For the week beginning on Sunday 27th. February 2022

LENT 2022

Ash Wednesday, 2nd March 2022 is a day of Fast and Abstinence from meat.  Masses and distribution of Ashes will be a t7.45am, 10.00am, 1.10pm & 7.30pm. in Tullamore and  in Durrow at 8.00pm.

Eucharistic Ministers needed for distribution of Ashes.  Please leave name in Sacristy.

Weekday Masses 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm.

EVENING PRAYER

Evening Prayer for Lent commences next Sunday 6th. March at 5.30pm in the Church of the Assumption.  All are welcome.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

Scripture Reflection presented by Fr Sean and Fr Luke, Tuesday mornings in Tullamore Church after 10.00am Mass, commencing Tuesday 8th. March.  There will be an introductory talk on Thursday next, 3rd, after 10.00am Mass.  It is recommended that those who intend to join these talks equip themselves with a copy of the ‘Magnificat’ which contains the monthly texts for the Mass.  If interested in getting a copy, please contact the Parish Centre.

SYNOD 

Everyone is invited. A Synod has been called by Pope Francis in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People of God. Everyone has their own experience of following Christ, parents, parents with young families, grandparents, young people who are working, in school or college, those married or single. Whether you feel distant or close to what is happening in your parish, you are invited to join in discussion and prayer to discern where the Spirit is leading the Church.

This will be happening in every parish in the world. People from the 7 parishes in our area will meet in Kilbeggan Parish Centre, Harbour Road Kilbeggan., N91 Y009 for four Tuesdays in March at 8.00pm You are welcome to come on a night which suits you, but in an attempt to spread the attendance, we have this flexible structure.

Tuesday 8th March (8PM) - those involved in the liturgical life of the parishes. Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, choir members, organists, stewards/collectors, sacristans, etc

Tuesday 15th  March (8PM) -  those involved in the administration of parish life parish staff, members of Parish Pastoral Councils, members of Parish Finance, Committees, members of Baptism Teams Safeguarding Representatives, counters, those involved in prayer and apostolic groups, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, Pioneer Association, Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration, Teams of Our Lady, Meals-on-Wheels,

Tuesday 22nd March (8PM)-  those involved in schools, pupils/students, teachers and school, staff, members of parents’ association, members of BOMs, those involved in youth organisations and sports groups, young people and parents of children and teenagers. 

<< Please Click Here >> for letter from Bishop Deenihan

29th March (8PM) - Mass of thanksgiving

SYNOD 2021 - 2023 

You are invited to join in discussion and prayer to discern where the Spirit is leading the Church.  <<Click for details>>

BLESSING OF GRAVES IN PARISH CEMETERIES

It is hoped to resume our normal Cemetery Days in Tullamore Parish on the following dates:

Clonminch Cemetery Sunday 21st. August, 1.00pm

Durrow Cemetery Sunday 11th. September 11.30am

DAY OF PRAYER

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Friday 4th March 7.30pm St. Catherine’s Hophill

VOCATIONS NOTICE   

Jesus steps into the lives of the disciples to make them agents of God’s presence in the world (cf. Lk 5:1-11).  Peter is dejected because the fishermen’s work produced no catch.  At the word of Christ, their nets fill to breaking point. Peter had put his faith in this “Master” that spoke with authority.  He says, “At your word, I will let down the nets” (Lk 5:5).  After the miracle, he calls him “Lord.”  This calling of the disciples tells us that the Lord asks every vocation to the Priesthood to fill the nets of the Church with souls who know him.  He asks us to put out into the deep and place our faith in him.  Like Peter we do not have to be perfect but place our trust in his will.

MASS INTENTIONS   

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

REOPENING OF THE PARISH CENTRE 

The Parish Centre will reopen in two phases:

Phase 1   Monday 31/1/2021   All Choirs

Phase 2   Monday 28/2/2022   All other Groups

Please contact the Parish Centre to book a room at 0579321587.

The Centre will close at 9:00 pm Monday to Friday.

PARKING IN CHURCH GROUNDS 

As and from Monday 28th February 2022, the Church barrier will be open only from 7.00am until 11.30am to facilitate Mass goers.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2022

A Pilgrimage from Meath Diocese to the Holy Land led by Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan, Price: €1,875.00 pps(half board). Details from GTI Travel (01) 843 4734.

SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL

(LUKE 6:39-45)

Can you remember an occasion when you were giving out about the behaviour of another person, and later realised you had some of the same fault yourself?  Was that a wake-up call for you?  Jesus tells us it is more constructive to correct our own faults, than complain about the faults of others.

If we want to help people, we need to have our feet on the ground, with a realistic awareness of our gifts and our limitations.  Otherwise we will be impractical, like the blind leading the blind.  What has helped you to be realistic about what you can and cannot do?

‘No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit.’  This parable invites us to examine the motivation behind what we do.  If our basic motivation is love, then our lives will bear good fruit.  If love is absent from our lives,then the fruits will be in conflict, disharmony and abuse of people for our own selfish ends.

John Byrne OSA Intercom February 2022

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Please contact the parish secretary. Baptisms take place monthly on the first Sunday in Tullamore, second Sunday in Durrow, third and fourth Saturday in Tullamore.

CONFESSIONS: Saturday 2.00-3.00pm in the Day Chapel.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: To book the Church for weddings, contact the Parish Secretary at least three months in advance.  All couples getting married must complete a pre-marriage course.  Contact ACCORD 0579341831 or www.accord.ie.  ACCORD also providecouple and relationship counseling In-Person and Online in Tullamore.  Phone 057 9341831 or 0864669926 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MenPower 

Are you interested in expanding your horizons? Do you want to build your mental & physical health, set goals and develop a life plan? Then join us for the new MenPower Programme beginning February 9, two days per week for 12 weeks.

Participation on this programme is free and will not affect social welfare benefits. For more information please contact Aoife on 087-7385989 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ALONE

A Support line for older people Ph. 0818 222024 is available 8:00am. - 8:00pm. daily.

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  

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