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SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS
OF THE GOSPEL (Matthew 13:1-23)
1. Jesus uses parables to make people think about their own responses to his message. As you read this parable you may recognise that at different times you have been like each of the different types of soil. As you recall times when you presented fertile soil for the word of God, what helped you create that receptive atmosphere? What lessons for life do you get from that?
2. Parents with children, teachers with pupils, speakers with listeners, are all like sowers in a field where the preparation of the soil is up to another – the child, pupil or listener. They can sow the seed but cannot guarantee that it will bear fruit. At times there may be a temptation not to try any more. The challenge is to sow in hope. When have you been surprised by the harvest you have reaped?
3. ‘We are wasting our time here’ may sometimes be the apparent wisdom in a group. Have there been times when you have gone against this apparent wisdom and seen your efforts bear fruit?
- John Byrne OSA, Intercom July 2020
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"Be still and know that I am God". Lord, may Your
spirit guide me to seek Your Loving presence more
and more. For it is there I find rest and
refreshment from this busy world. Amen.
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WEEKEND MASSES & ROSARY
In this time of restricted numbers permitted in Church, there will be an additional Vigil Mass at 5.00pm, commencing on Saturday, July 11th.
Entrance to both Churches for all Masses (Tullamore & Durrow) will be strictly on presentation of ticket and doors will open 20 minutes before Mass time.
Tickets are not needed for 7.45am weekly Mass.
Tickets will not be available at the doors and must be collected from the Parish Centre during the opening times Mon-Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm and Sat. 2.00-4.00pm.
The Sunday Mass obligation continues to be relaxed and people who are unwell should not come to church. Masses will continue to be available on Webcam and Parish Radio.
It is intended to discontinue the evening Rosary and to have it restored to before the 10.00am Mass each day commencing on Monday 13th July.
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SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM: Baptisms have recommenced and booking can now be made at the Parish Office.
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will be from 2.00 - 3.00pm on Saturdays.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary.
FIRST COMMUNION: We know that many of our young people are very disappointed that they could not have their First Communion in May this year. When schools reopen we intend to have the ceremonies in September and early October.
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CEMETERY PRAYERS IN CLONMINCH & DURROW
Due to ongoing restrictions it will not be possible to have our annual Mass in Clonminch this August. If restrictions are eased we will try to reschedule and have the Masses celebrated in both cemeteries in September. Proposed dates being Durrow on the 13th and Clonminch on the 20th. These dates are provisional and are subject to change and are dependent on the easing of current restrictions.
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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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MASS INTENTIONS
Fri. 10th. 10.00 Charlotte, Thomas & P J LaComber
Sat. 11th. 6.30 Noel Martin, 1st Ann
Sun. 12th. 8.30 Mary Dunne
10.00 Ned & Lizzie Dolan
Mon. 13th. 7.45 Thornton Family, Sragh Rd.
10.00 John & Teresa Gallagher
Tues. 14th. 7.45 Maura & Alo O’Brennan
10.00 Hugh, Frances, Thomas & Mary Daly
Thurs. 16th. 7.45 Our Lady’s Mass
10.00 Peter Doyle, 1st Ann & Paddy, Joseph & Liam Doyle
Fri. 17th. 10.00 Robert Nutt
Sat. 18th. 10.00 Mary Weir, 1st Ann
6.30 Jerry Conway, Ballydaly, 1st Ann
Sun. 19th. 10.00 Destiny McLoughlin
11.30 Ray Dillane, Mon Mem. Catherine Healy, Mon Mem
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PARISH COLLECTIONS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Plate €807; Envelopes €5010
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.
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COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Ph 0818 222 024, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily.
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CHRISTIAN VITALITY
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