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COMMUNION & CONFIRMATIOM
Intended dates for First Holy Communion
Sept. 11th. 11.00 am Scoil Bhríde; 12.30 pm Scoil Mhuire
Sept. 18th. 11.00 am Durrow; 12.30 pm Ballinamere
Sept. 25th. 11.00 am Gael Scoil; 12.30 pm St. Joseph's; 2.00 pm St. Joseph's
Oct. 3rd. 10.00 am Parish School
Oct. 9th. 11.00 am St Joseph's; 12.30 pm St Joseph's; 2.00 pm St Joseph’s
Intended dates for Confirmation
Oct. 1st. 7.00 pm Gaelscoil & Parish School
Oct. 2nd. 11.15 am St. Philomena's; 12.45 pm Scoil Mhuire & Scoil Bhríde
3.00 pm Scoil Eoin Phóil & St. Joseph's; 4.30 pm Ballinamere & Durrow.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Click for the full list of Mass Intentions to be celebrated this week.
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SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM: Please contact the parish secretary.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary.
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SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
(Mark 1:1-8, 14-15, 21-23)
Certain sections of the Jewish people put great store on the importance of rules and conventions as a measure of the goodness of a person. Jesus challenges this view. Where have you seen goodness in unconventional people? What brought it home to you that being a good person meant more than getting appearances right?
Even fidelity in religious practice is not enough. ‘This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far from me’. How have you experienced the importance of carrying your faith beyond attendance at Mass on Sundays? When have you seen that in others? What brought this home to you?
What Jesus seeks are followers whose faith is whole-hearted and warm, people whose religion is not seen primarily in dutiful observance but in enthusiasm for life and care for one another. It is good to be with them. Give thanks for the people you know who are like that.
‘It is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come.’ It is also from within that good intentions come. We have choices. When have you been faced with the choice between good and evil? When did you realise the importance of accepting responsibility for your own life and choices? How has this helped your growth as a person?
John Byrne osa, Intercom July/Aug 21
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WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE
‘It’s what’s on the inside that counts.’ How often do we hear this? Yet we get contradictory messages and we are also bombarded with messages about how we should dress or act, or what is appropriate behaviour. Rules about outward behaviour govern many aspects of life, from our school and work environments to our churches.
Today, Jesus has something to say about the tension between outward appearances and what’s on the inside. To the religious authorities who challenge Jesus, outer appearances and traditions are important, and they rebuke Jesus for allowing his disciples to eat with ‘unclean hands’. However, Jesus explains that it is not external actions that make a person unclean. It is what’s on the inside that indicates the true nature of our hearts. ‘Lip-service’ is not worth much if our hearts are not in tune with God. As Jesus puts it, ‘You put aside the commandment of God to cling to human traditions.’
It is an invitation to examine how we put our faith into practice, individually and as a church community. Which human traditions do we ‘cling’ to? Do we become so focused on outward rituals that we risk losing sight of the teaching of Jesus and its radical implications? Do we treat our religious life as checklist of observances, or as a real encounter with Jesus?
‘The words of the Sacred Scripture were not written to remain imprisoned on papyrus, parchment or paper, but to be received by a person who prays, making them blossom in his or her heart.’ (Pope Francis)
Tríona Doherty, Intercom July/Aug 2021
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DEFIBRILLATOR
We are hoping, with your help, to raise funds to replace the defibrillator on the Church grounds, which is now obsolete. In addition to this we hope to provide training on the use of the machine (approximate cost €5000). Tom Whelan intends to cycle 100km to raise funds for this and would appreciate your sponsorship. The cycle will take place on 22nd September 2021.
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NEW LIBRARY APP FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Tullamore Library is starting a new programme to help the older person in the community to be able to get online to join the library and use their digital services. This is a very useful app during the times we find ourselves in as individuals will be able to access books online through eBooks and also audio books.
<<Click Here for more information>>
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COUPLE & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING
In-Person and Online in Accord Tullamore. Phone 057 93 41831 or 086 4669926
or email
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TULLAMORE COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
”Early Years Programme” – online course for parents on Zoom lasting 6 weeks. If interested ph Imelda 0860879124, Margaret 0861806109 or Kieran 0871213737
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VOCATIONS NOTICE
The Diocesan Vocations Team has a new Facebook Page: DioceseOfMeathVocations & a new Instagram Account: dioceseofmeathvocations, Email:
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Ph Fr Tony Gonoude 044 9373923
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COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Ph 0818 222 024, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily.
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BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE
BTTC is offering a range of free/affordable services. Ph 0579353177/9353441,
email:
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MONEY ADVICE AND BUDGETING SERVICE (MABS)
MABS ( a free, confidential service forople who have problems with money management): Nationl Helpline 0761072000 Mon - Fri 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
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SHALOM WORLD MINISTRIES
Shalom World is a 24/7 commercial free Catholic television network for the whole family. Use the floating link to access the live "Shalom Media Gallery" or click on the icon on the right to find out more about Shalom World Ministries.
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| Given the COVID-19 precautionary measures, our churches are inaccessible for the faithful. Participation in the daily sacraments is beyond reach for them. Shalom World TV, a Catholic media ministry of the Shalom Ministries, is an official partner with the Vatican and is authorized to telecast papal liturgies directly via its free high-definition television channel. Shalom World is committed to producing free yet high-quality Catholic content such as Daily Mass, devotionals, shows, music, youth programs, children’s programs, conventions, retreats, and cultural exchange segments. The programming is absolutely free and can be watched live or on-demand. The most recent addition, in response to COVID-19, is a 4th channel to the existing 3 channels, for exclusive live telecast of daily Holy Mass around the clock, with special prayers for an end to coronavirus .
We are broadcasting Daily Mass Live from Saints Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, Co. Laois at 10:00 am everyday during this challenging time.
Bishop Denis Nulty, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin is our patron in Ireland and Shalom World is endorsed by Catholic leaders from around the globe .
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