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.
Baptism of the Lord, 13th January 2008
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Father Paul Trairong Multree
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
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
“BELOVED”What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “beloved”? Warm, tender feeling? Sweet, cuddly little baby? Your spouse on your wedding day? Kind, selfless parents? Good siblings? Trusted friend? Baptism is about sharing in Christ’s identity as “God’s beloved Son”. That is why Jesus was born and became one of us.
God wants us to be aware of a love that expresses itself in action. What any good parent does to a baby is an action of God. But a parent’s responsibility doesn’t end in the baby’s baptism. Jesus, as a human person, was baptised and parented just like us. He was loved, not spoiled. He was taught to give not just to receive, and more. Being God’s beloved is a gift. And what we do with this gift is what we give back to God.Today, as we renew our baptismal vows, let us own and make true God’s word to Jesus, “You are my one beloved son/daughter. I am pleased with you.” (Luke 3:22)
If you see no reason for giving thanks,
the fault lies in yourself.
CONFIRMATION PARENTS COMMITTEE MEETINGS Scoil Bhride, Scoil Mhuire, Ballinamere & Gaelscoil Eisicir Riada, Monday 14th, 7.00pm (note time), Parochial House. Scoil Eoin Phoil II, Durrow & St Philomena’s, Tuesday 15th, 7.00pm (note time), Parochial House. Talk for ALL PARENTS OF CONFIRMATION CHILDREN, Tuesday 15th, 8.00pm, Church of the Assumption. Speaker: Fr Padraig McMahon DODATEK POLSKI Nastepna msza swieta w jezyku polskim odprawiona bedzie 27.01.08 ogodz.14:30
Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie lub oferujacym pomoc prosze o kontakt. Tomek 087664002
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
The Baptism day is the day the call is given. The identity is revealed. Here is my beloved Son. This is who He is. From that moment he moves out among the people with the news of salvation. He lives a life of worship, healing, praying, bring peace, proclaiming news of happiness, raising the dead, forgiving sinners and bringing good news to the poor. At our Baptism, we are joined to him and called to bring his light and life to the world.
As Pope Benedict said this week: ‘How important it is for we Christians to remain faithful to our vocation. All true believers are always traveling along their own personal itinerary of faith and at the same time, with the little light that each of them carries within, they can and must help those whom they encounter and who perhaps are struggling to find the path that leads to Christ".
MASS INTENTIONS Mon 14:
7.45 Marcella Martin, Chapel St
10.00 Theresa & Patrick Powell
Tues 15:
7.45 Ned & Eileen Grennan, Loughaun
10.00 Michael Weir
Wed 16:
7.45 Joseph & Bridget Gilligan, Emmet Tce & Agnes Tiernan
10.00 Annie Pidgeon, Ballydaly
Thurs 17:
10.00 Geoghegan Family, Healy St
Fri 18:
7.45 Anne & Frank Dunne, Marian Place
10.00 John, Joe &Thomas Hogan, 21 Clontarf Rd
Sat 19:
7.30 Teresa O’Flanagan, 1st Ann
Sun 20:
8.30 Francis Billy Dunne, Clara Rd
10.00 John O’Toole, Pearse Park
11.30 Mairead Hughes, 1st Ann
1.00 Mary Donegan, Rahan Rd, 1st Ann
Durrow
Fri 18 Donal Ward 1st Ann
Sun 20 Patrick O’Brien & O’Brien Family
Shared Mass, Saturday 19th 10am:
Stephen, John & Harry Lowbridge;
Michael Byrne; Jacqueline Graham; James Galvin; Jimmy & Molly McGarry; Dan Kelly; O’Shaughnessy Family; Mary Ellen Iverson; Michael & Agnes Wyer; Paddy Feery; Dor Morrissey; Michael, Annie & Joseph Feery; Peggy & Bernard Murray; Joseph & Mary Ann Feery & Family; Margaret Carroll; Betty Doolin; Jimmy & Maisie Coughlan; Thomas & Mary Martin;
Margaret, John, Paschal & Sean Murray; Tom & May Wright & Kathleen Casey;
Kathleen & Patrick Grogan; Molloy Family; John & Elizabeth Lewis; Dan & Hannah Galvin;
Martin Devine; Willie Walsh; Thomas Wrafter; Vera & Jack Taylor;
Bernie, John, Paddy, Laurence, Tracy & Ellen Ward; Michael Colsh; Thomas Declan Brennan; Gerry O’Connor; Betty Smith; Patrick & Julia Dunne & Family; Barlow & Johnny Hannon & Family; Tommy Deevy, Michael Egan & Patrick Cunningham; Paddy Hennessy & McCabe Family;
Colbert Family; Brigid McCarthy.
