Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 51510 - 93 22244 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510  www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it E-Mail website : webmaster 21st Sunday of the Year 22nd 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 and 10.00am 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

People who frequent clubs, etc, know about “door policy”.  Luke tells today about the door policy of the Kingdom of God - there is no automatic entry.  When asked about how many would be saved, Jesus didn’t do the arithmetic of salvation but gave advice about how to act in the present time - “try your best to enter by the narrow door because many will try to enter and will not succeed”.  The door is not so wide that anyone can just amble through at any time - the door is narrow and we must work now to enter in.

And the door does not stay open indefinitely.  If we miss our opportunities, we won’t get in.  The pain of being excluded will be made worse when we see the kind of people who have been admitted.  They will come from all over - “from east and west, from north and south” and will take their places at the feast in the Kingdom.  The prophecy of Isaiah in the first reading is seen to be fulfilled as “people of all nations” enjoy the favour of the Lord.  All sorts!

The door policy of the Kingdom of God keeps surprising us - there is no sure way of knowing who’s in or who’s out.  In the Kingdom of God we cannot even begin to “guess who’s coming to dinner”.

“Ignore people who belittle you; They’re only trying to cut you down to their size”

CLONMINCH CEMETERY DAY

Mass and blessing of graves takes place this evening at 6.00pm in Clonminch.  We remember the recently deceased and those long dead - those who shared our childhood years, those who were our companions and friends during our adult years, those who shared our faith, our hopes for the future; those who gave us love and received our own; our relatives, friends, neighbours and those who have no one to pray for them.  As we share these memories we know that part of us has gone to eternity and part of them remains with us.

Due to time constraints, it may not be possible to call to all areas with tickets for our draw.   If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please call to the Parish Centre where they are available at €5 per line or €20 for card of six lines.

The prizes are as follows:

1st €5,000; 2nd €1,000; 3rd €500; 4th weekend for 2; 5th €250 food voucher.

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 those booked for Friday evenings, and haven’t made the necessary changes, please contact the Parish Secretary immediately.

For Parish news and more log on to www.tullamoreparish.ie anytime.

From September onwards the 7.30pm Mass in the Church of the Assumption on the First Friday of the month will be discontinued.

Luke 13:22-30

1  The question put to Jesus is one that many still ask: ‘Will many be saved?’ In his answer Jesus is not concerned about numbers but warns his listeners about complacency. Just as his listeners could not regard the mere fact of being Jews as sufficient for salvation, neither can we regard being Christians as enough. That entitlement will come from our acceptance of Jesus. For any relationship to be alive – either with God or with another human person – the real question is ‘Is my heart in this relationship?’ What does your experience tell you of this?

2  ‘Strive to enter by the narrow door.’ Jesus himself is on his journey to Jerusalem, purposeful and determined. True followers of him will also be purposeful and determined. That is true in any journey, career, or relationship if there is to be growth or progress. What it is like for you when you fail to do this? What is it like for you when the effort is there?

John Byrne OSA, Intercom July/Aug 2010

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.

Mon 23: 10.00 O’Connor Family, Dillon St

Tues 24: 10.00 Bridgie & Tommy Kenaney, Laughaun

Wed 25: 10.00 Margaret O’Brien, Ballykilmurray

Thurs 26: 7.45 Patrick & Nellie Kelly, Charleville Rd

10.00 Annie Mooney, 40 O’Molloy St

Fri 27: 7.45 Leonie Conroy

10.00 Kenehan Family

Sat 28: 10.00 Elaine Lynch, Clara Rd

7.30 Patrick Rattigan, 1st Ann

Sun 29: 8.30 Liam & Chris Leavy, Ballydaly

10.00 Robert, Christina & Bobby McNair

11.30 Annie Heffernan, Convent View, 1st Ann

1.00 Sheila Quinn, Pearse Park, 1st Ann

Durrow: Fri 27 (8pm) Molly Daly, 1st Ann & Jimmy Daly; Sun 29 Gino Michelli

SHARED MASS: The shared Mass in Tullamore on Sat 25th Sept is booked up.  The next available Shared Masses are on Sunday 5th Sept in Durrow and Saturday 9th Oct in Tullamore.

You are reminded that these are for the anniversaries of death only.

If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone  9326604.

Tullamore €3580; Durrow €178 Envelopes €2460 Thank you for your continued support

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

KILBRIDE CEMETERY: Mass and blessing of graves changed to Sun 29, 6pm.  Celebrant Fr Eamonn O’Brien.  All welcome.

SUMMER ORGAN RECITALS: Concert Tues 24, 8pm, Church of the Assumption - featuring Colette (soprano) & Andrew (tenor) Boushell with organist Simon Harden.

TARA:  Holiday to Breaffy House Hotel, 20-24 Sept.  Cost €245.  Ph Margaret 9325718.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICE (ODVSS) thank all who supported Church Gate Collection last weekend.

ICA:  Beginners crochet, Wed 25, 8pm, Day Care Centre.

OFFALY PRO-LIFE GROUP: Meeting 10.30am, Sat 28, Parish Centre.

HEALING DAY: Emmanuel House, Clonfert, Sat 28.  Bus from Harbour St 9.50am.  To book  ph  Roy 9353138.

FOUND: Chain & medal, Clonminch cemetery, Sat 14.  Owner contact Parish Centre.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

N.A. Meeting Tues, 7pm, Parish Centre. 

Mothers Prayers, Wed 8pm, Parish Centre. All Mothers welcome.