Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
E-mail Parish Secretary:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

25th. Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 19th September 2021

Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G.
Rt Rev Sean Heaney, P.E.
Fr Luke Ohiemi, C.C.
Fr Joe Campbell, C.C.,
Fr. Fergal Cummins C.C.
Fr. Kevin Fleming SSC
Sr. Margaret Burke.

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 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.

WEEKEND MASSES

Church of the Assumption: (Vigil) 6.30pm

Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm

Durrow: Sunday 11.30am

WEEKDAY MASSES

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.

 SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

Mark 9:30-37

Jesus uses the time they are travelling along the road to teach his disciples what it means to follow him. Think of the wisdom you have acquired about life, about faith, about what it means to be a Christian.  Who have been your teachers?  Remember them and give thanks for them.

One of the lessons Jesus gives them is that there is a dying to be endured as we move to a fuller life.  That was the road he would travel.  It is also our journey, not only at the end of this earthly life, but also in small ways through life.  When have you found that by dying in some way you came to a fuller life?

The sacrifices made by front line health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic were an inspiration to many.  They put themselves at risk to care for the sick, and some of them died.  Are there other people who have inspired you by their service of others?

Achievement, affirmation, recognition, and status are attractive and enjoyable when they come our way.  Yet we can be in trouble if, like the disciples, we become caught up in pursuit of them.  Jesus tells them that true greatness lies in service of others.  Who are the people whose support and assistance help you now? What has helped you to appreciate the value of loving service of others.

Intercom Sept 21 

 LEGION OF MARY CENTENARY

The Legion of Mary was founded in Myra House, Dublin, 7th September 1921.  A Centenary Mass will be Celebrated by Bishop Tom Deenihan tomorrow, Monday 20th, at 8.00pm in The Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar. 

 FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations to children from our schools who have received the Eucharist for the first time: Scoil Mhuire and Scoil Bhríde last weekend; Durrow and Ballinamere this weekend.
We wish God’s blessing on them, their families, friends and teachers and all who helped them on their faith journey at this special time.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.The Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
Numbers 6:24-26

 PARISH COLLECTIONS

Plate:Tullamore €1488; Durrow €106

Envelopes €2576

Thank you for your continued support

 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact the Parish Secretary.

BAPTISMS  Welcome to God’s Family

Sadhbh Kate Larkin & Emma Mary Fox Ennis 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.
ACCORD also provide couple and relationship counselling In-Person and Online in Tullamore.  Phone 057 9341831 or 086 466 9926 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 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

Tue 2110.00 Liam Flynn, Mon Mem

Wed 2210.00 Nan & Paddy Larkin

Fri 24 10.00 Mary Kate, Paddy, Tom, Michael & Cecilia Mahon

Sat 25  10.00 Jim Lambe, Arden View, Patrick & Marcella Horan, Arden

6.30 Noel Leavy, 1st Ann Charles Patrick McGrath, Mon Mem

Sun26  8.30 Andrej Vasilevskij

10.00 Mick Kidney Jnr.  Nan & Liam Hughes, Marian Place

11.30 Sarah O’Rourke, 1st Ann  1.00 Sr Anne McGuire, Mon Mem

Durrow Sun 16, 11.30am:  Derek Weir, 1st Ann

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of

Michael Lawlor, Jimmy Bracken, Ellen Burke & Joe Waters.

 COMMUNITY NOTICES

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE ON KELLS WEBCAM: Luke’s Gospel, Mon & Thurs, 12 noon, commencing Mon 27. You can access the talks (approx 25 mins) on www.kellsparish.ie and click on Webcam.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Sun 3 Oct.  Bus from Parochial House 9.30am.  Details from 0876386270.

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, 0579322500; Freephone  1800323232

Al-ANON – for families of those suffering from Addiction:  Thurs 8pm, Tihilly, Lannello, Clontarf Rd.

AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat &  Sun 8.15pm, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun, 1pm; Charleville Centre, Wed & Sat 8.30pm.

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL - Support for people in need.  Ph 057 9322072 or 087 755 7294.

OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP Tues-Sat, 10.30am-4.30pm, Offaly St.  Ph 083 099 4754 for details.

ALONE: COVID support line for older people.  Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily.

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.

TULLAMORE JUNIOR HOCKEY TRAINING: New members to the Junior and Senior Club welcome. Full details on Tullamorehockeyclub.ie

OFFALY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: Retail Sales & Skills course commencing Sept 27, Banagher Further Education & Training Centre.  Details from Linda or Aoife; e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 087-738 5989.