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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057
Tel: 93 21587 - 93 51510 - 93 22244 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie
E-mail Parish Secretary:
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E-Mail website : webmaster
The Parish Office has now moved to St Mary’s Parish Centre
on Benburb St and will be open from 9.30am-1.00pm & 1.30-5.00pm.
To book Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc,
please call during these times. Easter Sunday - 12th April 2009
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke
Fr. Dennis Abraham
Mass TimesWeekend Masses
Church of The Assumption
Saturday (Vigil): 7.30pm
Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Sunday: 11.30am Holy Days
Church of The Assumption
Vigil: 7.30pm
Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm and 7.30pm St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Feast: 8.00pm First Friday: 7.45am, 10.00am and 7.30pm Confessions
Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass |
HE IS RISEN, ALLELUIA
Over the last couple of days we have been reminding ourselves of the suffering and death of Jesus. Does this mark the end? Today's gospel gradually picks up momentum. We hear of two disciples of Jesus running to the tomb. What spurred them on? Was it curiosity? Maybe fear? Neither really, there is more a sense that they were beginning to catch on to the fact that the death of Jesus was not the final act nor the last word. All his prophecies began to make sense to them. The news that he had risen spread like wildfire and crystallised their belief and hope in Jesus. He had conquered death and was offering eternal life to all. So on this Easter Day we ask Jesus to instil in us the same eagerness, enthusiasm and hope of his disciples. We pray for a renewal of our faith so that we also can be true disciples of Christ. Remember it is our faith and not the empty tomb that proves the resurrection. Lord we believe, help our unbelief. This day was made by the Lord we rejoice and are glad knowing He is risen. “You don't need proof You need faith”
WISHING ALL OUR PARISHIONERS A VERY HAPPY EASTER
MASSES FOR EASTER WEEK
Tomorrow, Monday 13th, is a Bank Holiday. There will be one Mass only at 11.00am.From Tuesday 14th to Friday 17th there will be one Mass only at 10.00am.
THANK YOU
Sincere thanks to all volunteers who helped out during our Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies.
TROCAIRE
Please return your Trocaire Boxes to either the Parish Centre or Sacristy. The Offertory Collection next weekend will go to Trocaire.
J.P.P.C
Senior Citizens Bingo, Friday 17th, Parish Centre, after 10.00am Mass. JPPC meeting follows.
PARISH WEBSITE
Pics from Bishop Smith's celebrations and Mass for the sick on the parish website. www.tullamoreparish.ie
DODATEK POLSKI
Nastepna msza swieta odprawiana w j. polskim odbedzie sie 26/04/09 o godz 14:30Zapisy na majowke 3 maja pod nr Tel. Ks. Janusz 0879538786 lub Tomek 0876640020, zadbajmy o to by nas nie zabraklo na tej waznej uroczystosci. Dziekujemy serdecznie Karolowi , Lukaszowi oraz Kasi za sluzenie do mszy i zapraszamy innych chetnych chlopcow i dziewczynki do brania czynnego udzialu we mszy swietej
GOODBYE AND THANKS
This weekend we say ‘goodbye’ to Fr Dennis, who returns to India next week. We thank him for all the good works he did while he was with us.
“From the very outset I Fr. Dennis Abraham wish you all the Joy and peace of the Easter. May the risen Lord bless all of you. Easter event should be celebrated in our hearts. If we give Jesus the first place in our life and encounter Him in our brethren, we can sing genuinely ‘yes’ Jesus is truly risen. “ALLELUIA” Through baptism we died with Christ and rose to the new life with him.
I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to Rev. Mgr. Sean Heaney the parish priest and to Rev. Frs. Shane Crombie cc, Padraig Corcoran, Seamus O’Conner cc and the parishioners of Tullamore for your love concern, prayers and the warm welcome extended to me. I really enjoyed my stay here. When I go back to India on 17th of April I will really miss you all. Thanks a million to everyone. Special thanks to Rev. Mgr. Sean Heaney for his loving invitation and for his great heart. May God bless you.
