8th July 2007 |
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MESSENGERS OF PEACE The message of peace is at the core of today's readings. âI will send peace flowing like a river'. Is 66:12. What a good place for us to start as messengers of peace, where we live and where we visit. To bring this gift we must first have it within our own hearts. There can be many blocks in our busy lives preventing us experiencing that peace such as anger, greed, pride, etc. When we overcome these, peace flows from us to others. Jesus uses us, inadequate as we might be, to be peacemakers in a world crying out for peace.
A JOYFUL OCCASION It is an occasion of great joy for the parish that on Sunday 8th July Tony Gonoude will be ordained priest of our diocese, here in Tullamore. We congratulate Tony on this great day in his life and join in asking the Holy Spirit to bless him and guide throughout his life as a priest. The Gospel of today's Mass recounts how Jesus chose seventy two others and sent them out to all the towns and village he himself was to visit. Tony joins the ranks of those called and sent today, and we rejoice with him and for him. Bishop Smith will ordain Tony in a special Mass commencing at 3.00pm. All are welcome to come to this Ordination Mass, which you will find a very moving experience. Fr Tony will celebrate his First Mass in the Church of the Assumption Monday, 9th July at 7.30pm. After Mass he will give his blessing to all. Afterwards there will be a celebration in the Bridge House, including light refreshments. All are welcome to this celebration. Fr Tony will also celebrate Mass in Durrow on Wednesday 11th at 8.00pm. âThis is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.' Msze Swiete odprawiane w jezyku polskim w kazda czwarta niedziele miesiacao godzinie 14.30.
Every Communion we share at Mass should remind us of the call we have to spread the Good News. As Jesus sent the 72 to all the towns and places he was to visit, so we are called to be witnesses in our time to the Gospel. Our communion with Christ surely reminds us of his closeness to us and his guidance as we go about our daily tasks. At this moment, my greatest challenge is to convince myself that Jesus is close to me, not just at this time of Communion, but in every moment of my life. And so I pray: Lord, help me to be aware of your closeness to me and of the call to be your witness in the my home, in my workplace and in my leisure. Teach me to respect all those I meet, and to cherish them as loved by you. Teach me to teach others by the example of my witness.
MASS INTENTIONS Monday 9: 7.45 The next available shared Mass is on Saturday 25th August at 10am. This Mass is for anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 9326604. Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996. NEW ARRIVALS Welcome to the family of God's people Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. COLLECTIONS COMMUNITY GROUPS PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: FR. LORENZO'S GOLDEN JUBILEE ACCOMMODATION required for musician families during Fleadh, 19th - 26th August. Contact Fleadh Offices, O'Connor Square 93 25704. TARA: Outing to Emo House and Gardens, Wed 25th July from Kilbride Plaza, 1.30 pm. Holiday to Youghal, Mon 27th - Fri 31st Aug. Cost â¬305; For details on both trips, Contact Mary 9323978. READY Fork Supper, Wednesday 11th July, 8.30 pm, Foresters Hall. ALFIE LAMBE HOUSE Rosary 8.15 pm Friday 13th July. All welcome. STEAK BARBECUE in Kinnity Castle, Wednesday 11th 8 pm in aid of Offaly School for Children with special needs and South Offaly Special Olympics. Tickets â¬25. Raffle on the night ACCORD OFFICES HOURS FOR July & August will be 10.00 am - 1.00 pm MARTIN HAYES & DENNIS CAHILL IN CONCERT Saturday 7th, Capital Cars, in aid of Simon Community. Tickets from Simon Community Shop, Capital Cars & Heartbeat City. POST PRIMARY DISCOS, Rugby Club, 26th July, 16th & 30th Aug, in aid of Irish Heart Foundation. PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES with Fr Shane Crombie, 26th July. Ph 9351309. PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE KNOCK SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL Thursday 26th-Sunday 29th. Details from Ann 094 9388100 / Sheena 01 675 3690 or look up www.geocities.com/knock_shrine Knock Summer Youth Festival is a national festival of faith for 16-35yr olds, organised by Knock Youth Ministry in conjunction with Youth 2000 Ireland. This year the festival is on from Thurs.26th to Sun.29th of July '07 Support Groups Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential phoneline 057 9326604 - Monday-Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm & 6.00-8.00pm
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