Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 51510 - 93 22244 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary:
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E-Mail website : webmaster Parish Office Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday – Friday To book Masses, Baptisms and Weddings, or to arrange an appointment to see a priest please call within these times where possible. A receptionist and phone service is available up to 10pm each day. 19th Sunday of the Year - 17th August 2008
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P. Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C. Fr. Shane Crombie C.C. Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C. Fr. James Nduka C.C. Sr. Genny Hassey Sr. Margaret Burke
Mass TimesWeekend Masses Church of The Assumption Saturday (Vigil): 7.30pm Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow Sunday: 11.30am Holy Days Church of The Assumption Vigil: 7.30pm Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow Feast: 8.00pm Weekday Masses Monday – Friday: 7.45am & 10.00am Saturday: 10.00am First Friday: 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm Confessions Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
“LORD, — TAKE PITY ON ME”Jesus’ merciful response to the Canaanite woman’s pleas, confirms that although His priority was to redeem “the lost sheep of the House of Israel”, He is willing to offer salvation to all peoples who recognise Him as their Lord and Saviour. St Paul tells us that he was sent to bring the Good News of Salvation to the pagans. We are assured that God’s mercy extends to all people through faith in Jesus Christ. Isaiah had also prophesied that foreigners, who believe in the Lord to serve Him and observe the Sabbath, are welcome in “the Lord’s house of prayer for all peoples”. “Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.”
Generosity is not in giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is in giving me that which you need more than I do. - Kahlil Gibra
CLONMINCH CEMETERY DAYMass and blessing of graves takes place Sunday in Clonminch at 6.00pm We remember the recently deceased and those long dead - those who shared our childhood years, those who were our companions and friends during our adult years, those who shared our faith, our hopes for the future, those who gave us love and received our own, our relatives, friends, neighbours and those who have no one to pray for them. As we share these memories we know that part of us has gone to eternity and part of them remains with us.
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EXTRA MASSES FOR FLEADH
To facilitate the influx of people into the town for the All-Ireland Fleadh, there will be an extra Mass in the Church of the Assumption on Sunday 24th. The times are as follows: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.00am (as Gaeilge and broadcast on radio na Gaeltachta), 12.00noon & 1.00pm. (Note no 11.30am).
JUNIOR PPCThe next Bingo Session for Senior Citizens, organised by the Junior PPC, is on Tuesday 19th, in St Mary’s Parish Centre after 10.00am Mass.
DIVERSITY NIGHT As part of the Fleadh celebrations, a special night of prayer and culture for the different nationalities will be held in the Church of the Assumption on Tuesday 19th at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
DODATEK POLSKI W miesiacu Sierpniu mszy swietej w jezyku polskim nie bedzie z powodu zmiany polskiego ksiedza. Zapraszamy serdecznie do brania udzialu w irlandzkich mszach swietych w tym czasie. Dzieci i mlodziez (chlopcow i dziewczat)zainteresowana sluzeniem do mszy swietej prosimy o kontakt pod nr 0876640020 lub Parochial House Zapraszamy na wieczor kultury miedzynarodowej ktory odbedzie sie 19/08/08 o godz 20:30 w kosciele Cisza mego serca I duszy cisza pol lak i lasow cisza drog wijacych sie miedzy polami w ciszy tej czuwa krzyz przydrozny zmurszaly w ciszy Bog Cie kocha Ks.Jan Filewicz
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday 18: 7.45 William Power, 61 O’Molloy St 10.00 Kenny Family, High St Tuesday 19: 7.45 Mike, Mary & Nell Kavanagh 10.00 Kathleen & Michael Scully, Arden Rd Wednesday 20: 10.00 Michael & Agnes McGinn Thursday 21: 10.00 Pat English Friday 22: 7.45 Oliver & Mary Gorman & Josephine Bracken 10.00 Michael Lynch, Kilbride St Saturday 23: 10.00 Peter & Brigid O’Connor, Ballykilmurray 7.30 Mary Kate Joyce, 1st Ann Sunday 24: 8.30 Annie & Charlie O’Neill, Dillon St 10.00 Paul Stack 12.00 Michael O’Connor, Marian Place, Mon Mem 1.00 Marian Galvin, Arden View, Mon Mem Durrow Sun 24 John O’Connor, Ballyduff The next Shared Mass is Saturday 20 Sept,10am but it is now booked up. The next available Shared Mass is Sat 25 Oct. This Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions only.
Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the family of Maureen Costello, nee Leavy. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
COLLECTIONS Tullamore €3309 Durrow €273 Envelopes €2210
Thank you for your continued support
WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to
Lorraine Mullens & Joe O’Connor; Lourda Gleeson & David Condron..
Couples who wish to get married must give 6 months notice to the Church & 3 months notice to State of their intention to marry.
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God’s people
Bláithín Méabh Clarke, Dara Patrick Clarke, Elizabeth Brozdowska, Conor Michael Moore & Rhys Patrick Drummond, who were baptised recently.
Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month and in Durrow on the 2nd Sunday of every month. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Please contact the Parish Secretary for more details.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: ‘I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into their house.’ Rev 3:20.
Ph 9321232. Sincere thanks to all adorers who have helped out with hours during the year, especially during holiday time. PADRE PIO MASS Tues 19, 7.30pm (note change in time) in Church of the Assumption. All are welcome. READY: Social in Foresters, Wed 20, 8.30pm. All welcome. Trip to Galway Sun 24. Bus from Kilbride Plaza, 10am. Fare €16. OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICE: Thanks to all who supported recent church gate collection. AUTISM SOCIETY: Church gate collection next weekend, 23/24. TARA: Holiday to Ramada Hotel, Lough Allen, Mon 29 Sept - 5 days. Price €285 pps. Ph Mary 9323978. Balance to be paid by Sept 15. SOLO ART EXHIBITION By Aimee Gillen, ‘Lady Alice in Wonderland’, Patrick St, 21st-27th, 12-7pm daily. KNOCK NOVENA EVENING VIGIL: Bus from William St, Wed 20, 3.50pm. To book ph 9341485 or 0872988162. LOUGH DERG: One-day Retreats available Aug/Sept. Family Day 30th Aug. Ph 0719861518 or email
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for further details. KNOCK SHRINE NOVENA 16th-22nd, twice daily, 3 & 8.30pm.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Parish Support Services confidential phoneline (057) 93 26604 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 6-8pm
Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St, Drop in service every Saturday 10am-1pm, 057 93 41110 http:// www.lifemidlands.ie
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling & premarriage course details. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm, 2.00-4.00pm 9341831, http://www.accord.ie
AA Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. 01-4538998 or 1890412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Parochial House, 018732699
MS Offaly Austin 0863760257;Mary 9323946. Helpline 1850233233
Grow Thurs 7.30pm, Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-2.30pm; 1800323232, www.tullamorercc.ie
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Offaly St 9328268
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness, 18900621631
Midland Living Links - Suicide Bereavement Support Ph Bernie 0861600641
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm; 2pm -4pm; Thurs 2-6pm. 9352204
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm, 9346790
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061
Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. 1800201068 Tues 10am-12
Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 0861024743
Alzheimers Society Carers last Monday of month, 9328244
Adult Educational Guidance Service 9327104
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month, 7.30pm, 0870648070 www.isarc.ie
Diabetes Assoc (Offaly) 1st Wed of month, Bridge House, 8pm. Ph 9321211 after 6pm. Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service: 9351886 Mon-Fri, 10am-12; 2-4pm. Community Drugs Scheme: HSE helpline 1850241850.
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