Friday, December 18, 2009

tullow Parish Newsletter 20th December, 09

TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €980.

20th December, 2009. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd December. For all those travelling home for Christmas. That they will arrive home safely and have a peaceful, safe Christmas.

PLEASE PRAY FOR Sean Gartland, 57 St. Patrick’s Park and Lil Walter (nee Canning), England and formerly of Mill Street who died recently.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for May Fitzgerald, Crosslow today Sunday 20th December at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Patrick & Mary Bolger, Grange and Dr. Oliver Bolger in Grange Church today at 9.30 a.m.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Sylvia Coughlan, 8 Courtlawns next Sunday 27th December at 11.30 a.m.


Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 2 BOYS
Shane Dowling, Corey Bowes, Jamie Farrell, Brandon Moore, Cormac Flynn, Jason Dowling, Gregory Phelan, Jack Sheeran, Ross Hanley, Cathal Murray.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,205. Development: €2,830. Many thanks.
TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th 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.
HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.
ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available. Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 12th December at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 13th December at 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 13th December at 10.30 a.m. Mass.
TULLOW’S GOT TALENT COMPETITION
Commencing on 3rd January, 2010. JJ’s Lounge 5 p.m.—8 p.m. Sunday 3rd January and Sunday 10th January and final in the Tara Arms on 17th January. Competition open to all ages. We want every type of entertainment as follows: Singing, Irish Dancing, Modern Dancing, Comedy, Musicians, Bands. Competition organised by Tullow Variety Group. Entry forms available at JJ’s and the Tara Arms.
FOR SALE: Flanagan/Kirwan Irish Dancing starter costume—red skirt and white blouse. Age 5 years approx, 30. Phone 086 8189657.
Church Gate Collection this weekend 19th and 20th December in aid of Care of the Elderly Christmas Party. Your support would be very much appreciated.
DONATIONS of Flowers and greenery for Grange Church for Christmas would be appreciated any day from Sunday 20th December.
YOU ARE INVITED to Branigans Bar, Killerig Golf Club after Grange Mass today Sunday 20th December for some Christmas Cheer, mince pies and refreshments.
GRANGE CEMETERY GRAVES
Families who have booked individual graves or plots in Grange Cemetery are asked to mark them out clearly by kerbing or cornerstones so as to avoid any confusion at a future date.
CALAMITY JANE: If anyone has a copy of Tullow Community School’s production of Calamity Jane please contact 087 7701384.
Parish Reconciliation service for christmas
Monday 21st December
at 7.30 p.m.
in Tullow Parish Church.
All welcome.
TULLOW SINGERS PRESENT
Christmas Concert
on Sunday 20th December at 7 p.m. in Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Tullow.
Special Guests:
Tullow National School, Roisin Jackman, Robert Tobin, Quade Quartet, Des
Willoughby. Tickets available at the door or through Tullow Primary School
and Parents Association. €10 adult. Children FREE.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Have you time? “Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of love”. St. Brigid’s Oratory, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
TULLOW, GRANGE AND ARDATTIN

Confessions
Tullow: Penitential Service: Monday 21st December at 7.30 p.m.
After Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Thursday 24th December—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: 12 noon and usual 7.30 p.m. (vigil Mass for Sunday)

Sunday 27th December: Usual Sunday Masses.

