Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
E-mail Parish Secretary:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

5th March 2023  ~ 2nd Sunday of Lent

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 
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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.

THE FEAST OF ENCOURAGMENT

Transfiguration is described as a change of form or appearance.  In today’s Gospel, the Apostles Peter, James and John witness an unveiling of the divinity of Christ and the appearance before them as Moses and Elijah.  “He was transfigured before them”, (Mt 17:2).  What a revelation for them, seeing their friend Jesus in a new way, glimpsing the very nature of God; the beauty within bursting forth.  This was to strengthen the faith of the Apostles prior to his Crucifixion and his death and that they would know that Christ was divine.  Moses and Elijah bore witness to Him and the voice of God speaking from the cloud.

The Transfiguration gives us a glimpse of the glory He has won for us in Heaven.  Sometimes we have our own mini-Tabor moments of grace in prayer and become more loving and alive to God in our lives.  Who we are is merely a shadow of who we can be when we do not limit God in what He can enable us to become.

Let us befriend Jesus in prayer and encourage others to experience his transforming presence in their lives.

LENT 2023

WEEKDAY MASSES 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm.  

STATIONS OF THE CROSS weekdays 9.45am (9.30 if there’s a funeral) Tullamore Church; on Tullamore Parish YouTube channel any time anywhere!

EVENING PRAYER Sundays at 5.30pm in the Church of the Assumption.  

WEEKLY TALKS ON DAILY MASS READINGS given by Fr Sean Heaney, Tuesdays after 10.00am Mass, Parish Centre.  All are welcome.  Bring a bible if you have one.

THE SEARCH – FAITH EVANGELIZATION PROGRAMME: Tuesdays, 8pm, Parish Centre.

PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2022.

The Parish Financial report for 2022 is available in our parish churches this weekend indicating our income and expenditure. It is a positive report and we have been able to run our parish, meet our obligations and carry our maintenance works during this past year. We thank our parishioners for your generosity. We ask for your continued support; every contribution is appreciated.

The Parish Finance Committee.

PREPARATION FOR FIRST COMMUNION

Our next Masses in preparation for 1st Communion are:

Sat 11th, 6.30pm St Joseph’s                                                    

Sun 12th, 10.00am Ballinamere/ Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada

Sun 12th, 11.30am Scoil Bhríde/Scoil Mhuire/ Parish School

Sun 12th, 11.30am Durrow NS in Durrow Church

VOCATIONS

This Sunday of Lent, we see Jesus shine with the radiant light of God. With Him are Peter, James and John. They see this light and are filled with it. The Lord’s radiance still shines out and asks those He calls, to give His light to others. All across our Diocese, we see lights from the great light of Christ in the  witness of many priests. At countless Masses, Baptisms, Confessions, Marriages. In hospitals, schools, care homes, among the young and those in need, the light of Jesus is brought to His  people by those who answer His call. The Sacred Priesthood is a reflection of the light of Jesus Christ. Be His light for others. Answer yes to his call.  

Vocations Holy Hour, Curraha Church, Curraha Co Meath, Friday 24th March 7pm–8pm. All those wishing to live as priests in the light of Christ are most welcome to attend. 

Vocations Director :  Phone: Fr Tony Gonoude 0449373923      www.meathvocations.com                          

Facebook Page: DioceseOfMeathVocations 

Instagram Account: dioceseofmeathvocations 

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SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY AND SYRIA

A special collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. Proceeds will be forwarded to Trocaire who will work with Caritas in bringing relief to those who are in need.

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      6    7.45 Daniel & Teresa Cahill

Tues     7    7.30 Laura Scully

Wed     8    7.30 Michael & May Moore Convent Rd

....................John & Julia Healion, Springfield

Thurs   9 10.00 Mary Vickers, Park Ave

                         Catherine & Thomas Egan, Daingean Rd

                7.30 Kathleen & William Pyke

.................... Nancy Kane

Fri     10   7.45 Gretta & Ellen Moore

              10.00 Annie Condra, Arden View

................... George Boyle

               7.30 Bridie & James Lovett &

...................Margaret Gannon, O’Molloy St

Sat    11   6.30 Joan Shanley, 1st Ann

Sun   12   8.30 Richard Keenan

..........10.00 Kathleen Doyle, 110 O’Molloy St

..................Sr Ita Deegan

..........11.30 Jacqueline Pyke, Mon Mem

                       Eamonn Power McDonagh 1st Ann

..........  1.00 Mary Galvin, Marian Place, Mon Mem

                       Michael Bracken, 1st Ann

Shared Mass Sat 11, 10am:  Joe Deevy, Jack & Lily Berry; Buckley Family, Cathy & Dinny Morris; Andy Byrne; Leo & Annie Monahan, Roy Sleigh, Monahan & Smyth Families; John & Marcella Malone & Family; Peter & Ellen Duffy & Ellen Egan; Henry, Mary & baby Mary Dwane; Kathleen Spollen; Whitney Family; Joe, Mina, Fiachra, Sheila, Tom & Carol Flanagan, Patricia & Oliver Mullery; Ann Brennan; Billy & Kathleen Jaffray; Bernadette, Michael & Joe Kelly; PJ & Tilly Hoctor; Patrick, Cathy, Vincent & Patricia Grogan; Christopher Glennon; Maureen & Edward Lynam; Tommy & Teresa Glynn; Barney, Lily, TJ, Anne, Brian & Joseph Elliffe; Pat & Mary Quinn & Family, Nancy Enright; Peter Cronly

Durrow Sun 12, 11.30am:  Sean Conroy, 1st Ann

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Pat Heffernan, Rory O’Connor & Lelia Brady.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s family Archie Padraig Kelly, Ella Rose Aitken, Kai Michael Deasy who were baptised recently.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €2823; Durrow €137 

Envelopes €2832

Thank you for your continued support.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:  Urgent help required for holy hour Tues 3-4pm; Wed 5-6pm; Sat 3-4pm. Ph 085 1162668

ACCORD - Looking for Marriage Preparation Facilitators:  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

ROSARY: Sat 11, 1.15pm, outside Alfie Lambe’s House, Arden Rd.  All welcome.

ST PHILOMENA’S NS: A big thank you to collectors and to the community who continuously support us.

TULLAMORE CAMOGIE CLUB:  50th anniversary launch night & photo exhibition Fri 10, 7.30pm, GAA Centre.  All past members welcome.  Church Gate Collection Mar 11/12.  Please support.

TULLAMORE LIBRARY:  Wide range of courses & activities available.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or

0579346832 for details.

TULLAMORE HARRIERS 5K – ROAD CLOSURE:  Kilcruttin Junction-Charleville Roundabout, 9.45-10.45am, Sun 12.  Diversions in place.  Phone Adrian 086 1636059.

LIVING LINKS COFFEE MORNING Mon 6, Parish Centre, after 10am Mass.