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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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24th June 2007
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. John Nally C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C. (Hospital Chaplin)
Fr. Anek Namwong C.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke
Sunday Mass Times:
Vigil: 7.30pm
Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm.
Durrow: 11.30am.
Hospital Chapel: 9.00 a.m. Sunday & Friday
Confessions:
Sat 12-1pm; 3-4pm.
Eve of 1st Fri 10.30 am
John the Baptist
John the Baptist was a âservant of the Lord chosen and called to serve God. John's mission was âto prepare the way for the Lord'. He proclaimed a â'baptism of repentance' for the people of Israel in preparation for the coming of the Messiah Jesus Christ. John suffered a martyr's death for his heroic moral principles, in condemning King Herod's adulterous marriage with his brother's wife Herodias.
Jesus paid tribute to John when he said,
âAmong those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist.' Of course, Jesus is superior, as John himself declared: âHe who comes after me, ranks before me, and I am not worthy to undo his sandle strap'.
Friends in your life are like pillars on your porch: Sometimes they hold you up; sometimes they lean on you; sometimes its just enough to know they're standing by.
A MOMENT OF GREAT TRUTH.....
When John the Baptist had been circumcised as accounted in today's Gospel, his father recovered the power of speech which had been taken away from him when he doubted the word of the Archangel Gabriel. His first words reflect a sense of joy and a sense of the truth of the moment that is rarely to be found elsewhere in the Gospel. Zechariah spoke the Benedictus -the great Canticle of praise to God for his goodness, and a sense that in this moment the beginnings of the salvation story are unfolding.
âBlessed be the Lord, the God of Israel for he has visited his people, he has come to their rescue and he has raised up for us a power for salvation in the House of his servant David, even as he proclaimed, by the mouth of his holy prophets from ancient times, that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all who hate us. Thus he shows mercy to our ancestors, thus he remembers his holy covenant the oath he swore to our father Abraham that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies,
to serve him in holiness and virtue in his presence, all our days. And you, little child, you shall be called Prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way for him. To give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins;this by the tender mercy of our God who from on high will bring the rising Sun to visit us, to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow of death and to guide our feet into the way of peace.'
We can all reflect on this beautiful Canticle, and make it our own prayer. In doing so we come to thank God for his goodness to us, and his boundless love. It has never been expressed more beautifully than by Zechariah
PARISH CENTRE
Work is scheduled to commence on 2nd July, with the demolition of St Mary's Hall. Throughout this time the church grounds on the Benburb side will be closed off and we ask that only those who have a mobility problem park in the grounds.
ACCOMMODATION NEEDED
Host families required for young Christian volunteers who will be working in the Parish from Friday 6th to Sunday 15th July. Hosts need to be within walking distance of the town. For further details, contact Sr Genny, Parochial House.
 Mass Intentions
Monday 25:
10.00 Bernadette âDot' Clancy, Arden Vale.
Tuesday 26:
10.00 Angela & Peter Rigney, St Coleman's Terrace
Wednesday 27:
10.00 Nicholas & Mary Molloy & Molly Family
Thursday 28:
7.45 Christine, Michael & Oliver Flanagan
10.00 Joseph Doyle, 45 Pearse Park
Friday 29:
7.45 Michael McGlinchey, 66 Thornsberry Estate
Saturday 30:
10.00 William & Marie Foster
7.30 Barry Heffernan, O'Molloy St, 1st Ann
Sunday 1:
8.30 Dan Cleary
10.00 Vincent McDonald
11.30 Tom Daly, 1st Ann & daughter Heather, Thornsberry Estate
Durrow Sun 1
Peter & Kathleen Geraghty
The next available shared Mass is on Saturday 21st July at 10am. This Mass is for anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.
DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the family of
Seamus Lambe, St Brigid's Place.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 9326604.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to
Niamh Dunican & Kevin Finlay;
Aoife Donoghue & Oliver Shihab.
