19 June 2013

Community Events

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Updated 14th June 2013


PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: We need your help with hours.  Please be generous.  Ph 9321232.

ALPHA: See website www:midlandsalpha.com
 
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG 27-29 JUNE:  Ph 0449374818.

LEGION OF MARY:  Bishop Smith to launch of book on Alfie Lambe by Hilda Firtel, Tues 25, 7.30pm, Parish Centre.  All welcome.

ALATEEN OPEN MEETING Thurs 27, 7pm, Tullamore Health Centre.

AL-ANON & ALATEEN – Hope for families & friends of problem drinkers.  Ph 01-8732699; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SCRIPTURE FOR DAILY LIVING:  Thurs 20, 11am, Marian Hostel.  Text Lk 7:11-17.

TRUE LIFE IN GOD PRAYER MEETING:  Mon 17, Alfie Lambe House, 7.30pm; Tues 18, Marian Hostel, 7.30pm.  All welcome.  Ph 0851541559; www.tlig.org

READY:  Social evening & dance, Central Hotel, Main St, Sun 16, 7.30pm.  All welcome.  Ph 9341235.

OFFALY ASSOC FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY:  AGM, Tues 17, 8pm, Dooley’s Hotel Birr.  Refreshments served.  All welcome.

SOSAD, Bow House, O'Moore St  -  Counselling for depression and suicide bereavement and suicide prevention. 24hrs, 9346704.

LA LECHE LEAGUE:  Breastfeeding Support Group, meeting Thurs 20,8pm Health Centre. Pregnant women, mothers & babies welcome.  Ph Eileen 0861249927/Caroline 0851760632

NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL Cluain Chiarain Prayer Centre, Clonmacnois Fri 21.  Mass, 10pm, Adoration follows, finishes at 3.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 0857746763.

ARD AOIBHINN MOUNTBOLUS (Housing for Independent Older Person):  House available.  Ph Sr Mary 9354687

BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE:  For details on courses available, ph Susan/Liz 9353177/ 93 53441

SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232.

CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT PATIENTS:  Free transport service available ‘Care to Drive’ to Tullamore Hospital.  Contact hospital team or Ph Irish Cancer Society 012310566.

BBQ Sat 22, Katie’s Cottage, Kilmucklin in aid of Belarus Children.

J-UNIT Meet this Sunday evening. We will prepare for the youth day on the 29th June.

JUNIOR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Meeting for new and old members on Thursday 20th in the Parish Centre.  Existing members meet at 3.15pm, new members meet at 4.15pm.

CEMETERY DAYS IN THE PARISH
Cemetery Sunday in Tullamore is on 18th August with Mass at 1.00pm in Clonminch.
Cemetery Sunday in Durrow is on the 8th September with blessing of graves after 11.30am Mass.

DODATEK POLSKI Nastepna msza odprawiana w j.polskim odprawiana bedzie  30/06/2013 o 14:30  Chetnych do udzialu w adoracji wieczystej prosze o kontakt pod nr tel.0876640020

COFFEE MORNING FOR COELIACS Sat 15, 10.45am, Court Hotel.  Ph 0872563439/9343940.

TABLE QUIZ Fri 14, 9pm, Ballykilmurray GAA Hall, to support Special Autism Classes in Ballinamere NS & Gallen Community School, Ferbane.

MEDITATION:  Mondays, 7-8pm, Marian Hostel.  All welcome.

DOCHAS:   Offaly Cancer Support Group Drop-In Centre, Offaly St,  9328268.  Open10am-2pm, Tuesday-Thursday.  All welcome.

BINGO in aid of Temple St Hospital, Wed, 8.30pm, Charleville Centre, Church Ave (opp Charleville NS).

BALLYKILMURRAY HALL: Social Dance Classes Thurs, 8-10pm; Set Dancing Classes Mon, 8pm.

LOURDES:  Diocesan Pilgrimage, led by Bishop Smith, 12-17 Sep.  Hospital Pilgrims ph A Boland 0877914828.

JUNIOR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The JPPC are currently recruiting new members and interviews for Chairperson will take place later in the month.  The next youth day takes place on Saturday 29th June.  Contact us on face book – junit Tullamore.

SUNFLOWER WEEKEND 14/15 JUNE:  Volunteers needed to sell sunflower emblems for Offaly Hospice Foundation.  Ph  9328634/0868595046 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Our office is open Mon-Fri, 10am-1.30pm.

LOUGH DERG:  27-29 June.  Ph 086-2571645 / 044-9342449

FOUND:  Sum money, Parish Centre, following Confirmation last Saturday.  Contact Parish Centre. 

LOST:  Men’s ring, blue stone & shamrocks.  Finder contact Parish Centre.

TULLAMORE CAR BOOT SALE & MARKET every Sunday, 9am-4pm, Old Texas Carpark.  In aid of Power4Good.

MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES, Led by Bishop Smith, 12 -17 September.   Includes special youth section, 18- 30 years. Fare €350 .  Tel: 01-6359300

NCBI (Mrs Quinns) Kilbride Plaza looking for clothing, bric a brac, household items.  Open Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5.30pm.

ACCORD TULLAMORE looking for people to train as facilitators for pre-marriage courses. Ph 0579341831. Also looking for people to train as Counsellors. Info & application form from website www.accord.ie
  
PERSONAL EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY PROGRAMME: Free job skills programme for people with disabilities. Ph Aoife 9320499/086 170 8830, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to www.nln.ie/pep.

SUE RYDER SHOP: Good quality clothes wanted. ‘Help Share the Care’.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL urgently want good quality, 2nd hand furniture & household items. Will assist with house clearance- collection arrangements made. Ph 9322072 or 0877384828.

OFFALY HOSPICE: New office, Unit 7, 12 Henry St, ph 9328634, Mon- Fri,10am -1.30pm.

TULLAMORE CREDIT UNION COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND”: Local community, cultural, charity and sports groups may apply for funding to assist with worthwhile projects. Application forms are available to download on www.tullamorecu.ie or from the credit union office. Closing date, Sat 16. 5pm.

RIGHTS FOR THE ELDERLY HOUSING: Application forms for housing scheme for older people at Tihilly, Clontarf Road, available from the secretary Tel 086 8503287.

STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT: A small fund has been set up by St Vincent de Paul for students & families experiencing education related difficulties. Applications and enquiries to, in strict confidence to 9322072 or 0864403705.

MEDITATION: Mondays, 7-8pm, Marian Hostel.

ADORATION & ROSARY, Day Chapel, Mondays, 7pm.

TULLAMORE PARISH – SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN The Diocesan delegate for safeguarding children is Fr Sean Henry and he can be contacted at 0861574774 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it