For the week beginning on Sunday 25th. February 2024

SYNOD FEEDBACK INVITATION

A meeting will be held in the Parish Centre, Wednesday 28th. Feb. at 7:00pm to offer feedback on the Synod which was held in Rome last October and to offer an opportunity for further discernment on the synodal process which will inform the preparations for the Synod in Rome next October.  It will be facilitated by the Meath Diocesan Synodal Team.  It would be helpful to have some familiarity with the document issued following the Synod, “Towards the 2024 Assembly” available on www.synod.va.

All interested are welcome.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2024

The origins of World Day of Prayer date back to the 19th. century when Christian women of United States and Canada initiated a variety of cooperative activities in support of women’s involvement in mission at home and in other parts of the world

This year the service is prepared by the Palestinian WDP Committee. <<Click Here>> for more information or visit the <<WDP website.>>

LENT 2024

WEEKDAY MASSES 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm.

WEEKDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS before 10:00am Mass.

EVENING PRAYER commences next Sunday 18th. at 5.30pm in the Church of the Assumption.

MASS INTENTIONS   

Click  for the full list of Mass Intentions to be celebrated this week.

TULLAMORE ROAD CLOSURE

On Sunday 10th. Mar. The road from Kilcruttin Junction to Charleville Roundabout will be closed from 09:45am. to 10:45am. to facilitate the 5K Road Race. Diversions will be in place.

For further information, Phone Adrian 086 1636059.

PILGRIMAGES TO MEDUGORJE

17th. – 24th. Apr, €745 (price increase to €795 after 2 Feb.), Director Fr Oliver Devine.  Ph. Amy  0876552453; 12th. – 19th. June, ph. Luke 0879113118; 17th. – 24th. July, from Banagher. Ph Carmel 0872072996 or Sharon 0879574938.

GET INVOLVED!

Getting involved in your Parish can be a very enjoyable experience!  There are lots of different ways to participate and make a difference.  We are looking for Readers of the Word, Eucharistic Ministers, people to help with our hospitality/welcoming group and to help with the plate collections in the Church.  So why not put your name forward to play a part in your Parish.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Adoration continues each day in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore on

Mon. to Sat. from 11:00 am. to 6:00 pm. and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. on Sun.

If you can spend one hour a week with the Lord in adoration,

please ring Pat on 085-1162668.

MEALS ON WHEELS

New volunteers wanted.  Details from Catherine 0872828070 or Marie 0872941858.

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Please contact the parish secretary. Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore.

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

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 providecouple and relationship counseling In-Person and Online in Tullamore.  Phone 057 9341831 or 0864669926 or email accordtullamore@gmail.com

MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE

St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Benburb St, Tullamore, Contact Administrator for details of availability, rates, etc Office Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 9.30-1; 1.30-5p

Phone: 0579321587

ALONE

A Support line for older people Ph. 0818 222024 is available 8:00am. – 8:00pm. daily.

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

SHALOM WORLD MINISTRIES

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