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 May 2023  ~  Sunday

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, 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.

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

In the Gospel today, Jesus offers words of encouragement to His disciples.  Even though He is about to leave, He will not abandon them, rather He promises to send the Holy Spirit through whom the disciples wil continue to live in union with Jesus.  The fundamental commandment of Jesus is one based on love; love of God and of our neighbours.

The final words in today’s Gospel clearly indentify the conditions necessary for us, his followers, to share in the life of God.  To attain this we are called to share in the love and obedience that Jesus showed to His Father daily during our lives.  We are challenged to commit to the uncompromising message of Jesus when He explained the connection between loving Him and His commandments.

Loving Jesus, therefore, is not just something emotional; it is also a challenge for us on a practical level to love those all around us.

1ST 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 are available from the Parish Centre.  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday May 19th.

FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations to the children from Ballinamere NS & Gaelscoil Eiscir Ríada who received the Eucharist for the first time this weekend.  We wish God’s blessing on them, their families, friends and teachers and all who helped them on their faith journey to this special time.

FAMILY MASS

10.00am Mass on Sundays is Family Mass with a special liturgy for children in the Day Chapel.  

CHURCH GROUNDS PARKING

Please note that the Church grounds will be closed for parking next week, Monday 15 to Friday 19, to facilitate the laying of tarmacadam.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

John 14:15-21

‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments’, and specifically the commandment to love one another (cf. 13.34).  How have you experienced the link between love of God and love of those around you?

Jesus is preparing his disciples for his imminent departure and for a future in which he would be with them in a different way.  He would not ‘leave them orphans’ but send an ‘Advocate’ to ‘be with (them) for ever’.  ‘He is with you, he is in you’.  How have you experienced the presence of God with you in your life?

Perhaps you have also experienced the challenge of preparing another (a child, a friend) for a time when you would no longer be physically together.  Recall how you gave the message of your ongoing support.

How have you experienced the presence and support of a loved one (parent, spouse, friend) when circumstances have separated you from them?

The proof of the ongoing presence of Jesus with his disciples is that ‘I live and you will live’.  Discipleship is about much more than rules and regulations.  It is about being alive.  How has discipleship helped you to be more fully alive?

John Byrne osa Intercom May 2023

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 Martin Foy, Arden View

Tues 16. .10.00 John & Margaret O’Brennan

....................Rita Fogarty

Thurs 18 10.00 Kathleen McDonagh, 1st Ann

Fri     19     7.45 Hannah Larkin, William St

              10.00 Sadie Roche

Sat    20 10.00 William & Celia Igoe, O’Moore St

                        May & Kevin O’Toole

                6.30 Dermot Hehir, Mon Mem

Sun   21 10.00 Josie Smyth, Rahan Rd

                        Kathleen Kavanagh & McDonagh Family

               11.30 Tommy Clarke, Mon Mem

Durrow Sun 21, 11.30am:  Annemarie Buggy; Dan McGrath; Edward & Brigid Cusack; Frank & Bernadette Feery; Pat, Colm & Tim Murray; Peter, Michael, Brigid, Kathleen & Dan Fox; P J Dwyer

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Joe Smollen, Ray Whelan, Josie Lynam & Lisa Donoghue Hogan.

 BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s family Peadar Jack Cutler who was baptised recently.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €2801; Durrow €358

Envelopes €3082

Thank you for your continued support.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Urgent covered required Mon 2-3pm & 5-6pm. Please phone Pat 085-1162668

CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE AND HEALING - Unlocking the Treasures of God's Holy Word with Brother Johnson, Sun 21, 1-7pm, Day Chapel.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBANUS: Church Gate Collection Sat 20/Sun 21 in aid of local charities and parish activities.

READY:  Dinner dance, Town House, Sun 14, 7pm sharp.

DURROW NATIONAL SCHOOL: Table Quiz, Maunsells, Fri 19, 8pm. €40 per table. Fundraising Raffle, 1st prize €5,000, on the night.  Tickets €100 and available in the school.  All support greatly appreciated.

ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY KNOCK: Sat 3 June.  Bus from Parochial House, 9.30am, €15.  Ph PJ 087638 6270

TULLAMORE GARDEN CLUB: Trip to Belevedere House & Gardens, Wed 31, €20.  Details from Mark 0873843412 or Julie 0868411301.  All welcome. 

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

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

ALONE support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties.  Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm.

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm.  Ph 0579322500; Freephone 1800323232

DIOCESAN PIGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:  Departing 12 Sept. Ph 012410800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Local contact, Ann 0877914828.

MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS, REGIONAL CENACLE OF PRAYER: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Roosky, Roscommon, Sun 21, 3pm; Cenacle, Holy Hour, Confessions, with Mass at 5pm.  Ph 0860405621.