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. I do not Restoration boast of preaching the gospel, it is aofduty Cathedral Collection for thesince weekend 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 St. Muredach’s Cathedral 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 St. Patrick’s Church 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 info@ballinacu.ie 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 over55club@moyvalley.ie 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. 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