
Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary:
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16th April 2023 ~ Divine Mercy 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:
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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.
“DOUBT NO LONGER, BUT BELIEVE”
Today’s Gospel reading is one of the best known of all the Gospel readings. We all know the story of “doubting” Thomas. The clear message of the reading is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has risen from the dead and believing this way we may have life through his name. We need doubt no longer, but believe, and like Thomas, exclaim, “My Lord and my God”.
As Saint Peter states in his first letter: “Through your faith, God’s power will guard you until the salvation which has been prepared is revealed at the end of time”. Peter warns us that our faith and belief in God will be tested on the way ahead. It is tested in today’s world when there is so much hostility to the practice of our faith and when we are made to look foolish, naive, conservative and out of synch with the times because of our beliefs. But, the true Christian continues to believe and to remain faithful to the teaching of Christ and his apostles. We can love Jesus even without seeing him, in times of peace and joy and even in suffering and criticism. We give thanks to the Lord, and we are sure of the end to which our faith looks forward, that is, the salvation of our souls.
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL John 20:19-31
‘Peace be with you’ was the greeting of Jesus on meeting his frightened apostles. Who has come to you bringing peace at times when you were frightened? For whom have you been an agent of peace?
Thomas, doubting and questioning, is possibly a person with whom we can identify. What part have doubts and questions played on your faith journey? How has your faith been strengthened by such moments?
Note the way Jesus dealt with Thomas. He did not give out because he doubted. He took him where he was and led him along to see the truth of his resurrection. Who has been that kind of a teacher for you, gently taking you where you were and leading you on to a deeper knowledge of some truth about life? For whom have you been that kind of teacher?
‘Blessed are they who have not seen and yet believed’. That requires great trust. Perhaps you have had the experience of being trusted without having had to prove every step along the way. What was it like to be trusted in that way? Who have you been able to trust in a similar manner?
John Byrne osa Intercom April 2023
DIOCESAN PIGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
Under the leadership of the Bishop of Meath, Most Rev Thomas Deenihan. Departing 12th Sept. Four & six night packages available. For Information and bookings ph 012410800 or email
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:
A – Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B – Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C – Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that our reception of the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive.
www.thedivinemercy.org Intercom April 2023
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore. 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
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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 17 10.00 Michael McDonagh, 1 Kilcruttin
Tues 18 7.45 Paddy Walsh, 1st Ann
Monica Fernandes
10.00 Patrick Kelly, 1st Ann
Mary E Feery
Wed 19 7.45 Patrick & Isobel Doherty
Fri 21 10.00 Leigh Shortall Arden View & Clontarf Rd
Sat 22 10.00 Bernie Smyth, 4 Arden Vale
Phil Tiller
6.30 Gossy Boland, Mon Mem
Sun 23 10.00 Suzanne Heffernan
Paddy Egan
11.30 Roseanne Halloran, 1st Ann
Durrow Sun 23, 11.30am: Christy Kiroe, Mon Mem; Dermot Coen, Mon Mem
DEATHS
We offer our sympathy to the families of Sr Bernadette Bermingham, Rose Mollen, Patrick Joseph Kelly, Hugh Doyle, Vera Meehan, Bryanna Eberhard & Margaret Horan.
BAPTISMS
Welcome to God’s family Ruby Marie Byrne; Maidie Ann & Charlie Oliver Mulligan who were baptised recently.
COLLECTIONS
Plate: Tullamore €5509; Durrow €346; Dawn Mass €465
Envelopes €3134
Holy Places €1047
Thank you for your continued support.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
TULLAMORE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG August 9-11. If interested, please email Fr Fergal,
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Total cost: €100.
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: ACCORD provides a professional and affordable counselling service. Ph 0579341831/0864669926. For online counselling email:
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APOSTOLATE OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION KNOCK: Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Sun 23, 10.30am-4.30pm. There is a full programme organised for Adults and Children. Bus from Parochial House, 8.30am sharp. To book ph PJ 0876386270.
“GIN & CHICK” LADIES AFTERNOON: Sun 23, Bridge House, 2.30-5pm. Fashion shows, spot prizes, etc. Tickets €20, available on Eventbrite. Proceeds to Tullamore Women’s Shed & Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service.
CE SCHEME – Office admin position with Tullamore Show/FBD Livestock show. Contact Breda 0579321421;
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LIVING WELL: Free online, group self-management programme for adults living with long term health conditions. To book for May, ph 0416850676/0871140371, 0416860710/0874308735 or www.hse.ie/livingwell
AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.
AL-ANON Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd.
DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email
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OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Ph 0579351886 or 0860419154. www.odvss.ie
“LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST”: 12 step programme of healing & recovery, Ceile Community Centre, Kilbeggan, Sat 29/Sun 30. Ph Rosaleen 0876333437 |