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.

28th Sunday - 12th 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

  " To bring out the best in those around you, give them encouragement and show them loving appreciation."
--- Author Unknown

A PERSONAL INVITATION

Sunday, God invites us to a banquet - the best wedding banquet ever, where there is a place for everyone.
No one is excluded!  Only He would be so generous as to lavish on us His unconditional love.
He expects a response from us.  How could we possibly refuse such an invitation?
What if we do not answer?  Will we choose not to wear the wedding garment like one of the guests in today’s Gospel?
God calls us to prepare in our daily lives for the banquet prepared for all; to come to the Eucharistic Banquet on Sundays, for example, which some choose to ignore.
Will He say of us: “the wedding banquet is ready, but the invited guests were not worthy” (Matt 22:8)
He asks us to co-operate with His plan whatever our situation in life, trusting that He is with us and will be our strength.
“Come to the wedding banquet” (Matt 22:5

ADMINISTRATION GROUP

Meeting Wednesday 15th, 8.00pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre.

PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD ROSARY

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

Joey Kelly, Tinnycross, Mondays 7.00pm

Kathleen Cahill, Adams Villas, Mondays 7.30pm

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

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.

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 . 

Nastepna Msza Swieta odprawiana w j. polskim odbedzie sie 26/10/08 o godz 14:30. Po mszy krotkie spotkanie dla dzieci przystepujacych do Pierwszej Komunii Swietej.

CHERRY PICKERS BEWARE!

A street-wise and disarmingly down-to-earth Christian Brother once told his second-year students, “the first miracle Jesus worked was to make booze!”  Not a particularly reverential way of referring to the miracle of Cana.  But true, nonetheless.  Put that way it could be a stumbling stone for inter-faith dialogue.
You’ll find more stumbling stones in Sunday’s Gospel.  Take the bit about bringing both the good and the bad to the wedding feast.  Doesn’t seem to matter whether you’re good or bad, does it?  Let me know if you do.
Anyway, everyone seems to be invited, and not very formally either.  It’s almost as if they’re put on the spot in the street.  Here’s the invitation.  Take it or leave it.  Its up to you.  What a godsend for freeloaders, cherry pickers and opportunists!
But wait.  There is a sting in the tail.  One of these, let’s say the cherry picker, who ‘answers the call’ hasn’t done his homework.  Life has ground rules - and that’s the most basic one of all.  Poor fellow!  He saunters in without a care in the world and what happens?  He’s out on his ear before he knows it.  The reason?  His dress code.  Nothing to do with him being good or bad. 
Though come to think of it, flouting social morals can indicate arrogance, selfishness or stupidity.  Flouting religious ones can indicate the same.
Whichever.  Cherry pickers of the world be warned.  You’re on note!

(Fr Tom Cahill, Intercom, Oct 2008)

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday 13:
7.45 Margaret, Rose & James Graham
10.00 Bill Byrne, O’Molloy St

Tuesday 14:
7.45 John Farrell, Chapel St
10.00 Charles & Agnes Rogers, Clara Rd

Wednesday 15:
7.45 Gorman Family, O’Molloy St
10.00 James, Maureen & Cathleen Keenan, Arden Heights

Thursday 16:
10.00 Joseph & Brigid Gilligan & Agnes Tierney

Friday 17:
7.45 Patricia McCabe (nee Holland), Clara Rd
10.00 Kate Mills, 28 O’Molloy St

Saturday 18:
10.00 Pamela Finlay, Daingean Rd

Sunday 19:
8.30 Kathleen Molyneaux, 1st Ann & Maurice Molyneaux, 41 Marian Place
10.00 Phylis, Con & Bride Mehigan

Durrow Sun 19 Michael McDermott, Ballybought

Deaths: 
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Emma Jennings (nee Barry),
Betty Lee 
Jack Lynam.
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 €5166; Durrow €265
Envelopes  €2815 
Thank you for your support

WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Kerry Starling & Darren Chorley.

Couples intending to marry should contact Priest & Registrar of Births Deaths & Marriages at least six months in advance.
For premarriage courses contact   Accord      

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NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome to the family of God’s people

Alice Josephine Walsh,
Frank Maurice Oandasan,
Sean Eoghan Finlay,
Nicole Surowiak Jindrowa,
Nathan Neill McEvoy.

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.

ALPHA in Loughrey’s, Thursdays, 8pm.

ALFIE LAMBE HOUSE:  Church gate collection this weekend.  Thanks for support in the past.  Rosary in house, Mon 13, 8.15pm.

PIONEERS:  Those wishing to receive silver/gold/Fr Cullen emblems ph 9321313.  Clara Regional meeting Tues 14, 8.30pm, Mercy Convent.

“A TASTE OF OFFALY” with TV chef Billy O’Shea - hosted by Business & Professional Women’s club & Offaly Leader - Wed 15, Court Hotel.  Tickets €20 from hotel or ph 9341206.  Proceeds in aid of Offaly Domestic Violence & Support Services & Rape Crisis Centre.

SCRIPTURE FOR DAILY LIVING Thurs 16, Marian Hostel, 11am.  Ps 117:24.  All welcome.

SHS OPEN NIGHT Wed 15, 8pm.  Enrolment Sat 18, 10.30am-1.30pm; For those unable to make Sat - Mon 20-Fri 24 9.30am-3.30pm.

RIGHTS FOR THE ELDERLY:  Applications for housing scheme available from Jim Quinn, 18 Marian Place, ph 0868503287.

DOCHAS (Offaly Cancer Support Group) looking for volunteer listeners for drop-in centre.  Full training provided.  Ph 9328268 for details.

ST MARY’S YOUTH CENTRE:  Board of directors meeting Mon 13, 8.15pm, Youth Centre.

METHODIST HARVEST SERVICE Sun 12, 7.30pm, with Rev Rosemary Lindsay.  Tea afterwards.  All welcome.

DURROW CEILI CLUB: Ceili Tues 14, 9pm.

BORD NA MONA PENSIONERS ASSOC: Mass for deceased colleagues, Thursday 16th, Church of the Assumption, 12.00noon.

PARENTS FIRST - friendship & support for families with young children.  For info on volunteer preparation course ph Dolores 9322996, 10am-1.30pm or 086-1959221.

PRAYER VIGIL Clonmacnoise, Fri 17.  Mass 11pm, finish 4am.  Ph Helen 0861678027.

IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOC seek volunteers to participate in sponsored walk, 8-17 April, Poland.  Ph Peadar 0872824556 for details.

LOST:  Lady’s 9ct gold watch Sun 28 Sept.  Finder 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