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.
23rd Sunday -7th September 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 Weekday Masses Monday – Friday: 7.45am & 10.00am Saturday: 10.00am 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
“O that today you would listen to His voice, harden not your hearts”. So we are meant to listen with our hearts, not just our heads. The same goes for how we listen to each other. In the second reading, St Paul says that “love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbour and that is why it is the answer to every commandment”. This is easier to read than to do, because genuine love at times requires self sacrifice - something we all find difficult. However, when we try to live it and come together in His name, be it even two of us, then, Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel, He is there with us. He, who is Love, is actually present. Remember that we can say to Him, in the words of one of the Psalms: “Lord, show me the path of life, the fulness of joy in your Presence, at your right hand happiness forever”. “THE CHURCH IS HOME TO EVERYONE” This week we are launching new initiatives in our parish programme for the coming year. This arises out of our reflection through the PPC with Parish Groups and parishioners, on the needs at this time.We have identified four areas: young adults; newly arrived citizens from other countries; sick, elderly and housebound; and people from broken or second relationships These are the main areas where we can develop better programmes.Our first consideration is that our faith is centred on the person of Jesus Christ. We have adopted as our motto “The Church is home to everyone”.Our main resource for our new initiatives is the people of the parish, and we hope to challenge everyone to be more positive about our faith and our parish, and to make our welcome real for all.We are appealing to those who have drifted away from their practice of the faith. We will be hoping to keep our liturgy alive in new ways. Our emphasis will be on Parish as community, with everybody conscious that we can all share in the work of evangelisation, or more importantly, re-evangelisation.Our hope is that our new parish centre will be of great help in promoting our new initiatives. In the name of Jesus Christ let us pray for each other.
People want to know how much you care before they care how much you know. - James E Hind
PARISH OFFICEThe 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.All parish groups (choirs, etc) wishing to use the Centre must also book in with the Parish Secretary.11.30 MASS CHOIRChoir practice resumes Monday 8th (note change of night), 8.00-9.30pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre. New singers welcome.1ST COMMUNION PARENTS MEETINGSScoil Mhuire & Scoil Bhride, Wednesday 10, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre Durrow NS Thursday 11th, 7.30pm, Durrow Hall.ALPHA: AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE MEANING OF LIFEStarts Thursday 25th Sept at 8.00pm.Leader training Thursday 18th. If interested, contact Sr Genny at the Parish Centre.PARISH LOURDES REUNION MASSChurch of the Assumption Day Chapel, Tuesday 9th 7.30pm. Bring your photos!
MASS INTENTIONSMonday 8: 7.45 Rose Hannigan 10.00 Flanagan & Moore Families Tuesday 9: 7.45 Ann Elizabeth Cash; Jackson & McHugh Families 10.00 Linda Cuskelly, 98 O’Molloy St Wednesday 10: 10.00 Mary & Oliver Gorman, Clontarf Rd Thursday 11: 7.45 Daly Family 10.00 John Creevy, O’Molloy St Fri 12: 10.00 Thomas & Rose Molloy, Kilbride St Saturday 13: 10.00 Nicholas Kerry 7.30 Bill Power, 61 O’Molloy St, 1st Ann Sunday 14 : 8.30 Tony Molloy, Puttaghaun 10.00 Liam & Chris Leavy, Ballydaly 11.30 Carmel Steedman, Mon MemDurrow Fri 12 (8pm) Brian Bermingham, 1st Ann; Sun 14 Pat & Tim Murray & Family, BallycallaghanThe next Shared Masses Saturday 20 Sept & Sat 25 Oct,10am are now booked up. The next available Shared Mass is Sat 22nd Nov. This Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions only. Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the families of Molly Bracken, Michael Conroy & Eamonn Gannon. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
COLLECTIONSTullamore €4670; Durrow €263 Envelopes €3010 Thank you for your support
WEDDING BELLSCongratulations to Claire Buckley & David Lynch. 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.
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 CELTIC TENORS & DEIRDRE SHANNON, Sun 21, 8pm, Church of the Assumption, in aid of Tullamore Housing & Rights for the Elderly Assoc. Tickets from Heartbeat City, Dalys, Tyrrells or any committee member. YOUTH CENTRE: Rehearsals for “Godspel”, Sun 7, 3-6pm; Tues 9, 7pm. KILBRIDE CEMETERY: Mass & blessing of graves, Sun 14, 7.30pm. DAISY DAYS (Aware Helping to Defeat Depression) Thurs 11-Sat 13. Volunteers wanted. Ph 0876967367. ACCESS 21: Open/info night, Mon 8, 7pm, Youth Centre - for school leavers and adults whose circumstances prevent them from studying at 3rd level. Ph 0873292474. TULLAMORE HOCKEY CLUB: Registration for Juniors, Mon 8, Harriers, 6-7.30pm. Senior training Tues/Thurs 7.30-9pm, Harriers. QUEEN OF PEACE GROUP: Mass for healing and peace, Thurs 11, 7.30pm, Day Chapel. IRISH SOCIETY FOR AUTISM: Thank all who supported church gate collection. €3030.94 CONCERN: Church gate collection next weekend. Please support. ROSARY Alfie Lambe House, Sat 13, 8.15pm. ICA: Meeting Wed 10, Day Care Centre, 8pm. SET DANCING CLASSES Tues, Durrow Hall. PEARSE PARK RESIDENTS: Meeting re Neighbourhood Watch, Mon 15, 7pm, Scouts Den NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY KNOCK Sun 14. Bus William St, 9.30am. Ph 9341485. SMA MASS Thurs 18, 7.30pm, Day Chapel. PADRE PIO MASS KNOCK Sun 21. To book bus ph Anne 9341323. TULLAMORE PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORGE 3-10 Oct. €649 fully incl. Ph Anne 086-2019510/Sadie 085-7223542. PRAYER MEETING Mercy Convent, Thurs, 8pm. All welcome. DOCHAS NASAMU ORPHANGE NAIROBI: Used clothes collection, Wed 10, GAA Centre. Ph Marie 0876890995.
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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