TULLAMORE PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “Tullamore parish is a community of God's people centred on the Eucharist and the Word of God. We gather in prayer and celebrate the sacraments. We strive to be Vibrant, Inclusive, Nurturing and Encouraging, and in our own lives we aim to live justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God.” Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 17th March 2024 ~ 5th Sunday of Lent 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. Bereavement Listening Support: Ph 0579326604. WEEKEND MASSES Church of the Assumption:(Vigil) 6.30pm Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am (Family Mass), 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mon-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 2-6pm Enquiries 085 1162668. JOIN US ON PARISH WEBCAMS ON PARISH WEBSITE. CONFESSIONS - Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel. SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL John 12:20-30 The parable of the grain of wheat reminds us of a truth that any parent can testify to, namely that it is in dying to ourselves that we can give life to others. We will never be of benefit to others if we remain wrapped up in ourselves. In what ways has your dying to yourself brought life to another? How has the generous giving of another brought life to you? Sometimes our emotions rebel at the thought of what lies ahead, and we feel like praying Father, save me from this hour. Then a realisation may come for you as a parent, a teacher, a spouse, a friend: No it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Recall times when you have accepted pain or hassle and been a source of life to others for doing so. The story presents the death of Jesus as the moment of his glorification by God. We are also glorified when the grace of God enables us to give generously of ourselves. When have you experienced this in yourself or in another? This voice has come for your sake and not for mine. The angel spoke that we might recognise the love being shown us by Jesus. Sometimes it requires the voice of another to draw our attention to love that is being offered to us. When was this your experience? John Byrne osa, Intercom 2024 LENT 2024 WEEKDAY MASSES 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm. WEEKDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS before 10am Mass. EVENING PRAYER Sundays 5.30pm in Tullamore Church PRAYER FOR THOSE AWAY FROM HOME Loving God, we pray for those whom we love, but who are absent from us. Keep them safe from all harm, evil and danger. Bless them with peace, laughter, wisdom, love and joy. Grant that we may be reunited in the fullness of love; in Christ’s name we pray. Amen Beannachtaí na Feile Phádraigh oraibh go léir BANK HOLIDAY MASS TIME Tomorrow, Monday 18th, is a Bank Holiday. There will be one Mass only at 10.00am. YOUTH GATHERING Come and join us in prayer as we walk together in the footsteps of Jesus on His 'Way of the Cross', in Tullamore Church on Sunday 24th (Palm Sunday) at 6.30pm; followed by refreshments and chat. All secondary school students are most welcome. DAY OF RECONCILIATION & MASS FOR THE SICK Two of the sacraments celebrate healing – Holy Anointing and Confession. One is for the body and the other is for the soul. On Monday of Holy Week, 25th March, both sacraments will be celebrated. There will be Confessions after 7.45am, 10.00am and 7.30pm Masses. A Priest will be available in the Church from 8.00am-1.00pm and from 3.00-7.00pm. The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered during Mass for Healing at 2.00pm. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Truth is always strong, no matter how weak it looks, and falsehood is always weak no matter how strong it looks. – Marcus Antioninus 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 18 ....10.00 Noel Connolly .....................Jim Sheppard Tues 19 ...7.45 Daniel & Teresa Cahill .............10.00 Nevin Family ............. 7.30 John Carroll Wed 20.... 10.00 Paddy & Ellen McDonagh .............7.30 Emily Mansell nee Leavy, USA, & Leavy Family, Ballydaly Fri 22 ......10.00 Angela Bohane .............7.30 Tommy Corroon .....................John O Beirne Sat 23 ..... 6.30 Gossy Boland, 1st Ann Sun 24 ....8.30 Dan, Maureen, Rosaleen, Kay & Mary Cleary & Family .............10.00 Paddy, Kathleen, Noel, Ann & Rhona Cunningham & Family & James O’Connor .............11.30 Sean Hackett, 1st Ann ....................Gerry McGee, 1st Ann ............1.00 Brendan Dagg, 1st Ann ....................James O’Connor, 1st Ann Sat 23, 10am: Michael Scully, parents Michael & Bridie; Peter Leonard; Mary & Malachy Fallon; Sean Cronly; Billy & Maureen Quinlan; Davis Family; Margaret, Thomas & Michael Lawlor; Anna & Jim Hogan & Family; Mary, Edward & Michael Conroy; Mary & Gerry Fitzsimons; Sarah & Edward Kelly; Noel Boland; Davis Family; Tom Joe & baby Sheil; Maisie Heffernan; Teresa & Patrick Pender; Jimmy Dooner; Mary Frances & James Bracken & Family; Kevin Phelan, John & Christina Delaney; Angela & Michael Conlon, O’Toole & Conlon Families; Michael & Kay Hannon; Gerry Martin; Michael O’Toole; Rachel Byrne; Denis Harte; John & Dr Betty Thomas; Bernie, Margaret, Michael, John, Paddy, Lawrence, Tracy, baby Ellen & Mike Ward; Jack, Julia & Aidan Lambe, Betty Darby, Eleanor Cregan, June Martin & Josh Donnelly; Peter & Kathleen Daly.
Durrow Sun 24, 11.30am: Christopher Kilroe, 1st Ann DEATHS We offer our sympathy to the families of Donal Buckley, Danny O’Brien, Irene Duffy, William Hanlon & Laimonas Galminas. BAPTISMS Welcome to God’s family George Francis Bracken & Hannah Mai O’Connor who were baptised recently. COLLECTIONS Plate: Tullamore €2943; Durrow €224 Envelopes €2487 Thank you for your continued support COMMUNITY NOTICES READY: Easter Dinner Dance, Sun 24, Town House 7pm. Looking forward to seeing Easter Bonnets & Caps. PARKINSON’S IRELAND- OFFALY BRANCH: Meeting Wed 20, 2.30pm, Charleville Centre; speaker Speech & Language Therapist. ST VINCENT DE PAUL, OFFALY ST: Ph 0579346507, 0877557294 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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 . DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: Mucklagh Church, 7th April. Confessions, 2.30pm, Mass 3pm. All welcome. MEATH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: September 10. Details and booking forms are available from Joe Walsh Tours, 89 Harcourt St, Dublin. Tel.: 01 2410800 www.joewalshtours.ie |