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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 24th April 2022~ Second Sunday of Easter 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 ON PARISH WEBSITE. CONFESSIONS Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel. OUR STRUGGLE FOR FAITH Our challenge of faith experienced by Thomas is something that we can all encounter on life’s journey. Sadly, we never experienced the physical presence of Jesus in our lives as he did. He had accepted the hard and sad truth of Jesus’ death and had begun to move on in his life. We might also suggest in defense of Thomas that he was not so much a “doubter” as he was a realist. Indeed, his comment regarding his need to see and touch the wounds of Jesus, while somewhat crude, was merely seeking a proof similar to what the other disciples had already seen and experienced. If we can put ourselves into his shoes, we may begin to realise the astonishing and unbelievable miracle of Jesus’ resurrection. From this perspective, I suggest many of us are like Thomas and if we were in his position, we too might seek further “proof” before believing in the resurrection. We should great comfort and strength in the response of Jesus to Thomas, “…happy are those who have not seen and get believe”. In a sense faith itself was Jesus’ parting gift to Thomas and to us through the spirit. Our faith is grounded in the Easter message – so let us remind ourselves to spend time in growing our faith by prayer, reflection and living the message of Easter. THANK YOU Sincere thank you to all who helped out, in very difficult conditions, at our Dawn Mass and to everyone who helped prepare for all of our Easter Ceremonies. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL - John 20:19-31 ‘Peace be with you’ was the greeting of Jesus on meeting his apostles. Who has come to you bringing peace at times when you were afraid? To whom have you been able to bring peace? Thomas, doubting and questioning, is possibly a person with whom we can identify. What positive part have doubting and questioning played in your life? How have such moments helped you to know that your life is worthwhile? How have questions and doubts strengthened your faith? Note the way that Jesus dealt with Thomas. He did not give out because he doubted. He accepted how he felt and led him along to see the truth of his resurrection. Who has been that kind of teacher for you, gently taking you where you were and leading you to a deeper knowledge of some truth about life? For whom have you been that kind of teacher? ‘Blessed are they who have not seen and believed’. That requires great trust. During the recent pandemic there were times when one wondered if we would ever see the end of it. Where did you find hope as the pandemic continued month after month? John Byrne OSA Intercom April 2022 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY The Lord is my strength and my song (Exodus 15:2) 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 25 7.45 John Duffy Tues 26 7.45 Our Lady’s Mass Wed 27 7.45 Patrick & Isabelle Doherty, Harbour Street Fri 29 10.00 Peg Brazel & Family, Ballydaly Sat 30 10.00 Ann Kelly Sun 1 10.00 Anne Gannon (O’Toole) Alice Murphy 11.30 Joanne O’Connor Mon Mem Durrow Shared Mass, Sun 1, 11.30am: John & Mary Murray; Joe Heffernan; Kathleen Sheils; Paddy & Pauline Kilroe & daughter Bernadette Rickard; Jim & Nan Donoghue & Murray Family; John, Jenny & James Donoghue, Donoghue & Colgan Families; Tom Mealiffe & Family. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Frederick Warren, Roseanne Halloran & Patrick Walsh COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €3917; Durrow €274 Envelopes €2578 Collection for Holyland €1266 Thank you for your continued support COMMUNITY NOTICES FAMILY CARERS IRELAND: Church Gate Collection next weekend. All proceeds go to the Carers in the Tullamore area. www.familycarers.ie GROW: Weekly meetings, Tullamore GAA Centre, 11am. 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: Support line for older people. Ph 0818222024, 8am-8pm daily AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun 8.15pm, Day meetings Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun, 1pm OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Helpline 057 9351886 for information/appointment. TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Opening times Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Ph 0579322500; Freephone 1800323232; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; website www.tullamorerapecrisis. DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Support Service for individuals with cancer or their families/carers; Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Website www.dochasoffaly.com REGISTER YOUR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION or become a volunteer contact 083 0154669 for more information or register on www.volunteeroffaly.ie |
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