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
www.tullamoreparish.ie  
E-mail Parish Secretary:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

14th April 2024 ~ Third Sunday after Easter

 Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G.
Rt Rev Sean Heaney, P.E.
Fr. Joe Campbell, C.C.,
Fr. Fergal Cummins, C.C.
Fr. Damian Budau, C.C
Sr. Margaret Burke.

GET IN TOUCH

St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore, 

Office Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 9.30-1; 1.30-5pm.  

Phone: 0579321587 
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 (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.

THE DEEP END – ‘YOU ARE WITNESSES OF THESE THINGS’

Today’s Gospel is one of the resurrection accounts from St Luke’s Gospel.  It begins with the disciples recalling their experience on the road to Emmaus and how they recognised Jesus in the breaking of the bread.  The Gospel continues into another account of the Risen Jesus with his disciples.   Jesus interrupts the disciple’s story and greets them with ‘Peace’ (Shalom) yet, in this account, they are terrified by this.  Jesus shows them his wounds and Luke tells us that they are full of joy, but they still can’t believe it and think it is a ghost.  Jesus shows them that he is no ghost as he asks for food and eats fish with them.  Jesus then journeys with them back through the scriptures in order to open their minds.  He speaks to them compassionately, trying to relieve their anxiety and fear.

Jesus tells the disciples that ‘you are witnesses of these things’.  Luke wants to establish an important point, that these disciples are witnesses to the Resurrection, they ate with Jesus after his death and he opened their minds.  The Resurrection accounts in the Gospels are not fantasy, they are the actual experiences of Jesus’ disciples.  So often in Luke’s Gospel Jesus conveys his message through food and banquets, moments of celebration.  The Risen Christ brings compassion and joy into difficult spaces.  Today let us share with Jesus the situations in our lives which need an injection of compassion and Easter joy.

‘Every year the dull and dead in us meets our Easter challenge: to be open to the unexpected, to believe beyond our security, to welcome God in every form, and trust in our own greening.’  (Joyce Rupp)

Jane Mellett, Intercom April 2021

MAY TRIDUUM 

CELEBRATING OUR LADY IN TULLAMORE PARISH

May is a special month when we honour and pray through the intercession of Our Lady.  This year we will celebrate a triduum in the parish between the Wednesday 1st and Friday 3rd May.  Our Parish is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and so we pray through her powerful intercession.  

Mass will be celebrated with Homily each evening at 7.00pm.

Wednesday May 1st - An evening of prayer with a special outreach to families and primary school children.

Thursday May 2nd - Praying through Our Lady’s intercession, with a special outreach to post primary schools.

Friday May 3rd (First Friday) - The Assumption, praying for all of our parishioners living and deceased.

All are welcome.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” 

Isaiah 43:2

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 15 .....10.00 ....Patrick & Bridget McDonagh

Tues 16   .....7.45 ...Annie & James Kilroe

...............10.00 ...Michael McDonagh, Kilcruttin

..........................Stephen Greer

Wed 17 .....10.00 ...Bernard & Margaret Bracken

.......................... PJ Kelly, Coventry & Park Ave 

Thurs 18   ....7.45.. Monica Fernandes

...............10.00 ..Mary E Feery

Fri 19 .......10.00.. John Brooklyn O’Brien, 1st Ann

Sat 20 .......10.00 ..Phil Tiller

......................... Bernie Smyth, Arden Vale

Sun 21 ......10.00 ..Paddy Egan, Marian Place

..........................Leigh Shortall, Arden View & Clontarf Rd

............... 11.30 .Tommy Clarke, 1st Ann

  ...............1.00 .Joe Cantwell, 1st Ann & his brother Jimmy

Durrow Sun 21, 11.30am:  Sheila Spollen Mon Mem & husband Thady; Sr Brigid Healion & Healion Family; Annie Jo O’Brien; Peter & Annie Waters; Tom & Rose O’Brien; Con & Charles O’Brien

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the family of Robert Lynch.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s family Kincaid Weihbusch & Luke James Thunder who were baptised recently.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €3001; Durrow €228

Envelopes €3446

Thank you for your continued support

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LAOIS/OFFALY PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM: Families/carers of those who have died in the past two years and have been known to the Team, invited to a Remembrance Service, Friday 19, 7.30pm, Tullamore Church.

READY:  Dinner Dance, Sun 14, Town House 7pm.  

TULLAMORE MEAL ON WHEELS: Volunteers wanted, one hour daily, one day a week for one month. Details from Catherine 0872828070, Marie 0872941858.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  For advice & support ph 0579351886 or 0860419154.

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  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 .

AA:  Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.

AL-ANON for families of those suffering from addiction, Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Contact 0579346507, 0877557294, 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 . Website www.dochasoffaly.com  

ALONE support line for older people.  Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE:  Sat 4 May.  To book, ph Ann 0877914828.

KNOCK SHRINE:  Help wanted during Pilgrimage Season.  Ph 0851162668.

FREE WEBINAR: Pupils with Additional Needs in Transitioning to 3rd Level Education, for Teachers/ Parents/Carers/Pupils, Wed 17, 7-8pm.  Registration:  https://bit.ly/49xtyf4