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.
30th Sunday - 28th October 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
‘THIS POOR MAN CALLED AND THE LORD HEARD HIM’At a time of unprecedented wealth, when most people have so much worldly possessions, excellent career opportunities and almost full employment, isn’t it amazing that so many of us appear to be disgruntled with life? Pope Benedict has said that often the greatest poverty in today’s world is the absence of God in people’s lives. Let us pray that we may find consolation in the words of today’s Psalm: ‘The Lord is close to the broken hearted; those whose spirit is crushed he will save,.... and rescue them in their distress.’.
IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A HOLE, STOP DIGGING!
BANK HOLIDAY - One Mass only tomorrow, Monday 29th, at 11.00am. ALL SAINTS DAY Thursday 1st is the Feast of All Saints. Masses are as follows: Vigil (Wed)7.30pm; 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm. Durrow at 8.00pm. ALL SOULS - REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES All those who have been bereaved since last November are invited to bring a candle to the Altar during the Offertory Procession at 10.00am and 7.30pm Masses on Friday 2nd. This candle will then be lit and placed at the Altar in remembrance of their loved ones. (Please bring a candle with you). All Masses offered on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd, as well as all First Friday Masses, will be offered for all those on the Lists of the Dead.
THE WAY OF THE CROSS On 1st Friday, 2nd Nov, there will be a reflection on the Way of the Cross, starting at 7.00pm and concluding five minutes before 7.30pm Mass. All are welcome.
FR JOHN’S FAREWELL NIGHT The farewell night for Fr John Nally will be in the Bridge House on Saturday 10th Nov at 9.00pm. The night will include a prayer service followed by refreshments and dancing. All are welcome.
CHOIR PRACTICES 11.30am Mass Choir: Wednesdays , 8.00 Family Mass Choir: Thursdays, 6.00-7.00 Teen Choir: Thursdays, 7.00-8.00.
PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD ROSARY Mon: Mary Weir, Clonminch 3.00pm Joey Kelly, Tinnycross, 6.00pm P & K Cahill, Adams Villas, 7.30pm May Condron Arden Heights 7.30pm Tues: Pat Wynne, 142 Arden View 7.45pm Wed: Noreen Corroon Arden Vale, 7.00pm Annie Galvin 1 Connolly Park 7.30pm Thurs: Bridie Walsh, Moylena, 8.00pm Sadie McCabe, 85 Thornsbury 8.00pm Fri: Jean Butler, Collins Lane, 8.00pm. Nellie Gaffey, Ballykilmurray 7.30pm
DODATEK POLSKI W miesiacu wrzesniu msza swieta w jezyku polskim odprawiona bedzie 28.10.07 ogodz.14:30 Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie lub oferujacym pomoc prosze o kontakt. Tomek 0876640020
MASS INTENTIONSTuesday 30: 7.45 Edward & Catherine Kelly, Puttaghaun 10.00 Noel Egan, Marian Place; Sarah & William Doyle, O’Molloy St Wednesday 31: 7.45 Joan Hannigan 10.00 Kathleen Connolly, Patrick St 7.30 Eileen & Peter McLoughlin, Clontarf Rd Thursday 1: 7.45 Josephine & John Bailey 10.00 Martin Poland, Church St 7.30 Beesie & John Dunne Sunday 4: 8.30 Jim & Peg Dolan, 65 Clontarf Rd 10.00 May McKenna, Spollenstown 11.30 Paddy McCabe, 1st Ann 1.00 Michael White, Mon Mem Durrow Thurs 1 Anna & Pat Kinnarney Sun 4 Kay McGrath Next available Shared Mass Sat 22 Dec 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 Betty Walshe, nee O’Connor, late Davitt St & England. Kathleen Molyneaux, 41 Marian Place; Sylvia Meehan, Daingean Rd.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Susan McCabe & John Monaghan.
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 courses ph Accord 9341831.
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God’s people Evie Elizabeth McGinley Michael John Gilligan Michael Tyler Daniel McDonagh Grace Claire Bannon Michaela Marie Sinclair Jade Mary Lauren Bergin Dwyer 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 pre-baptism meeting. To book in for meeting and baptism, please contact the parish secretary at the Parochial House.
COLLECTIONS
Mission Sunday Tullamore €12109.24 Durrow €726.13 Envelopes €2675 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. HOME-START - Supporting families with young children - volunteers preparation course details from Dolores 9322996/087195221, Mon-Fri, 9.15am-2.30pm. MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: Mass, confessions & rosary, The Bower, Athlone, Sun 28. Bus from Convent Rd, 1.30pm. Ph Sr Rita 9321221/Sadie 9352931. ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY: Important meeting Fri 2, 8.15pm, Mercy Convent. TULLAMORE AA: Open public meeting, Mon 5, 8.30pm, Bridge House. GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY: Presents Loreta, Midlands Trio, Andrius & Choral Quartet, Fri 2nd, Presbyterian Church, 8pm. MISSIONS: Thanks to all who supported recent church gate collection. TARA: Time change - 2.00pm from Wed 31. JUNIOR CHAMBER: Table Quiz & Open Night, Tues 6, Eugene’s, 8pm. 0877902671. OLD TIME STEP, SEAN NOS & SET DANCING CLASSES Pitch & Putt Club, Thurs 8-10pm. Beginners welcome. SOCIAL SERVICES: Church gate collection Sat/Sun, 3/4. We offer support for older people in our community. For details ph 9322466. Please give generously, your support is vital. NIGHT FOR HOLY SOULS, Emmanuel House, Mon 5. Bus from Convent Rd 6pm. To book ph 9352931. 5 WEEK HEALING PROGRAMME for those bereaved by suicide, Dowdstown House, Dalgan Park, Tues 6, 8pm, Ph 0469021407, 10am-1pm, Mon-Fri.
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
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. -1-4538998 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 1890 303302
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Tues-Fri 9.30am-2.30pm; 1 800 323232
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, 1890 0621631
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 086 8157320
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15pm-1pm; 2pm -4pm. Thur 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. 1800 201068 Tues 10am-12
Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086 1024743
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, 087 0648070 www.isarc.ie
Diabetes Assoc (Offaly) 1st Mon of month, Bridge House, 8pm. Ph 9321211 after 6pm.
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