You are reminded that this Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.
DEATHS:
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Ann Vivibr, nee Kelly, late USA & O’Brien St;
Sr Madeline Walsh, Donegal & Durrow;
Teresa Murphy, Rahan Rd.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to
Caroline Elstone & Rene Fleming;
Kathleen Ward & Anthony Maughan;
Olivia Martin & Stuart Robinson;
Deirdre Rossiter & Gareth Lenihan;
Nicola Waters & David Spain. For premarriage courses contact Accord, 9341831 or www.accord.ie NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God Ciara Annie McGrath & Aaron Noel Bell, who were recently baptised. 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. To book in for meeting and baptism, please contact the parish secretary at the Parochial House.
COLLECTIONS:
Tullamore €5001;
Durrow €264
Envelopes €3278
Thank you for your continued support
COMMUNITY GROUPS PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: ‘Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love’, Pope John Paul II. Ph 9321232.
ST MARY’S YOUTH CENTRE: Enrolment for “Alice in Wonderland”, Sun 13, 3pm. Youth Clubs back as normal.
LEGION OF MARY: Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Sun 13, 8.15pm.
DURROW ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: Resumes Wed 16, 2.20-4.30pm, Durrow Hall. New members welcome. Ph Kathleen 0861966038.
SCRIPTURE FOR DAILY LIVING: Thurs 17, Marian Hostel, 11am. All welcome. Text Romans 12:9-16.
TARA: Wed 16, 2-4pm, Foresters. New members welcome.
APOSTOLIC WORK SOCIETY: Church gate collection next weekend.
DURROW CEILI CLUB: Set dancing classes, Tues, 8.30pm, Durrow Hall.
LABHAIR GAEILGE: Interested in speaking Irish? Come to Eugene’s, Thurs 17. Ph 0874153750 for details.
HOUSING ASSOC: Thanks to all who supported recent church gate collection.
“MACK & MABEL” by Tullamore Musical Society, Mon 14-Fri 18, Court Hotel. Tickets from box office, Bridge Centre or ph 9352944
SAMARITANS: Volunteers wanted. Information evening Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone, Tues 15 8pm.
CAO INFO NIGHT FOR MATURE STUDENTS: Court Hotel Thurs 17, 7.30pm.
WOMEN’S GROUP meet every 2nd Tuesday, Bridge House, 7-8pm. Ph 086811723 for more details.
GYMBOREE resumes Methodist Hall, Fridays. Ph Tracy 0879644062.
CLONMACNOISE NIGHT VIGIL: Fri 18 - Mass 11pm, all night adoration, finish 4am. Ph Helen 0861678027.
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 www.lifemidlands.ie
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm, 2.00-4.00pm 9341831, 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
Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 9351796; Helpline 9351886, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 24 hour cover at weekends.
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St 9328268
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness, 18900621631
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 0868157320
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm; 2pm -4pm; Thurs 2-6pm. 9352204
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 9328631
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 Mon of month, Bridge House, 8pm. Ph 9321211 after 6pm.
Newsletter Notices to be in the Parochial House
by Tuesday evening
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