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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 17th April 2022~ Easter Sunday 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. EASTER At the crucifixion darkness literally descended upon the earth. It seemed that the light of hope had been extinguished. Today the light of Christ shines throughout the world because of the Resurrection. The open tomb is a big part of the Easter story. When Mary visited the tomb on the third day, she finds the stone had been moved away. Along with Peter and others it really dawns on them that something wonderful has happened. Jesus is risen from the dead. They all ran to the tomb, they see and believe – the empty tomb is proof. Reaching the tomb, they are overcome with a new hope. Could it be possible? The beginnings of Easter faith are just budding. There is one important aspect of this new faith. It must be shared with others. The second proof of the Resurrection is the preaching of the disciples, who gave their lives to spreading the Good News. We must take this faith to others or it dies. Are our hearts open? Are we ready to hear the Good News? SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL Luke 24:1-12 You might identify with the women through the events of that morning. They came to search and found an empty tomb. Then they were told they were looking in the wrong place: ‘why look for the living among the dead’. Finally they had to cope with the staggering good news that Jesus was alive when they thought he was dead. Let their story remind you of your journey when you found life again when you thought there was none – perhaps you may have felt like that during the recent long Covid lockdown. The women were the first witnesses to the resurrection. Remember the women in your life who have brought you good news, and the women who have been witness to you bringing you to faith in yourself, in others, or in God. The women did not keep their discovery to themselves but hastened to share the good news with the apostles. Have there been times when your heart has been full of good news that you were eager to share with others. John Byrne OSA Intercom April 2022 MASSES FOR EASTER WEEK Next week, Easter Monday to Friday 22nd, there will be one Mass only at 10.00am. EASTER GRATITUDE After the dark days of Lent, we have arrived into the springtime of Easter. It has been most encouraging to witness the number of people who attended daily Mass during the season of Lent. I thank those who have prepared and participated in our Easter ceremonies. These are all signs of hope and light as we celebrate the presence and work of the Lord among us. On behalf of the parish team, I wish all of you every blessing and peace this Easter. Fr Joe & Parish Team 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 ON PARISH WEBSITE. CONFESSIONS Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore. Contact the Parish Secretary. 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 0579341831 or www.accord.ie. ACCORD also provide couple and relationship counseling In-Person and Online in Tullamore. Phone 057 9341831 or 0864669926 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 organizations & clubs included PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996 MASS INTENTIONS Mon 18 10.00 Phil Tiller Michael McDonagh Wed 20 10.00 Mary E Feery Thu 21 10.00 John & Tom Duffy Fri 22 7.45 Laurence Moore 10.00 Leigh Shortall, Arden View Sat 23 6.30 Tommy Corroon, Mon Mem Sun 24 8.30 Suzanne Heffernan 10.00 Paddy Egan, Marian Place PJ & Louisa Carragher, High St 11.30 Christina O’Connor, Mon Mem Eamonn McDonagh, Mon Mem 1.00 Bernie Smyth 1st Ann
Shared Mass Sat 23, 10.00am: Peter Cronly; Michael Connolly; Christina & John Kavanagh; Olivia Brennan; Hill, Browne & Newman Families; PJ Geoghegan, Benny & Kay Carolan; Herr Family; James & Brigid Martin, Martin & Daly Families; James Owens; Matthew & Patrick Conway; Matthew, Lily, Leila & Tom Gallagher; Paul Monaghan & Mairead Phelan; Pat Jennings & Family, John & Mary Kate Cummins & John Quinn; Paddy & Kathleen Morgan; Brigid & baby Thomas McDonagh; Tom & Phyl Gilson; Michael Halpin; Owen & Kathleen Marron; PJ & Annie Sheehy; Herbert, Eva, Pat & John Marron; Pat & Mary O’Connell; Liam O’Reilly; Patricia Grogan; Winnie Kilroe; William, Margaret, Sean & Liam O’Reilly, Ann O’Reilly Reid, Maeve O’Reilly Sheil, Paddy Sheil & son Shane; Moss & Nan Buckley. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s Family Caoimhe Amelie May Mercer & Ella Marie Martin who were baptised recently. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of John (Bosco) Nicholson & Patricia Gilligan (nee O’Brien) & Bernadette (Ber) Hensey. COMMUNITY NOTICES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Help required, especially Thurs 3-4pm. Phone Pat 085 1162668. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: Mucklagh Church, Sun 24, 3pm, Confessions 2.30pm ST MARY’S YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE: Hosting French exchange students 25th April-5th May. Host families for 10 nights and teachers with TEFL qualification wanted. Ph Aoife 0579322963 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it DURROW GAA: Opening of McDermott Park at Durrow GAA Pitch Mon 18, 1.30pm. Game and refreshments on the day. All welcome. GROW: Weekly meetings commencing, Thurs 21, 11am, GAA Centre, Arden Rd. If you are in distress, feeling isolated or low, you are welcome to join some like-minded people for support free of charge. Contact Michelle 086 4183805 ALONE: ALONE support line for older people. Ph 0818222024, 8am-8pm daily. |
19 April 2024
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