TULLAMORE GARDEN CLUB: Christmas Floral Decorations by K Flowers, Wed 29, 8pm, Charleville Centre. Ph Mark 087 384 3412; Julie 086 841 1301
ST VINCENT DEPAUL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION at all Masses next weekend. Please support.
SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Meeting Tues 5, 6.45pm, Mercy Convent. New members welcome.
DURROW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP: Public meeting to discuss the N52 bypass, Durrow Community Hall (R35 D684), Mon 4 Dec, 8pm. All are welcome.
DURROW NS PARENTS’ ASSOC: Mulled Wine/Coffee Morning, Durrow Hall, Sun 10, after 11.30 Mass. All are welcome.
READY: Christmas Dinner Dance, Sun 10, Town House, 7pm. Members bring deposit for holiday in February.
ORDER OF MALTA: Thank all who supported recent church gate collection.
ADVENT INVITATION WALK WITH US ON THE PATH OF HOPE - ADENT 2023 We invite you to walk the path of Advent with us by listening to short audio reflections for each day of Advent on our parish website: https://www.tullamoreparish.ie/. The Lord allows himself to be found by the one who seeks him!
EVENING PRAYER FOR ADVENT starts Sunday evening, 3rd, at 5.30pm. It will continue on Sunday 10th & Sunday 17th
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION is on Friday 8th. Mass times are as follows: Vigil (Thurs) in Durrow 8.00pm; 7.45am, 10.00am, 7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 6.30pm.
BLESSING OF BABY JESUS Sunday, 10th, we invite children to bring the baby Jesus from their crib to Mass. At the end of all Masses, the children will be invited to come forward and have their baby Jesus blessed and they will then be ready to put into the crib at home on Christmas Day.
FIRST COMMUNION RITUAL Our third 1st Communion Ritual takes place on
Sat 9, 6.30pm St Joseph’s
Sun 10, 10.00am Ballinamere, Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada
Sun 10, 11.30am Scoil Bhride, Scoil Mhuire, Parish Sacramental Preparation Class
Sun 10, 11.30am Durrow School in Durrow Church All children are invited to bring the baby Jesus from their Crib to be blessed at the Mass.
“COME AND SEE” You are invited to a celebration of light, in answer to Jesus invitation to "COME AND SEE" on Sunday 17th December from 2.30pm, concluding with Evening Prayer at 5.30pm. Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament, will be exposed on the altar, the church will be lit by candles, music will be played and the Sacrament of Confession will be available. Come and join us for a time for quiet prayer in preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus who is the SOURCE of ALL LIGHT.
MENS ROSARY: Sat 2, 1pm, Town Park (famine cemetery). All welcome.
OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: For support call 057 9351886 or 086 041 9154. www.odvss.ie
TULLAMORE RAPE CRISIS CENTRE: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Ph 057 9322500; Freephone 1 800 323232
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Contact 057 9346507, 087 755 7294 or
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AA: Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon & 8.15pm.
AL-ANON for families of those suffering from addiction, Thurdays, 8pm, Darmagh Community Centre, Tihilly, Lanello, Clontarf Rd.
DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Mon–Fri, 9.30-5pm. Ph 057 9328268. Email
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ALONE support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties Ph 0818 222 024, 8am-8pm
OFFALY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: Opening hours Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, Main St. (opposite Lidl)
RAINBOWS – peer support programme helping children grieving death or separation: Ph 089 225 3597.
KNITTING & CROCHET GROUP: Tues, Tullamore Library, 6.30-8pm. Ph Eileen 086 806 9921 for more details.
TEACHING ENGLISH TO UKRAINIANS: Tullamore Lions Club seeks voluntary teachers. If interested contact
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RACHEL'S VINEYARD IRELAND – weekend retreats for anyone who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. Contact Anne 085 782 9929 or Bernadette 087 859 2877. www.rachelsvineyard.ie
GET INVOLVED! We are looking for Readers of the Word, Eucharistic Ministers, hospitality/welcoming group and collectors. Please fill in form and leave in Sacristy or Parish Centre
BTTC: Senior Activities, Dun Eochla, Ballycommon, Tues 11am-1pm. Free transport. Details from 057 9353177.
TULLAMORE LIBRARY: Wide range of courses & activities available. Contact 057 9346832.
