WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY Fri 10. Mass of Remembrance, Light & Hope, 7.30pm, Church of the Assumption.
SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Meeting Tues 7, 7pm, Mercy Convent. New members welcome.
QUEEN OF PEACE GROUP: Mass Thurs 9, 7.30pm, Church of the Assumption. Celebrant Fr John Nally. All welcome.
CHILDREN OF MARY: Meeting Tues 7, 8pm.
YOUTH CENTRE: Rehearsal for “Peter Pan”, Sun 5, 3-5pm.
MACRA CLUB for 17-35yr olds. Meeting Mon 6, 9pm,St. Marys Youth Centre. All are welcome. For more information on what Macra do, contact Brigid Walsh on 086-0822038.
DURROW CEILI CLUB: Set dancing classes resume on Tuesday 7 @ 9pm.
AUTISM: Thanks to all who supported recent church gate collection. €1514.38 collected.
CEILI: Ballykilmurray Community Centre, Mon 13, 8-11pm.
CONCERN: Church gate collection next weekend, Sat 11/Sun 12th September. Please support.
CONVENT OF MERCY PRAYER GROUP: Resume Thurs 9, 7.30-8.30pm. All welcome.
ICA: Meeting Wed 8, 8pm, Day Care Centre. Competition for best bookmark.
OFFALY HOSPICE: Coffee Morning Thurs 16. Details from Mary Murphy, Hospice Office, Cornloft, Patrick St, 9328634 10am- 1.30pm, Mon-Fri,
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TARA: 4 nights B/B&D & transport, Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar 20-24 Sept. Cost €245. All welcome. Ph Margaret 9325718.
TEA DANCE: Sun 29, 8.30-11.30pm, GAA Centre. All welcome.
WELCOME FR PATRICK
We welcome Fr Patrick Donnelly who comes to us from Ratoath Parish. Fr Patrick is a native of Mullingar. He was ordained in 2005 and has worked in Kingscourt and in Ratoath. We know that Tullamore will give him a big welcome, and that he will have the support of the Parish in his work.
PARISH SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN POLICY
The parish policy has been updated and can be viewed on www.meathsafeguarding.ie or copies are available from the Parish Centre.
PARISH DRAW - ONLY THREE WEEKS TO GO!!!
Tickets available from the Parish Centre at €5 per line or €20 for card of six lines. The prizes are as follows: 1st €5,000; 2nd €1,000; 3rd €500; 4th weekend for 2; 5th €250 food voucher.
PARISH WEBSITE
Photos of Fr. Padraig from 11.30 Mass last Sunday and from Kilbride Cemetery Sunday on the parish website www.tullamoreparish.ie
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Parish Mission in honour of St Therese, the Little Flower, 27 Sept to 1 Oct (the feast of St Therese). Three sessions daily, given by the Dominican fathers.
The 4th National Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place at Our Lady's Shrine in Knock on Sunday, 12th September.
All are welcome to attend. See poster on notice board or
on www.CatholicGrandparentsAssociation.com for full details.
DURROW ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: Resumes Wed 1, 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome.
READY: Social evening, Wed 1, Pitch & Putt clubhouse, 8.30pm. Bus as usual. All welcome.
OFFALY HOSPICE: Coffee Morning Thurs 16. Hosts required, Ph Mary Murphy Hospice Office, Cornloft, Patrick St, 9328634 10am- 1.30pm, Mon-Fri,
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KNOCK: Pilgrimage St Pio Day, Sun 19. Details from 8621291 or 0866644722.
DURROW CEMETERY DAY
Cemetery Sunday in Durrow is on Sunday, 5th. Blessing of graves will take place after the 11.30am Mass.
FIRST FRIDAY MASS TIMES 7.45am & 10.00am.
LITURGY GROUP September meeting changed to Tuesday 28th, at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
MASS INTENTIONS
From September, Mass in Durrow on the 1st Sunday of the month will be a Shared Mass and the remaining Sundays will be for Months Memories and 1st Anniversaries only. Holy Day Masses will also be Shared Masses.
All who have booked Anniversary Masses, including those booked for Friday evenings, and haven’t made the necessary changes, please contact the Parish Secretary immediately.
PARISH WEBSITE For Parish news and more log on to www.tullamoreparish.ie anytime.
ICA: Beginners crochet, Wed 25, 8pm, Day Care Centre.
FOUND: Chain & medal, Clonminch cemetery, Sat 14. Owner contact Parish Centre.
MOTHERS PRAYERS: resume Wed 18, 8pm, Parish Centre. All welcome.
TEA DANCES: Commencing Sun 22, 7.30pm, GAA Centre. Refreshments available.
WORLD YOUTH DAY August 2011. For more info log on www.dioceseofmeath.ie/youth
FIRST FRIDAY MASS
From September onwards the 7.30pm Mass in the Church of the Assumption on the First Friday of the month will be discontinued.
