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: webmaster
3rd Sunday of Advent - 11th December 2011
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
Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm and 7.30pm
St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Feast: 8.00pm
First Friday: 7.45am and 10.00am
Confessions
Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
PARISH CENTRE
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-1pm; 2-5pm, for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc.
Reception service available 5-9pm.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
Parish Shop selling a selection of religious items, Mon-Sat, 10.30am-1pm.
Teas/Coffees after 10.00 Mass Wednesdays & Fridays
REJOICE
In today’s psalm Mary invites us to rejoice with her in her song of Praise, echoing the first reading - our salvation is near. She knows from first hand that the love she has been freely given has liberated her completely from selfishness, enabling her to rejoice in Another - the God who saved her and saves each one of us.
In the security of that Love, both herself and John the Baptist re-echo the same Sentiment - John says “I am not worthy to undo the strap of His sandal” and Mary “Rejoice, for who am I that God has shown me favour!” They were free to love and serve with joy, both the one Who is the fulfilment of all our desires, and every one of us.
With that freedom to which we are all called, and enabled to strive towards, the Good News will be preached, broken hearts will be mended and prison bars will be broken. It is the Holy Spirit who will help us do this for each other. Reason indeed to rejoice.
If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.
PARISH CAROL SERVICE
A Carol Service in aid of charity, will take place this evening, Sunday 11th, in the Church of the Assumption at 7.30pm. All Church choirs from Tullamore and Durrow will participate.
ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER & PENANCETHURSDAY 15TH-FRIDAY 16TH
The Programme for our 24-hour period of prayer in preparation for Christmas is:
8.30pm - Opening Liturgy & Penitential Service
Midnight - Mass & Penitential Service
6.00am - Dawn Mass
10.00am - Mass & Penitential Service
1.00pm - Penitential Service
7.30pm - Closing Mass & Penitential Service
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9.30pm-5.30am and 2.00-7.00pm.
Reflections and Prayer every hour throughout the 24 hours.
Priests will be available throughout the 24 hours to hear Confessions.
All who wish are invited to fast. The fast will allow one full meal during the period.
Come at whatever time suits you and stay as long as you wish. Please take this opportunity to reflect on the great Feast ahead of us.
EVENING PRAYER
Advent Evening Prayer continues in the Church of the Assumption every Sunday at 5.30pm.
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
John 1:6-8, 19-28
1 John the Baptist came to bear witness to Jesus. Who have been the people who have borne witness to you of the good news of the gospel that God loves you - a friend, a parent, a teacher, etc? To whom have you borne that witness?
2 John appears in the story as one who had the courage to be himself in the face of loud and aggressive people. He was also a person who knew his own value, did not make exaggerated claims and was content with his mission. Can you recall times when you have been able to be yourself, even in the face of criticism from others?
3 John was ‘the voice of one crying out in the wilderness’ – announcing confidently to those in the wilderness that they must not despair because God’s grace will come to them at any moment. Have you had the experience of being in the wilderness, feeling lost? From whom did you hear a voice that gave you hope? Have you been able to give hope to other people when they were in the wilderness?
John Byrne OSA - Intercom Dec ‘11
DODATEK POLSKI
Msza swiateczna w j.Polskim odbedzie sie 25/12/2011 o godz 14:30
Spowiedz swiateczna po polsku odbedzie sie 22/12/11 w godz 19:15 20:00
"Those who oppress the poor show contempt for their Maker but whoever is kind to the needy honours God" Proverbs 14:31. As we mark International Human Rights Day (10th Dec) Trocaire asks us to help the thousands of poor people in Pakistan who are living under wealthy landowners as modern day slaves. The Global Gift of Freedom will help stop this terrible abuse. Log on to www.trocaire.org/global gift or call 1850 408 408
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 12: 7.45 Anne McKeon
10.00 Josephine Dunne & Family, 132 Kilbride St
Tues 13: 7.45 Helen Mooney & Family
10.00 Mary Tilley, Clonminch Rd
Wed 14: 7.45 John, Kathleen, Margaret, Joe & Johnny Hand, Cartron West
10.00 Joseph, Mary & Patricia Dwyer
Thurs 15: 7.45 Andy & Teresa Duffy
10.00 Patrick & Anne Geoghegan, Loughaun
Fri 16: 10.00 Raphael Dunne, O’Molloy St
Sat 17: 10.00 Billy Adams
Sun 18: 8.30 Jim O’Connor
10.00 Lil Bracken
11.30 Herbert Kilcline, 1st Ann & Niall Kilcline
1.00 Catherine Leavy, Ballyduff, Mon Mem
Durrow Sun 18 : Jim Bermingham, Coolnahiley, 1st Ann
SHARED MASSES: The next available Shared Masses are on Sunday 1st Jan, 11.30am, Durrow and on Saturday 11th & 25th Feb, 10.00am in Tullamore.These Masses are for the anniversaries of death only.As there is such a demand for the Shared Masses, please do not book in your loved ones if you have already booked an individual Mass for them.Also when booking please check that you haven’t already included them in a Mass!! It has happened that people were booked in twice!
ST MARY'S PARISH CENTRE: Office Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm;1.30-5pm to book of 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
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to God’s family Emily Ava Martin, Kayla Kathleen Halloran, Ailbhe Nicole McCabe, Abbie Sheridan, Chloe Margaret Rattigan, Szymon & Arkadius Kapczynski, Elsa Ryan & Alicya Zofia Nowak who were baptised recently.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The next pre-baptism meeting is on Wednesday 18th Jan. To book in for Baptism dates and meetings contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office.
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.
If you would like the names of newly married couples to be included in the Bulletin, please contact the Parish Centre.
PARISH COLLECTIONSTullamore €3860; Durrow €193 Envelopes €2125Thank you for your continued support and also to those who are contributing an extra 50c.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996
COMMUNITY GROUPS
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: As we draw nearer to Christmas, we are reminded of the words, O come let us adore Him’ which invite us to adoration. We need you to give the gift of an hour this Christmas. Phone 9321232.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE featuring Academy Chamber Choir & organist Prof Gerard Gillen, Thurs 15, Church of the Assumption, 7pm. All welcome. Admission free.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION next weekend in aid of Tullamore Support Services.
SCRIPTURE FOR DAILY LIVING: Thurs 15, Marian Hostel, 11am. Text Luke 2:1-14.
THE MUSIC OF JS BACH - A CHRISTMAS CONCERT, today, Sunday 11, 2:30pm, Durrow Church, with Adele O’Dwyer & guests. Admission free.
LEGION OF MARY: Rosary, Alfie Lambe House, Tues 13, 8.15pm. All welcome.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL thank those who gave so generously to their annual collection last weekend.
CHRISTMAS SINGING RECITAL in aid of Mental Health Offaly Tullamore Branch, Sun 18, Court Hotel, 7pm sharp Admission €5. Details www.dramaschool.ie
BINGO in Tullamore GAA Centre, Wed, 8.30pm, in aid of Temple St Children’s Hospital.
SHS: Winter Wonderland Christmas Concert, organised by Adrenaline ltd, Fri 16, 8pm. Tickets €5/€8.
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IV - festive songs & stories - Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Fri 16 & Sat 17. Ph 9122911.
NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL Cluain Chiarain Prayer Centre, Clonmacnois Fri 16. Mass 10pm, Adoration, Concludes 3.10am. All Welcome. Enquires Dave (0857746763)