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

23rd October 2022  ~ 30th 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:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

Luke 18:9-14

We are often defensive in our relationships with others.  We are reluctant to let others see us as we see ourselves.  Occasionally we meet someone with whom we can be totally open and know we will be accepted.  With whom have you had that kind of a relationship?  What was it like for you to have that freedom? 

Likewise with God, when we come to prayer pretending to be better than we are, we are hiding from God.  What difference does it make when you pray to God, acknowledging your faults and limitations?  Have you ever found that when you are humble in this way in prayer, God lifts you up?

The parable is also a cautionary tale against judging others negatively on the basis of externals.  Perhaps God, who looks into the heart, sees them differently.  When have you discovered there was more to another person than the negative picture you got from first impressions?  What lesson did you learn for yourself from this?

John Byrne OSA Intercom October 2022

ALTAR SERVERS

Primary School children from third class up are invited to join our Altar Servers Team. If your child is interested in becoming an Altar Server, please leave your name and phone number into the Sacristy or the Parish Centre.

MISSION SUNDAY

World Mission Sunday takes place today.  On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania.  A retiring collection will be  taken up which will help over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance to communities for them to build schools, health centers, parish halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith. 

LIST OF THE DEAD

November is the month when we pray especially for the dead.  November 1st is the Feast of all Saints and November 2nd is the commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls).

An important tradition in Ireland is writing down the names of our departed friends and relations on the Altar List of the Dead.  The list is compiled every November and Mass is offered for those on it, at all List of the Dead Masses in November and every First Friday for the coming twelve months.  Take time with your family to write the list.  Think of family, friends and neighbours over the years.  Particularly remember those who have no one to pray for them.

Dead List forms are available in the Church.  Please fill one out, if you would like to do so, and drop it into the Sacristy or the Parish Centre.

NIGHT OF LIGHT- CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN

Monday 31st, let’s celebrate with Holy Mass at 6.00pm in Tullamore Church, followed by a Procession and a party in the Parish Centre.  Children are invited to come along dressed as … their favourite Saint. 

Halloween means evening of ‘The Saints’ and while it has been re-designed by culture as a night of goblins and ghouls, the whole idea of Halloween is the preparation for the great feast of All Saints Day November 1st.

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 25 ...10.00 John Hanley 1st Ann

.................... Theo John Keegan

Wed 26  .10.00 Andrew Sinclare

................... Angela Daly, Carrag Cluain

Thur 27    7.45 John & Josephine Bailey, Parnell St

Fri    28  10.00 William & Bridget Cooke

Sat   29 10.00 Kathleen Buckley, Ballykilmurray

...................Michael Cuskelly

               6.30  Annie O’Connor 1st Ann

Sun 30  . 8.30 Joan Hannigan

                        Noel Clancy

.......... 10.00 Noel Egan, Marian Pl., Grandparents

..................Sarah & William Doyle, O’Molloy St & Holy Souls

..................Margaret Stanley

.........11.30 Tom Coughlan, Mon Mem

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Ethna Lowbridge, Sister Rita Maxwell, Ailbe Coffey & Mary Keegan

BAPTISMS 

Welcome to God’s Family Kai Tadhg Dubrov, Rían Joseph Fleming & Jessie Glennon who were baptised recently.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €3228; Durrow €358;

Envelopes €2610

Thank you for your continued support.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

THREE TWENTY ONE COFFEE MORNING: In aid of Down syndrome on Thursday 27, Parish Centre 10.30- 12 Noon. Donation of baked goods welcome.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Can you cover a holy hour? Hours available. Further info phone Pat 085 1162668

STOMA SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: Wed 26th from 6.30–8pm in Teach Dochas, Offaly Street.

PARKINSON’S INFORMATION MEETING: Bridge House Hotel, Wednesday 26th 8pm. Speakers from the HSE & Parkinson’s Association. Hosted by BPW Tullamore.

MARYS MEALS OFFALY: Church gate collection Sun 30th in Durrow Church, Please support.

TULLAMORE GARDEN CLUB: recommencing in Charleville Centre Wed 26th 7.30pm. New members welcome. Ph Sandra 0877856405/Julie 0868411301

40 HOURS ADORATION: Mon 31 October – Fri 4 Nov, 1-9pm daily.  Ceilí Community, Kilbeggan.  All welcome. 

ST PHILOMENAS N.S.: Are now accepting Enrolment Applications for 2023/2024 forms can be accessed on our website www.stphilomenas.ie or contact school 0579321983

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0579328268, 

MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND:  6-14 Mar 2023.  Cost €2195.  Booking Navan Travel, 0469068600.  Enquiries to Kingscourt Parish Office 0429667314.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: For advice and support call 0579351886 or 0860419154.  

AA:  Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.

AL-ANON, Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd.

ALONE support line for older people Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: 2nd & 4th Thurs 10.30am-12pm, Tullamore library. Facebook Tullamore Cuidiú,  phone 086 3785340.