Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057
Tel: 93 21587/93 51510/93 22244/93 22415 Fax: 93 51510   
 www.tullamoreparish.ie    
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E-Mail website : webmaster
Parish Office Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday – Friday

To book Masses, Baptisms and Weddings, or
to arrange an appointment to see a priest
please call within these times where possible.
A receptionist and phone service is available
up to 10pm each day.

26th Sunday - 30th Sept  2007

Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Padraig Corcoran C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Seamus O'Conner C.C.
Fr. Anek Namwong C.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sr. Margaret Burke

Mass Times

Weekend Masses
Church of The Assumption
Saturday (Vigil): 7.30pm
Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am & 1.00pm

St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Sunday: 11.30am

Holy Days
Church of The Assumption
Vigil: 7.30pm
Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm

St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow
Feast: 8.00pm

Weekday Masses
Monday – Friday: 7.45am & 10.00am
Saturday: 10.00am
First Friday: 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm

Confessions
Saturday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass

IT’S OK TO CARE

The Gospel for today is one I have heard many times before, so I could be tempted in thinking, ‘I’m not rich, this doesn’t apply to me’.  That would be my first mistake.

Money, with the comforts it brings, can blind me from an awareness of my need for God and of my duty to bring God’s mercy and compassion to others less fortunate than myself.

Even if I am not materially wealthy, I have something I can share with someone in need.  I may not find someone sitting at my door begging, but my neighbour might be in need of a word of recognition or appreciation; companionship or friendship; love or forgiveness.

Just as You, God, slip into my life when I least expect it, so let me slip into the lives of the needy in silent compassion, to listen and pray that I might make just a little difference.

‘The Lord is gracious and compassionate ..... rich in love and good to all’.
                                         (Psalm 145:8-9)

Truth is always strong, no matter how weak it looks,
and falsehood is always weak no matter how strong it looks.
Marcus Antioninus

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: ‘Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love’, Pope John Paul II. Ph 9321232.
Thanks to all who participated in the celebration of the 13th anniversary recently.

FRIENDS OF BALLINAMERE NS 40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION,  Sat 6, Ballinamere NS. Mass with Fr Rory O’Brien  at 7pm followed by Supper, Drinks & Dancing.  Ticketline 0877774079.  Proceeds to Ballinamere NS & Community Centre.

READY:  Fork Supper, Foresters Hall, Wed 3, 8.30pm.  All welcome.

PEOPLE IN NEED:  Table Quiz, organised by Dunnes Stores, Bridge House, Wed 3, 9pm.  Table of 4 €40.  1st prize €400.  Spot prizes.

CHILDREN OF MARY:  Meeting Tues 2, 8pm.

CONCERN:  Thanks to all who supported recent collection - €3025.20 collected.

BRIDGE CLASSES:  Durrow NS, Wed, 7.30pm.  Ph Frank 9327045.

PRAYER MEETING Thurs, Convent, 8-9pm.

TULLAMORE GROUP BADMINTION resumes Tues 2, Daingean, 8pm.  Over 18’s.

IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOC PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Sun 7.  Bus from Day Care, 9.30am.  Ph Marie 0876722077.

HOME START Supporting families with young children:  Volunteer Preparation Course beginning soon.  Ph Dolores 9322996/
0871959221, Mon-Fri, 9.15am-2.30pm

CHILDMINDERS COFFEE NETWORK MORNING Thurs 11, 10.30am-12.30, Jumping Jack’s.  Details from Fiona 9328109.

KILLEIGH COMHALTAS:  Music classes, Wed 3, Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada.  Registration 5pm, Classes 6-7pm.

COELIAC FUNDRAISING NIGHT Tues 9 Tuar Ard, Moate, 8.30pm - Tubber Drama/Variety Group.  Adm €10.

MEDJUGORJE:  Pilgrimage 5-12 Oct.  Ph Anne 9351090/0862019510.

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday 1: 10.00 Andrew Leavy, Ballydaly

Tuesday 2: 10.00 Joe & Brigid Gilligan & Agnes Tierney, 11 Emmet Terrace

Wednesday 3: 7.45 Joe & Ian Farrelly & Family, Connolly Park
10.00 Nellie Colbert, Rahan Rd

Thursday 4: 10.00 Willie & Hugh Hoctor

Saturday 6: 10.00 Timmy Connolly & Connolly Family, O’Molloy St
7.30 Kate Leigh, 1st Ann

Sunday 7: 8.30 Timothy & Brigid O’Reilly, Clara Rd
10.00 John & Mary Brigid Gallagher
11.30 Margaret Daly, Arden Lane, 1st Ann
1.00 Anne Mannion, Rahan Rd, Mon Mem

Durrow Sun 7 Thomas Sullivan & Parents Frevenagh

The next Shared Mass is on Sat 13 Oct at 10am.  You are reminded that this Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.



