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Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
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Corpus Christi ~ 23rd June 2019

Fr. Joseph Gallaghar P.P
Rt Rev Sean Heaney CC VG
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr Kevin Fleming SSC
Fr. Luke Ohiemi C.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke    

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

Weekday Masses

Monday-Friday 7.45am & 10.00am; Saturday 10.00am

CONFESSIONS

Saturday:  12 noon-1.00pm, 3.00-4.00pm

GET IN TOUCH

St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, 0579321587

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CORPUS CHRISTI

Today’s Gospel reading is very brief.  It tells us of the wonderful miracle performed by Jesus when he multiplied the loaves and fish to feed thousands in a lonely place outside the town of Bethsaida.  The crowd had followed him there,hungry to hear him speak about the Kingdom of God and anxious to be healed of their ailments.  The day was drawing to a close and the disciples took the initiative concerning the crowd, by now physically hungry, suggesting that Jesus should send them away to find their own food and lodgings.  But Jesus said to them, “give them some food ourselves”, highlighting the apostles’ future responsibility in caring for Christian communities.

Then, in a sequence of actions foreshadowing the institution of the Eucharist – looking up to heaven, blessing the food and breaking it – he provided for the crowd.  The apostles played a very definite part in this event.  They gave the food to the crowd.  This was their work and mission – to nourish the people.  And it is still the work and mission of their successors today, to feed the people the Body and Blood of Christ.  In today’s world, they must continue to talk about the Kingdom of God, cure those in need of spiritual healing, and nourish the people with the Body and Blood of Christ.


PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

The annual Peter’s Pence Collection will take place in all parishes on next Sunday, 30th June. The proceeds from the collection are sent to Rome and used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church.


WELCOME TO FR FERGAL CUMMINS

We welcome Fr Fergal Cummins who has been appointed to Tullamore parish. 

He was ordained on 30 Sept last year and since then he has been working at St Mary’s parish Drogheda. We wish him every support and blessing in his ministry and please keep him and all the priests of the parish in your prayers. 


DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

21st Tullamore International Summer Organ Series 2019 commencing Tuesday 2nd July.  More details next week.

Clonminch Cemetery Sunday 18th August, 1.00pm.

Durrow Cemetery Sunday 8th September.  Blessing of graves after 11.30am.


SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

Luke 9:11-17

Jesus welcomed the crowd, taught them, and cured those in need of healing. Bring to mind the ways in which the story of Jesus and his message have brought you enlightenment and healing.

The miracle is symbolic of the abundance of blessings coming to us from God through Jesus. How has your faith in Jesus been a source of nourishment to you? What blessings have you received through your faith?

When the disciples became aware of the problem, they wanted to send the crowd away. Instead Jesus told them: ‘You give them something to eat.’ They thought what they had was insufficient, but Jesus used the little they had to feed the crowd. Have you ever found that when you gave the little you have to a situation, the results were beyond your expectations?

John Byrne, Intercom June


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

‘If there is hunger anywhere in the world, then our celebration of the Eucharist is somehow incomplete everywhere in the world… We cannot properly receive the Bread of Life unless at the same time we give the bread of life to those in need, wherever and whoever they may be.’

Pedro Arrupe SJ


SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The next available Baptism dates Sat 20th, Sat 27th July & Sun 4th Augin Tullamore & Sun 11th Aug in Durrow. The pre-baptism meeting for these dates is on Wed 17th 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

Tues 25   10.00  Richard ‘Dick’ Byrne, Whitehall

Wed 26    10.00  Alma & Bienvenida Tagle

Fri 28      10.00  Patrick, Liam & Joseph Doyle

Sat 29       6.30  Joseph Leonard, Mon Mem

Sun 30    10.00  George Robbins

              11.30  John Dench, 1st Ann

               1.00  Lillie Wallace, 1st Ann & Jimmy, Nellie & Carmel Doyle, William St

Shared Mass Sat 20, 10am:  Dan Rooney; Terry & Kathleen Adams; Peter & Elizabeth Hensey & Patrick & Peggy Doherty; Michael McGlinchey; Murray Family; Frank, Pat Joe & Marie Burke; John Kennedy; Anna & Pat Browne; John, Elizabeth & Brendan Elstone & grandaughters Debra & Jacqueline; Paddy, Ellen & Rose Byrne; Michael Costello; Joseph, Patricia & Joseph Jnr Madden; Kieran & Maura Loughnane; Jim & Kitty Fenning & Marie & John McCowen; Martin Finnerty; Paddy & Frank Hickey & Daniel McGee & Family; William & Marie Foster; Thomas & Elizabeth Wrafter.


DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the family of Vera McMonagle.


PARISH COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €3247; Durrow €148; Envelopes €3030

Thank you for your continued support

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER,  OURPARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND AUGUST, 1996


COMMUNITY NOTICES

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOSPITAL CHAPEL:  Can you sit for an hour with the Lord; Sun 4-5am (urgent short term) or any hour?  Ph: 0851162668.

MEDJUGORJE JULY 2019 – PARISH PILGRIMAGE: 23rd July for 7 nights.  Half board €719pps.  Ph Pat Kidney 0863192399, PJ Smyth 0868796190, Luke McNamee 0879113118.

EXPERIENCE GENTLE DANCES/MOVEMENT FOR MEDITATION & WELLBEING:  Thurs 27, Parish Centre, 7.15-8.45pm.  Donation €5 to parish funds.

COFFEE MORNING FOR COELIACS:  Sat 29, 10.45am, Bridge Centre. Tel: 07-2563439.

TULLAMORE GARDEN CLUB: Outing to Gash Gardens, Laois and Oxmantown Hall, Birr, Wed 26. Bus from Youth Centre, Harbour St, 9am sharp.Info from Eileen 0871375125 or 0579352312.

MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 9-14 Sept.  Hospital pilgrims contact A Boland, 0877914828.

YOUTH 2000 prayer meeting is now finished for the summer months. We will resume again in Autumn. Details of our next meeting will be advertised in the bulletin!

PRAYER MEETING Mondays, Paul Galvin’s Ballybought, 8.30-9.30pm.  All welcome.  Ph 0878375407

BALLYCOMMON TTC: Details on courses from 0579353177 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Lotto nos 17/6; 12,13,19,24 (16).

TULLAMORE PHOENIX MARKET - supporting local charities - Sat 10am-3pm, Kilcruttin, beside Food Market. Ph 0879050910

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  Helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment.

SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232.

AWARE:  Meet Mon, 7.30pm, Riada House.

RALLY FOR LIFE in Dublin on Sat 6th July. Bus from Kilbeggan at 9.20am.Tel: 086-8462284 to book a seat.

FR MICHAEL WALSH ZAMBIAN OVO FUND:  Recent concert in Kinnitty Church raised €7400.  Thanks to all who supported.

ANNUAL KNOCKADOON (CORK) MUSIC & LITURGY COURSE - A place for choirs and young people to experience a week of music, faith and community, 11-17 Aug! More info available on our Facebook, Instragram& Twitter @KnockadoonML or our website www.knockadoonml.com

LOST:Emerald green pendant, Durrow Church/School grounds.Sentimental value.  Finder ph 0863066317