Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057
Tel: 93 21587 - 93 51510 - 93 22244 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie
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19th Sunday of the Year 8th August 2010
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Connor C.C.
Fr Kevin Fleming C.C
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke
Mass Times
Weekend Masses
Church of The Assumption
Saturday (Vigil): 7.30pm
Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm
St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Sunday: 11.30am
Holy Days
Church of The Assumption
Vigil: 7.30pm
Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm and 7.30pm
St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Feast: 8.00pm
First Friday: 7.45am, 10.00am and 7.30pm
Confessions
Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
PARISH CENTRE
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-1pm; 2-5pm, for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc.
Reception service available 5-9pm.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
Parish Shop selling a selection of religious items, Mon-Sat, 10.30am-1pm.
Teas/Coffees after 10.00 Mass Wednesdays & Fridays
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QUESTION?
Before Jesus tells us we need to be ready and awake, He tells us “there is no need to be afraid”. As Jesus is the Truth in Person, what He says is a reality. There is no need to be afraid, Our Father has a Kingdom ready for us. Without anxiety then we need to be watchful, so that our use of the many gifts He gives us to enjoy, be they material, physical or spiritual, do not block out or take the place of the most important gift of all - His Kingdom; a Share in His own Life.
The Life of the Trinity is one of relationship between Father, Son and Spirit. We could ask ourselves what is our relationship with Our Father, who loves us into being at every moment; with Jesus, who put His love for us before His own Life; and with the Spirit of Love, who deep within our own hearts, if we listen to Him, gives us Comfort, Council and Courage. The truth of that relationship can be measured by the respect, love and compassion we show in our relationships with our neighbour.
Do the right thing at the right time.
A Chinese proverb says, “Never leave your field in spring or your house in winter”.
VIGILANCE IN CEMETERIES
We would ask all parishioners to be extra vigilant when visiting both Clonminch & Durrow Cemeteries as there have been a spate of thefts from cars recently. We especially ask that you do not leave handbags unattended.
JUNIOR PPC
Senior Citizens Bingo, Friday 13th, Parish Centre after 10.00am Mass.
MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR CLONMINCH CEMETERY SUNDAY
Forty Ministers of Holy Communion will be needed for Cemetery Sunday on the 22nd. Please leave you name and phone number in the Sacristy.
There will be a meeting for all participating Ministers on Thursday 19th at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre.
CEMETERY DAYS IN TULLAMORE
Clominch Sunday 22nd August, 6.00pm m Durrow Sunday 5th September.
DURROW MASS INTENTIONS
From September, Mass in Durrow on the 1st Sunday of the month will be a Shared Mass and the remaining Sundays will be for Months Memories and 1st Anniversaries only. Holy Day Masses will also be Shared Masses. All who have booked Anniversary Masses (including 1st Anniversaries), from 5th September please contact the Parish Secretary immediately.
FIRST FRIDAY MASS
From September onwards the 7.30pm Mass in the Church of the Assumption on the First Friday of the month will be discontinued.
PARISH FUNDRAISER
Tickets are now available for our parish draw, which will take place on Sept 30th. The aim of this draw is to help to repay the 1.5 million borrowed to build the Parish Centre.
DODATEK POLSKI
Nastepna msza odprawiana w j.polskim odprawiana bedzie 22/08/10 o godz 14.30
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
Luke 12:32-48
1 The opening verses of this Gospel invite us to ask ourselves what do we see as our purpose in life? What are our priorities? Is our heart set on material progress and advance, or do we have other priorities? What has helped you to appreciate that there is more to your life than earthly possessions and success?
2 At times one can sense in Jesus an urgency, as if he wanted to shake people and wake them up to take his words seriously. The parable has that tone: ‘Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit.’ When have you found that being alert enabled you to grasp a moment of opportunity that you might easily have missed, e.g., when a child or friend gives a hint that they would like to talk and a very meaningful conversation ensues.
3 Another consideration that adds to the sense of urgency in the words of Jesus is that we only have one life, and we do not know how long that will last. So Jesus calls us on us to live in the now and to treasure our time. Sometimes we can drift aimlessly through a day and on other occasions use a day purposefully. What difference does that make, if any, to how you experience the day?
John Byrne OSA, Intercom July/Aug 2010
PARISH CENTRE
Parish Shop, selling a selection of religious items, Mon-Fri, 10.30am-1pm; 1.30-9pm; Sat 10.30-11.30.
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-
1pm; 1.30-5pm, for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc. Reception service 5-9pm.