Welcome to the family of God's people
Alex Joseph Coyne Devine,
Leah Ann Byrne,
Britney Marie Mongan,
Joanna Ewa Krawczyk
& Polly Duffy who were baptised recently.
COLLECTIONS: Tullamore 4890; Durrow 245; Envelopes 2335 Thank you for your support.
The next available shared Mass is on Saturday 21st July at 10am. This Mass is for anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.
Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month and in Durrow on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
The next pre-Baptism meetings are on Wednesday 27th June & Wednesday 18th July at 8.30pm in the Parochial House.
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Please contact the Parish Secretary.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Can you spare 1 hour a week? Phone 9321232
LEGION OF MARY: 75th Anniversary Mass for Alfie Lambe, 4pm, Church of the Assumption. Refreshments afterwards in GAA Centre. House open 3pm.
PADRE PIO GROUP Mass, Tuesday 26th, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. All welcome.
FIGHTING BLINDNESS: Thanks to all who supported recent collection:
Tullamore 2817; Durrow 387.77.
GARDEN CLUB: Trip to Wicklow, Tuesday 26th from O'Connor Sq, 9am. Ph Nancy 0879614900. All welcome.
READY: Fork Supper, Pitch & Putt Club, Tuesday 26th. Bus from Day Care, 8.30pm.
TARA: Holiday to Youghal, Mon 27-Fri 31 Aug. Cost 305; deposit 55 by 4th July. Ph Mary 9323978.
POST PRIMARY DISCOS, Rugby Club, 26th July, 16th & 30th Aug, in aid of Irish Heart Foundation.
CANCER SOCIETY thanks to all who supported collection. 2703 collected.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES with Fr Shane Crombie, 26th July. Ph 9351309.
LOUGH DERG PARISH PILGRIMAGE Leaving Church on Thursday 28th at 8am Seats still available.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE 5-12 Oct. Pn Anne 9351090/0862019510.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender ,
our parishioner who has been missing
since 22nd August 1996
Support Groups
Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential phoneline 9326604 - Monday-Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm; 6.00-8.00pm
Life Pregnancy Care Service 7B Cormac St, Tullamore
www.lifemidlands.ie
Every Saturday 10am-1pm, 057 93 41110.
Helpline 1850 281281; 9am to 9pm every day
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm, 9341831; www.accord.ie
AA Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15 pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. 01 - 453 8998 or 1890 412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Parochial House, 01-8732699;
Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124;
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1 890 303302;
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm.
1 800 323232;
Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 9351886;
MABS: Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211;
Vincent De Paul 9322072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St, 9328268;
Lucia Counselling Service, those with mental illness Helpline 1890 621631.
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 086-8157320;
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm, Thurs till 6pm , 9352204;
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 9328631;
Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre. 9355061;
Meditation Mon, Marian Hostel, 7pm; consolation Convent Wed 2.30pm;
Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1 800 201068 Tues 10am-12 only;
Anew - women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743;
Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of month. 9328244;
Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 9327104;
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month,
7.30pm, 0870648070 www.isarc.ie
A PRAYER FOR PEACE
O loving God,
We remember the injured who fight for their life,
We remember the captives who yearn for freedom,
We remember the deportees who long for the homeland.
We remember towns, villages and camps that are often under siege.
We remember the children whose eyes reflect the light of the future,
We remember the brave who say "no" to injustice,
We lift the olive branch which says "yes' to a just peace
O God, we call upon you to grant us your patience, determination and power so that we may say:
No to hate and yes to love,
No to death and yes to life,
No to falsehood and yes to truth
No to oppression and yes to justice,
No to cruelty and yes to mercy,
No to violence and yes to the path of peace,
No, no matter what it may cost, and yes, no matter what it may cost.
For you are the source of love leading to reconciliation and forgiveness.
Bulletin Notices to be in the
Parochial House
by Tuesday evening.
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