Deaths: 

We offer our sympathy to the families of
Mary Coyle, nee Creevy, Manchester & late 94 O’Molloy St;
Oliver Clarke, Birr, late Park Ave.

If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone  9326604

 COLLECTIONS

Tullamore €4619
Durrow €251
Envelopes €2978

Thank you for your continued support

ANNUAL PARISH TRIDUUM
Our annual Triduum in honour of St Therese, commences this weekend and we welcome Fr Donal O’Leary who is with us at all the Masses.  The Triduum continues on Monday and Tuesday with three sessions - 10.00am & 7.00pm Mass and a  9.00pm liturgy.   Everyone is very welcome to the Triduum - there’s an open door and a place for all.

SINGERS NEEDED
“To sing well is to pray twice!”
Singing is a vital part of the prayer of the Church, and the parish has many varied ways of doing this.  We are currently looking for people to come and sing at the 11.30 Sunday Mass choir.  This choir will sing a range of music from very ancient Gregorian chant and choral music to the most modern sounds of Liam Lawton and the likes.  The choir needs both male and female voices to sing soprano, alto, tenor and bass.  To join the choir you do not need to read music (a great help if you do!), but over time this is one skill you will pick up.

There is a weekly practice at 8pm on Wednesday  in the Parochial House.  The Conductor of the choir is Andrius Kozlovskis and organist is Mr Michael Moore.  The choir sings at the 11.30am Mass each Sunday and at events such as Midnight Christmas mass in the parish church and the Easter Vigil. 
Participating in a choir is one way of contributing to the life of the Church in the town and a fantastic way to giving a little something back to God.

FAMILY MASS CHOIR
Choir practice, Thursdays, 6-7pm, Parochial House.

TEEN CHOIR (1.00PM MASS)
Choir practice, Thursdays, 7-8pm, Parochial House.

ALPHA
An opportunity to explore the meaning of life, Thursdays, 8pm, Loughrey’s, High St.  All are welcome.

PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD ROSARY
Join your neighbours for 15 minutes, 1 day a week, for the month of October.

Mon: Mary Weir, Clonminch 3.00pm
          Joey Kelly, Tinnycross, 7.00pm
         P & K Cahill, Adams Villas, 7.30pm
         May Condron Arden Heights 7.30pm
Tues: Pat Wynne, 142 Arden View 7.45pm
Wed: Noreen Corroon Arden Vale, 7.00pm
        Annie Galvin 1 Connolly Park 7.30pm
Thurs: Bridie Walsh, Moylena, 8.00pm
       Sadie McCabe, 85 Thornsbury 8.00pm
Fri:  Jean Butler, Collins Lane, 8.00pm.

DODATEK    POLSKI
W miesiacu  wrzesniu msza swieta w jezyku polskim odprawiona bedzie 23.09.07 ogodz.14:30
Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie lub oferujacym pomoc prosze o kontakt.   Tomek  0876640020

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Karen Dunne & Mervyn O’Shaughnessy

Couples who wish to get married must give 6 months notice to the Church & 3 months notice to  State of their intention to marry.
For Pre-marriage course details  ph Accord 9341831.   



NEW ARRIVALS

Welcome to the family of God’s people
Christopher Jason Leigh & Michael Greg Debniewski  who were baptised recently. 

Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month and in Durrow on the 2nd Sunday of every month. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting.  The next pre-Baptism meetings  are  Wednesday 3rd Oct & Wednesday 17th Oct at 8.30pm in the Parochial House.

Please contact the Parish Secretary for more details.

Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender, our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd August, 1996.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St, Sat 10am-1pm, 9341110

ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1pm, 2.00-4.00pm 9341831, www.accord.ie

AA Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. -1-4538998 or 1890412412 after 5pm

Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Parochial House, 018732699

MS Offaly  Austin 0863760257;Mary 9323946.  Helpline 1850233233

Grow Thurs 7.30pm, Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124

Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890 303302

Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm; Mon 8-10.30pm, 1800 323232

Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 9351796; Helpline 9351886, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 24 hour cover at weekends.

MABS Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211

Vincent de Paul 9322072

Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St 9328268

Meditation Mondays 7.00pm Marian Hostel

Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness, 1890 0621631

Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 086 8157320

Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15pm-1pm; 2pm -4pm. Thur 2-6pm.  9352204

Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 9328631

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre, 9355061

Fibromyalgia Group Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. 1800 201068 Tues 10am-12

Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086 1024743

Alzheimers Society Carers last Monday of month, 9328244

Adult Educational Guidance Service 9327104

ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month, 7.30pm, 087 0648070 www.isarc.ie

Diabetes Assoc (Offaly) 1st Mon of month, Bridge House, 8pm.  Ph 9321211 after 6pm.

Newsletter Notices to be in the Parochial House
by Tuesday evening
Charitable / Non-profit organisations only