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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 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 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 JOHN 18:33-37 The feast we have this Sunday, and the gospel, give us an opportunity to reflect on the different ways in which we, and others, exercise influence and leadership. The authority of Pilate came from position and power. The Authority of Jesus came from his integrity and what he stood for. Recall leaders you have known whose influence was like that of Jesus (teachers, community leaders, family members). The values of the kingdom of God cannot be imposed. It is never a matter of fighting battles, or forcing others into compliance. Perhaps through experience you have learned the limitations of the use of force, as a parent, a teacher, a group leader. What has been the good news, the learning’s for you in this? Jesus came to bear witness to the truth and we are all created for a purpose. Who are today’s witnesses to truth in the world? Who are the people whose witness to truth has impressed you, either now or in the past? In what way have you been able to be a witness to truth? What was it like for you to be such a witness? THE FACTS OF DEATH At some stage when we were children someone took us aside – usually behind closed doors – to explain what were called ‘the facts of life’. But some of us don’t learn the ‘facts of death’ until we stand at our parents’ graveside – and for this there is no dress rehearsal. If we are blessed to be granted the time span of our own parents we will continue to protect our children and we in turn will cradle theirs. But it is still we who are next. That process of letting go which began at birth is completed at death. There is a freedom granted with the deaths of one’s parents and not just from the burden of care – though there is that too – but a freedom to move into a larger space, a freedom I some way to be more fully ourselves. This is perhaps their most important legacy, their last gift, and I am happy to have received it, and not left it unopened, unrecognised at the graveside. Anne Thurston, ‘Small Wonders: Stories of Love, Loss and Letting Go’, Veritas Publications O Lord, grant us that love which can never die, which will enkindle our lamps but not extinguish them, so that they may shine in us and bring light to others. Most dear Saviour, enkindle our lamps that they may shine forever in your temple. May we receive unquenchable light from you so that our darkness will be illuminated and the darkness of the world will be made less. Amen. Prayer of St Columban, Memorial, 23 November
DATES FOR CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNION The proposed dates for Sacraments for 2022 are as follows: Confirmation
Sat 7th May, Scoil Mhuire & Scoil Bhríde Sat 14th May, Ballinamere & Gaelscoil Eiscir Ríada Sun 15th May, Parish School Sat 21st May, St Joseph’s NS Durrow to be confirmed.
PARISH COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €1707; Durrow €196 Thank you for your continued support SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact the Parish Secretary. BAPTISMS 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 PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996
MASS INTENTIONS Mon 22 7.45 Kevin Moran 10.00 Joseph Duggan Patsy Hughes Tues 23 10.00 Margaret, Charlie & Conor Lawlor Shannon Coyne, 146 Church Hill Wed 24 7.45 Robbie & Nancy Carson 10.00 Betty & PJ Ryan, Marian Place
Sun 28 8.30 Mary Hennessy Ann & Mary Kate Duffy 10.00 David Kane, Arden View Margaret Bryant, Connolly Park 11.30 Kathleen Joyce, Mon Mem Mary Coleman & husband Michael 1.00 John ‘The Bull’ Hanley, Mon Mem & Jolene Quiligan We offer our sympathy to the families of TULLAMORE MEALS ON WHEELS: Please remember in your prayers, volunteer drivers & helpers who deliver meals. Thank you to all drivers & helpers, past, present & deceased. Service is operating since 6th May 1974. TULLAMORE GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY: Concert by Aoise O’Dwyer & friends, Sat 27, 8pm, St Catherine’s Church, Hophill. Tickets from Trax or 087 4101244. READY DINNER & SOCIAL: Town House, Sun 21, 7 pm. Proof of vaccination required & wear a mask. LOST: 3 keys on a ring, outside Lidl/Central Hotel. Finder please leave into Parish Centre or Garda Station.
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
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27 April 2024
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