PHOTOS ON PARISH WEBSITE
St Therese Novena; ‘Do this in Memory’; Durrow Cemetery Sunday;10am Family Mass
Log on to www.tullamoreparish.ie
WHAT IS FAITH? WHAT IS TRUTH? WHO CAN I BELIEVE? WHERE IS GOD?
The parish presents a series of talks which aim to explore the relevance of faith in Ireland today and the benefits it can provide for us. They will commence on Tuesday 13th at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre and continue for the following four Tuesdays.
DODATEK POLSKI
Nastepna Msza Swieta odprawiana w j. polskim odbedzie sie 25/10/09 o godz. 14:30.
Wszystkich chcacych uczcic pamiec bliskich, ktorzy odeszli juz z tego swiata zapraszamy na msze z okazji Wszystkich Swietych, ktora odbedzie sie 01/11/09 o godz. 16:30.
"Panie prosze spraw, aby zycie mi nie bylo obojetne,
Abym zawsze kochal to, co piekne,
Pozostawil cieply slad na czyjejs rece."
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
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Mark 10:17-30
1. We often get satisfaction from the things we own, clothes, cars, homes, gadgets or money. There would be something unnatural if we did not. But what happens to us when our possessions begin to ‘own’ us, when they take a hold of us, when we become obsessed with them? Jesus seeks followers who have the freedom to let go of possessions in order to be a servant of others. In whom have you seen this freedom? When have you experienced it yourself?
2. Growth implies change. That change sometimes means letting go of something we have at this moment: job, status, home, security or something else we value. There can be an apparent loss in letting go but when have you found that you gained by having the freedom to let go of something you had previously clung to?
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3. The disciples thought that Jesus was making impossible demands of people following him. He acknowledged that discipleship was impossible to us on our own efforts alone. How have you experienced the benefits of the help of others and of God when you were faced with difficulties in life?
John Byrne OSA, Intercom October 09
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.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 12: 7.45 Joe O’Brien, Daingean Rd
10.00 James, Maureen & Cathleen Keenan, Arden Heights
Tues 13: 7.45 Christine Dunne, Killiskea
10.00 Bill Byrne, O’Molloy St
Wed 14: 7.45 Joe & Ian Farrelly, Connolly Park
10.00 John Farrell
Thurs 15: 7.45 Patricia McCabe, Clara Rd & Holland
10.00 Kate Mills, O’Molloy St
Fri 16: 7.45 Esther & Michael Hoey
10.00 Charles & Agnes Rogers, Clara Rd
Sat 17: 10.00 Pamela Finlay, Daingean Rd
7.30 Patrick Rattigan, Mon Mem
Sun 18: 8.30 Noel Egan, Marian Place; William & Sarah Doyle, O’Molloy St
10.00 Sylvia Meehan, Daingean Rd
11.30 Mary Ann O’Connor, Mon Mem
1.00 Paddy Mannion, Mon Mem
Durrow: Fri 16 Stephen Lynam, 1st Ann (8pm)
Sat 18 Edel Duignan, Mon Mem (12noon)
Sun 18 Geoghegan Family, Frevenagh
Shared Masses: Next available shared Mass is on Saturday 20th 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. The intentions at these Masses are for the anniversary of deaths only.
DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the families of Thomas Power & Josephine Keeney.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €4659; Durrow €259
Envelopes: €2764
Thank you for your continued support.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Aisling McGee & Matthew Walsh.
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
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to God’s family Lucy Molloy, Alison Judge, Scott John Halloran, Ronan James Loughman, Brody Josh Duffy Bateson, Poppy Gabby O’Toole Molloy, Ashden John James Minnock, Weronika Maria Dusza & Jack Henry Joseph Haverty who were baptised recently.
Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month and in Durrow on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a pre-baptism meeting which takes place in the Parish Centre at 8.30pm on designated Wednesdays.
To book in for meeting and baptism, please contact the parish secretary at the Parish Centre.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: Hours still available. For details ph 9321232.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD ROSARY FOR OCTOBER: Kathleen Cahill, Adams Villas, Mon 7.30pm; Marie Dooley, Spollenstown, Tues 7.30pm.
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JACK & JILL FOUNDATION WANT YOUR OLD MOBILE PHONES: Please drop them in to the Parish Centre or Sacristy. Parts used to fund projects to help children in the developing world.
SCRIPTURE FOR DAILY LIVING: Marian Hostel, Thurs 15, 11.30am. Text 2 Cor 2:5-11.
READY: Social Evening, Foresters, Wed 14, 9pm (note time). Refreshments served. All welcome.
LEGION OF MARY: Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Tues 13, 8.15pm. Church gate collection Sat 17/Sun 18.
PIONEERS: Apply now for silver/gold/Fr Cullen medals. Ph Larry 9321313. Same applies to enrolments at any time.
PADRE PIO GROUP: Mass Tues 13, 8pm, Church of the Assumption.
KILBRIDE CEMETERY MASS Sun 18, 4pm. All are welcome.
METHODIST HARVEST SERVICE Sun 11, 7.30pm, Methodist Church, led by Rev Steven Foster, Longford, followed by tea. All welcome.
GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY presents a Touring Austrian Piano Trio, Charleville Castle, Fri 16, 7.30pm. All welcome.
DURROW CEILI CLUB: Ceili, Tues 13, 9-12, Durrow Hall.
PUB QUIZ in aid of Rehab, Maunsells, Whitehouse, Thurs 15, 8.30pm.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT PARENTS FIRST: Parents/grandparents wanted to pass on valuable knowledge & experience. Ph Dolores/Mary 9322996, 0861959221, 9.15am-2.30pm, Mon-Fri.
“RAISING AWARENESS OF ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION FOR PARENTS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS”: Free info session, Wed 14, Laois Education Centre, Block Rd, Portlaoise. Booking essential. Ph Yvonne 0578672400.