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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Parish Office Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday – Friday
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.
33rd Sunday - 16th November 2008
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 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 & 7.30pm St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Feast: 8.00pm First Friday: 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm Confessions
Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.
We Must Speculate to Accumulate! How apt is today’s gospel in our current problematic world? More than ever, we need people with talents to take risks! Matthew, throughout his gospel, is constantly drawing our attention to the fact that ‘fear’ can cripple discipleship and prevent us from being true followers of Jesus Christ. In today’s parable of the talents, Jesus leaves us in no doubt about his expectations of us. Playing it safe, being complacent, being neutral and lacking in initiative, are not characteristics He expects of us. On the contrary, He demands we take risks, that we are proactive, using our gifts and talents for the sake of the kingdom of God. The servant in the parable was not punished for misusing the talent but rather because he simply did not bother to use it at all. Remember, doing something, no matter how small or insignificant, is better than doing nothing. In Christ’s eyes, what is important is our willingness to take risks, to use our talents in the service of the Gospel - always aware that the effort matters more than the results. If we need further evidence of the importance of risk, we should remember that God himself took the greatest of all risks; He sent His Son Jesus Christ into the world and by so doing gave humanity the best chance it has ever had. Remember, “God loves you, He wants to deal with what you can do right now. Because ‘now’ is all you can change.”
“THE CHURCH IS HOME TO EVERYONE”
Next weekend, Saturday 22nd/Sunday 23rd, we are inviting those who have not been coming to Mass regularly to join us on a “welcome back” day. We ask you to invite members of your own family or your friends to join us on this one Sunday with a view to being better tuned in to the celebration of Christmas. The success of this weekend depends on you issuing the invitation to those who have been absent for some time. The need for all to find hope through faith in Jesus Christ is more obvious than ever in these times of economic downturn, and we should be firm in promoting this aspect of our faith. It may be noted that Barack Obama, in his acceptance speech, laid great emphasis on the need for people to be able to hope. While he did not offer this thought in a Christ-centred context, we can feel confident that our hope in Jesus Christ is well founded, and those who lose that sense of hope are missing an essential quality from their lives. RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOP The Shop will be open Wednesday to Friday 10.30am-1.00pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am-4.00pm. It will also open after all Masses on the weekend of Nov 29/30 so that all may visit to see the fare on offer. Sunday opening however will not be the norm. All types of Mass cards are now on sale. If you wish to have these cards signed, a priest will be available to sign them on request. DODATEK POLSKI Nastepna Msza Swieta odprawiana w j. polskim odbedzie sie 30/11/08 o godz 14:30.
Prosimy dzieci chetne do sluzenia do mszy (chlopcow i dziewczynki) o kontakt pod nr tel.0876640020 lub 0879538786 Wejsc w cisze”
ze swoimi problemami
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“Dziwny jest ten swiat ...”
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Ks.Jan Filewicz PARISH OFFICE 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, Wedding, Baptisms, Certs, etc and to make appointments with a priest, please call during these times. There will be a reception service from 5.00-9.00pm, Monday to Friday. There is a priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday 17:
7.45 Fergus Carter, Church Rd
10.00 Joseph Purcell, 9 Collins Lane
Tuesday 18:
7.45 Edward & Mary Ellen Egan
