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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The Parish Office has now moved to St Mary’s Parish Centre on Benburb St and will be open from 9.30am-1.00pm & 1.30-5.00pm. To book Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc, please call during these times.
Sunday - 3rd May 2009
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P. Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C. Fr. Shane Crombie C.C. Fr. Seamus O'Conner 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, 10.00am and 7.30pm
Confessions Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
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WANTED: PASTORAL LEADERS
“What is sought for are not highly intelligent priests, but those who are ‘pastoral’ - those who have a heart for the people, who know the people under their care and are concerned for them, those who mirror Jesus the Good Shepherd today.” (The Eucharist - Liturgy & Life, 3 May 09)
On this Vocations Sunday, we visualise Jesus the Good Shepherd, who knows each of us personally, is concerned for our needs, leads us to His Father, and ultimately lays down his life for us.
Thank God, most of those who are called to be priests and religious today, do not have to lay down their lives for their flocks; but the pastoral characteristics of the Good Shepherd are still the ideal requirements for priestly vocation.
It is noteworthy that in this time of economic recession, there is neither unemployment nor redundancy in the priesthood or religious life, and there are plenty of vacancies.
School leavers and young adults are reminded to listen for the Call of Jesus to volunteer for service in His Ministry. The rest of us are asked to pray that younger people will be generous in responding to the Call.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
We all have a vocation. The first vocation or call is to the follow Jesus in our everyday life. We are called into the Church at baptism and every day we try to answer that call by the way we live. Christ, however, calls some to follow him in a particular way, in the priesthood and the consecrated life. If you feel that God may be drawing you in this way do not be afraid to answer the call. The decision to become a priest and enter the seminary may seem huge, but with courage and faith all things are possible. If you feel you are 'called' you might like to talk to one of the priests in the parish. This does not mean you have to sign up, but giving yourself the chance to explore the plan God has for you. Vocations come from communities like ours - ordinary people, from ordinary families and ordinary ways of life. Today the Lord who is the Good Shepherd may be saying to you, "come follow me".
BANK HOLIDAY
Tomorrow is a Bank Holiday. There will be one Mass only at 11.00am
JUNIOR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Junior PPC conducted a survey among 1st year students (school year 2007-2008) about their religious attitudes. They will speak about the results at Masses next weekend.
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
There is a qualitative difference between a casual acquaintance and a relationship characterised by understanding and care. What changes have you experienced in your relationships as your love and knowledge of other increased? What was it like for you to experience that change?
The good shepherd ‘lays down his life for the sheep’. When has your care for another led you to ‘lay down your life’ for that person, e.g, as a friend, parent, spouse, son or daughter? When have you known another to do this for you?
What do these experiences of love and care in human relationships reveal to you about God’s love for you?
(John Byrne OSA, Intercom May 09)
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
MASS INTENTIONS
Tues 5: 7.45 Nora Hughes, O’Moore St 10.00 John, Lucy & Luke Bracken Wed 6: 7.45 Helen Power & baby Rory 10.00 Jamie McDonald, Arden View Thurs 7: 7.45 Jack & Frances Wrafter 10.00 Sean Pender Fri 8: 7.45 William & Sean O’Reilly, Healy St 10.00 Gretta McAuliffe Sat 9: 10.00 Joseph McCarthy 7.30 Bridie Dunne, Mon Mem & Paddy Dunne Sun 10: 8.30 Michael Clooney 10.00 Marie Brennan 11.30 Josephine Bracken, 1st Ann 1.00 Annie Brown, 1st Ann
Durrow Sun 10 John & Mary Murray, Coolnahiley
DEATHS: We offer our sympathies to the families of Joe Feehan, Joe Dowling, Paddy Boland & Sr Patrick Deegan If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
SHARED MASSES: Shared Masses for 17th May & 13th June booked up - limited number of places available 18th July. Please do not book your loved ones in for Shared Mass if you already have an individual Mass arranged for them.
PARISH COLLECTION Tullamore €4266; Durrow €270 Trocaire €9878; Envelopes €3100
Thank you for your continued support.
NEW ARRIVALS Welcome to the family of God Cian Hugh Kelly, Eabhadh Rose Kelly, Thomas Kowalski, Morgan Louise Kane, Cian Kilroe-Lambe who were baptised recently.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: “Looking at our Eucharistic Lord for an hour transforms the heart in a mysterious way, as the face of Moses was transformed after his companionship with God on the mountain”- Seminarian. Ph 9321232.
SECUALAR FRANCISCANS: Meeting Tues 5, 7pm, Mercy Convent. New members welcome.
CHILDREN OF MARY: Meeting Tues 5, 8pm.
YOUTH CENTRE: Junior musical, ‘Aladdin’, Wed 6-Fri 8, 7.45pm. Tickets available at the door.
PIONEERS: Meeting Wed 6, 8pm, Parish Centre.
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Meeting Mon 11, Parish Centre, 8.30pm.
READY: Social evening, Foresters, Wed 6, 8.30pm. All welcome. Adm €10
AWARE: Public Lecture, ‘Mental Health Recovery’ followed by Questions & Answers. Speaker: Mary Hughes, PSSI Psychologist, National Learning Network, Midlands. Mon 11, 8pm, Bridge House. Admission free. Refreshments will be served.
BEALTAINE 2009: Free ‘ART TASTER WORKSHOP’, Methodist Hall, Tues 5, 10am-12noon. Demonstrations & advice on Silk Painting, Ceramics & Photography (bring your camera!) Enquiries/Contact: 9357400, 087 6427306
OFFALY POETRY GROUP: Tues 5, 8pm, Bridge House.
ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY: Thurs 7, 10.30-12.30, Parish Centre.
OFFALY SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Golf Classic in Tullamore Golf Club on June 5th. Your support would be much appreciated. Ph 93 24726
TULAMORE ICA: Day Trip to Dun Laoghaire, Tues 2. Ph Pauline 9341832, Linda 9332632.
TULLAMORE GARDEN CLUB: Outdoor meeting 6th May to Ward's Garden Centre, Ballinasloe. Bus leaving O'Connor Sq. at 5.30 pm sharp. Tel. Nancy 9330290 or Eileen 9352312.
ACCORD: Are you married 5 years of more? Would you like to train with Accord as a pre-marriage facilitator? If so, ph Michelle 9341831.
JCI CLUB: Socials, weekends away, training, leadership skills, make new friends, 20’s-30’s. Text or ph 0870535077 for details.
KNOCK: Volunteer stewards wanted May-Oct. Ph Pat Cahill, 9341989.
LOST: Car keys, William St. Small reward for finder. Ph 9326455.
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
MS Offaly Austin 0863760257;Mary 9323946. Helpline 1850233233
Grow Community Mental Health Movement meet Thurs 7.30pm, Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124 www.grow.ie
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10.00am-2.00pm; 1800323232,
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 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
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm, 9328631
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061
Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helplione 1800201068 Tues 10am-1.00
Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 0861024743
Alzheimers Society Carers last Monday of month, 9328244
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
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