Parish of the Assumption Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587/93 51510/93 22244/93 22415 Fax: 93 51510 www.tullamoreparish.ie E-mail Parish Secretary:
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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.
19th August 2007
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P. Fr. John Nally 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 Extra Masses on Sunday 26th August: 8.00am, 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am (as Gaeilge and broadcast on radio na Gaeltachta), 12.00 & 1.00pm. Please note especially change from 8.30am to 8.00am for 26th August. 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
DECISION TIMEMost of us are pulled in many directions on our life’s journey: the world, society, popularity. Evil, selfishness, fear and sin are very much part of the world we live in, just as it was in Jesus’ time on earth. He is very clear in today’s Gospel what He expects of us and what we must work towards whatever the cost. When we live by Christ’s values we can expect rejection and unpopularity even among those closest to us. Christ knew where He stood! Both He and Jeremiah lived and died trying to speak out for the voiceless people; alleviate suffering and denounce evil. To always do what is right is a lonely road and Christ asks us to travel that road with Him and not to compromise on what is right and just. When we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and on His promises, it will be easy to stand for what is right and not to fear. ‘Think of Jesus.....and you will not be discouraged or grow weary.’ Hebrews 12:3
There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can’t do what you dream to do. Ignore them!
CLONMINCH CEMETERY DAY
Mass and blessing of graves takes place today Sunday 19th, at 6.00pm in Clonminch. Provision for wheelchair access to the cemetery is through the back entrance. This is the same as the entrance to Collier’s Brook on Clonminch Rd, before the main entrance to the cemetery. We ask that only cars carrying wheelchair users to enter the cemetery by this entrance. We remember the recently deceased and those long dead - those who shared our childhood years, those who were our companions and friends during our adult years, those who shared our faith, our hopes for the future, those who gave us love and received our own, our relatives, friends, neighbours and those who have no one to pray for them. As we share these memories we know that part of us has gone to eternity and part of them remains with us.
EXTRA MASSES FOR FLEADH To facilitate the influx of people into the town for the All-Ireland Fleadh, there will be extra Masses in the Church of the Assumption on Sunday 26th August. The times are as follows: Usual Vigil 7.30pm; 8.00am, 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am (as Gaeilge and broadcast on radio na Gaeltachta), 12.00 & 1.00pm. Please note especially change from 8.30am to 8.00am.
DIVERSITY NIGHT
As part of the Fleadh celebrations, a special night of prayer and culture for the different nationalities will be held in the Church of the Assumption on Tuesday 21st at 9.00pm. All are welcome.
DODATEK POLSKI W miesiacu sierpniu Mszy swietej w jezyku Polskim nie bedzie z powodu wyjazdu O. Marcina do Polski. Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie lub oferujacym pomoc prosze o kontakt. Tomek 0876640020 Zapraszamy na II Pielgrzymke Polakow do Knock ktora odbedzie sie w sobote 01/09/07. Wyjazd autobusem z Tullamore ogodz.10:00.Oplata za przewoz: dorosli € 15 ,dzieci do lat16 € 7. Wszystkich chetnych do wziecia udzialu prosze o kontakt Tomek 0876640020 Zapraszamy wszystkich do kosciola w dniu 21/08/07 o godz.21:00 na wieczor kultury miedzynarodowej.W programie miedzynarodowy koncert piesni oraz kuchnia miedzynarodowa.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 19: 9.00 Annie & Charlie O’Neill Dillon St 10.00 Liam & Chris Leavy, Ballydaly 1.00 Simon Walsh, Marian Place, Mon Mem
Monday 20: 7.45 Peter & Brigid O’Connor, Ballykilmurray. 10.00 Seamus & Kathleen Quaide; Margaret Delair; Mary, John & Tommy Daly
Tuesday 21: 7.45 Pat English 10.00 Stephen & Daniel Fox, Loughaun
Wednesday 22: 10.00 William, Annie & Joe Cleary, 5 Kilbride St
Thursday 23: 10.00 Michael & Agnes McGinn
Friday 24: 10.00 O’Connell Family
Saturday 25: 7.30 Liam Lloyd, Arden View 1st Ann
Durrow Sun 26 Quinn Family, Coniker
