Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 51510 - 93 22244 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary:
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33rd Sunday of the Year 14th November 2010
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P. Fr. Shane Crombie C.C. Fr. Seamus O'Connor C.C. Fr Patrick Donnelly C.C. Fr Kevin Fleming C.C Sr. Genny Hassey Sr. Margaret Burke
Mass Times
Weekend Masses Church of The Assumption Saturday (Vigil): 7.30pm Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm
St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow Sunday: 11.30am
Holy Days Church of The Assumption Vigil: 7.30pm Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm and 7.30pm
St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow Feast: 8.00pm
First Friday: 7.45am and 10.00am
Confessions Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
PARISH CENTRE
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-1pm; 2-5pm, for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc. Reception service available 5-9pm.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
Parish Shop selling a selection of religious items, Mon-Sat, 10.30am-1pm.
Teas/Coffees after 10.00 Mass Wednesdays & Fridays
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“HE WILL COME AGAIN”
“He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead”, we say in the Creed. Our notions of glory and judgement are not those of God. The psalm tells us there will be ‘justice and fairness’ in His judgements, not images of terror. There will be ‘an undoing of past suffering and a reparation of injustice’. Jesus, who suffered as Man, has infinite compassion.
However, we were given the gift of free will: Love would be impossible otherwise. Our hearts’ choices will affect what we experience when we finally find ourselves in the Presence of Love unveiled.
Today’s Gospel doesn’t offer us easy choices in this life, but Jesus assures us that He is with and that our endurance will ‘win us our lives’: win us life that endures in all its fullness.
Happiness is a wonderful commodity, the more you give, the more you have.
- Voltaire
NOTHING BUT BAD NEWS IN THE MEDIA!
We often think that there is nothing but bad news in the press, so we have decided to do something about it! On the first Sunday of Advent, November 28th, Tullamore Parish is launching its own paper! Well, more of an extended bulletin, with all parish information, news, photos and reviews. It will be issued three times a year; Advent, Lent and summer. The publication will help get the Good News of what happens in the parish to a wider audience. There is so much happening in the Parish, it is good to highlight all the effort and faith that builds up our community. Initially it will be called "Tullamore Spirit". HOWEVER, if you can come up with an innovative name, drop it in with your name and address to the parish centre, before November 21st. There is a very seasonal prize for the winner. If you have material, photos, information you would like to have included in the publication contact the parish centre.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Volunteers wanted to help out with Teas and Shop in the Parish Centre. If interested, please contact Tom, Parish Centre.
DODATEK POLSKI
Nastepna msza odprawiana w j.polskim odbedzie sie w niedziele 28/11/10 o godz14:30
Zapisy do Rady Polakow Diecezji Meath u ks. Janusza lub pod nr tel.Tomek 0876640020
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €3984; Durrow €223 Envelopes €3140 Thank you for your continued support
THE DEEP END
Leaps But No Bounds
Social isolation can damage your health as much as smoking can. According to new research it can be as bad for you as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day, or daily binge drinking. It’s twice as harmful as being obese. Good relationships are crucial for physical and mental health. This is true not just for the elderly as previously thought but for people of all ages. Those with strong bonds to others are 50 per cent less likely to die over a seven-year period, for example, than those lacking quality relationships. One researcher explains that having a sense of meaning in life helps people to take better care of themselves.
Today’s Second Reading (2 Thess 3:7-12) agrees. There, Paul says that we need to earn our bread. In other words, we must pull our weight in working with others for the common good. We don’t isolate ourselves emotionally or physically from others. We don’t become loafers, spongers or gossips. We remain active, and contribute to the common good. In that way, we remain in good shape – in every sense of the word.
It also means looking out for those who because of circumstances may find themselves either in, or slipping into, social isolation. It means being on the watch so that we never lose our sense of meaning, or because of indifference allow another to lose theirs. In that way we revere God’s name in those he created and, as the First Reading (Mal 3:19-20) so charmingly puts it, we go out to face life ‘leaping like calves from the stall’.
