Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 2nd October 2016 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: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm, 6.30pm. St Colmcille’s Church Durrow:Vigil 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. PERSEVERANCE Somebody once said that the gift was given to us for perseverance. This is very true as the prophet Habakkuk would tell you. He was wondering who he could live in a world surrounded by people of violence, strife and greed. The Lord asked him to remain faithful in spite of the apparent hopelessness which would make the average person despair. Indeed the Lord could ask us the same thing in the present day. We are surrounded by crime, violence and people who have no thought or care for each other. We have to have courage to keep doing the will of God in spire of all the obstacles put in our way. God assures us that he is with us at all times even though we are not always aware of his presence. We have to have God-given courage even when the world is in chaos around us. Remember what the Lord said, “I am with you always, even to the end of time”. We have His word. EUROPEAN & NATIONAL GOLD MEDALS It has been an historic week for our town winning Gold Medals in two competitions. In the European Entente Florale and in the National Tidy Towns. Both of these medals have come from the hard work of the Tullamore Tidy Towns group and so many volunteers and from the people of the town taking pride in our environment. It is a testimony to community spirit and to people working together for the benefit of everyone. Congratulation to all. THANKS We would like to thank all who played, sponsored or helped in any way to make our “Golf Classic” the success it was. Funds raised were: €13,200.00 POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD The Pope John Paul II awards were designed to encourage young people to become more actively involved in their parish and local community and to support them in deepening their faith. It is envisaged by the Steering Committee that the next group of parishes and schools will begin the awards over the coming months. All young people who wish to participate in the programme must register with the John Paul II committee and their work be overseen by a local Programme Awards Leader from the parish/school who acts as a liaison with the committee. Further information about the awards and how they will operate within the diocese of Meath may be found online at http://thepopejohnpauliiawardd.com/meath/ or by contacting Sean on 086 8300334. TULLAMORE SOCIAL SERVICES Tullamore Social Services are holding our annual Quiz Night on Thu. 6th. Oct. in Hugh Lynch’s, Kilbride St. starting at 8:00p.m. Table of 4 is €40.00 The event is in aid of the Senior Alert and Contact Service which provides a caring voice for older people who may feel isolated or alone. Our friendly staff contact our clients on a regular basis to ensure they are safe and sound. Our aim is not only to make them feel safe and cared for, but to feel valued. There will also be a draw on the night with lots of fabulous prizes, light refreshments and late night music and craic. Tickets are available at our office in Offaly Street. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS Luke 17:5-10 Faith can move mountains. Well, it certainly gets us moving. Recall a time when you were full of self-doubt, skepticism about a project, or lacking trust in God. What was that like? Contrast this with times when you believed in yourself, or in the value of a project you had undertaken, or when your faith and trust in God were strong. What kind of faith have you found that enriched your life? Faith is like a mustard seed:small; and sometimes we may be tempted to wait till our faith grows. Part of the message in today’s gospel is to use the faith we have, even though it may be small.That is how we grow in belief in ourselves and in God’s presence in our lives. Does your experience back up this? It is nice when what we do is recognized and acknowledged, but the desire for recognition leaves us vulnerable. It is not always forthcoming. It can be helpful if our main motivation in doing something is in the value of the act itself. Have you experienced this? Love is a free gift. What is given lovingly is not given because of a claim. What is your experience of love given and received? John Byrne OSA – Intercom Oct. 2016 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The next available Baptism dates are Sat 22nd Oct & Sun 6th Nov, Tullamore& Sun 13th Nov in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 19th Oct. 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 3 10.00 Baby Katie Leigh Tues 4 10.00 Mary White, Convent View Wed 5 7.45 Joe & Ian Farrelly and Family 10.00 Nellie Colbert, Rahan Rd Thurs 6 7.45 Our Lady’s Mass 10.00 Kevin, Mary & Brigid Kelly, Michael Nolan & Ellen Noonan Sat 8 10.00 Des Galvin 6.30 Trevor Cutler, 52 Pearse Park, 1st Ann Sun9 8.30 Margaret Daly, Arden Lane 10.00 Joe Pyke & Family, Moylena 11.30 Tess Burke, 1st Ann 1.00 Paul Pender, Mon. Mem.
Durrow Sun 9:J JHealion, 1st Ann
Omitted from last week’s bulletin Sun 2 11.30 James O’Connor, Mon. Mem. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Michael Martin BAPTISM Welcome to God’s family: Frank Maksymilian Kociuba, Luke Sheppard, Heather Elizabeth Milne, David Daniel MCDonagh, Leon Kozlowski and Aleisha Margaret Guerin who were baptized recently. PARISH COLLECTIONS Tullamore €3,477.00; Durrow €136.00; Envelopes €3,005.00 Previous week Tullamore €3,397.00; Durrow €264.00; Envelopes €2,200.00 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 PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL: Can you spend an hour with the Lord: Tues 1-2pm, 3-4pm; Wed 2-3pm; Fri 1-2pm, 1-2pm; Sat 6-7pm; or any hour that suits you?Ph 0851162668. TULLAMORE ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOC (TARA):Meet Thurs, 3-4.30pm, Parish Centre. Holiday to Cavan Crystal Hotel, 10-14 Oct. Ph Benny 0872146172/0579351295. FÁILTE ISTEACH - English Language classes resume Mon 7-9pm, Parish Centre.For more information ph Ambrose, 086 0537660. PHOENIX MARKET Sat, 10-3pm, Kilcruttin Business Centre. All proceeds to local charities. Ph 0879301749/0877625463. 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. SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232. TULLAMORE MEDITATION GROUP Parish Centre, Mondays, 7pm. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Wed, 7.45pm, Presbyterian Church, High St. All welcome SLEEP OUT FOR SIMON: O’Connor Park, Tullamore. Fri. 21st. Oct. For further info. Contact Noel 087 9615766 1st. FRI/SAT. DEVOTIONS: to the united hearts of Jesus & Mary Fri. 7th. Oct. in The Parish Centre. Rosary 6:00p.m. Mass 7:00p.m. All are most welcome. INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING SKILLS:Laois Offaly ETB will run a six week Introduction to Counselling Skills course in Tullamore College commencing Monday 10th October. This course will run for six Monday nights from 7.30-9.30p.m. To book a place on this course, please contact Michelle on 057 9349441/email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it MIDLAND LIVING LINKS: Coffee Morning after Mass on Tuesday 4th October in the Parish Community Centre. MEATH DIOCESAN PIONEERSPIRITUALITY DAY will be held in St James Church Kilbeggan Co Westmeath on Sunday the 9th of October from 2pm. Everyone welcome and we encourage all Pioneers to attend. DIECAST TOY & MODEL SHOW: Tullamore Court Hotel, Sun. 9th. Oct. 10:30a.m. – 5:00p.m. Proceeds to Laois/Offaly Families for Autism |