Tullow Parish Newsletter 2nd November, 08

ANNIVERSARY MASSES
PLEASE PRAY FOR Annie-Jo Callaghan, 18 Slaney View Drive, Tullow and Stan Brophy, Castlemore who died recently.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 7th November
Tom O’Toole, Southampton and late of Castldermot Road. Eileen, Molly & Bridie O’Toole, Castledermot Road. Johnny Kelly, Tankardstown. Mick Sunderland, Station Road. Michael & Brigid Kenny, Templeowen. Kathleen Moran, Pairc Mhuire. Elizabeth Gahan, Crosslow. Peadar & Una Cassidy and Fr. Edward Cassidy, Mill Street. William Byrne, Barrack Street. Dan & Kitty Shaw, Roscatt. Matt & Annie Dalton, Aughrim. Pat Mulhall, Pairc Mhuire. Patrick & Annie Dalton, Station Road. Patty, Edward & Margaret Dunbar, Ardristran. Catherine O’Connor, The Square. Mick & Molly Byrne, Ouragh Cross. Nan Murray, Ouragh Cross. Joe McGuire, 44 Kylemore Hill, Rathoe. Johnny Smith, Rathglass. Laurence & Mary Mahon, Tullowland, son Laz and daughter in law Lillie. Jim & Bridie Forrestal & Owen Somers, Tullowbeg. Mary & John Watchorn, son John & daughter Kathleen, Templeowen. John & Bridie Fitzgerald, Mill Street and daughter Attracta Doyle, Rathvilly. Tom & Elizabeth Byrne, Parkbridge, Clonegal.

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week:
Group 5
A. Ciaran Cooper, Robbie Griffith.
B. Conor Orbinski, Jamie Farrell.
C. Gary McNabb, D.J. Donovan.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Gary McNabb, D.J. Donovan & Jamie Farrell.
11.30a.m. Conor Orbinski, Gary McNabb and Robbie Griffith.

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,440. Development: €2,278. Many thanks.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Special intentions for Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th November. As we celebrate the feast of all the Saints of Ireland we pray for our country and that we pass on the faith and commitment of all those who have gone before us.
CLONFERT
A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanual House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 25th October. 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.
TALKING HELPS
Confidential Counselling Service available.
Contact 087 6658405 or
Email: talking helps@eircom.net.
TULLOW BINGO
Tullow Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. in Murphy Memorial Hall. Next week, Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot will be €700.
MASSES
TULLOW: Sundays: Vigil Mass: Saturday at 7.30 p.m.
Sunday 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Holy Days: Vigil 7.30 p.m. (except Sundays) 8.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m.
Friday 7.30 p.m.
Saturday: 10.00 a.m.
GRANGE: Sundays & Holy Days: 9.30 a.m.
ARDATTIN: Sunday & Holy Days: 10.30 a.m.
TULLOW PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Andy Leahy.
Tuesday 26th May—Thursday 4th June, 2009.
Cost €1,515.00 per person.
Cost includes flights, tax, accommodation, coach transfers,
full religious programme.
Booking form available at Parish Centre.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2009
FIRST CONFESSION: Tullow: Tuesday 31st March at 7.30 p.m.
Grange/Ardattin: To be arranged.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 10th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 10th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Sunday 24th May at 11.30 a.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 9th May at 11.30 a.m.
Grange: Saturday 16th May at 11.00 a.m.
Ardattin: Saturday 16th May at 2 p.m.
The Sacrament of Confirmation in Grange and Ardattin will be administered by Bishop James Moriarty.
WE REMEMBER THEM
At the rising of the sun and its going down,
We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and the chill of winter,
We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer,
We remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
We remember them.
And when we lift our hearts to God in prayer,
We remember them.
NEWRY: Bus leaving Tullow for Newry on 15th November. Cost €20 per person. Name and money to be in by 8th November. Contact Bridget on 087 9494308 or 086 2013596.
FIRST COMMUNION
PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow on Saturday 18th October at 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Grange on Sunday 19th October at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin on Sunday 19th October at 10.30 a.m.