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
TULLOW RUGBY CLUB
New Years Eve Disco in Tullow Rugby Club.
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.
HOUSEBOUND OF THE PARISH will be attended this week:
Fr. Andy will visit on Monday and Tuesday.
Fr. Byrne will visit on Tuesday.
THANK YOU: Lena Kirwan would like to thank the management and staff of Supervalu, Tullow for allowing her to sell Santa Bears in aid of Central Remedial Clinic and thanks to all who supported the collection. €920 was collected.
MORGANS CHEMIST, The Square, Tullow will be open from 11—5 p.m. today Sunday 20th December.
CAROL SINGING
Tullow mens choir are presenting an afternoon of carol singing in Rathwood today Sunday 20th December from 2.30 p.m.—4 p.m.
Proceeds in aid of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
HOUSING—tintean currently have the following vacancy:
A two bed unit in our housing for the elderly in Tintean Phadraig, Chapel Lane, Tullow.
Applicants for this unit need to be in the elderly category.
Application forms for the above can be obtained from Tintean Coille Community Centre, Pollerton, Carlow. Phone 9135934.
Completed applications should be returned to Tintean on or before Wednesday 13th January, 2010. Persons who have previously applied to Tintean should apply again if they wish to be considered for housing in the above units.
THEFT OF STATUES from Cemetery Plots: We appeal to everyone to be very observant of statues or other religious objects on their own and neighbouring family plots. If you notice anything missing or suspicious behaviour by anyone visiting the cemetery, please report it to the Gardai.
CAIRDEAS CENTRE: Thanks to all who supported the Goose Club last weekend in aid of The Cairdeas Centre. Amount raised was €2,315. A special word of thanks to all who helped in any way.
Parish Web-site: Our brand new parish web-site is now up and running. Lots of new information and updates. Visit the web-site at : www.tullowparish.ie
Grange GAA are running a table quiz in Brannigan’s Bar in the Killerig Resort Hotel on Monday 21st December at 8 p.m. Table of 4: €20.
KILLERIG RESORT would like to thank all of our locals for their loyal support throughout the year. And to show our appreciation we would like to invite all locals and friends to a complimentary evening of fine finger food and live music on Wednesday 23rd December at 8 p.m.
A welcome for the wayfarer has long been a part of the Irish Christmas tradition, particularly on Christmas Eve when a candle in the window, bid traveller to reset from their journey, the belief that in welcoming the wayfarer, we are welcoming the wandering Joseph and Mary with the child Jesus.
Poet : Maire Mac an Tsaoi: Captured the idea beautifully in her poem “Oiche Nollag”
With candle of angels the sky in now dappled,
the frost on the wind from the hills has a bite,
Kindle your fire and go to your slumber
Jesus will lie in this household to-night.

Leave all the doors wide open before her
The Virgin will come with the child on her breast
Grant that you’ll stop here to-night Holy Mary
that Jesus to-night in this household may rest.

The lights are all lighting in that little hostel
there were generous servings of vituals and wine
From merchants of sick, from merchants of woollens
But Jesus will lie in this household to-night.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Tullow Parish Newsletter 13th December 09

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.
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270
TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €960.

13th December, 2009. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th December. For all people, as we prepare for Christmas:
May we repent of our sins, and prepare to open our hearts in sincere welcome to the Infant Jesus.

ANNIVERSARY MASS for Annie Brennan, Castledermot Road today Sunday 13th December at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR
FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
Seamus Tobin, Mill Street. Elizabeth Doran & daughter Mary, Hillbrook Estate. The Barron & Manzor families Mill Street and Bridge Street. Kathleen Maher, 14 Pairc Mhuire. Seamus Coady, Mill Street. Kathleen & Patrick Keogh, 11 Dublin Road. John & Kathleen Halpin & daughter Kathleen Roche, The Mullawn. Bridie Rooney, Knocklow. Kathleen O’Brien, Tullowland. Kathleen McEvoy, Ballymurphy Road. Edward Farrell Snr, 36 Pairc Mhuire. Ellen Guinane, London. Michael & Annie Stynes & daughter Peg, Grangeford. The Kirwan family, Mt. Wolseley Lodge. Eileen O’Keeffe, Hillbrook Estate. Mary Kealy, Rathglass. Owen & Elizabeth Wybrnat, daughters Peig, Eileen & Michael Brennan and Betty & Joe Hickey, Ardoyne. Matt & Kitty O’Reilly & daughter Breda, Butlersgrange. Paddy Rooney, Dublin Road. Breeda Kenny, Abbey Street.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for May Fitzgerald, Crosslow next Sunday 20th December at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Church.

Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 2
A: Vanessa Doyle, Kate Dunne.
B: Stephanie Holligan, Sally Ann Connors
C: Aoife Curry, Ciara Delaney.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Vanessa Doyle, Stephanie Holligan & Katie Dunne
11.30 a.m. Aoife Curry, Sally Ann Connors & Ciara Delaney.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,125. Development: €2,108. Many thanks.
CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th 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.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.
ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available. Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 12th December at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 13th December at 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 13th December at 10.30 a.m. Mass.

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of Breast Cancer Research in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December at 8 p.m. sharp.
Featuring Regina Haley—The Celtic Divas, The Wolseley Singers, Sarah Keating—Soprano, Castlecomer Community School Choir, Martin Hennessey—Baritone.
Musical Director: David Munroe.
Tickets now available from Tresor in Rathwood, at the Golf Desk in Mt. Wolseley,
Regina Hanley or contact 087 6426725. Tickets €20.




