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
The Parish Office has now moved to St Mary’s Parish Centre
on Benburb St and will be open from 9.30am-1.00pm & 1.30-5.00pm.
To book Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc,
please call during these times.
22nd Sunday -31st August 2008
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner 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
THE MYSTERY OF THE CROSS No one who will read this today will never have experienced suffering. It may have been in a small way, such as anxiety of worry; or it may be something much greater, such as long term illness and pain. I read somewhere that the real cross is the one I have not chosen; the one that does not fit neatly on my shoulder. The Lord asks us not to run away from crosses but to use them as opportunities for growth. “Take up your cross daily and follow me” (Matt 16:24). Bearing ones cross is not a selfish thing to do but enables us to better feel for those whose life is a cross. We lead by example and Jesus has already shown the way. As St Paul warns us, we “must model ourselves on the behaviour of the world around us” (Rm 12:2). “Compassion is not learned without suffering”. (Thomas Merton)
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. -- George Bernard Shaw
PARISH OFFICEThe Parish Office has now moved to St Mary’s Parish Centre on Benburb St and will be open from 9.30am-1.00pm & 1.30-5.00pm.To book Masses, Wedding, Baptisms, Certs, etc and to make appointments with a priest, please call during these times. There will be a reception service from 5.00-9.00pm, Monday to Friday.All parish groups (choirs, etc) wishing to use the Centre must also book in with the Parish Secretary.DURROW CEMETERY SUNDAYDurrow Cemetery Sunday is 7th Sept, with the blessing of graves taking place after 11.30am Mass.TEEN CHOIRChoir practice resumes on Thursday 4th , 7.00-8.00pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre.LITURGY GROUPMeeting Tuesday 2nd at 6.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre.JUNIOR PPCMeeting Friday 5th at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Parish CentreFAMILY MASS & HOSPITALITY GROUPSMeet in St Mary’s Parish Centre on Saturday 6th, 11.00am-4.30pm.DATES FOR YOUR DIARYLaunch of Four Pillars Sunday 7th Sept
Parish Mission Sunday 28th Sept-Friday 3rd Oct
Launch of “Do This in Memory” programme for children preparing for 1st Penance and 1st Communion Sun 28th Sept
Launch of Confirming our Children Programme Sunday 5th OctDODATEK POLSKIW 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 Parish Centre.
MASS INTENTIONSMonday 1:
7.45 Patrick Daly, Church St
10.00 Jim & Molly Plunkett, Clonminch
Tuesday 2:
7.45 Tom & Molly Lawless, High St
10.00 Deirdre Wyer, Ballykilmurray
Wednesday 3:
7.45 Nuala Dolan, Clonminch; John, Marcella, Bill & Imelda Malone
10.00 Ciaran McDonagh, 15 O’Molloy St
Thursday 4:
7.45 James Kirwan
10.00 John Moriarty
Saturday 6:
10.00 Eddie & Kathleen Cullen
7.30 Nan Kenny, Church Rd
Sunday 7:
8.30 William Bell, Hophill
10.00 John & Mary Brigid Gallagher, Meelaghans
11.30 James McCormack, Ballycommon, Mon Mem
1.00 Anne Mannion, 1st Ann Durrow Sun 7 John, Eileen & Ricky Buckley, Kilmucklin
The next Shared Masses Saturday 20 Sept & Sat 25 Oct,10am are now booked up. The next available Shared Mass is Sat 22nd Nov. This Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions only.
Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the families of Elaine Lynch & Jimmy Daly. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €7874
Durrow €409
Envelopes €2405
Thank you for your support
WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to
Catherine Murphy & Gerard Shanahan;
Sharon Heffernan & William Duffy;
Wendy O’Hara & Ronan Conway;
Emer O’Brien & Ruairi Larkin. For premarriage courses contact Accord, 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. 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.
HOLY HOUR FOR PREVENTION OF SUICIDE Thurs 4, 7-8pm, Day Chapel.
READY: Social Night in Pitch & Putt Club Wed 3. Bus from Marian Sq, 8.30pm.
PIONEERS: Meeting Wed 3, 8pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre.
SCOIL MHUIRE & BALLINAMERE NS reopen Mon 1.
ACCORD: Relocating to St Mary’s Parish Centre, Tues 2. 9.30-4pm. Ph 9341831.
DURROW ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: Resumes Wed 3, 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome.
OFFALY HOSPICE: Annual coffee morning, Thurs 18. If you are interested in hosting, ph John or Dorinda 9351052.
CHILDREN OF MARY: Meeting Tues 2, 8pm.
BALLYDALY/TINNYCROSS RESIDENTS ASSOC: General Meeting, Thurs 4, 9pm, Denis O’Donoghue’s. All, especially newcomers to the area, welcome.
TULLAMORE COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL reopens Mon 1.
SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Meeting Tues 2, 7pm, Mercy Convent. New members welcome.
TULLAMORE MUSICAL SOCIETY: Rehearsals for ‘Oklahoma’ commence Tues 2, 7.30pm, Court Hotel. Auditions Sat 13, 3pm; Sun 14, 12noon. Ph 0879856473 for more details.
RIGHTS FOR THE ELDERLY VOLUNTARY HOUSING ASSOC wish to thank everyone who supported recent Church Gate collection.
CAPPINCUR LOURDES FUND: Thanks to all who supported recent draw.
SAMARITANS: Information evening, Thurs 4, Shamrock Lodge Athlone. Ph 0879030621.
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.
TULLAMORE PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORGE 3-10 Oct. €619 fully incl. Ph Anne 086-2019510/Sadie 085-7223542.
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
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
http://www.dochasoffaly.ie/
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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by Tuesday evening
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