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Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie
E-mail Parish Secretary:
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 25th August 2019
Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P
Rt Rev Sean Heaney CC VG
Fr Kevin Fleming SSC
Fr. Luke Ohiemi C.C.
Fr. Fergal Cummins C.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke
MASS TIMES
Weekend Masses
Church of the Assumption: Saturday (Vigil) 6.30pm
Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm
St Colmcille’s Church Durrow: Sunday 11.30am
Weekday Masses
Monday-Friday 7.45am & 10.00am; Saturday 10.00am
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 12 noon-1.00pm, 3.00-4.00pm
GET IN TOUCH
St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, 0579321587
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SALVATION IS OPEN TO ALL
Being a follower of Jesus is not easy and for many of us it simply means listening to his message and celebrating the Eucharist weekly. However, St. Luke in his gospel suggests this is by no means enough.
Jesus leaves us in no doubt that if we really are serious about following Him we must try our best at all times “to enter by the narrow door.” Yes, being a follower of Jesus presents us with many challenges and demands but the rewards are great.
We are called by Jesus to live our faith on a daily basis. There will be occasions when we may struggle in our mission of living the gospel and it is on such occasions that we must renew our commitment to His message. The promise of salvation is open to us all but the real question is our willingness to reach out and grasp it.
DURROW BLESSING OF GRAVES
Cemetery Sunday in Durrow will be on the 8th September, with blessing of the graves taking place after 11.30am Mass.
DURROW HALL
The newly refurbished Durrow Hall will reopen today, Sunday 25th, at 2.00pm.
All are welcome.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
A Parish Pastoral Council (PPC herein) is a consultative body of the faithful, representative of the whole parish community, willing to work in close partnership with the priest(s) of the parish to further the mission of Christ and his Church in the parish.
We are currently in the process of renewing the PPC in Tullamore parish and earlier in the summer parishioners submitted nominations. The next part of the process is for parishioners to vote on the nominations received. Voting sheets will be available at our churches next weekend and we request parishioners to submit their vote.
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council give generously of their time for the good of our Parish community. We acknowledge the service of outgoing members and thank them for their work. We look forward to the establishment of the new council which will continue the work and partnership which is central to parish life and development.
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
Luke 13:22-30
The question put to Jesus is one that many still ask: ‘Will many be saved?’ In his answer, Jesus is not concerned about numbers but warns his listeners about complacency. Just as his listeners could not regard the mere fact of being Jews as sufficient for salvation, neither can we regard being Christians as enough. Salvation will come from our acceptance of Jesus. For any relationship to be alive – either with God or with another human person – the real question is: ‘Is my heart in this relationship?’ What does your experience tell you of this?
‘Strive to enter by the narrow door.’ Jesus himself is on his journey to Jerusalem; purposeful and determined. His true followers will also be purposeful and determined. That is true of any journey, career, or relationship if there is to be growth or progress. What it is like for you when you fail to do this? What is it like for you when the effort is there?
John Byrne, Intercom August 2019
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God created persons to be loved and things to be used. Whenever this order is reversed, tragedy results.
Revel Howe
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The next available Baptism dates are Sat 21st & Sat 28th Sept & Sun 8th Oct in Tullamore & Sun 13th Oct in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 18th Sept.
To book in for the meeting and baptisms, contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
It is advisable to give six months’ notice of your intention to marry to both the Church and the Registrar. To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary, Monday-Friday, 9.30am-5.00pm.
All couples getting married must attend a pre-marriage course. Contact ACCORD, 9341831 or www.accord.ie. ACCORD also available for marriage and relationship counselling.
