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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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31st Sunday of the Year
5th November 2006
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Frank MacNamara C.C.
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
WHY?
St John tells us the difference Jesus made in our understanding of the Old Testament Commandment to love God and neighbour. The why changes. We do it because "God has first loved us". We see the proof of it in Jesus' life and death.
As Pope Benedict points out in his letter, "this means that love is no longer a mere command, but a response to the gift of love with which God draws near to us".
We don't have to go far to find Him. He is deep within each one's heart. However He doesn't impose, "He stands at the door and knocks". If we open our heart to Him, He will reveal Himself to us and teach us to treat our neighbour with respect and fairness - the basis of love.
 Mass Intentions
Mon 6:
7.45 James Galvin, Mallow.
10.00 Joseph Purcell.
Tues 7:
7.45 Larry, Colm & Anne Bracken.
10.00 Peter Duffy, Convent View.
Wed 8:
7.45 Elizabeth O'Connor.
10.00 Martin Poland, Church St.
Thurs 9:
7.45 Pat Quinn, 7 Pearse Park.
10.00 Jessie, Billy & Bridie Scully & Family.
Fri 10:
7.45 Mathilda Burns & Holy Souls.
10.00 Frances Hayes, Maple Grove.
Sat 11:
10.00 Michael Horan, Clonminch.
7.00 Baby Katie Leigh, Arden View. Mon Mem.
8.30 Rose Connaughton, Marian Place. Mon Mem.
Sun 12:
8.30 Noel Spain.
10.00 Betty Mooney, 40 O'Molloy St.
11.30 Margaret Daly, Arden Lane. Mon Mem.
Durrow: Sun 12 Christy & Kathleen Carberry.
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 Anne Lynam, Chapel St; Arthur Conway, Glendaniel; Colm Bracken, Ballybought; Denis Unsworth, late Charleville Rd, died in England. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 9326604.
Baptisms: 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 - Wed15 Nov - 8.30pm, Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Community  Activities
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Can you spare 1 hour a week? ph 9321232.
Celebration Mass for Sr Gerard Murphy - last nursing Sister in Tullamore hospital - in Durrow Church, Thurs 9, 7.30pm, followed by social night in Bridge House. Tickets from Children's Ward, General Hospital. Ph 9358936.
Pioneers: Meeting Tues 7, 8.30pm, Parochial House. Those eligible for gold/silver/Fr Cullen emblems ph Larry 9321313.
Ballinamere NS: Reopens Mon 6. Please return completed order forms for the "Star Card" this week.
Grow: Thank all who supported recent collection. â¬2030 collected.
Children of Mary: Meeting Tues 7, 8pm.
Ready: Social Dancing, Wed 8, 9.30pm, Bridge House.
Scouts: Enrolment for boys & girls, 11-12 yrs. Ph 9328288 for details.
ICA: Calligraphy classes, Tues 7, 10.30am, Day Care. Meeting Wed 8, 8pm.
Queen of Peace Group: Monthly Mass for Healing, Thurs 9, 7.30pm, Day Chapel
Supporting People with a Disability: Volunteers wanted for 2 hrs per week. If interested, ph Mary 087-2512135 for details.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Volunteers wanted for mentoring programme matching an adult with a young person 10-18 yrs . Ph 9322963 or 0868596866.
Emmanuel House Clonfert: Mass for the Holy Souls, Mon 6, 7pm. Bus from Convent Rd, 5.30pm. Ph 9341485/9352931.
Parish Activities
Meetings for Parents of Confirmation Students, Day Chapel, 7.30pm: Mon 6th St Philomena's, Scoil Bhride, Durrow, Scoil Eoin Phoil II; Tues 7th Scoil Mhuire, Ballinamere, Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada
Administration Group: Meeting Wednesday 8th, 8pm.
Junior PPC: Meeting Friday 10th, 7.30pm, Parochial House.
Weekend Masses: The PPC has agreed that the number of weekend Masses should be reduced as from Saturday Dec 2nd. This will mean that as from that date we will have only one Vigil Mass each Saturday. 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.
PPC Meeting Minutes: From now on we hope to include excerpts from the Minutes of the PPC meetings:
Alpha Course: Good attendance with cross-section of age and gender attending with enthusiastic participation. Fr John Nally will attend a course at Clonliffe and will report on same to PPC;
Parish Centre: Report stating that a team is being assembled by the architect of quantity surveyor, electrical and structural engineers, etc, within the next three months, with tenders taking approx 4-6 weeks and building commencing in April 07 with completion of project in 10-12 months. The most up to date and efficient heating, insulation and lighting systems to be installed.
Fundraising: The committee to be extended to involve people expert in this field. Suggested to examine methods used by other parishes;
Parish Novena: Members of PPC expressed limited satisfaction with Ember Team. Most agreed that the second half, ie Wednesday to Sunday, improved greatly with an excellent grand finale on Sunday con-celebrating the end of the Novena and the centenary of the Church of the Assumption, with Mass celebrated by Dr Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath. Congratulations was extended to the Parish Team for their great efforts and involvement in all services during the Novena. (PPC Meeting 12 Oct 06)
Next PPC Meeting Tuesday 7th November, 8.00pm, Parochial House.
Collections:
Tullamore: ⬠4720 Durrow â¬254 Envelopes: â¬2120
Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender ,
our parishioner who has been missing
since 22nd August 1996
So much has been given me, I have no time to ponder over that which has been denied.
Helen Keller
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.
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