Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
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Mission Sunday ~ 20th Oct 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 8.30a.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

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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.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

There can be an element of defensiveness in our relationships with others.  We are reluctant to let another see us as we see ourselves.  Occasionally we meet someone with whom we can be totally open and know we will be accepted.  With whom have you had that kind of relationship?  What was it like for you to have that freedom?

Likewise with God, when we come to prayer pretending to be better than we are, we are hiding from God.  What difference does it make when you pray to God, acknowledging your faults and limitations?  Have you ever found that in prayer, when you are humble in this way, God lifts you up?

The parable is also a cautionary tale against judging others negatively on the basis of externals.  Perhaps God, who looks into the heart, sees another picture.  When have you discovered there was more to another person than the negative picture you got from the first impression?

John Byrne OSA

LIST OF THE DEAD

November is the month when we pray especially for the dead.

November 1st is the feast of all the saints and November 2nd is the Commemoration of the faithful departed.

An important tradition in Ireland is writing down the names of our departed friends and relations on the Altar List of the Dead.  The list is compiled every November and Mass is offered for those on it at all List of the Dead Masses in November and every first Friday for the coming twelve months.

Take time with your family to write the list.  Think of family, friends and neighbours over the years.  Particularly remember those who have no one to pray for them.  Dead lists are available in the church.  Please fill one out, if you would like to do so and drop into the Sacristy or the Parish Centre over the coming weeks.

NIGHT OF LIGHT CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN

Halloween means ‘the evening of the Saints’ and while it has been re designated by culture as a night of goblins and gowls, the whole idea of Halloween is the preparation for the great feast of All Saints Day November 1st.

To mark this, there is a party for kids in the Parish Centre, 5.30-7.30pm on Thursday 31st October, Fun, food and games, with a little dash of prayer! Children are invited to come along dressed as…. their favourite Saint!

TULLAMORE PARISH WORKING TOGETHER WITH AND FOR CHRIST

This weekend we acknowledge the contribution that volunteers make to our Parish Community and we extend an invitation for extra volunteers.

There are abundant opportunities to get involved no matter how small a persons time and availability may be.  We have opportunities for readers, ministers of Holy Communion, hospitality ushers, collectors, musicians, various choirs, not to forget our beautiful gem – The Hospital Chapel, adoration and ministering to the sick.  Numerous groups and committees for example would warmly welcome new members.

We welcome new people, we welcome young people, we welcome people of all ages, to come on board, to assist and to continue on the wonderful work that has been and is being carried out.  To truly understand the joy of volunteering is to experience it for yourself and there is so much you can do and be part of it!

Please fill in the form you have on your seat or printed on this bulletin and drop it into the Parish centre or the sacristy before next weekend.  A parish is people united with Christ; this is your invitation from Him to be part of His story.

I wish to volunteer as__________________________________

Name_______________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________

Phone______________________________________________

Email_______________________________________________

(I give Tullamore Parish permission to contact me and keep my data securely in compliance with GDPR)

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The next available Baptism dates are Sat 23rd Nov & Sun  1st  Dec in Tullamore & Sun 8th Dec in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 20th Nov.

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

Tue 22   10.00  Maylon Mahon

Wed 23  10.00  Heather & Tom Daly, Daly & White family, Kevin Carroll

Thur 24   7.45  Patrick & May Murphy

Fri 25    10.00  Angela Daly

Sat26     10.00 Shared Mass

              6.30  Denis Daly, Whitehall, 1st Ann

Sun 27     8.30  Declan, Baby Josh, Bridie & Alan, Noel Kelly

             10.00  Noel Egan & Grandparents Sarah & William Doyle, O’Molloy St & Holy Souls

            11.30  James Kilroe & Jamie Souter, 1st Ann

               1.00  Claire Gray, 1st Ann

SHARED MASS: Ann Deevy; Millie Bryan; James, Margaret, Rose, Mary-Ann Graham & Eddie Shevlin; Margaret Stanley; John Cunningham; Michael Cuskelly; Jo Brennan Pearse Park,; Annie & Paddy Heffernan; Christopher Brennan; Michael Snr, Bridie & Michael Jnr Scully, Clontarf Rd; Joseph O’Connor & Family, O’Molloy St; Eileen & Peter McLoughlin  Clontarf Rd; Donal Hogan; Martin Cosgrove, Dillon St; Aidan Stones; Lulu Colsh & Family; Tony & Rose Heffernan, Ballydaly; Annie & John Connolly, Pearse Park; Terry & Vincent Clarke, Arden Heights; Larry Rigney; Billy Kelly, Parnell St; Pat & Catherine Burke, Mary Kate & Pat Martin; Allie & Charles O’Neill, Dillon St; Jacqueline Manifang & Michael Feunou; Hussey & Duffy Families; Annie ‘Nan’ Hayden, Clonminch; Donal Kelleher; Patrick Wrafter, Anne Corbett, The Willows.

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Teresa O’Shea & Patricia O’Connor.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s Family, Elle Rose Loughrey who was baptised recently. 

PARISH COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €3362; Durrow €170; Envelopes €3525;

Thank you for your continued support

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

COMMUNITY NOTICES

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL: Sat 7-8pm; Sun 1-2pm & 11-12am, Mon 5-6am Ph: 085 1162668 

ANAM CHARA: Catholic Retreat, 18-40yrs, Mt St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Nov 1st-3rd Ph. Sr. Una 0906481666, 

YOUTH 2000 PRAYER GROUP: 18-35 yr olds, Parish Centre, Thurs, 6.45-7.45pm. Ph Taylor on 0877851086

FÁILTE  ISTEACH – ENGLISH SPEAKING CLASSES: Parish Centre, Mondays, 7-9pm.  Ph Ambrose, 0860537660 for details.

BPW:  Bridge House Hotel Wed 23.  8pm, All Welcome.

THE ALLIANCE OF THE TWO HEARTS NATIONAL RETREAT: Sat 26th & Sun 27th Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. 

COLAISTE CHOILM:  Closing date for enrolment applications, Fri 25, 12.30pm

IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION: Annual Afternoon Tea Party, Sun 20, 3-6pm, Central Hotel. Ph Jean Gill 087 9885915

TULLAMORE SOCIAL SERVICES CLG: Supporting the local community, Church gate collection, Sat 26th& Sun 27th October.

TULLAMORE PHOENIX MARKET- supporting local charities-Sat 10am-3pm, Kilcruttin, beside food market.  Ph 0879050910.

CLASS OF 69 SHS 50TH ANN: Reunion, Sat, 26, Court Hotel, Mass 5pm, followed by meal. All class ‘69 welcome.  Ph 0579352002 

READY: Dinner & Dance, Townhouse, High St. Sunday 27th Oct, 7.30pm, all welcome, to book ph.  9341235

BLOOD DONATION: Tullamore Court Hotel, Mon 21, Tue 22, Wed 23, October, 4.30-8.00pm, www.giveblood.ie

ARK OF DIVINE MERCY: Carmelite Church, Moate, Sat 26, 2pm. 0876600109/0877828283.or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

7TH TULLAMORE DIECAST TOY AND MODEL SHOW: Sun 20, Court Hotel 10.30am, Proceeds to local charities 

TULLAMORE TOASTMASTERS: fun filled evening, 24th of October, 8.30pm in The Central Hotel, Tullamore.

BALLYCOMMON G.A.A BINGO: Wed 8pm in Kilmurry Comm. Centre, Bus from Tullamore, ph. Eugene on 087 6222205