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.

23rd Sunday - 9th Sept  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

LOVE GOD

Throughout the Church year, if we were to interpret most of our readings down to single words, we would find that faith, love and forgiveness would be the most common interpretations.

Can that be said of today’s readings:
‘A perishable body presses down on the soul and this tent of clay weighs down the teeming mind’. Wisdom.
‘If any man comes to me without hating his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes and his own life too, he cannot be my disciple.’ Luke.

All of this sounds like torture as maybe does most of our work, but as in work, we must plan and stride for perfection and success.

Of course we must not hate our family and friends but love them and in doing so, must love God all the more and carry our crosses, which can be made all the easier if we have a true faith

To a brave person, good and back luck are
like their right and left hand.  They use both!

YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOU!

We are committed to lay involvement in this parish.  Can you help in any of the following areas:
Readers;
Eucharistic Ministers;
Liturgy Group;
Plate Collectors;
Church Environment Group;
Family Mass Group; Choirs;
Hospitality Group;
Parish Support Service.
No experience needed !! Contact the Parochial House.

Meeting on Tuesday 11th at 6.30pm in the Parochial House.

FAMILY MASS GROUP

Meeting Tuesday 11th at 8.30pm in the Parochial House.  New members welcome.

This week we welcome Fr Padraig.  He was ordained in December 04 and has worked in St Finian’s College as a Director of Studies since then.  He has also been chaplain to Mullingar Hospital.  We welcome him to Tullamore and know that he will receive a warm and generous welcome from all parishioners.

ALPHA

An opportunity to explore the meaning of life, Thursdays, 8pm, Loughrey’s, High St.

Commencing on Thursday 20th, the Alpha Course is a relaxed, informal and easy going way of discussing the big questions in life, ‘Who am I?, Is there any purpose in life?’
The free 11-week course focuses on the teachings of Jesus and looks at the evidence for who Jesus is and what He taught.  Participants meet and listen to a talk, then break into small groups to discuss the talk and any questions they have.
Contact:  Catholic Church 9322415
Church of Ireland 9321731; Methodist Church 9120020; Presbyterian Church 9360320.

JUNIOR PPC

Meeting Friday 21st, Parochial House, 7.30pm.

PARISH CHOIR

Practice in Parochial House, Wednesday 8.00pm.  New members welcome.

DODATEK    POLSKI

W miesiacu  wrzesniu msza swieta w jezyku polskim odprawioona bedzie 23.09.07 ogodz.14:30
Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie lub oferujacym pomoc prosze o kontakt.   Tomek  0876640020

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday 10: 10.00 Linda Cuskelly, 98 O’Molloy St
Tuesday 11: 7.45 Patricia Greaves.  10.00 James Kirwan
Wednesday 12: 10.00 Joe Brophy, Arden Rd
Thursday 13: 7.45 Smyth Family, Srah & Kilbride
10.00 Paddy & Carthy Flynn, Convent View
Friday 14: 7.45 Margo Kelly, 7 Church St & Kelly Family, 10 Harbour St
10.00 Thomas & Rose Molloy, Kilbride St
Saturday 15: 10.00 Gus Dempsey
7.30 Jim Griffin, 21 Marian Place. 1st Ann
Sunday 16: 8.30 Margaret Dunne, Clara Rd
10.00 Nan Foy, Arden View
11.30 Tony Molloy, Puttaghaun, 1st Ann
1.00 Christy Devine, 1st Ann

Durrow
Sun 16 Patrick Lynam

Next Shared Mass, Sat 22 Sept, 10am.  This Mass is for anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.

Deaths: 

We offer our sympathy to the families of

Brian Kelly, 24 Connolly Park; Anne Mannion, Rahan Rd

If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604

COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €4439
Durrow Cemetery €2610
Envelopes €3306

Thank you for your continued support

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations to Eve Meacle & Hugh Downes;Allison Molloy & Declan O’Kelly.
Couples who wish to get married must give 3 months notice to both Church & State of their intention to marry.
For Pre-marriage course details  ph 9341831.

NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome to the family of God’s people
Laura Maria Kavaliauskas,
Gary Dunne Finlay,
Ryan Tomas Viljanen,
Philip Matthew Smith &
Banjamin Anthony Keady  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.  The next pre-Baptism meeting is on  Wednesday 12th September at 8.30pm in the Parochial House.

Please contact the Parish Secretary for more details.

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. Happy anniversary to all adorers on Tuesday 11th.  Celebratory Mass later.
YOUTH CENTRE:  Rehearsals  Wed 6.30-8pm; Sun 3.30-5.30pm.  10-12 Youth Club resumes Tues 11, 5-7pm; 7-9 Thurs 13 5-7pm;  Post primary club 1st & 2nd yrs only, 7-9pm.
SMA MASS Mon 10, 7.30pm, Day Chapel.  Celebrant Fr John O’Brien, assisted by a newly ordained priest from Asia.  All welcome.
ISANDS:  Parents’ support night, Mon 10, 8pm, Court Hotel.
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY:  Candlelight Vigil, Mon 10, 8-9pm, O’Connor Sq.
PIONEERS:  Meeting, Thurs 13, 8pm, Parochial House.  Newcomers welcome.
ALFIE LAMBE HOUSE:  Rosary, Thurs 13, 8.15
ADULT EDUCATION OPEN EVENING Tullamore College, Tues 11, 7.30-9.30pm.
JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB:  Enrolment, Tues 11, Rugby Club, 5.30-6.45pm.  5th class upwards.
NEW MACRA CLUB:  1st meeting of Tullamore Club, Thurs 13, 9pm, Bridge House.  17-35 yr olds welcome.  Details from Brigid 0860822038.
DAISY DAYS FOR AWARE 13-15 SEPT:  Volunteers wanted.  Ph Richard 0876967367.
KILBRIDE CEMETERY MASS Sunday 9th, 6.00pm (note change of time).  All welcome.
LISA BASSETT MEMORIAL WALK in aid of Irish Epilepsy Assoc, Sun 30,Ph Margaret 9328631
TULLAMORE STAGE SCHOOL:  Enrolment, SHS music room, Thurs 13, 4-6pm.  1st class up.
PROGRESSIVE 25 CARDS Cappincur Community Centre, Mon 10, 9pm.
OUTING to Galway, Sun 16.  Bus from Kilbride Plaza, 9am.  All welcome.
MEDJUGORJE:  Pilgrimage 5-12 Oct.  Ph Anne 9351090/0862019510.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St, Sat 10am-1pm, 9341110

ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling, Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm, 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

Grow Thurs 7.30pm, Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124

Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302

Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm; Mon 8-10.30pm, 1800323232

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

Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness, 18900621631

Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 0868157320

Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15pm-1pm; 2pm -4pm  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

Newsletter Notices to be in the Parochial House
by Tuesday evening
Charitable / Non-profit organisations only