TULLOW GOOSE CLUB
will be held
today Sunday 13th December
in aid of
The Cairdeas Centre, Tullow
7.30 p.m. —10.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Please support this very worthy cause.

ITEMS FOR THE GOOSE CLUB can be left into the PARISH CENTRE today


CHRISTMAS YOUTH 2000 Retreat
A National Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat for Young People aged 16-35 takes place at Newbridge College, Newbridge from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th December. Contact 01 6753690 or 086 3025442 for information.

Live Crib at Killerig: Visit the Live Crib at Killerig Resort, Carlow. See the Life Size Nativity Scene with live animals bring the story of Christmas to life. Every weekend in December from December 6th. Entrance Free—Donations to Carlow Hospice.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The annual collection will take place this weekend 12th and 13th December. Your support would be very much appreciated especially in this very difficult time for many people.
If you wish to support our GIVING TREE please call to Morgan’s Chemist, The Square, Tullow.
1. Take a gift tag from the tree.
2. Purchase gift—leave unwrapped
3. Attach tag to gift and return to basket at tree.
Thank you for your support. Phone 083 3478914.

FOLK GROUP: A big thanks you to our Deanery Folk Group for singing for us at Mass last Sunday. To learn more about them, you can contact Shane at 087 6391015 or Clare at 086 8672381. We would like to form a folk group here in Tullow? If you have any ideas, please talk to any member of the parish team. We would be delighted to have you sing for us at Mass.

TULLOW’S GOT TALENT COMPETITION
Commencing on 3rd January, 2010. JJ’s Lounge 5 p.m.—8 p.m. Sunday 3rd January and Sunday 10th January and final in the Tara Arms on 17th January. Competition open to all ages. We want every type of entertainment as follows: Singing, Irish Dancing, Modern Dancing, Comedy, Musicians, Bands. Competition organised by Tullow Variety Group. Entry forms available at JJ’s and the Tara Arms.
FOR SALE: Flanagan/Kirwan Irish Dancing starter costume—red skirt and white blouse. Age 5 years approx, 30. Phone 086 8189657.

TULLOW DAY CARE CENTRE
wishes to thank each and everyone of you for supporting our Novelty Bingos throughout the year and for your generous support for all our fundraising events throughout 2009.
The winner of “Guess the number of Buttons” was Colette Doyle who correctly guessed 622 buttons on the jacket. We wish you all a very happy Christmas.

Church Gate Collection next weekend 19th and 20th December in aid of Care of the Elderly Christmas Party. Your support would be very much appreciated.

CARE OF THE ELDERLY Meeting on Wednesday 16th December at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.

DONATIONS of Flowers and greenery for Grange Church for Christmas would be appreciated any day from Sunday 20th December.

YOU ARE INVITED to Branigans Bar, Killerig Golf Club after Grange Mass on Sunday 20th December for some Christmas Cheer, mince pies and refreshments.

GRANGE CEMETERY GRAVES
Families who have booked individual graves or plots in Grange Cemetery are asked to mark them out clearly by kerbing or cornerstones so as to avoid any confusion at a future date.

TULLOW RUGBY CLUB play Newbridge today at 2 p.m. at the Blackgates, Tullow.

CALAMITY JANE: If anyone has a copy of Tullow Community School’s production of Calamity Jane please contact 087 7701384.

ECUMENICAL SERVICE of Nine Lessons and carols in St. Columba’s Church, Tullow with the Tullow Singers today Sunday 13th December at 7 p.m.

Parish Reconciliation service for christmas
Monday 21st December
at 7.30 p.m.
in Tullow Parish Church.
All welcome.

TULLOW SINGERS PRESENT
Christmas Concert
on Sunday 20th December at 7 p.m. in Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Tullow.
Special Guests:
Tullow National School, Roisin Jackman, Robert Tobin, Quade Quartet, Des Willoughby. Tickets available at the door or through Tullow Primary School and Parents Associations. €10 adult. €5 child.

TULLOW I.C.A.: Members of Tullow ICA will visit the new George Bernard Shaw Theatre in Carlow on Thursday 17th December to see the Panto. Arrangements have been made to have a meal beforehand at the Theatre restaurant.

