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: webmaster

29th January 2012

Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Connor SSC
Fr Patrick Donnelly C.C.
Fr Kevin Fleming SSC
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

SERVICE AND HEALING

In today’s Gospel Jesus begins to teach. He speaks with authority and there is a presence of God’s power in His words. His divine authority is shown when He cast out the noisy unclean Spirit from the possessed man. Demon possession was an accepted fact in the New Testament. Whether I believe in personal demons or not, I am conscious of being pulled away from God, eg by being dishonest or envious.

The Psalm is an invitation to pray. We are invited to kneel and bend low to the God who made us. We are told to listen to His voice.... as Jesus told the possessed man to be quiet. “Be still in the presence of the Lord. The Holy One is here...”

Jesus from the beginning of His ministry revealed how the gift of power is to be expressed in healing, service, compassion and mercy.

Love that does not renew itself every day becomes a habit and in turn a slavery. - Kahlil Gibran

MASS OF HEALING

Friday 3rd is the feast of St Blaise. At 7.30pm there will be a Mass of Healing incorporating the blessing of throats. The celebration however is for all who are sick in mind, body or soul. Mass will conclude with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament in the same style as Lourdes and Knock.

LOOKING FORWARD TO LENT

Ash Wednesday is on 22nd Feb and that means that we are within a month of the beginning of this holy season. Lent is a time for preparation for Easter and is also a time for us to examine our lives and deepen our faith in Jesus Christ. In the coming weeks we keep it in mind that this season of grace is coming and that Lent gives us an opportunity to deepen our awareness of God’s presence in our lives.

NIGHTS CELEBRATING JUNIOR INFANTS

Wednesday 1st Scoil Mhuire, Ballinamere & Durrow
Thursday 2nd St Joseph’s & Gaelscoil Eiscir Ríada.
Both nights in Church of the Assumption, 7.00pm.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S WEEK

This week is Catholic Schools week. We thank all staff in our parish schools for their work and contribution to the building up of the kingdom of God in our community. On Tuesday next, 31st, Mass will be celebrated for teachers and pupils in the town schools, from 2nd class up, at 12.00noon in the Church of the Assumption.

“COME IN YOUR CLUB COLOURS”

At all Masses on the weekend of 18th/19th February, we are celebrating the role of sporting organisations in our community. Club colours, flags, jerseys, sports equipment needed for display. For further information contact Margaret at 9326604 or Parish Centre, 9321587.

CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE!

Sunday evening gathering for young people continues from 7.00-8.00pm, Day Chapel. Pupils from 6th Class to 6th year are welcome to attend for fun music, prayer and refreshments and a chance to make new friends in a safe environment.

ALPHA

Monday and Tuesday sees the start of New Alpha courses. The first session is a “Come and See” session. The talk on the evening is called “Christianity: Boring, untrue, irrelevant?” The Alpha Course touches lives. So many people have found a personal relationship with God & a quiet strength in their life after doing the course. Alpha is a non-pressured, fun and informative course, and it shows us how Christianity can be relevant and empowering to our lives. It is a place to relax, share your thoughts and explore the meaning of life. For more details go to www.tullamoreparish.ie and click on “Alpha”.

SUICIDE AWARENESS

If you are worried about someone or if you are feeling down, lowly and need to talk to someone please talk to: Living Links 0861600641; Samaritans 1850609090; Console 1800201890.

If you are concerned about someone you can follow these three steps.
1. Show you care.
Offer support and let them know you care. Say something like, “I'm worried about you and I want to help”; “What's up? I'm very worried about you”; “Whatever's bothering you we will get through this together”.
2. Ask the Question
Don't be afraid to discuss suicide. Asking about it won't put the idea in people's heads: “Do you feel like harming yourself?” “Do you feel like ending your life?”; “Are you so down that you just want to end it all?”
3. Call for help
Encourage them to look for help; “Let's talk to someone who can help”; “I will stay with you until you get help”; “You're not alone and there are people who can help you out of this situation”.
For more information go to www.tullamoreparish.ie

“God is in the centre of every persons present moment, therefore no one is ordinary”.

On occasions such as the death of a loved one we see how precious life is. We see how much people depend on one another, rely on one another. We realise that our presence or our absence in this world does make a difference.

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 30: 10.00 Michael & Mary Ellen Boland, 76 Arden View
Tues 31: 10.00 Patrick Brennan & Family
Wed 1: 10.00 John Lonergan
Thurs 2: 7.45 Alo & Maura O’Brennan, Clara Rd
10.00 Joseph, Mary & Patricia Dwyer
Sat 4: 10.00 Gerry Martin
7.30 Luke Kavanagh 1st Ann
Sun 5: 10.00 Teresa Fox & Veronica Bracken
11.30 Fiona Byrne, 1st Ann
1.00 Mary Benfield, 1st Ann

Durrow Sun 5: Thomas Sullivan & Family; Donal Ward; Richard Wallace; James & Annie Kilroe & Cuskelly & Carey Families; Michael & Agnes Wyer.

