Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ 6th SEPTEMBER 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; Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily. Reception service 5-9pm. 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. START SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS The person at the centre of the story in the gospel could be any one of us. St Mark invites us today to seriously reflect on what our baptism really means as we live out our daily lives. Have we begun to take our faith commitment for granted? Have we become poor listeners to the message of Jesus and consequently, have we been struggling to communicate His message with the same enthusiasm as the ‘crowd’ in the gospel. The more Jesus tried to calm their ardour the more excited they became in proclaiming His message. Does the message of Jesus touch us in the same way? Is our ‘admiration….unbounded’? Do our lives communicate the joyful message of Jesus? CEMETERY SUNDAY IN DURROW Cemetery Sunday in Durrow is next Sunday, 13th. Blessing of graves will take place after the 11.30am Mass. PARISH SCHOOL There will be a meeting for all parents of children enroling for or currently attending the Parish School, on Wedneday 9th at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre. CONFIRMATION CHILDREN 2016 There will be a meeting for all parents/guardians of Confirmation children,on Thursday 10th at 7.30pm in Tullamore Church. FAMILY MASS CHOIR FR CORNELIUS ACHOLO We welcome Fr. Cornelius to the parish. Fr. Cornelius is from Nigeria and is studying in Rome. He will be with us here in Tullamore for the month of September. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN Tullamore/Durrow Parish is committed to ensuring that best practice safeguarding children standards are being implemented so that we can ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children, young adults and the adults who work with them. Over the next few weeks our local safeguarding representatives will be contacting those groups in the parish who work with children, to offer support and help. If you are involved with a parish group working with children and need advice about consent forms are any other policy issues, please feel free to contact our safeguarding representatives on 0579326604. TAX REFUND FOR PARISH If a person has contributed €250 or more to the parish in the calendar year, the parish can benefit from a tax refund. The contribution can be made through weekly envelopes, or through the offerings, or standing order or cheque to the parish. We thank parishioners for their generosity and continued support. WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY Thursday 10th is designated ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’. The aim of this day is to promote better understanding and awareness of the issues involved in suicidal behaviour and to highlight the effective prevention activities that are available at local level. An Ecumenical Service of Remembrance and Hope will take place in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar for World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday at 7.30pm. This service is organised by Midlands Living Links as part of their work in supporting the suicide bereaved and in conjunction with the HSE as part of their work in suicide prevention.It is a ‘Service of Remembrance and Hope’ and an opportunity to show support for suicide prevention and also to remember lost loved ones. In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, there will also be an evening of Songs of Hope and Inspiration this Sunday evening, 6th, at 7.00pm in St Catherine's Church, Hophill. Representatives from Living Links and Sosad will share some thoughts and reflections. All are welcome to attend. DID YOU EVER THINK OF BECOMING A PRIEST? God is calling people to the priesthood. Often people who hear the call dismiss it, put it off or ignore it altogether. Most people only have a vague idea of what the priesthood is about and what priests do. It is a life worth living! The Church needs priests: if God has called you, he has a plan for you and you are not alone. If you would like to find out more about serving God as a priest in the Diocese of Meath, please join us on the last Sunday of September in St Mary's Church, Navan, at 4.00pm. No commitment, no cost.For more information contact Fr Shane or like our page on Facebook: Meath Diocese Vocations. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The next available Baptism dates are Sat 26th Sept, Sun 4th & Sat 17th Oct in Tullamore and Sun 11th October in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 16 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 7 7.45 Rose Hannigan 10.00 Anne Sheppard Tues 8 10.00 David Poland, Mon Mem Wed 9 10.00 Ann Power, Marian Place Thurs 10 7.45 John Feery 10.00 Margaret Bracken & Family Fri 11 7.45 PaddyMannion, Marian Place 10.00 Vincent Egan Sat 12 10.00 Peter Doyle, Marian Place Sun 13 10.00 Paddy & Kathy Flynn, Convent View Shared Masses: The next available Shared Masses are on Saturday 19th Sept in Tullamore & Sunday 4th October in Durrow. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Tom Horkan & William Delahunty. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s family Thomas Matthew Bourke & Millie Jane Lynam who were baptised recently. PARISH COLLECTIONS Tullamore €3438; Envelopes €2745; Durrow €113 PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHIONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST,1996. COMMUNITY NOTICES ST MARY’S YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE:Auditions for ‘Grease’ the musical, Mon 7, 5pm. Ph 086-1505822, 0579322963 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .Bingo Fridays, 8:30pm. Multiple jackpots each night. OFFALY HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING: Volunteers wanted to host coffee morning, Thurs 17. Ph 0579328634, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call to office, 12 Henry St, Mon-Fri, 10am-1.30pm. CEILI & SET DANCING CLASSES Tuesdays, Durrow Hall, 9pm. All are welcome. BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTREnow enrolling for courses. Ph 0579353177/9353441; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS COURSE:Commencing Mon 21 for 3 Mondays. Contact Local Enterprise Office Offaly, 057 9357480 or download an application form from their website www.localenterprise.ie/Offaly DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Drop In Centre, Offaly St, Mon to Thurs, 10am-2pm. Phone 9328268. OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment CARERS ASSOC: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Work Experience module scheduled for October. For info ph 05793 70221. SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232. MIDLAND LIVING LINKS (Supporting the suicide bereaved). Ph 0861600641. LOUGH DERG ONE-DAY RETREATS: For info on one-day retreats, ph 0719861518 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it RELICS OF ST THERESE, BLESSED LOUIS & ZELLIE MARTIN & ST PIUS 10TH: Ark Centre, 23 Mitchell Tce, Athlone, Sat 12, 11am-7pm. All are welcome. Ph Paul Woods, 0877828283 or Kathleen 0871637393. MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Places still available, Sat 12-Thurs 17, €689. Ph 01 6359300.Youths (over 18) ph 087 7631916, hospital pilgrims ph 087 7914828. PASTORAL LITURGY & MINISTRY COURSE - of interest to those involved in parish liturgy and those who wish to learn more about the Church’s worship -St Patrick’s College, Maynooth,starting Mon 21.For further information contact 01-7083478.email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.liturgy-ireland.ie |