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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 3rd August 2014 Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P MASS TIMES Weekend Masses Church of the Assumption: Saturday (Vigil) 6.30pm Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm St Colmcille’s Church Durrow: Sunday 11.30am Holy Days Church of the Assumption: Vigil 6.30pm; 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm, 6.30pm. St Colmcille’s Church Durrow: 8.00pm Weekday Masses Monday-Friday 7.45am & 10.00am Saturday 10.00am First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am. CONFESSIONS Saturday: 12 noon-1.00pm, 3.00-4.00pm GET IN TOUCH St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore Phone: 0579321587 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm; 1.30-5pm to book 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. Parish Support Services: Bereavement Counselling, etc. For appointment, ph 0579326604, Monday-Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6.00-8.00pm. THEY ALL ATE AND WERE SATISFIED There is a saying that being satisfied is not having all we want but wanting and appreciating all we have. Bread and fish were two basic elements of a meal round Galilee - even the poor used them as their mainstay. What intrigues us in this account of miraculous abundance is that Jesus recognised their hunger, decided to do something practical about it and used what was to hand – fish and bread, but for a deep purpose. Were the people satisfied because they were used to this simple food? At least they would have enough to let them stay on longer to listen to Jesus. Was that what satisfied them? Or were they satisfied because there was so much generosity and caring shown to them? Were they satisfied because they realised that the food was a sign of a Kingdom which nourishes all, even those who came unprepared? When we take the food that Jesus offers us – the Eucharist, the Word and even all the simple signs of life and goodness that we experience – we have to be willing to pause and acknowledge a gift of sheer satisfaction. This satisfaction comes not so much from the provisions as from the Provider. During this week could we consider the many ways that God satisfies our hungers. In what ways can we make room for gratitude? CHARITABLE DONATIONS - CHY4 CERTS Once again we appeal to parishioners who have not yet done so, to please sign and return CHY4 Certs which were sent out earlier in the year. As we can claim approx 45% of a tax refund on these forms, they are a vital source of revenue for the Parish. Again, if you have mislaid the original sent out to you, contact Noeleen in the Parish Centre for a new one. BANK HOLIDAY Tomorrow, Monday 4th, is a Bank Holiday. There will be one Mass only at 11.00am. REAR A CALF SCHEME Our rear a calf scheme has commenced and we now have a few local farmers rearing a calf for the Parish. If you wish to become involved in either rearing a calf or donating a calf to the Parish please contact Tom in the Parish Centre on 9321587 or 086 0547266. PARISH CENTRE The Parish Centre is now available for catering after funerals. Contact Tom on 9321587 or 0867266. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL The news of the death of John the Baptist prompted Jesus to go off to be alone, but the crowds followed him. Despite his personal sorrow he was able to reach out in compassion to the crowd. Perhaps there have been times when you have put personal preferences and desires to one side in order to reach out to another. What was it like for you when you were able to do this? When Jesus saw the crowd, he recognized their need and reached out to them. Who has been a Jesus person for you, someone who recognized your need and reached out to you? For whom have you been a Jesus person? The scene is a Eucharistic symbol reminding us of the sacred meal to which all believers are invited to receive nourishment from the Lord. How has the Eucharist been a source of nourishment for you? When the disciples became aware of the problem they wanted to send the crowd away but Jesus told them ‘You give them something to eat’. They thought what they had was insufficient but Jesus used the little they had to feed the crowd. When we give the little we have to a situation the results are often beyond our expectations. Have you had this experience? John Byrne/Intercom June 2014 A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES He spoke the truth in a country torn apart by social injustice. He stood for human rights during an era of shocking violence and torture. But the brutal dictatorship chose not to listen and he was assassinated for his beliefs. His name was Oscar