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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 16th September 2018 Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P MASS TIMES Weekend Masses Church of the Assumption: Saturday (Vigil) 6.30pm Sunday 8.30a.m, 10.00a.m, 11.30am & 1.00p.m St Colmcille’s Church Durrow: Sunday 11.30a.m Holy Days Church of the Assumption:7.45a.m, 10.00a.m, 1.10p.m, 6.30p.m. 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 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. WHO IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOU? In the lifetime of Jesus people had different ideas of who Jesus was. Some were surprised at him, one of themselves and the son of a carpenter, speaking with such authority. Others saw him as a trouble-maker, a rebel. More saw him as some kind of devil who could work magic, while still more saw him as a prophet. So, Jesus put two questions to his disciples: “Who do people say I am?” and the more important question: “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered for all: “You are the Christ”. Clearly, his disciples saw him as the long-promised liberator, the political saviour and king who would lead them to freedom from their oppressors. Jesus quickly disillusioned them from that view. He spelt out that his future was not on an earthly throne, but on a wooden cross. His future would be one of jeering crowds, physical and mental suffering and death, nailed to a cross like a criminal. A true follower of Jesus will have to take up his own cross, renounce himself and make the personal sacrifice of following in the footsteps of Jesus. Can you walk the walk with Jesus? Can you do this? Who is Jesus Christ for You? SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN Parents, Once again it’s that time of year when your children return to the various Parish activities. Everyone appreciates the volunteers and children for their involvement and hard work which enhances our liturgies. Tullamore Parish is committed to doing everything we can to create a safe and welcoming environment for your children and young adults taking part in church related activities. As the welfare of the children is paramount, it is our Parish Policy to ensure that young people will be supported in all activities. We ask parents/guardians to complete consent forms being circulated now and return them to the activity leaders or the Parish Centre. Thank you for your constant help and support. PROGRAMME FOR MARRIED OR PARTNERSHIP COUPLES This being a special year, “THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY”, a renewal programme for couples is being seen as a vital part of family life. The strength and stability of a family begins with the strength and stability of the parents or of the couple. To help couples build and strengthen their relationship, a programme called Marriage Enrichment or Marriage Encounter is taking place at different venues around the Country. This is a weekend program beginning Friday evening and ending Sunday afternoon. The next scheduled weekend will be held at Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry, beginning Friday Evening, October 5th to Sunday afternoon October 7th, 2018. If you are interested, an Application Form is available in the Parish Centre. Leave your name and contact number into the Parish Centre and Fr. Kevin will call you. Don’t be afraid to give this weekend a try, you won’t regret it. CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME FOR 2018/2019 The Confirmation programme for 2018/2019 begins on Saturday September 22nd at 6.30 Vigil Mass for Scoil Mhuire, Scoil Bhride, Ballinamere and Parish School. Sunday 23rd at 10.00am Mass for St. Philomenas, Durrow, Gaelscoil and Scoil Eoin Phóil II Naofa. Seats will be reserved at these masses. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. GET INVOLVED! Getting involved in your Parish can be a very enjoyable experience! There are lots of different ways to participate and make a difference. Volunteering weekend of 29th/30th September will give you the opportunity to find out more and put your name forward to play a part in your Parish. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY … Love will find a way. Everything else will find an excuse … SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The next available Baptism dates are Sat 22nd Sept, Sun 7th Oct in Tullamore & Sun 14th Oct in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 19th 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 17 7.45 John, Anne & Jackie Houlihan 10.00 John Feery Tues 18 10.00 Anne & Columb McMahon Wed 19 10.00 Paddy Mannion, Marian Place Thurs 20 10.00 Derek McDonagh Fri 21 10.00 John Connolly Sat 22 10.00 Ann Pender 6.30 Sean McCarthy, Clonminch Rd, 1st Ann Leon Wade, Mon Mem Sun 23 8.30 Nan & Paddy Larkin 10.00 Mick Kidney 11.30 Marie Hughes, 1st Ann Nan Hughes, 1st Ann & husband Liam 1.00 O.N.E (Organisation of National Ex Personnel) BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s Family Leah May Redmond & Noah Patrick Bermingham who were baptised recently. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Frank Brennan, Mary Bridget Harte, Tom Hickey, Brendan Fox & Jordan Murphy . PARISH COLLECTION Tullamore €3168; Envelopes €2470 Thank you for your continued support PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST, 1996 COMMUNITY NOTICES PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL: Can you sit an hour with the Lord: Tues 6-7am, or any other hour? Ph: 0851162668.A Big Thank you to all who helped out at the Eucharistic Adoration Renewal weekend & to all who signed up…Welcome! ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION FOR EPILEPSY will be held this weekend Sat 15 & Sun 16. PADRE PIO MASS: Fri 21, Church of the Assumption, 7.30pm. TULLAMORE MEDITATION GROUP: Resumes Monday 7pm, Parish Centre. ALPHA PROGRAMME continues Thursdays, 7.30pm, Parish Centre. For more details ph Tony 086 1901693. TRÓCAIRE INVITATIONAL GOLF CLASSIC: Thurs 11 Oct, Tullamore Golf Club, 12.30pm. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 016293333. THE STOMA SUPPORT GROUP meeting Tues 25, 6.30-8.30pm, Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support Group Centre. Please contact Anne: 086 3074846. All are welcome. MIDLAND CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP: Meeting Tues 18, 7.30pm, Parish Centre. THE CENTRAL BRIDGE CLUB recommences Tues 18, 7.30pm. Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore. New Members welcome. MEALS ON WHEELS (TULLAMORE): Please note our AGM will be held Tues, 2nd Oct, Hugh Lynch's. More details later. CUMANN NA BHFIANN IRISH LANGUAGE YOUTH CLUB takes place every Wed 7:30-9pm The Charleville Community Centre. For details call Órlaith at 0877839853. ST. MARY'S YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE offering Junior Youth & Post Primary Clubs. Youth Cafe opens Mon 17, 6.30-9pm for First Years only. Junior Groups 10-12 yrs Tues & Wed, 5- 7pm & Thurs 7-9 yrs, 5.00-7.00 pm. Contact Anita 0857128488/0579322963. FREE DIGITAL SKILL CLASSES ON HOW TO GET ONLINE: Tullamore Library 1-22 Oct & 5 Nov, 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. To book Ph: 9346832 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . THE POOR CLARES IN GALWAY Cloister day Sat 22, for women 21-40yrs, 10am-5pm. To book contact: Sr. Faustina: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . BALLYCOMMON TTC wide range of courses available. Details from 0579353177/53441. B.O.L.D Lotto Results 10/09/2018: 6, 8, 17, 25. Bonus: 15. CLONMACNOIS PRAYER VIGIL: Cluain Chiarain Prayer Centre, Fri 21 &every third Friday. Mass 9pm. Adoration & Prayers until 2.10am. All Welcome. Enquiries Dave; 085-7746763. SUAIMHNEAS, EMO, CO. LAOIS: Programme of events for Oct 2018. Booking Essential, contact Mai/ Anne 0578626541. |
18 April 2024
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