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Parish of the Assumption
Area Code: 057
Tel: 9321587/9351510/9322244/9322415 Fax: 9351510
www.tullamoreparish.ie
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17th Sunday of the Year
30th July 2006
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Frank MacNamara C.C.
Fr. John Nally C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.C.
Fr. Jonny McEvoy S.S.C.
Sr. Genny Hassey
Sunday Mass Times:
Vigil: 7.00pm & 8.30pm;
Sun: 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm.
Durrow: 11.30am.
Hospital Chapel: 9.00 a.m. Sunday & Friday
Confessions:
Sat 12-1pm; 3-4pm.
Eve of 1st Fri 10.30 am
Mass Intentions
Mon 31: 10.00 Luke & Helen Power.
Tues 1: 7.45 Elizabeth Larkin, William. 10.00 Kathleen & Michael Scully, Arden Rd.
Wed 2: 7.45 Tom & Annie Carroll. 10.00 Tom McKenna.
Thur 2: 7.45 Edward Joy, Arden Vale. 10.00 Edward & Pauline O'Connor. Sat 5: 10.00 Fiachra Ryan. 7.00 Martin Dolan, Arden View. 1st Ann. 8.30 Paddy Vicars, 91 Marian Place. 1st Ann.
Sun 6: 8.30 Margaret Deevy, 14 O'Molloy St. 10.00 Denis & Una McSweeney, New Road. 11.30 Tom Daly, Thornsberry Estate, Mon Mem. 1.00 I.N.F.
Durrow:
Fri 4: John O'Connor, Mon Mem (8 pm) Sun 6 Quinn Family, Conifer.
Next Shared Mass Sat 26th Aug 10am. You are reminded that this Mass is meant for anniversary of deaths only and that the number of intentions is limited to 40.
Deaths:
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Seamus Morris, Spollenstown;
Dr Patrick Morrissey, Adams Villas.
Baptisms:
Baptisms are in Tullamore on the 1st Sunday & 3rd Saturday of the month and in Durrow the 2nd Sunday of the month. Next pre-Baptism meeting - Wed 2 & Wed 16 Aug - 8.30pm, Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Weddings
Congratulations to
Fiona Rattigan & Ray Delaney;
Kimberly Kerrigan & Patrick Doyle;
Melissa Doyle & Patrick McInerney;
Valerie Waters & Gabriel Ryan;
Andreena Lawlor & Joseph Mooney;
Deirdre McDermott & Patrick O'Donnell;
Sabrina Lacomber & Ronan Mulhern;
Dolores Wallace & Robert Thornton;
Olivia Roche & Alan Kane;
Martha Alexander & Cathal Loughman;
Charlotte Bracken & Kevin Keegan;
Maria Gallagher & Martin Hynes;
Emer Mahon & Mark Thornton;
Caroline Healy & Ian Dunne.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Clonminch Cemetery day is on Sunday 20th August at 6.00pm.
Durrow Cemetery Day is on Sunday 10th September.
Community  Activities
24-Hour Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration - Hospital Chapel.
If you can spare one hour a week ph 9321232.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Sun Aug 13.
Bus from William St, 9.30am. Adults â¬12; children â¬6, Ph PJ 9321836/086-3680877 for details.
Internet Guide for Polish Catholics:
www.polish-chaplaincy.ie - available both in English & Polish and containing news of retreats & vigils etc. The Polish chaplain in Ireland is Fr Jaroslaw Marszkiewica - 0872393234;
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Youth Centre:
Next Rehearsal for "Fame", 16th Aug, 7pm.
Secular Franciscans:
Meeting Tues 1, 7pm, Mercy Convent. All members please attend.
Thornsberry Estate Residents Assoc:
Mass in the Estate, Mon 13, 7pm. All welcome.
Tara: Holiday to Inishowen,
18 Sept. Bookings to Mary, 9323978 by 9th Aug.
Ready:
Bus from Day Care, Tues 1, 8.30pm to Pitch & Putt Club.
Public Consultation Tullamore/Kilbeggan Link Road:
Open day to discuss same, Wed 2, 10am-8pm, Clonamore House. Details from Project Liaison Officer Roads Section, Offaly Co Council, 9346816.