NB: NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN MUST BE IN THE PARISH CENTRE BY 9.30AM WEDNESDAY
Only notices from parish groups, non-profit making organisations & clubs included.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 26 7.45 Bridget & Percy McCabe
Tues 27 7.45 O’Connell Family
10.00 Peg Doheny
Wed 28 7.45 Keenahan Family
10.00 Patrick Rattigan
Thurs 29 10.00 Liam Lloyd
Fri 30 7.45 Liam & Maud Delahunty
10.00 Orlagh Spain
Sat 31 6.30 Betty Kane, Mon Mem
Sun 1 8.30 John & Della Galvin
10.00 Richard Somers
11.30 Michael O’Brien, 1st Ann
Shared Mass Sat 31, 10am: John, Kitty, Christy & Peter Cutler; Margaret & James McGovern; Mary Lawlor; Annie Heffernan; Michael, Brigid & Bernard Lynch; Jimmy, Paddy & Eamonn Pender; Dymphna Costello; Nicholas Kerry; Joseph & Elizabeth Geoghegan; Denis & Elizabeth Unsworth & Mary Kaye; Mary Anne, Christy & Michael Colsh; John & Kathleen Martin; Josie & Lilly Geoghegan; Kathleen & Joseph Elliffe; Joe & Mary Deering & Mary O’Donnell; Patrick, John, Mary Anne, Vincent, Michael & Rosie Pidgeon; David, Anne & Andy Sheridan; Andrew, Theresa & Brigid Smyth; Glennon Family & Mary & Patrick Gorman; John Tierney; Sam & Theresa Faile; Jim, Vera, Christine & Stephen Nolan; Pat, Rita & Padraig Hogan; Pat, Mary & Pat Snr McCormack; Peter & Brigid O’Connor; Martin Dolan; James, Margaret & John Grennan & Family; Michael & Darren McDermott; Patrick Egan.
Durrow Shared Mass Sun 1st, 11.30am: Nóirín & Noel Gowran; Brian & Joseph Bermingham; Julia & John Bermingham & Marian Molloy; John & Elizabeth Roe; Paddy & Mary Bracken; Feehan Family; Fr Arthur & Dave Waters & Laura Dillon; Paddy & May Flanagan; Edel Duignan
DEATHS
We offer our sympathy to the family of Barry Woodnutt.
BAPTISMS
Welcome to God’s family Hannalis Cowman, Amelia Grace Freeman, Patrick Wesley McDonagh & Connor Joseph O’Neill who were baptised recently.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €2030; Holy Day €1870.Durrow €106; Holy Day €48
Envelopes €1805; Cemetery Collection €8537
Thank you for your continued support
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OURPARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST, 1996
COMMUNITY NOTICES
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL: Can you sit for an hour with the Lord -urgent once a month (short term) Sun 4-5am -or any hour? Ph: 0851162668.
WELLBEING GROUPS resume, Parish Centre, 1st week Sept. If interested in joining, Ph Carmel 0876425786.
“SURRENDER & ACCEPT JESUS”: Two day retreat led by Jim Brown – freedom from self & discerning God’s will -Sat 14/Sun 15 Sept, Durrow Hall. Booking at 0876752806.
ST PHILOMENA’S NS reopens Thurs 29.
COFFEE MORNING FOR CARERS Market Sq premises,Sat 31. Includes information, raffle and surprises.
ORDER OF MALTA: Launch of “A Book of Memories”, commemorating 70th anniversary of founding of Unit, Town Library, Tues 2, 7.30pm. All welcome.
ALPHA 2019: Come explore the meaning of life, Parish Centre, Thurs 7-30-9pm from 12 Sept for 11 weeks.
HARRIERS HALF MARATHON – Road Closures Sat 31 10.30am-2pm: Kilcruttin Junction-Charleville Roundabout; Cloonagh East Junction-Screggan Cross; Black Lion Junction-Killurin Cross; Killurin Cross-Ballard Roundabout via Cloonagh. Apologies for inconvenience. For info ph Adrian 086/1636059.
RAINBOWS – a peer support programme assisting children grieving a death or separation: Information & application evening, Mon 16, St Mary’s Youth Centre, 5-6pm. Ph Anne 0861569510
SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Helpline 1800323232. |
