In some ways, our lives are no different from a garden. Like a garden, it is amazing how much dead wood can be found in a good life. We only get the best out of it by cutting away what is useless and feeding what is good.
Even the best of our lives can benefit from some pruning. The good fruit that we expected to bear is the love of God through the love of our neighbour in word and deed. These will more than make up for a multitude of our sins. Christ is depending on us being his hands and voice, carrying his good news to the others.
If we live in Christ and he in us, there is no limit to the fruit we can bear because apart from him there can be no lasting growth.
“Anyone who does not remain in me is like a branch that has been thrown away. They wither”. (Jn 15:6)
Insults are the arguments for those who are in the wrong.
FIRST COMMUNION
Congratulations to the children from Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, who receive the Eucharist for the first time today. We wish God’s blessing on them, their families,friends and teachers and all who helped them on their faith journey to this special time.
LITURGY GROUP
Meeting Tuesday 19, 6.30pm, Parish Centre.
DODATEK POLSKI Nastepna msza swieta odprawiana w j. polskim odbedzie sie 28/06/09 o godz. 14 : 30 Dziekujemy serdecznie Karolowi , Lukaszowi oraz Kasi za sluzenie do mszy i zapraszamy innych chetnych chlopcow i dziewczynki do brania czynnego udzialu we mszy swietej
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 €5732.52;
Durrow€301.55
Envelopes €2680
Thank you for your continued support.
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
In a relationship connectedness is important. Relationships cannot be taken for granted and need time and care to be life-giving. What does your experience tell you of the truth of this in your relationship:
with God; with your friends; with your family; with communities or groups to which you belong?
‘Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit’. In what ways do you see that you have been ‘pruned’ by the experiences of life, or by the word of God, to be a more fruitful person? Perhaps you have also experienced the need for ‘pruning’ in significant relationships in your life.
The parable also reminds us that we are not the source of our own life. It is a gift from God, from our parents and from all who have nourished us. Give thanks for those who have been a source of life for you.
God is glorified by our being fruitful. When has human fruitfulness reminded you of God at work in our world?
John Byrne OSA, Intercom, May 2009
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
Mon 11:
7.45 Michael O’Neill, Adams Villas
10.00 Kevin Hanley, 1st Ann
Tues 12:
7.45 Julie Hogan, Frank, Annie, Michael & June Martin
10.00 Conway Family, Ballydaly
Wed 13:
7.45 Molly Hackett McLoughlin & Tommy McLoughlin
10.00 Alfie Quinn
Thurs 14:
7.45 Tom & Emily Doyle & Walsh Family, 69 O’Molloy St
10.00 Mary Smith, Colmcille St
Fri 15:
7.45 Maud Delahunty, 1st Ann
10.00 Robert, Annie, Robert Jnr, Thomas, Bridget & Teresa Kelly
Sat 16:
7.30 James Murphy, Mon Mem
Sun 17:
8.30 Eileen & Joe O’Brien
10.00 Alo Multaney
11.30 Maureen Prendergast, Mon Mem
1.00 Nancy O’Connor, 15 Pearse Park, 1st Ann
Durrow: Fri 15(8pm)Larry Cunningham, Mon Mem Sun 17 Julia & John Bermingham
Shared Mass Sat 16, 10am:
Martin Foy; Winnie Mannion & Family; Patrick & Molly Cleary; Noel O’Connor;
Rody O’Brien; Jack & Alice Galvin; Mick & Monica Galvin; Christy Larkin;
John, Susan, Edward, Thomas & Brigid Keeney; John Connolly; Patrick & Ellen Mulligan; Tommy Daly; Chris Donegan; Mary Ann, Annie & Nora Holohan; John Lawlor;
John & Peg Deevy; Michael & Margaret Kelly & Dan Rooney; Ted Ryan; Willie Carroll;
Jack, Isabella & Sean Drumm; Kathleen & William Jaffray; Teresa O’Keeffe;
John, Rose, Bobby & Philomena Kelly; Patrick Troy; Michael Lynch; Michael & Mary Hayes; May & Jimmy Owens; Owen & Dina Mulligan; Hogan Family;
Edward & Sarah Kelly & Johnny & Anne Johnson; James, Magdalen & Clement McMorris; McGee & McFadden Families; Christy Egan; Thomas & Rose O’Brien; P J Dwyer;
James & Kitty Fenning; Michael Lowbridge; Margaret & Joseph Grimes & Family;
Billy Quinlan; Joseph, Mary & John Cummins.
DEATHS: We offer our sympathies to the families of Dolores Melia & Paddy Molloy.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God Caitlin Anita Reilly Walsh, Mathew John Waite, Caden Thomas Donlon, Ciaran Oliver Clavin, Gleann Matthew Keaveney, Mia Ellen Costello, Loanne Kay Ward & Rachel Annie Cunningham 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.
QUEEN OF PEACE GROUP: Mass for Healing & Peace, Thurs 14, 7.30pm, Day Chapel.
ALFIE LAMBE HOUSE: Public Rosary, Wed 13, 8.15pm.
IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOC: Church gate collection, Sat/Sun 15/16.
AWARE: Public Lecture, ‘Mental Health Recovery’ followed by Questions & Answers, Mon 11, 8pm, Bridge House. Admission free. Refreshments will be served.
OFFALY SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Golf Classic in Tullamore Golf Club on June 5th. Your support would be much appreciated. Ph 93 24726
ICA: Day Trip to Dun Laoghaire, Tues 2 June. Ph Pauline 9341832, Linda 9332632.
TADS COMEDY WORKSHOPS: Mon 15, 6.30-9pm; Tues 16 10am-5pm, Lynch’s, Kilbride St. Members & nonmembers welcome. Sponsored by Offaly Arts Office. Text Emily 087-7912401.
DURROW CEILI CLUB: Ceili Tues 12, 9-12, Durrow Hall.
COFFEE MORNING: Presbyterian Hall, Sat 16 10.30am in aid of people of Zimbabwe. Organised by Christian Aid & Amnesty.
NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL: Clonmacnoise, Fri 15 & 3rd Fri monthly. Starts with Mass 10pm. Ph Dave 0857746763.
“MARY POPPINS” presented by Spotlight Youth Theatre, in St Mary’s Youth Centre, Tues 12/Wed 13, 8pm.
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS & LAITY: Afternoon of Prayer, Our Lady’s Bower, Sun 17, 2.30-6pm. All welcome. Transport available. Ph 9352391.
FOUND: Small sum money. Ph 9321152.
