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Parish of the Assumption
Tel: 21587/51510/22244/22415 Fax: 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie
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2nd Sunday of Advent
4th December 2005
Msgr. Seán Heaney, P. P.
Fr. Frank MacNamara C.C.
Fr. John Nally C.C.
Fr. Shane Crombie C.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.
Mass Intentions:
Mon 5:
7.45 Colm McMahon, Spollenstown.
10.00 Charlie Kavanagh.
Tues 6:
7.45 Christopher & Mary Hughes, 86 Marian Place.
10.00 Nancy Lloyd, 192 Arden View.
Wed 7:
7.45 Martin & Mary Mannion, Park Ave.
10.00 Maura Grimsey (nee Mallaghan).
7.00 Shannie, Maureen & Attracta Brady, Church St.
Thurs 8:
7.45 Des Hensey.
10.00 Patrick O'Reilly.
7.30 Paudge & Noel Conroy.
Fri 9:
7.45 John, Kathleen, Joe, Margaret & Johnny Hand.
10.00 John & Elizabeth Carroll, William St.
Sat 10:
7.45 May Mangan, Harbour St.
10.00 Donal & Dermot Flanagan.
7.00 Eileen Cahill, Whitehall. 1st Ann. 8.30 Eileen Rossiter, Clara Rd. Mon Mem.
Sun 11:
8.30 Thomas Hensey.
10.00 Malachy Fallon, Park Ave.
11.30 Christina Bracken, 12 Park Ave. 1st Ann.
Durrow:
Thurs 8 Elizabeth Quinn.
Sun 11 Christy & Kathleen Carberry.
Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the family of Eamonn Gath, Church St.
If you would like support or comfort in your grieving, ph 26604.
Baptisms: It is our policy, in so far as possible, to celebrate Community 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 14 Dec - 8.30pm, Parochial House. All parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend a meeting. Contact Parish Secretary for details.
Collections:
Tullamore: â¬5148; Durrow â¬274.
Envelopes: â¬2050.
Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Fiona Pender,
our parishioner who has been missing since 22nd Aug â96
Community Activities
St Mary's Youth Centre:Tues Jnr Club (10-12yrs) 5-7pm; Thurs Jnr Club (7-9yrs) 5-7pm; Post primary club Tues & Thurs 7-9pm.
Pioneers: Temperance Week commences Sun 11. Regional committee Mass, Day Chapel, Mon 12, 8pm. Gold/silver emblems to be presented. Contact Larry 21313 re emblems.
Children of Mary: Meeting Tues 6, 8pm.
Bring & Buy Sale & Coffee Morning: Sat 10 10.30am-12.30pm, Presbyterian Church Hall, High St. In aid of Pakistan earthquake. Recycle past Christmas gifts. Fair trade coffee, chocolates etc.
Gorta: Annual church gate collection next weekend. Volunteers needed. Ph 01-6615522.
Youths Disco: Rugby Club, Fri 9, 9-12pm. Adm â¬5 13-16 yrs (1st yrs+) only.
Rowing Club: Cake Sale & raffle, Bridge Centre, Sun 11, 10.30am.
Tara Dinner Dance: Mon 19, Bridge House. Ph Mary 23978.
Rights for the Elderly Voluntary Housing Assoc: Thanks to all who supported recent Table Quiz.
Musicians' Mass: Wed 7, 8pm, St Brigid's Church, Clara. A1ll welcome. Cabaret afterwards, 9-12, Doc's Bar.
Medjugorje Heralds: Available Thurs 8 after 7.30 Mass.
Information Meeting for Farmers: Tues 6, 7.30pm, Community Centre, Kilcormac.
Liam Lawton Concert: Tues 6, St Mary's Church Edenderry, in aid of Vincent de Paul. Ph 087-2343330 for tickets. â¬20.
Lost: Lady's glasses, small frame with chain. Finder leave in Parochial House.
I am honest with myself and others.
When you are honest with people they know
where they are with you and feel safe.
When you are honest with yourself you behave
with integrity and dare to be open,
for there is nothing to hide.
ADVENT EVENING PRAYER:
Today, Sunday, 5.30pm, Church of the Assumption.
CELEBRATION NIGHTS FOR JUNIOR INFANTS:
Durrow: Monday 12th, 7.30pm in Durrow.
St Joseph's: Tuesday 13th, 7.30-8.30pm, Day Chapel.
ADMINISTRATION GROUP:
Meeting Wed 7th, 8.00pm, Parochial House.
PPC: Meeting Thursday 8th, Parochial House, after 7.30pm Mass.
HOLY DAY MASSES:
Thursday 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Masses are as follows: Vigil (Wed) 7.00pm, (Thurs) 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm and 7.30pm. Durrow 8.00pm.
RECONCILIATION SERVICES:
Reconciliation Services will be in the parish on Sunday 18th and Thursday 22nd. More details next week.
ALL GROUPS WISHING TO USE CHURCH/DAY CHAPEL must book in with Parish office to ensure that there are no double bookings.
LITURGICAL CALENDARS: There are a number of liturgical calendars for sale, available in the Sacristy.
LECTIO DIVINA: Lectio Divina will resume 10th January.
Support Services
Parish Information & Support Services -
Confidential Phone Line 26604: Monday to Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm; 6.00-8.00pm.
ACCORD Marriage & Relationship counselling Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm, 41831;
Lucia Counselling Service for those with mental illness Helpline 1890621631
Suicide Bereavement Support - group sessions for family members or friends - if interested ph Rita 086-8157320;
CIC Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm, 2-4pm, Sat 10-12 ,52204;
Epiplepsy Assoc Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm 28631;
AA Mon, Thurs, Sat Mercy Convent 8.30pm;
Al-Anon Thurs 8.30pm, 17 Chapel St. 01-8732699;
Vincent De Paul 22072;
Dochas - Cancer Info & Support Drop in centre 12 Henry St, Mon/Wed/Fri 10.30am-12.30pm 28268y
Sexual Abuse & Rape Counselling Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, Mon 8-10.30pm. 1800323232;
Women in Crisis Ozanam House, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 51886;
GROW Community Mental Health Movement meets every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in the Day Care Centre, Midland Health Board, Arden Road, Tullamore. 51124 www.growmidlands.ie
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 - support group for women with alcohol problems, Wed 8pm, Ofalia House Edenderry, 086-1024743
Mabs: Free and confidental, phone 23211
Meditation: Mon, Marian Hostel, 7.45pm.
or 1850 281281 9am to 9pm every day for the price of a local call
Alzheimers Society Carers: Meetings last Monday of every month. Ph 28244.
Adult Educational Guidance Service VEC, 27104.
Pregnant, Worried ?
Life Pregnancy Care 7B Cormac Street Tullamore
over Express Landry)
Drop in every Saturday 10am-1pm
0506 41110
website www.lifemidlands.ie
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