Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
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17th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 29th July 2018

Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P
Rt Rev Sean Heaney CC VG
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr Kevin Fleming SSC
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke    

MASS TIMES 

Weekend Masses

Church of the Assumption:  Saturday (Vigil) 6.30pm

Sunday 8.30a.m, 10.00a.m, 11.30am & 1.00p.m

St Colmcille’s Church Durrow:  Sunday 11.30a.m

Holy Days

Church of the Assumption: 7.45a.m, 10.00a.m, 1.10p.m, 6.30p.m.

St Colmcille’s Church Durrow: Vigil 8.00pm

Weekday Masses 

Monday-Friday 7.45am & 10.00am

Saturday 10.00am 

First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am

CONFESSIONS

Saturday:  12 noon-1.00pm, 3.00-4.00pm

GET IN TOUCH

St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore, Phone: 0579321587

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Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm; 1.30-5pm to book weddings, baptisms, certs, etc;  

Reception service 5-9pm.

Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily.  

Parish Shop selling a selection of religious items.  

Teas after 10am Mass Mon, Wed & Fri.  

Meeting Rooms available: Contact Administrator for details of rates, availability etc. 

Parish Support Services:  Bereavement Listening, etc.  For appointment, ph 0579326604, Monday-Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6.00-8.00pm.

THE BREAD OF LIFE

In today’s reading we have two stories on the theme of bread. The first concerns Elisha feeding a hundred men with twenty barley loaves and still having some left over. The second story is that of Jesus feeding as many as five thousand with five barley loaves and two fish. Again the pieces left over were picked up, “so that nothing gets wasted”. We notice that in the miracle of feeding the multitude Jesus used the same gestures as for the Eucharist – “Jesus took the loaves gave thanks, and gave them out to all”.

The Gospel account tells us of Jesus’ concern for the people who have been following him. Not only does he nurture their spiritual needs with his words and teachings, but his love extends also to their physical needs. The miraculous act of feeding the five thousand shows his concern, compassion, generosity and indeed, saving power.

Jesus Himself taught us to pray for “our daily bread” as the central symbol of our existence. The nourishing bread is of enduring significant to our faith. In the Eucharist, we remember that Jesus offered himself completely for the salvation of all. He is the bread of Life that satisfies the deepest hungers of the human heart.

In the Eucharist, we received Jesus Himself, the Bread of Life, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity. Do you see the sign of the bread in the Eucharist for what it really is?

20th INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ORGAN SERIES 2018

Tuesdays, 8.00pm. Church of the Assumption, Tullamore

Tuesday July 31st – 20th Anniversary Special

Colm Byrne, NSO Trumpeter. Gerard Gillen, Organ.

Admission €12 Concessions €8.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

John 6:1-15

At the heart of this story we are told that Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks and distributed them. In our day this reminds us of the Eucharist, the bread of life, with which Jesus feeds us. Can you recall an experience of the Eucharist that was especially significant for you? What was it that made it different? How did it influence your understanding of the Eucharist?

Take, give thanks, distribute. The actions of Jesus also suggest an attitude to time, gifts and living. We take what we are given, give thanks, and use what we have. Have you found that having a grateful heart for what you have been given has made it easier for you to share with others?

From what seemed meagre and inadequate resources many were fed. When have you found that when your gratefully use what little resources you have the results are beyond your expectations?

Jesus chose to involve those around him in feeding the people. Have there been times when you have experienced benefits from calling on those around you to use their gifts to help with a task? 

John Byrne, osa, Intercom 2018  

MUSINGS

‘Hope is the leaven that, in those first years of engagement and marriage, makes it possible to look beyond arguments, conflicts and problems and to see things in a broader perspective. It harnesses our uncertainties and concerns so that growth can take place.

Hope also bids us to live fully in the present, giving our all to the life of the family, for the best way to prepare a solid future and to live well in the present’

Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia, 219

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Clonminch Cemetery Sunday will be on 19th August at 1.00pm.

Durrow Cemetery Sunday will be on 9th September.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

… Let prayer be the key of your day and the lock of your night …

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The next available Baptism dates are Sat 18th, Sat 25th Aug & Sat 15th Sept in Tullamore & Sun 09th Sept in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 15th Aug.

