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A prayer at this time of coronavirus
Jesus Christ, you are our refuge from one generation to the next.
Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of this virus,
that we may experience your healing presence.
Heal those who are sick with the virus.
Heal us from our fear and worry.
Stay by our side in this time of uncertainty.
Be with those who have died. May they be at rest in your eternal peace.
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals.
May they know your inspiring presence.
Be with us that we may act with care.
Be with the leaders and those who have responsibilities. Give them the wisdom and insight to make good decisions.
Be with us in our time of need, calm our anxieties
and bring Your healing and peace.
Amen.
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SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS
OF THE GOSPEL (John 14:15-21)
‘If you love me you will keep my commandments,’ specifically the commandment to love one another (cf. 13.34). How have you experienced the link between love of God and love of those around you?
Jesus is preparing his disciples for His imminent departure and for a future in which He would be with them in a different way. He would not ‘leave them orphans’ but send an ‘Advocate’ to ‘be with (them) for ever’. How have you experienced the presence of God with you in your life?
Perhaps you have also experienced the challenge of preparing another (a child, a friend) for a time when you would no longer be physically together. Recall how you gave the message of your ongoing support.
How have you experienced the presence and support of a loved one (parent, spouse, friend) when circumstances have separated you from them?
The proof of the ongoing presence of Jesus with his disciples is that ‘I live and you will live’. Discipleship is about much more than rules and regulations. It is about being alive. How has discipleship helped you to be more fully alive?
- John Byrne OSA, Intercom May 2020
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THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION IN TULLAMORE
IS OPEN DAILY FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
MASS TIMES - JOIN US ON PARISH WEBCAM
WEEKEND MASSES
Church of the Assumption: Saturday (Vigil) 6.30pm
Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00p.m
St Colmcille’s Church Durrow:None until further notice.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday-Friday 7.45am & 10.00am
Saturday 10.00am
First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am
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PARISH CENTRE
The Parish Centre is closed to the public. However, if you want to drop in anything or get a mass card, ring doorbell and we will look after you at the door. You can also phone us on 0579321587. Thank you for your understanding.
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SACRAMENTS
CONFESSIONS: None available in the Church until further notice.
BAPTISMS: No Baptisms are taking place in the Church at the moment.
MARRIAGE: Large numbers still not allowed in Churches. To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary, Monday-Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm. All couples getting married must attend a pre-marriage course.
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PARISH COLLECTIONS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Envelopes €2483
You can donate to the parish in a number of ways:-
1) Parish Envelopes, Cash or cheque donations can be left into the Parish Centre or Parochial House or into the White Collection Box at the Harbour Street entrance to the Church.
2) Credit card donations can be made by phoning the parish office at 057-9321587
3) Standing Orders can be set up. please <<Click Here>> to open the mandate which can then be printed out.
4) Credit Transfer to Tullamore Parish Account.
Bank of Ireland, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
IBAN – IE34 BOFI 9019 0987 1557 41
BIC – BOFIIE2D
Please include your email or postal address so that we can acknowledge your donation.
5) Directly by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of this page.
The parish wishes to thank you most sincerely for your continued support.
Trócaire Boxes can also be left in to Parish Centre, Monday-Friday or to Parochial House.
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PARISH BULLETIN BY EMAIL
Tullamore Parish still publishes the weekly Bulletin even though the Church is closed. If you would like to receive it by email, please send your name, email address and the following message to
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"Please add my email address to your mailing list for the Parish Newsletter".
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON RTÉ
Mon. - Fri.: 10:30 a.m. RTÉ News Now broadcasts Mass from Letterkenny. RTÉ News Now can be received on Saorview channel 21; Virgin Media 200; Sky 521; Eir 500 and on the RTÉ News Now App.
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COVID-19 COUPLES & RELATIONSHIPS SUPPORT LINE
If you need to speak to an experienced Couples & Relationships counsellor during this time of unprecedented stress and pressure on family life . . .
Contact:01 531 3331, 9.00 am - 8.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
All calls charged at local rate.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY COVID-19 HELPLINE 1800-818181
A dedicated community support helpline has been established in Offaly County Council to assist at risk members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current public health emergency. The confidential free phone line service 1800-818181 and email
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is being established by the new COVID-19 Offaly Community Response Forum, which includes over a dozen agencies and organisations. The helpline is focused primarily on ensuring that vulnerable members of the community or those living alone can access deliveries of groceries, medicine and fuels. The role of the Forum is to ensure that there is a co-ordinated community response and to enable all voluntary statutory agencies to collaborate in support of our communities and particularly of our most vulnerable members. The line is operated from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Mon. 18th. 10.00 a.m. Alo Multaney
Wed. 20th. 10.00 a.m Sadie Roche
Thurs. 21st. 10.00 a.m. Patrick Cutler; Elizabeth, Patrick & Patsy Heffernan
Fri. 22nd. 07.45 a.m. Brigid & Frank Cunningham
10.00 a.m. Violet & Con Cassells
Sun. 24th. 10.00 a.m. Thomas & Mary Donohoe
Shared Mass Sat. 23rd. 10:00 a.m.:
Celia & William Igoe; Johnny Deevy; Oliver Mulpeter, Mulpeter & Murphy Families; Joseph Leonard (1st Ann); Jim Coyne; Seamus & Vera Gleeson; Jack & Alice Galvin; Mick, Monica Galvin; Nonie Power; Rody O’Brien; Noel O’Connor & Mary Keogh; Dan & Eileen Kelly; Shaughnessy Family; Mary Ellen Iverson (nee Kelly); Darren McDonagh; Mick Farrell; Martin & Rose Kelly; Maura & Jack Lowbridge; Timothy, Nancy, Patrick & Noel Whelan; Ann Ruane; Patrick, Ellen, Colette, Ben & Mary Mulligan; Baggott Family; Peter & Winnie Moran; Matthew, Mary, Bridie, Dinny, Roseanne, Teresa & Patrick Delaney; Phylis Lawlor; Bernadette O’Sullivan; Mary Connolly; Ollie Gavin; Joey Dunne; Tony Farrell; James & Elizabeth O’Connor & Family; Ian Dunne, Stephen & Sheila Egan, Irene Flanagan & Declan Devlin; Mick & Lily Geoghegan & Drumm Family; Damien Horan & Paul Gallagher; John, Rose, Philomena, Bobby & Joe Kelly & baby Scully; Jim & Nora Quirke & Joan Purcell.
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PRAYERS & OTHER RESOURCES
Prayer to be preserved from contagious diseases:
St Roch pray for us. O God, who through an Angel promised St Roch that those who invoke His name or seek His intercession will be preserved from all dangers and contagious diseases. Grant that through His intercession we may be preserved from this present danger. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
The Diocese of Meath has published some prayers and other resources which you may find useful or comforting at this time. <<Click Here>> to access the document.
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HOPE AND CONSOLATION
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