FOUND: Walking Aid found in Doyles Hardware. Phone 9151107.

What must we do? That was the question that was posed to John two thousand years ago. It is still a valid question today. If we are getting ready to meet an important guest who comes to see us, we might well ask to know what we should do, how we should behave.
John answers the people by telling them simply to do their best, to behave as people should to each other. In order to meet this important guest, we should simply keep going, doing what we do well already, and leaving behind any type of action that is not worthy of our humanity. We prepare to meet the Lord by being good parents and friends, by working well at our jobs, by being honest and upright in our dealings.
Here are some phrases from today’s readings that we can pray with in the week ahead:
¨ “May that peace of God, which is so much greater that we can understand, guard our hearts and our thoughts, in Christ Jesus”.
¨ “The Spirit of the Lord has been given to me; he has sent me to bring the good news to the poor”.


Ducketts Grove Christmas Craft & Food Fair today Sunday 13th December from 12 noon—6 p.m. A winter wonderland of traditional Christmas Activities showcasing the best of Carlow in this magical setting which includes a large craft faith featuring Carlow producers, Christmas plants, wreath, decorations and artisan food producers. Car parking €5 per car.

St. Patrick’s Juvenile Hurling & Football Club will hold their Presentation Day today Sunday 13th December at 4 p.m. in the Tara Arms. Presentations will be made to the U16 football team as well as the U12 hurlers and the U10 and U14 footballers. Special guests will be Kildare’s Johnny Doyle and Carlow’s senior vice captain Shane Kavanagh.

CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE now available. Phone 085 7233897.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Tullow Parish Newsletter 6th December, 09

PLEASE PRAY FOR Andy Kehoe, formerly of Knocklow who died in England recently.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR
FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
Eileen Brennan, Ardoyne. James & Mary Roche and granddaughter Lisa, Tullowbeg. Julia Kelly, Tankardstown. Peter & Pat McGrath, Dublin Road. Michael & Julia Murphy, 12 Pairc Mhuire. Mick Stynes, 1 Steepleview Cresent. Billy Doyle, Convent Lodge. Patrick, Margaret & May Kinsella, Knocknatubrid. Patrick & Dymna Haskins, Stratnakelly, Tinahealy. Deceased members of the Carroll family, Rathglass. Paddy O’Brien, late of 41 Pairc Mhuire. Maureen Kelly, late of Pairc Mhuire. Owen McCoy and deceased family members, Ardattin. Winifred & Thomas Byrne & Anne & Garrett Lawler, Elmgrove. Molly Doyle and deceased family members, Ballyredmond. Kathleen Kelly, 12 St. Austins Terrace. Matthew Kelly, Paulville. Stephen Jackman, Rathbawn. Bridget & John Gorman, 46 Dublin Road.
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Annie Brennan, Castledermot Road next Sunday 13th December at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.

Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 1 BOYS
A: Jack Sheeran, Calvin Condron.
B: Cdathal Murray, Keith Doyle.
C: Ross Hanley, Jack Timmins.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Jack Sheeran, Calvin Condron & Cathal Murray.
11.30 a.m. Keith Doyle, Ross Hanley & Jack Timmins.

COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,099. Development: €2,003. 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.

ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available. Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 12th December at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 13th December at 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 13th December at 10.30 a.m. Mass.
GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December at 8 p.m. sharp.
Tickets now available from Tresor in
Rathwood, at the Golf Desk in Mt. Wolseley,
Regina Hanley or contact 087 6426725.
Tickets €20.

TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET
will hold a Special Christmas Fair
today Sunday 6th December
in Tullow Parish Centre
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
We are also open for business after Mass on Saturday evening 5th December.

TULLOW GOOSE CLUB
will be held
next Sunday 13th December
in aid of
The Cairdeas Centre, Tullow
from 7.30 p.m. —10.30 p.m. in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Please support this very worthy cause.
Someone will call to you during the week, 7th—11th December so if you would be good enough to have some Groceries, Cakes, Fruit, Biscuits, Bottles of Christmas Cheer, it would be gratefully accepted.
ITEMS FOR THE GOOSE CLUB can also be left into the PARISH CENTRE.

COFFEE MORNING in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin on Friday 11th December in Teach Bride from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

St. Patrick’s G.F.C.: Table Quiz:
The club will hold a Table Quiz in aid of the Players Injury Fund on Friday night December 11th in the Hogan Stand Bar. Team of 4: €40.

