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MARTHA & MARY

Martha and Mary welcomed Jesus into their home.  While Martha rushed to prepare a meal for him, Mary sat down at his feet and listened to his words of wisdom.  It is not surprising that Martha should have been upset because she was doing all the household chores, while her sister enjoyed a conversation with Jesus, however, Jesus’ comments must have surprised her:

“Martha, Martha, you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one.  It is Mary who has chosen the better part.”

Clearly, Jesus is telling us to get our priorities in life correct.  Time for God in prayer, must be first and foremost in our lives, not the pursuit of wealth and pleasure.

“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God” Jesus tells us, and all our other needs will be provided.  (Mt 6:33)

God created persons to be loved and things to be used.
  Whenever this order is reversed...
tragedy results.
- Revel Howe

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
Luke 10:38-42
1 The two sisters symbolise the contemplative and active dimensions of life, at times difficult to balance. What wisdom have you learned through life experiences on how to strike a balance between prayer and action?

2 Many people misunderstand hospitality. They worry and fret about decorating the house and preparing abundant food. Yet sometimes it is something else that is needed to make people feel at home, namely, to sit with guests and to listen to them speaking. What has been your experience of being a cherished guest and when have you been able to make others feel welcome and at home?

3 We can make the same mistake in relation to people who are important to us in life: children, friends, parents or others. We can worry and fret about doing things for them when perhaps the important thing is to give them time and to listen to them. What does your experience tell you?

4 When it comes to welcoming God into our lives, one appropriate response is to give time listening to God’s word. When have you found time devoted to the word of God enriching for you?

John Byrne OSA, Intercom July/Aug 10

FIRST FRIDAY MASS

From September onwards the 7.30pm Mass in the Church of the Assumption on the First Friday of the month will be discontinued.

PARISH FUNDRAISER

Tickets are now available for our parish draw, which will take place on Sept 30th. The aim of this draw is to help to repay the 1.5 million borrowed to build the Parish Centre.

PARISH WEBSITE

Log on to www.tullamoreparish.ie DAYS IN TULLAMORE

CEMETERY

Clonminch Sunday 22nd August, 6.00pm
Durrow Sunday 5th September.

DODATEK POLSKI
Nastepna msza odprawiana w j.polskim odprawiana bedzie 25/07/10 o godz 14:30.
Polecajmy w swych modlitwach naszego ksiedza Janusza, ktory obchodzi w poniedzialek 19/07 swoje trzydzieste szoste urodziny.

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.

DURROW MASS INTENTIONS

As from 1st Sept, the 1st Sunday of each month will be a Shared Mass. The remaining Sundays will be for Months Memories and 1st Anniversaries. Holy Day Masses will also be Shared Masses.  All who have booked Anniversary Masses (including 1st Anniversaries), in Durrow Church for after 1st September please contact the Parish Office to reschedule these Masses where necessary. 

There are quiet a few Masses still to be sorted!

PARISH COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €4454; Durrow €185 Envelopes: €2630.  Thank you for your continued support.

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MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 19:
7.45 Ina Wrafter
10.00 Thomas & Mary Bracken, Slate House
Tues 20:
7.45 Mary O’Neill & Margaret Toohey
10.00  Bro Mark Hogan
Wed 21:
7.45 Michael Reade, Ashley Court
10.00 Nan Kenny, Church Rd
Thurs 22:
7.45 James & Marina Hogan, 21 Clontarf Rd
10.00 Catherine & Thomas Egan, Daingean Rd & Mary Vickers, Park Ave
Fri 23 :
7.45 Joe, Brigid, Jane & Harry Higgins, Chapel St
10.00 Willie Duffy, Healy St
Sun 25:
8.30 Peter Flynn, Arden Vale
10.00 Con Leavy & Colette Grennan, Ballyduff
11.30 Eddie Rogers, 1st Ann
1.00 O.N.E.
Durrow: Fri 23 (8pm)Paddy Pidgeon, Ballydaly, 1st Ann; Sun 25 Thomas Pidgeon

Shared Mass Sat 24, 10am:
Mary Jane Poland; Seamus Morris; Michael McNamara; Philly Deevy; Edward Carroll;
Deevy & Cunningham Families; Brickland Family; Nancy Lowbridge; Michael & Elizabeth Maher;
Joseph, Elizabeth & Margaret Whelan; Richard & Nora Geoghegan & Finola Reynolds;
Edward Lynam & Family; Michael Malone; Mary & Malachy Fallon; James Feery; Peter & Mary Larkin; O’Meara Family; Robert, Christina & Robert Jnr McNair; Winifred, Joe & Patrick Clarke,
Kathleen Kelly & Sarah Fletcher; Arthur Hanlon, Behan Family & Dolores Keyes;
Peter Cunningham & Family & Michael & Mary Martin & Family; Christo, Andrew & Esther Pender;
Marion Galvin; Paddy & Padraig Hogan; James & Kathleen O’Rourke; Joseph & Elizabeth Geoghegan;
Mary Nihill; Michael Mulvihill; Hugh Whelan; Dunne Family; John, Maura & Michael Gibbons & James Moyney; Mary Ellen Minnock.

DEATHS:  We offer our sympathy to the families of  Micheal McGibney, Peadar Hensey, Michael McDonagh, Frank Donoghue & John Kilmartin.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone  9326604.

NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome to God’s family Kelly Kate O’Callaghan, Billy Joseph Heffernan, Cathryn Stella Rose Ryan-O’Brien, Daniel Stanislaw Leszczynski, Julia Kielkiewicz & Amelia Anna Blocinska who were baptised recently.

WELCOME to those of you who are on holidays here are just passing through.  We hope you have a pleasant stay and a safe journey.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: “The Blessed Sacrament is exposed.  God is here in the figure of the sacred bread of the host.  The love of God is present in the person of His only Son.  I count my blessings and give thanks for all He gives me”.  (Fr Ernest Ranly).  Ph  9321232

PARISH PILGRIMAGES:  Shrines of France 30 Aug-6 Sept, Fr Shane Crombie.  Ph Pat 086 3192399.

LEGION OF MARY:  Weekly meetings Tues, 7pm, Alfie Lambe House.  New members welcome.  Ph 0863143302.

ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:  Meeting Thurs 22, 8.15pm, Parish Centre.

JOB SEEKING SKILLS COURSE @ TULLAMORE JOB CLUB:  2 week FREE course in CV & Job Applications, interviews, computer skills. Contact FAS Office.
Need help to find a job? FREE resources including internet access, vacancies, phones, printer, photocopier, information & advice. Contact Majella or Peter, Offaly Local Development Company, Millennium House, Main St,  9352467.

WEEKLY BINGO IN AID OF TEMPLE ST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL commencing Wed 28, 8.30pm, GAA Centre.

O.N.E. (Tullamore Branch) annual Mass for deceased members, Sun 25, 1pm.  All welcome.

ROUND IRELAND CYCLE FOR BOTHAR:  Fr Gerard Byrne to cycle through 32 counties from 16th July for 10 days in aid of Bothar.  You can make a donation through Ulster Bank, Limerick, sort code 98-60-20 a/c 28225049 or Bothar Fundraising Office, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo. 

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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

Tullamore Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Counselling Service, 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

N.A.   Meeting Tues, 7pm, Parish Centre.

Mothers Prayers, Wed 8pm, Parish Centre. All Mothers welcome.