Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
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Easter Sunday ~ 21st April 2019

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 8.30am, 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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HE IS RISEN, ALLELUIA

If Christ is not risen, then our faith in essence has no meaning. Easter is the fulfilment of all that Jesus, as Son of God, came to bring us. “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full”, (Jn 10:10).

The Paschal Mystery, which is at the heart of the Christian message, is Jesus, who through his birth, life, suffering and death, brings us to ‘Life’. So today, let us renew our commitment to the Paschal experience of Jesus and immerse ourselves in His mission.  

Each one of us by our baptism, has accepted the invitation and indeed the challenge of living the message of Easter. Let the celebration of the Risen Lord be at the core of our daily lives as we endeavour to live the joy of the resurrection in our communities.

EASTER GRATITUDE

After the dark days of Lent, we have arrived into the springtime of Easter. It has been most encouraging to witness the number of people who attended daily Mass during the season of Lent. I thank those who have prepared and participated in our Easter Ceremonies. These are all signs of hope and light as we celebrate the presence and work of the Lord among us.

On behalf of the Parish Team, I wish all of you every blessing and peace this Easter.

Fr. Joe & Parish Team

MASSES FOR EASTER WEEK

Next week, Easter Monday to Friday 26th, there will be one Mass only at 10.00am.

THE DEEP END • FOR ALL ETERNITY

‘It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark…’ So begins today’s Gospel reading, the Gospel we listen to every Easter Sunday. This opening line sets the scene for the events of that first Easter, when first Mary of Magdala, and then Simon Peter and the other disciple, discover the empty tomb and come to the realisation that Jesus has risen fromthe dead. 

It is only at this moment that they understand what Jesus had been trying to teach them. Their eyes are opened. They see and they believe. And what about us, this Easter?What do we believe? Easter is about more than simply recalling or commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. By raising Jesus from the dead, God also opened up for us the way to eternal life. This feast is the reason for our faith and the reason for our hope. Our celebration today raises us up and renews us in faith, hope and love.

Let us love one another and pray,

Let us love one another and be faithful,

Let us love one another and be humble,

Let us love one another and be filled with the charity of God.

Let us love one another with God, in God, and for God,

And we shall thus be one with God for all eternity.

(Cornelia Connelly,foundress, Society of the Holy Child Jesus)

Tríona Doherty

Intercom April 2019

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

If Jesus had not been raised from the dead, his life and work would have been a glorious, but nonetheless tragic, failure. Without Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, what he began would have petered out. The resurrection was God’s resounding ‘yes’ to all that Jesus said and did, to all that he lived and died for.Fr Martin Hogan, ibid.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The next available Baptism dates Sat 25th May & Sun 2nd June in Tullamore. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 15th May.

To book in for the meeting and baptisms, contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm.There will be no June baptism in Durrow.

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 22    10.00  Denis Bergin

Tues 23   10.00  James Owens& Owens Family

Thurs 25  10.00  James Bracken & Family, Spollenstown

Fri 26      10.00  Mary E Feery

Sat 27       6.30  John O’Beirne,  Mon Mem

Sun 28     10.00  Attracta & Paddy Egan, 21a Marian Place

               11.30  Jim Sheppard, Mon Mem

                 1.00  Ann Martin, 1st Ann

Shared Mass Sat 27, 10am:Michael Connolly; Suzanne Heffernan; Frank Cunningham & Fr Michael Conroy; Winifred Kilroe; John & Stephen Lynam & Family & Prendergast Family; Patricia Grogan Kelly; Josephine Bracken; Pat & Mary O’Connell; Peter Cronly; Bridget & baby Thomas McDonagh; John & Esther Lawlor; Brian Colbert; Tom & Phyl Gilson; Mathew & Patrick Conway; Sean, Richard, Ellen & PJ Pender & Thomas, Annie, May & Frank McCormack; Mathew, Lily, Tom & Lelia Gallagher; Anne Kelly; Duggan & O’Brien Families; Owen & Kathleen Marron & PJ & Annie Sheedy; Herbert, John, Eva & Pat Marron; Christy, Anastasia, Chris & Mary Maybury McGowan; Marian & Vincent Mullarkey; Moss & Nan Buckley; Daniel & Kathleen Hayden & Family; Margaret Middleton; William, Margaret, Sean & Liam O’Reilly& Maeve Sheil; Matthew & Kathleen Downes; Fr Stephen Harney & Mary & John Kenny; Nicholas & Mary Molloy& Family; Christy & Nancy Flanagan

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Johnny Pidgeon, Barbara Cassidy & Brian Toner.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s family Juliette Stone, Fiadh Smith, Grace Pyke & Maia Grazyna Meehan who were baptized recently.

PARISH COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €3211; Durrow €154; Envelopes €3330

Thank you for your continued support

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER,  OURPARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST, 1996

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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:  Can you sit an hour with the Lord: Sat 10-11, 1-2pm, 2-3pm; Sun 4-5pm, 11-12 midnightor any hour? Ph: 0851162668.

LAOIS/OFFALY PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM invite families/carers of those who have died in the past two years and have been known to the Team to a Remembrance Service, Fri 26, 7.30pm, Church of the Assumption.  All are welcome.

C.N.G PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Sat 4th May.  To book ph A Boland 0877914828.

ACCORD TULLAMORE: Facilitators wanted for Marriage Care Service.  Professional training provided.  Contact 0579341831 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  More information on www.accord.ie

EXPERIENCE GENTLE DANCES/MOVEMENT FOR MEDITATION & WELLBEING Thurs 25, 7.15-8.45pm, Parish Centre.  Donation €5 to Parish Funds.

FAMILY CARERS IRELAND:  Seeking Bags and shoes new/as good as new for upcoming “Bags n’ Heels” Fundraiser.  Donations to Beth Wogan, Carers’ Office, Market Sq, 

OFFALY BRANCH IRISH KIDNEY ASSOC:  AGM, Tullamore Court Hotel, Thurs 25, 8pm sharp. Light refreshments served.  Everyone welcome and bring a friend.

BINGO Tullamore GAA Centre, Thurs, 8.30pm. Up to €4,500 in prizes weekly including €1,000 Jackpot. All welcome!

CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE GROUP seek host families for cyclists for one night, Sat 27. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  See www.cycleagainstsuicide.com for more details.

CLASSICAL YOUTH & COLLABORATION CONCERT:  Irish Midlands Youth Orchestra, GLÓR Youth Choir &Moate Children’s Choir,Sun 28, St. Patrick’s Church, Moate, 7.30pm.  Free admission.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR resumes Wed 24,Church of the Assumption, 8pm.All welcome.

BALLYCOMMON TTC: Details on courses from 0579353177 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 28TH Mucklagh Church, 3pm.