Parish of the Assumption
Tel: 21587/51510/22244/22415 Fax: 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary:
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6th Sunday of the Year 10th February 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.
Mass Intentions
Mon 13: 7.45 Timothy Burns 10.00 Bridget & Thomas McLoughlin. Tues 14: 7.45 Farrell Quaid. 10.00 William Keenan, Convent View. Wed 15: 10.00 Christy Martin & Keogh Family, 70 OâMolloy St. Thurs 16: 7.45 Teresa & Tom McCabe. 10.00 Bobby OâConnor, St Colemanâs Tce. Fri 17: 10.00 Joe Flynn, Charleville View. Sat 18: 10.00 Mary Nevin. 7.00 Siobhan Drea, Ballykilmurray. Mon Mem. 8.30 Marty Devine. Mon Mem. Sun 19: 8.30 Stephen & Sheila Egan. 10.00 Sadie Lloyd. 11.30 Dawn Pickard. Mon Mem. 1.00 Johnny Cummins, Thornsburry Est. 1st Ann.
Durrow: Sun 19 Richard Wallace, Coolnahiley. The next Shared Mass is on Sat 4 March at 10am
Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the families of James Sheehan, Park Avenue, Louisa Carragher, High Street, John Fitzpatrick, OâMoore Street, Noel McGee, Callary Street, Gerry Quinn, Callary Street, Mary Frayne, Killiskea.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 26604.
Baptisms
Welcome to the parish community Ruby Helen Power, Meadow Close. Adam Sweeney, Ballyduff. Steven Hugh Doran, Coolnahiley. Naomi Margaret Mary McDonnell, The Elms. Susan Marie Guiney, Clonminch Road.
Baptisms are 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 15 Feb - 8.30pm, Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Community
Activities
" IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION,
OFFALY BRANCH,
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2006
AT 3p.m.
In the DAY CARE CENTRE, Arden Road, Tullamore.
All welcome especially Members."
Lectio Divina: There will be no Lectio until Tues 28 Feb.
Pioneers: Meeting Mon 13, 8pm, Parochial House. All welcome.
Legion of Mary: Public Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Arden Rd, Mon 13, 8.15pm. All welcome.
Scripture for Daily Living: Thurs 16, 11am, Marian Hostel. Text James 2:1-9.
Rahan Rd Residentsâ Assoc: AGM Mon 13, Moorhill House, 8pm. All welcome.
Padre Pio Group: Mass in Church Assumption, Tues 14, 8pm. All welcome.
âTouchâ: Table Quiz, Thurs 23, 8.30pm, Hugh Lynchâs.
Cystic Fibrosis: Thanks to all who contributed to recent church gate collection.
Tullamore College Parentsâ Council: âNight at the Dogsâ Sat 4 Mar, Mullingar Greyhound stadium, in aid of school equipment and development of choir.
âBrainwaveâ: âAn Elegant Evening of Fashionâ, Mon 6 Mar. Details from Brainwave 28631 or Ritzyâs 29416.
Unwanted Clothes & Shoes wanted, to help African people. Collection from Church Assumption & Durrow church, Sat 18, before 12noon.
Found: Sum of money, Arden Rd area. Ph 087-6594553.
INTER-CHURCH TALKS
The 3rd in the series of talks is on Tuesday 14th at 8.00pm in the Day Chapel. The speakers will be from Maynooth Mission Outreach, a 3rd level student group who volunteer to go to India and Africa to work during the summer to help the poorest of the poor. All are welcome to the Day Chapel to hear their experiences.
Hospitality Group 4 - Maureen, Veronica, Marie.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Meeting Thursday 16th, 8.00pm, Parochial House.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Extra help needed for Ash Wednesday, 1st March at 1.10pm and 6.15pm and also for daily 6.15pm Masses during Lent. Please leave name in Sacristy.
RECRUITING NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister are welcome to give their names to any of the priests, Sr Genny or leave in Sacristy.
MASS FOR COELIACS
The Chalice is available for coeliacs at all Masses.
People are reminded not to dip the Host into the Chalice as this contaminates the wine with gluten and is therefore not suitable for coeliacs.
Collections: Tullamore: â¬4813; Durrow â¬210. Envelopes â¬3398. Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender , our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August 1996
Donât waste time waiting for inspiration.
Begin, and inspiration will find you.
Support Services
Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential phoneline 26604 - Monday-Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm; 6.00-8.00pm
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm, 41831; Meditation Mon, Marian Hostel, 7.45pm; MABS: Free & confidential debt advice, 23211; 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 ,52204; Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 28631; AA Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30pm 01-4538998; Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, 17 Chapel St. 01-8732699; Vincent De Paul 22072; Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St, 28268; Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm. 1800323232; Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 51886; Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St Sat 10am-1pm, 41110. Helpline 1850281281; Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 51124; Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302; Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Education Resource Centre Hospital. 0502-24317; Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1800201068 Tues 10am-12 only; Anew - women with alcohol problems, Wed 8pm, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743; Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of month. 28244; Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 27104.
Bulletin Notices must be in to the Parochial House by lunchtime Wednesdays. Clubs and non-profit making associations only. |