.
St. Patrick’s Church
10am & 12 noon
8.30am, 11am & 12.30pm
Baptisms: Ava Grace Kerins, Quignalecka
Jake Martin Dempsey Helly, Cluain na Ri
Francis Anthony Collins, Oaklawns
Marriage: Paul Campion, Botharnasop
Sarah Casey, Healy Tce.
Deaths:
Kathleen Lavin nee Loftus, Lord Ed. St./
Kentish Town, London
John Hopkins, Cluain na Ri, Ardnaree
Bridget Lawrence, nee McDonagh, Collaney
Patrick Gordon, Kentish Town,London & Faranoo
Shane Foody, London/Quignashee/Abbey Court
Martin Lundy, Tourlestrane, Aclare
Sr. Magdalene Judge, Convent of Mercy,
Claxton, Essex & Carrentreila
The Parish Team wish you and your families a
very Happy Easter !!
Cathedral Restoration Collection
for the weekend of March 22 amounted to €2647.
504 Cathedral Restoration Envelopes were received.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
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Trocaire
Thank you for your generosity
Please return Trocaire boxes by placing contents in an
envelope marked Trocaire and place in offertory collection
bag. Thank you for generosity and co-operation.
Divine Mercy Sunday April 12- Devotions 3pm to 6pm
The Novena to Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday and
finishes on Sunday April 12 in St. Patrick’s Church with
Devotions , Rosary, Talk, Chaplet and Mass at 4.45pm .
Confessions also available. Divine Mercy Novena Leaflets
available at Church doors.
Polish Community Confessions, Liturgy of the Eucharist and
Blessing of Food on Saturday April 4 at 6 p.m. in the Newman
Institute.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel closes this Sunday night March
29 and reopens on Easter Sunday Morning.
The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be open daily from
8.30am to 11pm for the Summertime.
Night Prayer from the Divine Office and the Rosary will be
recited during the last hour 10 pm– 11pm every evening.
Come and sing Songs of Hope An Ecumencial Evening of
Song with the singing of favourite hymns led by Ballina’s
Congregations, Choirs and Praise Groups on Sunday April 19
at 7 pm. in St. Michael’s Church of Ireland. Everyone welcome
to come and join the singing.
The Annual Easter Party in aid of Aware Easter Sunday
from 2pm-5pm in the Breaffy House Events Arena, Castlebar.
Great fun for the whole family - Meet the Easter Bunny, Free
Easter eggs, Bouncy Castles, face Painting, Pet Farm etc.
Just €6 per family. Tel. 0872890533
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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
Holy Week Confession Schedule
A Retreat for Busy People
in the Newman Institute from May 19th -25th
‘A gift to yourself and a gift to God’
It is a way of making a retreat in the midst of
daily living, as by taking some quiet time each day
on your own, you are enabled to find God in everyday
life, in all its ups and downs.
Wednesday
Penitential Service Cathedral @ 8 p.m.
Priest on Duty: 087-2586015
Holy Thursday Cathedral 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Good Friday
Cathedral -11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5 – 6 p.m.
St. Patrick’s -11 a.m. – 12 Noon
Holy Saturday Cathedral: 12 Noon – 1 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s 7pm – 8 p.m.
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 Thursday this week
A good selection of religious items and gift ideas for
First Holy Communion and Confirmation now in stock.
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday.
“Caught in the Net” Ballina Dramatic Society Production
Ballina Dramatic Society are delighted to be part of the
fundraising efforts for St. Muredach’s Cathedral and have
kindly offered the proceeds of the first night of their upcoming
production of Ray Cooney’s comedy play “Caught in the Net”.
The show runs from Wednesday April 15 to Saturday April 18
nightly at 8pm. Tickets €12/ €10 at Ballina Arts Centre.
Please support.
Ballina Family Resource Centre Mayo Cancer Support
Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm. Tel. 75573 or
094 9038407. 3 Week Mindful Course 7, 14, 21 April at 2
p.m. tel. 087 2804164.
Strictly Come Dancing in Twin Trees Hotel Easter Sunday
April 5 at 8 p.m. All proceeds to the renovation and extension
of Behy Community Hall . Tickets €20 from Behy N.S. or
Office Pro, Bridge St. Tickets not available on night itself.
Bonniconlon Bord na Nòg 5k Fun Run/Walk Easter
Saturday April 4 at 12pm. Registration from 10.30am at the
Community Centre. Cost €10 per person or €15 for a Family.
Refreshments served afterwards. Funds raised split 50 / 50
between Bord na Nòg and a worthy Community Cause.
Kilmoremoy Bereavement Support Group Ecumenical
Prayer Service for those Bereaved by Suicide in St.
Michael’s Church on Friday April 10 at 8 p.m.
Students from Youthreach Ballina Craft Sale on Friday April
17 at 10.30 a.m. in Further Education Centre, Cathedral Rd.
Proceeds to Western Alzheimers.
Rathkip/Shanaghy Res. Meeting Wed. April 1 in Dillon’s at 9
pm.
Moy Valley Resources Cake Sale in aid of the Over 55
Club and bus service in the Pastoral Centre on Sunday April
12 from 9.30am – 1.30am. All support greatly appreciated.
Fun Card Game in the Over 55 Club with savoury
refreshments from 2 pm-3.30pm on Tuesday March 31. Cost
€5. Bring a friend!
Mayo Pink Ribbon Golf Classic in support of breast cancer
research on April 24 & 25 in Ballina Golf Club. €40 per person
or €160 per team of 4. Tel Paul 086- 8053755, Ballina Golf
Club 21050 or log on www.mayopinkribbon.
St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Prize giving Awards
Night in the Courthouse Hotel on Thursday March 31 at 7
p.m. All prize winners requested to attend.
Killala Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 23
August – 28 August led Bishop. John Fleming ( Killala) and
Bishop Brendan Kelly ( Achonry) with Spiritual Directors : Fr.
Tom Doherty, Ballina tel. 096-71365 & Fr. John Moloney,
Kilkelly..
Details for Pilgrimage Section: Tel. Michael Walkin @
086- 6080763
Invalid Section: Mrs Mary Loftus- 096-31462.
Fully inclusive price €709.
Deposit €200 (non- refundable). Valid Passport & European
Health Insurance Card required.
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