Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 51510 - 93 22244 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary:
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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.
Mission Sunday - 19th 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 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 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
It’s difficult to give away kindness. It keeps coming back to you.
“TELL AMONG THE NATIONS HIS STORY”The above invitation in Sunday’s psalm is made possible by Jesus’ farewell assurance to his disciples, “Behold I am with you always until the end of time”. As it is the Word of God, it always brings about what it says. No matter where we witness at home or abroad, we are part of the Body of Christ. It is only in the measure of our relationship with, and our commitment to Jesus that our lives and words are effective. For today we focus on one specific area of the Church’s witnessing mission - the area of those called to serve Him beyond the home boundaries to places where His name is unknown. Our prayer, finances and personal service can support and help them, “tell among the Nations His story”.
MISSION SUNDAY - 19th October World Mission Sunday reminds us of our role as disciples of Jesus. Today we are called upon to play our role in helping to bring the word of God to those who are still hungry for his message. We are given the opportunity to share in the experience of our brothers and sisters who carry on the missionary task today as they ‘Go and Tell’, often in difficult and dangerous circumstances. Our spiritual and material offerings are crucial for the continued work of missionaries throughout the world, allowing them to share God’s love and compassion. The total raised in today’s collection will be sent in its entirety to support various mission projects.
Please give what you can afford, every gift – no matter how small- makes a difference.
JUNIOR PPC - BINGO FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Tuesday 28, St Mary’s Parish Centre, after 10am Mass. Meeting of Junior PPC afterwards.
DODATEK POLSKI 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. Prosimy dzieci chetne do sluzenia do mszy (chlopcow i dziewczynki) o kontakt pod nr tel.0876640020 lub 0879538786 Swiat potrzebuje milosci chocbys by³ najbiedniejszy ty mozesz dac swiatu mysl czysta piekna piosenke slowo dobre zyczliwy usmiech podajac reke dla proszacego dla samotnego serca bedziesz ostoja a to wystarczy… Ks. Jan Filewicz
PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD ROSARY
Join your neighbour for 15 minutes, 1 day a week for month October Joey Kelly, Tinnycross, Mon 7.00pm Kathleen Cahill, Adams Villas, Mon 7.30pm Marie Dooly,, Spollenstown, Tues 7.30pm
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.
The Parish Shop opened on Friday, 17th October selling religious booklets & articles. It will be opened daily Mon - Fri from 10.30am - 1.00pm.
MASS INTENTIONSMonday 20: 7.45 Burke & Keran Families 10.00 Christina Dunne Tuesday 21: 10.00 Julia & Patrick Dunne & Family Wednesday 22: 10.00 Edward & Catherine Kelly, Puttaghaun Thursday 23: 7.45 Molly & Patrick Cleary, Clara Rd 10.00 Heather & Tom Daly; Daly & White Families & Kevin Carroll Friday 24: 10.00 John O’Sullivan Saturday 25: 7.30 Philomena Sheehan, 1st Ann Sunday 26: 8.30 Julia & Stephen Coughlan & Mary Smith 10.00 John & Annie Houlihan & Family 11.30 Sylvia Meehan, Daingean Rd, 1st Ann 1.00 Michael Kidney, Mon Mem
Durrow Sun 26 Joseph Daly Jnr
Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the families of baby Caitlin Geoghegan, Eileen McEvoy, Christy Maher & Michael Tyrrell.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
Shared Mass Sat 25 Oct, 10am. Tommy, Kathleen, Christy & Fr Danny Clavin & John & Mary Kate Cleary & Family; Kelly Family; Owen & James Daly, Kathleen & Martin Howard & Kitty & Michael Dempsey; Eileen Bracken; Joseph & Ian Farrelly & Family; Annie & Paddy Heffernan; Philly & Ann Deevy; John Galvin; Margaret Cunningham; Mary Kate Heffernan; Mary & Robert Westman; Mary Bracken; Dominic O’Gorman; Thomas & Mary Martin; Bridget, Joan & Joseph Connolly; Joe & Bridie O’Connor & Family; Annie Connolly; Ryan Family; James, Elizabeth & Rosaleen Buckley; Rosie Connaughton; Mollie McKenna; Margaret & Abraham Bradley; Sr Catherine Cronly; Louise Waters; James Tyrrell & Family; Jack, Lily, John & Paddy Berry; Tony & Rose Heffernan; Mary Anne & Michael Wyer & Family; Maura Loughnane; Patrick Doheny; Quinn Family; Nan Cunningham & Devane Family; Weatherhead Families; Carmel & Joseph Lynch; Jack & Josephine Boland; Patrick & Catherine Sullivan; Bracken Family; Hussey & Duffy Families; Edward Scully.
COLLECTIONS Tullamore €4732 Durrow €324 Envelopes €3370 Thank you for your support
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Yvonne Waters & David Gillespie.
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
Welcome to the family of God’s people Liam Paul Farrelly, Patrick Richard Ryan, Isabelle Gabrielle Keyes & Killian Peter Dunne. 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.
DIOCESAN LITURGICAL COMMISSION WORKSHOPS FOR CHRISTMAS Mon 3 Nov, Mullingar. Transport organised. Names in Sacristy. READY: Fork Supper, Foresters, Wed 22, 8.30pm. Adm €10 TIDY TOWNS: AGM Tues 21, 8pm, Hugh Lynch’s. New members welcome. PADRE PIO GROUP: Mass Tues 21, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. All welcome. ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Looking for second hand furniture in good condition. Ph 0879506410. STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS COURSE: Commencing Tues 4 Nov for 6 Tuesdays. Information from Offaly County Enterprise Board, 9352971 or www.offalyceb.ie JUNIOR PPC - BINGO FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Tuesday 28, St Mary’s Parish Centre, after 10am Mass. Meeting of Junior PPC afterwards. PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD ROSARY
Join your neighbour for 15 minutes, 1 day a week for month October Joey Kelly, Tinnycross, Mon 7.00pm Kathleen Cahill, Adams Villas, Mon 7.30pm Marie Dooly,, Spollenstown, Tues 7.30pm 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.
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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