Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 51510 - 93 22244 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary: tulmorch@iol.ie
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 1st Sept 2013
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P. Fr. Shane Crombie C.C. Fr. Seamus O'Connor SSC Fr Patrick Donnelly C.C. Fr Kevin Fleming SSC Sr. Genny Hassey Sr. Margaret Burke
MASS TIMES
Weekend Masses
Church of the Assumption: Saturday (Vigil) 7.30pm
Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm
St Colmcille’s Church Durrow: Sunday 11.30am
Holy Days
Church of the Assumption: Vigil 7.30pm; 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm, 7.30pm.
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
Fax: 0579351510
Email:
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Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie
Parish Support Services Confidential Phone line 0579326604, Mon-Fri 10am-1pm; 6-8pm.
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.
HUMILITY
Humility is the truth of our own existence. It lets God be God. The gospel today encourages the practice of humility. Take the banquet that Jesus was invited to. He was not impressed at the sight of people pushing forward, rushing for the best seats. In the world of today, humility does not get a good press. It is a world of power and privilege, where the fittest and those who push themselves usually succeed. It is wrongly associated with spineless people.
Humility is an attempt to see ourselves as God sees us. We all have been given talents in order to use them for the sake of others. Each of us has been given something that is meant to make the world a better place for the rest of us.
The humble are those who do not have to control everything, or have reasons for everything. Neither do they need to be sure of things. They are those who do their best; let life take its course and let things happen. They let work, plans and people go their own way, because they trust them and trust God.
Then God can work in their lives. Then they can allow change knowing that “God saves a humble people”, Ps 18.
CALLING ALL OUR HELPERS
On Friday evening next, we invite all members of Parish Groups to a special Mass in the Church of the Assumption at 7.30pm. This is a Thanksgiving Mass for all who involve themselves in any respect of work in the Parish. It embraces all of our groups who give of their time so generously on a voluntary basis.
Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Parish Centre.
PARISH CHOIRS RETURN
Family Mass Choir Practice resumes Thursday 4th, 6.00pm in Parish. New members urgently wanted.
Gospel Choir Practice resumes Wednesday 11.
PASSING ON THE FAITH TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
The J - Unit returns on Sunday 8that 7pm.
On Sunday 22nd of September we will have the launch party for Youth Alpha. Youth Alpha is a programme that is being used by groups all around the world to help young people explore the character and claims of Jesus. Over 10 weeks the course looks at topics from ‘Who is Jesus?’ and ‘Why did Jesus die?’ to ‘How & why should I read the Bible? These topics are explored in a fun way and in a way that is relevant to young people. This year’s Youth Alpha looks to be very exciting with a new Alpha resource developed by Canada being rolled out in early September. Tullamore Parish will be one of the first parishes to use this new resource. All young people between 6thclass to 6th Year are encouraged to come along to the launch party which will feature young locals bands! More details in the coming weeks!
CEMETERY SUNDAY IN DURROW
Next Sunday, 8th,is Cemetery Day in Durrow. Blessing of graves will take place after 11.30am Mass.
VOCATIONS
Last weekend new seminarians began their journey of discernment and formation at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. Meath Diocese currently has nine students in Maynooth and Rome. We have no new students this year, so as we continue to keep our students in prayer, please pray for an increase in vocations. Don’t hesitate to encourage young men whom you know might make a good priest, to consider such a way in life.
If you are interested in being a diocesan priest do more than just think about it! Take the first step in following the Lord’s call, by discussing the whole notion of ‘being a priest’ with your local priest or contact the Diocesan Vocations Director on 01-8255342
ALPHA PASTORATES – AN OPEN INVITATION
Interested in an evening of Reflection and Worship? You are invited to a meeting of all Pastorates on Tuesday 3rd at 8.00pm in the Day Chapel.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Sometimes we must cross the deepest valleys to get to the highest mountains.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The next available Baptism dates are on:Sat21st& Sat 28th Sept& Sun6th Oct in Tullamore Church; Sun 13th Oct in Durrow Church.The pre-baptism meeting for these is on Wednesday 18th September.
