tullow Parish Newsletter 16th November, 2008

ANNIVERSARY MASSES
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 21st November
Bill Lucas, Templeowen. James & Esther Hennessy & granddaughter Sandra Dooley, Butlersgrange. Deceased members of St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society. Brigid O’Connor & deceased family members, Dublin Road. Patrick Doran & daughter Mary and Hugh O’Neill and family, Cannonsquarter. Thomas & Kathleen Murphy, Knocklow. Jim, Tim & Nancy Murphy, Lower Knocklow. Helena & Bill Keegan, Dublin. William O’Toole, Templeowen. Ted Doyle, 71 Pairc Mhuire.
MONTHS MIND MASS for Annie Jo Callaghan, 18 Slaneyview Drive next Saturday night 22nd November at 7.30 p.m. in Parish Church.


TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week:
Group 7
A. Ryan O’Neill, Dean Holmes, Robert Quinn.
B. Shane Dowling, Jack Sheeran, Corey Bowes.
C. Michael Byrne, Brandon Moore.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Michael Byrne, Dean Holmes, Robert Quinn & Jack Sheeran.
11.30a.m. Ryan O’Neill, Shane Dowling, Corey Bowes and Brandon Moore.

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,135. Development: €2,002. 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 18th and Wednesday 19th November. For an increase in Eucharistic Adoration throughout the World especially in our own Parish.
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 €740.
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.
FIRST COMMUNION
PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow on Saturday 22nd November at 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Grange on Sunday 23rd November at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin on Sunday 23rd November 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 15 remaining. For itinerary and more details please contact Brendan Byrne on 059 9152666 or 087 6349103.
THE ROSARY will be recited
every Sunday for the month of November
in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tullow at 3 p.m.
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 .
“Well done, good and faithful servant”
We are all gifted by God in such a variety of ways, but we have one thing in common—we are all gifted! God gives talents to all—so we are talented! Regardless of what those gifts or talents are, they are entrusted to us not only to offer us life, but also to make a difference to the lives of others, so that they might see the goodness of God at work in our world. Even to risk using our gifts and talents in the smallest of ways can make a massive difference in the life of the world. God takes a risk with us, the faithful God who offers us so much, the question is are we willing to trust and to take the risk with God?

Rev. Peter O’Kane.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
A special Mass of Remembrance for all deceased staff, students and past students of Tullow Community School will be celebrated in the school on Tuesday November 18th at 7.30 p.m. All families and friends are invited to this Mass. A cup of tea will be served following the Mass.
St. Patrick’s Juvenile Hurling & Football Club will hold their A.G.M. on Wednesday 19th November at 8 p.m. in the Parish Centre. The club would like to encourage the parents of the members to attend the AGM and to get involved in the running of the club. New members are very welcome to attend.
Ardattin Defibrillator Committee are inviting you to a public information evening on Monday 17th November at 8 p.m. in the Hall in Ardattin.
After a successful fundraiser, we aim to provide a de-fib machine for the locality and your views and opinions will help to provide a successful service. Guest speakers will be there on the night to give more information, so a large attendance would be appreciated.
Tullow Flower and Garden Club will hold a Gala Christmas Demonstration with Carol Bone
on Tuesday November 18th at 8 p.m.
in Mt. Wolseley, Tullow.
NOVELTY BINGO
in aid of St. John Bosco Orphanage
and Kibera Mission School
on Monday 17th November at 8 p.m.
in Tullow Day Care Centre.
Refreshments served.
YOUTH FEST will take place in Teach Bhride on Saturday 22nd November from 11.00 a.m.—4.30 p.m. This day, for young people from North Carlow, Bunclody and Baltinglass will be full of activities. All 14 to 17 years are welcome. If transport is needed please ring 9130476.
Tots—Teens Drop Off Service.
Need some child free time on Saturday between now and Christmas? Registered childminder will care for your child in the Ardattin area. Phone Nuala on 9155599 or 085 1172507.
WORLD DAY OF
REMEMBRANCE
for Road Traffic Victims
is taking place
today Sunday 16th November.
The Road Safety Authority will be promoting this event by distributing copies of the ‘Better Safer Drive TV edits’ which were produced to support the Rules of the road on Sunday 16th November through the Sunday Independent Newspaper. A free high visibility arm band will also be distributed through the Sunday World newspaper on Sunday 25th November.
Tullow Active
Retirement
Memorial Service
will be held
on Tuesday 20th November at 2 p.m.
in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary.
Both members and non-members are welcome to this service for deceased members and their families.
Collection of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment
on Saturday 22nd November from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Tullow Church Car Park.
We accept: computers, fridge/freezers, kettles, washing machines…… anything with a plug.
CARLOW COLLEGE, St. Patrick’s
OPEN DAY on Thursday 20th November from 2—8 p.m.
Third Level education on your doorstep.
Phone 9153200.
Scoil Phadraig Fundraising Draw
Reminder: Cards to be returned to the school before Thursday 27th November.
TULLOW RUGBY CLUB
Tullow U20’s play UCD today at the Blackgates. Kick off at 2.30 p.m.
Tullow J1’s play Portlaoise today at 2.30 p.m.
Tullow J2’s play Portlaoise at 1 p.m. Both games in Portlaoise.
Tullow R.F.C. are having a fundraiser night in Enniscorthy Greyhound track on 8th December at 8 p.m. All welcome. For tickets phone Luke on 087 9075401.
IN NOVEMBER WE REMEMBER
During the month of November many groups come together to remember their loved ones who have died. On Thursday 27th November you are invited to join us at Teach Bhride for an evening of prayer and ritual presented by Sister Eileen Deegan beginning at 7.30 p.m. Eileen is a Brigidine Sister who has worked closely with bereaved families. All welcome.
Tullow Community School
Parent Teacher meeting for Parents of 6th year pupils will be held on Monday 17th November at 4.15 p.m. Classes will finish at 3.35 p.m.
Parent Teacher meeting for parents of 1st year pupils will be held from 9.00 a.m.—11.30 a.m. on Friday 5th December.
Monday 8th December is a staff day.