Fr. Dennis Abraham CMI
St. Thomas study House
P.B. No. 106, Datala Road
Chandrapur HPO & Dist
Maharasthra-442401 INDIA
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 13:
11.00 Jimmy, Nellie & Carmel Doyle, William St
Tues 14:
10.00 Tom Duffy, Convent View
Wed 15:
10.00 Teresa Rogers
Thurs 16:
10.00 Michael McDonagh
Fri 17:
10.00 Christina & John Kavanagh
Sat 18:
7.30 John Molloy, 1st Ann
Sun 19:
8.30 Matthew Conway, Clara Rd
10.00 PJ & Louisa Carragher
11.30 Peter Cronly, Ballykilmurray, 1st Ann
1.00 Vincent Mullarkey, Clara Rd
Durrow: Fri 17 (8pm) Maureen Lynam, 1st Ann
Sun 19: Dinny, Margaret, Jim & Ber Bracken & Margaret Kelly.
DEATHS:
We offer our sympathy to the families of Tom Keogh, Kitty Birch (nee Moran) & Dick Stokes If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
PARISH COLLECTION
Tullamore €4481; Durrow €280
Envelopes €2860
Thank you for your continued support.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: “Looking at our Eucharistic Lord for an hour transforms the heart in a mysterious way, as the face of Moses was transformed after his companionship with God on the mountain”. - Seminarian. Ph 9321232.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS: Sun 19, Mucklagh, 3pm.
GOLF CLASSIC in aid of Offaly School of Special Education (Tullamore), Fri 17, Tullamore Golf Club. Ph 086-1734584 or 9320537, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm).
TRACTOR RUN Sun 12, 11.30am - Harriers through town - in aid of Arden View Family Resource Centre & Offaly Special Olympics.
SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN TULLAMORE & SURROUNDING AREA: Join Women’s Mini-marathon team. Ph Ann 087-2041605 for further details.
LEGION OF MARY: Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Mon 13, 8.15pm. All welcome.
CNG PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Sat 2 May. Ph Anne 0877914828.
READY: Easter party, Clonmore House, Wed 15, 7.30pm. Bus from Marian Place, 7.15pm.
GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY presents David Courtney, Thurs 16, Court Hotel, 8pm - he will also give talk on his book.
OFFALY PRO-LIFE GROUP: Meeting, Sat 18, 10.30am, Parish Centre. New members welcome.
OFFALY SPECIAL OLYMPICS: FundraisingCocktail Night, Thurs 18, Hugh Lynch’s. Admission €15. Tickets from Special Olympics Office, Bridge Centre. Ph 9324726.
OFFALY DYSLEXIA GROUP: information and support group for Parents of children with Dyslexia - workshops for children 8+ Mondays beg. 27th April 5-7pm Daingean National School. Contact 086 2309009/ 086 6005606
FATIMA: Pilgrimage 4-11 June, with Fr John Nally. Ph 9351309 for details.
BALLARD TURF CUTTERS ASSOC: All turf banks for resetting by end of April.
FOUND: Lady’s purse, Convent Rd. Owner contact parish centre.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Parish Support Services confidential phoneline (057) 93 26604 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 6-8pm
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling & premarriage course details. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.00pm 9341831, www.accord.ie
AA Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. 01-4538998 or 1890412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Health Centre, 018732699
MS Offaly Austin 0863760257;Mary 9323946. Helpline 1850233233
Grow Community Mental Health Movement meet Thurs 7.30pm, Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124 www.grow.ie
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10.00am-2.00pm; 1800323232,
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul Offaly Street 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Offaly St 9328268
www.dochasoffaly.ie
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel
Shine. Supporting people affected by mental ill health, 9323111 , 0868525281. helpline 1890 621631
Midland Living Links - Suicide Bereavement Support Ph Bernie 0861600641
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm; 2pm -4pm; Thurs 2-6pm. 9352204
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm, 9328631
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061
Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre.
Helplione 1800201068 Tues 10am-1.00
Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 0861024743
Alzheimers Society Carers last Monday of month, 9328244
Adult Educational Guidance Service 9327104
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month, 7.30pm, 0870648070 www.isarc.ie
Diabetes Assoc (Offaly) 1st Wed of month, Bridge House, 8pm. Ph 9321211 after 6pm. Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service: 9351886 Mon-Fri, 10am-12; 2-4pm. Community Drugs Scheme: HSE helpline 1850241850. Coeliac Support Group 93 43940 Amen. Male victims of domestic violence 046 90 23718 BRI (Acquired brain injury) advocacy and support 01 2355501 www.briireland.ie |
