TULLAMORE PARISH PASTORAL ASSEMBLY
Tullamore Parish Pastoral Assembly has had six meetings since its inception in September 2023. During this time the Assembly has developed and published a new Mission Statement which is designed to guide the Assembly in focusing its activities. As part of the Christmas celebrations the Assembly supported the ‘Come and See’ event which was held in the Church during Advent and also developed the schedule of Liturgical events for Christmas. Currently the emphasis is on preparation for Lent and Easter. The Assembly approved the Lenten Retreat held this weekend and they are planning a special celebration for young people to prepare for Easter. A Triduum Novena in May is also in planning. As part of learning about and understanding the parish more deeply the Assembly is also meeting parish groups at their monthly meetings throughout the year.
LENTEN RETREAT
Theme “Looking Up To Jesus” – A lenten retreat will take place in the Parish Centre on Saturday 17th February next. The retreat will be led by Fr Luke Ohiemi and will commence with 10.00am Mass in the main church and finish by 3.00pm. All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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.
READERS FOR 7.30pm MASS DURING LENT
If you are available to read at 7:30 pm Mass, Please leave your name into the Sacristy or Parish Centre.
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; 1.30-5pm
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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