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:
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E-Mail website : webmaster
7th Sunday of the year - 20th February 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
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CALL TO HOLINESS
Today, Our Lord is inviting us to come on a journey to holiness with Him.
What an invite! What a companion!
Knowing our frailty and our human weakness, we might find it very difficult to accept.
Old habits, such as judging others; holding on to past hurts and grudges; seeking revenge; not open to forgiveness; meanspiritedness; are the kind of things that our Lord is trying to eliminate from our lives. He is showing us another way and giving us another set of values, such as love of enemies, forgiveness and turning the other cheek.
This is the way He lived; this is the way He asks us to live. He created us all, even our enemies and He loves us all unconditionally.
When we become loving people, everything changes.
“Be holy, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is Holy”, Matt 5:48
LENT IS COMING
The annual time of Penance and Fasting is close at hand. We should see Lent as an invitation to bring change into our lives. Last year our programme went very well and the response to all our extra Masses and other Liturgies was truly wonderful. This year we are proposing some new invitations:
A) a lunch time (1.10pm) Mass in Tullamore Church on Wednesdays, followed by soup and a roll in the Parish Centre - part of a Fasting Programme;
B) a Friday Morning Mass in Durrow at 8.45am to facilitate children and their parents on their way to school;
C) a weekly summary of the daily Mass Readings for Lent, made available for all;
D) a challenge to young people to ‘Live Lent’ by coming to weekday Mass at least once a week and fasting to a limited extent;
E) a special Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday for all, especially young people, followed by breakfast at the venue.
Watch this space for more information!
COLLECTION ENVELOPES
The parish collection envelopes are currently being distributed. Anyone who didn’t get their box or newcomers to the parish who would like to contribute, please contact the Parish Centre or the Sacristy.
CALLING ALL POST PRIMARY CHILDREN!
Youth Conference in St Mary’s Youth & Community Centre, Saturday March 5th. Organised by young people for young people. For more details, contact Fr Patrick or Sr Genny at the Parish Centre, 9321587.
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER REQUIRED
The Parish Website Team is looking for a volunteer photographer to take photos of various events in the Church. If you are interested, please email us at the following:
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ALPHA
The Alpha course continues this week, Monday after the 10.00am Mass in the Parish Centre and Tuesday, 8.00pm in the Day Chapel.
The theme this week is: How Can We Have Faith?
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
MATTHEW 5:38-48
1 Jesus tells us to act out of love and says that acting out of love is better than acting out of revenge. What does your experience tell you?
2 Perhaps you have at times hit back in revenge when you have been hurt or offended. What effect did this have on you, on others and on your relationship with them? Contrast this with the times when you resisted the urge to retaliate. What effect did this have on you, on others and on your relationship with them … at the time, and in the longterm?
3 From other passages in the Gospels it is clear that Jesus did not mean that we should ignore injustices and never make a stand against others. What lessons have you learned in life on when and how to make a stand? What wisdom would you share with others from your experience?
John Byrne OSA - Intercom Feb 11
PARISH CENTRE
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am-1pm & 1.30-5pm, for booking of Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc. Reception service 5-9pm.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
Parish shop selling a selection of religious items.
Teas after 10am Mass Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon 21: 10.00 Mary Duffy
Tues 22: 7.45 Michael Dunne, Killiskea
10.00 Mary Margaret Gallagher, Meelaghans
Wed 23: 7.45 Luke Bracken, Arden
10.00 Thomas Carroll; Harry & Christina O’Shea, Callary St
Thurs 24: 7.45 Hughie Bracken, Spollenstown
10.00 Johnny Commins, Thornsberry Estate
Fri 25: 10.00 Joe, John, Thomas & Michael Hogan, Clontarf Rd
Sat 26: 10.00 Curtis Family
7.30 Michael McAuliffe, Mon Mem
Sun 27: 8.30 Denis Galvin
10.00 Margaret Dunne
11.30 Margaret Forrestal, Mon Mem
1.00 Joseph Doyle, Mon Mem
DEATHS: We offer our sympathy to the families of Teresa Cleary & Oliver Flanagan.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604.
SHARED MASSES: The next available Shared Masses are on Sat 12 Mar, 10am, Church of the Assumption; Sun 6 Mar, 11.30am & Wed 9 Mar, 8pm, Durrow. You are reminded that these Masses are for the anniversary of death only.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Tullamore €4363; Durrow €237 Envelopes €3081 Thank you for your continued support
NEW ARRIVALS
Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month and in Durrow on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a pre-baptism meeting which takes place in the Parish Centre at 8.30pm on designated Wednesdays.
To book in for meeting and baptism, contact Parish Secretary, Parish Centre, 9.30am-5pm, Mon-Fri.
WEDDING BELLS
It is advisable that Couples give 6 months notice of their intention to marry.
