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

1st January 2023  ~ 

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.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

Luke 2:16-21

The story tells us that the shepherds helped Mary to realise the significance of the child born to her.  She treasured their words and pondered their meaning.  Who have been the people who have helped you to understand the meaning of significant events in your life?  Remember them gratefully.

We are told that Mary ‘pondered these things in her heart’.  What part has prayerful reflection on life played for you?   How has it been helpful to you in deepening your appreciation for the gift of life?

When the shepherds realized that they had been witnesses to a wonderful manifestation of God’s love for his people they glorified and praised God.  Recall ways in which you have been made aware of God’s love for you.  How have you expressed your gratitude?

John Byrne OSA Intercom January 2023

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

Friday 6th is the Feast of the Epiphany. Mass times are as follows: 

Vigil (5th) Durrow 8.00pm

Tullamore 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm, 6.30pm.

MESSAGE FOR THIS NEW YEAR

New Year message: “roll up our sleeves for peace”

(Last year, Pope Francis made a plea for peace in his New Year message.  That same plea must be heard in our world as we begin a new year.) 

In his New Year message Pope Francis urges everyone to "roll up our sleeves" for peace.  He invites the faithful to keep positive while working to build a better society. 

Pope marked World Day of Peace.  He devoted his Angelus address to encouraging a stop to violence around the world, telling the assembled crowd at Saint Peter's Square to keep peace at the forefront of their thoughts.

"Let's go home thinking peace, peace, peace. We need peace," said the pope, following his Angelus prayer.

"I was looking at the images in the television programme today, about war, displaced people, the miseries. This is happening today in the world. We want peace."

The Pope reminded the faithful that peace required "concrete actions," such as forgiving others and promoting justice.

"And it needs a positive outlook as well, one that always sees, in the Church as well as in society, not the evil that divides us, but the good that unites us!" he said, speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace.

"Getting depressed or complaining is useless. We need to roll up our sleeves to build peace." 

On behalf of everyone on the parish team I want to  thank you, our parishioners for your prayers and support during the past year.  We have rallied together as community and as parish and we have grown together.  May the hope and strength of Christ be with you in this New Year. 

Fr Joe Gallagher PP

THE PARISH CENTRE WILL REOPEN ON TUESDAY 3RD 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

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 2 10.00   ....Vincent Wynter

Tues 3 10.00   ...Jimmy & Liam Wyer

Wed 4 10.00  ... Desmond Kane, 1st Ann

.....................Mary Barron

Thurs 5    7.45   Our Lady’s Mass

Sat 7 ....10.00 ..Christopher Cuskelly

Sun 8 ...10.00... Marcella Egan

                         .Denis & Kathleen Westman

............1.00.. Noelle Clarke nee Wrafter, 1st  Ann & parents Patrick & Chris

Durrow: Thurs 5, 8pm  Ger Roe

Sun 8, 11.30am, Pauline Ward Mon Mem

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Elizabeth Killeavy, Josie Morris, Kathleen Walsh, James Molloy & Maureen Hurley.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

1ST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS TO OUR BLESSED LADY OF FATIMA, as requested by Our Lady, Sat 7, Day Chapel, after 10am Mass & Divine Mercy Chaplet.

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: For individuals with cancer or their families/carers; Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .; www.dochasoffaly.com

OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: Opening hours Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Main St. (opposite Lidl)

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

MABS: Helpline 0818 07 2710 Mon to Fri 9am - 8pm.

AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun 8.15pm, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun, 1pm.

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

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Opening times Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm.Ph 0579322500; Freephone 1800323232 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  For confidential advice and support call 0579351886 or 0860419154.  www.odvss.ie

LIVING WITH A LONG TERM HEALTH CONDITION? The Living Well Programme, free online, commencing late Jan, supports people to develop the skills and confidence to live with their health condition.  More details from (041)6850676/(087)1140371 or (041)6860710/ (087) 4308735 or www.hse.ie/livingwell