29 March 2024
Bulletin
28th September 2008

 

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
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.

26th Sunday - 28th September 2008

Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Fr. Thomas Karikilate 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 & 7.30pm

St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Feast: 8.00pm

Weekday Masses this week only
From Monday to Thursday, the early Mass for the Mission has been changed
from 7.45 to 7.00am to facilitate students and workers
and there will also be Mass at 10.00am and a mission talk followed by Benediction at 7.30pm.

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


The Parish Mission affords an excellent opportunity for us to think better about our lives,
and how the love and example of Jesus, influences the way we live.


THE FAST LANE

 

“’If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood.  I’d type a little faster’.  So said science fiction writer Isaac Asimov.  Sunday’s Gospel reading put me in mind of that because it touches on an important point: the need to live authentically.

Each of the two sons in today’s reading says one thing and does another.  The first son, the rebellious one, who says no, represents those despised in Jewish society: tax collectors because they take money from Jews for Roman authorities, and prostitutes because they sell their services, often to Roman soldiers.  The second son, the yes-man, represents the religious leaders who publicly appear faithful to the Father but aren’t.

Yet, when compared to the chief priests and elders - also, in fact, collaborators with the Romans to maintain the status quo - the despised ones fare better before God.  You can’t say, ‘read my lips’ to God.  Action is what counts, action according to one’s principles.

Nobody gets that action right from the word go.  You have to work at it.  Two steps forward, one step back, is the shuffle for most of us.  It’s better than two steps forward in the wrong direction.

Mark Twain once wrote: ‘Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.’  If my doctor ever tells me I’ve only six minutes to live I won’t brood either.  I’ll chuckle at that advice, hope for the best - and write a little faster.  How about you?”(Fr Tom Cahill, Intercom Sept 08)

 


 PARISH MISSION MONDAY 29TH-FRIDAY 3RD

From Monday to Thursday, the early Mass for the Mission has been changed from 7.45 to 7.00am to facilitate students and workers and there will also be Mass at 10.00am and a mission talk followed by Benediction at 7.30pm.  It promises to be great few days.
 
This is the programme:
Monday Sept 29: GOD'S LOVE;
Tuesday Sept 30: GOD'S MERCY;
Wednesday Oct 1: GOD'S HEALING;
Thursday Oct 2:GOD'S GIFT OF MARY;
7.00am, 10.00am & 7.30pm
Friday Oct 3: THE HOLY SPIRIT, 7.30pm Mass of the Holy Spirit. A chance to start again. 
No early morning or 10.00am Mass on Friday.


FAMILY MASS CHOIR

Choir practice, Thursday 3rd, 6.00-7.00pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre, in preparation for Mass Sunday 5th.

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.


DODATEK  POLSKI
Msze Swiete po polsku odprawiane beda jak zwykle w kazda czwarta niedziele miesiaca ogodz.14:30
Nastepna msza swieta celebrowana bedzie przez Ks. Janusza Lugowskiego naszego nowego polskiego duszpasterza i odbedzie sie 28/09/08 o godz. 14 :30 (spowiedz przed msza)
Przypominamy rodzicom dzieci przygotowywanych do pierwszej spowiedzi i komunii swietej
o obowiazku uczestniczenia wraz z dzieckiem w przynajmniej 6 niedzielnych mszach swietych w wyznaczonych terminach na których dzieci beda otrzymywaly materialy pomagajace wprzygotowaniu sie do tego wielkiego dla nich wydarzenia.  Pierwsza taka msza swieta odbedzie sie 28/09/08 o godz. 10:00 i 11:30


MASS INTENTIONS
Monday 29:
10.00 Jim & Betty Kehoe, Charleville Rd
Tuesday 30:
10.00 Tony Johnston
Wednesday 1:
7.00 John O’Brien
10.00 Andrew Leavy, Ballydaly
Thursday 2:
7.00 Denis, Agnes, Tom & Kevin Kennedy
10.00 Nellie Colbert, Rahan Rd
Saturday 4:
10.00 Willie & Hugh Hoctor, Clara Rd
7.30 Thomas Leavy, 1st Ann & Thomas Gerald Leavy
Sunday 5:
8.30 Margaret Daly, Arden Lane
10.00 Desmond Galvin, Marian Place
11.30 Mary White, 15 Convent View, 1st Ann
1.00 Bernard Roche, Mon Mem
Durrow Fri 3 Jimmy Daly, Mon Mem (8pm)
 Sun 5 Patrick Bracken, Wood of O
Deaths:  We offer our sympathy to the families of Peggy Kelly & Sean O’Carroll.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone  9326604
Shared Masses on Sat 25 Oct, Sat 22 Nov & Sat 20 Dec are booked up.  You are reminded that the intentions included in these Masses are for the anniversary of deaths only.

COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €4647; Durrow €200
Envelopes  €3050
Thank you for your support

 

WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to
Samantha Johnston & Brian Killeavy.
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
Welcome to the family of God’s people,
Patrick Ned Keenan,
Alex Joseph & Cian Martin, Geoghegan,
Oran Patrick Finlay,
Kathleen Ellen Foy,
Lucy Rose O’Sullivan,
Amelie Alicia Guy  & Andrzej John Druks,
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.

Ours is a world where people don’t know what they want and are willing to go through hell to get it.



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.

OFFALY PRO-LIFE GROUP:  Branch meeting, Parish Centre, Sat 4, 10.30am.  Note new time & venue

“GODSPEL” rehearsal Sunday 3-6pm.

ALPHA in Loughrey’s, Thursdays, 8pm. All welcome.

HOLY HOUR FOR PREVENTION OF SUICIDE Thurs 2, Day Chapel, 7-8pm.  All welcome.

CONCERN:  Thanks to all who supported recent collection.  €3146.11 collected.

GARDEN CLUB:  Wed 1, Bridge House, 8pm.
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ROSARY & EXPOSITION Convent Chapel, Tuesdays, 4-4.30pm.

KNOCK Rosary Sun 5th.  Bus 9.30am, William St.  To book, contact 9321836/0876386270 or Legion Stall.

GALA BALL in aid of Diabetes, Fri 3, Mullingar Park Hotel.  Ph 0876887804/0449394810.

‘PROGRESSIVE 25 Cappincur Community Centre, Monday 29th, 9pm.

NO PRAYER MEETING in Mercy Convent this Thursday.

LOST:  Gold cross & chain, Market Sq-Patrick St.  Finder contact Parish Centre.

TULLAMORE WOMEN’S GROUP:  Meeting, Tues 7, 8pm, Youth Centre.

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.


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

 
 
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