THANK YOU Sincere thanks to all who helped in any way to make Christmas so memorable in our Churches and also to those who delivered Christmas Cards. Also a big thank you to all who contributed to Parish Services Church Gate Collection and to those who helped at the gates.
HOLY DAY Thursday 6th January is a Holy Day.
Masses will be as follows: 7.30pm (Tuesday Vigil), 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm. Durrow 8.00pm.
CHILDREN BAPTISED IN 2010
Parents and their children are invited to the celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday 9th January, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, at 10.00am in the Church of the Assumption. Children baptised during the past year will receive a special blessing and prayer cards will be distributed at the end of Mass.
MESSAGE FROM TROCAIRE
Trócaire has expressed sincere thanks to everyone in the parish and throughout the diocese for their support in 2010 - not just during their Christmas Global Gift campaign but during Lent and following the recent disasters in Haiti and Pakistan. Trócaire wishes you and your families a happy and peaceful new year.
OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: Thanks to all who supported recent ‘Handbags & Hats for Hope”. Over €2000 raised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you don’t have to go through it alone. Contact Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service (ODVSS) on our Confidential Information Line 057 9351886. (Open Mon to Fri 10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm).
LOST: Miraculous gold ring. Finder please leave in Parochial House.
CD FOR CRUMLIN HOSPITAL Pat Heffernan thanks all who supported or helped in any way with the recent launch of CD in aid of Crumlin Hospital. CD's available in Parish Centre
ACCORD: New office hours from 4th Jan: 9.30am-2.30pm, Mon-Fri.
“A WINTER’S TALE” POSTPONED: Due to the on-going weather difficulties, the Winter’s Tale Concert has had to be re-scheduled for Sunday, Jan 9, Church of the Assumption at 5pm.
BALLYKILMURRAY CEILI Mon, 8pm.
BINGO in aid of Temple St Children’s Hospital, GAA Centre, Wed, 8.30pm.
FOUND: Neck chain. Owner leave details in Parish Centre.
VIGILANCE IN PARISH CEMETERIES
We would ask all parishioners to be extra vigilant when visiting our cemeteries. Do not leave bags or valuables in your car. Lock them in the boot or leave them at home.
FOUND: Ring, Church of the Assumption. Ph 0877619987.
MASS SERVERS: If any pupils in the parish would like to become a Server at Mass in the Parish Church, you can pick up an application form in the Parish Centre. Serving training will begin on December 4th. New servers must have their completed forms - which includes information of the Parish Child Protection Policy - returned to Fr Shane at the Parish Centre, before they begin training. Altar Serving is open to all children from 3rd class up.
CLUAIN DARACH COMMUNITY CENTRE: - Daingean Rd. Meeting rooms available. Ph Oaklee Housing Trust 1890886226
MID OFFALY HOUSING ASSOC FOR ELDERLY: House vacant, Ard Aoibhinn Mountbolus. Ph 9354867 before 10th.
MOTHER’S PRAYERS now on Tuesdays, 8pm, Parish Centre. (Note change of day)
FOUND: Chain & medal, Clonminch cemetery, Sat 14. Owner contact Parish Centre.
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.
LITURGY COMMITTEE: The Liturgy Committee are recruiting new members. If you would like to become a member please let a member of the Parish Team know.
FLU VACCINE now available for O-65’s; healthcare workers; sufferers of long term health conditions; pregnant women. Contact your GP now.
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRAYER: in the convent of Mercy each Tuesday at 4.00pm. All are welcome.
“PARENTS FIRST: - SUPPORTING PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN” Parents/grandparents wanted to pass on valuable experience. Volunteer course - 1 day a week for 9 weeks - starting in Tullamore. Ph Dolores 9322996.
AWARE: Monday meetings changed to Community Health Centre, Bury Quay..
BRIDGE CLASSES: Durrow NS, Wed. Ph Frank 0876624163.
OFFALY VOLUNTEER CENTRE: Linking volunteers with organisation/groups. Training for organisations and groups, Tullamore, commencing Tues 5 for 4 weeks,7-10pm. Details from www.volunteeroffaly.ie
KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB: Mondays, 7.30-9pm, Presbyterian Church.
All welcome. Phone 9329546 for more details.
HOCKEY CLUB: Training Tues & Thurs evenings. Ph Monica 0876332194 for details.
GATEKEEPER COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMME: Helping to fight depression, commencing Tues 28. Details , Grow 9351124.
“ALPHA” an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, begins Thurs 16, 8.00pm, Loughrey’s.
11.30AM MASS CHOIR: New choir members wanted. If you are interested, phone Andrius 087-7747967.
We are in urgent need of new choir members - 2nd to 6th Class. Rehearsals each Thursday in the Parish Centre from 6.00-6.45pm
ST. MARY'S YOUTH CLUBS: resuming: 10 -12yrs Tues 14 - 7pm; 7-9yrs Thurs 16, 5 - 7pm 10-12yrs Fri 17, 5 -7pm; Post Primary Tues 14, Thurs 16 & Fri 17, 7-9pm. Membership €5; per club session €1. Details from Brigid, 9322963.
PARISH SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN POLICY:
The parish policy has been updated and can be viewed on http://www.meathsafeguarding.ie/ or copies are available from the Parish Centre.
FIRST FRIDAY MASS TIMES 7.45am & 10.00am.
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.
WORLD YOUTH DAY August 2011. For more info log on http://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.
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.
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 http://www.aptdisabilities.ie/
ARDEN VIEW COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE:
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY DRUGS: Phone Imelda/Margaret 9320598.
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.
FAILTE ISTEACH - CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH CLASS: Mondays 7-9pm, Parish Centre. All nationalities welcome.
‘BE A VOICE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM’: Join Midlands Saplings Team for mini-marathon. Free tee shirt and transport provided. Ph Josephine 0857072159.
“TILDA” - study on Ageing currently being carried out by Trinity College. http://www.tcd.ie/tilda/participants/
“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.
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.
EXPOSITION & ROSARY: Mondays 7pm. Note change of time.
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