ANAM CAIRDE: Prayer meeting, aged 25+, Mondays, 8pm, Parish Centre. Ph 0863494785.
YOUTH 2000, for 16-35yr olds, 7.30pm, Marian Hostel, High St. Ph 0857351210.
WEEKLY BINGO IN AID OF TEMPLE ST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Wed 8.30pm, GAA Centre.
VIGILANCE IN CEMETERIES
We would ask all parishioners to be extra vigilant when visiting both Clonminch & Durrow Cemeteries as
there have been a spate of thefts from cars recently. We especially ask that you do not leave handbags unattended.
JOB SEEKING SKILLS COURSE @ TULLAMORE JOB CLUB:
2 week FREE course in CV & Job Applications, interviews, computer skills. Contact FAS Office.
Need help to find a job? FREE resources including internet access, vacancies, phones, printer, photocopier, information & advice. Contact Majella or Peter, Offaly Local Development Company, Millennium House, Main St, 9352467.
LEGION OF MARY: Weekly meetings Tues, 7pm, Alfie Lambe House. New members welcome. Ph 0863143302.
AA Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sat 8.15pm; Tues/Wed 1-2 & Sun 12-1pm in new venue in the old Tanyard. For more details ph 01-8420700 or 1890412412 after 5pm.
FREE COMPUTER COURSES AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY! Courses available for O-18’s in conjunction with FAS & Offaly Library Service. Ph Tullamore 9346832 or Clara 9331389 for more details.
NORTH OFFALY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: are currently seeking Volunteer Drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Geashill /Killeigh area. Ph Dolores, 9362755
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED to bring dialysis patients to and from their appointments. Training and expenses provided. To apply please contact APT 9341204 or www.aptdisabilities.ie
LOST: Lady’s glasses Wednesday, brown and gold frames (Specsavers). Finder ph Anne, 0860734022. Reward offered.
FOUND: Set of keys, Chapel St. Owner contact Sacristy.
ARDEN VIEW COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE - FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY DRUGS:
Phone Imelda/Margaret 9320598.
TIDY TOWNS: Volunteers needed, Tues, 7pm. Meet Kilbride St carpark.
PARISH CENTRE Parish Shop, selling a selection of religious items, Mon-Fri, 10.30am-1pm; 1.30-9pm.
Parish Office open Monday-Friday, 9.30am- 1pm; 1.30-5pm, for booking Masses, Weddings, Baptisms, Certs, etc. Reception service 5-9pm.
Teas after 10.00am Mass, Mon, Wed & Fri.
Priest available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
BOAT TRIPS AVAILABLE
Tullamore Harbour. Active retirement groups, nursing home groups, etc welcome. Managed by Srs of Charity of Jesus & Mary, Moore Abbey. Ph 0861064051.
BALLARD TURF CUTTERS ASSOC: Resetting of turf banks urgent. Ph 9341064.
FAILTE ISTEACH - CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH CLASS
Mondays 7-9pm, Parish Centre. All nationalities welcome.
KNOCK SHRINE: Volunteer Stewards wanted, 1st Sun May to Oct. Ph Pat 9341989.
‘BE A VOICE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM’:
Join Midlands Saplings Team for mini-marathon. Free tee shirt and transport provided. Ph Josephine 0857072159.
KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB:
Mondays, 7.30-9pm, Presbyterian Church. All welcome. Phone 9329546 for more details.
TULLAMORE GAA: U 6/8/10 training - football Sat 11am; hurling Wed 6pm; ’Brien Pk
SET DANCING CLASSES: Ballykilmurray Community Centre, Mondays, 8-10pm.
“PARENTS FIRST”: Parents/grandparents wanted, to share their valuable knowledge & experience. Course available. Ph 9322996 or 0861959221, Mon-Fri 9.15am-2pm.
“TILDA” - study on Ageing currently being carried out by Trinity College. www.tilda.ie
“SHARE A BREAK SCHEME’: Family/carer wanted for 13 boy with special needs. Training & support provided. Ph Srs of Charity, 0449340980, Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm.
CHILDMINDERS & PARENTS: Free childminding info, advice & support available. Ph Fiona 9370631.
COLLECTORS URGENTLY WANTED
Collectors are urgently needed for the 8.30am and 1.00pm Sunday Masses in the Church of the Assumption. Phone 9351573.
TOWN BAND: Practice Wed, 8-10pm, Bandroom Axis Business Park. Ph 0876371031.
STEP DANCING CLASSES: Pitch & Putt Club, Thursdays, 8pm. All welcome.
BRIDGE CLASSES: Tuesdays, Durrow NS. Ph Frank 9327045.
CONVENT PRAYER MEETING: Thurs, 7.30pm. All welcome.
ROSARY & EXPOSITION: Convent of Mercy, Tues, 4-4.30pm. All welcome.
ROSARY & EXPOSITION: Day Chapel, Mondays 7.30pm. All welcome.
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