You are reminded that in Tullamore Church the 7.30pm Mass Sat, 11.30am & 1.00pm Masses Sun are kept for first anniversaries and month’s memories only. In Durrow the first Sunday is a shared Mass and the rest of the Sundays are also for 1st Anniversaries and Month’s Memories only.

SHARED MASSES: The next available Shared Masses are on Sunday 5th Feb, 11.30am in Durrow and on Saturday 25th Feb, 10.00am in Tullamore.
Please remember that these Masses are for the anniversaries of death only. When booking please check that you haven’t included your loved ones already.

ST MARY'S PARISH CENTRE

Office Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm;1.30-5pm to book of weddings, baptisms, certs, etc; Reception service 5-9pm.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily. Parish Shop selling a selection of religious items. Teas after 10am Mass Mon, Wed & Fri.
Meeting Rooms available: Contact Administrator for details of rates, availability etc

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD
We offer our sympathy to the families of Matthew Creevy & Sr Ann O’Shea. For support or comfort in your grieving ph 9326604.

NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to God’s family Chantelle Marie Geoghegan, Jack Pio Hegarty, Zoe Ann Doyle & Conal Martin Buggy who were baptised recently.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The next pre-baptism meeting is on Wednesday Wed Feb 15th.
Baptism dates: Sat 18th Feb, Sat 25th Feb & Sun 4th Mar in Tullamore ; Sun 11th Mar in Durrow.
To book in for the meeting and baptisms, contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm.

It is advisable to give six months notice of your intention to marry to both the Church and the Registrar. 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. Contact ACCORD, 9341831 or www.accord.ie.
If you would like the names of newly married couples to be included in the Bulletin, please contact the Parish Centre.

PARISH COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €3984; Durrow €246 Envelopes €2235 Thank you for your continued support

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

PARISH CHOIR looking new members. If you are interested in singing at 11.30am Mass most Sundays, contact any choir member. Come along to practices on Mondays, 7.30-9.00pm, in the Parish Centre.
ALTAR SERVERS needed for the 8.30am, 11.30am and 1.00pm Sunday Masses. All boys and girls from third class up are welcome. If you would like to be a server contact Fr Shane.
DODATEK POLSKI: Nastepna msza odprawiana w j. Polskim odbedzie sie 26/02/12 o godz 14:30
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The God of Love continues to call us to be surprised by His boundless love in Eucharistic Adoration. Ph 9321232.
CAKE SALE & COFFEE MORNING Fri 3, after 10am Mass, Parish Centre. Proceeds in aid of Venus Guibone and her family whose home has been destroyed by recent typhoon in the Philippines.
PADRE PIO GROUP: Mass Tues 31, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. All welcome.
HOLY HOUR FOR THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDE Thurs 2nd, 7-8pm, Day Chapel. All welcome.
1ST FRI & 1ST SAT DEVOTIONS TO THE UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Fri 3 - Mass 7.30pm Church of the Assumption; followed by Adoration & Prayers, Parish Centre, until 1.30am. All welcome.
TABLE QUIZ Fri 3, 8.30pm, Hugh Lynch’s, for Brigid Fox in aid of Hope Foundation Education Project in India.
CEILI Durrow Hall, Sun 5, 4-7pm.
READY: Dinner & Dance, Sun 29, 7.30pm, Central Hotel, Main St. Ph 9341235 to book. All welcome.
SLIMMING FUNDRAISER for Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service Mondays, Curves, AXIS Business Park, 6.30pm. Please support. Ph Ann 9351796.
REHAB BOSTON WALKS & 5 PEAKS CHALLENGE: Info evening on these charity challenges, Bridge House, Thurs 2nd, 8pm. Contact Niall 086 043 22 67
TULLAMORE GROUP PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 12-19 July - spiritual director Fr John Nally. €737 all incl. Ph Pat 0863192399/9352553; Joe 0863498546/9331260.
TOM FURLONG BENEFIT NIGHT Fri 24 Feb, 7.30pm, Court Hotel. Tickets €20 available at hotel.
FRIENDS OF CHERNOBYL CHILDREN: AGM Court Hotel, Thurs 9, 8 pm. All welcome.
FOUND pair of lady's black gloves, Methodist Church following last Sunday's Ecumenical Service. Ph 0876427306.
LOST: Large sum money, town centre, Fri 20. Finder ph 0868638747.

SUPPORT GROUPS