Parish of the Assumption

Tel: 21587/51510/22244/22415 Fax: 51510   
 www.tullamoreparish.ie    
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Fourth Sunday of Easter  
17th April 2005

Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Frank MacNamara C.C.
Fr. John Nally C.C.
Fr. Gerry Boyle C.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margueritta McCarthy

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 Mary Feery.  10.00 Harry Brennan.
Tues 19: 7.45 John & Frances Wrafter.  10.00 John & Bridget Bracken, Coolnahiley. 
Wed 20:  10.00 Rose Anne Scully, Tinnycross. 
Thurs 21:  10.00 Michael McDonagh, 1 Kilcruttin. 
Fri 22: 10.00 Thomas & Annie Finlay, Kearney Park. 
Sat 23: 7.45 Joe Sullivan, Clontarf Rd & John Molyneaux, Offaly St.  10.00 Dinny, Margaret, Jim & Ber Bracken.8.30 Donie Egan. 1st Ann. 
Sun 24: 8.30 Leo & Annie Monahan.  10.00 Esther Hoey, 63 O'Molloy St.  11.30 Sean Cleary. 1st Ann.  1.00 Anna Hogan. Mon Mem.

Durrow:
Fri 22 Margaret Kelly. 1st Ann (8pm)
Sun 24 Jim & Nan Donoghue, Coolnahiley & Murray Family, Kilclare.

Deaths:

We offer our sympathy to the family of
Marie Carey, Whitehall Estate & Castletowngeoghegan.

If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 26604.
       
Next Shared Mass Sat 7 May 10am

Baptisms: 

Welcome to the parish community
Keenan Marc Andrew Gibbons, 50 Clontarf Rd;
Aaron John Connolly, 154 Arden View;
Jamie Thomas Thornton, 44 Pearse Park;
Clodagh Catherina Bourke, Frevenagh;
David Oliver Flynn, Culleen. 

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 27 Apr & Wed18 May - 8.30pm, Parochial House. 
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting.  Contact Parish Secretary for details.

Collections:

Tullamore €4712
Durrow €283 
Envelopes: €2930

Thank you.

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

Parish Activities

VOCATIONS:
Today is Vocations Sunday. 
At present there are seven students studying for the priesthood in the diocese.  Two will be ordained this summer, including Patrick Donnelly who spent some time with us here last year.  The collection today will go towards the support of all students studying for the priesthood.

Vocation: The Broad View.
When we speak of Vocation, we tend to restrict the notion to religious vocation, that is, a vocation to become a priest, a nun, or a religious brother.  In taking this restricted view, we overlook the fact of our primary vocation, which is the calling to follow Christ.  This vocation comes to us all when we are baptised as St Paul says, "into the body of Christ".  So on this Vocations Sunday, let us all recognise our primary vocation into the Body of Christ and pray for the grace to the faithful to it.

All must find satisfaction and fulfilment in their respective vocations.  It follows that those who are called to a religious vocation will find contentment and fulfilment in that vocation.  An interesting trend in vocations to the priesthood over the past number of years is that many of our seminarians come forward after a number of years pursuing another career.  The call comes, but it takes time to recognise it and accept it.  Another interesting trend is that some seminarians take time out during their years of formation in order to satisfy themselves that they truly have a vocation.  In the end, they come to realise that finding their true vocation is their happiness.  The same is true for all of us, whatever our career or station in life.  Today, let us pray that all who have the same primary vocation to follow Christ, will find true happiness in their specific vocation in life.

LAST CALL FOR TROCAIRE BOXES!  If you have forgotten your trocaire box, please have them into the Sacristy or Parochial House by next Sunday.  Amount collected so far is €39245.

Community Activities

ADMINISTRATION GROUP:
Meeting Wednesday 20th, 8.00pm, Parochial House.
PARISH WEBSITE:
Updaters required.  Training given.  Contact parish secretary or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MOBILE PHONES:
You are asked to please turn off your mobile phone while Mass is on.  Thank you.
Lectio Divina Tuesdays, Parochial House, 8.00pm.
Youth Centre:
AGM Mon 18 8pm. Tues Jnr Club (10-12's) 5-7pm; Post primary Club 7-9pm.  Thurs Jnr Club (7-9's) 5-7pm; post primary club 7-9pm.   
Corpus Christi Procession:
Meeting Mon 18, 8pm, Parochial House.
Scripture for Daily Living:
Marian Hostel, High St, Thurs 21, 11am. Ps 51:12-13.
Carers Assoc:
Looking for people to do Mini-marathon 6th June and help raise funds for the assoc.  Ph Fidelma 22920.
Midland Cardiac Support Group Ltd:
Meeting Tues 19, 8pm, Bury Quay.
CCE:
President's concert, Moorhill House, Thurs 21, 8.30pm.
C.N.G.:
Pilgrimage to Knock, 7 May.  Bus from hospital carpark 9.30am.  Ph A Boland 22752 or 087 7914828.
Padre Pio Group:
Mass Tues 19, 8pm, Church of the Assumption.  All welcome.
Canoe Club:
Waterpolo, kayaking, open canoe courses - contact Van 0863895579 or canoe club at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it re membership.
‘Smart Food for Smart Kids':
Cookery demo & info by Bord Bia & Community Nutrition Service, Tuar Ard, Moate, Mon 18, 8pm.  Adm €2.
Offaly Leader:
Places available under Rural Social Scheme.  Ph 22850.
Lost:
Lady's omega watch.  Reward.  Finder contact Parochial House. 

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

Friendship isn't a big thing -
it's a million little things.