Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057
Tel: 93 21587/93 51510/93 22244/93 22415 Fax: 93 51510   
 www.tullamoreparish.ie    
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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.

Christ the King - 25th November 2007

Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Fr. Anek Namwong C.C.
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

 Our God Reigns

Jesus is a king who looks out for people who are ignored in every other kingdom- the poor, the broken and the wounded.
It is fitting then that Jesus should die between two criminals, the kind of people he looked out for in his ministry.

Jesus shared his forgiveness; He died breathing it. He dies as He lived, reaching out to the distressed on either side of him. In his own agony he still had time for others.

The crown he wears is a crown of thorns; his throne is the cross; his banner a sign that says he is the king of the Jews. This is the gospel image of royalty; the king and the criminal go together into Paradise. This is the king we celebrate and whose values we are pledged to live.

May his kingdom come.

WHEN A PERSON IS WRAPPED UP IN THEMSELVES THEY MAKE A PRETTY SMALL PACKAGE

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 CONFIRMATION PARENTS COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Scoil Bhride, Scoil Mhuire, Ballinamere & Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Mon 26th 7.30pm parochial house
Scoil Eoin Phoil II, Durrow & St. Philomenas, Tues 28th, 7.15pm, Parochial House

FAMILY MASS GROUP
Meeting, Tuesday 28th, 8.15pm, Parochial House

LIONS CLUB TOY APPEAL
Calling all children! Please bring a toy (in good condition please) to the 10.00am Family Mass on Sunday next, 2nd.

Junior PPC
Meeting Friday 30th, 7.30pm, Parochial House.

Goodbye Fr. Anek
This week we say goodbye to Fr. Anek Namwong who is returning to his native Thailand next Friday. We thank him for his warmth, friendliness and especially his big smile which he has shared with us since January. We wish him Gods blessing as he continues his ministry in his homeland.

Comment on Website
Fantastic Website- The parish website is fantastic and full of great information and resources. Keep up the great work! Bridget 20/11/07.

Dodatek Polski
Nastepna msza swieta w jezyku polskim odprawiona bedzie 25/11/07 ogodz. 14.30
Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek spawie lub oferujacym pomoc prose o kontakt. Tomek 0876640020

PARISH CENTRE UPDATE 23rd November

Work on our new Centre is progressing well and the outline of the building is beginning to take shape.  The hope is that the building will be roofed by Christmas, and that the interior work will then progress at a pace to meet our April deadline for the opening.
In regard to fund raising, the response has been patchy so far.  Some people have responded very generously and have given the work a great boost at the start.  We still feel that many people are still to come on board in giving their support, and hope that you will consider doing so. 
It is well to note that any PAYE earner who contributes €250 during the calendar year, can benefit the Parish greatly through the Tax Rebate Scheme.  What this means is that the tax you have already claimed on your contribution can be reclaimed for the Parish by simply signing a Claim Form. 
This year the amount received through this scheme rose from about €10,000 to about €18,000.  You can add much more to this total if you can bring your contribution for the year up to €250. 
It is worth thinking about and certainly worth acting upon.

1st Friday Reflection
On stations of the cross 7pm all are welcome

Liturgy Group
Meeting tuesday 4th, 6.30pm Parochial House

Special Night for Junior Infants
Thursday 4th, 6.30pm, Church of the Assumption

 Monday 26th:
7.45- Charles Bowers, Callary St.
10.00 - Kathy Summer, Harbour Drive

Tuesday 27th:
7.45 - Josephine Dunne & Dunne Family, 132 Kilbride Street
10.00 - Julia, Frank & James Kelly & Kelly Family, Rosenallis & Thornsberry Estate

Wednesday 28th:
7.45: Mary Kate & Ann Duffy, 5 Healy Street
10.00: Nancy Mc Namara,Spollenstown

Thursday 29th:
7.45: Eamonn Gath
10.00 : Kathleen Dwyer

Friday 30th:
7.45 : John & Christina Whelan & James O Leary, Cormac Street
10.00 : JOhn Collins

Saturday 1st:
10.00 - Billy Adams
7.30 - Joseph Thomas, Callary Street, Mon Mem

Sunday 2nd:
08.30 - Charles & Bridget Anne Kavanagh, Chancery Close
10.00 - Pat Burns, Whitehall
11.30 - Joan Mc Mahon, Mon Mem
1.00 - Philomena Sheehan, Mon Mem

Durrow Sunday 2nd : Joseph & Marcella Troy, Cappalahy

The next available Shared Mass Sat 19th January at 10.00am. 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 Sr. Eileen Dunne, Convent of Mercy; Frank O Brien,Corndarragh; Maura Mc Connell, late Church Ave. , died in Tipperary. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
 

The next available Shared Mass Sat 19 January at 10am.  You are reminded that this Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.

WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Mairead Cooney & Brian Kelly
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.

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NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome to the family of Gods people:
Gavin Michael Hurson
Emma Mary Malone
Aimee Mary Malone
Donal Edward Waters
Iosabell Catherine Mc Dermott &
Ryan Abimbola Afolabi Joseph

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 €4993
Durrow € 488
Envelopes € 2405
Thank you for your continued support.

Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since
22nd August, 1996.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

 PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: ‘Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love’, Pope John Paul II. Ph 9321232.

 Gramophone Society presents Dr. Anne Noelle Bennett, playing her favourite Christmas records, Court Hotel, Sat 1, 3pm in aid of Simon Community.

Illustrated Lecture: Thos W Rolleston, 1857-1920, by Dr. Maria O Brien, OHAS, Mon 26th 8.15pm. All welcome.

Vincent De Paul: annual church gate collection, next weekend. Please support.

People in Need: Applications by local charities for grants to be made by forwarding large, stamped, self addressed envelope to People in Need Trust, Clarendon House, 33 - 37 Clarendon St., Dublin 2 or download form from www.telethon.ie

Ready: Fork Supper, Wed 28, Forestors, 8.30pm

Business & Professional Womens Club : Meeting Wed 28th, Days Hotel, 7pm with speaker Geraldine O Neill.

Rights for Elderly Housing Association: Christmas Choral Concert, Sun Dec 2nd, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. Tickets €10.00 from Bridge Centre  or phone Jim 086 8503287

Legion of Mary: Mass for decd Legionaries, Alfie Lambe House, Friday 30th, 8pm. All welcome.

Garden Club: Party night (flower arranging & Buffet) Wed 28th , 8pm, Bridge House. All Wecome.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Parish Support Services confidential phoneline (057) 93 26604 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 6-8pm

Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St, Sat 10am-1pm, 9341110  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
Charitable / Non-profit organisations only