Home Respite Worker
for Tullamore/Cappincur/Ballydaly Area: Assist the Family Carer with His/ Her duties at home. Must be willing to participate in training courses. Details from The Carers Association, Bolger House, Patrick Street 9322920
MMM National Cenacle in Knock for priests and laity,
Sat 5. Bus from Mercy Convent 9.30am. Ph Sadie 9352931 or Sr Rita 9321221.
Date for your Diary
Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, in concert, Church of the Assumption, Wednesday 16th Aug, 8pm. More details later.
PARISH CAR PARK
The increased use of our car park at St Brigid's Place/Store St, reflects the new demand created by the introduction of parking charges in the town.
Parishioners who use the Car Park when they attend Mass or any other celebration in the Church, are welcome to use it free of charge. The exit barrier remains open each morning from 10.00-11.00am to cater for those attending 10.00am Mass.
On the occasions of weddings and funerals, the barrier will be open for one hour after the estimated conclusion of the ceremony.
We wish all our parishioners to understand that there is no intention to charge them for the use of the Car Park on any occasion that they attend a celebration in our Parish Church. Meanwhile, patrons of the Car Park seem happy to have it available at a charge of â¬2 per day.
Also we would like to remind people that while the Church grounds are open to those attending Masses in the mornings, the barrier closes automatically at 11.30am unless there is a funeral or wedding. Therefore we would ask you to please ensure that your car is out the grounds by 11.30am. Thank you.
Middle East Conflict
"....We in Trócaire will continue to meet the short term needs of our partners in the Middle East, while at the same time advocating for human rights to be respected and international law to be upheld in the long term. For more information about our current campaign to help end the crisis please visit our website: www.trocaire.org
We ask that you keep the people of the region in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days and weeks. Pope Benedict in his recent appeal for peace in the Middle East states, "â¦neither terrorist acts nor reprisals, especially when they entail tragic consequences for the civilian population, can be justified."
(Extract from letter sent by Justin Kilcullen, Director Trocaire)
Bishop Smith has suggested that all parishes should afford people an opportunity to support families who are suffering in the present conflict. Please place your contribution in an envelope clearly marked LEBANON, and hand it in at Mass next Sunday. All contributions will be forwarded to Bishop Smith promptly for distribution to those most at risk.
A MIRACLE
Imagine five barley loaves and two fish to feed five thousand people! It is beyond our human understanding.
Once again, Jesus just wanted to give us a sign, to show us that He is the source of everything we need. He is asking us to trust him completely. That small boy couldn't have foreseen the good his little contribution of food would become when he gave it to Jesus.
But on that hillside, on the day before the Passover, Jesus gave us a foretaste of the Eucharist....
"He took the loaves, gave thanks, and gave them out to all. He did the same with the fish giving out as much as was wanted." (Jn 6:11-12)
Collections:
Tullamore: â¬4140; Durrow â¬190. Envelopes: â¬1758.
Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender ,
our parishioner who has been missing
since 22nd August 1996
Beware of hypocrisy - it is better to be one-sided than two-faced!
Support Services
Parish Information & Support Services - Confidential phoneline 26604 - 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, 41110.
Helpline 1850281281; 9am to 9pm every day
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm, 41831;
Meditation Mon, Marian Hostel, 7.45pm;
MABS: Free & confidential debt advice, 23211;
Lucia Counselling Service, those with mental illness Helpline 1890621631.
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions - Rita 086-8157320;
CIC Mon-Fri 9.15am-1pm, 2-4pm, Thurs till 6pm ,52204;
Epilepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 28631;
AA Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30pm 01-4538998;
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, 17 Chapel St. 01-8732699;
Vincent De Paul 22072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Offaly St, 28268;
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm. 1800323232;
Women in Crisis Esker House, Patrick St, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 51886;
Grow Thurs 7.30pm Day Care Arden Rd, 51124;
Aware Mon 8.45pm Community Mental Health Centre 1890303302;
Breastfeeding Support Group 3rd Thurs, 8pm, Education Resource Centre Hospital. 0502-24317;
Fibromyalgia Group: Last Tues of month, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Helpline 1800201068 Tues 10am-12 only;
Anew - women with alcohol problems, Wed 8pm, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743;
Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of month. 28244;
Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 27104.
Bulletin Notices must be in to the Parochial House by lunchtime Wednesdays. Clubs and non-profit making associations only. |
