Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
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29th January 2023  ~ Fourth Sunday of the year

Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G.
Rt Rev Sean Heaney, P.E.
Fr. Joe Campbell, C.C.,
Fr. Fergal Cummins, C.C.
Fr. Damian Budau, C.C
Sr. Margaret Burke.

GET IN TOUCH

St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore, 

Office Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 9.30-1; 1.30-5pm.  

Phone: 0579321587 
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Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie

Reception service Friday, 9.30-5.  

Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily.

Meeting Rooms available: Contact Administrator for details of availability, rates, etc.

Teas after 10.00am Mass Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Bereavement Listening Support:  Ph 0579326604.

WEEKEND MASSES

Church of the Assumption:(Vigil) 6.30pm

Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm

Durrow:  Sunday 11.30am

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday-Friday 7.45am, 10.00am

Saturday 10.00am 

First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am

JOIN US ON PARISH WEBCAMS ON PARISH WEBSITE.

CONFESSIONS

Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS 

Matthew 5:1-12

We are told that Jesus ‘fixed his eyes on the disciples’ before speaking.  It suggests that he was about to say something that he really wanted them to take in.  Surprisingly he then tells them it is no bad thing for us to be poor or hungry.  But perhaps you have recognised the truth in what St Augustine said ‘You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.’

‘Blessed are you who weep’ is not an encouragement to be miserable.  Rather it is an affirmation of the importance of loving relationships in life.  We are blessed to have such  people in our lives, but there may also be pain.  Yet is it not true that the blessing of loving and being loved is worth the price you pay?

Jesus said that his followers would be open to opposition and ridicule because of him – and they are blessed when this happens.  Unpleasant it may be, but have you not been grateful on those occasions when you had the courage to stand by something that you believed in?

(John Byrne osa, Intercom Jan 23)

CANDLEMAS DAY & THE FEAST OF ST BLAISE

Thursday 2nd is Candlemas Day.  Candles will be blessed at 7.45am & 10.00am Masses.

Friday 3rd is the Feast of St Blaise.  Blessing of Throats will take place after 7.45am and 10.00am Masses and at 5.30-6.00pm.

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to our young people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend.  We acknowledge the great work of so many people in preparing for this Sacrament.  We appreciate the commitment of our teachers and schools for their support and professionalism and we acknowledge the central work of parents and guardians in handing on the faith to our children.

We should remember to pray for our young people and it is the responsibility and the privilege of the entire Christian Community to share the faith with the next generation.

VOCATIONS

In the Gospel last Sunday we saw Christ walk into the lives of the fishermen.  They had been mending nets, the tools of their work.  At His word, they leave everything to follow Him.  Being with Jesus becomes the essence of their lives, His person becomes the new net which to cast into the waters of time.  The disciples become ministers of His Word.  Every call to the Sacred Priesthood occurs when the Lord walks into our lives with His words of invitation, “Follow Me.”  He is still inviting young men to cast out the nets of faith today.  Being a priest is to be always with and near Jesus and to bring Him to others.   Answer his call, cast his nets.  Be a priest that will bring many to Jesus.        

Vocations Director :  Phone: Fr Tony Gonoude (044) 9373923

Website: www.meathvocations.com

Facebook Page: DioceseOfMeathVocations 

Instagram Account: dioceseofmeathvocations 

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PARISH ENVELOPES

Our Parish Collection envelopes are now being delivered to our parishioners who so kindly contribute to the upkeep of the Parish during the year.  If you have not received envelopes previously and would like to do so, please contact the Parish Centre or the Sacristy.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore.  Contact the Parish Secretary.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary at least three months in advance.  All couples getting married must complete a pre-marriage course.  Contact ACCORD 0579341831 or www.accord.ie.

ACCORD also provide couple and relationship counseling In-Person and Online in Tullamore.  Phone 057 9341831 or 0864669926 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NB: NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN MUST BE IN THE PARISH CENTRE BY 9.30AM WEDNESDAY.

Only notices from parish groups, non-profit making organizations & clubs included

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon    30  10.00 Mary Ellen, Michael & Dan Boland

Tues   31  10.00 Liz Martin 

Wed     1  10.00 Frank & Mary Clarke, Clontarf Rd

                         Linda Kinahan, & parents Johnny & Bridie Wyer

Thurs   2   7.45 Our Lady’s Mass  

               10.00 Margaret (Peg) Kinahan

                         Luke Kavanagh

Sat      4  10.00 Molly Hannigan & Annie Coakley

                        James Sheehan, 13 Park Ave

Sun    5   10.00 Patrick Fleming

                        John Lonergan

              11.30 Maureen Conway, 1st Ann

                        Josephine Clancy, 1st Ann

                1.00 Jim Larkin, Mon Mem

                        Margaret Cowan, Mon Mem

Durrow Sun 5, 11.30:  Donal & Patsy Ward; Tommy, Mary & Sr Áine Walsh

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Dolores Champ, Sr Frances O’Brien, Margaret Lowry Connolly & Mary Coady.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s Family Caleb Nigel Brennan, Theodore Gary Cunningham, Harry Younge & Bobby Francis Malone who were baptised recently.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €3240; Durrow €234 

Envelopes €1838

Thank you for your continued support.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

1ST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS TO OUR BLESSED LADY OF FATIMA, Sat 4, Day Chapel after 10am Mass.

PARENTS FIRST:  Parents/grandparents wanted, to offer friendly support to young parents. To find out more, call Dolores or Paula at 086 1959221 or 0579322996

TULLAMORE COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED:  New members are welcome.  Ph Tom 0877426297 for details.

CÉILÍ every Tuesday, 8pm, Durrow Hall.  All welcome

YOUTH 2000 PRAYER MEETING: Thursdays 7.30pm, Day Chapel, holy hour of Eucharistic Adoration (rosary, silence, hymns & gospel reflection); refreshments 8.30pm, Parish Centre, concluding 9pm.  Ages 16-40.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023:  1-6 Aug, Lisbon, Portugal, with Pope Francis, for young Catholics (aged 18-35). checkout www.dioceseofmeath.ie,  Meath Diocese WYD.

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: For those with cancer or their families/carers; Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Website www.dochasoffaly.com  

ALONE support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties.  Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily.

OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: Opening hours Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Main St. (opposite Lidl)

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  For confidential advice and support call 0579351886 or 0860419154.  www.odvss.ie

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm.  Ph 0579322500; Freephone 1800323232; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AA:  Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.

AL-ANON for families of those suffering from addiction, Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd.