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.
34rd Sunday - 23th November 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 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 CHURCH IS HOME TO EVERYONE”
The Shepherd King
Are we reaching out in love and friendship to live today’s Gospel message of feeding the hungry; welcoming the stranger; looking after the sick; endless acts of service to our neighbour and community?
Are we givers or receivers; sharing our God-given gifts or grasping at everything within reach; showing by our actions what it means to be a follower of Christ and heir to His Kingdom? The Shepherd King’s love for us was so great that He came among us to experience for Himself what being human was really like, including death.
If we want to find Him today we will discover Him in the sufferings of every human family; in the daily struggles of life; in places of conflict and where people seek peace, “until He has put all His enemies under His feet”, (1 Cor.15:25)
As we “welcome back” family members and friends today, let us look to Exekiel for messages of hope; “I myself will search for my sheep...I will rescue them...I will bring them into their own land...I myself will tend my sheep...I will search for the lost and bring back the strays...I will bind up my injured.” (Exek. 11,12,13,16 & 16)
Today is the feast of Christ the King. He is not the king of thrones and jewels, he is the King of Love, who calls us to come to him. No matter how we see ourselves, despite our failings and regrets he constantly calls us close to him. George Herbert sums up this epic story in his poem Love.
Love bade me welcome, yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin.
But quick-ey'd Love, observing me grow slack, From my first entrance in,
Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning
If I lack'd anything. "A guest," I answer'd, "worthy to be here";
Love said, "You shall be he."
"I, the unkind, the ungrateful? ah my dear,
I cannot look on thee."
Love took my hand and smiling did reply,
"Who made the eyes but I?" "Truth, Lord, but I have marr'd them; let my shame, Go where it doth deserve."
"And know you not," says Love, "who bore the blame?"
"My dear, then I will serve."
"You must sit down," says Love, "and taste my meat.”
JUNIOR INFANTS NIGHTS
Monday 1st Dec St Joseph’s & Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada
Tuesday 2nd Dec Scoil Mhuire, Durrow & Ballinamere
Both in the Church of the Assumption, at 7.00pm NEXT CONFIRMATION RITUALS
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOP
The Shop will be open Wednesday to Friday 10.30am-1.00pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am-4.00pm.
It will also open after all Masses on the weekend of Nov 29/30 so that all may visit to see the fare on offer. Sunday opening however will not be the norm.
All types of Mass cards are now on sale. If you wish to have these cards signed, a priest will be available to sign them on request. PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office in St Mary’s Parish Centre on Benburb St is 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.
DODATEK POLSKINastepna Msza Swieta odprawiana w j.
polskim odbedzie sie 30/11/08 o godz 14:30.
Prosimy dzieci chetne do sluzenia do mszy (chlopcow i dziewczynki) o kontakt pod nr tel.0876640020 lub 0879538786
Zostaw usmiech dla mnie”
nie zabieraj
niech sie usmiechamdo wszystkich
bo Bog stworzyl
mnie z dobrocia
Bog wola po imieniu
mam czynic dobro, prawde, pokoj zasiewac
mam sie usmiechac to wtedy i swiat usmiechnie sie do mnie
“Usmiechnij sie Bog Cie kocha”
Ks.Jan Milewicz
MASS INTENTIONS Monday 24:
7.45 John, Margaret & Mary Jo O’Reilly
10.00 Patsy Thomas, Pearse Park
Tuesday 25:
7.45 Josephine Dunne & Dunne Family, 132 Kilbride St
10.00 McCormack Family
Wednesday 26:
7.45 Charles Bowers, Callary St
10.00 Frank Ryan, Clara Rd
Thursday 27:
7.45 Anne & Mary Kate Duffy
10.00 Kathleen Egan, 3 Davitt St, 1st Ann
Friday 28:
7.45 Eamonn Gath
10.00 Nancy McNamara, Spollenstown
Saturday 29:
10.00 Paddy McCabe
7.30 Anne Corbett, Mon Mem
Sunday 30:
8.30 Kathleen Dwyer, Convent View
10.00 Margaret Bryant
11.30 Patsy McLoughlin, 1st Ann
1.00 Paddy Molloy, Aharney, 1st Ann
Durrow:
Fri 28 Con Molloy, Mon Mem (8pm)
Sun 30 Marcella & Joseph Troy, Cappalahy Shared Masses:
The shared Masses for Saturday 20th Dec & Saturday17th Jan are now booked up and the Mass for Sat 14th Feb is almost full. You are reminded that these Masses are for the anniversaries of deaths only and are limited to 40 intentions.
DEATHS:
We offer our sympathy to the families of Lar Malone & Peter Fox.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God’s people
Alex Michael J
ohn Mahon,
Ruairi Patrick Killeavy,
Lily Christine Thornton,
Veronica Szekely,
Neve Anne Marshall
James Eugene Higgins
who were baptised recently.
COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €5003;
Durrow €266;
Envelopes €2305
Thank you for your support.
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
“GODSPELL” St Mary’s Youth Centre, Wed 26-Fri 28, 7.45pm sharp.
BASSOON QUARTET ‘VILNIAUS FAGOTYNAS’, from Lithuania, in concert, Sun 23, Church of the Assumption, 8pm. Admission €10.
RIGHTS FOR THE ELDERLY VHA host Christmas Choral Concert with 11 local choirs, Sun 7 Dec, Church of the Assumption, 8pm. Tickets Daly’s, Tyrrell’s & Heartbeat City, €10.
READY GROUP: Fork Supper, Foresters, Wed 26, 8.30pm. All welcome.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB wish to thank all who supported recent fundraising event in aid of Rape Crisis Centre & Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service.
GARDEN CLUB: Christmas party & demonstration with Enda Thompson Phelan, Wed 26, 8pm. Bridge House.
SET DANCING CLASSES Durrow Hall, Tuesdays, 8.30pm. Proceeds from ceili Tues 25 to Westmeath Wheelchair Assoc.
FRIENDS OF HOSPITAL thank all who supported table quiz in aid of “Healing Garden” Project.
HIDDEN BUT STILL AMONG US: If interested in visiting prisoners, ph 0578672256, Mon-Tues, 10-12noon or 2-4pm.
KNOCK: All night pilgrimage, Sun 7, leaves Tullamore 7.30pm. Ph 0578621291.
HEALING DAY Emmanual House, Clonfert, Sat 29. Bus from Harbour St, 9.50am. Ph 9352931.
LOST: Lady’s glasses in black pouch, Rahan Rd. Finder ph 086-3252945.
FOUND: Small pair glasses, silver case. Owner contact Parish Centre.
LEGION OF MARY: Mass for deceased legionaries, Wed 26, 8pm, Alfie Lambe House.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Annual church gate collection next weekend, 29/30. Please support.
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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