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31st Sunday of the Year, 31st Oct 2004
Would you believe it?
Conversions do happen even in the most unlikely ways. It can be a sudden decision. There are many examples in history where people suddenly turned back to God and his ways.
Zacchaeus seemed to have it made in worldly terms, but deep down something was missing and he was compelled to try and catch a glimpse of Jesus who was ‘passing through' Jericho.
Can you imagine his joy when Jesus, looking up the tree said, "come down quickly, I must stay at your house".
His life was never the same again and though he faced a rough road because people didn't believe him, he was sure that, "the Son of Man had come to seek out and save what was lost". (Lk 19:10)
Parish Activities
Mass Intentions:
Mon 1:
7.45 Martin Poland, 4 Church St. 10.00 Kathleen Cullen, Kilbride St. 7.30 Martin Heffernan, Convent View.
Sat 6:
7.45 Mary Smith, Thornsberry Estate. 10.00 Ellen & Patrick Egan; sister Bridie & mother Margaret. 7.00 Timmy Connolly, 24 O'Molloy St. Mon Mem. 8.30 Joe Purcell, Collins Lane. 1st Ann.
Sun 7: 8.30 Joe & Mary Lambe, Clara Bridge.
10.00 Oliver, Mary & Michael Garry, Clonminch.
Durrow:
Mon 1 Luke Bracken, Ballybought. 1st Ann. Sun 7 Decd members Durrow Parish.
Deaths:
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Maureen Connolly, nee Delaney, late 22 Davitt, died in England;
Phil Beary, nee English, late Church St, died in Kerry;
Martin Kelly, Moylena.
If you would like support comfort in your grieving, ph 26604.
Next Shared Mass Sat 20 Nov 10am
Baptisms:
It is our policy, in so far as possible, to celebrate Community Baptisms. Baptisms are in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of the month and in Durrow the 2nd Sunday of the month.
Next pre-Baptism meetings - Wed 3rd & Wed 17th Nov - 8.30pm, Parochial House.
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Weddings:
Congratulations to
Lorraine Browne & Keith Fleming;
Carmel Molloy & John Krivacsy;
Eileen Rattigan & Frank Rosney;
Siobhan Leavy & Thomas Conroy;
Lorna Gavin & David Bracken.
Collections:
Mission Sunday Tullamore €9879; Durrow €506 . Envelopes €1792. Thank you.
Sunday Mass Times:
Vigil: 7.00pm & 8.30pm;
Sun: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm.
Durrow: 11.30am.
Confessions:
Saturdays 12-1pm;3-4pm.
Eve 1st Fridays 12-1pm; 7.30-8pm.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner
who has been missing since 22nd Aug ‘96
All Saints & All Souls:
Monday 1st, is the Feast of All Souls.
Masses are as follows: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm (working Mass)& 7.30pm.
Durrow 8.00pm.
Tuesday 2nd is All Souls Day. All Masses offered on Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th will be offered for all those on the Altar Lists of the Dead.
First Friday Healing Mass
Church of the Assumption, Friday 5th at 7.30pm.
Theme: Bereavement. As a way of remembering our dead, there is a sacred space beside the Altar (Chapel St side) on which you can put photo, memorial cards of your dear departed, or a ribbon.
There is also a memoriam book in which you can write the names of your dead, especially if you have not done so in the past when it was first introduced.
Liturgy Group:
Meeting Tuesday 2nd at 7.00pm, Parochial House.
Lectio Divina
Every Tuesday, Parochial House, 8.00pm. All welcome.
Church grounds
Closed to cars 8.30-9.30am, Monday - Friday.
Community Activities
Friendship Group:
"Harvest Coffee Morning", Fri 5th, 10.30am-12.30pm, Day Chapel. Please support.
Fibromyalgia Group:
Talk by Dr Veronica Downes, Sat 6, Bridge House, 6.30pm. Adm free.
Grow:
Church gate collection this weekend. Please support.
Children of Mary:
Meeting Tues 2, 8pm.
Secular Franciscans:
Meeting Tues 2, 7pm, Mercy Convent. New members welcome.
Table Quiz:
Wed 3, Dempsey's Bar, 8.30pm, in aid of Concern.
Offaly Pro-Life Group:
Monthly meeting Wed 3, 8.30pm, Bridge House.
Church gate collection Mon 1. Please support.
Social Services:
Church gate collection next weekend, in aid of alarms and security for the elderly.
Ballykilmurray Scouts:
Enrolment for boys & girls, 8-11 yrs, Wed 10, 8pm, Ballykilmurray hall.
Home-Start
Offering friendship & support to families with young children. Volunteer preparation course, Nov. Ph 22996 10am-1.30pm or 0861959221
Music Appreciation Course:
5 Tuesdays Nov. Ph 51392/51351
Support Services
Parish Information & Support Services -
Confidential Phone Line 26604: Monday to Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm; 6.00-8.00pm.
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm, 41831;
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness Helpline 1890621631
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;
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
Mabs: Free and confidental, phone 23211
Meditation: Mon, Marian Hostel, 7.45pm.
Pregnant, Worried ?
Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac Street Tullamore
Drop in every Saturday 12-3pm
0506-41110
or 1850 281281 9am to 9pm every day for the price of a local call
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