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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 3rd Sunday of Easter ~ 19th April 2015 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 Listening, etc. For appointment, ph 0579326604, Monday-Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6.00-8.00pm. A RISEN CHRIST In today’s Gospel, we are given another account of Jesus becoming present to the apostles after his death and resurrection. In spite of their earlier recent experiences – the empty tomb with the folded clothes, the account of the two disciples who met Jesus on the way to Emmaus and who recognised him in the breaking of bread – they still do not know him. They do not recognise him and they do not understand that he has risen from the dead. Scriptural faith in the resurrection still awaits them. Jesus has to allow himself to be touched by them, to eat before their eyes, in order to convince them that it is indeed himself, the crucified One – the One they knew had died – that is now restored to life, body and soul, flesh and bones – not a ghost. With this concrete evidence of the Risen Christ, they come to understand and believe. Jesus explains the scriptures to them and they then understand their minds are opened to scriptural faith in the resurrection. They understand that it is through the suffering death and resurrection of Jesus that our sins are forgiven. That is what we express when we recite with meaning the words of the Apostles’ Creed that end with our expression of our belief in the forgiveness on sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. CONFIRMATION Congratulations to our young people who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend. Thanks to parents, teachers and schools for their work in preparing the candidates for their help in making the sacraments so special. Thanks also to those who helped out in the Church on the day. LITURGY GROUP Meeting Wednesday 22nd, 6.30pm. DAWN MASS Many thanks to everyone who helped with the Dawn Mass. Special thanks to Tullamore Meats and O’Donoghues Bakery who provided the food and to Jamies Restaurant for the catering. PARISH FUNDRAISER MAY DAY CAKE SALE & RAFFLE There will be a cake sale & raffle on Friday 1st May from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bridge Centre. Tickets are available from the Parish Centre and Fundraising Committee members and cost €2. There are 40 prizes to the value of €1250. All proceeds go to the Parish Fund. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS When we are not expecting it to happen, even a good event can startle us. So it was with the disciples when Jesus appeared to them. He sought to calm them and helped them to see the good news behind what had initially alarmed them. Who has been a Jesus person for you by helping you to find meaning and good news in life? Jesus helped the disciples to find new hope, but he did not give them easy answers. He asked them to see the facts before their eyes. He wanted them to learn from the lived experience they were having. As a parent, teacher, friend or guide, have you been a Jesus person to another, helping him/her to find hope and purpose in life by learning from his/her experiences? Who has done this for you? Jesus opened their minds to ‘understand the scriptures’, and the effect was transformative. Perhaps there have been times when a new and deeper understanding of scripture has had a transformative impact on you. Recall the experience and give thanks for those who opened the scriptures for you. The resurrection experience empowered the disciples to be witnesses. Unexpected possibilities for the future surfaced when it seemed that hope had gone. When have new possibilities opened for you after a ‘resurrection’ experience: recovery of health when it did not seem possible, new opportunities after failure or disappointment, inner healing after a deep hurt, etc. John Byrne OSA, Intercom April 2015 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The next available Baptism dates are Sat 23rd May & Sun 7th June in Tullamore & Sun 14th June in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wednesday 20th May. 