Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 11th July 2021 Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G. GET IN TOUCH St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore Phone: 057 9321587 Email: tullamoreparishsecretary@gmail. com Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5:00pm; Sat - Closed: To book Holy Mass tickets, weddings, baptisms, certs, etc; Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily. Parish Support Services: Bereavement Listening, etc. For appointment, Ph 057 9326604, Monday-Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6.00-8.00pm. Tickets will be required for Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses only and will be available by calling into the Parish Centre, from each Monday, 9.30am-5.00pm, for the following weekend WEEKEND MASSES (TICKETS REQUIRED) Church of the Assumption: (Vigil) 6.30pm Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm Durrow: Sunday 11.30am WEEKDAY MASSES (NO TICKETS REQUIRED) Monday-Friday 7.45am, 10.00am Saturday 10.00am First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am JOIN US ON PARISH WEBCAMS BOTH IN DURROW & TULLAMORE. CONFESSIONS Saturday 2.00-3.00 pm in the Day Chapel. FACE COVERINGS IN CHURCH Face coverings must be worn in the Church at all times and social distance maintained. THE FIRST MISSION Two phrases come to mind as I read about the disciples heading off on their first mission: ‘baptism of fire’ and ‘to be thrown in at the deep end’. We use these expressions to describe a difficult introduction to a new job or activity, when we are expected to learn as we go and cope with whatever obstacles we face. In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve out on their first mission. It is a challenging one and his instructions are brief and very specific: they are to bring nothing but a staff – no food or money – meaning they will have to rely on the hospitality of others for all their needs. They are to stay wherever they are welcomed, rather than move around from house to house, so they can’t be choosy about their lodgings. Simplicity is key – no baggage, no luxuries, no distractions, nothing but the task of reaching to people. It might not be plain sailing, but Jesus offers advice for those difficult times too. It appears their mission of preaching and healing was successful, as we are told the disciples came back eager to fill Jesus in. Imagine the experiences they must have had during this time – the people they met and helped, the generosity of those who welcomed them, the conversations on the road, the chance to share their excitement at everything Jesus was doing. They were certainly thrown into a challenging situation, but they returned with a fresh perspective and strengthened faith. Jesus calls us to step out into the unknown, his words as our guide and his bond with us unbreakable. ‘A boat is safe in the harbour, but this not the purpose of a boat.’ (Paulo Coelho) Tríona Doherty, Intercom July/Aug 2021
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL Jesus gave the disciples a share in his mission by sending them out ahead of him. It was a gesture of trust and confidence on his part, even though they did not fully understand his mission. Have you ever been surprised by the trust shown in you by others to speak or act on their behalf? Jesus sent the disciples out two by two. Perhaps your experience gives you examples of the value of having another with you when engaged in an important task. The apparently strange instructions given by Jesus were intended to counteract practices by bogus preachers who used preaching as a mask for money-making. True disciples of Jesus focus on the mission and not on their own comforts. Is it your experience that vested interests can impede a task, whereas having the right motives makes your mission more effective? The task of the disciples was to call people to repent, (metanoia = conversion, change the way we look at God and at other people). Who have been the disciples, the people in your life who have called you to be more trusting in God? To whom have you given this call? John Byrne osa, Intercom July/Aug 2021
PARISH COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €1074; Durrow €101 Envelopes €2680 Thank you for your continued support
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM ~ Contact the Parish Secretary. Welcome to God’s Family Aoibhe Grace Egan, Casey Anna Carroll, Paudie Christopher Paul Clooney, Kate Bernadette & Ada Jane Moloughney who were baptised recently.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary at least three months in advance. All couples getting married must complete a pre-marriage course. Contact ACCORD 057 9341831 or www.accord.ie. NB: NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN MUST BE IN THE PARISH CENTRE BY 9.30AM WEDNESDAY. Only notices from parish groups, non-profit making organisations & clubs included PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996 MASS INTENTIONS Mon 12 7.45 Thornton Family, Sragh Rd 10.00 Charlotte, Thomas & P J LaComber Frances & Hugh Thomas & Mary Daly, 21 O’Molloy St Tues 13 10.00 Robert Nutt Maura & Alo O’Brennan Wed 14 10.00 Mary Dunne & Family 10.00 Christopher, Esther & Andrew Pender Sat 17 6.30 Hughie Carroll, Mon Mem John Dempsey, 1st Ann, Dempsey Family & Tim Connolly Sun 18 10.00 Mary Weir 11.30 Carmel Farrell, Mon Mem Mary Nihill, Mon Mem 1.00 Billy Dowling, Mon Mem
Shared Mass Sat 17, 10am: Durrow Sun 18, 11.30am: Michael Daly, Mon Mem
DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the family of Jim Keegan
COMMUNITY NOTICES SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL - Support for people in need. Ph 057 9322072 or 087 7557294. ALONE: COVID support line for older people. Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily. AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 8.15pm, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun, 1pm; Charleville Centre, Wed & Sat 8.30pm. Al-ANON – for families of those suffering from Addiction: Thurs 8pm, Tihilly, Lannello, Clontarf Rd. TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, 057 9322500; Freephone 1 800 323232 DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE Contact them on 057 9328268, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE offering a range of free/affordable services. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 057 9353177 / 9353441.
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