
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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4th Sunday of Advent ~ 23rd December 2018
Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P Rt Rev Sean Heaney CC VG Fr. Shane Crombie C.C. Fr Kevin Fleming SSC Fr Luke Ohiemi C.C. Sr. Genny Hassey Sr. Margaret Burke
MASS TIMES
Weekend Masses
Church of the Assumption: Saturday (Vigil) 6.30pm
Sunday 8.30a.m, 10.00a.m, 11.30am & 1.00p.m
St Colmcille’s Church Durrow: Sunday 11.30a.m
Holy Days
Church of the Assumption: 7.45a.m, 10.00a.m, 1.10p.m, 6.30p.m.
St Colmcille’s Church Durrow:Vigil 8.00pm
Weekday Masses
Monday-Friday 7.45am & 10.00am
Saturday 10.00am
First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 12 noon-1.00pm, 3.00-4.00pm
GET IN TOUCH
St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore
Phone: 0579321587
Email:
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Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm; 1.30-5pm to book weddings, baptisms, certs, etc;
Reception service 5-9pm.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily.
Parish Shop selling a selection of religious items.
Teas after 10am Mass Mon, Wed & Fri.
Meeting Rooms available: Contact Administrator for details of rates, availability etc.
Parish Support Services: Bereavement Listening, etc. For appointment, ph 0579326604, Monday-Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6.00-8.00pm.
THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS
In today’s Gospel, we are presented with the scene of the Visitation which we remember every time we recite the second joyful mystery of the Rosary. Bearing the life of Jesus, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Mary takes the initiative in going to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Four characters come together in this meeting, the two expectant mothers, Mary and Elizabeth, and their unborn children, Jesus and John.
Now, as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, Her child John leapt in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she uttered the words that have come down to us in the prayer: “Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb”.
In a couple of days, we will celebrate the birth of Mary’s child Jesus. We can recite those words of Elizabeth with the same joy. Jesus, our Saviour, has come into the world. His Holy Face is shining on us. Let us be filled with delight and happiness on this, His Birthday, and on every day. O adorable Face, have mercy on us.
GETTING IN TOUCH OVER CHRISTMAS
The Parish Centre will reopen on Wednesday 2nd Jan. To contact a Priest for emergencies ph 0579321587.
PARISH ENVELOPE COLLECTION
We are in the process of updating our lists for the issuing of the weekly parish envelope collection boxes. We will be issuing the list we have used in previous years and if you have any corrections, additions or cancellations, please contact the parish office. Many thanks for your support of this collection and every contribution makes a difference and is appreciated.
WISHING ALL OUR PARISHIONERS EVERY BLESSING AT CHRISTMAS
Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir. Niech duch Swiety wypeti nas radoscia I zesle nan as pocoj. Tegu Isganyto jas palamina tave ir suteikia tau savo Rambye. Crácuyn erucut. Fie ca Dumnezeu sa-ti dea sánatate, bucurfii si multá ferucure. Que o Senor te ebcge fekucadade e te de paz.
On behalf of the priests of the parish and the team we wish the people of the parish every peace and blessing this Christmas time. A warm welcome home to those who have managed to travel and welcome to those who are visiting our parish this Christmas. We also remember family members and friends who are in other parts of the world; we are separated by distance but united in thought and prayer.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 24 7.45 Joseph & Mary Dwyer, daughters Mary & Patricia & grandson Simon 10.00 Louise, Patrick, Carmel, babies Amy Louise, Michael, & Liam Keogh & baby Tyler Somers; Bridget, John, baby Joseph, John Snr, Alice & Margaret Hanley Wed 26 11.00 Edel Bracken Thurs 27 10.00 Tom Hynes Fri 28 10.00 Elizabeth Doyle Sat 29 10.00 Mary Byrne, 32 O’Molloy St 6.30 Liam Wyer, 1st Ann; Bridie Byrne, 1st Ann Sun 30 8.30 Shay Daly 10.00 John Duncan 11.30 Joseph Cronly, 6 Convent View, Mon Mem Maureen Finlay nee Robbins, Mon Mem
Durrow Sun 30: William McEvoy, 1st Ann
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €3465; Durrow €224; Envelopes €3280 Thank you for your continued support
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OURPARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST, 1996
MEDJUGORJE JULY 2019 – PARISH PILGRIMAGE: 23rd July for 7 nights. Half board €719pps. Ph Pat Kidney 0863192399, PJ Smyth 0868796190, Luke McNamee 0879113118.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL: You are invited to drop in and spend quite time with our Lord, during the Christmas Season. Urgent hours Mon 2-3pm, Thurs 5-6pm; Fri 5-6am. Ph: 0851162668. Happy Christmas.
1ST FRI/SAT DEVOTIONS TO UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Fri 4 Jan, Parish Centre; Rosary 6.15pm, Mass 7pm. TULLAMORE PARISH SUPPORT SERVICES thank parents & children of Tullamore Stage School for their kind donation.
ST PHILOMENA’S NS thank everyone who supported our recent Christmas Raffle. Happy Christmas everyone.
AGE ACTION IRELAND seek volunteer tutors to work on a one-to-one basis with O-55’s wishing to learn how to use basic technology in Tullamore library. To register ph 014756989 or email
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