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 20th 7.45am Elizabeth & Thomas Mooney 10.00am Ellen Dillon Tues 21st 10.00am Martin Kileavy, 10 Clontarf Road Wed 22nd 7.45am John Duffy, Cappincur 10.00am Jodie & Annie Coughlan Thurs 23rd 10.00am Mary & James Kirwan Fri 24th 7.45am Edward & Christina Davis, Emmet Tce 10.00am Dina McDonagh, 1st Ann Sat 25th 10.00am Peter Cronly; Pat Jennings & Family; Brigid McDonagh; Baby Thomas McDonagh; Elizabeth Aylmer; Dermot, Philomena & Donal Flanagan, Kathleen, Edward & Patrick Lee, Paddy & Teresa Hayes; Joseph Buckley; Bernard & Angela Caulfield; Claire & Ken Keegan; Patsy Gorman, Davis Family & Brigid & Joe Kirwan; Dr Shora Kelly; Arthur Molloy; Bridie & Dick Loughman; John & Kathleen Hayes; Stephen & John Lynam & Prendergast Families; Christopher & Kathleen Dwyer; John & Christina Kavanagh; Rory McEvoy & Julia Keoghan; Michael Duffy; Matthew Elizabeth & Tom Gallagher; Brigid & James Martin, Martin & Daly Families; Michael Conlon & Paudge & Alice O’Toole; Daniel & Kathleen Hayden; Moss & Nan Buckley; Murray Family; Tom Feehan & Family; Mary & John Robbins & Family; Henry, Mary & John Dwane; Buckley, Gorman, Geoghegan & Monahan Families; Marion & Vincent Mullarkey; Anne Burke, Kathleen, Danny & Jack, Annie & Paddy Loftus; John & Mary Moriarity & Shane Dooley; Winifred & Peter Moran; Peter Vickers; Matthew & Patrick Conway; Paddy & Kathleen Morgan; Maureen & John Maloney; P.J. Geoghegan, Benny & Kate Carolan; Pat, Ellen, Paddy & Laurence Herr; Suzanne Heffernan. 6.30pm Edward Molloy, O’Brien Street Sun 26th 8.30am Kathleen & Jack Egan, 3 Davitt Street 10.00am Margaret & Patrick Dunne, Cappincur 11.30am Lily Elliffe, Month Mem 1.00pm Winnie McDonagh, Months Mem Durrow: Sun 26th Sean Waters 1st Ann & Molly Waters, Tommy & Jack Finlay. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Mark Clooney, Phyllis Mitchel & Maurice Prendergast. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s family Cillian Aidan Lawless, Derek Oisin Weir, Amelia Clear & Ailbe Sean Chesworth who were baptised recently. WEDDINGS Congratulations to Laura Guilfoyle & Miguel Nuno Alemida. PARISH COLLECTIONS Tullamore €3577; Durrow €186; Envelopes €2900 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 PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 30 July-6 Aug, €699. Ph Fr John Nally 0874114450, Pat Kidney 0863192399, PJ Smyth 0868796190. IRISH CANCER SOCIETY: Volunteers wanted to drive local patients to and from chemotherapy treatments. Volunteer expenses are paid, ph 01 2316642 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . COFFEE MORNING FOR COELIACS: Tullamore Court Hotel, Sat 25, 10.45am. Phone 087 2563439. APOSTOLATE OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, Knock, Sun 26. Ph 0876164877 re bus or leave names in Sacristy after Mass, ASAP. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: Open meeting & guest speaker, Sen. Marie Louise O’Donnell, Bridge House, Wed 22, 8pm. All welcome. Adm €10. Contribution to Offaly Hospice. THE RISE & RISE OF DUBLIN 1600/2000, A MIDLAND PROSPECTIVE by David Dickson, OHAS, Mon 20, 8pm. LIAM LAWTON IN CONCERT: St. Colmcille’s Church, Durrow, Fri 24, 8pm. Tickets €20, from 087 9943694. C.N.G. PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Sat 2. Ph A Boland 0877914828. M.S. SOCIETY: Thanks to all who supported collection of €2030. CARERS ASSOCIATION: 2 day diabetes workshop Fri 24 & Fri 1 from 9.30am to 4pm, ph 057 9322920. PITCH & PUTT CLUB: Foursomes start Mon 20, 6.15pm. MIDLANDS FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: AGM, Wed 6, O’Loughlans Hotel, Portlaoise, 12 o clock. All welcome. FINGERPRINT OF GOD – CELTIC CANTATA performed by combined choir from Tullamore, Birr, Roscrea & Portumna, Sat 25, 7.45pm, Mt St Joseph’s Roscrea. Adm €10. FRS RAY KELLY & MARINO NGUEKAM IN CONCERT: Fri 24, Hogan Suite, Croke Park, 7.30pm in aid of Mary’s Meals. Bus from Rahan & Tullamore. Contact Kay 085 7114205. FOUND in church on Easter Sun, ph 087 6845533. |
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