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

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:  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.

“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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 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  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, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Total cost: €100. 

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING:  ACCORD provides a professional and affordable counselling service. Ph 0579341831/0864669926. For online counselling email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 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

“LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST”:  12 step programme of healing & recovery, Ceile Community Centre, Kilbeggan, Sat 29/Sun 30.  Ph Rosaleen 0876333437