Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057
Tel: 93 21587/93 51510/93 22244/93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie
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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.
The Epiphany, 6th January 2008
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Father Paul Trairong Multree
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke
Mass Times
Weekend 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
“STARGAZERS” We are all stargazers and searchers of one kind or another - some of us seek love and belonging in our lives; others of us follow stars that we hope will lead to wealth, fame or power. But the Magi set their sights on a different star that led them to God. Their star inspired them on a journey of Faith, a journey of discovery at the wonder of this gift of life
and the Giver of life. The Epiphany (from the Greek word meaning appearance) calls us to set our sights on
the “star” of God that leads us to the joy and lasting treasures of Christ among us;
the “star” that will light up the paths we take on our journey to God. May we come offering the most precious gifts we possess - hearts transformed by love,
lives given over to justice and reconciliation, spirits cast in the peace of Christ.
(Adapted from: Christmas Reflections)
The most important trip you may take
in life is meeting people halfway..
SPECIAL THANKS
To the Church Environment Group for the lovely Church decorations and to all
those who worked and participated in making our Christmas ceremonies so special. BAPTISED IN 2007? We invite all children baptised in 2007, and their parents, to a Mass celebrating their 1st birthday in the Faith, on next Sunday, 13th (Feast of the Baptism of the Lord) at 10.00am. ENVELOPE BOXES If you received an envelope box without a name or with the wrong name and address, please put a note in your next envelope donation giving the correct details. Thank you again for your continued support of our collection.
CONFIRMATION PARENTS COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Scoil Bhride, Scoil Mhuire, Ballinamere & Gaelscoil Eisicir Riada, Monday 14th, 7.00pm
(note time), Parochial House. Scoil Eoin Phoil II, Durrow & St Philomena’s, Tuesday 15th, 7.00pm (note time),
Parochial House. Talk for ALL PARENTS OF CONFIRMATION CHILDREN, Tuesday 15th, 8.00pm,
Church of the Assumption. Speaker: Fr Padraig McMahonl
Bishops' Pastoral letter of 1980
"Handing on the Faith in the home."
Little children love to pray. They pray quite naturally, because God is very real for them and very close for them. But if they are to stay praying as adults, prayer must be part of their home life, from their earliest years, and not just of school life.
Parents, the most essential part of teaching religion to your children is to teach them to pray. You will teach them to pray, not by telling them to pray, not by scolding them if they don't say their prayers. You will teach them to pray more by praying with them. Don't just tell your children: "Go off to bed now and don't forget to say your prayers." Instead say: "We will say our prayers now."
Pray with your young children. Pray with your older children. Be seen praying by your children. If prayer is important for you, it will be seen as important by your children. Parents who pray, homes that pray, prepare a praying generation for the future. In fact, you parents will learn about praying yourselves by praying with your children. Little children are very close to God. Didn't Our Lord say: "The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to little children."
Your children will bring you also closer to God. Children often understand God better than grown-ups do. Their ways of praying can teach us all a lot about how to pray.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 7: 7.45 Mary Thomas, Tullamore. 10.00 Patrick & Agnes O’Reilly
Tues 8: 7.45 Joseph & Catherine Cahill. 10.00 P A Wrafter, Church St
Wed 9: 7.45 Michael Hughes, O’Moore St. 10.00 Margaret ‘Peggy’ McDonagh, 1 Kilcruttin
Thurs 10: 7.45 Denis, Anne & Marie Dunne, Coleraine. 10.00 Kathleen Kavanagh
Fri 11: 7.45 Mick Geoghegan, Clontarf Rd.
10.00 Frances & Peter Flanagan & Family, O’B rien St.
Sat 12: 10.00 Mary Vickers. 7.30 Donal Beatty, Mon Mem
Sun 13: 8.30 Kathleen Claffey. 10.00 Lar Byrne & Byrne Family
11.30 Ed Williams, Mon Mem. 1.00 Pat Pidgeon, Arden View, 1st Ann
Durrow Sun 13 Laurence Keegan & Keegan Family, Gormagh
Next available Shared Mass, Saturday 16 February 2008 at 10am. You are reminded that
this Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.
DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the families of
Tony Quinn, Arden View;
Mary O’Grady, New Rd;
Frances Curley, 3 Kearney Park;
Tony O’Shea, Glenkeen & Dillon St;
Edward Donnelly, Healy St;
Emer Bracken, late Tullamore & Geashill. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
WEDDING BELLS Couples who wish to marry should complete their prenuptial inquiry form with a priest six months in advance. The must also give three months notice to marriage registrar.
For premarriage courses contact Accord, 9341831 or www.accord.ie NEW ARRIVALS 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 pre-baptism meeting. To
book in for meeting and baptism, please contact the parish secretary at the Parochial House.
COLLECTIONS:
23/12 Tullamore €6256; Durrow €385; Envelopes €5076
25/12 Tullamore €13877; Durrow €1080
30/12 Tullamore €4638; Durrow €238; Envelopes €8357
Thank you for your continued support.
COMMUNITY GROUPS PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: ‘Jesus waits for us in this
Sacrament of Love’, Pope John Paul II. Ph 9321232. DODATEK POLSKI Nastepna msza swieta w jezyku polskim odprawiona bedzie 27.01.08 ogodz.14:30. Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie lub oferujacym pomoc prosze o kontakt. Tomek 087664002
ST MARY’S YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE: Youth clubs resume Tuesday 8th. QUEEN OF PEACE GROUP: Monthly Mass for Healing & Peace, Thursday 10, 7.30pm, Day Chapel. All are welcome. OLD TIME STEP, SEAN NOS & SET DANCING CLASSES recommences Thurs 10, 8-10pm,
Pitch & Putt Club. Beginners and new comers very welcome. WOMEN’S GROUP meet every 2nd Tuesday, Bridge House, 7-8pm.
Phone 086 811 723 for more details.
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 www.lifemidlands.ie
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm, 2.00-4.00pm 9341831, 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
Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 9351796; Helpline 9351886, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 24 hour cover at weekends.
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St 9328268
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness, 18900621631
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 0868157320
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm; 2pm -4pm; Thurs 2-6pm. 9352204
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 9328631
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 Mon of month, Bridge House, 8pm. Ph 9321211 after 6pm.
Newsletter Notices to be in the Parochial House
by Tuesday evening
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