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 To book Masses, Baptisms and Weddings, or
to arrange an appointment to see a priest
please call within these times where possible.
A receptionist and phone service is available
up to 10pm each day. 19th Sunday of the Year - 10th August 2008
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Fr. James Nduka 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
THE JOURNEY OF FAITH
In the first reading we see Elijah has had some success in bringing people to worship the Lord but now he needs help so he comes in search of guidance and consolation. He found that God was not in the noise around hm but in the quiet breeze. We too, need to find some quiet moments to find God deep within ourselves.
In Romans 9 we find Paul experiencing his own incapacity to spread his enthusiasm and zeal among his own people. Perhaps there are times when we too, experience this difficulty. We are unable to influence our own family, our neighbours, our friends and we tend to give into our fears! Note, however, Paul’s union with Christ and the Holy Spirit gives him assurance. He ends by exclaiming: ‘God forever be blest’. In the Gospel we see Jesus in prayer while the Apostles are experiencing a rough crossing on the lake. Jesus appears to them walking on the water. They do not recognise him so they are afraid. Jesus tells them ‘to have courage’ that ‘it is I’. Peter, of course, wants to do the same as Jesus so he asks: ‘bid me come to you upon the water’. Peter started to walk on the water but took fright and began to sink! Jesus says to him, ‘man of little faith, why did you doubt”. We, too, can run into rough seas on our journey so we slacken off or give up altogether! These are the times we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and call to him as Peter did.
God waits 24 hours a day for us to call. No need of a mobile!
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Friday 15th is the Feast of the Assumption.
Mass times are as follows: Vigil (Thursday) 7.30pm; 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm.
Durrow 8.00pm.
CLONMINCH CEMETERY DAY Cemetery Day in Clonminch is on Sunday, 17th August 2008. Mass and blessing of the graves will be at 6.00pm. The annual collection taken up at the gates will help to maintain the cemetery. To enable us to keep up such a high standard, we hope you will be as generous as possible.
30 Eucharistic Ministers needed for the Cemetery Mass. Please leave your name in the Sacristy.
EXTRA MASSES FOR FLEADH To facilitate the influx of people into the town for the All-Ireland Fleadh, there will be an extra Mass in the Church of the Assumption on Sunday 24th.
The times are as follows:
8.30am, 10.00am, 11.00am (as Gaeilge and broadcast on radio na Gaeltachta), 12.00noon & 1.00pm. (Note no 11.30am).
GOSPEL CHOIR
The Gospel choir are looking for men! If interested, please come to choir practice on Wednesday 13 at 8.00pm in the Church of the Assumption.
Instead of counting your troubles, try adding up your blessings! - Dr Geoffrey Still
GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES I'm back home after a month in Ireland. I just would like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends in Tullamore for the warm welcome, fond memories and generosity of heart. I couldn't believe I'd be back for a visit after four years. God is so good!
A special thank you to Ann and Jim Quinn, my host family who made me feel like a part of the family and to Lily Daly and Ann Scully for organizing the Monday night prayer service and tea at the day chapel and to all who came to say goodbye. Thanks to website team for covering that night, sorry you didn't know beforehand I was "home" for a visit. Thanks to Sr. Marguerite for all the help and kindness and to Grainne & Esther Lawless & friends. I have been so blessed to have known so many lovely people and good friends in Tullamore. I can't fit all their names here. God bless you all. Praying for you. <P>
Please extend my gratitude to Fr. Shane Crombie for having taken the time to see me at the day chapel on Monday 21st July. Our 'kneeling down' didn't do the trick with the LCD projector but it was the people who brought the Lord with them that made it a lovely evening just the same. :-) Kudos to the website team for keeping website alive and well. Regards and God bless!
Venus Guibone
DODATEK POLSKI
W miesiacu Sierpniu mszy swietej w jezyku polskim nie bedzie z powodu
zmiany polskiego ksiedza.
Zapraszamy serdecznie do brania udzialu w irlandzkich mszach swietych w tym czasie.