DAY CARE CENTRE
Bereavement Mass for all deceased members and volunteers on Monday 24th at 7.30 p.m. in Day Care Centre. All welcome.
Charity Christmas Cards
Irish made Christmas cards in aid of the Sapling School for children with Autism, Carlow are on sale now in The Parish Centre and The Tullow Discount Store. 7 cards for €5.
Carlow Historical &
Archaeological Society are hosting a lecture by Brendan O’Donoghue on “County Surveyors 1834-1944 in the Ramada Hotel, Killerig on Wednesday 19th November at 8 p.m.
TULLOW GOOSE CLUB
will be held on Sunday 14th December in Murphy Memorial Hall from 8—11 p.m. in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre.
CARLOW HOSPICE
Carlow is to have its own Hospice. A public meeting is being held in the Seven Oaks Hotel on Wednesday 3rd December at 8 p.m. to launch the hospice. Your support is vital for the success of this worthwhile project.
Permanent Diaconate
The Permanent Diaconate is being introduced in some dioceses in Ireland. Anyone from the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin who would like to know more about the Permanent Dioconate should contact their local Parish Priest, or the Diocesan Secretary, Bishop’s House, Carlow.
St. Patrick’s Juvenile
Hurling and Football Club
A.T. Castles will hold a mini disco, face painting, bouncy castle and slide today Sunday 16th November from 1—6 p.m. In Murphy Memorial Hall in aid of the above club.
Parents must be present at all times. For more information phone 086 3442580 or 086 0653048.
CLEANER REQUIRED for Ardattin School to start 1st January. Apply with current reference to Chairperson Board of Management, Ardattin National School, Ardattin, Co. Carlow.
ARDATTIIN PASTORAL COUNCIL Meeting on Tuesday night 18th November at 8.30 p.m. in Church Sacristy.
St. Anne’s Ladies Football:
The U14 ladies will replay their final against Ballinkillen/Newtown today Sunday 16th November in Grange at 11.30 a.m. All support greatly appreciated.
The U16’s hope to play the last match in their competition on the following Sunday. This match will also be in Grange and will also be against Ballinkillen/Newtown. Good luck Girls!
Ballymurphy Vintage Club 2nd Annual Tractor Run on Sunday 7th December in aid of Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare team. More details later.
THANK YOU to all who supported the Concert in Aghade Church last weekend.
Pair of glasses and gloves found after the Concert. Phone 9155677.
The Happy Heart Carlow AGM takes place on Tuesday November 25th at 8 p.m. in the Seven Oaks Hotel. All are welcome.
EIGSE CARLOW Arts Festival present a Fundraising event “You’re Our Star” on November 20th in the Dolmen Hotel. Tickets 20, available at the Eigse Office, College Street, Carlow on 9190491.
Launch of Carloviana 2008
“The Carlow Historical and Archaeological
Society will launch the 2008 edition of Caroloviana their journal at Carlow Rowing Club, The Quay, Carlow on Thursday 20th November at 8 p.m.