Parish of the Assumption

Tel: 21587/51510/22244/22415 Fax: 51510   
 www.tullamoreparish.ie    
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16th Sunday of the Year 
17th July 2005

Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Frank MacNamara C.C.
Fr. John Nally C.C.
Fr. Gerry Boyle 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 
9am Sunday,  9am Friday

Confessions:
Sat 12-1pm;3-4pm.  

Mass Intentions:

Mon 18:
7.45 Michael, Nora & John Thornton.
10.00 Charles Smith, William St. 
Tues 19:
7.45 Mary O'Neill, Adams Villas & daughter Margaret Touhey, USA.
10.00 Arthur & Teresa Conway, 6 Healy St. 
Wed 20:
7.45 Ina Wrafter.  
10.00 Harry & Christine O'Shea, Callary St. 
Thurs 21:
10.00 Ciaran Camon. 
Fri 22:
7.45 Thomas Egan, Daingean Rd & Mary Vickers, Park Ave. 
10.00 Timmy Connolly, 45 Marian Place; Christopher & Catherine Dempsey. 
Sat 23:
7.45 Joe, Bridget, Jane & Harry Higgins. 
10.00 Lawlor Family, 2 Kilbride St. 
7.00 Nellie Doyle. Mon Mem.
Sun 24:
8.30 Elizabeth & Edward Dolan, Emmet Tce.  
10.00 Edward Carroll. 
11.30 Nellie Lawless, Church Ave. 1st Ann.

Durrow:
Tues 19
James Donoghue, Tara. Mon Mem (8pm) 
Sun 24
Mary & Tom Bracken.

Shared Mass Saturday 20 August, 10am.

Deaths:
We offer our sympathy to the families of Vincent McDonnell, Arden Heights; Philly Deevy, Whitehall Estate.  If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 26604.


Baptisms:
Welcome to the parish community James Gerard Butler, 28 Oakfield.

It is our policy, in so far as possible, to celebrate Community Baptisms.  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 3 Aug & Wed 17 Aug - 8.30pm, Parochial House.  All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting.  Contact Parish Secretary for details.

Collections:
Tullamore €4149;
Durrow €162. 
Envelopes €162. 
Thank you.

Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender,
our parishioner who has been missing since 22^nd Aug ‘96 

  Community Activities

Hospital Masses:
Those who have booked the hospital for Mass during the next two months should please contact the parish secretary at the Parochial House.

Parish Website: 
Great site, make's home feel a little closer.  Keep up the good work, Thanks.  Paul, Kara and Connor, Albany New York U.S.A

ACCORD:
Office hours for July & August: 10am-1pm, Mon-Fri.

Meal on Wheels:
New drivers and helpers needed during the summer months.  Details from 41377.

Padre Pio Group:
Mass Tues 19, 8pm, Church of the Assumption.

Tullamore Writing Heads:
Patrick Kavanagh celebration, Sun 17, Heritage Centre, 3pm.

TARA:
Outing to a museum and river Shannon, 10 Aug.  Ph Mary 23978.

Medjugorje:
Pilgrimage 2-9 Oct.  Ph Anne 51090/085-7236680.

Fighting Blindness:
Thanks to all collectors and contributors to recent church gate collection.

Bulletin Notices must be in to the Parochial House by lunchtime Wed. 
Clubs and non-profit making associations only.

Support Services

Parish Information & Support Services -
Confidential Phone Line 26604: Monday to Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm; 6.00-8.00pm.
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm,  41831; 
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness  Helpline 1890621631
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions for family members or friends - if interested ph Rita 086-8157320;
CIC Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm, 2-4pm, Sat 10-12 ,52204;
Epiplepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 28631; 
AA Mon, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30pm;
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, 17 Chapel St.  01-8732699;
Vincent De Paul 22072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Drop in centre 12 Henry St, Mon/Wed/Fri 10.30am-12.30pm 28268y
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm. 1800323232;
Women in Crisis Ozanam House, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 51886;
GROW Community Mental Health Movement meets every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in the Day Care Centre, Midland Health Board, Arden Road, Tullamore. 51124 www.growmidlands.ie
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 - support group for women with alcohol problems, Wed 8pm, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743
Mabs: Free and confidental, phone 23211
Meditation: Mon, Marian Hostel, 7.45pm.
or 1850 281281 9am to 9pm every day for the price of a local call  
Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of every month. Ph 28244.
Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 27104.

Pregnant, Worried ?
Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac Street Tullamore
over Express Landry)
Drop in every Saturday 10am-1pm 
0506 41110 
website    www.lifemidlands.ie

Your presence is a present to the world
You're unique and one of a kind.

Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.

Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through whatever comes along.

Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.

So many dreams are waiting to be realised.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.

Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot... goes forever.

Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures are people...together.
Realise that it's never too late.

Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.

And don't ever forget...for even a day...
how very special you are.

I accept myself and others.  Accept everyone exactly as they are, without judging, blaming or wanting to change them.  Accept yourself.  When you do so, feel centred and confident and your best self is revealed.