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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 1st May 2022~Third 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. DICIPLESHIP – THE CHALLENGE AWAITS In today’s intriguing gospel story we see the apostles returning to their previous occupations. The hype and excitement of the Resurrection of Jesus is beginning to wane with the passage of time. Without the actual physical presence and guidance of Jesus to encourage and motivate them, they were struggling. It was as if they needed constant “privileged movements” to remind them of Jesus. Easter is now behind us and we too are beginning to drift back into our usual practices and routines. However, we must try not to lose sight of the event we have just celebrated and its importance and significance in our lives. The Resurrection is the basis of our belief and our salvation. If we are disciples of Jesus, if we are to proclaim His message, we must do so fearlessly. Jesus must be at the centre of our lives and our discipleship calls us to witness to our faith not only consistently but courageously. It is only by sharing in the suffering of Jesus that we also share in His glory. “You believe because you can see me. Happy are those who have not seen me and yet believe”. BANK HOLIDAY Tomorrow, Monday 2nd, is a Bank Holiday and there will only be one Mass at 10.00am. VOCATIONS SUNDAY Next Sunday, 8th May, is a day of prayer for Vocations. There will be an exit collection after all Masses to help support Vocations in our Diocese. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL John 21:1-19 The disciples spend a fruitless night fishing and catching nothing. Things change dramatically when Jesus appears and invites them to try again. Remember those who came to you and encouraged you to try again when you felt discouraged. Perhaps on some of these occasions the results were beyond your expectations. Some people view the synodal process proposed by Pope Francis as a futile exercise, and others see it as an opportunity for renewal and growth. What have you seen or heard that encourages you to engage in the process? The story can serve as a reminder that sometimes we are wasting our time if we try to work on our own without the Lord’s help. When have you found that your work or life was more fruitful when you acknowledged that you needed God’s help and you spoke to God about your need? Peter is given the chance to be fully reconciled with his Master after his denial during the Passion. Remember those who have given you an opportunity for reconciliation after you had hurt them or let them down. What was it like for you to be given this chance? To whom have you offered the possibility of reconciliation? John Byrne OSA Intercom May 2022 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Every act of love is a work of peace no matter how small. - Mother Teresa 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 2 10.00 Denis Bergin, Charleville View Liam Coughlan Tue 3 7.45 Paddy Manning, Dublin 10.00 Frances McCormack & Johnny Pidgeon Thur 5 7.45 Michael & Nora Hughes, O’Moore St 10.00 Kathleen Dunne Sat 7 10.00 Kathleen & Mick Keane, New Rd .................. Tom Griffin 6.30 Ger Doyle, 1st Ann Paul Keegan, 42 Callary St, 1st Ann Sun 8 10.00 Houlihan Family Ursula Hacker 11.30 Baby Hugo Colm James McDonald, 1st Ann DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of John McNamara & Georgina Hehir BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s Family Jane Mary Murray Corcoran, Maeve Virginia Mahon, James Dean McDonagh, Millie Ann Meehan, Lacey Marie Rattigan, Ronan Dermot Winder & Caden Hugh Carroll Begley who were baptised recently. COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €2233; Durrow €178 Envelopes €2444 Thank you for your continued suppor COMMUNITY NOTICES DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET will continue to be recited BEFORE Saturday Shared Masses starting at 9.25am followed by rosary. All welcome. CEILI & SET DANCING CLASSES: Durrow Hall, Tues, 8.30pm. All welcome. READY DINNER DANCE: Sun 8, 7pm, Town House. Please note change of venue. GROW WEEKLY MEETINGS GAA Centre, Contact Michelle on 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: 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 DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. See www.dochasoffaly.com, ph 0579328268, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
18 April 2024
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