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 â 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.
22nd July 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
St. Colmcilleâs Church Durrow Sunday: 11.30am
Holy Days Church of The Assumption Vigil: 7.30pm Feast: 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm
St. Colmcilleâs Church Durrow Feast: 8.00pm
Weekday Masses Monday â Friday: 7.45am & 10.00am Saturday: 10.00am First Friday: 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm
Confessions Saturday: 12noon â 1.00pm & 3.00pm â 4.00pm Eve of First Friday: After 10.00am Mass
Martha! Martha!
Jesus calls Martha by name twice. Across two millennia and a huge culture gap, it still sounds the same - a reminder to Martha to get a hold of herself!
It doesn't sound right- Mary was supposed to help! And if Martha didn't feed them, where would Jesus and his friends go next time? Not to Martha's, for sure.
But Jesus wasn't criticising Martha, her care, her cooking and her work are valued. What she did was good.
Jesus came to proclaim the good news of the reign of God and Mary thought that was more important than housework. And it was - Mary chose something better.
Can I let go of what I have to do, long enough to hear who I am called to be?
If you were not around, what a sad place the world would be. Good to see you!
NEW PARISH CENTRE
The work of demolition of St Mary's Hall is now complete, and foundation work will commence after the end of the builders' holiday period. The main contractors for the construction are Townmore Construction Ltd, a Tullamore based firm, who have a number of projects in hand throughout the town. The final contract price is â¬1,973882.75. The plan is to have a new centre completed by the end of April 08. We will give an update on work as it progresses, not necessarily on a weekly basis, but as often as seems appropriate.
PRAYER FOR FINE WEATHER
Oftentimes our approach to prayer is like praying for fine weather, 'I'll give it a shot, but sure it won't make much difference!' But, we believe that God hears what we have to say because Jesus prays on our behalf. We finish most of our prayers with the words 'through Christ Our Lord. Amen'. Prayer is a powerful thing and through Jesus in prayer we talk to the Father of us all, the creator of everything that is.
But why is he so hidden? Why doesn't he show Himself a bit more forcefully? Science tells us that the sun is the engine of the weather and of life, and even if it is hidden by clouds we still feel its effects. God has shown himself to us completely in Jesus and in Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit we dwell forever in the life of God.
Most of the time we are not even aware of this great mystery. Now and again it shines brightly for us. But even if it doesn't, we should remember; clouds only hide the sun, they don't remove it. We are living temples of God.
FAMILY MASS CHOIR
Rehearsal for a wedding on Thursday 26th at 6.00pm in the Parochial House.
CEMETERY DAYS IN TULLAMORE
Clonminch: Sunday 19th August, 6.00pm Durrow: Sunday 2nd September.
DODATEK POLSKI
Msze Swiete odprawiane w jezyku polskim w kazda czwarta niedziele miesiacao godzinie 14.30. W miesiacu sierpniu mszy swietej w j. Polskim nie bedzie z powodu wyjazdu O. Marcina do Polski. Wszystkich szukajacych pomocy w jakiejkolwiek sprawie prosze o kontakt. Tomek 0876640020 Wszystkich oferujacych pomoc w jakiejkolwiek sprawie prosze o kontakt. Tomek 0876640020
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday 23: 7.45 Joe, Bridget, Jane & Harry Higgins 10.00 Lawlor Family Tuesday 24: 7.45 Thomas & Catherine Egan & Mary Vickers, Daingean Rd 10.00 Colm Deasy, 19 O'Brien St Wednesday 25: 7.45 Willie Duffy, 5 Healy St 10.00 James & Marina Hogan, Clontarf Rd Thursday 26: 7.45 Patrick Morrissey 10.00 Dan & Joan Hurley Friday 27: 7.45 Tommy O'Reilly, Daingean Rd 10.00 Pat Deeley Saturday 28: 10.00 Robert & Christina McNair 7.30 Michael Colsh, 9 Callary St. Mon Mem Sunday 29: 8.30 Paul Stack 10.00 Mary Poland, Church St 11.30 Peter Flynn, Arden Vale. 1st Ann 1.00 Kathleen Goodman, Mon Mem
Durrow Sun 29 Paddy & May Flanagan & Flanagan Family
The next available Shared Mass is on Saturday 25 August at 10am. This Mass is for the anniversary of deaths only and is limited to 40 intentions.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving please phone 9326204
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Leonie Geraghty & Niall Fennelly.