CHRISTMAS YOUTH 2000 Retreat
A National Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat for Young People aged 16-35 takes place at Newbridge College, Newbridge from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th December. Contact 01 6753690 or 086 3025442 for information.

TULLOW LIBRARY: Christmas Crafts—’Card making for Kids’ on Tuesday 8th December at 11 a.m. Please book by calling 9136299.
Tullow Library’s Annual Christmas Carols on Wednesday 9th December at 6.45 p.m. sharp. Everybody most welcome.

Free Public Lecture in Carlow College
Professor Patricia Casey, the distinguished psychiatrist (UCD/Mater Hospital), will hive a public lecture on the topic:’Psycho-social benefits of Religion-the scientific evidence’, in Cobden Hall,
Carlow College, on Thursday, 10th December at 7.30p.m.The lecture will be followed by a question and answer session. This id the first of a new series of public lectures at the college. Admission is free. Details of other lectures in the series on the night.

TULLOW PRIMARY SCHOOL’S
( fundraiser)
today Sunday 6th December, 3p.m.-6p.m.
KILLERIG HOTEL, GRANGE, Co.CARLOW.

GIFT VOUVHER SALE
All Vouchers have been kindly donated by Local Businesses, there is fashion outlets, beauticians, hair studios, toy shops, music shops, hotels, restaurants, travel providers, heat merchants, landscapers, activity providers with hundreds more to choose from.
Vouchers up to 50%less than face value…
All proceeds go to fund Tullow Boy’s and Girls Primary Schools.

All
Tullow Liturgy Group - Meeting
on Tuesday 8th December 8.15 p.m. in the Parish Centre.


Tuesday 8th December is a Holy Day
Feast of the Immaculate Conception:
Masses: Tullow: Vigil on Monday night at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: 8.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Grange: 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: 10.30 a.m.

FOLK GROUP: We warmly welcome our Deanery Folf Group who sing for us at the 11.30 a.m. Mass in Tullow today.

Ardattin Pastoral Group Meeting on Wednesday night at 8 p.m.
Tullow Parish Pastoral Council
Meeting on Monday 7th December at 8.15 p.m. in Parish Centre.

Live Crib at Killerig: Visit the Live Crib at Killerig Resort, Carlow. See the Life Size Nativity Scene with live animals bring the story of Christmas to life. Every weekend in December from December 6th. Entrance Free—Donations to Carlow Hospice.

“Prepare a way for the Lord”
“Prepare a way” cries John the Baptist. In these days of Advent, we are called to prepare for the coming of Jesus. John says we must build a road to allow the Lord to come straight. The road we prepare is a road to our hearts. Here we can offer this loving guest, our Lord, a direct way into our lives.
Below are some phrases taken from today’s readings that we can pray with each day in the week ahead: -
¨ “Put on the beauty of the glory of God for
ever, wrap the cloak of integrity around you”
¨ “Prepare a way for the Lord, make straight a
path. And all will see the salvation of God”.
¨ “God will guide us in joy by the light of his
glory, with his mercy and integrity for escort”.
¨ “What marvels the Lord has worked for us!
Indeed we are glad”.
¨ “Come Lord Jesus”.
‘Reach Out’ Christmas Gift Pack
Available after Masses in Tullow, Grange and Ardattin this weekend.

VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The annual collection will take place next weekend 12th and 13th December. Your support would be very much appreciated especially in this very difficult time for many people.
If you wish to support our GIVING TREE please call to Morgan’s Chemist, The Square, Tullow.
1. Take a gift tag from the tree.
2. Purchase gift—leave unwrapped
3. Attach tag to gift and return to basket at tree.
Thank you for your support. Phone 083 3478914.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
Meeting on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in Parish Centre.

COFFEE MORNING in aid of Pestalozzi World (educates and trains very poor children at secondary level in Africa) on Friday 11th December from 9.30 a.m. in Rathoe Hall.

THANK YOU: J.G. O Connor Branch, O.N.E. wish to say thank you to all who helped in anyway for our unveiling last Sunday 29th November.
Tullow/Grange
Community Games
A.G.M. on Monday night
7th December at 8 p.m.
in Parish Centre.

