28 March 2024

Sunday 16th. May 2021

 

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TICKETS FOR WEEKEND MASSES

 

Tickets will be required for Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses only and will be available at the Parish Centre, from each  Monday, 9.30am-5.00pm, for the following weekend. 

 

 

 

DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS

Bishop Deenihan has announced Diocesan changes. Included is the appointment of Fr. Joe Campbell to Tullamore as curate. We will be very glad to welcome Fr. Joe to our community. He spent some time here as a deacon and he has served in Drogheda and Mullingar parishes. We are very fortunate to be getting an extra priest and please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

CHRISM MASS

The Chrism Mass will take place in Mullingar Cathedral on Thursday 27 May at 7.00pm. As numbers will be limited due to Covid-19 restrictions, admission will be by ticket only for members of the faithful so that we avoid the situation of having to turn people away on the night.   If you wish to attend, contact the Diocesan Office ph. 0449348841/email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before Friday 21st May.
Tickets will be posted to you directly. 

MASS INTENTIONS   

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

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Please contact the parish secretary.

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

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary. 

ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE SEEKING
MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME FACILITATORS

Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators.

Accord is seeking registration of interest from those who have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. 

Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service has 54 centres in dioceses throughout the country. 

Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally in accordance with best practice. 

Contact Aisling on 01 505 3112 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The closing date for receipt of registration of interest forms to be included in Selections for this year is Friday May 28th

Registration of Interest form and additional information about becoming a facilitator is available on www.accord.ie. 

See “In person online counselling” poster

See “Marriage preparation recruitment” poster

COUPLE & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING

In-Person and Online in Accord Tullamore.  Phone 057 93 41831 or 086 4669926
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SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

Mark 16:15-20

Jesus had rebuked the apostles for their lack of faith.  Despite this he commissioned them to bring the Good News to the whole world.  Witnesses to the Good News do not have to be perfect.  There is encouragement to us in this.  The lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic prompted many to reach out to others in new and welcome ways.  To whom have you brought good news?  Who has been a messenger of good news to you?

Jesus then tells them that their witness will have quite dramatic effects, helping people to overcome demons, bring them peace and healing.  Things happen when we have belief in ourselves and in God.  Strong faith can enable us to meet and overcome difficulties, in ways that waverers cannot do.  Perhaps you had experience of this?

The ascension marked the end of the visible presence of Jesus with the disciples, but he would be with them in other ways.  ‘The Lord worked with them’.  Sometimes we can experience that death is not the end of the presence of someone significant to us.  We can experience the unseen presence and influence of a parent, a friend, or an inspiriting leader, after they have died.  Has this happened for you?  Have you also experienced the hidden presence of the Lord working with you?

John Byrne osa, Intercom May 2021

FREE WEBINARS FOR PARENTS

Managing the Transition from Primary to Secondary School for Families of Children with Dyspraxia/DCD, Mon 17, 7pm. 
Booking:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dP-oA_dPRRmm
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Reducing Anxiety in Children aged 4-14 Years:FEARless Free Zoom Webinar for Parents Tues 18,7pm. 
Booking:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/
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Transition from Primary to Post Primary for Students with Special Educational Needs (Parents Webinar) Mon 31, 7pm. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UnB2vuWrRyC4nsm1VWinlw

NEW LIBRARY APP FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Tullamore Library is starting a new programme to help the older person in the community to be able to get online to join the library and use their digital services. This is a very useful app during the times we find ourselves in as individuals will be able to access books online through eBooks and also audio books.

<<Click Here for more information>>

TULLAMORE COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

”Early Years Programme” – online course for parents on Zoom lasting 6 weeks.  If interested ph Imelda 0860879124, Margaret 0861806109 or Kieran 0871213737

VOCATIONS NOTICE

The Diocesan Vocations Team has a new Facebook Page: DioceseOfMeathVocations   & a new Instagram Account:  dioceseofmeathvocations, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Ph Fr Tony Gonoude 044 9373923

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  Ph 0818 222 024, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily.

BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE

BTTC is offering a range of free/affordable services.  Ph 0579353177/9353441, 
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

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

Shalom World is a 24/7 commercial free Catholic television network for the whole family. Use the floating link to access the live "Shalom Media Gallery" or click on the icon on the right to find out more about Shalom World Ministries.

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Given the COVID-19 precautionary measures, our churches are inaccessible for the faithful. Participation in the daily sacraments is beyond reach for them. Shalom World TV, a Catholic media ministry of the Shalom Ministries, is an official partner with the Vatican and is authorized to telecast papal liturgies directly via its free high-definition television channel. Shalom World is committed to producing free yet high-quality Catholic content such as Daily Mass, devotionals, shows, music, youth programs, children’s programs, conventions, retreats, and cultural exchange segments. The programming is absolutely free and can be watched live or on-demand. The most recent addition, in response to COVID-19, is a 4th channel to the existing 3 channels, for exclusive live telecast of daily Holy Mass around the clock, with special prayers for an end to coronavirus .

We are broadcasting Daily Mass Live from Saints Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, Co. Laois at 10:00 am everyday during this challenging time.

Bishop Denis Nulty, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin is our patron in Ireland  and Shalom World is endorsed by Catholic leaders from around the globe .