Shared Mass Sat 25, 10am: John & Kathleen Colgan; Catherine Walsh; Jack, John, Lily & Paddy Berry; Joe, Michael & Rita Cleary; Denis Dwane; Patrick Pender; Patrick O’Shaughnessy; Gorman Family; Michael Mulvihill; Joseph, Elizabeth & Laurence Bracken; Christy & Mary Gavin; Joseph & Elizabeth Murray & Family; Patrick Daly; James & Margaret Grennan; Michael & Darren McDermott; Brendan & Maureen White; Peter Cunningham & Family; Dolores Collins; Joseph & Mary Deering; Ellen Lowbridge; Winifred, Joe & Patrick Clarke, Kathleen Kelly & Sarah Fletcher; Chris, Lily & Barry Keenan; Aidan Egan; John, Elizabeth & Laurence Dunne; Paddy & May Grogan; Luke & Helen Power; Edward & Frances Garry; Iris Costello; Fr Colm Savage; Mary & Joseph Dwyer; Mary & Oliver Gorman; Mary Lawless & Michael Byrne; Thomas, Catherine, Desmond & Bridie Murphy; Mick, Mary & Nell Kavanagh; Mary Lawlor; Tom Colgan. If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326604
COLLECTIONS Tullamore €4449 Durrow €310 Envelopes €2400 Thank you for your continued support
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Miriam Martin & Brendan Weir. Couples who wish to get married must give 3 months notice to both Church & State of their intention to marry. For Pre-marriage course details ph 9341831. NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God’s people Daniel Joseph Anthony Ryan, Isabelle Helen Foley & Daire Colin Boland 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. The next pre-Baptism meetings are on Wednesday 29th August & Wednesday 12th September at 8.30pm in the Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. 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.
COMMUNITY GROUPS PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hospital Chapel: ‘Could you not watch one hour with Me?’ Mk 14:37. Phone 9321232. BALLINAMERE NS 40 YEAR REUNION CELEBRATION OCT 6: Photos or stories wanted for commemorative booklet. Send details to
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or 0863066007. More info on www.freewebs.com/friendsofballinamereschool Tickets for event available, ph 0877774079. SHS CLASS OF ‘82 REUNION 15 Sept, Court Hotel. Ph Rena Cunningham 087-9943694 or Marian Conneely 086-0629099. READY: Fork Supper, Tues 28. Bus from Day Care Centre 8.30pm. LISA BASSETT MEMORIAL WALK Sunday 30 Sept. Details from Margaret, 9328631. MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: September 12th -17th, Ph 01 873144 PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: 5-12 Oct. Ph Anne 9351090/0862019510. KNOCK NOVENA: Bus from Henry St, Monday 20 at 4.30pm. To book ph 9341485 A WORD OF WELCOME: A warm welcome to all visitors to our parish. If you are home on holidays or find yourself here for the first time, we hope your stay among us will be refreshing! Tullamore Senior Hockey Club Training in Tullamore Harriers every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7pm. New members are welcome. Tridentine Mass Tuam Archdiocese: 1 September, Saturday, 2pm Old Parish Church in National Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo. Celebrant: Father Michael Cahill, CC. Contact: John Heneghan, Tel.: 093-31273, e-mail:
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Ardagh & Clonmacnois Diocese: 21 -23 September, Friday to Sunday, - Mgr. Edgeworth de Firmont Bicentenary Commemoration, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. Mass - Sunday 23 September. Time, venue & celebrant: to be confirmed. Contact: Peadar Laighleis, tel.: 041-9887422, e-mail:
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; Nick Lowry, tel.: 01-2803540, e-mail:
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; Eamonn Gaines, tel.: 01-2896792, e-mail:
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac St, Sat 10am-1pm, 9341110
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling, Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm, 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
Grow Thurs 7.30pm, Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm; Mon 8-10.30pm, 1800323232
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
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness, 18900621631
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 0868157320
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15pm-1pm; 2pm -4pm 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. 1800201068 Tues 10am-12
Anew women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House Edenderry, 0861024743
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, 0870648070 www.isarc.ie
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