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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 8th May 2022~Fourth 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. ETERNAL HIS MERCIFUL LOVE - Ps 99 In today’s Gospel Jesus says, “My sheep listen to my voice”. That implies that we have kept Him company frequently enough to recognize it, listen to it and then follow Him. By nature selfish - genuine love is not easy for us. Unless we stay close to the Good Shepherd, we might easily follow the many voices of our own illusions and desires. Mary of Magdala is interesting in this regard. She, who followed Him right to the foot of the cross, recognized His Voice immediately despite His total disguise. In joy she wanted to cling to Him, but He told her instead to “Go…..Tell!... If we stay close to the Good Shepherd, “the Lamb upon the throne” of the second reading, we too will be filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit as were Paul and Barnabas. This was despite the fact that they were unsuccessful in that part of their mission. Indeed when Mary of Magdala did ‘go and tell’ they did not believe her either! When we are close to the Good Shepherd neither success or failure will take away His Joy from us, nor the gift of the Holy Spirit. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL - John 10:27-30 Jesus tells us that we can rely on his relationship with us. Think of the relationship you have in which you feel safe and secure because there is mutual understanding and the relationship has stood the test of time. Jesus says that the disciple is one who listens. What is your experience of listening to the word of God in the scriptures? To what other voices have you listened and found guidance? The faithful disciple is also one who follows the path of love that Jesus preached and practised. Although it may be difficult at times, it is in following it we find life. Where have you had the experience of listening, responding, loving and finding life? VOCATIONS SUNDAY Jesus is still calling Priests. He needs you to say ‘yes’ to his call. Be a priest and find joy, bring people to God and let Jesus work through you. If you feel called to be a priest, open your heart to Jesus, follow the Lord and do not be afraid. Priesthood is not an office of the past. Jesus needs priests today more than ever. For more information on Vocations phon: Fr Tony Gonoude 044 9373923 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to Him, and He will direct your paths. (Proverbs 3: 5-6) 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 Tue 10 7.45 Michael & Lily O’Brien Wed 11 10.00 Sandra Saunders Thu 12 10.00 Anne & John Brazel, Ballydaly Fri 13 10.00 Alfie Quinn Sat 14 6.30 John Bosco Nicholson Mon Mem Frederick Warren, Mon Mem & son Freddie Sun 15 10.00 Josie Smyth, Rahan Rd Martin Foy, Arden View 1.00 Nell Love, 1st Ann Ber Hensey, Mon Mem Durrow Sun 15, 11.30am: Annmarie Buggy; Edward & Brigid Cusack & Pat, Tim & Colm Murray & Frank & Bernadette Feery; Dan McGrath; P J Dwyer
Shared Mass Sat 14, 10.00am: Jim Coyne; Johnny Deevy; Marcella McNamara, McHale & McNamara Families; Matt, Rita & Margaret Flanagan, Mannion & McMahon Families, John & Paddy Mannion, Jimmy, Kate & Sandra Lynch, Johnny Cunningham; Noel & Annie O’Connor, Paul & Mary Keogh; Jack, Isabella & Sean Drumm; Stephen O’Neill; Joseph & Elizabeth Waters; Mary Kate & Johnny Rigney; Willie Carroll; Frank Cunningham & Fr. Michael Conroy; Christy & Mary Donegan; Tom Kearney; Timmy Smollen; Jim Bracken & Family; Damien Horan; John & Annie Connolly; Chrissie & Frank O’Brien; Mick & Lily Geoghegan & Drumm Family; Oliver Mulpeter & Murphy Family; Michael, Catherine & Ted Casey, Jim McGeoghegan; Joseph Masterson & Raymond NcKiernan; Peter & Kathleen Daly, Guinan & Daly Families; John & Mary Kelly; Nicholas & Mary Molloy & Family; Anne & James Martin & Family; Teresa & Pat Cleary; James & Noel Condon & John McInerney. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Paschal Coughlan, Jim Stone & Oliver Lawless. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s Family Páidí Tomás Kearns, Millie-Mae Margaret Clarke, Molly Ellen Guinan, Amelia Lena Dusza, Ailbhe Rose Gaughan, Evie Marie Graham & Caleb Martin O’Connell who were baptised recently COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €2212; Durrow €306 Envelopes €3330 Thank you for your continued support COMMUNITY NOTICES ST PADRE PIO: Mass Tues 10, Tullamore Church, 7.30pm. All welcome. CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY will be said before the 10.00am Mass on Sat 14 & 21 May. MENS ROSARY: Sat 14, 1.15pm, Near Digby Bridge, for Ashling & Fiona CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Wed, 7pm, Parish Centre. TULLAMORE TIDY TOWNS: Meet Wed, Kilbride Plaza, 7pm. All help welcome. See Tullamore Tidy Towns face book page; email tullamoretidytowns.ie CONCERT IN AID OF UKRAINIAN REFUGEES: St Catherine’s Church, Thurs 19 with St Brigids, Le Cheile and Tullamore HSE Choirs and guests. Compere Anne Gaffney. Conductor Andrius Kozlovskis. Admission free. Donations welcome. PARENTS FIRST: Looking for parents or grandparents to pass on their valuable knowledge and experience in bringing up children. Please phone Dolores or Attracta on 057 9322996 or 086 1959221 |
25 April 2024
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