Romero, Archbishop of El Salvador. Interested in finding out more? Join the Combine Pastorates on Tues 5th Aug at 8.00pm in the Day Chapel where we will watch the film based on his life. (Over 15s only). SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The next available Baptism dates are Sat 20th Sept, Sat 27th Sept, Sun 5th Oct in Tullamore and Sun 12th Oct in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wednesday 17th Sept. To book in for the meeting and baptisms, contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE 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. ACCORD also available for marriage and relationship counselling. NB: NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN MUST BE IN THE PARISH CENTRE BY 9.30AM WEDNESDAY Only notices from parish groups, non-profit making organisations & clubs included. MASS INTENTIONS Mon 4th 11.00am Gerry Quinn Tue 5th 7.45am Dolan Family, Meelaghans 10.00am Tom McKenna Wed 6th 7.45am Margaret & Patrick Carroll, Puttaghaun 10.00am Edward Joy Thur 7th 7.45am Patrick & Mary Berry, O’Molloy Street Fri 8th 0.00am Kathleen Longworth Sat 9th 10.00am Kathleen & Thomas Horan, Ballinamere Sun 10th 8.30am James Heffernan, Arden View 10.00am Edward & Sheila Buggy 11.30am Desmond McGirl, Charleville Rd, Mon Mem You are reminded that 6.30pm Vigil, 11.30am & 1.00pm Masses are for Months Memories and 1st Anniversaries only. Shared Masses: The next available Shared Masses are on Sun 7th Sept 11.30am, in Durrow & Saturday 16th August, 10.00am in Tullamore. When booking intentions into these Masses please make sure you haven’t included your loved ones already. These Masses are for the anniversary of death only. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Desmond McGirl, Anne Scully and Bridget Tyrrell. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s family Arwen Alice Brophy, Hannah Kathleen Brophy and Arnas Aleksandras Keliauskas who were baptized recently. PARISH COLLECTIONS Tullamore €3252; Durrow €132; Envelopes €2675 Thank you for your continued support. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHIONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST, 1996. COMMUNITY NOTICES DOCHAS: Offaly Cancer Support Group drop in Centre, Offaly St. Mon-Thurs10am-2pm. Phone support 057 9328268. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sun 10 Aug. Bus from Tullamore 9.30am, dep Knock 5.45pm €10 Ph PJ 087 6386270. TULLAMORE ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASS: No meetings for month of August. Next meeting is on Wed 3 Sept at 3pm in Forresters Hall. Games & Exercise on 8th Sept in Darmagh Hall at 2.30pm SUE RYDER SHOP looking for donations, in good condition. ‘Help share the care’. TARA: 4 night break, Glass House Hotel, Sligo Mon 22-Fri 26 Sept. More details from Benny 057 9351295/087 2146172. MIDLANDS SIMON SHOP: Main St, Tullamore in need of volunteers, please call to the shop beside Rose Finlay’s Pharmacy. LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES: Daily boats to Island 10.30am to 3pm 7 days a week until 13th Aug. No booking necessary. Ph Maureen or Sharon 071 9861518 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 8TH NATIONAL GRANPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sun 14th Sept. Blessing of the sick 2.30pm Mass 3pm. Ph 098 24877 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it JIGSAW OFFALY: provides free and confidential mental health supports for young people 12-25 years in Offaly. Please contact 057 93 53871 for further information. OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICE: helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment. SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRIS CENTRE: Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232. PERSONAL EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY PROGRAMME: is a free support service for disabled people. Our key worker is in Tullamore Library every Wed at 10.30 to 1pm from 30 July to 3 Sept. Ph Aoife on 086 1708830 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to www.nin.ie/pep. MIDLAND LIVING LINKS: (Supporting the suicide bereaved). Phone 086 1600641. BALLYDALY TINNYCROSS RESIDENTS ASS: family fun day on Mon 4th Aug 2.30pm til 5pm. Bouncing castle, face painting, barbeque. ARK APOSTOLIC MOVEMENT OF DIVINE MERCY: healing Mass at 7.30pm on Fri 8th Aug at 23 Mitchell Terrace, Athlone. Phone Paul Woods 087 7828283 BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE: now enrolling for new courses. For further information 9353177/9353441. AL ANON & ALATEEN: meeting every Thurs night 8pm Health Centre, Arden Road, Tullamore. |
16 April 2024
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