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 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 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 INTENTIONSMonday 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 ODeaths: 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 9326604Shared 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.
COLLECTIONSTullamore €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 ARRIVALSWelcome 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. ). 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.
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