FIRST COMMUNION RITUAL
Our final Rituals take place at Masses this weekend 9/10 Mar.:
Sat 6.30pm St Joseph’s N.S.
Sun 10.00am Ballinamere, Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada,
Sun 11.30am Scoil Bhride, Scoil Mhuire, Parish Sacramental Preparation Class.
Sun 11.30am Durrow N.S. in Durrow Church.
REFERENDUMS 8th MARCH
<<Click Here>>to read the advice from the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference on the Family and Care referendums.
PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2023
The Parish Financial report for 2023 is available in our parish churches this weekend indicating our income and expenditure. It is a positive report and we have been able to run our parish, meet our obligations and carry our maintenance works during this past year. We thank our parishioners for your generosity. We ask for your continued support; every contribution is appreciated.
The Parish Finance Committee
ST PATRICK’S DAY
Next Sunday, 17th. is St Patrick’s Day. Masses will be celebrated as normal for Sundays.
Tullamore: Vigil (Sat. 16th) 6.30pm;
(Sun.) 8.30am; 10.00am (as Gaeilge); 11.30am & 1.00pm.
Durrow: 11.30am.
- PADRÉ PIO MASS
This Mass will be celebrated on Tue. 12th. at 7.30pm in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. All are welcome.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
PALM SUNDAY 24th Mar.: Prayer with young people 6.30pm.
MONDAY 25th. Mar.: Reconciliation Day – Confessions all Day.
Mass for this Sick – 2.00pm.
MEATH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will travel on September 10th. and will be led by Bishop Deenihan. The diocesan choir will accompany the pilgrimage. All pilgrims will be accommodated in hotels and there are four, five and six night options with fares starting at €769 with various hotels available. Details and booking forms are available from Joe Walsh Tours, 89 Harcourt St, Dublin. www.joewalshtours.ie Tel.: 01 2410800
Posters will be displayed in parish churches with contact details for local area representatives.
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; 1.30-5pm
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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