Tullow Parish Newsletter 17 August 2008

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
17th August, 2008. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

“Woman, you have great faith”
In his good-humoured exchange with the Canaanite woman, in today’s Gospel, Jesus is teaching the
people around him a valuable lesson. He knows they might be inclined to think that salvation is not meant for outsiders so he begins by giving the
expected answer: “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel!”
But then, by her convincing argument, he lets the woman show the depth of her faith. By granting her wish, Jesus shows that the gift of God’s love and healing is for everybody. No one is excluded. What is asked of us is that we believe in the power and presence of God in our midst.
“ O God, be gracious and bless us
And let your face shed its light upon us.”

ANNIVERSARIES
PLEASE PRAY FOR Ann Olive, Shillelagh Road, & Mary Bolger, Templeowen, who died recently.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 22nd AUGUST, 7.30 P.M.
Elizabeth Tyler, Kilpedder, late Tullow, John & Kathleen Timmins, 65 Dublin Rd, William Gahan, Ardoyne, James & Jerry O Toole,
Ardoyne, The O Leary Family, Ballymurphy, Oliver Gorman, Templeowen, Mary Lynch, Hillbrook Estate, Sharon Doran, Pairc Mhuire & Castledermot. Owen Dempsey, St Austins, James Ward, The Mullawn,
William Broughan, & Deceased Family Members, Coppenagh, Maura & Larry Kenny, 52 Pairc Mhuire.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Bridget McCormack, Knocklow this Sunday 17th August at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Andy Timmins, 1 Hillbrook Estate on Saturday 23rd August at 7.30 p.m.
LEGION OF MARY ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
to Our Lady’s Island will take place on 8th September,
“Our Lady’s Birthday”
Bus leaves Church Car Park at 4.00p.m.. Fare €15.00
(to be paid on bus)
Contact Teresa Rooney 059 9151586 or Mai Coleman 059 9161255.
Mass in Island at 7.00p.m.

Servers for the Coming Week:
Group 3.
A. Nicky Byrne, Shane Dowling, Garry McNabb.
B. Cathal Bailey, Michael Byrne.
C. Kieran Cooper, Conor Orbinski.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Kieran Cooper, Conor Orbinski, & Michael Byrne.
11.30a.m. Nicky Byrne, Shane Dowling, Cathal Bailey & Garry McNabb.

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,335. Development: €2,140. Many thanks.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Special intentions for Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th August: We pray for all who have received their examination results, recently, that they may come to choose a life that will be joyful, fulfilling and rewarding.

CLONFERT
A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanual House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 30th August. Speakers: Fr Michael Kennedy & Eddie Stone. Bus departs Church Car Park at 8 a.m. sharp via Killerig Cross, Closh Stores and bus stop Barrack Street, Carlow. Bring packed lunch. To book a seat phone Lily on 059 9151245 or Ila on 059 9151120.

GRANGE SENIOR CITIZENS
Annual Summer Outing takes place on Friday, 22nd August. If anyone would like to join us, for what promises to be a most enjoyable day, please contact any committee member. There are some seats available at €30.
CABARET in aid of Grange Senior Citizens in Walshe’s Lounge, Killerig Cross on Saturday 30th. August.
Music by Quality Street.
Your support would be appreciated.
Darlingwear:
Debs Dresses 2008. Beautiful selection of debs dresses now available. Exclusive showrooms outside Tullow. Call Miriam on 087 9108185.

HAPPY TOTS PLAYSCHOOL.
Enrolments being taken for September 08. Limited places available. Contact Julie Coleman on 087 7541808.

BIZZY KIDS PRE-SCHOOL, Ardattin now taking bookings for September. Contact Nuala on 9155599 or 085 1172507.

Carlow Jobs Club are running Job Seeking Skills Programmes. The programme takes place 3 mornings a week over 3 weeks. Training areas include: CV Preparation, Applying for Jobs, Interview Techniques and Cover Letters.
If interested contact Liz at: 059 9135534

TALKING HELPS
Confidential Counselling Service available.
Contact 087 6658405 or
Email: talking helps@eircom.net.

