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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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25th Sunday of the Year
24th September 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
UPSIDE DOWN VALUES
Lack of understanding and fear are emotions common to ourselves as well as to the Apostles, especially if suffering is on the menu. Self-importance can be high on our agenda too.
So what Jesus teaches them in today's Gospel is very pertinent to our own Christian lives.
Using the visual aid of a child, He reminds us that things work upside down in His Father's Kingdom: the last are first; better to serve than be served; to welcome the weak and vulnerable is to have welcomed Himself and the Father in the here and now.
 Mass Intentions
Mon 25:
10.00 John Connolly, 164 Arden View.
Tues 26:
10.00 Bridgie & Tommy Kenaney, Loughaun.
Wed 27:
10.00 Michael Stanko Jnr.
Thurs 28:
7.45 Gerry Keeley, Riverside.
10.00 Tony Johnston.
Fri 29:
7.45 Margo Kelly, 7 Church St & Kelly Family, Harbour St.
10.00 Gretta McAuliffe, Loughaun & Michael Abbot.
Sat 30:
10.00 Jimmy & Breda Dillane, Convent View.
7.00 Michael McDermott, Kilbride St. 1st Ann.
8.30 Liam Lloyd, Arden View. Mon Mem.
Sun 1:
8.30 Eddie & Kathleen Cullen, Patrick St.
10.00 John O'Brien.
11.30 Mary (Molly) Keegan. Mon Mem.
1.00 Christina Wrafter. Mon Mem.
Durrow: Sun 1 Kathleen Molloy, Ballyduff.
Next Shared Mass Sat 28th Oct, 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
Michael Walsh, O'Molloy St; Tony Molloy, Puttaghaun;
James Griffin, Marian Place; Christy Devine, O'Molloy St;
Thomas Cunningham, O'Brien St;
Joe Lambe, Dublin & late of Parnell St.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 9326604.
Baptisms:
Welcome to the parish community
Ethan Gerrard Doorley, 16 Chancery Park Grove;
Jennifer Kate Crilly, Kildangan;
Xavier Joseph Kossowski, 7 The Willows.
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 27 Sept & Wed 18 Oct - 8.30pm, Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Community  Activities
International Summer Organ Series: Final recital Tues 26, 8pm with Matthias Jacob, Germany, including works by Bach, Franck, Pachelbel and Reger.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Can you spare 1 hour a week? ph 9321232.
Creative Womens Group: AGM Mon 25, 8pm, Parochial House basement.
Ready: Outing to Killeigh Tues 26. Bus from Day Care 8.30pm.
Scouts: Recruiting 6-7 & 11-12 yrs. Ph 9328288. Places limited.
Bridge Classes (beginners) Tullamore College Tues,7.30-9.30pm. Ph 9327045.
Colaiste Choilm Parents Assoc: AGM Wed 27, 8pm. All parents welcome.
Home Start Friendship & support to families with young children. Volunteer preparation course starting Oct. Ph Dolores 9322996/0861959221.
Progressive 25 Cappincur Community Centre, Mondays, 9pm. All welcome.
Coeliac Society Gluten free baking demo, Thurs 28, 8pm, Athlone IT (hotel training unit). Adm â¬5. All members welcome.
Rosary Rally Sun 1, Knock. Bus 9.30am. Ph 8621291/0863344722.
Medjugorje:27 Oct. Ph Anne 9322920, 086-2019510.
Collections:
Tullamore: â¬4617 Durrow â¬245 Envelopes: â¬1986
Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender ,
our parishioner who has been missing
since 22nd August 1996
Parish Activities
Proposed New Parish Centre: Public meeting to outline proposals, Day Chapel, Monday 25th at 8.00pm. We hope for a large attendance as this project will be of great importance in the future development of our parish.
Family Mass Choir: Practice Thursdays, 6.00pm, Parochial House.
Outreach/Visitation Group: Meeting Tuesday 26th, 8.00pm, Parochial House.
Alpha Course: Continues next Thursday at 8.00pm in Dempsey's Bar, High St. All welcome.
Liturgy Group: Meeting Thursday 28th, 6.30pm, Parochial House.
Junior PPC: Training meeting, Friday 29th, 7.30pm, Youth Centre.
NOVENA IN HONOUR OF ST THERESE OF LISIEUX
Theme: "Building Community"
Friday 29th Sept to Sunday 8th Oct. Novena sessions during Masses at 10.00am & 6.15pm and at a special liturgical service at 8.00pm daily. Throughout the week there will be a number of specific events and inputs.
Sunday - blessing of children and the giving out of Angel pins 10am Mass;
Monday - parenthood and the loss of a child;
Tuesday - concert in the Church at 8.00pm, comprising of music and song from the different ethnic groups;
Wednesday - day of prayer for youth;
Thursday - Reconciliation;
Friday - Healing.
Saturday, 7th,4.00pm, âblessing new estates'. Each house will be offered a prayer of blessing, a candle and holy water. You are invited to attend a short prayer service at your own estate, and the priests of the parish will bless your home;
Novena concludes Sunday October 8th at 1.00pm Mass celebrated by Most Rev Dr Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath. This Mass will celebrate the centenary of the opening of the original Church of the Assumption which took place on October 7th, 1906.
If you think you can you can. And if you think you can't, you're right.
(Mary Kay Ash)
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;
AA Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30pm 01-4538998;
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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