O Lord Jesus Christ, You who have given us Your precious Body and Blood to be our meat and drink,
Grant that through frequent reception of You in the Holy Eucharist,
I may be strengthened in mind and body to do Your holy will.  Amen.  

"Stars In Their Eyes"

The fundraising event in The Tullamore Court Hotel on Fri. 17th. was a great success
Click Here for pictures- or see below for link to sponsor and/or subscribe

 FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI

Pope Francis is celebrating the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ in St.Peter's Basilica on Sunday 2nd June by praying a Holy Hour from 5 to 6 p.m.  His intention is.....  Click here for more details 

MAY THE MONTH OF MARY

There is an ancient tradition in the month of May of erecting an altar in the home in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Early summer flowers 'from garden and woodland and hill side and dale' were placed around a picture or statue of Mary. Like all traditions this practice has stood the test of time. This May introduce or re- introduce this practice into your home. To be close to Mary always means to be close to Jesus.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

The PPC has decided to embark on an election process in forming a new PPC for the next three years. The new Council will consist of nineteen members, three of whom will be ex officio. Eight members will be elected by our Sunday Mass congregation, and eight will be selected by the Parish Team. On Sunday 9th June parishioners will be invited to nominate those they would like to see on the Parish Council. Those nominated will then be consulted to know if they are willing to serve, and those with most nominations will be placed on a ballot paper for voting on Sunday 23rd June. To maintain gender balance in the PPC four of those elected must be women, and four must be men. The process to elect two members from the Durrow/Ballinamere area will commence in Durrow on June 2nd, with voting on June 23rd. Further details of the process will be given in the coming weeks.

"Stars In Their Eyes"

Tullamore Parish presented ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Friday 17th May at 8.00pm.
Local heroes including Rebecca Bell, Robbie Spain, Karen Flanagan, Fr Shane Crombie, Diarmuid Guinan, Andrius Kozlovskis, Albert Fitzgerald and a host of others took part. 
You can sponsor your favourite contestant at www.mycharity.ie/event/starsintheireyes/

You can sponsor a contestant for any amount in a safe and secure way, leave a comment of encouragement for the contestant and see how much has been raised online so far.

Youth Group – The “J–Unit”

The Sunday Evening Youth group are now calling themselves the “J – Unit”.
It has been in existence for two years & has grown to 40 members thanks to Sr Genny, Annette Mona & Cara who work with the young people & lead them in prayer, fun & friendship. The “J – Unit will not meet until 26th May. We hope as many young people as possible will attend the Pentecost celebrations in Durrow on 19th May. 

Sacrament of Baptism
The next available Baptism dates are on:
Sat 22nd June & Sun 7th July in Tullamore Church; Sun 14th July in Durrow Church. 
The pre-baptism meeting for these is on Wed 19th June.

To book in for the meeting and baptisms, contact the Parish Secretary, at the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm.

Tullamore Gathering Event
This event has been planned around cemetery Sunday. Click here for more details ~ updated 17th May

Big Brother Big Sister Programme: Foróige is looking for volunteers to take part in group mentoring programme for young people, hosted by Tullamore Kenpo Karate, Patrick St. Ph Louise 0868596810.

READY:  Dinner & Dance, Sun 19, O’Malleys Main St, 7.30pm.  To book ph 9341235.  All welcome.

PADRE PIO NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE:  Holy Cross Abbey, Sun 26th May.

KNOCK:  Bus from Tullamore Sat 1st June, 9.30.  Ph 0863344722. 

Christian Leadership Conference


Eleven parishioners attended the Christian Leadership Conference
in London during the week