28 March 2023

Community Events

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[Updated 24th March 2023]

 

 
ADORATION CONTINUES in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore daily 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Mon To Sat. And 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sun. If you can do 1 hour per week in adoration please ring Pat on 085 116 2668

TULLAMORE GARDEN FLOWER CLUB:  Talk “From the Ground Up – Creating a Garden from Scratch”, Wed 29, 7.30pm, Charleville Centre. Non Members welcome.  Adm €5. Ph 086 841 1301/Mark 087 384 3412

TULLAMORE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG August 9-11. If interested, please leave your name & mobile number with Regina in our sacristy or email Fr Fergal, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Total cost: €100. Open to 15 years olds and up. Bus leaves Wed Aug 9th @ 8am and returns @ 6pm on Fri Aug 11th. 

ACCORD: Volunteers wanted to train as marriage preparation facilitators. For more details contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

1ST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS TO OUR BLESSED LADY OF FATIMA, Sat 1st, Day Chapel, after 10am Mass.

COFFEE MORNING after 11.30 Mass in Durrow, Sunday 27th March in aid of Dochas. Donations welcome.

FRIENDS MIDLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL TULLAMORE thank all who contributed to Christmas church gate collection. Amount collected was €5288.68 

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.

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon-Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 057 9328268. 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 who have concerns or are facing difficulties. Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm daily. 

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Ph. 057 9351886 or 086 041 9154. www.odvss.ie

CLARA MUSICAL SOCIETY presents the musical comedy. 'First Date' 28 Mar-1 Apr, 8pm, GAA Centre, Clara. Tickets can be purchased online on www.clarams.com.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP:  Parish Centre, Wednesdays, 7.30pm.

PORTLAOISE PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 8-15 June. Limited number of seats available. Ph 087 121 0263 / 087 125 4841

TULLAMORE LIBRARY:  Wide range of courses & activities available.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 057 9346832 for details  

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

TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Ph 057 9322500; Freephone 1 800 323232; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MUIRIOSA FOUNDATION:  Looking for Volunteer Befrienders to meet on a one-to-one basis with people with intellectual disabilities. If you are interested and would like to learn more please contact 087 850 5718

21ST MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Bishop Deenihan, 24 Nov–2 Dec.  Call: 0818 333 990 or see www.travalue.ie or https://bit.ly/3Y6h8WU.

PILGRIMAGE  TO  MEDJUGORJE: 12-19 Apr.  €775 pps. All incl., insurance & airports transfers. Spiritual Director Fr Oliver Devine.  Ph group leader Amy Guinan 087 655 2453.

TULLAMORE PARISH CHOIR New members are invited to join the Parish Choir. We sing at 11.30am Mass on Sundays and rehearse in the Parish Centre every second Thursday. Tel Martina for details on 085 763 0022 

READERS FOR LENT  Readers are needed for weekly Evening Masses, 7.30pm, during Lent.  Please contact the Sacristy.  

TULLAMORE COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED:  New members are welcome.  Ph 087 742 6297 for details. 

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS COURSE? Contact Des Regan, BDP Coordinator, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 057 9352467 / 087 969 9998. Website: www.offalyldc.ie and find us under Enterprise Supports.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND: Nov 24-Dec 2nd. Cost €2095.  Booking through Navan Travel 046 9068600.  Enquiries to Fr. Gerry MacCormack 042 9667314.

"LIVING WELL PROGRAMME" Free online 6 week group self-management programme, starting in March, for adults living with long term health conditions. To book - Contact Aine 041 6850676 or 087 114 0371 also Joanne 041 6860710 / 087 430 8735. Visit www.hse.ie/livingwell for more information.

CÉILÍ every Tuesday, 8pm, Durrow Hall.  All welcome

YOUTH 2000 PRAYER MEETING: Thurs, Holy Hour, 7.30pm, Day Chapel; refreshments 8.30pm, Parish Centre, concluding 9pm.  Ages 16-40.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023:  1-6 Aug, Lisbon, Portugal.   See www.dioceseofmeath.ie, Meath Diocese WYD.

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

PARENTS FIRST:  Parents/grandparents wanted, to offer friendly support to young parents. To find out more, call Dolores or Paula at 086 1959221 or 057 9322996

TULLAMORE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: New members welcome, Charleville Centre, Mon, 7.30pm. No experience required, training will be provided.

MENPOWER PROGRAMME: Programme begins Feb 1, two days a week for 12 weeks. Participation on this programme is free and will not affect social welfare benefits. Ph, 087-7385989 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AGE ACTION GETTING STARTED COMPUTER TRAINING: 
FREE computer, mobile phone, tablet classes, Tullamore Library. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 01 4756989.

MABS: Helpline 0818 07 2710 Mon to Fri 9am - 8pm.

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

ALONE seeking volunteers to provide support to Older People. Details on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 086 136 6539.

EMPLOYABILITY MIDLANDS:  Do you have a disability, illness or injury and would like help to find a job? Contact Liam on 086 387 3047 or Patricia on 086 145 1074 to find out more.

MOTHERS’ PRAYERS:  Meet 2nd Fri monthly, 10.40am, Day Chapel.  Celebrating 11 years ministry in Tullamore

BALLYCOMMON TTC: Social & Activities Morning for Seniors, Tues, 10am-12pm, Dun Eochla, Ballycommon. 

CE SCHEME HOME RESPITE CARE WORKER:  Details from Alison 086 021 3711 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GROW:  Meeting for those in distress, feeling isolated or low, Thursdays, St. Mary’s Youth & Community Centre, 11am. Contact Michelle 086 418 3805

BUSY BEES PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: Tues 10am - 12noon, Presbyterian Church (top of High Street). €3 per family.Details from Rhona on 085 143 5801 

MEDITATION:  Wednesdays, 7pm, Parish Centre.   

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EGION OF MARY  Meet Tues, 7pm, Alfie Lambe House, Arden Rd.  New members welcome. Ph 086 314 3302.

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