Dzieci i mlodziez (chlopcow i dziewczat)zainteresowana sluzeniem do mszy swietej prosimy o kontakt pod nr 0876640020 lub Parochial House
Zapraszamy na wieczor kultury miedzynarodowej ktory odbedzie sie
19/08/08 o godz 20:30 w kosciele Dobroc jest bezbronna
Dodbroc jest bezbronna
Ale nie bezsilna
Dobroci nie trzeba sily
Dobroc sama jest sila
Dobroc nie musi zwyciezac:
Dobroc jest
Niesmiertelna
Ryszard Krynicki
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday 11: 7.45 Mary Brigid McGuinness
10.00 Jimmy & Bawney Dolan, Marian Place
Tuesday 12: 10.00 William, Annie & Joseph Cleary, 5 Kilbride St
Wednesday 13: 7.45 Mary & Joseph Dwyer
10.00 Martin & Mary Mannion
Thursday 14:10.00 John Burke, Cappincur
7.30 Bridgie & Tommy Kenaney
Friday 15: 7.45 Patrick & Julia Malone, Wm St
10.00 Kathleen Mason
1.10 Colette Heffernan, Mon Mem
7.30 Mary Doyle (nee Kearney), Mon Mem
Saturday 16: 7.30 Brigid O’Donoghue, Ballydaly, 1st Ann
Sunday 17: 8.30 Tim & Nellie Brophy, O’Molloy St
10.00 Denis O’Meara, 18 Connolly Park
11.30 Nan Boland, Mon Mem
1.00 Nancy Lowbridge, Park Avenue, Mon Mem
Durrow
Fri 15 Michael Walsh
Sun 17 Elizabeth Roe
Shared Mass Sat 16,10am:
John & Kathleen Colgan;
Molly & William Keegan;
Bernie & Maureen McGowan & Coughlan Family;
Sadie Toohey;
Bernie, John, Paddy, Laurence, Tracy & Ellen Ward;
Margaret Deevy;
Joe, Mike & Rita Cleary;
Patrick Pender;
Martin Dolan;
Ryan Family;
Christy & Mary Gavin;
Michael Mulvihill;
Michael Walsh;
Jimmy Molyneaux, James & Josephine Martin;
Joseph & Elizabeth Geoghegan;
Patrick O’Shaughnessy;
Fr Arthur, Dave & Laura Waters;
John & Alice O’Gorman & Joe O’Connor;
Buckley Family, Dinny & Cathy Morris;
Nancy & Christy Flanagan;
Annie & Eddie Dowling;
John Guinan;
Heffernan Family;
Ellen Lowbridge;
Aidan Egan;
James, Kathleen & Mary Woods;
Gus Dempsey;
Michael & Darren McDermott;
Margaret & James Grennan;
Michael McDonald;
Dolores Collins;
Joseph & Mary Deering;
O’Meara Family;
Michael & Philomena Green & Family, Hugh & Anne Lennon & Family;
Patrick & Sarah O’Hara;
Patrick Deely;
James & Mary Mahon;
Dr Brendan & Maureen White;
Margaret O’Brien;
Pat & Patrick Donlon & Family.
Deaths
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Bridget Carroll, nee Keenan.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €4283
Durrow €239
Envelopes €2940.
Thank you for your continued support
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to
Aisling Kelly & John Dowling;
Sylvia Murray & Diarmuid Carroll;
Stephanie Kelleher & Donal Egan.
Couples who wish to get married must give 6 months notice to the Church
& 3 months notice to State of their intention to marry.
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God’s people
Max Thomas Conway,
Atare Edesiri Zeal Otuguor,
Paige Sonia Grace Kelly,
Gemma Hazel Dunne Finlay,
Emma Power,
Ally Sue Kelly,
Josh John McTigue &
Sarah D’Arcy Molloy
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 meeting. Please contact the Parish Secretary for more details.
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. Sincere thanks to all adorers who have helped out with hours during the year, especially during holiday time.
LEGION OF MARY: Public Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Wed 13, 8.15pm. All welcome. QUEEN OF PEACE GROUP: Monthly Mass for Healing & Peace, Thurs 14, 7.30pm, Day Chapel. All welcome. MEDITATION IN MARIAN HOSTEL not on for August. ACCOMMODATION WANTED for Fleadh. Ph Fleadh Office, 9325704. TARA: Holiday to Ramada Hotel, Lough Allen, Mon 29 Sept - 5 days. Price €285 pps. Ph Mary 9323978. Deposit €35 by 15th Aug. CLONMACNOISE YOUTH FESTIVAL: Thurs 13-Sun 17, 16-35 yrs. An opportunity to experience Catholic faith and meet new friends. Donation only. Free bus. Ph 01-6753690 or http://www.youth2000.ie/ TULLAMORE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED ASSOC: Thanks to all who contributed to recent church gate collection. PADRE PIO MASS Tues 19, 7.30pm.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Sun 10. Tickets from Legion of Mary Stall, Church grounds at all Masses. This weekend. Ph P J 0876386270. CLONMACNOISE: Prayer Vigil, St Ciaran’s prayer centre Fri 8, 11pm-4pm.
Ph Helen 0861678027.
May the God who became human in Jesus shine forth in your humanity May the God of gentleness walk with you wherever you go May the God of stories give you a new story to tell And may the God of peace and joy settle softly on your life
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
Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St, Drop in service every Saturday 10am-1pm, 057 93 41110 http:// www.lifemidlands.ie
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
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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by Tuesday evening
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