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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E-Mail website : webmaster
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.

27th Sunday - 5th October 2008

Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Fr. Thomas Karikilate C.C.
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

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

 ARE YOU PREPARED TO LEAVE YOUR ‘COMFORT ZONE’?

Today’s gospel challenges us to look critically at our lives and the choices we make as followers of Christ.  Are we like the ‘tenants’ in the gospel who lazily sat back and failed to appreciate the beauty of life - the gifts, opportunities and talents given to us?  Or are we real ‘tenants’ who hold God’s kingdom in trust and who through our lifestyles and relationships reflect our love of God and of one another.  Can we leave behind our indifference and complacency and ask ourselves what price are we prepared to pay for our share in the promise of God’s kingdom?  ‘There are two significant characteristics of every great life.  The first is the capacity to make a good beginning, and the second is courage to push on to a good ending.  A life of triumph hinges on a firm faith for rugged times.’

 PARISH MISSION

Sincere thanks to all who helped make our parish mission such a success.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME

The launch of our Confirmation programme takes place at 1.00pm Mass today.

LITURGY GROUP

Meeting Friday 10th, 6.30pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre.

PARISH OFFICE

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, 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.  There is a priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.

PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD ROSARY
Join your neighbour for 15 minutes, 1 day a week for month October

Marie Dooly, ‘Coreen House’, Spollenstown Tuesdays 7.30pm

RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOP

We are preparing to open a Religious Goods Shop in the Parish Centre in the immediate future.  The shop will be situated in the main lobby of the Parish Centre and will be staffed initially by volunteers.  Goods on sale will include Rosaries, Crucifixes, Holy Water Fonts, all types of candles and a wide range of  Mass cards and prayer books.  We will also have a section for books and pamphlets .  We hope that we can open for business within the next week.

DODATEK  POLSKI

Nastepna msza swieta celebrowana bedzie przez Ks. Janusza Lugowskiego naszego nowego polskiego duszpasterza i odbedzie sie 26/10/08 o godz. 14 :30

COMMENT TO THE PARISH WEBSITE 17-9-2008

The Frobenius organ
My (very tenuous!) link with Tullamore is that I heard the organ in 1965 or 1966 in Copenhagen Cathedral when it was very new, I was gobsmacked and dismayed to find that it had been replaced but I could find no trace of where it was until recently when I found it on your website.
It’s a unique instrument of incredible character and blend. I am so glad it has not been altered apart from regulating to suit its new environment.
I am longing to visit Tullamore some day and going to Mass and hearing your wonderful organ.
Best wishes to you all, congratulations on your website also.

Read this comment in full on www.tullamoreparish.ie

MASS INTENTIONS
 Monday 6:
7.45 Katie Lee, Arden View
10.00 John & Bridie Geoghegan, Healy St
Tuesday 7:
10.00 Timmy Connolly & Family, O’Molloy St
Wednesday 8:
10.00 John Duffy, Convent View
Thursday 9:
7.45 Sean O’Brien, Thornsberry
10.00 Tom Hensey & Jack Brophy
Friday 10:
7.45 Margaret & Thomas Lawlor, Healy St
10.00 Francis Wynter
Saturday 11:
10.00 Paddy Larkin, Spollenstown
Sunday 12:
8.30 Timothy & Brigid O’Reilly, Clara Rd
10.00 Joseph Pyke & Family, Moylena
11.30 Michael White, 36 Pearse Park, 1st Ann
1.00 John Boland, Daingean Rd, Mon Mem

Durrow  Sun 12 Gussie Lambe

Deaths:  We offer our sympathy to the families Michael Kidney, Gerry Scully & Delia Farrell

If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone  9326604

Shared Masses on Sat 25 Oct, Sat 22 Nov & Sat 20 Dec are booked up. 
You are reminded that the intentions included in these Masses are for the anniversary of deaths only.
 

COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €4588; Durrow €305
Envelopes  €2270
Thank you for your support

WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Alexandra Volk & David Speicher.

Couples intending to marry should contact Priest & Registrar of Births Deaths & Marriages at least six months in advance.
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 which takes place in the Parish Centre, at 8.30pm on designated Wednesdays.  Please contact the Parish Secretary to book in for meetings and Baptisms.

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.
“GODSPEL” rehearsal Tues 6.30: Sun 3-6pm.
ALPHA in Loughrey’s, Thursdays, 8pm. All welcome
"Rights for the Elderly are accepting Housing Tenancy Applications for their housing scheme for older people.
Application forms may be obtained from The Secretary, Jim Quinn, 17, Marian Place, Tullamore. Tel 086 8503287".
TULLAMORE POETRY GROUP:  Open Night, Bridge House, Mon 6, 8pm.
READY:  Fork Supper, Wed 8, Pitch & Putt.  Bus from Marian Place 8.30pm.  Cost €10
THANKS FROM METHODIST CONGREGATION to all those supported recent Organ-Thon in aid of Church Repairs.
CHILDREN OF MARY:  Tues 7, 8pm.
GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY present illustrated talk on Puccini by  John Allen (RTE), Tues 7, 8pm, Court Hotel.  All welcome.
PROGRESSIVE 25 Pitch & Putt Club, Tues 7, 9pm.
SECULAR FRANCISCANS:  Meeting Tues 7, Mercy Convent, 7pm.  New members welcome.
PIONEERS:  Meeting Wed 8, 8pm, Parish Centre.
TADS:  Play reading, “A View from the Bridge” Arthur Miller, Tues 7, 7.45pm, Days Hotel.
PRAYER MEETING Mercy Convent, Thurs, 8pm.  All welcome.
CHILDMINDER GRANTS: For information phone Fiona McHugh on  9370630.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS:  “Feast of Floral Art”,Emo Court, Sat 11/Sun 12, 10am-5pm.  Adm €10.
FLU VACCINE HSE CAMPAIGN:  Who should be vaccinated? Over 65’s; those with long-term health condition; healthcare workers; residents of nursing homes & other long stay institutions; carers; poultry workers.
FOUND:  Rosary beads in small purse, Dunnes Stores.  Contact Parish Centre.

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.

Newsletter Notices to be in the Parochial House
by Tuesday evening
Charitable / Non-profit organisations only