Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie 
E-mail Parish Secretary:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

16th January ~ 

Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G.
Rt Rev Sean Heaney, P.E.
Fr Luke Ohiemi, C.C.
Fr Joe Campbell, C.C.,
Fr. Fergal Cummins C.C.
Fr. Kevin Fleming SSC
Sr. Margaret Burke.

GET IN TOUCH

St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore

Phone: 057 9321587

Email: tullamoreparishsecretary@gmail. com

Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5:00pm; Sat - Closed: To book weddings, baptisms, certs, etc;

Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily.

Parish Support Services: Bereavement Listening, etc. For appointment, Ph 057 9326604, Monday-Thursday 9.30am-1.00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 6.00-8.00pm.

WEEKEND MASSES

Church of the Assumption:(Vigil) 6.30pm

Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm

Durrow:  Sunday 11.30am

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday-Friday 7.45am, 10.00am

Saturday 10.00am 

First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am

JOIN US ON PARISH WEBCAMS ON PARISH WEBSITE.

CONFESSION

Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. (Ps 62:7)

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

John 2:1-11

The story is a story of abundance, the abundance of the blessings God gives us.  How have you been aware of the abundance of God’s blessings?  Let the memories lead you to prayer of thanks and praise for the times in your life when that joy and fulfilment have been real to you. 

The hour of Jesus had not yet come when the glory of God would be fully revealed, yet even so something of the glory of God was revealed in the sign that took place.  For us also the revelation of the full glory of God lies in the future, but we do get glimpses along the way. Recall some of the signs that have revealed to you something of the glory of God, e.g., nature, art, friendship, etc.

Mary/Jesus. It is interesting to note that despite the apparent rebuff, Mary is the first person in the narrative to show (at the level of the action of the story) that the correct response to the presence of Jesus is to trust in him.  When have you trusted in the word of Jesus like that?  What relationships do you have trust like that?  Do you recall times when your trust was rewarded even when you had been initially disappointed?

John Byrne OSA Intercom January 2022

PARISH COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €1732; Durrow €92

Holy Day Tullamore €390; Durrow €77

Envelopes €2560

Thank you for your continued support

PLEASE CONTINUE TO WEAR YOUR MASK AND SANITISE YOUR HANDS.  THANK YOU.

AUTOMATIC WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

The Chapel St wheelchair entrance to the Church now works automatically.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK  23-30 JANUARY 2022

“LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL” 

As we adapt to the many challenges and changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, we are given the opportunity to reflect on the things that give our lives meaning. For some, it is family, friends, community sports or hobbies. For Catholics, it is God’s love and wish for us to know and love him that gives life ultimate meaning. Jesus Christ is the revelation of this love, realised through his life, death and resurrection. In response to this, we reflect upon how Catholic schools are communities where we live life to the full.

Every Catholic school fosters the holistic development of its students, promotes their wellbeing and encourages them to learn and nurture their talent and skills. Each child has the potential to change the world for the better, making it a kinder, more inclusive and more welcoming place. This week, we celebrate the gifts and talents we have in following Jesus’ teaching. This year, we celebrate how we are called to be communities of faith and resilience, through our thoughts, words and actions. In doing so, we follow the words of Jesus in John’s Gospel:

‘I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.’ 

 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Contact the Parish Secretary.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary at least three months in advance.  All couples getting married must complete a pre-marriage course. 

Contact ACCORD 0579341831 or www.accord.ie.  ACCORD also provide couple and relationship counseling In-Person and Online in Tullamore. 

Phone 057 9341831 or 0864669926 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NB:  NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN MUST BE IN THE PARISH CENTRE BY 9.30AM WEDNESDAY.

Only notices from parish groups, non-profit making organizations & clubs included

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 17 ..10.00 Anne, Seamus & James Murphy

Tue 18 ..10.00 Patrick Clarke

Fri 21       7.45 Jimmy Jennette

........... 10.00 Kathleen Greer

Sat 22 ...10.00 John O’Toole, Pearse Park

                6.30 Kathleen Keegan, Benburb St 1st Ann

................... Ann Conroy, Dillon St, Mon Mem

Sun 23 ..11.30 Sr Mary Fox, Mon Mem

               1.00 Imelda O’Shea, Mon Mem

.................. Julia Leonard, 1st Ann

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Sr Eucharia Hickey, Cathy Bowman, Joe McGuinness & Ashling Murphy.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s Family Emily Phyllis Donegan & Tadhg Seosamh Mac Raghnaill who were baptised recently.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

EUCHARIST ADORATION.  If you would like to take up an hour please contact Pat 085 1162668.

SCOIL MHUIRE NS: Now enrolling for September 2022.  Ph 0579321222.

MABS: Helpline 0818072710, Mon to Fri 9am - 8pm.

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE:  ALONE support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties.  Ph 0818222024, 8am-8pm daily.

BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE offering a range of free/affordable services.  0579353177/9353441, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat &  Sun 8.15pm, Day meetings Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun, 1pm

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

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Opening times Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Ph 0579322500; Freephone 1800323232; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; website www.tullamorerapecrisis.