28 March 2024

For the week beginning on Sunday 27th. March 2022

 

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SYNOD PATHWAY

 In March, the Diocese of Meath begins its synodal pathway.
All members of the Christian community are invited to take part in this synodal process which will take place at various locations around the Diocese on the Tuesdays of Lent.
The meetings are moments of spiritual discernment, where we listen to God’s Word, and to God’s Spirit who speaks through the Baptised, to discern what God is saying to the Church at this time. As Bishop Deenihan said in his Lenten message: “By asking us to reflect on our experience of communion, participation, and mission in the life of our Church at parish level, Pope Francis is calling each of us to play our part in bringing about a new springtime for our Church”.

The meetings in our Deanery will be held in Kilbeggan Parish Centre, Harbour Road Kilbeggan, 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 - those involved in the liturgical life of the parishes. Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, choir members, organists, stewards/collectors, sacristans, etc

Tuesday 15th - 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 - 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.

Tuesday 29th - Mass

SUMMER TIME (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) 

Summer Time begins at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 27th. 2022. 

Remember to put your clocks forward at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday 27th. or before going to bed on Saturday night. Of course your phone and computer will automatically do it for you. They go back again at 2:00 a.m. on October 30th. 2022.

MOTHER'S DAY

We wish all mothers a very pleasant Mother's Day. This day can touch on many different emotions and if you would like to find a Mother's day prayer for some specific aspects of motherhood (eg. Person grieving the loss of a mother; Mother of a special needs child; women battling infertility etc.) please visit: 
https://likeabubblingbrook.com/prayers-for-mothers-day/ 

FIRST COMMUNION DATES 2022

The proposed dates for the celebration of First Holy Communion in the parish this year are:

Saturday May 07th. Scoil Mhuire and Scoil Bhríde.

Saturday May 14th. Ballinamere and Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada.

Sunday May 15th.   Parish School.

Saturday May 21st. St. Joseph's N.S.

The date for Durrow N.S. has yet to be confirmed.

APPEAL FOR UKRAINE 

The conflict in the Ukraine has caused much hardship, suffering and death in recent days. Many people have been asking their clergy what can be done.

Our  Diocese  has an excellent relationship with the Diocese of Iasi (in Romania) and three priests from there are working here.  Iasi is situated near the Ukrainian border and is currently struggling to cater for the thousands of Ukrainian refugees that are arriving there.  Bishop Deenihan been in contact with Bishop IosifPaulet, the Bishop of Iasi, and he has offered him our support.  Bishop Paulet acknowledged that assistance is badly needed, which would be gratefully received and would help to alleviate the appalling conditions that the people who are fleeing the Ukraine find themselves in.

If any individual wishes to contribute to this worthy cause, they may do so by leaving a donation into any or our church sacristies or into the Parish Centre.   Needless to say any such money would be spent, in its entirety, alleviating the suffering of the Ukrainian refugees in Romania.

LENT 2022

Weekday Masses 7.45am, 10.00am & 7.30pm.

Evening Prayer for Lent Sunday at 5.30pm in the Church of the Assumption.  All are welcome.

Scripture Reflection presented by Fr Sean and Fr Luke, Tuesday mornings in Tullamore Church 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 2021 - 2023 

You are invited to join in discussion and prayer to discern where the Spirit is leading the Church.  <<Click for details>> These are other useful Synd links:

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

<< Please Click Here  >> for Diocese of Meath video.

MASS INTENTIONS   

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

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                             

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.

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.

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

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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