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Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 23rd April 2023 ~ Sunday 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. JESUS WALKS WITH US In our journey of life we are not alone, Jesus walks with us; we do not see Him but He is ever present! I can imagine myself walking along a country road with a friend sharing our thoughts on life, the state of the world and many other things. This person joins us, who accompanies us, listens to us and helps us to understand who He is and what He is all about. Who better than Jesus to explain and help us to understand what was written in Scripture about Himself and to have our hearts burn within us with a desire and longing to know Him better? “You made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in our presence” (Acts 2:28). What better way to get to know each other than by breaking bread together across our table in our homes, through the hospitality of our hearts, and to follow it through by sharing in the breaking of the Word and the Bread in the Eucharist. We are all Emmaus disciples on the road of disappointments, hurts, rejection and misunderstandings. He asks us to surrender them to Him and continue our journey with Him. We must not give up on Him – we can trust Him and his goodness. He never abandons us! “Stay with us...” (Lk 2.29) and He does! Thank you for your continued support. FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION 2024 The Parish runs a preparation programme for pupils who are not attending one of our Catholic Schools and who wish to receive the sacraments of First Confession, First Communion and Confirmation in 2024. Places are limited and early registration is essential. Registration forms will be available in the Parish Centre from May 1st. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday May 19th. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL Luke 24:13-35 Jesus joined the despondent disciples and listened to them. ‘We had hoped…’ …. When you have been upset or disappointed, who has joined you along the road? To whom have you been able to pour out your heart? Who was a ‘Jesus person’ to you, listening to you in respectful silence? To whom have you been a Jesus person? Jesus then helps them to see things in another light by opening the scriptures to them. When did you have the experience of finding your heart ‘burning within you’ with new hope for the future? Who/what helped you to change after a setback? The disciples invite Jesus to join them at table – there follows a recognition of who he is. We meet many people on the road of life. Usually we meet and pass on. Occasionally we meet someone whom we invite into our homes, into our hearts, in a deeper way. In what way in such relationships have you experienced the presence of God or of Jesus? After Jesus had gone the disciples went to bring the good news to others. When have you met others who told you what happened to them along their road? What effect did this sharing have on you? When have you done this with others? When was such a conversation ‘good news’ for you or others? John Byrne osa Intercom April 2023 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer Matthew 21:22 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore. Pre-Baptism Meetings are on the third Wednesday monthly. 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 counselling 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 24 7.45 Laurence Moore 10.00 Suzanne Heffernan Ashley Crt Sun 30 .10.00 Anne Gannon nee O’Toole Andrew Lawlor 11.30 Sean Hackett, Mon Mem Gina Hehir, 1st Ann
Shared Mass Sat 29, 10am: Michael Connolly; Peg Brazel & Family; Oivia Brennan; Annie & Michael White; Catherine & Joseph O’Connor; Jack & Kathleen Egan; Tom & Phyl Gilson; John & Esther Lawlor; Michael Halpin; Matthew & Patrick Conway & Family; John, Rose, Philomena, Joe, Rose Jnr & Bobby Kelly, baby Scully & Shem Dwane; Moss & Nan Buckley; John, Annie, Kevin, John Paul & Debbie Browne; Hill & Newman Families; Owen & Kathleen Marron; PJ & Annie Sheehy; John, Rose, Herbert, Eva, Pat & John Marron; Alice Murphy; Rory, Dick & Joe; Matthew, Lily, Lelia & Tom Gallagher; William & Margaret O’Reilly; Sean & Tess O’Reilly; Liam O’Reilly; Maeve, Paddy & Shane Shields; Ann & Brian O’Reilly Reid; Winifred Kilroe; Duggan & O’Brien Families; Peter Cronly DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Dermot Hehir, Tommy Clarke & Joe Cantwell. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s family Martha Mae Murphy, Lucy Ava Garry & Rosalie Elouise Gianna Westman who were baptised recently. COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €2934; Durrow €185 Envelopes €2458 COMMUNITY NOTICES TULLAMORE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG August 9-11. If interested, please email Fr Fergal, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Total cost: €100. RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: ACCORD provides a professional and affordable counselling service. Ph 0579341831/0864669926. For online counselling email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SAT 6 MAY: To book ph A Boland, 0877914828. SMA: Mass, Wed 3, 7.30pm, Day Chapel. All welcome. AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm. AL-ANON Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd. DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Ph 0579351886 or 0860419154. www.odvss.ie “LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST”: 12 step programme of healing & recovery, Ceile Community Centre, Kilbeggan, Sat 29/Sun 30. Ph Rosaleen 0876333437 ALONE support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties. Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm. OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: Opening hours Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Main St. (opposite Lidl) TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Ph 0579322500; Freephone 1800323232; TULLAMORE HOCKEY CLUB: Table Quiz, Fergie's Bar, Fri 28, 8pm. We would greatly appreciate your support. |
19 April 2024
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