Fr Tom Cahill SVD, Divine Word Missionaries,
Intercom Nov 2010
PARISH CENTRE
Parish Shop, selling a selection of religious items, Mon-Fri, 10.30am-1pm; 1.30-9pm; Sat 10.30-11.30.
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-
1pm; 1.30-5pm, for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc. Reception service 5-9pm.
Teas after 10.00am Mass, Mon, Wed & Fri.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 15: 7.45 Valerie Kelly, Adams Villas
Tues 16: 7.45 Kieran, Mary & Sean Camon
10.00 Michael Cowley
Wed 17: 7.45 Patrick, Mary & John O’Hanlon
10.00 Michael & Margaret Martin, Clara Rd
Thurs 18: 10.00 Joseph & Mary Cassidy
Fri 19: 7.45 John, Margaret & Mary Jo O’Reilly
10.00 Ciaran, Mags & Lar Malone
Sat 20: 7.30 Paddy Beatty
Sun 21: 8.30 Frank O’Brien
10.00 McCormack Family
11.30 Michael ‘Buddy’ Bracken, 1st Ann
1.00 Joseph Whelan, Park Ave, Mon Mem
Durrow: Sun 21 John Roe, Mon Mem
Shared Mass Sat 20, 10am: Thomas Herley; O’Brien & Deegan Families; Joe & Mary Lambe; Tommy McRedmond; Kathleen Leonard; Dooley Family & Jimmy & Molly McGarry; Robert Lawlor; Edward & Dora Baribeault; Terry McDonald; Martin Heffernan; Michael, Mary & Jimmy Yeates & James, Elizabeth & Joe Dewane; Maud & Paddy O’Brien & Kelly Family; Kathleen Dwyer; Erney, Kathleen & Tony McGuire & Margaret & Peadar Smyth, Bridget & Paddy Kelly & Christa Brandt; Julia Kirby; Ellen Egan, Egan & Ricketts Families; Val Frisbee; Paddy, Mary & Mike Molloy; Thomas & Annie Finlay; Frank Nihill & Family; Michael Quinlan & Family; Josephine Dunne & Family; James & Bridget Caffrey & Betty Berry; James Scully & Family; Michael & Lena Killeavy & Family; Patsy McLoughlin & Colm, Julia & Josephine Madden & Eileen Seward; Ellen Butler; Tom & Rosie Martin; Freddie Warren & Gorman Family; Mary & John Joe Waldron & Family; Michael Horan; Anna Marie Treacy; Kitty & Seamus Martin; Patrick, Mary & Joe Fogarty; Brian Power & Family; Patrick Deegan; Dillane & Ruxton Families; Mary, Thomas & Michael Martin.
DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the families of Michael Keegan, Joe Walsh & Kathleen Bracken.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to God’s Family Eleanor Finlay, Diana Sikora, Ava Megan Browne, Hannah Rose Dunne, Ryan Patrick & Keane Scott Tyrrell, who were baptised recently.
COMMUNITY ATIVITIES
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: “To truly find Jesus as the friend and companion of our lives, we must first of all be acquainted with Him. Friend, do not be afraid of silence or stillness; listen to God; adore Him in the Eucharist”. Pope Benedict XVI. Ph 9321232.
LEGION OF MARY: Mass for deceased members, Mon 15, 7.30pm, Alfie Lambe House.
SCRIPTURE FOR DAILY LIVING: Thurs 18, Marian Hostel, 11.30am. Text Lk 21:5-19.
FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Thanks to all who supported coffee morning. Raffle winners: Claire Weir; Lily Whelan; Ailbhe & Clodagh Hynes.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: Snr Girl Guides public speaking competition, Wed 17, 7.30pm, Tullamore College. Local schools involved. All welcome to attend.
