tullow Parish Newsletter 23rd November, 08

ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Vimy McQuinn, Pairc Mhuire today Sunday 23rd November at 11.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Annie Brennan, 3 Castledermot Road next Sunday 30th November at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 28th November
James Butler, Newstown. Michael O’Neill, 16 St. Austins. Mary Keogh, 17 St. Austins. John Corcoran, 30 Hillbrook Estate. Hannah Gartland, 43 Dublin Road. Jamie Coady, Shillelagh Grove. Carmel McNamee, Barrack Street. Patrick & Elizabeth Doyle, Castlemore. Ollie McGrath, Castledermot Road. John & Elizabeth Dalton, Dublin Road. Paddy Donohue, Paulville. Phyllis Minchin, Dublin Road. Margaret, Larry & Tommy Kelly, Pairc Mhuire. Sean Maher, & deceased family members, Castledermot Road. Phyllis Hogan, 29 Pairc Mhuire. Mary Ann & James Fox & deceased family members, Coppenagh. Mary & Paddy Keogh, son Pat & daughter Kathleen, Tullowland. Tom & Peg Jackman, Paulville.
Mass for deceased members of O.N.E. Tullow Branch next Sunday 30th November at 11.30 a.m. in Parish Church.
TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week:
Group 8
A. Katie Jones, Jessica Browne, Laura Kershaw.
B. Rebecca Roche, Courtney Roche, Abbie Halligan.
C. Tamara Byrne, Aoife Curry.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Katie Jones, Jessica Browne, Laura Kershaw, Tamara Byrne.
11.30a.m. Rebecca Roche, Courtney Roche, Abbie Halligan & Aoife Curry.

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,382. Development: €2,171. 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 25th and Wednesday 26th November. For vocations to the Priesthood and religious life, that more will listen to God’s invitation and answer His call.
CLONFERT
A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanual House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 29th November. 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 €760.
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 .
O’God, I proclaim the mystery of my faith
that spring will follow winter,
that life will follow death
and that one day
all the tombs of death’s season
will be transformed into the green of spring.

May my trust in the coming of spring
on this winter day
be a sign of my faith
in the resurrection of all life,
the fulfilment of your promise
that we all will share
in the new life and eternal spring
of your son, Jesus Christ.
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.
Scoil Phadraig Fundraising Draw
Reminder: Cards to be returned to the school before Thursday 27th November.
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 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.

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.
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.
CLEANER REQUIRED for Ardattin School to start 1st January. Apply with current reference to Chairperson Board of Management, Ardattin National School, Ardattin, Co. Carlow.
Ballymurphy Vintage Club
2nd Annual Tractor Run
on Sunday 7th December
in aid of Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare team. ROUTE: Ballymurphy—Glynn—Ballywilliam (via Ballinalour) - Rathnure—Killane—Kiltealy—Ballymurphy. All tractors welcome. Entry: €25 per tractor. For more information contact Mag on 087 9354662
or Mick on 087 6077723.
Spot prizes and raffle on day.
CRISP CENTRE, TULLOW.
Digital Photography Course for beginners starting on 25th November from 7—9 p.m.
Digital Photography Intermediate starting on Thursday 27th November from 7—9 p.m. Phone 9181759.
SOCIAL DANCING in the Ramada Hotel, Killerig starting on Wednesday 3rd December and every Wednesday there after from 10 p.m.—12.30. Adm: €7. All welcome.
THANK YOU: The family of the late Mrs
Annie Jo Callaghan would like to thank the following people for their help and support during their sad loss: Carmel & Dan Dawson, Patricia Doyle, Fr. Byrne and Mr. Pat Byrne and all those who sent memory cards and sympathy cards. We would also like to thank all those who gave a donation to the Haven Alzheimer’s Society, Tullow.
ST. PATRICK’S G.F.C.: A.G.M. The club will hold it’s A.G.M. on Saturday next November 30th in The Clubhouse at 5.30 p.m. All members are requested to attend. New members are especially welcome. Club membership for 2009 will be taken on the night.
Tullow Parents Association Primary are holding a Church Gate Collection next weekend 29th/30th November in aid of Tullow Boys and Tullow Girls National School.
Tutoring Service available for history, english and home economics. Phone 086 0728398.
CLOTHING COLLECTION in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland. Next Thursday 27th November from 9 a.m.—12 noon at Tullow Church Car Park. Please help us by donating clothing, towels, bed linen, curtains, shoes, bags.
RATHOE GIFT FAIR
will be held in Rathoe Hall
on Sunday 30th November
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Great selection of gifts.
Scoil Mhuire Lourdes (Girls School)
Bishop Jim Moriarty
will perform the official opening
and blessing of St. Brigid’s
(our new rooms)
on Friday next, November 28th at 2 p.m. The Board of Management of the school wishes to extend an invitation to all
to come and celebrate
this happy occasion with us.
Charity Christmas Cards are now on sale in The Haven Alzheimers Day Care Centre. 10 beautiful cards for €5.
TULLOW SINGERS
will perform their
Annual Christmas Concert
in Church of the Most Holy Rosary
on Sunday 7th December at 8 p.m.
HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED for elderly lady (weekends). Tullow area. Phone 059 8623309.
TULLOW I.C.A.
Party evening on Saturday 29th November commencing with a meal at the Riverbank Restaurant, Tullow at 5 p.m. Meeting there at 4.30 p.m. Then on to the Mikado, performed by Carnew Musical Society. Non members very welcome.
CELEBRATION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL
Led by Cardinal Sean Brady,
Archbishop of Armagh
will be held on Saturday 29th November
at 6.15 p.m. in The Cathedral, Carlow.
Sunday November 23rd is The Feast of Christ the King. Adoration 4—5 p.m. in Church of The Most Holy Rosary. Intentions: Please Pray for Our Priests, Nuns and Brothers, vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life and also an increase in Eucharistic Adoration. All adorers are requested to attend. Everybody welcome.
DAY CARE CENTRE
Bereavement Mass
for all deceased members
and volunteers
on Monday 24th November at 7.30 p.m.
in Day Care Centre.
All welcome.
‘WINTER CONCERT’ with Fr. Liam Lawton, Cormiosa & Guests on Saturday 6th December in St. Andrews Church, Bagenalstown at 8.00 p.m. Tickets from Eleanor on 9721154.
GRANGE PASTORAL GROUP
Meeting on Tuesday 25th November at 8.30 p.m.
DEANERY PASTORAL COUNCIL Meeting on Thursday night 27th November at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.
STORYTELLING/IRISH NIGHT
on Wednesday 3rd December
at 8 p.m. in Cheshire Home.
ALL WELCOME.
THANK YOU to everybody who supported the Charity Beauty Day for Action Breast Cancer. A total of €670 was raised.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in Mount Wolseley Hotel and Golf Club
on Friday December 12th at 8 p.m.
in aid of Cancer Research.
Featuring Regina Hanley, The Celtic Divas,
The Wolseley Singers, Chloe O’Neill,
Newtown Chamber Choir,
Stephen Concannon—Tenor and more.
Tickets are limited so get yours early. €20.
From Mt. Wolsely Pro Shop, Dirdre Minogue & Tresor in Rathwood or phone 087 6426725.
ST. COLUMBA’S SCHOOL
Christmas Whist Drive on Tuesday 25th November at 8.30 p.m. in St. Columba’s School.
CONGRATULATIONS to the U14 ladies on winning their replay last Sunday. The final score was 4-6 to 1-5. Training for the U14 squad has now finished for the winter.
The U16 girls have a match in Grange today at 2.30 p.m. Please support.