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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ 28th JUNE 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. SAY BUT THE WORD In today’s Gospel the woman with the haemorrhage poses quite a challenge to one’s faith. From her, there was no long story or request, simply a touch to Jesus’ garment. It was not a thoughtless touch like that of the crowd, but a touch of unquestioning faith and trust in Jesus’ desire and power to heal. It touched Jesus’ Heart instantly and just as instantly she knew she was healed. He commended her for it. The question I ask myself is – what is the quality of my faith as I touch, not just Jesus’ garment, but the Risen Jesus Himself in Holy Communion? “Lord I am not worthy…Say but the Word”. Jairus’ faith stands in for his 12 year old daughter. The details of this story are so vivid – as vivid as an eye witness account – probably Peter’s memory of it which Mark so carefully records. At Jesus Word “Talitha Kum” the little girl gets up and starts to walk and then His thoughtful request “give her something to eat”. In both the above miracles what activated the Power of God’s Word was simple faith. The father of a deaf mute little boy in the Gospels said something to Jesus that might well help us too- “Lord, I believe, help Thou my unbelief. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 16th August is Cemetery Day at Clonminch. Sunday 13th September is Cemetery Day at Durrow. PARKING IN CHURCH GROUNDS Parking in church grounds is only for those who have difficulty with mobility, who wish to attend church ceremonies. We also remind people that the church barrier closes automatically at 11.30am daily unless there is a funeral or wedding. CALF REARING Due to the generosity of Parishioners we now have a fund built up to buy calves. If you are interested in rearing a calf for the Parish please call Tom in the Parish Centre on 086 0547266. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL Like this woman, have you had the experience of a cure, an improvement, a success, after a long period of nothing happening? What was that like for you? What made the difference? On that occasion was there anything different in you, in others in the circumstances – something that paved the way for the change or improvement? ‘Who touched me?’ Jesus asked. It seems a strange request with crowds miling around. Many people brushed against him but the woman mad contact in a different way. The same can happen in our relationships. We brush against many people but make real contact only with a few. Who are the people you have touched, and who has touched you? What difference has this made to you and to them? It can also happen that there are many occasions when we brush against Jesus, and the other occasions when we have a sense that we are in contact with him. What deepens your contact with Jesus? When Jairus asked Jesus to come and cure his daughter, some thought there was no point. Sometimes a situation can look like a lost cause. Has it ever happened to you that subsequent events showed there was hope where you thought there was none? John Byrne OSA, Intercom June 2015 ORDINATION Rev Robert McGivney (28) will be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday, 28th June 2015 in St Mary’s Church, Navan by Bishop Smith. Robert is a native of Navan. After finishing his secondary education Robert completed a degree in Mathematics in Trinity College, Dublin. He began his seminary studies in 2009 at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. He was ordained a deacon last year and has assisted in many parishes of the diocese, particularly in Navan and Dunboyne. Robert is one of four deacons preparing for ordination to the priesthood in this diocese. This weekend four other men will be ordained for service in Ireland. If you ever considered a vocation to the priesthood talk to Fr Shane one of the priests appointed in the Diocese to care for vocations. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The next available Baptism dates are Sat 18 July, Sat 25 July, & Sun 2 August in Tullamore and Sun 9 August in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 15 July. 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 29th 10.00 James, Mary Ann & Marcella Byrne, Cormac Street Tues 30th 10.00 Thomas, Ellen Marie & Ann Egan, Sragh Wed 1st 7.45 John & Mary Tierney 10.00 Aldona Kazlauskiene, Jonukas Kazlauskas, Genute Saunoriene, Juozas Saunorius Thurs 2nd 10.00 Peter, Kathleen & Mary Bracken & Joe McDonald Sat 4th 10.00 William Wogan Sun 5th 8.30 Frances Hannigan 10.00 Edward & Sheila Buggy 1.00 Kathleen Adams, Months Mem Durrow Sun 5th John & Molly Kelly; John & Kathleen Ward & Teresa Cloonan Shared Masses: The next available Shared Masses are on Sun 5th July in Durrow & Sat 1st Aug 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 family of Joe Barrett. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s family of Oisín Peter Ó Briain & Emily Killeavy who were baptised recently. PARISH COLLECTIONS Tullamore €3169; Envelopes €2825; Durrow €231 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. MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 12-17 Sept, €689, ph 01 6359300. Youths (over 18) ph 087 7631916, hospital pilgrims ph 087 7914828. DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Offaly St, Drop In Centre, Mon to Thurs, 10am-2pm. Phone 9328268. CARERS ASSOCIATION: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Activities of Living Patient Care module, 9 July. Contact 057 93 70221. DAY PILGRIMAGE TO GODS COTTAGE, GLENDALOUGH: Sat 4 July. Bus from Athlone, Moate & Kilbeggan. Ph 087 7818283. 1ST FRI & SAT DEVOTIONS TO THE UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY: on Fri 3 @ Parish Centre, Mass @ 5.30pm (please note change of mass time). All Welcome. DEVINE MERCY PRAYERS: after 10am Mass every morning. All Welcome. COFFEE MORNING FOR COELIACS: at Hugh Lynch’s on Sat 4 July at 10.45am. Ph 087 2563439. MIDLANDS SIMON COMMUNITY: are collecting in the Bridge Centre on Fri 3 & Sat 4 July to raise funds for homeless services. Support appreciated. All funds raised locally stay local. OFFALY BRANCH IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION BBQ: at Central Hotel, Main St, Sun 12 from 3 to 6pm. Adm €10. Music by Paddy Foy. Ph 086 8261156, 087 2914302, 087 9885915, 086 8983828 & 057 9360034 OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICE: Helpline for information or to make an appointment 9351886. |
16 April 2024
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