Teas after 10.00am Mass, Mon, Wed & Fri.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 9: 7.45 Patrick & Mary Berry, O’Molloy St
10.00 Jimmy & Bawney Dolan, Marian Place
Tues 10: 10.00 Mary Mag, John & Edward Flanagan, 66 O’Molloy St
Wed 11: 7.45 Mary B McGuinness, Horseleap
10.00 Michael & Agnes McGinn
Thurs 12: 10.00 Kenny Family, High St
Fri 13: 10.00 Mary & Martin Mannion, Park Ave
Sat 14: 10.00 Denis O’Meara, 18 Connolly Park
7.30 Eithne Brady, Church St, 1st Ann
Sun 15: 8.30 Nellie & Tim Brophy
10.00 Sheila & Edward Buggy
11.30 Frankie Donohue, Arden View, Mon Mem
1.00 Esther Longworth, 1st Ann
Durrow: Sun 15 Laura, Fr Arthur & David Waters
SHARED MASSES: Next available Shared Masses are Sat 21 Aug in Tullamore & Sun 5th in Durrow. These Masses are for the anniversaries of death only.
DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the family of Simon Camon.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €3930; Durrow €166 Envelopes €2990 Thank you for your continued support
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to God’s family Caitlin Mary Elizabeth Geoghegan, Rachel Rose Coughlan, Sasha Donoghue, Ben Anthony Roche Rodrigues, Alicia Ann McDonagh, Makayla Colsh & David Axel Foley who were baptised recently.
WELCOME to those of you who are on holidays here or are just passing through.
We hope you have a pleasant stay and a safe journey.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: “The time an adorer spends in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is not dependant on feelings. It is about a relationship which is best maintained in prayer. The commitment is not to a schedule but to a person. An adorers personal relationship with Christ is the key to commitment and perseverance in the life of faith”. A Philippine Experience. Ph 9321232
ICA: Beginners crochet, Wed 11, 8pm, Day Care Centre.
LEGION OF MARY: Rosary, Fri 13, 8.15pm, Alfie Lambe House, Arden Rd. All welcome.
ANAM CAIRDE: Prayer meeting, aged 25+, Mondays, 8pm, Parish Centre. Ph 0863494785.
YOUTH 2000, for 16-35yr olds, 7.30pm, Marian Hostel, High St. Ph 0857351210.
MOTHERS PRAYERS resume Wed 18, 8pm, Parish Centre. All welcome.
READY: Social evening, Wed 18, 8.30pm, Foresters. All welcome.
PARISH PILGRIMAGES: Shrines of France 30 Aug-6 Sept, Fr Shane Crombie. Ph Pat 086 3192399.
WEEKLY BINGO IN AID OF TEMPLE ST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Wed 8.30pm, GAA Centre.
WORLD YOUTH DAY August 2011. For more info log on www.dioceseofmeath.ie/youth
SUPPORT GROUPS
Parish Support Services confidential phoneline (057) 93 26604 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 6-8pm
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling & premarriage course details. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.00pm 9341831, www.accord.ie
AA Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. 01-4538998 or 1890412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Health Centre, 018732699
Stop Smoking Clinic: Thurs 9.30am-1pm, General Hospital, Ph 9358944 for appointment.
MS Offaly Austin 0863760257;Mary 9323946. Helpline 1850233233
Grow Community Mental Health Movement meet Thursdays 3pm, GROW Office, Bolger House, Patrick St 9351124. Young Adult Group, Mondays, 7.30pm http://www.grow.ie/
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302
Tullamore Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Counselling Service, Mon – Fri 9.30am-2.30pmhttp://www.tullamorercc.ie/
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul Offaly Street 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Offaly St 9328268 http://www.dochasoffaly.ie/
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel
Shine. Supporting people affected by mental ill health, 9323111 , 0868525281. helpline 1890 621631
Midland Living Links - Suicide Bereavement Support Ph Bernie 0861600641
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm; 2pm -4pm; Thurs 2-6pm. 9352204
Brainwaves - Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm, 9346790
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061
Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1800201068 Tues 10am-1.00
Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 0861024743
Alzheimers Society Carers last Monday of month, 9328244; Dementia Specific Saturday Day Care Service Riada House, 10 am - 4 pm 086 3811 849.
Adult Educational Guidance Service 9327104
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month, 7.30pm, 0870648070 www.isarc.ie
Diabetes Assoc (Offaly) 1st Wed of month, Bridge House, 8pm. Ph 9321211 after 6pm.
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service: 9351886 Mon-Fri, 10am-12; 2-4pm.
Community Drugs Scheme: HSE helpline 1850241850.
Coeliac Support Group 93 43940
Amen. Male victims of domestic violence 046 90 23718
BRI (Acquired brain injury) advocacy and support 01 2355501 www.briireland.ie
Offaly Assoc for People with Intellectual Disability: 9343584 / 9341032.
ODAS A support for people with a disability: 9352204. www.odas.ie
Stammering Support - adult selfhelp group. 1st Thurs Month, Bridge House, 8 pm. 01 872 4405. http://www.stammeringireland.ie
Junior Chamber 2nd Wed Month, Bridge House, 8.30 pm. 087 0535077, email
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N.A. Meeting Tues, 7pm, Parish Centre.
Mothers Prayers, Wed 8pm, Parish Centre. All Mothers welcome.
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