
Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary:
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3rd September 2023 ~ 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G. Rt Rev Sean Heaney, P.E. Fr. Joe Campbell, C.C., Fr. Fergal Cummins, C.C. Fr. Damian Budau, C.C Sr. Margaret Burke.
GET IN TOUCH
St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore,
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9.30-1; 1.30-5pm.
Phone: 0579321587 Email:
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Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie
Reception service Friday, 9.30-5.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily.
Meeting Rooms available: Contact Administrator for details of availability, rates, etc. Teas after 10.00am Mass Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Bereavement Listening Support: Ph 0579326604.
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.
SUFFERING DISCIPLESHIP
Poor Peter. After being called a “rock” by Jesus in last Sunday’s Gospel, today he gets a rap on the knuckles for understanding that the Christ of his dreams (all glory and prestige) is not the Christ that Jesus must grow into and become. Jesus faced suffering and rejection which could only be transformed if accepted.
Jesus makes it clear that the Father wants us to open our eyes to reality and to change what needs changing in our lives. If we can see the false pride that makes us think that we don’t need Him, or the despair that makes us lose faith – we are carrying the cross.
As followers of Jesus we have assurance that our way of the cross does not go unnoticed. Jesus is with us on the way as our strength in our weaknesses. Our carrying of the cross and our helping others to carry theirs, is the proof of love and discipleship in action.
For Jesus, that is enough.
DURROW BLESSING OF GRAVES
Cemetery Sunday in Durrow will be next Sunday, 10th with blessing of graves taking place after the 11.30am Mass.
FAMILY MASS
Our Family Mass Liturgy at the 10.00am Mass will resume next Sunday, 10th. All are welcome.
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
Matthew 16:21-27
Short-term loss is sometimes necessary for long-term gain, as a student studying, or an athlete training, can testify. When have you found that denying yourself proved to be worthwhile because of what you gained afterwards?
Jesus was teaching his followers that the path of discipleship would involve pain and suffering. His friend Peter would have none of it. Sometimes friends have a mistaken idea of what is for our good. What lessons have you learned about handling bad advice from a good friend?
Jesus knew that because his good news message was not acceptable to the authorities he would suffer and die. In spite of this, he trusted that the power of God would overcome evil. Have you seen a good news message survive even though opponents tried to stifle it?
Jesus promised that those who suffer for the kingdom would be rewarded. Perhaps, even in this earthly life, you have experienced reward for faithful discipleship. What have these rewards been?
- John Byrne osa Intercom July/August 2023
STRENGTH FOR TODAY
Give me strength for today Lord, wherever I go.
Let no danger daunt me, whatever the foe.
Let no task overcome me, no trial my heart fret.
I would walk with You Lord, in the path You have set.
Let no burden overcome me, give me strength to bear.
Then I will have courage, with whatever my care.
Let no grief overwhelm me, wherever I am.
Give me strength for today, Lord, strength from Your hand.
“The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid”. (Psalm 21:7)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore. Pre-Baptism Meetings are on the third Wednesday monthly. 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 counselling In-Person and Online in Tullamore. Phone 057 9341831 or 0864669926 or email
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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 4 .. 7.45 Patrick Daly
...........10.00 Nigel Brennan
Tues 5 . 7.45 Peter & Frances Flanagan & Family
...........10.00 Mary Galvin
...................John & Mary Brigid Gallagher
Wed 6 .10.00 Nicholas Walsh, Paddy, John Snr,
...................John Joe & Phyllis Gorman
Thurs 7 7.45 Rose Hannigan
Fri 8 ..7.45 Our Lady’s Mass
Sat 9 .6.30 James Spollen, Mon Mem
..................Billy Cronly, 1st Ann
Sun 10 .8.30 Andrew Hoctor
........ .10.00 Jimmy Bracken
///////////.. Anne Molloy
Sat 9 Sept, 10am: Elizabeth & Christopher O’Connor & Family; Paddy Berry; Peg Deevy; John Brickland; Paddy, Cathy, Noreen & Tom Flynn; Anne & Joseph Conroy, Catherine & Thomas Doyle, Anne Conroy, John Prendergast & Betty Martin Cullen; Bernie & Maureen McGowan & Stephen Coughlan; Joe, Bridie, Tom, Dan & Mary Hynes & Sheila Briscoe; Peter & Brigid O’Connor; Thomas & Catherine Smyth & Family; Bernard, John & Brigid Roche; Joseph, Elizabeth & Joe Waters; Pat McCormack & Family; Kieran McDonagh; John Quinn; Stephen Lynam & Family; Prendergast Family; Bridgie & Sean Horan & Family; Kathleen & Matthew Tyrrell & Family; Michael & Mary Kate Kelly & Family; Dan & Annie Fox & Family; Dymphna, Paddy & Frank Brennan; Michael Lawlor; Mary Teresa Gorman; Dolly & Noel Spain & Family, Tess McCabe & Bill Kelly; Tommy O’Reilly, Ber & Basy Molloy & Kathleen Casey; Catherine Gunning; John & Mary Moriarty & Sean Dooley; John Maher; Helen Burke; John, William & Margaret Boland, Pat & Helen Fitzpatrick, Kathleen & Brendan Kennedy.
DEATHS
We offer our sympathy to the families of Ann Mulry, Fr Eamonn O’Brien & Bernadette (Ber) Malone.
BAPTISMS
Welcome to God’s family Marley Paul & Brooklyn Lee Fitzgerald Duff, Logan Anthony Walsh, Arthur Collins Villelabeitia, Jack Arthur McDonagh Gibson & Eoin Gabriel Hynes who were baptised recently.
COLLECTIONS
Plate: Tullamore €2810; Durrow €388
Envelopes €3848
Thank you for your continued support.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Covered required for Tues 1-2pm & Thurs 4-5pm, 5-6pm. If you can do an hour please phone Pat 085 1162668
DURROW CÉILÍ CLUB: Céilí & set dancing classes, Tues, 8.30pm, Durrow Hall. New members welcome.
READY: Dinner dance, Sun 10, Town House, 7pm sharp.
AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.
AL-ANON for families of those suffering from addiction, Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly.
DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email
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ALONE for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties. Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily.
OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: 0579351886 or 0860419154. www.odvss.ie |