Couples wishing to marry must give 3 months notice to both Church & State. For details of pre-marriage courses, contact the ACCORD offices on 9341831.
NEW ARRIVALS
Welcome to the family of God's people Ronan Liam Farrell, Joshua Michael Patrick Johnston Sheehan, Eva Marie McDowell Flynn, Aidan Nicholas Molloy & Calum Thomas Moore 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 1st August & Wednesday 15th August 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.
COLLECTIONS Tullamore â¬4983 Durrow â¬208 Envelopes ⬠2810
Thank you for your continued support
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 93 21232
CHARITY CAR WASH Sunday 29th, 9.00am-6.00pm, Whites Garage, The Tanyard. Proceeds towards Sarcoidosis Research.
GARDEN CLUB: Outing to Carbury, Newbridge and Wicklow, Wednesday 25th. Bus from O'Connor Sq, 9.00am.
READY: Fork Supper in Pitch & Putt Club, Tuesday 24th. Bus from Day Care, 8.30pm.
ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED for musician families attending workshops and Fleadh, 19th to 26th August. Details from Fleadh Cheoil Office, O'Connor Sq. Ph 9325704.
TARA: Outing to Emo House & Gardens, Wednesday 25th, from Kilbride Plaza, 1.30pm. Holiday to Youghal, Mon 27-Fri 31 Aug. Cost â¬305. For details on both trips, ph Mary 9323978.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: 5-12 Oct. Ph Anne 9351090/0862019510.
KNOCK YOUTH FESTIVAL 26-29 JULY: Details on www.youth2000.ie Free bus from O'Connor Sq, Thursday 26th, 3.30pm. Ph Helen 086-1678027.
Knock Summer Youth Festival is a national festival of faith for 16-35yr olds, organised by Knock Youth Ministry in conjunction with Youth 2000 Ireland. This year the festival is on from Thurs.26th to Sun.29th of July '07
Support Groups
Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential phoneline 057 9326604 - Monday-Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm & 6.00-8.00pm
Life Pregnancy Care Service 7B Cormac St, Tullamore www.lifemidlands.ie Every Saturday 10am-1pm, 057 93 41110. Helpline 1850 281281; 9am to 9pm every day
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 10.00am-1pm, 9341831; www.accord.ie
AA Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Mercy Convent 8.15 pm; Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm, Youth Centre. 01 - 453 8998 or 1890 412412 after 5pm
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, Parochial House, 01-8732699;
Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 9351124;
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1 890 303302;
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm. 1 800 323232;
Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 9351886;
MABS: Free & confidential debt advice, 9323211;
Vincent De Paul 9322072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St, 9328268;
Lucia Counselling Service, those with mental illness Helpline 1890 621631.
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 086-8157320;
Citizens Information Service Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm, Thurs till 6pm , 9352204;
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 9328631;
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Health Centre. 9355061;
Meditation Mon, Marian Hostel, 7pm; Consolation Convent Wed 2.30pm;
Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1 800 201068 Tues 10am-12 only;
Anew - women with alcohol problems, Ofalia House, Edenderry, 086-1024743;
Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of month. 9328244;
Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 9327104;
ISARC (Sarcoidosis Support Group) Health Centre 1st Wed every month, 7.30pm, 087 0648070 www.isarc.ie
Newsletter Notices to be in the Parochial House by Tuesday evening. Charitable / Non-profit making associations only
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