THANK YOU: Garden Haven Florist would like to say thank you to Tullow Parish Centre and all who attended their flower demonstration on Wednesday 2nd December. Total raised was €910 for Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team. A great night was had by all.

THANK YOU: A big thank you to all the distributors who delivered the parish envelopes during the week.

Active Retirement Association
Reminder: Christmas Party on 10th December in Killerig Resort Hotel. Extra places still available. Members and non members intending going to party please leaves name plus fee of €30 to Forward Steps Office tomorrow Monday 7th December. Bus will leave Tullow Day Care Centre at 12 noon. Further information from Tom on 059 9159248.
Bus will leave Tullow Day Care Centre at 12 noon.

St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
Congratulations are extended to Shane Rohan and Jack Kennedy who received the player of the year award and the man of the match award respectively at the recent Slaney Rangers award night.

Tullow Flower and Garden Club
A Floral Demonstration by Frances Cosgrove (club member) will take place on Tuesday 8th December at 8 p.m. in Mt. Wolseley Hotel. All are welcome.
Tullow Tennis Club: Thanks to everyone who gave so generously to our recent bag pack in Supervalu. €1,330 was raised.

Conor Ward, Fruit and Veg
Shop closed on Monday 7th and re-opening on Tuesday 8th. Please call in and view the range of new stock:
nutritional supplements, natural bodycare, homeopathis medicines, weight loss aids, aromatherapy and much more.

Friday, November 27, 2009

tullow Parish Newsletter 29th November, 09

TALKING HELPS
Confidential Counselling Service available. Contact 087 6658405 or Email: talking helps@eircom.net.
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.
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270

TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €920.

29th November, 2009. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December. That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in its various forms.

ANNIVERSARIES
Mass for deceased members of ONE. at 11.30 a.m. today.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER,
7.30 p.m.
Peggy Flynn, Pairc Mhuire. Jim Fogarty, 26 Monacurragh, Carlow. Kevin Moylan, late of 33 Pairc Mhuire. Ellen Archibold, Castledermot Road. John Purcell, Newry & Tullow. Vimy McQuinn, Pairc Mhuire. Patrick & Roseanna Nolan, Dublin Road. Patrick Doran & daughter Mary, Cannonsquarter and also Hugh O’Neill and deceased family members. Martin O’Neill, Bellwood Drive. Thomas Jackman, Paulville. Anna May Behan, Myshall.


Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 1
A: Orla McCormack, Emily Bolger.
B: Roisin Delaney, Katelyn Ansbro.
C: Katie Jones, Lauren Carroll.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Roisin Delaney, Katie Jones & Lauren Carroll.
11.30 a.m. Orla McCormack, Emily Bolger & Katelyn Ansbro.

COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,300. Development: €2,213. Many thanks.

CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th 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.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.

ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available. Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 21st November at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 22nd November at 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 22nd November at 10.30 a.m. Mass.

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December at 8 p.m. sharp.
Tickets now available from Tresor in
Rathwood, at the Golf Desk in Mt. Wolseley,
Regina Hanley or contact 087 6426725.
Tickets €20.

TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET
will hold a Special Christmas Fair
on Sunday 6th December
in Tullow Parish Centre
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
We are also open for business after Mass on Saturday evening 5th December.

LITURGY OF HOPE
An invitation to the people of Tullow, Grange and Ardattin
“Together we can share the Light”
Tullow Parish Church
on Thursday 3rd December at 8 p.m.
‘Reach Out’ Christmas gift pack will be distributed.
Refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre.
All are welcome.

TULLOW GOOSE CLUB
will be held
on Sunday 13th December
in aid of
The Cairdeas Centre, Tullow
from 7.30 p.m. —10.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Please support this very worthy cause.
NOVELTY BINGO in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre on Monday 30th November at 7.30 p.m. in Centre.
BUS TRIP TO NEWRY on Saturday 5th December. Contact Kathleen on 087 9028064 after 5 p.m. €20 per person.
Remembrance Mass for deceased members of O.N.E. on Sunday 29th November at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Parish Church. Mass will be followed by blessing and unveiling of memorial stone in Church Car Park.
FLOWER DEMONSTRATION
in aid of
Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team
in Parish Centre, Tullow
on Wednesday 2nd December at 7 p.m.
by Garden Haven Florist.
Tea/Coffee and Mince Pies (complimentary) will be served.
All arrangements will be
raffled on the night. Adm: €10.

