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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. 4th Sunday of Lent - 22nd March 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 |
GOD’S WORK OF ART God loves each of us so much that he sent his only Son to love us throughout our lives
and to save us from making the wrong choices. If we follow Jesus, we will walk in the light and never in the darkness. It is either or - either
you are for the light or for the dark. There is no in between. It sounds simple but walking
in the light of Jesus, being a follower of His, is quite a difficult way of life. It takes hard work
and a lot of dedication and commitment. It would be very cushy for us if we could be a source of life to others without cost to ourselves. But we receive life from God when our faith helps
us to trust in His love for us. It will help to remember that:
“We are God’s work of art, created in Christ Jesus to live the good life as from the
beginning He had meant us to live it”. (Eph 2:10)
What matters is being right, Not being told you are.
ADMINISTRATION GROUP Meeting Wednesday 25th, 8.00pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre.
TROCAIRE’S LENTEN CAMPAIGN
In the Old Testament we hear many stories of exile. The Jewish people were very familiar with being forced to flee from their home. The exiles to Babylon and to Egypt are the most famous examples of this. They knew what it was to be without the comfort and security of being in their own home. Jesus too was familiar with the type of experience Khalid had. He was a refugee
as a child in Egypt and all throughout his public ministry he was an itinerant preacher.
Since 1962 Burma has been ruled by the army who have continued to attack religious and
ethnic minorities, burning villages, arresting people and forcing thousands into forced labour. Almost 1 million people have been forced to leave their homes and more than 150,000 have
fled to temporary refugee camps along the Thai/Burma border.
Trócaire continues to campaign for change in Burma while also supporting and educating those living in refugee camps. This Lent we ask that you support the people of Burma and other oppressed minorities around the world by donating to Trócaire this Lent. For more information log onto www.trocaire.org/lent
LITURGY GROUP Meeting Tuesday 24th, St Mary’s Parish Centre, 6.30pm.
BISHOP’S SILVER JUBILEE As part of his Silver Jubilee celebrations, Bishop Smith will celebrate the Vigil Mass in the Church
of the Assumption on Saturday 4th April.
LENT - PREPARING FOR EASTER Evening Prayer, Sundays 5.30pm
Daily Mass (Mon-Fri) 7.30am, 10.00am, 7.30pm
Sacred Dance/Meditative Movement Mondays 8.00-9.00pm, Parish Centre. “....Lent is a time for discovery; for facing fact not fiction, for honesty about twilight zones we may frequent, or long to: haunts of unreality, dead end traps that stunt our growth, imprison us in addiction, and alienate us from each other and from God. Lent is a time for lingering in the light, for letting its rays do their healthy work......” (Excerpt from piece by Fr Tom Cahill, Intercom March 09)
PARISH CENTRE
Parish Office open Monday-Friday 9.30am-1pm and 1.30-5.00pm
for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs etc.
Reception service available 5.00-9.00pm.
There is a priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
Parish Shop - selling a selection of religious items - open Mon to Sat 10.30am-1.00pm.
Teas/Coffees after 10.00am Mass Wednesdays & Fridays.
MASS INTENTIONS Mon 23: 10.00 Margaret Boylan (nee Lawlor) Mon Mem
7.30 Michael Kelly, Mon Mem
Tues 24: 7.30 Josephine Martin
10.00 William & Mary Kerrigan
7.30 James Bannon, Pearse Park
Wed 25: 7.30 John & Betty Thomas
10.00 Dolan Family, Meelaghans
7.30 Maisie Heffernan, 18 Convent View
Thurs 26: 7.30 Kathleen Cronly, 69 O’Molloy St
10.00 Kathleen Minnock, Edgeworthstown
7.30 Tom Conway, Ballydaly
Fri 27: 7.30 Ellen & Michael Moore, Arden Heights
10.00 Elizabeth, Bernard & Margaret Cutler, 52 Pearse Park
7.30 Mary O’Dea
Sat 28: 10.00 Henry & John Dwane, 55 Pearse Park
7.30 Sue Hensey, 1st Ann
Sun 29: 8.30 Martin Killeavy, 10 Clontarf Rd
10.00 Anne Doyle, Pearse Park
11.30 Michael Martin, Cappincur, 1st Ann
1.00 Catherine Gorry, 1st Ann
Durrow:
Fri 27th 8 pm Margaret & John Minnock
Sun 29 Fr Arthur Waters
DEATHS:
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Anne O’Connor & Marie Barry
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
SHARED MASSES: Masses on Sat 25 Apr & Sat 16 May are booked up.
There are a limited number of places left on Sat 13 June.
You are reminded that these Masses are for the anniversary of deaths only.
PARISH COLLECTION
Tullamore €4552
Durrow €241
St Patrick’s Day €3698
Envelopes €3229
Thank you for your continued support.
WEDDING BELLS Couples intending to marry should contact Priest & Registrar of Births Deaths & Marriages at least six months in advance. For premarriage courses contact Accord, www.accord.ie.
NEW ARRIVALS
Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month and in Durrow on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a pre-baptism meeting which takes place in the Parish Centre, at 8.30 pm on designated Wednesdays. Please contact the Parish Secretary to book in for meetings and Baptisms.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: “Come to me in the Blessed Sacrament”. As long as God loves us enough to want to be with us day & night, then we want to love Him enough to be with Him day and night. Ph 9321232.
“DRUGS AWARENESS”: Information night, Mon 23, Scoil Eoin Phoil II, 7.30pm.
IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOC: AGM Tues 31, 7.30pm, Day Care Centre, Arden Rd.
PADRE PIO GROUP: Mass Tues 24, Church of the Assumption, 8pm.
PUBLIC MEETING - €2000 funding for Arts Centre could be lost - Wed 25, 8pm, Hugh Lynch’s.
READY: Social Night, Pitch & Putt Club, Wed 25. Bus from Marian Place, 8.30pm.
TULLAMORE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: National AGM, Sat 28, Court Hotel. Registration 9.30am.
MIDLAND CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP LTD: Meeting Tues 24, Bury Quay, 8pm.
LEGION OF MARY: “Acies” Ceremony, Sun 22, Rathwire Church, 3pm. Ph 0863143302.
NATIONAL CHILDMINDING WEEK: Arts & Crafts for childminders/preschool children, Thurs 2.
Ph Fiona 9370630 for details.
LECTURE, by Tom Janes, on recent archaeological and historical discoveries along route of N52 Tullamore by-pass, Historical Society, Bury Quay Mon 23, 8pm.
PARENTS/FRIENDS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: Meeting Wed 25, Tanyard Resource Centre, 8pm.
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 |