To book church for weddings, contact Parish Secretary, 9.30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. Pre-marriage course, ph 9341831 or www.accord.ie
If you would like names of newly weds added to this section, please contact Parish Centre.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel. We would greatly appreciate your help with the following hours: Sun, 2-3am; Tues 2-3, 3-4am; Fri 2-3,3-4 & 4-5am. Phone 9321232.
PADRE PIO GROUP: Mass Tues 22, 8pm, Church of the Assumption. All welcome.
OFFALY HOSPICE FUNDRAISER, Brewery Tap, Thurs 24, 7.30pm ‘til late - beauty make over, leg wax, etc. All welcome.
READY: in Foresters, Church St, Wed 23, 8.30pm. All welcome.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: Celebrating International Night, Bridge House, Wed 23, 8pm.
CARRAIG CLUAIN & CILL BAN RESIDENTS’ ASSOC: AGM Wed 23, 8pm, Clonamore House Hotel. All home owners and residents are encouraged to attend and participate.
MESA (Offaly Employment Support Group) for people with disabilities who need assistance with finding/keeping work. Ph 9323901.
CEILI Durrow Hall, Tues 22. Proceeds to Offaly Cancer.
BINGO Wed, 8.30pm, GAA Centre in aid of Temple St Hospital.
CEILI Ballykilmurray Community Centre, Mon, 8pm.
IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION OFFALY BRANCH: Mass & Party, Sun 13 Mar, 12.30pm sharp, Court Hotel. Ph Marie 9341018 or Ann 9324588 before Fri 4 Mar to confirm your attendance.
TULLAMORE CCE: Table Quiz, Fri 25, 9pm, Maunsells Pub. Proceeds in aid of Acodo Orphanage, Cambodia.
FRIENDS OF CHERNOBYL CHILDREN: Host families wanted, late June early July. Ph Máire 0872974273/Alma 0863857374 before 24 Feb.
ATHLONE SAMARITANS: Info meeting for new volunteers, Shamrock Lodge, Wed 23, 8pm; Sat 26, 10.30am. Ph 0868312380.
FATIMA 9-16 June. 057-8661601/0863344722.
DODATEK POLSKI: Nastepna msza odprawiana w j.polskim odbedzie sie w niedziele 27/02/11
SUPPORT GROUPS
Parish Support Services confidential phoneline (057) 93 26604 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 6-8pm
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling & premarriage course details. Mon-Fri, 9.30am-2.30pm 9341831, www.accord.ie
AA Meet Old Tanyard Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat 8.15pm; Tue/Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm. 01-8420700 or 1890412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Health Centre, 018732699
Stop Smoking Clinic: Thurs 9.30am-1pm, General Hospital, Ph 9358944 for appointment.
MS Offaly Austin 0863760257; Marie 087 6703427. Helpline 1850233233
Grow Community Mental Health Movement Thursdays 3pm, GROW Office, Bolger House, Patrick St 9351124. Young Adult Group, Mondays, 7.30pm http://www.grow.ie/
Aware Mon 8pm Bury Quay - 1890303302 or 0877758336 after 6pm. Monthly meeting for relatives, 1st Monday.
Regional Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre Tullamore, Mon – Fri 10am-2pm; Mon 8-10.30pm 1800323232 http://www.tullamorercc.ie/
MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211
Vincent de Paul Offaly Street 9322072
Dochas - Cancer Info & Confidential Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm Offaly St 9328268 http://www.dochasoffaly.ie/
Meditation Mondays, 7.00pm, Marian Hostel, High Street
Shine. Supporting people affected by mental ill health, 9323111 , 0868525281. helpline 1890 621631
Midland Living Links - Suicide Bereavement Support Ph Bernie 0861600641
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm; 2pm -4pm; Thurs 2-6pm. 9352204
Brainwaves - Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9346790
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061
Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1800201068 Tues 10am-1pm
Alzheimers Society Carers last Monday of month, 9328244; Dementia Specific Saturday Day Care ServiceRiada House, 10 am - 4 pm 086 3811 849.
Adult Educational Guidance Service 9327104
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month, 7.30pm, 0870648070 www.isarc.ie
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service: 9351886 Mon-Fri, 10am-12; 2-4pm.
Community Drugs Scheme: 1850241850.
Coeliac Support Group 93 43940
Amen. Male victims of domestic violence 046 90 23718
BRI (Acquired brain injury) advocacy and support 01 2355501 www.briireland.ie
People with Intellectual Disability: 9343584 / 9341032.
ODAS A support for people with a disability: 9352204. www.odas.ie
Stammering Support - adult selfhelp group. 1st Thurs Month, Bridge House, 8 pm. 01 872 4405. http://www.stammeringireland.ie
Junior Chamber 2nd Wed Month, Bridge House, 8.30 pm. 087 0535077, email
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N.A. Meeting Tues, 7pm, Parish Centre.
Mothers Prayers, Tue 8pm, Parish Centre. All Mothers welcome.
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