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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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33rd Sunday of the Year
19th November 2006
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. John Nally C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sunday Mass Times:
Vigil: 7.00pm & 8.30pm;
Sun: 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
Be Ready
How would we expect to do an examination or a job interview in the absence of preparation? We must be ready to attempt all questions with confidence if we do not want to fail.
How would we expect to participate in sport if we do not train to the level of fitness we need? We must be ready both mentally and physically to have any chance of winning.
For all human involvement in this life we must prepare ourselves for years, months or weeks to be ready.
How do we expect to get to Heaven if we have not listened to the word of God and do not have true faith?
For this test we must always be ready. We just cannot turn on and off our faith as we feel like it, for in relation to the coming of God, Mark's gospel tells us, "but as for that day or hour, nobody knows it, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father".
 Mass Intentions
Mon 20: 7.45 Ollie Gorman. 10.00 Patrick Thomas, 29 Pearse Park.
Tues 21: 7.45 Burke & Keran Families. 10.00 Bernard Creevy Snr & Bernard Jnr, 94 O'Molloy St.
Wed 22: 7.45 Michael Boland, Rahan & Tullamore. 10.00 Spain Family.
Thurs 23: 7.45 William, Annie & Joseph Cleary, Kilbride St. 10.00 Kate Gillick, Daingean Rd.
Fri 24: 7.45 Agnes & Tommy Walker. 10.00 Tom & Seamus Mooney, O'Moore St.
Sat 25: 7.00 Patsy Hughes, Clonminch. 1st Ann. 8.30 Nan Egan, 1st Ann.
Sun 26: 8.30 John Collins. 10.00 McCormack Family. 11.30 Michael Scully, Arden. 1st Ann.
Durrow: Sun 26 Joseph & Marcella Troy, Cappalahy.
Shared Mass Sat 25 10am:
Joe & Mary Lambe;
Edward & Dora Baribeault;
Christy & Christine Cutler;
Thomas & Annie Finlay;
Bill & Peg Donoghue;
Frederick Warren & Josephine Gorman;
John, Margaret & Mary Jo O'Reilly;
Kathy Sumner;
James Caffray & Betty Berry;
Julia Kirby;
Elizabeth Unsworth;
John & Kathleen Martin;
Mary Ann & Christy Colsh;
Annie, Michael & Sheila Clarke;
Tom & Rosie Martin;
Hugh & Kathleen Mahon;
Mary & John Joe Waldron;
Mrs E Bannon;
Michael Colsh;
Hugh McKeon;
Guckian Family;
Killeavy Family;
Mary Poland;
David Forrestal,
Kevin & Marjorie Hanley,
Agg Craven & Paul Lawless;
Jimmy & Maisie Coughlan;
Stone Family;
Lilly & Joseph Geoghegan;
John & Elizabeth O'Connor;
Nancy Hyland & John Keegan;
Dooley Family;
Niall O'Dea;
Beesie & John Dunne;
Patrick, Mary & Joe Fogarty;
O'Callaghan Family;
Mary Kate Heffernan;
Francis Nihill & Family;
Michael Quinlan & Family;
Martin Kelly;
Margaret & Peadar Smyth,
Kathleen, Ernie & Tony Maguire & Christa Brandt.
Next Available Shared Mass Sat 13 January 10am: You are reminded that this Mass is meant for anniversary of deaths only and that the number of intentions is limited to 40.
Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the families of
Nora Kerrigan, Kilcruttin,
Katty Forrestal, Convent View;
Joseph Kelly, late 139 Kilbride St & New York.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 9326604.
Baptisms: Welcome to the parish community
Joseph Patrick Keenaghan, Clonminch Wood;
Sophia Laverne Moore, 15 The Cedars;
Samuel Francis Henry Brickland, Ballinamere;
Cillian Arthur Bourke, 55 Glendaniel;
Alex Jane Corcoran, 31 Eiscir Summer Rd.
Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of the month and in Durrow the 2nd Sunday of the month.
Next pre-Baptism meeting - Wed 29 Nov & Wed 13 Dec - 8.30pm, Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Community  Activities
Bulletin available online. Log on to www.tullamoreparish.ie anytime.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Can you spare 1 hour a week? ph 9321232.
Youth Centre: "Fame" Mon 20-Fri 24.
