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.
2nd Sunday of Advent- 9th December 2007
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
REPENT
For the Kingdom of Heaven is close at handIn today’s Gospel reading, John the Baptist calls on us to repent of our sins in preparation for the kingdom of heaven.
John tells us to: ‘prepare a way for the Lord’; in other words, get ready for the coming of ‘the Messiah Jesus Christ, who will baptise us with the Holy Spirit and fire.’
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Saviour, let us pray that we may all be reconciled with God and with each other, during this season of Advent. The Sacrament of Reconciliation at all Masses on Sunday 23rd, will afford an excellent opportunity for us to be reconciled with God.
God will only carry those
Who allow Him to carry them.
FINDING PEACE OR KEEPING THE PEACE What will Christmas be like for you this year? Will you spend it on your own or will you be in the company of friends or family? Are you doing something that you enjoy or are you enduring family ‘traditions’ for the sake of keeping the peace? ‘Keeping the peace’ is not the same as living in harmony. Harmony comes from relationships based on honesty, acceptance and respect for differences. In contrast when we try to ‘keep the peace’ we hide our true thoughts and feelings. Simmering quietly below the surface of our relationships feelings emerge unchecked in tenser moments; the family Christmas fight becomes as much an expected tradition as the Christmas roast. If ‘keeping the peace’ is not bringing you the peace you seek this Christmas, don’t shuffle on in silence. Talk with your friends or family about what they expect from Christmas. However short, an honest and respectful conversation can go a long way to making Christmas easier and more peaceful for everyone.
EVENING PRAYER FOR ADVENT Continues today, Sunday 9th, at 5.30pm
PRAYER
Lord,
I can feel under pressure at Christmas to respond to the expectations of others. Help me to make wise responses, to be honest and respectful, to do your will.
Help me to find the peace that comes from being myself and having the courage to voice my needs and opinions. Let me create more harmony in my world by respecting the different needs and views of the people I meet.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT GROUP Meeting Tuesday 18th, 7.30pm, Parochial House.
DODATEK POLSKI Nastepna msza swieta w jezyku polskim odprawiona bedzie 23.12.07 ogodz.14:30
Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie lub oferujacym pomoc prosze o kontakt. Tomek 0876640020
MASS INTENTIONS Mon 10:
7.45 Paudge & Noel Conroy, Arden Rd
10.00 Chris, Paddy & Noeleen Bracken, 12 Park Ave
Tues 11:
7.45 Colm McMahon
10.00 Thomas Hensey, 41 O’Molloy St
Wed 12:
7.45 John, Kathleen, Joe, Margaret & Johnny Hand, Cartron West
10.00 John Smyth, Sragh
Thurs 13:
7.45 Helen Mooney & Family
10.00 Raphael Dunne
Fri 14:
10.00 Joseph, Mary & Patricia Dwyer
Sat 15:
10.00 Julia Lambe, Arden Rd
7.30 Theresa Guinan, 1st Ann
Sun 16:
8.30 Bridie Martin, O’Molloy St
10.00 Eileen Cahill
1.00 Frank O’Brien, Mon Mem Durrow
Sun 16 Decd Durrow Parishioners The next available Shared Mass is Saturday 16 February at 10am. 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 family of
Jack Lambe, Arden Rd.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
COLLECTIONS:
Tullamore €4350
Durrow €325;
Envelopes €3524
Thank you for your continued support.
WEDDING BELLS
Couples who wish to marry should complete their prenuptial inquiry form with a priest six months in advance.
The must also give three months notice to marriage registrar.
For pre-marriage course details contact Accord,9341831 or www.accord.ie
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God’s people
Aoibh Mairead Moran,
Kayleigh Molyneaux,
Cian Patrick Hoey,
Scott McCumiskey,
Roisin Cerena Murphy,
John Anthony Brady &
Tori Catherine Somers,
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.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since
22nd August, 1996.
COMMUNITY GROUPS PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel:
‘Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love’, Pope John Paul II. Ph 9321232.
YOUTH CENTRE:
Junior Clubs ice skating, Tues 11. Leaving from Centre 4pm, return 10pm Cost €20.
Post-primary clubs, ice skating Thurs 13 - leaving Centre 4pm, return 10.30pm. Cost €15.
Due to huge uptake on membership, new membership now stopped for this year. TARA:
Fun Day Wed 12, 2-4pm, Foresters Hall.
Christmas Dinner Party, Court Hotel, Tues 18, 6pm. Ph Mary 9323978. PADRE PIO GROUP:
Mass Tues 11th, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. All welcome. LEGION OF MARY:
Rosary in Alfie Lambe House, Thurs 13, 8.15pm. ST VINCENT DE PAUL:
Thanks to all who supported church gate collection. Amount collected €7230. TULLAMORE COMHALTAS GROUP:
Session, Tues 11, Joe Lee’s, Church St.
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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