28 March 2024

Sunday 28th. Mar. 2021

 

Easter

 

HOLY WEEK & EASTER TULLAMORE 2021

In line with government restrictions, all Easter ceremonies will be on livestream and can be accessed from the parish website.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

HOLY THURSDAY: (1st. April):  10.00am     Morning Prayer
Mass of the Lord’s Supper:  6.30pm Tullamore;  7.30pm Durrow

GOOD FRIDAY (2nd. April):  10.00am:  Stations of the Cross
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 3.00pm: Durrow;  6.30pm: Tullamore.

HOLY SATURDAY (3rd. April): 10.00am: Morning Prayer.
9.00pm Solemn Easter Vigil, Tullamore.

(There will be the blessing of Holy Water during the Vigil including small bottles which people may have at home while participating on livestream. Easter Holy Water will be available in the churches from Easter Sunday)

EASTER SUNDAY (4th. April):  Sunday Masses as normal. 
Tullamore: 9.00am, 11.00am& 1.00pm
Durrow11.30am,

EASTER OCTAVE

Monday 5th. 10.00am only.
Tuesday 6th. –  Friday 9th.: 7.45am & 10.00am 

MASS INTENTIONS   

Click  for the full list of Mass Intentions to be celebrated this week.

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Not taking place at the moment.

CONFESSIONS: Not taking place at the moment.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

This has been a very challenging and painful year for everyone. It has also been a year when we have seen wonderful examples of community support and people supporting one another. It is particularly difficult that people cannot come to Mass and we eagerly look forward to the day when we can return. 

We appealed to parishioners to continue to support the parish as best they could and there has been a generous response for which we are most grateful and encouraged.

Although our income has reduced substantially we have been able to run the parish and to make progress in reducing our parish debt. We are pleased to report that our debt on the 31 Dec 2020 is €99,790. This is a big achievement during these difficult times. 

We have a large and vibrant Parish that we can be proud of. We ask for your continued support and together we will face these challenges. 

We thank you for your support and generosity.  The Parish Finance Committee

PAYMENTS TO TULLAMORE PARISH THROUGH A BANK

A number of parishioners have set up direct debits in the last twelve months but unfortunately we do not have addresses for them.  Can you please contact the Parish Office and give your address so that we can acknowledge your donations to the parish.

TULLAMORE COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

”Early Years Programme” – online course for parents on Zoom lasting 6 weeks.  If interested ph Imelda 0860879124, Margaret 0861806109 or Kieran 0871213737

VOCATIONS NOTICE

The Diocesan Vocations Team has a new Facebook Page: DioceseOfMeathVocations   & a new Instagram Account:  dioceseofmeathvocations, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Ph Fr Tony Gonoude 044 9373923

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

ALONE manage 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).  Ph 0818 222 024, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily.

BALLYCOMMON TELEWORK & TRAINING CENTRE

BTTC is offering a range of free/affordable services.  Ph 0579353177/9353441, 
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

MONEY ADVICE AND BUDGETING SERVICE (MABS)

MABS ( a free, confidential service forople who have problems with money management): Nationl Helpline 0761072000 Mon - Fri 9:00 am to 8:00 pm  

SHALOM WORLD MINISTRIES

Shalom World is a 24/7 commercial free Catholic television network for the whole family. Use the floating link to access the live "Shalom Media Gallery" or click on the icon on the right to find out more about Shalom World Ministries.

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Given the COVID-19 precautionary measures, our churches are inaccessible for the faithful. Participation in the daily sacraments is beyond reach for them. Shalom World TV, a Catholic media ministry of the Shalom Ministries, is an official partner with the Vatican and is authorized to telecast papal liturgies directly via its free high-definition television channel. Shalom World is committed to producing free yet high-quality Catholic content such as Daily Mass, devotionals, shows, music, youth programs, children’s programs, conventions, retreats, and cultural exchange segments. The programming is absolutely free and can be watched live or on-demand. The most recent addition, in response to COVID-19, is a 4th channel to the existing 3 channels, for exclusive live telecast of daily Holy Mass around the clock, with special prayers for an end to coronavirus .

We are broadcasting Daily Mass Live from Saints Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, Co. Laois at 10:00 am everyday during this challenging time.

Bishop Denis Nulty, Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin is our patron in Ireland  and Shalom World is endorsed by Catholic leaders from around the globe .