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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
Parish Office Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday â Friday
To book Masses, Baptisms and Weddings, or
to arrange an appointment to see a priest
please call within these times where possible.
A receptionist and phone service is available
up to 10pm each day.
1st July 2007
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. John Nally C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C. (Hospital Chaplin)
Fr. Anek Namwong C.C.
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. Colmcilleâs Church Durrow
Sunday: 11.30am
Holy Days
Church of The Assumption
Vigil: 7.30pm
Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm
St. Colmcilleâs Church Durrow
Feast: 8.00pm
Weekday Masses
Monday â Friday: 7.45am & 10.00am
Saturday: 10.00am
First Friday: 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm
Confessions
Saturday: 12noon â 1.00pm & 3.00pm â 4.00pm
Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
BUILDING NOW
We like to put things on the long finger, important decisions or things that challenge us. Jesus on the other hand was a man of purpose and he expects us to have that same determination when it comes to following him. There is no room for over attachment to material things or for those who cannot make up their minds.
We must take the decision to begin building for the kingdom now, to lives as witnesses to the presence of God with those we live, work or mix with. It is a tough message.
âOnce the hand is laid on the plough, no one who looks back is fit for the kingdom of God'.
(Luke 9:62)
Truth is always strong,
no matter how weak it looks,
and falsehoold is always
weak no matter how strong it looks
Marcus Antioninus.
FLEADH CEOIL na hEIREANN 07
In response to many enquiries, we can confirm that the main competition event of the Fleadh will be held in the Church of the Assumption on Sunday 26th August. The event is the Ceili Band competition, which is an international event of the highest quality. The background to this arrangement is that the local organising committee made the request for the use of the Church for this one competition almost 18 months ago, for the reason that, unless a suitable arena could be found, the Fleadh could not come to Tullamore. The request was referred to Bishop Smith, with a full explanation of the nature of the event. His response was to allow the Church to be used. The conditions we have attached to the use of the Church are as follows:
- Admission will be by pre-sold tickets only. No money will be taken at the Church doors;
- No beverages of any kind will be allowed in the Church;
- No food or light refreshments of any kind will be allowed into the Church;
- All gates will be stewarded, and only ticket-holders will be admitted to the grounds of the Church;
- All patrons will be seated throughout the concert.
Comhaltas Ceolteori Eireann have accepted all these conditions, and wish all to understand that this one event is a cultural event of major importance with a wide international interest.
MASSES ON THE WEEKEND OF FLEADH CEOIL NA hEIREANN
Because of the anticipated large numbers
attending the Fleadh and at the request of the organising committee, we have agreed to organise extra Masses for Sunday 26th August. The Vigil Mass will be as usual at 7.30pm. Sunday Masses will be on the hour from 8.00am up to 1.00pm. Mass at 11.00am will be in Irish and will be relayed by Radio na Gaeltachta.
PARISH CENTRE
To facilitate the work on our new centre, the church grounds on the Benburb St side will be closed off and we ask that only those who have a mobility problem park in the grounds.
ACCOMMODATION NEEDED
Host families required for young Christian volunteers who will be working in the Parish from Friday 6th to Sunday 15th July. Hosts need to be within walking distance of the town. For further details contact Fr John.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday 2:
7.45 James, Mary Anne & Marcella Byrne, Cormac St
10.00 Edward & Kathleen Sweeney & Family
Tuesday 3:
7.45 Cynthia Curry
10.00 Burgo Meehan
Wednesday 4:
7.45 Frances Hannigan
10.00 Thomas & Eileen Brennan
Thursday 5:
7.45 Smollen Family, Meelaghans
10.00 Ellen Hackett, Glendaniel
Saturday 7:
10.00 Michael Keane, New Rd
7.30 Jim Nolan, Mon Mem
Sunday 8:
8.30 Sean Comerford
10.00 Ned & Lizzie Dolan, Emmet Tce
11.30 Christopher Egan, 1st Ann
Durrow
Sun 8 John O'Connor, 1st Ann
The next available shared Mass is on Saturday 25th August at 10am. This Mass is for anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.
DEATHS:
We offer our sympathy to the families of Kathleen Callagy, Kibride Plaza; Nora Tilley, 117 O'Molloy St.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 9326604.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Regina Dunne & Paul Cox; Niamh Ni Bhroin & Vincent Hussey; Jean Hanlon & Fergal Tully; Lorraine Feery & Nigel McCormack.
Couples wishing to marry must give 3 months notice to both Church & State.
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. The next pre-Baptism meeting is on Wednesday 18th July at 8.30pm in the Parochial House.
All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Please contact the Parish Secretary for more details.
COLLECTIONS
Tullamore 4417 ; Durrow 302; Envelopes 2921 Thank you for your support.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel:
'Could you not watch one hour with me?' Mk 14:37 Phone 93 21232
ACCORD OFFICES HOURS FOR July & August will be 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Fr. Jim Sheerin Mission Fund: Concert Monday 2nd, Bridge House.
MARTIN HAYES & DENNIS CAHILL IN CONCERT Saturday 7th, Capital Cars, in aid of Simon Community. Tickets from Simon Community Shop, Capital Cars & Heartbeat City.
TARA: Holiday to Youghal, Mon 27-Fri 31 Aug. Cost 305; deposit 55 by 4th July. Ph Mary 9323978.
POST PRIMARY DISCOS, Rugby Club, 26th July, 16th & 30th Aug, in aid of Irish Heart Foundation.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES with Fr Shane Crombie, 26th July. Ph 9351309.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
5-12 Oct. Ph Anne 9351090/0862019510.
KNOCK SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL Thursday 26th-Sunday 29th. Details from Ann 094 9388100 / Sheena 01 675 3690 or look up www.geocities.com/knock_shrine
Knock Summer Youth Festival is a national festival of faith for 16-35yr olds, organised by Knock Youth Ministry in conjunction with Youth 2000 Ireland. This year the festival is on from Thurs.26th to Sun.29th of July '07
Support Groups
Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential phoneline 057 9326604 - Monday-Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm & 6.00-8.00pm
Life Pregnancy Care Service 7B Cormac St, Tullamore
www.lifemidlands.ie
Every Saturday 10am-1pm, 057 93 41110.
Helpline 1850 281281; 9am to 9pm every day
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 10.00am-1pm, 9341831; www.accord.ie
AA Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15 pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. 01 - 453 8998 or 1890 412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Parochial House, 01-8732699;
Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124;
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1 890 303302;
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm.
1 800 323232;
Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 9351886;
MABS: Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211;
Vincent De Paul 9322072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St, 9328268;
Lucia Counselling Service, those with mental illness Helpline 1890 621631.
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 086-8157320;
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm, Thurs till 6pm , 9352204;
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 9328631;
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group
3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre. 9355061;
Meditation Mon, Marian Hostel, 7pm; Consolation Convent Wed 2.30pm;
Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1 800 201068 Tues 10am-12 only;
Anew - women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House, Edenderry, 086-1024743;
Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of month. 9328244;
Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 9327104;
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month,
7.30pm, 087 0648070 www.isarc.ie
Newsletter Notices to be in the
Parochial House
by Tuesday evening.
Charitable / Non-profit making associations only
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