10.00 Julia, Frank & James Kelly, Rosenallis & Kelly Family, Thornsbury Estate
Wednesday 19:
7.45 Spain Family
10.00 Robert & Ivor Waldie
Thursday 20:
7.45 Mary O’Neill & Holy Souls
10.00 Tom & Seamus Mooney, O’Moore St
Friday 21:
7.45 Annemarie Tracey
10.00 Patsy Hughes
Saturday 22:
7.30 Eileen McEvoy, Mon Mem
Sunday 23:
8.30 Kathleen & Joseph Molloy, Ballyduff
10.00 Eileen & Peter McLoughlin, 53 Clontarf Rd
11.30 Angela Dempsey, 1st Ann
1.00 Betty Lee, Mon Mem
Durrow:
Sat 22 Stephen Lynam, Mon Mem (7pm)
Sun 23 Christopher & Kathleen Kilroe Shared Mass Sat 22:
Kate Gillick;
Tommy McRedmond;
Kathy Sumner;
John, Margaret & Johnny Connolly;
John & Elizabeth O’Connor & Betty Walsh;
Terry McDonald;
Maud & Patrick O’Brien & Kelly Family;
Joe & Mary Lambe;
Ed & Dora Baribeault;
Billy Adams;
Dooley Family;
Julia Kirby;
William & Rose McFadden & Nellie Gillivan;
Dick Freer;
Ryan Family;
Ernie, Kathleen & Tony McGuire;
Margaret & Peadar Smith;
Christa Brandt;
Breege & Pat Kelly;
Thomas Herley;
Kathleen Leonard;
Tommy & Josephine Owens;
James Caffray & Betty Berry;
Michael & Annie Clarke & Sheila Ball;
Patrick & Padraig Hogan;
Killeavy Family;
Mary Poland;
Ferdi Galvin;
Ellen & Patrick Egan & Ricketts Family;
Tom & Rosie Martin;
Mary & John Joe Waldron;
Nancy Hyland & John Keegan;
Bro PP Murphy;
Elizabeth & Denis Unsworth;
Kathleen & John Martin & Mary Anne Colsh;
Kathy Forrestal & Family;
Patrick & Lily Foy;
Niall O’Dea;
Stone Family;
Walsh, McHugh, Finn, Conlon & Corbett Families. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €4739
Durrow €261
Envelopes €2990
Thank you for your support
COMMUNITY GROUPS PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel:
‘I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into their house.’ (Rev 3:20). Ph 9321232
The Legion of Mary
Meet every Tuesday at 7pm in The Alfie Lambe House, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly.
New members are always welcome.
On the 13th of every month a Public Rosary is held in the house at 8 15 pm
BASSOON QUARTET ‘VILNIAUS FAGOTYNAS’, from Lithuania, in concert, Sun 23, Church of the Assumption, 8pm. Admission €10.
RIGHTS FOR THE ELDERLY VHA host Christmas Choral Concert with 11 local choirs, Sun 7 Dec, Church of the Assumption, 8pm. Tickets Daly’s, Tyrrell’s & Heartbeat City, €10.
READY GROUP: Mass Mon 17, Church of the Assumption, 8pm. All welcome.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: National Final public speaking competition, Sat 22, Court Hotel, 2.30pm. All welcome. “From the Monks to Madonna” a musical appreciation evening, Wed 19, 8pm, Court Hotel, supported by Offaly Co Council Arts Office. Admission €10. All welcome.
MIDLAND CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP LTD: Meeting Tues 18, 8pm, Bury Quay.
SCRIPTURE FOR DAILY LIVING: Thurs 20, Marian Hostel, 11am. Text Matt 7:15-22.
MEALS ON WHEELS: AGM Wed 19, 8pm, Bridge House. Special welcome to new drivers.
PADRE PIO GROUP: Mass Tues 18, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. All welcome.
TULLAMORE MUSICAL SOCIETY RACE NIGHT Wed 19, Brewery Tap, 9pm. Horses can be bought from any member. All welcome (over 18’s).
TULLAMORE COMHALTAS: AGM Tues 18, 8pm, Bridge House.
“FRIENDSHIP GROUP’ thank all who supported recent coffee morning. Winner of raffle was Camilla Hoctor.
TARA: Christmas Dinner, 16 Dec, Court Hotel. Ph Mary 9323978.
KILLEIGH COMHALTAS: AGM Wed 19, 8.30pm, Bridge House. All welcome.
PRAYER VIGIL Clonmacnoise, Fri 21. Mass 11pm. Finish 4am. Ph Helen 0861678027.
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-1pm, 2.00-4.00pm 9341831, http://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, Parochial House, 018732699
MS Offaly Austin 0863760257;Mary 9323946. Helpline 1850233233
Grow Thurs 7.30pm, Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-2.30pm; 1800323232, www.tullamorercc.ie
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Offaly St 9328268
http://www.dochasoffaly.ie/
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness, 18900621631
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, 11am-4pm, 9346790
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061
Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre.
1800201068 Tues 10am-12
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.
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