Tullowparishnewsletter21stDecember, 2008

21st December, 2008. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
ANNIVERSARY MASS in Grange Church today for Mary & Patrick Bolger and Dr. Oliver Bolger, Grange.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 26th December , 12.00 NOON
Seamus Tobin, Mill Street. Kathleen McEvoy, Ballymurphy. James Byrne, 17 Dublin Road and Killerig. Sylvester Goss, Hillbrook Estate. Marie Smithers, Mill Street.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Tommy Coyle, Sligo next Saturday night 27th December at 7.30 p.m. in Parish Church.
TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week:
Group 4
A. Rebecca Kenny, Andrea Cooper, Megan Sheeran
B. Sorcha Frazer, Marcelle Mullen.
C. Laura Pecksheeva, Megan Scannell.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Rebecca Kenny, Andrea Cooper & Marcelle Mullen.
11.30a.m. Sorcha Frazer, Laura Pecksheeva, Megan Scannell and Megan Sheeran.

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,220. Development: €1,968. 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 23rd and Wednesday 24th December. For all those travelling home for Christmas, that they will arrive home safely, and have a peaceful, safe Christmas.
THERE WILL BE NO ADORATION ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
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. Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot will be €840 at the next bingo which will take place on Thursday 8th January.
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.
GRANGE G.F.C.
Grange G.F.C. Dinner Dance on Saturday January 31st in the Ramada.
Contact any committee member.
JOIN THE FUN ON THE ICE
27th November to 4th January at Mt. Wolseley, Tullow. For enquiries ring Mt. Wolseley on 059 9180161 or 9180162.

“I am the handmaid of the Lord”
When Mary said ‘yes’ to the Incarnation,
she said yes to God and promised
that she would centre her life
on God’s invitation to be the mother of his Son.

She said ‘yes’ to new life,
she said ‘yes’ to faith that God would look after her,
she said ‘yes’ to trust that God would not let her down,
she said ‘yes’ to hope that her son would find his way in life;
and isn’t all this like any mother or father,
as they await new life?

She did not expect easy answers.
She would be patient with life
and with God.

If we say ‘yes’ with thanks and with trust,
If we say ‘yes’ to God’s grace in our lives,
We will never be alone.
(Donal Neary SJ)
St. Vincent de Paul Society. Anyone wishing to contact the above
society please call our new number
on 083 3478914.
GRANGE ANNIVERSARIES: At times of the year there are a number of anniversaries co-inciding, and there is only a limited number of Sundays. It will be necessary therefore at times to share the Anniversary Masses, as is done in the other churches. It is hoped that this will be acceptable to all families concerned.
LITTLE RASCHALS, Mill Street, Tullow. Santa is coming on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st from 2—6 p.m.
CARE OF THE ELDERLY CHRISTMAS PARTY
will be held on Sunday 11th January
from 5—9 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Music by Rio.
Please give names to Parish Centre before Friday 9th January.
Phone 059 9151277.
ALL WELCOME.
TULLOW CITIZENS’
INFORMATION SERVICE
Every Thursday in Tullow Parish Centre.
Re-opens on Thursday 8th January at 10 a.m. in Tullow Parish Centre.
CHRISTMAS CHEER IN GRANGE
You are invited for tea/coffee and mince pies at Branigans’s Bar, Killerig Golf Club TODAY Sunday 21st December after Grange Mass.
TULLOW MALE CHOIR will hold a Carol Singing evening in Rathwood TODAY Sunday 21st December at 4 p.m. Proceeds in aid of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
TULLOW, GRANGE AND ARDATTIN
CONFESSIONS
TULLOW: PENITIENTIAL SERVICE: Monday 22nd December at 7.30 p.m.
After 9.30 a.m. Mass on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Wednesday 24th—Christmas Eve: 6.30—7.00 p.m.
GRANGE: Tuesday 23rd at 6.30 p.m.
ARDATTIN: Tuesday 23rd at 8.30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
TULLOW: Vigil at 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
GRANGE: Vigil at 12.00 midnight.
Christmas Day: 9.30 a.m.
ARDATTIN: Vigil at 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 10.30 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Day: Mass at 12.00 noon.
Saturday 27th December: 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. (vigil).
Monday 29th December—Thursday 1st January inclusive: Mass at 12.00 noon.
Friday 2nd January: Mass at 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.


Monsignor Brendan Byrne,
Fr. Andy Leahy
and The Parish Pastoral Council
wish you peace and joy for Christmas
and every blessing for the New Year.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Please make your contribution on Christmas Day or use your special Christmas envelope, or pick up and use one of the envelopes marked “Christmas
Collection” at the back of the Church. Thank you.
The housebound of the parish will be visited
during the week ahead:
Fr. Brendan will visit on Monday 22nd December.
Fr. Andy will visit on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December.
PARISH CENTRE
Christmas Arrangements
Christmas Eve: OPEN 9—1 p.m.
Monday 29th December: CLOSED.
Tuesday 30th December: OPEN 9—5.
Wednesday 31st December: OPEN:9—1.
Thursday 1st January: CLOSED.
Friday 2nd January: OPEN 9—5 p.m.
ARDATTIN NATIONAL SCHOOL
A number of old oak school desks are available. €20 each. Contact the school at 9155649.
St. Anne’s Ladies Football Team
Congratulations to the Under 14 girls who were presented with their cup at the County Board Presentation night last Thursday. Well done girls! The new St. Anne’s hoodie is now available. To get one, ring 087 7767032. Cost is €45 each.
HOUSE TO LET, The Rise, Tullow, from 1st January. Fully furnished. All mod cons. €650 per month. Phone 087 1224842.
THANK YOU: Lena Kirwan would like to thank Tommy Hickson and staff of Supervalu for allowing her to sell Santa Bear on his premises in aid of Central Remedial Clinic. Thanks also to all who supported same.
JACK AND MARY TEEHAN, Killerig wish all their customers, family and friends a Happy Christmas and New Year. Hope to see everyone at our Christmas Party in Walsh’s Lounge, Killerig on Saturday 27th December. Raffle on the night. Proceeds in aid of REHAB and Wheelchair Association. Music by Delton Ramblers.
FIGHT FOR SIGHT CAMPAIGN
Christmas Crackers for sale at Morgan’s Chemist, Tullow.
THANK YOU: Betty McHutcheon would like to thank all those who nominated, sponsored and supporter her in achieving the Carlow Person of the Year. A heart felt thanks to all those who sent good wishes, cards and bouquets.
GOOSE CLUB: Thanks to all who supported, the Goose Club last weekend in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre. A special thanks to the local businesses who donated items, all those who collected items and to those who helped on the night. Amount raised was €3,302.
RETURNING: An exhibition of paintings by Cora Murphy—”Returning” in Tullow Library. The series includes a variety of reasonably priced landscapes that would make ideal Christmas presents. Exhibition runs until 30th January. For more information ring Cora on 087 3275131.
Tullow Day Care Centre
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
The Centre will be closed from 5 p.m. on Tuesday 23rd December. We will re-open on Monday 29th December at 3 p.m. and we will close on Wednesday 31st December at 5 p.m.
We will also be closed on the 1st and 2nd of January. Centre open Monday 5th January 2009 as usual.
THANK YOU: Eileen, the staff and all the service users at Cairdeas would like to thank most sincerely all those who supported and made the craft fair on the 8th December at big success. Thanks very much for your continued support.