TULLAMORE PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

“Tullamore parish is a community of God's people centred on the Eucharist and the Word of God. We gather in prayer and celebrate the sacraments.  We strive to be Vibrant, Inclusive, Nurturing and Encouraging, and in our own lives we aim to live justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God.”  

Parish of the Assumption

Area Code: 057 Tel: 93 21587 - 93 22415 Fax: 93 51510
www.tullamoreparish.ie  
E-mail Parish Secretary:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

28th April 2024 ~ Fifth Sunday after Easter

Fr. Joseph Gallagher, P.P., V.G.
Rt Rev Sean Heaney, P.E.
Fr. Joe Campbell, C.C.,
Fr. Fergal Cummins, C.C.
Fr. Damian Budau, C.C
Sr. Margaret Burke.

GET IN TOUCH

St Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore, 

Office Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 9.30-1; 1.30-5pm.  

Phone: 0579321587 
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Web: www.tullamoreparish.ie

Reception service Monday to Friday, 9.30-5pm.  

Priest available for emergencies 24 hours daily.

Meeting Rooms available: Contact Administrator for details of availability, rates, etc.
Teas after 10.00am Mass Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Bereavement Listening Support:  Ph 0579326604.

WEEKEND MASSES

Church of the Assumption:(Vigil) 6.30pm

Sunday 8.30am, 10.00am (Family Mass), 11.30am & 1.00pm

Durrow:  Sunday 11.30am

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday-Friday 7.45am, 10.00am

Saturday 10.00am 

First Friday 7.45am & 10.00am

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Mon-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 2-6pm Enquiries 085 1162668.

JOIN US ON PARISH WEBCAMS ON PARISH WEBSITE.

 CONFESSIONS - Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel.

THE DEEP END – BOUND TOGETHER

Have you ever visited a vineyard, with its rows of vines, heavy with clusters of ripe grapes?  If you’re not familiar with vines, think of an apple tree laden with apples, or a fruit bush ripe for picking.  In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine to describe his relationship with his disciples.  He tells them that he is the vine, and they are the branches.  The life of Jesus flows into us and sustains us, and this is the reason our lives can bear fruit in love, in kindness, patience, compassion and welcome.

The symbolism of the vine works on many levels.  If a branch is separated from the vine, it cannot flourish on its own.  It must be connected to the vine from which it gets nourishment.  Each of us must be firmly rooted in Jesus and nourish that relationship.  He invites us to ‘remain’ in him – to rest in him, to be part of him.  And if you look at a vine plant, often its branches are so entangled, it can be hard to know where one ends and another begins.  We note that Jesus is addressing the disciples as a group rather than as individuals: ‘you are the branches’.  We are a community, and we grow together, bound together by the love of God.

Today, we reflect on what it means to be so intimately connected with Jesus, the true vine.  We bring to mind the many gifts he has given us, and the ways in which his love bears fruit in our lives.

Tríona Doherty, Intercom May 2021

MAY TRIDUUM

CELEBRATING OUR LADY IN TULLAMORE PARISH

This coming week we will celebrate our Parish Triduum in honour of Our Lady.  You are welcome to write petitions and leave them in the box at Our Lady’s statue.  These intentions and petitions will be remembered and prayed for throughout the Triduum.  Mass will be celebrated with Homily each evening at 7.00pm and we would like to welcome all parishioners to come along.

Wednesday 1st:  An evening of prayer, with a special outreach to families and primary school children.  Music will be provided by the Family Mass Group and homily by Fr. Joe Campbell.

Thursday 2nd:  Praying through Our Lady’s intercession with a special outreach to post primary schools. Music will be provided by Shalom and homily by Fr. Damian Budãu.

Friday 3rd (First Friday):  The Assumption, praying for all of our parishioners living and deceased.  Music will be provided by the Parish Choir and homily by Fr. Joe Gallagher.

Thanks to the Parish Pastoral Assembly for organising the Triduum and we pray that those who attend and all people of the Parish will receive many graces and blessings.

1ST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION 2025

The Parish runs a preparation programme for pupils who are not attending one of our Catholic Schools and who wish to receive the sacraments of First Confession, First Communion and Confirmation in 2025.  Places are limited and early registration is essential.  Registration forms will be available in the Parish Centre from Wednesday May 1st.  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday May 24th.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore.  Pre-Baptism Meetings are on the third Wednesday monthly.  Contact the Parish Secretary.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary at least three months in advance.  All couples getting married must complete a pre-marriage course.  Contact ACCORD 0579341831 or www.accord.ie. 

ACCORD also provide couple and relationship counselling In-Person and Online in Tullamore.  Phone 057 9341831 or 0864669926 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NB:  NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN MUST BE IN THE PARISH CENTRE BY 9.30AM WEDNESDAY.

Only notices from parish groups, non-profit making organizations & clubs included

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 29 ..10.00 ...Peg Brazel & Family, Ballydaly

......................Paddy & Annie Byrne

Thurs   2 10.00 ..Frances McCormack & Johnny Pidgeon

Sat   4 ...10.00 ..Anne Gannon nee O’Toole

......................Stephen McNeill, Collins Lane

  ...........6.30 ..Joe Smollen 1st Ann

.....................Jose Varghese, 1st Ann 

Sun   5   ..8.30 ..Mary ‘Moll’ Kelly

.....................Annama Kuriakose Achamma

........... 10.00 ..Sean Larkin, Arden View

.....................Houlihan Family

  ...........1.00.. Joe Heffernan, Henry St, Mon Mem

Durrow Sun 5, 11.30am:  Paddy & Pauline Kilroe & Bernadette Rickard; John & Mary Murray; Michael Murphy; Jim & Nan Donoghue & Murray Family; Joe Heffernan; John, Jenny & James Donoghue, Colgan & Donoghue Families

DEATHS

We offer our sympathy to the families of Kathleen Hanley, Dermot Deasy, Michael Gowran, Barbara Ryan, Geraldine Adams & Brian Daly

BAPTISMS

Welcome to God’s family Chloe Ann Mills, Kobe Michael Keogh, Kaci Beth McEvoy, Lewis Younge & Willow Claire Lambe McCarthy who were baptised recently.

COLLECTIONS

Plate: Tullamore €2706; Durrow €259

Envelopes €1920

Vocations:  Tullamore €2826.13; Durrow €194

Trócaire €10942

Thank you for your continued support which this week helped towards our insurance costs of €19598.67. 

COMMUNITY NOTICES

PUBLIC ROSARY:  Sat 4, 1.00pm, Town Park, Cemetery area.  All welcome.

OFFALY VOLUNTEER CENTRE: To register your voluntary organisation or become a volunteer, ph 0830154669. Look us up on www.volunteeroffaly.ie

AA:  Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.

AL-ANON for families of those suffering from addiction, Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Contact 0579346507, 0877557294, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 0579328268. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Website www.dochasoffaly.com  

ALONE support line for older people.  Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily.

OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: Opening hours Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Main St. (opposite Lidl)

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE:  Sat 4 May.  To book, ph Ann 0877914828.

FLAME OF LOVE CONFERENCE: “Ignite our youth and unite families”, Knock 17/18 May (Pentecost Weekend).To register or for more information: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.flameoflove.ie

“TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC MARRIAGE: HOW TO TRULY FLOURISH”:  Talk, Tues 30, 7.30pm, Clara Parish Centre.