TULLAMORE TOWN FC: Ladies Party Night Fri 19, Club House, Leah Victoria Park, in aid of Schoolboys/Girls. Tickets €10, ph 086-3171257.
TULLAMORE COLLEGE: Open Night, Tues 16, 7pm; Enrolment Sat 27, 9.30am-12 noon.
LAOIS/OFFALY BRANCH ARTHRITIS IRELAND: Information Event - Raffle, refreshments & info leaflets, Thurs 18, Clonamore House, 7.30-9pm.
‘PETER PAN’ Youth Centre - Gala Night Tues 23, Cheese & Wine reception, €15; Wed 24-Sat 27, €10/€7; Ph 9322963 for more details.
OFFALY HOSPICE: Annual Public meeting to hear all about services provided, Wed 24, Court Hotel, 8pm. Also presentation to Sr Teresa on her retirement.
NIGHT PRAYER: Clonmacnois Fri 19, Mass at 10pm, Adoration follows, finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
READY: Annual Christmas Dinner, Wed 8, Bridge House, 8.30pm, €20. Ph 9341235.
BINGO in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital, GAA Centre, Wednesdays, 8.30pm.
BALLYKILMURRAY CEILI & SETS Mon, 8-10pm.
OFFALY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CO: Information on support of local communites & enterprises, Tues 16, Killeigh GAA, Thurs 17, Tubber GAA, 8-9.30pm. Ph 9322850.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Parish Support Services confidential phoneline (057) 93 26604 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 6-8pm
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling & premarriage course details. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.00pm 9341831, www.accord.ie
AA Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. 01-4538998 or 1890412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Health Centre, 018732699
Stop Smoking Clinic: Thurs 9.30am-1pm, General Hospital, Ph 9358944 for appointment.
MS Offaly Austin 0863760257;Mary 9323946. Helpline 1850233233
Grow Community Mental Health Movement meet Thursdays 3pm, GROW Office, Bolger House, Patrick St 9351124. Young Adult Group, Mondays, 7.30pm http://www.grow.ie/
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302
Regional Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre Tullamore, Mon – Fri 9.30am-2.30pmhttp://www.tullamorercc.ie/
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul Offaly Street 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Offaly St 9328268 http://www.dochasoffaly.ie/
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel
Shine. Supporting people affected by mental ill health, 9323111 , 0868525281. helpline 1890 621631
Midland Living Links - Suicide Bereavement Support Ph Bernie 0861600641
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm; 2pm -4pm; Thurs 2-6pm. 9352204
Brainwaves - Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm, 9346790
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061
Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1800201068 Tues 10am-1.00
Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 0861024743
Alzheimers Society Carers last Monday of month, 9328244; Dementia Specific Saturday Day Care Service Riada House, 10 am - 4 pm 086 3811 849.
Adult Educational Guidance Service 9327104
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month, 7.30pm, 0870648070 www.isarc.ie
Diabetes Assoc (Offaly) 1st Wed of month, Bridge House, 8pm. Ph 9321211 after 6pm.
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service: 9351886 Mon-Fri, 10am-12; 2-4pm.
Community Drugs Scheme: HSE helpline 1850241850.
Coeliac Support Group 93 43940
Amen. Male victims of domestic violence 046 90 23718
BRI (Acquired brain injury) advocacy and support 01 2355501 www.briireland.ie
Offaly Assoc for People with Intellectual Disability: 9343584 / 9341032.
ODAS A support for people with a disability: 9352204. www.odas.ie
Stammering Support - adult selfhelp group. 1st Thurs Month, Bridge House, 8 pm. 01 872 4405. http://www.stammeringireland.ie
Junior Chamber 2nd Wed Month, Bridge House, 8.30 pm. 087 0535077, email
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N.A. Meeting Tues, 7pm, Parish Centre.
Mothers Prayers, Wed 8pm, Parish Centre. All Mothers welcome.
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