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

13th August 2023  ~  19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

FEAR & FAITH

The Gospel today tells us a lot about fear.  Peter and the disciples found themselves crossing the lake with a storm rising.  They were terrified as Jesus came walking across the lake, telling them to have courage.  Peter duly accepted the invitation to walk on water but he doubted and his faith failed him.  He began to sink.

When we experience stress in our lives we are like Peter, tempted to have doubts.  It is then we need those encouraging words from the Lord, “do not be afraid”.  Life is full of obstacles and we need the help of Jesus to guide us.  Peter’s mistake was that he only turned to Jesus in a moment of fear.  There is a lesson for us who only pray in earnest when problems arise.  Some of us regard prayer as a last resort, not a first one.  Jesus is always ready to help us.

When the disciples were all gathered together in the boat with Jesus, the storm ceased.  When they recognized his power, calm was restored.

CLONMINCH CEMETERY SUNDAY

Cemetery Day in Clonminch is next Sunday, 20th, at 1.00pm.  This is an important day in our Parish, as we remember our dead and their families.  There will be no 1.00pm Mass in the Church of the Assumption.

We ask all families to continue removing waste material from their graves and we acknowledge the efforts that people have been making in maintaining and keeping the cemetery tidy.

The collection taken up at the gates will help us to maintain the cemetery to its usual high standard.  Your support will be most appreciated.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Eucharistic Ministers are needed for the Cemetery Mass in Clonminch on Sunday 20th at 1.00pm.  Please leave your name in the Sacristy.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTIO

Tuesday 15th is the Feast of the Assumption.  Mass times are as follows:

Durrow Vigil (14th) 8.00pm

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

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

Matthew 14:22-33

The story illustrates the power of faith.  Have you noticed that when you believe in someone or something, you can do things that would not be possible when you are full of doubts?  Recall moments when your faith gave you strength and courage.  Name for yourself the different kinds of faith that had this effect: belief in yourself, trust in another, faith in God.

When Jesus got into the boat the winds ceased.  Who has been a Jesus person for you and helped to calm a storm that frightened you or made you anxious?

The experience of Peter gives encouragement to us when we waver in our trust and belief in God.  In his doubt and fear Jesus reached out to him.  Who has reached out a helping hand to you when you felt you were sinking?

The story ends with a profession of faith in Jesus as the Son of God.  Have you had experiences of being rescued from some hazard or danger: experiences which deepened your faith in the presence and compassion of God for you?

- John Byrne osa Intercom July/August 2023

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.  Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. (Philippians 4:6)

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 14   ....7.45.. Mary & James Carroll

............. 10.00.. Forbes Family & Terence Cronly

.......................Mary & James Kelly

Tues 15  .... 7.45. Kelly Family

Wed 16.... 10.00. Joe Flanagan, 1st Ann & his sister

........................Mary

........................Maureen Geoghegan

Thurs 17   ...7.45 .Eithne Daly

..............10.00..Liam Flynn

Fri 18 ....... 7.45. Betty Shiels

..............10.00 .Dwane Family, Pearse Park

.......................Patrick Rattigan

Sat 19 ......10.00. Niall O’Sullivan, Ballykilmurray

....................... Ned, Mary & Joseph Thomas

............. 6.30 .Sadie McCabe, Mon Mem

Sun 20   .....8.30 .John & Della Galvin

............. .10.00. Martin Fenlon, 1st Ann

........................Mary & Joseph Creevy & Mary & Kathleen Johnson

Durrow Shared Mass Sun 20, 11.30am:  Leon Wade

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the family of James Spollen.

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s family Conor Martin Cronin, Sophie Boland & Vilte Vytaute Geidraityte who were baptised recently.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €2788; Durrow €218

Envelopes €2868

Thank you for your continued support.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

ANNUAL MASS AND BLESSING OF GRAVES KILBRIDE CHURCH & CEMETERY: Sat 19 Aug, 6.30pm. All are welcome.  Gate collection to help towards maintenance costs of the graveyard on an annual basis.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION continues daily in Church of Assumption.  If you can do 1 hour per week in Adoration please phone Pat 085 1162668

TULLAMORE HARRIERS – ROAD CLOSURES SAT 26TH 9.30AM-1.30PM FOR HALF MARATHON:  Kilcruttin Junction-Charleville Roundabout, Cloonagh East Junction-Screggan Cross; Black Lion Junction-Killurin Cross; Killurin Cross – Ballard Roundabout via Cloonagh.  Apologies for inconvenience, thank you for your co-operation. For info phone Adrian 086/1636059.

READY:  Dinner Dance, Sun 13, 7pm sharp, Town House.

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.

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

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

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