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. . 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 . 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
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