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MASS FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD
On Tuesday 16th. Nov. at 7.30pm In the Church of the Assumption, we will support and pray for parents who have lost a child.
At this Mass we will pray for all parents, family members and friends who have to cope with the tragic and untimely death of their infant, child, teenager or adult son or daughter.
We will remember with love and celebrate the lives of babies who have died before or around the time of birth. We also welcome parents who have undergone the trauma of abortion.
All are most welcome.
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BISHOPS OF IRELAND PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a particularly difficult time for those who have lost loved ones and have often had to cope with their grief without many of the usual spiritual and community supports.
To pastorally support everyone who has suffered the pain of bereavement during the pandemic, and in the context of the month of November as the traditional time when we remember our dead, today, Sunday 14th at 3.00pm, the Bishops of Ireland will undertake a pilgrimage to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock. The bishops will concelebrate Mass for all those who have died in our country during the pandemic, and for their families. At the Mass the bishops will also offer prayers of thanksgiving for all those who so selflessly sacrificed so much during the pandemic. This Mass will be live-streamed on www.knockshrine.ie and broadcast on the RTÉ News Now digital television channel and online.
The bishops invite everyone to join with them in prayer on this solemn occasion.
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ENROLMENT RITUALS FOR 1ST. COMMUNION 2022
Enrolment rituals for second class children will take place during Masses this weekend:
Sat 13th 6.30pm St. Joseph’s.
Sun 14th 10.00am Ballinamere; Gaelscoil EiscirRíada.
Sun 14th 11.30am Scoil Bhríde; Scoil Mhuire; Parish School.
Sun 14th 11.30am Durrow NS (Durrow Church).
1ST. COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
FOR EDUCATE TOGETHER & CHARLEVILLE NS
Parents/Guardians of children in 2nd Class and 6th Class who wish to receive sacraments next year are asked to contact the Parish Secretary as soon as possible.
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LIST OF THE DEAD
November is the month when we pray especially for the dead. An important tradition in Ireland is writing down the names of our departed friends and relations on the Altar List of the Dead. The list is compiled every November and Mass is offered for those on it at all List of the Dead Masses in November and every first Friday for the coming twelve months.Take time with your family to write the list. Think of family, friends and neighbours over the years. Particularly remember those who have no one to pray for them. Dead lists are available in the Church. Please fill one out, if you would like to do so and drop into the sacristy or the Parish Centre over the coming weeks.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Click for the full list of Mass Intentions to be celebrated this week.
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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.
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SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
(Mark 13:24-32)
Jesus speaks of the established order falling apart, but the collapse of the old order opened the way for new possibilities. Our church is in crisis, and the world is facing climate disaster. Where have you seen something new and hopeful emerge in the midst of all this, e.g. some action arising from better eco awareness (less waste, a community garden, et al)?
The parable of the fig tree. Even in winter it begins to put forth leaves which give a hint of the fruit to come. Where have you found signs of hope in a wintery situation –in your own life, in the life of some group, in the life of the church, in our world?
Jesus proposes no clear time-scale for the events being foretold, so the final sentence (v.32) is a call to alertness, to live the present to the full. What difference does it make to you when you are able to live the present moment to the full?
John Byrne osa, Intercom November 2021
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PARENTS FIRST
Volunteer for 1-2 hours a week? parents/grandparents to pass on knowledge & experience in bringing up children. Contact Dolores 0858565252 or Rhona 0861959221 Email: coordinator @ parentsfirst.ie
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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
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VOCATIONS NOTICE
The Diocesan Vocations Team has a new Facebook Page: DioceseOfMeathVocations & a new Instagram Account: dioceseofmeathvocations, Email:
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Ph Fr Tony Gonoude 044 9373923
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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.
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BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE
BTTC is offering a range of free/affordable services. Ph 0579353177/9353441,
email:
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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
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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 .
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