Padre Pio Pilgrimage 2009
Benevento & San Giovanni Rotondo 7th August for 7 nights. Group Leader Brendan Byrne. Accompanied by Spiritual Director Fr. Brendan Byrne. Also visiting the Shrine of St. Philomena and other places of interest. Special group price of €939 per person. Only 22 remaining. For itinerary and more details please contact Brendan Byrne on 059 9152666 or 087 6349103.
HEALING THE FAMILY TREE
We are products both of our personal past and of our ancestral history. This seminar will explore how the past influences the present at so many levels, both positive and negative. What we don’t know can still hurt us. First three Monday evenings in November 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. at Teach Bhride. Seminar given by Fr. Jim Cogley psychotherapist and wood turner with 30 years experience. For more information contact 9152465.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
A 24 week programme dealing with all aspects of personal development will begin on Tuesday 4th November at Teach Bhride 7.30—9.30 p.m. Brochure will be available at the Parish Centre; Library or at Teach Bhride. For further information and booking contact Teach Bhride, Tullow at 9151564.
Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin
Pilgrimage to Turkey in the Pauline Year
EARLIEST FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL
Tuesday 28th April—Thursday 7th May, 2009.
To mark the Pauline Year, our diocese has organised a pilgrimage to Turkey where there are many impressive sites associated with St. Paul, his letter and his missionary journeys. Map Travel (phone 018783116) want to confirm numbers by the end of October or you can contact Fr. Sean Maher on 059 6481123. Estimated Cost: €1,249 per person sharing.
TALK BY BISHOP NT WRIGHT
As one of our diocesan initiatives to mark the Pauline Year, Bishop NT Wright will give a talk on St. Paul in Carlow Cathedral on 10th November at 7.30 p.m. Bishop Wright, the Church of England Bishop of Durham, is one of the world’s leading scholars on the New Testament. ALL WELCOME.
ARDATTIN CHOIR are preparing for the Christmas season. We are looking for new members (men and women). Rehearsals each Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. All ages welcome.
TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Tullow Community School Parents
Association
A.G.M.
will be held on Tuesday 4th November in Tullow Community School
at 8 p.m. sharp.
ALL PARENTS WELCOME.
SPECIAL ENVELOPE: Please use your special envelope ‘DEAD LIST’ this weekend 2nd November. Many thanks.
Bernadette Bohan
No 1 Bestselling Author
CARLOW SEMINAR
on 2nd November from 2—5 p.m.
in The Talbot Hotel, Carlow. Bernadette introduces her 4 Simple Steps to Better Health. Join her for an informative day detailing the necessary tools to transform your health.
BEREAVEMENT MASS
will be held
in The Parish Church, Tullow
next Friday night
7th November at 7.30 p.m.
Special welcome to all families who have been bereaved during the year.
Refreshments afterwards
in Parish Centre.
FIRST FRIDAY
The housebound of the parish will be visited during the coming week.
Fr. Andy will visit on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th November.
Fr. Brendan will visit on Friday.
THANK YOU: Fergus Moody would like to thank everyone who sponsored him for the Dublin City Marathon in aid of Carlow Kilkenny Home Care team. A special word of thanks to Kathleen Young who organised the Table Quiz which raised €485. Thanks also to Colette Doyle and Mary Tobin.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
in aid of The Blind will be held this weekend 1st and 2nd November.
THE ROSARY
will be recited
every Sunday
for the month of November
in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tullow at 3 p.m.
St. Anne’s Ladies U14 ‘s play Fenagh in the final in Bagenalstown today Sunday 2nd November at 10.30 a.m. Leaving Supervalu car park at 9.30 a.m. Your support would be appreciated.
CONCERT in All Saints Church, Aghade on Sunday 9th November at 8 p.m.
Featuring Castlecomer Male Voice Choir. Joe Whelan—Soloist and Dermot Finley—Instrumentalist. Subscription €10. Tea afterwards.

CARIDEAS CENTRE,
TULLOW.
URGENTLY NEEDED
Baby Food Jars.
If you have any baby food jars we need them for our Christmas sale of work. If you could drop them into the Cairdeas Centre it would be great. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS
A huge congratulations to Brendan Dowling who completed the Dublin City Marathon last Monday and has so far raised 17,040.32 for the Alzheimers Day Care Centre. If anyone has a sponsorship card will they please return them to Brendan or Caroline in The Haven. Thank you to all who have helped in any way.
TALKING HELPS
Confidential Counselling Service available.
Telephone 087 6658405 or email: talking helps@eircom.net.
Programme of Events to mark the 175th Anniversary of the
Dedication of the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow.
TUESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER at 8 p.m.
‘A History of Carlow Cathedral—Ted Brophy.
‘Thomas Cobden, Architect’ - Fr. T. McDonnell.
Venue—Cathedral of the Assumption.
TULLOW LIBRARY: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Halloween Fancy Dress Party on Wednesday 29th October A special thanks to Hickson’s Supervalu who kindly sponsored prizes and goody bags.
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
Shane Rooney, Guidance Counsellor will be available at Forward Steps for individual appointments on Wednesday November 5th from 10 a.m.—12 noon.
If you would like an appointments please ring Jen in Forwards Steps on 9152776.
TULLOW ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next meeting is Tuesday 4th November at 1 p.m. in Forward Steps followed by general meeting at 2.30 p.m. in Ann Doyle room. There will be no Irish class on 4th November due to meeting.
TULLOW GOT TALENT
Calling all over 18 singers, musicians, comedians, dancers etc. Tullow Got Talent will be held in the Tara Arms, Tullow on Saturday 13th December to raise funds for the provision of defibrillators, locally. Anyone from the 18 year old to the pensioner is very welcome to compete in this competition. All you have to do is contact Franny on 086 8573858 for further details. A great night is assured .
TULLOW RUGBY CLUB
Tullow U20s play Portarlington today at Blackgates in the Gale Cup at 2.30 p.m.
Also J1s play Skerries today in Dublin in Leinster League.
U8, U10 and U12’s training every Sunday morning at 11.30 p.m. at Blackgates. All boys and girls welcome.
Next Cuidiu support group for breastfeeding and expectant mothers on Tuesday November 4th in Askea Parish Centre 10 –12 noon. Then Tuesday Nov 18th.
COFFEE MORNING
on Thursday 13th November
in Tara Arms
at 11 a.m.
In aid of APA
(Aids Partnership with Africa).