Always With You

Love desires to be always with "the Other".  Jesus loved us to the end and is now able to remain with us through the gift of His Spirit.  That Spirit is the source of new life for us and the conqueror of our death.

 
As Head of the Church, Jesus gives the Spirit to us - His Body - so that we may continue His Mission.  He gifts and sends us to show the Father's Love to all mankind, assuring us that He himself is always with us and that His love has conquered death and separation forever.

Parish activities

New Format for Faith Friends Programme:
The focus of the faith friends programme this year is on the transition from primary school to secondary.  This has come about both because of additional work the parish has been doing in regard to Confirmation preparation, and also because of the felt need to have some follow up with students once they move to 2nd level.  So the first half of the programme will run this coming month and the 2nd half in the Autumn.  The June programme will be happening during school hours and we would welcome help from past faith friends or interested adults who have some free time on any week day.  Contact Martin Kennedy at the Parochial House for further details.

Praying With Scriptures (Lectio Divina)
continues Tuesday at 8.00pm, basement Parochial House.  All welcome.

Parish Liturgy Resource Person Wanted:
1. To resource the parish Liturgy Committee in its responsibility for the maintenance and development of a parish vision for liturgy, and for  the  management of all parish liturgy in the light of that vision, especially weekend masses and liturgies for special occasions.
2. To support and liaise with the various existing working groups and individuals in their 'on-the-ground' work with liturgy, and to develop new such groups as the need and opportunity arises.
3.  To work as part of the parish team in this and related areas of ministry.
The post is full-time and will require some flexibility in regard to weekend and evening work.  Please contact any member of parish staff for further details.
 

Mass Intentions:
Mon 24: 7.45 Frank & Brigid Cunningham.  10.00 Martin Foy, 20 Arden View. 
Tues 25: 7.45 John Allen.  10.00 Eileen Gorman, 18 Pearse Park. 
Wed 26: 10.00 Peter, Winifred & Michael Moran. 
Thurs 27: 10.00 Devane Family. 
Fri 28: 10.00 John McNamara, Spollenstown. 
Sat 29: 7.45 Patrick & Molly Cleary, Clara Rd.   10.00 Patrick Prendergast, Clontarf Rd.  7.00 Rosie Horan, O'Moore St. Mon Mem.  Sun 30: 8.30 Joan Dunne, Patrick St.  10.00 Jimmy & Jane Murphy, 110 O'Molloy St.

Durrow: 
Sun 30 Joseph Bermingham, Durrow.

Next Shared Mass Sat 19th June

Deaths:
We offer our sympathy to the families of Vera Ann Dunne, Moylena; Billy Quinlan, Pearse Park;
Christy Clavin, St Coleman's Tce & late William St. 
If you would like support in your grieving, please ring 26604.

 
Baptisms: Welcome to the parish community Ciara Margaret Lydon, 60 Glendaniel;
Kayleigh Nadine Young Davenport, 16 Harbour St;
Baithen Jack Mooney, 53 Eiscir Island;
Alexandra Emily Drea, 32 Whitehall;
Jayden Aaron Aderemi Ademosu, 32 Cloncollig. 

Next pre-Baptism meetings - Wed 2nd &Wed 16th June at 8.30pm in the Parochial House.  All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting.  Contact Parish Secretary for details.

Collections: Tullamore €4349, Durrow €177. Envelopes: €1655. 
Thank you.

Community Activities

Durrow NS: Final notice of enrolment for Sept, ph school,32433 before Fri 28.
Ready: ½ day outing to Banagher, Sun 30, from Day Care Centre, 3pm.
Corpus Christi Procession Committee: Meeting Tues 25, 7pm, Parochial House.  New members welcome.
Garden Club: Visit to Shortalstown Garden Centre & Johnstown Castle, Wed 26, from O'Connor Sq, 9am.  Ph 52312/23284.
ICA: Craft & Social Evening, Day Care, Wed 26, 8pm.
Sunflower Day Sat 5 June.  Volunteers needed to help out.  Ph Dorinda 54887.
Padre Pio Group: Mass Tues 25, 8pm, Church of the Assumption.  All welcome.
Money Advice & Budgeting Service: Free & confidential, ph 23211.
Medjugorje: Pilgrimage 4-11 Oct.  Ph Anne 51090/085-7236680.
Alzheimer's Support Group: Initial meeting Mon 24, 8pm, Bridge House.
Found: Sum of money, Church Rd-Hophill.  Ph 21237.

Support Services

Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential Phone Line 26604: Monday to Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm; 6.00-10.00pm.

ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm,  41831; 
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions for family members or friends - if interested ph Rita 086-8157320;
CIC Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm, 2-4pm, Sat 10-12 ,52204;
Epiplepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 28631; 
AA Mon, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30pm;
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, 17 Chapel St.  01-8732699;
Vincent De Paul 22072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Drop in centre 12 Henry St, Mon/Wed/Fri 10.30am-12.30pm 28268y
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm. 1800323232;
Women in Crisis Ozanam House, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 51886;
Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St Sat 12-3pm 0506-41110 or 1850 281281 9am to 9pm every day for the price of a local call 
Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 51124;
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302;
Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Education Resource Centre Hospital. 0502-24317;
Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1800201068 Tues 10am-12 only;
Anew - support group for women with alcohol problems, Wed 8pm, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743

Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd Aug ‘96

BULLETIN NOTICES TO BE IN BY LUNCH TIME WEDNESDAY