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 alsoavailable for marriage and relationship counselling.
Notices for Bulletin must be in the Parish Centre by 9.30am Wednesday
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 2: 7.45 Patrick Daly
10.00 Jim& Mollie Plunkett
Tues 3: 7.45 Peter& Margaret Slattery
10.00 Peter& Frances Flanagan & Family
Wed4: 7.45 Eileen Butler
10.00 Bernard Roche, Thornsberry; John &Brigid Roche, Clontarf Rd
Thurs 5: 7.45 Rose Hannigan
10.00 John& Mary Brigid Gallagher, Meelaghans
Sat 7: 7.30 Dymphna Costello, 1st Ann
Sun 8: 8.30 William Bell
10.00 John Clifford
11.30 Ann Sheppard, 1st Ann
1.00 Peter Doyle, 1st Ann
Shared Mass Sat 7, 10am: David Waters; Mary & Bernard Cuskelly; Mary & Tom Hassey, Iris Costello, FrsColm Savage & Pat Fallon; Dowling, O’Brien &Delahunty Families; Fr Vincent, John, Eileen & Ricky Buckley & Family; Jim Griffin; Paddy Berry, John Brickland, John & Peg Deevy; Kieran McDonagh; Bernie & Maureen McGowan & Coughlan Family; Tom Kelly; John Lowry; James McGovern; Joe Elliffe; Betty Pender; Bill Power; DymphnaLowbridge; Erma Hay; May Loftus; Ellen, John, Gerry & Joyce Green & Patrick O’Mahoney; John & Nora Keaveney& Family; Bernie Kenaney.
DEATHS
We offer our sympathy to the family of Thomas Bracken.
BAPTISMS
Welcome to the God’s Family Adam Sean Moyles, Skyler Jessica Osasuyi Wynne-Ihaza, Noah Paul Nihill, Logan William McGrath, Patrick Jerry Mongan, Orlaith Nuala Ann & Oilbhe Julia Ann Heffernan, Patrick Robert Ryan& Zach Martin Liam Maloney who were baptised recently.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €3351;Durrow €166
Envelopes €3170
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: Hours to be filled. Ph 9321232.
ALPHA:See website www:midlandsalpha.com
BALLINAMERE NS reopens Mon 2.
TULLAMORE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL reopens Mon 2.
HOLY HOUR FOR THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDE Thurs 5, Day Chapel, 6.30pm. All welcome.
SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Meeting Tues 3, 7pm, Mercy Convent. New members welcome.
RIADA HOUSE COMMUNITY NURSING UNIT: Flag Day, Fri 6/Sat 7. Please support.
IRISH SOCIETY FOR AUTISM: Thanks to all who supported recent collection. The amount raised was €1362.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K SPONSORED WALK in aid of SOSAD Tullamore, Tues 10, 6am, junction of Castle View and Srah Industrial Estate.SOSAD is a voluntary organisationproviding help and support for those affected by suicide. For more infoph 9340704 or call to Bow House, O'Moore St.
TULLAMORE GARDEN CLUB meeting, Court Hotel Wed 4, 8 pm. Guest speaker, Damian, Beechill Bulb Growers. All welcome. Contact Eileen 0579352312
COFFEE MORNING & CAKE SALE Sat 7, Cafe4U, Bridge Centre, 10am-12pm in aid of Sr Helen Ryder’s School Project, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
BINGO in aid of Temple St Hospital, Wed, 8.30pm, Charleville Centre, Church Ave.
‘WORK4YOU’: Free vocational assessment service for people who have an acquired brain injury and want support to return to work, training or education. For details ph 044 933 8773.
TULLAMORE JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB: Registration, Tullamore Harriers, Sun 8, 11am-1pm. Boys and girls, 5th class and upwards, invited to join.
1ST FRI/1ST SAT DEVOTIONS TO UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Fri 6, Parish Centre, following 7.30pm Mass in Church of Assumption. All welcome.
LOST: Necklace, Harbour St, Fri 23. Finder Ph Mary 9321199; Watch, Park Ave-Bridge Centre, Tues 27.Finder leave in Parish Centre. |