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(Updated 29th. May 2020)

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE:ALONE has launched 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). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand.

ST JOSEPH’S NS: 2nd Class from St Joseph's NS would have been receiving their 1st Holy Communion this weekend. This will be celebrated at a later date. Please keep these boys and girls in your prayers as they continue to prepare to welcome Jesus' Eucharistic Body into their hearts and soul. - Fr Fergal (Chaplain).

NOTICE RE DURROW PATTERN 2020: Due to Covid-19 and in the interest of safety for everyone – The Durrow Pattern Committee have come to the decision to cancel all events for Durrow Pattern 2020.  Anyone who wishes may join in on the Tullamore Webcam or Tullamore Parish Radio for the 10.00am Mass on the 9th June.  We will look forward to meeting everyone again in 2021 PG. Please stay safe and healthy.

LOCAL AUTHORITY COVID-19 HELPLINE 1800-818181: Offaly County Council have a dedicated phone line to supply accurate Covid-19 information. The line is operated from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON RTÉ:  Mon-Fri, 10.30am, RTÉ News Now broadcasts Mass from Letterkenny.  RTÉ News Now can be received on Saorview channel 21; Virgin Media 200; Sky 521; Eir 500 and on the RTÉ News Now App. 

BALLYCOMMON TTC: Friendly Call Service is a FREE telephone support for older people in the community who need someone to check in with them or just want a friendly chat, ph. 057 9353177

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: 24th Oct 2020. For details, ph. Pat 0863192399, PJ 0868796190, Luke 0879113118.

GROW Community Mental Health Movement support group, Ph Michelle 0864183805. GROW: Promoting Positive Mental Health.

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:   057 9328268.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  Helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment.

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

MIDLAND LIVING LINKS (Supporting the suicide bereaved).  Ph 0861600641.

AA:  Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon, 8.15pm.

AWARE:  Support for those who have depression, Ph. 18008048

RAINBOWS – peer support programme helping children grieving death or separation:  Ph 0861569510 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996