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Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie
E-mail Parish Secretary:
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The Baptism of the Lord ~ 12th Jan 2020
Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P
Rt Rev Sean Heaney CC VG
Fr Kevin Fleming SSC
Fr. Luke Ohiemi C.C.
Fr. Fergal Cummins C.C.
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
Email:
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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.
BAPTISM
Baptism is one of God’s most beautiful gifts. We call it a gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own. From the very day of the Holy Spirit descending on the Apostles the young church celebrated and administered Baptism.
It was Peter who encouraged the crowd to repent and be Baptised in the name of Jesus Christ and they would receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism was given to anyone who believed in Jesus. Even in those early days Baptism was connected with faith. That is why we celebrate our Baptism at the Easter Vigil.
Jesus himself asked to be Baptised by John. It symbolizes his desire to identify with us so that he will be able to help us on our journey. He now changes from being a private person to a public figure.
At the baptism of Jesus the spirit descended on him like a dove. Everything had changed. Jesus had begun his journey to Jerusalem, to Calvary and the empty tomb.
Baptism is a sacrament of faith and faith needs the community of believers. At Baptism the Godparent is asked what he or she wants for the newly Baptised. The answer is faith.
Lord fill us with your Spirit that we may radiate the joy of the Gospel to those around us.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 13 7.45 Ned & Eileen Grennan
10.00 Jim Clarke
Tue 14 7.45 Michael Weir
10.00 Bridie Cullen
Wed 15 7.45 Marcella Martin
10.00 Patrick A Wrafter
Thu 16 10.00 Patrick Longworth (1st Ann.)
Fri 17 10.00 Patrick Clarke
Sat 18 10.00 John O’Toole, Pearse pk.
6.30 Peter Scully (1st Ann.)
Sun 19 8.30 Emer Champ Bracken
10.00 Pat Smyth, Rahan Rd
DURROW
Sun 19 11.30 John Ryan 1st Ann
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
MATTHEW 3:13-17
The Baptism of Jesus marks a turning point in his life and the start of his public ministry. Recall moments when your life changed and you moved into a new phase.
The experience was one in which Jesus had a new sense of his own identity. What have been the experiences which have helped shaped your sense of who you are?
How have you come to an awareness of being a child of God, beloved by God, and one on whom rests the grace of God?
It is surprising that Jesus, the Saviour of the world, asks to be baptised by John. The request symbolizes his desire to identify with us.
At the same time he is filled with the Holy Spirit. That step of identifying with us is an important element in his being able to help us.
Have you ever found that when someone identifies with you, it is easier for him/her to help you? Has your ability to identify with others had any impact on your effectiveness in helping others?
John Byrne osa Intercom
PARENTS OF CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
Next and last ritual for Confirmation:
Saturday 18th 6.30p.m. Mass Group 1
Sunday 19th 10.00a.m. Mass Group 2
Time of Reflection for parents: Tuesday 28th January in Tullamore, 7.30 p.m. (Approx 45 mins)
Date of Confirmation Saturday 8th February 2020
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Te next available Baptism dates are Sat. Jan. 18th.; Sat. Jan. 25th.; and Sun. Feb. 2nd. in Tullamore and Sun. Feb. 9th. in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed. Jan. 15th.
To book in for the meeting and baptisms, contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office, Mon. - Fri., 9:30 am - 5:00 pm.
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.
BAPTISMS
Welcome to God’s Family, Caoimhe Carmel Molloy & Saoirse Elisabeth Molloy, who were baptised recently.
DEATHS
We offer our sympathy to the families of Nora Kenaney, Mary Hanley (nee Mulligan), Kathleen Lynam & James Bermingham
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €3,334; Holy Day €1,611
Durrow €444
Envelopes €2,525
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST, 1996
COMMUNITY NOTICES
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL: Hospital chapel: Tues: 10-11am, urgent, Thurs: 3-4pm, Sat. 12-1pm & 2-3pm.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: 24th Oct 2020. For details, ph. Pat 0863192399, PJ 0868796190, Luke 0879113118.
RAINBOWS: Peer support group for children aged 7-12 who have experienced death or separation in their family.
Parental meeting, Mon Jan 13, 7pm, St. Marys Youth Centre
Starts Jan 27, 6.45pm-7.30pm, ph. Anne 086 1569510
LEGION OF MARY: Rosary in the Alfie Lambe House, Mon 13th 8.15pm. all welcome.
MOTOR NEURONE CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Thank you to all who gave so generously & to earth Angel Aideen Byrne for the cuppa. Most appreciated.
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS COURSE: Court Hotel, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb, 9.30-4.30, Fee €70, FREE to JSB or JSA, ph. 0579357480 www.localenterprise.ie/Offaly.
GROW SUPPORT GROUP: meets Wed 11am, Tullamore Library. Ph.Michelle 086 418 3805. Visit www.grow.ie.
TULLAMORE TOASTMASTERS: Proudly Present Tomi Reichental, Holocaust Survivor, Townhouse, Thur 16 8pm, €10.
ACT (ACCESSIBLE COUNSELLING TULLAMORE): Open day, Mon 20th Jan, 3-7pm, Millennium House, Main St. Psychotherapy & Counselling provided by qualified Professional Counsellors ph. 083 3555951 to make an appointment.
FOUND: Two decade rosary with medal of St. Benedict, ph 0877653148.
DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Drop In Centre, Offaly St, Mon to Thurs, 10am-2pm. Phone 9328268.
OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment. Lotto
SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232.
MIDLAND LIVING LINKS (Supporting the suicide bereaved). Ph 0861600641.
BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE offering a range of free/affordable services. Ph 0579353177/9353441, email:
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HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED: for French students in July and August. Contact Marie on 0874154983 after 3pm or text host.
NEW YEARS PRAYER VIGIL: Cluain Chiarán, Clonmacnois, Fri 17th Jan. Mass 9pm. Adoration, prayers, and refreshments follow until 2.15am. Ph. Dave 085-7746763
MEDJUGORJE: Easter Monday April 13th 2020, 7 nights. Ph. Paul Galvin, 0878375407.
PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND: Edenderry Parish, 24th April 2020, €815, pp, for information contact Piotr, 0860661823.
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