To book in for the meeting and baptisms, contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

It is advisable to give six months’ notice of your intention to marry to both the Church and the Registrar.  To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary, Monday-Friday, 9.30am-5.00pm.  

All couples getting married must attend a pre-marriage course.  Contact ACCORD, 9341831 or www.accord.ie. ACCORD also available for marriage and relationship counselling.

NB:  NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN MUST BE IN THE PARISH CENTRE BY 9.30AM WEDNESDAY.

Only notices from parish groups, non-profit making organisations & clubs included.

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 30    10.00  Seamus McDonagh 

Tues 31     7.45  Margaret O’Connor 

               10.00  Mary Jane Poland, Church St

Wed 01      7.45  Elizabeth Larkin, William St 

               10.00  Robert Smyth

Thurs 02    7.45  Margaret & Patrick Carroll, Puttaghaun

               10.00  Tom McKenna

Sat 04        6.30  John Boland, Mon Mem

Sun 05       8.30  Kathleen & Michael Bracken, 21 Davitt St

               10.00  Noel Weatherhead

               11.30  John Dench, Mon Mem

                1.00  Esther Cunningham, 1st Ann

Shared Mass, Sat 04, 10am: Sheila & Edward Buggy; Margaret Deevy; Paddy & Peggy Plunkett, Chantell Martin; Cleary Family; Edward Joy; Ger Colsh; John & Alice Gorman; O’Meara Family; W.J & Delia Keegan & Family; Michael, Agnes, Phylis & Maura McGinn; Bernie & Margaret Ward, sons John, Paddy & Laurence, daughter in-law Tracy & baby Ellen; Patrick O’Shaughnessy; Michael, Mary & Lawless Family; James & Marina Hogan & Family, Jacob Family; Theresa, Andy & Mary Duffy; Frances Vickers; Betty & Paul Pender. 

Durrow Shared Mass, Sun 05, 11.30am: Maudie & Michael Walsh; Vincent Ward; Stephen Fox & grandparents; James & Mary Healion; Annmarie Lynam; John & Margaret Minnock & granddaughter Regina.

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the family of Pat McLoughlin.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s Family Jack Patrick Healy, Culann Francie McManamon, Savannah Kerrigan & George Elliot Humphreys who were baptised recently.

PARISH COLLECTION

Tullamore €3144; Durrow €162

Envelopes €2628

Thank you for your continued support

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER,  OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST, 1996  

COMMUNITY NOTICES

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL:  Can you sit an hour with the Lord: Most Urgent: Fri 3-4am & 4-5am or any other hour? Ph: 0851162668.

1ST FRI/SAT DEVOTIONS TO UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY: Fri Aug 3, Parish Centre: Rosary 6.15pm, Mass 7pm. All Welcome.

ROSARY FOR LIFE: offered every Monday evening  6.30pm. Church of the Assumption. Please join us for this intention. 

MEDJUGORJE GROUP PILGRIMAGE: 7nights led by spiritual director, 6-13 Oct. Cost: €700. More info ph: Paul 0878375407.

DÓCHAS OFFALY CANCER BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Free 12 week programme starting Thurs Sept 6, 7-9pm.   Facilitated by an accredited counselor. Further info: Marie/Lynn 0579328268 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE to Knock, Sun 12. Bus from Parochial House 9.30am. Further info from P.J: 0876386270.

BALLYCOMMON TTC offers a free friendly Call Service for senior members of the community & a wide range of course available. For more info ph: 0579353177/53441. B.O.L.D Lotto Results 23/07/2018: 11, 13, 18, 25 Bonus: 16.

FIRST SATURDAY IN HONOUR OF OUR BLESSED LADY: St. Ronan’s Parish Church Taughmaconnell, Sat 4, 2pm.Enquiries:  Kathleen/Paul 0877828283 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

TULLAMORE PHOENIX INDOOR MARKET supporting local charities every Sat, 10am - 3pm. Kilcruttin. Any queries Ph: Mary 0879050910.

SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment.

SOSAD: Free Confidential Counseling Service. Ph: 0579346704. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

AWARE: Free Support & Self Care Group every Mon, (except Bank Holidays), 7.30 Riada House, Arden Rd.