Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057
Tel: 93 21587  -   93 51510  -   93 22244  -  93 22415   Fax: 93 51510   
 www.tullamoreparish.ie    
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E-Mail website : webmaster
Parish Office Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday – Friday

6th Sunday of the Year - 15th February 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

Mass Times

Weekend 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

  Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart.

AM I WILLING?

Sunday’s Gospel should raise many questions in our hearts.  We read about Jesus “moved with compassion” then “embraced the leper”, and ask ourselves what do we do with our compassion; how do we respond?

Do we embrace or reach out to the homeless, the handicapped, the hungry the sick and lonely, those who live alone and are fearful in our society?  Are we willing to take a risk and reach out to the ‘untouchables’ in our lives?  And when we hear the question or the need, “if you want to, you can help”, will our answer be like Jesus, “I am willing” (Mark 1:40-41).

When we are reconciled with God we can say with conviction, “whatever we do, we do it for the glory of God”, (1 Cor 10:31).

When we are healed, surely like the leper, we too would want to spread the news.

Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing 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.
Lenten Prayers, candles, etc available in shop after Masses next Sunday.

Teas/Coffees after 10.00am Mass Wednesdays & Fridays.

ADMINISTRATION GROUP

Meeting Wednesday 18th, 8.00pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Bingo after 10am Mass, Friday 20, in Parish Centre.  Organised by JPPC.

Junior PPC meeting after the bingo.

PARISH WEBSITE BEING REVAMPED

Parish Groups, Prayer Groups, Voluntary Groups, etc. wishing to have a page on the website please send details by e-mail only to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before Friday next, 27th.

VOLUNTARY MISSIONARY MOVEMENT

Next weekend a volunteer representing the Voluntary Missionary Movement, will be speaking at Masses. 

VMM is a lay Catholic missionary organisation who's members volunteer to work alongside local communities in the developing world.  VMM was founded in Ireland in 1969, and since then it has sent more than 1500 missionaries overseas.  We recruit and prepare committed people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds to work in the developing world. 

However, in order for us to support our volunteers and projects, we depend on the kindness and generosity of the public.  So any contributions donated, however small, would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to coming and speaking in your parish.

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 16:
7.45 Bill, Betty & Vincent Ennis
10.00 Anthony Heffernan, Ballydaly
Tues 17:
7.45 Richard & Joseph O’Neill
10.00 John & Margaret Dooner, O’Brien St
Wed 18:
7.45 Bobby O’Connor, St Coleman’s Tce
10.00 Joseph Flynn, Charleville View
Thurs 19:
7.45 Thomas Toohey, O’Molloy St
10.00 Sadie Lloyd
Fri 20:
7.45 Michael Dunne, Killiskea
10.00  Thomas & Elizabeth Curtis
Sat 21:
10.00 Mary & Pat O’Connell, Convent View
7.30 Anne Murray, Mon Mem
Sun 22:
8.30 Pat Meehan, 100 Drom Liath
10.00 Pierce & Kathleen Digan
11.30 Mary Duffy, 1st Ann
1.00 Pat Conboy, Mon Mem

Durrow:

Sun 22 
Richard Wallace, Coolnahiley

DEATHS: 
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Dan Drumm,
Margaret Farrell,
Michael Kelly
Mary Vickers.

If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone  9326604

SHARED MASSES:  The shared Masses on Sat 14th Mar & Sat 25th Apr are now booked up. 
There are a limited number of places available for the May 16th Mass. 
You are reminded that the intentions for these Masses are for the anniversaries of deaths only.

COLLECTION

Tullamore €4880;
Durrow €270
Envelopes €2737

Thank you for your continued support.

NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome to the family of God’s people
Stephen Martin O’Gorman,
Silbhi Nicholson,
Saoirse Mairead
Tressa Devine,
Jennifer Lee Rigney 
Darragh Eoghain Kelly
who were baptised recently.

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 8.30pm on designated Wednesdays. Please contact the Parish Secretary to book in for meetings and Baptisms.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

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.

ACCORD: 
Looking for suitable individuals to train as counsellors and facilitators for Tullamore Centre.  For more information ph Michelle 9341831, 9.30am-4.00pm.

PADRE PIO GROUP: 
Mass Tues 17, 8pm, Church of the Assumption.

MIDLAND CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP LTD: 
Meeting Tues 17, 8pm, Bury Quay Centre.

READY: 
Outing to Pitch & Putt Club, Wed 18.  Bus from Marian Place 8.30pm.  Thanks to all who supported recent collection.

TULLAMORE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: 
Candle lighting & International evening, Tues 17, 7pm, Days Hotel.  Guest speaker Pauline Curley.

PARENTS FIRST
Supporting parents with young children:  9-week volunteers course available for those willing to help out.  Contact Dolores/Mary, St Mary’s Youth Centre, 9322996/0861959221, 9.15am-2.30pm, Mon-Fri.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS: 
Thanks to all who supported recent church-gate collection.

BRI (Acquired Brain Injury Advocacy & Support): 
Support group meeting Mon 16, 7.30-9.30pm, Heath Centre.

FRIENDS OF CHERNOBYL CHILDREN: 
Host parents wanted.  Ph Alma 0863857374/Padraig 0872097714.

SCOIL MHUIRE: 
Closing date for enrolment Fri 27th Feb.

LIGHT IN THE SPIRIT: 
Seminar, St Brigid’s Parish Centre, Clara, Thurs 19, 7 weeks.

Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner 
who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996.

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. Supportingpeople 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

Newsletter Notices to be in the Parochial House
by Tuesday evening
Charitable / Non-profit organisations only