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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 4th December 2022 ~ 2nd Sunday of Advent Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G. GET IN TOUCH St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore, Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9.30-1; 1.30-5pm. Phone: 0579321587 Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie Reception service Friday, 9.30-5. Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily. Meeting Rooms available: Contact Administrator for details of availability, rates, etc. Teas after 10.00am Mass Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Bereavement Listening Support: Ph 0579326604. 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. CONFESSIONS Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel. THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE In today’s readings we cannot help feel a great sense of expectation, something new, a waiting. We can picture a future of Christ’s perfection, which in Isaiah 11:8-10 seems to unfold like a canvas before our eyes, but in our human condition, seems more like a dream - a hope - a wish. But we have work to do and the encouragement of the Scriptures to give us hope. What is it in our lives that need healing or change? Is there something in our attitude to our family or others that challenges us? With John the Baptist there was no holding back on the road to repentance. Age is no barrier to change, to reforming our lives. Waiting may be the hardest time of all but the absence of hope is the greatest poverty of all. Advent offers us an opportunity to prepare for the Lord and His Kingdom in our world and in our hearts. Try to recognize His presence in others today’s and keep the hope alive! ADVENT INVITATION! PRAY AND MEDITATE WITH US Scripture Reflections posted weekly, on our Youtube channel (Tullamore Parish) containing prayers, a short reflection and discussions about the Mass Readings. We hope it will be of great spiritual benefit to you! Evening Prayer for Advent continues this evening, Sunday 4th, at 5.30pm. It will continue on Sunday Sunday 18th Dec (please note, not on Sunday 11th). FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Next Thursday, 8th Dec, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mass times are as follows: Vigil (7th) Durrow 8.00pm; 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 6.30pm Tullamore 1ST COMMUNION RITUAL Our next Ritual for First Communion is as follows: St Joseph’s, Sat Dec 10th, 6.30pm Ballinamere NS/GaelScoil an Eiscir Riada, Sun Dec 11th, 10.00am Scoil Bhríde/Scoil Mhuire, Parish School Sun Dec 11th, 11.30am Durrow NS, Sun Dec 11th, 11.30am in Durrow Church. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE A Christmas Carol Service will take place on Sunday 11th Dec at 7.00pm in the Church of the Assumption. It will feature the Meath Diocesan Choir (Director Jim Walsh) along with local choirs from Durrow NS, Ballinamere NS, Sacred Heart School and Children’s Mass Group. Admission is free but there will be collection boxes available for voluntary contributions to go to nominated charities for Christmas. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist came to bear witness to Jesus. Who have been the people who have borne witness to us of the good news of the gospel that God loves us – a friend, a parent, a teacher, etc...? To whom have we borne that witness? John appears in the story as one who had the courage to be himself in the face of opposition. 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 content to be yourself, without pretending to be more than you are? What was it like to have that freedom, even in the face of criticism from others? 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 may 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 December 2022 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore. 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 5 ..7.45 Ann McKeon Tues 6 .7.45 Nancy Lloyd 10.00 Mary Ellen & Michael Cowley & .....................Sr Monica Kearney & Family Wed 7 . 7.45 John, Tess, Kathleen & Joe Hand Thurs 8 . 7.45 Our Lady’s Mass 10.00 Mary & Martin Mannion 6.30 Des Hensey Fri 9 7.45 May Mangan, Harbour St 10.00 Maura & Jack Wrafter & daughter ..................... Madeline McHugh Sun 11 . 8.30 Rose, Martin & Thomas Fenlon 10.00 Seamus Daly, Arden View ..........1.00 Tess Cunningham, 1st Ann Shared Mass Sat 10, 10am: Esther, Michael & PJ Grogan & Family; Bridie & Paddy Kidney, daughter Mary & grandson Glen; John O’Brien; Mick & Mary O’Grady; Thomas Carroll; Larry & Maisie Dunne, Dunne & Gilly Families; Gladys, Michael, Billy & John Lawlor; Kelly Family & baby Damien Dwane; Mary-Frances & James Bracken & Family; Francis Adcock; Dora, John, Johnjoe & Paddy Behan & Dolores & Paul Keyes; Kathleen Whelan; Nan & Eddie Connolly; Annie & Thomas Fox; William, Catherine & Joe Egan, John Clarke & Colin Carey; Stella Horan; Alice Bannon; Paddy, Chris & Noeleen Bracken & Frank Owens; Terry Morgan; Tom & Mary-Kate Owens & Family; Marrinan & Donohoe Families; Harney & Keaveney Families; Ciaran Mulligan & Victoria Ritson; Theresa Guinan; Christopher & Mary Hughes; John & Annie Sweeney; Jackie Lynam; Ned & Sadie Leonard & Family; Joe McInerney & Noel Condon; Tom & Eileen Sheerin Durrow Sun 11, 11.30: Pat Corcoran, Mon Mem. DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the family of Sean Dolan. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s Family Reece Joseph Rizos who was baptised recently. COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €2588; Durrow €275 Envelopes €1714 Thank you for your continued support. COMMUNITY NOTICES CAROL SERVICE: St Catherine's Hophill, Sun 11, 4pm. Featuring Cheile Singers, HSE & Offaly Co Co choirs. “CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED”: A celebration of Christmas Carols for all the family, presented by Tullamore Stage School (Director Regina McCarthy), Tues 20, 7pm, Tullamore Church. All proceeds to Tullamore Parish Support Services & Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services. Tickets can be purchased on 'gr8 Events’ or contact any member of Tullamore Stage School, 087 3928477. READY: Christmas Dinner Dance, Town House, Sun 11, 7pm. MEN’S ROSARY: Sat 10, 1.15pm, Our Lady’s Statue Church Grounds. All welcome. MIDLANDS LIVING LINKS: Coffee morning Mon 5, Parish Centre, 10.30am. SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Meeting Tues 6, 6.45pm, Mercy Convent. |
19 April 2024
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