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 February 2023  ~ Fifth Sunday of the year

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.

THE GOOD PERSON IS A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

The Lord says through Isaiah that if we share with the needy two things will happen – our light will shine for others and our wounds will be quickly healed.  In the Gospel we are told that we are meant to be the salt of the earth, giving taste to the world.  If we don’t do so our own world becomes tasteless and others are denied the taste for life that we were called to give them.

The life of the trinity is one of relationship giving and receiving totally to each other.  By being salt and light we are helped to stretch beyond our native selfishness, giving room in our heart for the gift of God’s life.  But we also need to learn how to receive.  This too can be difficult for our egocentric pride.  However it will teach us two things that we need if we are to breathe in comfort on “the streets of Heaven”, humility and gratitude.

Our loving Father gives us now the opportunity to both give and receive so that we can share His joy in giving increased life to one another until we can enjoy together the fullness of life in “our Father’s House”.

TULLAMORE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) of Tullamore Parish has completed its term of office having being formed in 2019 for a three year term.  

In our Parish we have been blessed with Parishioners who have willingly served as members of the Council; some have served for many years.  We acknowledge our indebtedness to them all: they have been so generous with their time and gifts to serve the people of the Parish.

Parish Pastoral Councils are leadership structures that enable priests and people to work together to build up dynamic Christian communities that are characterised by prayer, hospitality, mission and evangelisation.

We will shortly begin the process of establishing a new PPC and we will have more information on this process in the coming weeks.

BANK HOLIDAY MASS TIMES

Mass at 10.00am only, Monday 6th.

READERS FOR LENT

Readers are needed for weekly Evening Masses, 7.30pm, during Lent.  Please contact the Sacristy.

PARISH ENVELOPES

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to deliver  our parish envelopes around the parish.  Your help is very much appreciated.

FIRST COMMUNION RITUALS

Our next 1st Communion Rituals take place next weekend:

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 – all in Tullamore Church

Sun  12th, 11.30am, Durrow N.S. in Durrow Church

TULLAMORE PARISH SUPPORT SERVICES

Tullamore Parish Support Services wish to thank the parents and children of Tullamore Stage School, for their generous donation.  Their support enables us to keep our Bereavement Listening Support service going, which continues to help members of our community.  

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS 

Matthew 5:13-16

 Jesus uses the image of salt as something that makes food tasty.  Without salt food can be tasteless.  Who are the people who give zest to your life and make it enjoyable?  For whom have you done this?  When have you been particularly aware of your potential in this regard.

The second image is that of light.  Who have been the people who have been a light for you, particularly in moments of darkness?  For whom have you been a light?  Recall these experiences and give thanks.

The images of salt and light can also be applied to communities to which we belong, a family, a parish, or other group.  Thinking of the groups of which you are a member, how can their potential be enhanced to enrich the lives of members and offer them a guidinglight?  How can you make a contribution to this?

 (John Byrne osa, Intercom Feb 23)

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  10.00 Phil Madden

Patrick, Ellen, Arthur, Michael &

Seamus McDonagh & baby Ellen Julie

Tues     7  10.00 Alo & Maura O’Brennan

Madge, Bill & Liam Power, Pearse Park

Wed     8    7.45 Phil McMahon

                  10.00 Joseph Harries

 Joey Morrison

Thurs   9  10.00 Deirdre O’Sullivan

Muriel Flanagan

Fri       10    7.45 Michael Byrne

                  10.00 Dan & Mary Fogarty 

Sat      11    6.30 Elizabeth Hensey, Mon Mem

Sun     12    8.30 Murt Malone

Alphonsa & KV George

                  10.00 Johnny Feery, John, Margaret, Pat &

Gabriel Dooner

              Eamonn Malone, Marian Place

                  11.30 Andy Carroll, 1st Ann

Mary Conway, 1st Ann

                    1.00 Timmy O’Brien, 50 Pearse Park Mon Mem

Shared Mass Sat 11, 10am: Christopher & Elizabeth O’Connor & Family; John O’Grady; Fiona Byrne, Pat Meehan & Wynne Family; Joseph & Patricia Dunne; Kevin Lambe; Michael & Mary Galvin; James & Mary Kidney; Kathleen Brophy; Pat & Mary O’Connell; Colm & Nellie Grennan; Thomas & Maura O’Toole; Denis Mahon; Peg Fox Nolan & Family; Gerry & Nancy O’Connor & Joseph & Elizabeth Gorman & Family; John Joe Gorman; Mary Brigid Dwane & Family; Gerry Quinn & Becky Colsh; Gerry Martin; Michael Lambe; Spollen Family; Agnes Flanagan; Daniel Dunne; Tom & Teresa McCabe & Nigel Papper; Kathleen Guina.

Durrow Sun 12, 11.30am:  Maggie Sullivan, 1st Ann, her husband Thomas and Sullivan Family.

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Mary Sheridan, Leo Delaney, Vera Kinirons (nee Clancy), John Gorman & Mary Teresa Lynch.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €2666; Durrow €264 

Envelopes €2761

Thank you for your continued support.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

MEN’S ROSARY, Sat 11, 1.15pm, Our Lady’s Statue, Church grounds.  All are welcome.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS:  Meeting Tues 7, 6.45pm, Mercy Covent.  New members welcome.

READY:  Dinner dance, Sun 12, 7pm sharp, Town House.  No dinner order taken after 7.30pm.

CÉILÍ every Tuesday, 8pm, Durrow Hall.  All welcome

YOUTH 2000 PRAYER MEETING: Thurs, Holy Hour, 7.30pm, Day Chapel; refreshments 8.30pm, Parish Centre, concluding 9pm.  Ages 16-40.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023:  1-6 Aug, Lisbon, Portugal. checkout www.dioceseofmeath.ie,  Meath Diocese WYD.

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ALONE support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties.  Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  0579351886 or 0860419154.  www.odvss.ie

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