A line in a very old song called “Father O’Flynn” goes: ‘of priests there’s a charming variety’. The same can be said of saints. Today’s feast of “All Saints” invites us to celebrate, not just the saints who are canonized, but also “our own folk”. We are to take pride in our people who have enriched the Church with their quiet witness. Their lives were lived unnoticed and their names are not known. But Jesus knows their names - they are His people, His saints.
We thank God for saints we have known and know - people who attend the hungry, the aged, the marginalized. We thank Him for those who keep loving and forgiving with an energy worthy of God. They are among us still and maybe we are lucky enough to be part of the same crowd - ordinary people
“You can meet them in school, or in lanes, or at sea, Or in Church, or in trains, or in shops, or at tea”.
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
ALL SOULS
Tomorrow, Monday 2nd, is the Feast of All Souls. Masses are as follows: Tullamore 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm; Durrow 8.00pm.
All Masses offered Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th, as well as all First Friday Masses, will be offered for all those on the Lists of the Dead.
MASS FOR BEREAVED
On Saturday 7th, the 10.00am Mass will be offered for all our parishioners who have lost a loved one during the past year, and all our bereaved.
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DODATEK POLSKI
Nastepna Msza Swieta odprawiana w j. polskim odbedzie sie 22/11/09 o godz. 14:30.
" Chce isc z Toba...lecz nogi za slabe
- potykam sie o wlasna uleglosc
Chce isc z Toba...lecz serce za male
- nie dosc w Nim Zywej Milosci
Chce isc z Toba...lecz umysl zbyt smialy
- szuka sensu choc pojac nie moze
Chce isc z Toba...lecz wiara za mała
- nie dorasta do wielkosci ziarnka
Chce isc z Toba...lecz jestem człowiekiem
- niegodnym o Panie Twej chwaly
Chce isc z Toba...wiec tak jak zebrak
- prosze o MILOSIERDZIE "
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
Matthew 5:1-12
1 The blessings in the Beatitudes are primarily future blessings, but there can be an anticipation of the blessings in the present. At first reading, some Beatitudes may seem to describe circumstances that you would like to avoid at all costs. Read them slowly. Stay with each one for a while. Let yourself get a sense of the paradox involved in each one. Perhaps you have had an experience of a deeper and more authentic life, a blessing, when:
• you were poor – you knew your need of God;
• you mourned – could feel for others;
• you were meek – not emotionally out of control;
• you hungered and thirsted for some cause;
• you were merciful rather than vengeful;
• you were pure in heart – a person of integrity, whose actions and intentions correspond;
• you were a peacemaker;
• you were persecuted because you stood for something.
John Byrne OSA, Intercom Nov 09
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PARISH CENTRE
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-1pm; 1.30-5pm, for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc.
Reception service available 5-9pm.
Parish Shop selling a selection of religious items, Mon-Sat, 10.30am-1pm.
Teas/Coffees after 10.00 Mass Wed & Fri.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
WHAT IS FAITH? WHAT IS TRUTH? WHO CAN I BELIEVE? WHERE IS GOD?
The series of talks which aim to explore the relevance of faith in Ireland today and the benefits it can provide for us, concludes Tuesday next at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre.
MASS INTENTIONS
Thurs 5: 7.45 William & Eileen Rossiter, Clara Rd
10.00 Peter Duffy, Convent View
Sat 7: 10.00 Bereavement Mass
7.30 Josephine Brennan, 1st Ann
Sun 8: 8.30 Brian, Tom, Anne & Brian Snr Power
10.00 Jim & Peg Dolan, Clontarf Rd
11.30 Thomas Dooner Power, Mon Mem
1.00 Ernie Lovett, Kilbride Park, Mon Mem
Durrow: Sun 8 Gabrielle Pohl, 1st Ann
SHARED MASSES: The Shared Masses on Sat 21 Nov, Sat 19 Dec & Sat 23 Jan are booked up. There are a limited number of places available for Sat 20 Feb.
As there is such a demand for the shared Mass, please do not book your loved ones in for these Masses if you already have an individual Mass arranged for them, and the intentions to be for the anniversary of deaths only.
DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the families of Millie Bryan, Tommy Smyth & Mary McGill.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €3911; Durrow €252
Envelopes: €2620
Thank you for your continued support.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Orla O’Sullivan & Conor McCabe.
Couples must give 6 months notice to church & 3 months notice to Registrar, Births, Deaths & Marriages. For pre-marriage course, ph 9341831 or www.accord.ie
COMMUNITY GROUPS
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: “I must love Him and come to visit Him in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I must not leave Him alone; He loves me too much”, St Peter Julian Eymard. Hours still available. Ph 9321232.
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LITURGY GROUP: Meeting Tues 10, 6.30pm. Note change of date.
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HOLY HOUR FOR PREVENTION OF SUICIDE Thurs 5, 7-8pm, Day Chapel.
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PIONEERS: Meeting Wed 3, 8pm, Parish Centre. Members wishing to receive silver/gold/Fr Cullen emblems or those wishing to join ph Larry, 9321313. “The Pioneer” on sale in Legion of Mary Stall, church grounds.
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ALFIE LAMBE HOUSE: Thanks to all who supported recent church gate collection.
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SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Meeting Tues 3, 7pm, Mercy Convent. New members welcome.
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CHILDREN OF MARY: Meeting Tues 3, 8pm.
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HARD OF HEARING SUPPORT GROUP: Coffee moring, Wed 4, 11am, Resource Centre, Church St. Ph 9351606.
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TULLAMORE GARDEN CLUB: Demo on pots & containers & AGM, Wed 4, 8pm, Days Hotel. Ph Eileen 9352312.
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GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY presents Cara O’Sullivan & Degani Ensemble, Sun 8, 8pm, Charleville Castle.
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FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Coffee Morning, Thurs 5, Parish Centre, after 10am Mass.
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TULLAMORE ICA: Outing to Kilkenny, Sat 7, leaves Daingean Rd carpark 9am sharp. Ph Pauline 0876196472 or Linda 9332632.
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TULLAMORE WOMEN’S GROUP: AGM Tues 3, 7.30pm, Parish Centre.
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TABLE QUIZ: Ballycommon House, Sat 7, 9.30pm in aid of Kilmurry Community Centre.
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FATIMA: Pilgrimage , 10-17 May (Pope will be there at that time). Ph Fr Lorenzo 0876630231.
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1ST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: Ballycommon, Fri 6, 7.30-9pm. Silent Prayer 7.30pm followed by Mass celebrated by Fr Rory O’Brien, 7.45pm.