28 March 2024

For the week beginning on Sunday  21st.  May  2023         

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PRAY ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME!

On our Youtube channel, Tullamore Parish, you will find the Prayer of the Stations of the Cross, with pictures of the stations in Tullamore church with prayer recited by a few parishioners.

You can view closely the images of the stations in Tullamore church and you can listen to beautiful texts about the road of the cross crossed by the Saviour during this time of Lent.

 

 

FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations to the children from St Joseph’s School & Parish Sacramental Preparation Class who received the Eucharist for the first time this weekend.  We wish God’s blessing on them, their families, friends and teachers and all who helped them on their faith journey to this special time.

FAMILY MASS

10.00am Mass on Sundays is Family Mass with a special liturgy for children in the Day Chapel. 

HOSPITAL MASS

Mass in the Hospital will resume at 9.00am each Sunday, commencing on May 14th.

FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION 2024

The Parish runs a preparation programme for pupils who are not attending one of our Catholic Schools and who wish to receive the sacraments of First Confession, First Communion and Confirmation in 2024.  Places are limited and early registration is essential.  Registration forms will be available in the Parish Centre from May 1st.  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday May 19th.

S.E.A.I.

Carr Communications is getting in touch on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) who is hosting a free event for Tullamore homeowners on Saturday 20th. May in the Tullamore Court Hotel which might be of interest to members of our local parish. With energy costs constantly increasing, this event will give local homeowners the opportunity to learn how to make their homes more comfortable and reduce their energy use and bills. There will be an opportunity to meet with the SEAI team and registered One Stop Shops, to learn more about the benefits of a home energy upgrade and get free advice on where to start.

You can find more details below and a link to register for the event here: https://SEAIHomeEnergyTullamore.eventbrite.ie

DIOCESAN PIGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 

Under the leadership of the Bishop of Meath, Most Rev. Thomas Deenihan.  Departing 12th. Sept.  Four & six night packages available. 
For Information and bookings ph. 012410800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ACCORD TULLAMORE 

We are ecruiting marriage preparation facilitators. <<Click Here>> for details.

ADORATION 

Adoration continues in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore daily 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon. To Sat. And 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sun. If you can do 1 hour per week in adoration please ring Pat on 0851162668

TULLAMORE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG 

August 9-11th. 2023. If interested, please leave your name & mobile number with Regina in our sacristy or email Fr Fergal, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Total cost: €100. Open to 15 years olds and up. Bus leaves Wed. Aug. 9th. at 8:00am and returns at
6:00pm on Fri. Aug. 11th. 

MASS INTENTIONS   

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

EVENTS AT TULLAMORE LIBRARY

Offaly County Library has a full and varied programme of events some of which are sure to be suited to you or your family. <<Click Here>>   for full details of this week's events.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 

1-6 Aug, Lisbon, Portugal, with Pope Francis, for young Catholics (aged 18-35). checkout www.dioceseofmeath.ie,  Meath Diocese WYD.

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.
Telephone Martina for details on 0857630022

PARKING IN CHURCH GROUNDS  

Please note that the Church grounds will be closed for parking next week, Monday 15th.  to Friday 19th, to facilitate the laying of tarmacadam.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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  

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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