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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 Sunday of the Year
17th 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
TAKING UP THE CROSS
"If anyone would follow me, they must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me". (Mark 8:34)
Most of us would answer, you are the Christ if Jesus asked us, Who do you say I am?" (Mk 8:29) What we might have some difficulty with is saying "Yes" to the cross. And yet, that is the response He expects from âtrue' disciples.
It is most unlikely we will ever be asked to carry a cross, but when we accept suffering or ill-health; share a person's mental or physical pain; try to accept others for who they are; live out the commandments - especially loving our neighbour; or live with addictions, for example; then we can lay claim to the cross.
We pray for the grace to carry whatever cross is hurting us today.
Mass Intentions
Mon 18:
7.45 Patrick & Ellen Kelly, Charleville Rd. 10.00 Arthur Murphy.
Tues 19:
7.45 Christopher & Mary O'Brien, O'Molloy St. 10.00 John, Annie, Jackie & Nora Houlihan, Cormac St.
Wed 20:
10.00 Margaret Bracken & Family, Spollenstown.
Thurs 21:
10.00 Mary Ann Adams, Church St.
Fri 22:
7.45 Cassens Family, Marian Place. 10.00 Rose Anne, James & Charles Hogan, Clontarf Rd.
Sat 23:
10.00 Peter & Bridget O'Connor. 7.00 Jimmy Whelan. Months Mem.
Sun 24:
8.30 Paddy Berry. 10.00 Patrick Horan, Arden Rd.
11.30 John Lowry, 193 Arden View. 1st Ann.
Durrow:
Sun 24
Geoghegan Family, Frevenagh.
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.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 9326604.
Baptisms: Welcome to the parish community
Niamh Aine Keyes, 3 Carraig Cluin;
Amy Kate McGreal, 110 Clonminch Wood;
Colm Christoph Lynam, Ballybroder.
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.
Collections:
Tullamore: â¬3967;
Durrow (Cemetery) â¬2786.
Envelopes: â¬1680.
Thank you.
Community  Activities
Youth Centre:
Mon: Directors' meeting 8pm; Tues: Jnr club (10-12yrs) 5-7pm; Thurs: Jnr Club (7-9yrs) 5-7pm, Post primary 7-9pm.
"Fame"
rehearsals today, Sun, 3.30-5.30pm.
Concern church gate collection this weekend.
Please support.
Hospice Coffee Morning
Thurs 21, Day Chapel, after 10am Mass.
Scripture for Daily Living:
Thurs 21, 11am, Marian Hostel. Text Romans 14:7-9.
Brainwave:
Church gate collection next weekend. Please support.
Ballykilmurray Cubs:
Resume Thurs 21, 7.30pm.
Alzeimers Society
Thank all who donated so generously to society in memory of Dr Patrick Morrissey.
Padre Pio Group:
Mass Tues 19, 8pm, Church of the Assumption.
Killeigh Comhaltas:
Registration for trad music classes, Wed 20, 6pm, Gaelscoil.
VEC Adult Ed & Further Education:
Phone 9351392 for details.
Lip Reading Classes:
Ph/minicom 9351606 for details.
Amateur Dramatic Society:
AGM Tues 19, 8pm,in St Philomena's.
Medjugorje:
2nd-9th Oct. Ph Anne 9322920, 086-2019510.
Meath Diocese Charismatic Renewal
St Anne's Primary School, Navan, Sun 24, 1.30pm-6pm. Mass 5pm. Tea provided. Donation â¬10.
Meditation & Personal Growth: Workshop
With Fr Pat Murray 29 Sept-1 Oct, Ferbane. Ph 0906454314 for details.
Carol McGonnell & Hugh Tinney in concert,
Tuar Ard Moate, Fri 22, 8.30pm. Ph 0906482042.
Collections:
Tullamore: â¬5235; Durrow â¬253 Envelopes: â¬2375
Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender ,
our parishioner who has been missing
since 22nd August 1996
Parish Activities
A PUBLIC MEETING
to outline proposals for our new parish centre, will be held in the Day Chapel of Tullamore Church on 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.
CONGRATULATIONS
to Fr John McEvoy on his appointment as CC in Mucklagh. We wish him health and happiness in his new post and thank him for his generous service in our parish over the past six months.
FAMILY MASS CHOIR:
Choir practice Thursdays, 6.00pm, Parochial House. New members from 1st class up welcome.
ALPHA COURSE:
Continues next Thursday at 8.00pm in Dempsey's Bar, High St. All welcome.
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT GROUP:
Meeting Tuesday 19th, at 7.30pm in the Parochial House.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Sincere thanks to all who attended 12th Anniversary celebrations last Monday.
24 Hour Adoration continues in the Hospital Chapel. If you can spare one hour a week, please phone 9321232.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Ministers needed for Novena Masses at 10.00am & 6.15pm. Please leave name in the sacristy.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR DARFUR:
This Sunday, 17th, many people around the world will observe a Day of Prayer and Solidarity with the people of Darfur, Sudan. This is a critical time for Darfur as the lives of many people remain at risk due to violence and continued fighting.
We are encouraged to pray for the people of Darfur either during mass or in personal prayer during this day.
Dear Jesus, I'll come again,
âcos I like myself when I'm near you."
(Child's prayer overheard at camp)
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.
Bulletin Notices must be in to the Parochial House by lunchtime Wednesdays. Clubs and non-profit making associations only. |