Rights for the Elderly Voluntary Housing Assoc: Table Quiz, Thurs 23, Millennium Room, Bridge House, 8pm. Table of 4 â¬20. Fun & prizes galore.
Ready: Outing to Mountbolus, Tues 21, from Day Care, 8.30pm.
Offaly Women in Crisis: Coffee morning, Sat 25, Presbyterian Church.
Alfie Lambe House: Thanks to all who supported recent church gate collection.
Meals on Wheels: AGM Wed 22, 8pm, Durrow Room, Bridge House.
ICA: Craft & Social evening, Wed 22, 8pm, Day Care.
Midland Cardiac Support Group: Meeting, Tues 21, 8pm, Health Centre, Bury Quay.
Scoil Mhuire Parents Assoc: Annual Book Fair, school hall: Fri 24, Mon 27, Tues 28, Wed 29, 2-4pm; Sat 25 10am-4pm.
Illustrated Lecture "Birr Workhouse" by Margaret Hogan, OHAS Bury Quay, Thurs 23, 8.15pm. All welcome.
Comhaltas Music Classes, beginners/advanced, children/adults. 0861068949.
Tullamore Amnesty Group: Thanks to all who supported 10th Ann on 28 Oct & Letter Signing Day, Nov 11. Next event, Bridge Centre Sat 2 Dec, 10-5; help wanted for stall selling cards, candles, etc. Ph M McKay 9322865.
Holy Souls Assoc: Stations of Cross, Chaplet of Mercy, Mass Confessions, Sun 26, 2.30pm, St Brigid's Church Clara.
Parish Activities
NEW VIGIL MASS TIME
As and from the 1st weekend of Advent, Sat 2nd Dec, there will be only one Vigil Mass in the Church of the Assumption and it will be at 7.30pm. This will also be the time for all vigil Masses throughout the year, ie 1st Fri & Holy Days.
Plate Collectors for the 7.00pm & 8.30pm Masses please contact the Sacristy if you are available to collect at the new 7.30pm Mass. Thank you.
Those who have already booked the 8.30pm Mass for a 1st Anniversary, should contact the parish secretary as soon as possible in order to reschedule.
CHURCH NOTICE BOARD
Please note that all notices for the church notice board must be left into the Parochial House. Thank you.
BISHOP SMITH VISIT TO TSUNAMI PROJECTS
On 19 - 28 November, Bishop Michael Smith will visit areas of South East Asia to review projects sponsored by the Diocese of Meath after the devastating Tsunami of 26 December 2004. Bishop Smith has been invited by Cardinal Michael Kitbunchu of Thailand. The Diocese of Meath coordinated an appeal involving all 69 parishes, numerous schools and various fundraising events, all of which raised over ⬠1.1 million, part of which was sent to Southern Thailand.
The Bishop's visit is organized by Archbishop Pennacchio, Papal Nuncio in Thailand. He wishes to make known the following comments - "We are most appreciative of the generous support given by the people from the Diocese of Meath. The visit of Bishop Smith gives us an opportunity to show him the good work that has been done and to thank him, the parishes and schools for being there when we needed it and for staying with us. In Thailand, we saw two things. One was the Tidal Wave (Tsunami) but the other was the âWave of Love', the enormous solidarity and support we received. This has helped to heal wounds in very practical ways."
Collections:
Tullamore: â¬5106 Durrow â¬281 Envelopes: â¬2470.
Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender ,
our parishioner who has been missing
since 22nd August 1996
The quickest way for you
to get a lot of things accomplished is
to do just one thing at a time.
Support Services
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 1850281281; 9am to 9pm every day
AA Mon, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30 pm 01 - 453 8998
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm, 9341831;
Meditation Mon, Marian Hostel, 7.45pm;
MABS: Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211;
Lucia Counselling Service, those with mental illness Helpline 1890621631.
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 086-8157320;
CIC Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm, 2-4pm, Thurs till 6pm , 9352204;
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 9328631;
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, 17 Chapel St. 01-8732699;
Vincent De Paul 9322072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St, 9328268;
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;
Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124;
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1 890 303302;
Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Education Resource Centre Hospital. 057 8624317;
Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1 800 201068 Tues 10am-12 only;
Anew - women with alcohol problems, Wed 8pm, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743;
Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of month. 9328244;
Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 9327104.
Bulletin Notices must be in to the Parochial House by lunchtime Wednesdays. Clubs and non-profit making associations only. |