St. Philomena's N.S. are now accepting Enrolment Applications for the 2024/2025 school year. These Enrolment Application forms can be accessed on our website http://stphilomenasns.weebly.com/, or by contacting the school on 057 9321983.
Ballinamere National School now enrolling for sept '24. Application forms available to download from school website https://www.ballinamerens.ie/ or on request from school office.
LEGION OF MARY meet Tues, 7pm in The Alfie Lambe House, Arden Road. New members are very welcome.
MEDITATION Wed, 7pm, Parish Centre.
FORÓIGE'S BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER MENTORING PROGRAMME: Volunteers O-18 wanted. Contact Mary 086 047 1420 or
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DURROW CÉILÍ CLUB: Céilí & set dancing classes, Tues, 8.30pm, Durrow Hall. New members welcome.
CYBER SECURITY & OLDER PEOPLE: O-65’s wanted for 20min interview on technology use & security. Contact
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or 083 352 7791
MEALS ON WHEELS: New volunteers wanted. Details from Catherine 087 282 8070 or Marie 087 294 1858.
1 TO 1 COMPUTER TRAINING FOR O-55’s: Free courses, Tullamore Library, Wed 10.30am-12.30pm, for 5 or 6 weeks. Contact Age Action, 01 475 6989
CE SCHEME – OFFALY HISTORY CENTRE, TULLAMORE: Admin & Accounts positions available 19.5 hours per week. Contact
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or 057 9321421
JACK AND JILL CHARITY SHOP: Volunteers needed in O’Moore St shop. Call into the shop for info..
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME: Vacancies for Care Assistant, Maintenance and Administrative Assistant, with Muiriosa Foundation. Details from Amber 087-432 0912, email
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ALONE: Volunteers wanted to provide companionship or make calls to Older People once a week. Contact
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or 086 136 6539
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: ACCORD provides a professional and affordable counselling service. Ph 057 9341831 / 086 466 9926. For online counselling email:
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CE SCHEME – Office admin position with Tullamore Show/FBD Livestock show. Contact Breda 057 9321421;
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CE SCHEME FOR HOME RESPITE CARE WORKER IN TULLAMORE: Temporary contract – contact Alison Hackett 086 227 1370 /
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ACCORD: Volunteers wanted to train as marriage preparation facilitators. For more details contact
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CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Parish Centre, Wednesdays, 7.30pm.
MUIRIOSA FOUNDATION: Looking for Volunteer Befrienders to meet on a one-to-one basis with people with intellectual disabilities. If you are interested and would like to learn more please contact 087 850 5718
TULLAMORE PARISH CHOIR New members are invited to join the Parish Choir. We sing at 11.30am Mass on Sundays and rehearse in the Parish Centre every second Thursday. Tel Martina for details on 085 763 0022
TULLAMORE COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED: New members are welcome. Ph 087 742 6297 for details.
CÉILÍ every Tuesday, 8pm, Durrow Hall. All welcome
TULLAMORE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: New members welcome, Charleville Centre, Mon, 7.30pm. No experience required, training will be provided.
AGE ACTION GETTING STARTED COMPUTER TRAINING: FREE computer, mobile phone, tablet classes, Tullamore Library. Please email
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or phone 01 4756989.
MABS: Helpline 0818 07 2710 Mon to Fri 9am - 8pm.
EMPLOYABILITY MIDLANDS: Do you have a disability, illness or injury and would like help to find a job? Contact Liam on 086 387 3047 or Patricia on 086 145 1074 to find out more.
MOTHERS’ PRAYERS: Meet 2nd Fri monthly, 10.40am, Day Chapel. Celebrating 11 years ministry in Tullamore
BALLYCOMMON TTC: Social & Activities Morning for Seniors, Tues, 10am-12pm, Dun Eochla, Ballycommon.
GROW: Meeting for those in distress, feeling isolated or low, Thursdays, St. Mary’s Youth & Community Centre, 11am. Contact Michelle 086 418 3805
BUSY BEES PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: Tues 10am - 12noon, Presbyterian Church (top of High Street). €3 per family.Details from Rhona on 085 143 5801
LEGION OF MARY Meet Tues, 7pm, Alfie Lambe House, Arden Rd. New members welcome. Ph 086 314 3302.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996
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