CRISP
Computer Training Centre,
Tullow Civic Offices, Tullow.
We are now taking bookings for all courses starting in September, 08.
Beginners, Intermediate, Internet and Email, ECDL, Digital Photography, Desktop Publishing,
Big Red Book.
For further information contact Ann or Julie on 0598 9181759.

LOSE WEIGHT, FEEL GREAT, with HERBALIFE.
As part of the programme enjoy
one normal daily meal or dinner.
100% natural ingredients.
Contact Gina on 059 9148623.

BTEI
Back to Education Initiative
BTEI is a Co. Carlow VEC initiative which offers part-time educational opportunities for adults. All courses offered by BTEI are FETAC Accredited. Courses include Computers, Business Studies, Return to Learning, Art, Preparation for Work. If you are interested please contact Sarah Deacon or Michelle Murphy on 059 9139532.

PATRICIAN BROTHERS
Bicentenary History Book
on sale in Parish Centre.

TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
All second-hand books on the 08/09 curriculum will be taken in by the Parents Association on Tuesday 19th August between 7—9 p.m. Also, the sale of new and second-hand books for the forthcoming school year will be held on Monday 1st September at 11 a.m.

FETAC Level 5
Occupational First Aid Course. Thursday August 28th, September 4th and September11th. Full Certificate in Health Care Support commencing in September. Funding may be available. Contact Aislinn on 086 1704157.

The 2nd National Grandparents Pilgrimage to honour St. Joachim and St. Anne and all Grandparents, living or dead will take place at Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Mayo on Sunday 14th September, 2008. 2 p.m.—Anointing of the Sick.
3 p.m.—Pilgrimage Mass followed by Rosary Procession.
Chief Celebrant: Bishop John Fleming, Killala.
Guest Singer: Fr. Liam Lawton.
Key Note Address: Mr. David Quinn, Iona Institute.

ARAN CARDIGANS FOR SALE.
Contact Maura on 059 9152298.

Parkville United Hoodies and T-Shirts.
Limited stock of Parkville United Hoodies and t-shirts available for sale. Contact Rachel at 087 7856875.

Weight Watchers: Every Tuesday evening at 7.00 p.m. in Parish Centre.
New members welcome.

Theology For Beginners: Full programme of theology through distance education. Information from: The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24.
Phone: 01 4048127, or 4048124
enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Re-opening Dates:
Tuesday, 26th August: 1st Year Pupils only (Full Day)
Wednesday, 27th August: 4th & 5th Year Pupils (Half Day)
Thursday, 28th August: All Pupils
except 4th & 5th Years
Friday, 29th August: All Pupils

ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP will travel to Portugal for 14 nights on 12th October. For more details phone 059 6481722.

Tullow Flower Club are organising 4 Flower Arranging Classes for beginners and improvers in Mount Wolseley Hotel to commence on Wednesday, 3rd September. Classes are
sponsored by Carlow V.E.C. Further details from Ina at (059) 9151510, after 6.00 p.m.

Tullow Golfing Society: The outing to Wexford Golf Club has been re-fixed for the same venue on Saturday, 23rd August. Tee times are from 1.20p.m. to 2.40 p.m. Names to Peter O Rourke as soon as
possible. Phone: 086 3989600

Dinner Dance: London Co. Carlow Association celebrates 40th anniversary in London on 11th October. Contact Top Class Travel: 059 9721543 or Michael Lakes: 059 9721566 if you wish to travel. Spaces limited.

TULLOW SHOW
Will be held in Coppenagh, Tullow on Sunday, 17 August 2008.
Entertainment for all the family:
Home and Dairy, Flowers, Crafts,
Produce and much more.
Best Dressed Lady, Little Miss Tullow and Baby’s Day Out.
Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Donkeys and Miniature Horses.
Dogs, Pets and Poultry.
Tug o’ War, Vintage and Harley Davidson