Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 19th August 2018

Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P
Rt Rev Sean Heaney CC VG
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr Kevin Fleming SSC
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.

FOOD FOR ETERNAL LIFE

How often have we made promises to others and even to ourselves? How often are we taken in by the promises made by the media, especially advertisers? Living a longer life, better quality of life, etc. What they offer is a substitute and not always a realistic one. It is only Christ who can show us how to live and live more abundantly.

How would we have responded to the promise of Jesus if we were in the place of the Jews? Would we have believed Him and His promises or have been as incredulous as those in todays Gospel? Sometimes we limit the power of God to our own limited understanding; if we can not see how it can happen, then we decide it cannot happen?

The promise is that all who are nourished by the Bread of life will live forever. We can only get a glimpse of that promise through faith and try to live our lives as Christ lived.

“…lay aside our immature ways and walk in the way of understanding” (Proverbs 9:6).

Lord, when we receive your Body and Blood today, may it deepen our faith and understanding.

PARISH TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAPAL VISIT

The parish is running buses to Croke Park, Knock and the Phoenix Park.  The cost for seats is €15 each.  All seats must be paid for by TUESDAY NEXT, 21st.  Please call to the Parish Centre during office hours, 9.30am-5.00pm.

The departure times are as follows:

Saturday 25th, Croke Park, 12.30pm; Sunday 26th, Knock 6.00am & Phoenix Park 10.00am.  All buses are departing from the Parochial House and will be leaving on time.  Be there at least 15 minutes before departure time.  The bus will not wait.

WELCOME TO POPE FRANCIS

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES AND VISIT OF POPE FRANCIS TO IRELAND

Dublin has been chosen by Pope Francis to host the next World Meeting of Families from 21-26 August 2018, guided by the theme “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World”.  

Held every three years, this major international event brings together families from across the world to celebrate, pray and reflect upon the central importance of marriage and the family as the cornerstone of our lives, of society and of the Church. 

• 21 August, a National Opening of WMOF2018, which will take place simultaneously in all the different dioceses of Ireland.

• 22 to the 24 August, a three-day Congress.  Each day will reflect on the theme “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World” chosen by the Holy Father and will include an enriching programme for adults of keynote speakers, workshops, talks, testimonies and discussions; an engaging and exciting programme for young people as well as fun activities for children. The Congress will also include daily celebration of the Eucharist, prayerful activities, exhibitions, cultural events and musical performances.

• Saturday 25 August, a Festival of Families in Croke Park with Pope Francis, comprising a reflective concert style event within a prayerful and joyful atmosphere, in which personal stories of faith will be shared by families from all continents.

• Sunday 26 August, Pope Francis will visit Knock. 

• Sunday 26 August, WMOF2018 will close with Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park that will gather thousands of people from Ireland and all over the world. 

Diocesan Celebration in Mullingar, to mark the opening of World Meeting of Families and visit of Pope Francis.

Tuesday, Aug 21st at 7pm.

We invite parishioners to participate in this Mass and there will be a bus available from the parish to Mullingar. To book a place on the bus please contact sacristy or parish centre. 

Mass times will be as normal in the Parish next weekend.  Parishioners who cannot attend the World meeting of families or the Papal Mass can be part of these celebrations through participation in Masses offered in the Parish and the prayers of our local church community. 

May this be an opportunity for us to renew our faith and to discover the joy of the Gospel.  

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The next available Baptism dates are Sat 22nd Sept, Sun 7th Oct in Tullamore & Sun 14th Oct in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 19th 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 20     7.45  O’Connell Family

              10.00  Thomas & Margaret Dunne, Michael & Mary Hickey

Tues 21    7.45  James Martin & grandson James Molyneaux

Wed 22    7.45  John Grogan & parents

Sat 25     10.00  Annie Heffernan

               6.30  Julia Healion, Cappincur, 1st Ann

                        Pat McLoughlin, Mon Mem

Sun 26      8.30  Leonie Conroy

              10.00  Richard Somers, Ashley Court

              11.30  Nicky Kelly, 1st Ann &  Matilda Kelly, 1st Ann

               1.00  Teresa Brennan, 1st Ann

DEATHS

We Offer our sympathy to the families of Michael Rattigan, William Mills, Kathleen Larkin, Lesley Ann Johnston, Rebecca Farrell, Joe Morris & Bernadette Claffey. 

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s Family Lucy Maura McHugh, Abigail Halewood & Eoin Colm Kelly who were baptised recently.

PARISH COLLECTION

Tullamore €2768; Durrow €154

Envelopes €2616

Holyday; 

Tullamore €1408 Durrow €60

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:  Can you sit an hour with the Lord: Mon 5-6pm, Wed 5-6pm or any other hour? Ph: 0851162668.

ROSARY FOR LIFE offered every Monday evening 6.30pm. Church of the Assumption. Please join us for this intention. 

“HOLY FACE” PRAYERS & REPARATION: Every Wed, 7.30pm, Parish Centre. All Welcome.

TULLAMORE HARRIERS – ROAD CLOSURES will be in place Sat 25 to facilitate the Half Marathon: Charleville Rd from  Kilcruttin Junction-Charleville Roundabout, 10.30am-2.00pm. Killurin Cross-Ballard Roundabout 11.00am-2.00pm. Apologies for any inconvenience.  Enquiries Adrian Curley 0861636059.

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND-NCBI: Can you help out at your local Tesco for the NCBI National Tesco Bag Pack Sat 25, please get in touch: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / 018821970

THE IRISH HEART FOUNDATION’S MOBILE HEALTH UNIT free blood pressure checks Fri 24, O’Connor Square, 10-am-4pm. 

FREE COMPUTER TRAINING FOR FARMERS Irish Rural Link offering Free Computer Training for Farmers, run over 4 weeks Wed 26 Sept 2.30-5pm, Tullamore Library. To book ph: Irish Rural Link 0906482744.

HERITAGE WEEK 2018: Wide range of events from 18-26 Aug. Full List on: https://www.heritageweek.ie/news/heritage-week-2018-sharing-stories or any library.

TULLAMORE LIBRARY celebrates 200th Anniversary of Emily Brontee with lecture ‘The Brontee Sisters –No Coward Soul’ Thurs 30, 6.30pm. Booking Essential – 0579346832. 

LOETB SKILLS FOR WORK PROGRAMMES: Contact Regina 0578670007/0871777879, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.skillsforwork.ie

BALLYCOMMON TTC offers a free friendly Call Service for senior members of the community & a wide range of course available. For more info ph: 0579353177/53441. B.O.L.D Lotto Results 13/08/2018: 14, 15, 19, 20 Bonus: 13.

TULLAMORE PHOENIX INDOOR MARKET supporting local charities every Sat, 10am - 3pm. Kilcruttin. Any queries Ph: Mary 0879050910.

SOSAD: Free Confidential Counselling Service. Ph: 0579346704. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

AWARE: Free Support & Self Care Group every Mon, (except Bank Holidays), 7.30 Riada House, Arden Rd.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT:  every Wed 11a.m, Tullamore Library. If you are feeling lonely/isolated contact Michelle 0864183805/Visit: www.grow.ie. 

SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment.