TABOR’S INVITATION: LISTEN TO HIM

The identity of Jesus is affirmed on Tabor: “This is my beloved son; listen to Him!” 

God designates Jesus as the object of his special favour, grace and love.  The praying Jesus is at the centre of the scene.  In the presence of the apostles he is transfigured; his clothes became dazzling white.  The externals reflect the inner experience; as Jesus prays he is transfigured!  To be a disciple of Jesus is to listen to him.  We are invited to listen and to open our heart to the Word of God.

If we listen, we enter into communion with the glorified Jesus who is always sharing his glory with us: “the glory which you have given me I have given to them.”

The mountain suggests a place of close proximity to God.  Where do I feel closest to God?  Does my time in prayer alter my appearance; my attitudes; my actions; my thoughts?

On Tabor Lord you revealed the fullness of your son’s glory to his friends.  Continue to reveal yourself to us.  Transfigure our hearts and lives with your presence.  Take to yourself all who have died and make them glorious.  Amen.

Kindness consists of loving people more than they perhaps deserve.

CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE

Evening Prayer with a Difference

The Gospel according to Matthew presented by young people of the parish, in song, dance & mime, Sunday 8th, 5.30pm, Church of the Assumption.  All welcome.

TROCAIRE’S LENTEN CAMPAIGN

That we can call God our father tells us the kind of relationship we can have with our God. He cares for his as a father cares for his children. This second Sunday of Lent, we remember parents as they work so tirelessly and often against the odds to care for their children.

Khalid the little boy on the front of this year’s Trócaire box, is one of these children. Khalid is just one of almost one million Somalis who have been forced from their homes due to ongoing conflict and violence, where one in five children die before reaching the age of five.

Please support Trócaire's Lenten campaign this year. In doing this, you help the poorest parents of our world care for their children as God cares for us his children.

SACRED DANCE/MEDITATIVE MOVEMENT

Continues Mondays of Lent, 8.00-9.00pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre.  Explore, through movement, the themes of Lent: journey, pilgrimage, penance, conversion of heart.

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 Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am-1.00pm.

Teas/Coffees after 10.00am Mass Wednesdays & Fridays.

LITURGY GROUP

Meeting Tuesday 10th, 6.30pm, Parish Centre.

                                           Ks.Jan Filewicz

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 9:
7.30 Patrick & Isobel Doherty, Harbour St

10.00 Patrick Kavanagh

7.30 Kathleen & William Pyke, Callary St

Tues 10:
7.30 John & Anne Kearney & Family, Clara Rd

10.00 Bridie & James Lovett & Margaret Gannon

7.30 Patrick, Margaret & Patrick Jnr Hutchinson

Wed 11:
7.30 Billy & Mairead Harvey

10.00 Thomas & Rebecca Hensey, Offaly St

7.30 John Healion, Healion & Prendergast Families

Thurs 12:
7.30 Bridie & Robert Hickson; Paddy Joe & Michael & Michael Keaveny

10.00 Christopher Cutler

7.30 Thomas & Lily Byrne

Fri 13:
7.30 James Kenny, 23 Arden View

10.00 Patrick Curtis

7.30 Kathleen Cassidy, Mon Mem

Sat 14:
7.30 Sean Quinn, Clonmore, 1st Ann

Sun 15:
8.30 Michael & Mary O’Rourke

10.00 Paddy & Kathleen Cunningham & Family

11.30 Gerardine Cusack, Mon Mem

1.00 Nancy Thomas, 1st Ann

Durrow: Fri 13 Jimmy Sullivan, 1st Ann

Sun 15  Mary Byrne, 1st Ann

SHARED MASS SAT 14, 10AM:
Margaret, John, Rita & Annie Pender; Andy Byrne; Guinan Family; James Dooner; Kevin Phelan, John & Christina Delaney; Joe Deevy;
Jack, Lily & John Berry; JJ & Catherine Carroll & Anthony O’Sullivan; Christy O’Brien & Family, Cuskelly & Carey Families;
Pat & Mary Quinn & Nancy Enright; Paddy & Phylis Murray; James & Mary Frances Bracken; John, Mary & Delys Robbins;
Dan & Josephine O’Connor; Thomas O’Toole; Martin & Honor Garrett; Alice & John Heffernan; Leo & Annie Monahan;
John & Marcella Malone & Nuala Dolan; Peter & Ellen Duffy; Patrick Pender; Michael Malone; Luke Bracken; Martin, Teresa & Marie Hensey; Molly & John Kelly; Josephine Kavanagh; Rose, Patrick & Mary Reilly; Harold & Julia Farrell; Bro Tommy Egan; Michael & Gabriel O’Toole; Anne Lambe, John & Frances Sutton; Anna & Jim Hogan; Edward & Mary Conroy; Peggy & Joseph Murray; Teresa & Thomas McCabe;
Mary & Edward Comerford; Matt & Eileen Horan & Gallagher Family; Mary, Michael & John Rattigan; Ambrose & Philomena Mangan;
Mick & Chris Quirke.

DEATHS:  We offer our sympathy to the families of Bridie Dunne & Ann Corrigan.  If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone  9326604

PARISH COLLECTION

Tullamore €5027; Durrow €319

Envelopes €4812

Thank you for your continued support.

NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome to the family of God’s people Cillian Patrick Farrell, Cassie Danielle Walsh, Harrison James Lynam, Angelina Dee Sewell & Danielle Marie Hayes Dunne who were baptised recently.

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.

SCOIL BHRIDE ENROLMENT (2nd class)  Wed 11th, 9.30am-3pm

ICA:  Irish Night - tae agus craic - Mon 9, 8-10pm, Pitch & Putt Club.  All welcome.

GOLF CLASSIC in aid of Offaly School of Special Education Tullamore, Fri 17 April, Tullamore Golf Club.  Team of 4 €300 (incl green fee and meal).  Ph 086-1734584 or 9320537 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm).

LEGION OF MARY:  Public Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Arden Rd, Fri 13, 8.15pm.  All welcome.

DURROW CEILI CLUB:  10th Anniversary Ceili & Diner, Bridge House, Tues 10, 7.30pm.  Music by Glenside Ceili Band.

TULLAMORE CCE:  Silver Jubilee Concert, Fri 13, 8.30pm, Bridge House.  Tickets  €10

TARA:  Holiday to Fels Point, Tralee, 27 Apr, 4 nights €290.  Ph Mary 9323978

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 4-11 July with Fr John Nally.  Ph 9351309.

STRESS MANAGEMENT COURSE organised by Offaly Co Enterprise Board, 25 Mar.  Ph 9352971 or check website www.offalyceb.ie for details.

HEALING MASS Castletowngeoghegan Church, Wed 11, 7.30pm with Fr Lorenzo.