Alzheimer’s Society
Charity Christmas Cards are now on sale in The Haven, Alzheimer Day Care Centre, Tullow. Pack of 10 cards €7.50.

SEE YOUR NAME ON A STAR! Saturday 5th December is International Volunteer Day—a special occasion selected by the U.N. to celebrate the commitment and generosity of volunteers all around the world. In Tullow parish, we appreciate the opportunity to highlight the contributions of volunteer organisations and individual volunteers at local, parish, national and international levels.
A “lighting ceremony” will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday 3rd December and all volunteers are invited to come and view the spectacle. The Christmas Tree will be displayed in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and will be decorated with special stars on which will be listed the name of Tullow volunteers.
Naomh Padraig Bowls opened on Monday 23rd November. To date there is a membership of 28. Bowls on Monday and Friday 2– 4 p.m. in G.A.A. Sports Complex, Ballymurphy Road, Tullow.
Forthcoming Christmas Draw on December 21st for Turkey, Ham, Lamb, coal and briquettes.

RACE NIGHT in aid of Cystic Fibrosis next Friday night 4th December in The Irish Bar, Tullow. First race at 9.30 p.m. Horses available from The Irish Bar or contact Nick on 085 1198198.

Carlow Volunteer Centre will hold their Outreach Service next Thursday 3rd December from 10 a.m.—1p.m. in Forward Steps Resource Centre.
Active Retirement: Bus trip to New Arts Centre, Carlow next Thursday 3rd December. Bus leaves Tullow Day Care Centre at 2.45 p.m.
Active Retirement Bowls every Monday and Friday from 2– 4 in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Committee Meeting on Tuesday 1st December at 1.30 p.m. in Forward Steps following by General Meeting at 2.30 p.m.
Get your Christmas Party tickets from Bernie at Forward Steps. Party will be held on 10th December.

FORWARD STEPS: If you are a stay at home mam or a currently unemployed young woman and would like to gain computer skills and meet new people why not come along to Forward Steps Resource Centre on Tuesday morning from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. Childcare can be provided. For more information on this or any of our ongoing courses please contact Jen on 059 9152776 or 086 8555294.

COFFEE MORNING in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin on Friday 11th December in Teach Bride from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

LITURGY GROUP: Training Course concludes in Teach Bride on Tuesday 1st December at 8 p.m.
GRANGE PASTORAL GROUP Meeting on Wednesday 2nd December at 8.30 p.m.

HOUSEBOUND
Fr. Andy will visit the housebound on Wednesday and Friday next.
Fr. Brendan will visit on Friday next.

CLOTHING COLLECTION in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland. Please donate your unwanted clothes on Wednesday 2nd December from 9 a.m.—12 noon at Tullow Church Car Park. Further information from Tina Kavanagh 087 6301350.

THANK YOU: The Kathleen Young Memorial Table Quiz: The Care of the Elderly Group wishes to say a very sincere thank you to all who supported the Quiz, those who donated prizes and John Colgan and staff at the Tara Arms. The amount realised was €747.00
3 piece suite of furniture to take away. Phone 085 7216919.
Good home needed for 2 jack Russell puppies. Phone 085 7216919.

SOME SUGGESTIONS
FOR KEEPING ADVENT IN THE HOME …

¨ Create an Advent Wreath for the home.
¨ Light an Advent Candle at night.
¨ Listen to Advent Music.
¨ Spend some time in Quiet Prayer/Meditation.
¨ Reflect on Scripture Readings:

This week why not start or end your day with one of the following prayer phrases taken from the Scripture
readings of the First Sunday of Advent!

¨ “To you O Lord I lift up my soul”
¨ “Lord, make me know your ways. Lord,
teach me your paths”
¨ “God’s ways are faithfulness and love”
¨ “The Lord-our-integrity”
¨ “Come Lord Jesus”.

CHRISTMAS STATIONS will be held during the week as follows:
MONDAY: The Shroughaun, Steepleview, The Course, Crosskeys, Station
Road, Tullowhill, Ashbrook, Rath Felim, St. Olivers Villas.
Shillelagh Road, Shillelagh Grove, Hillbrook Estate, Ard Phelim,
Knocklow and Ardoyne.
TUESDAY: Rathglass, Crosslow, Mt. Wolseley Vilalge, Ouragh, Wastegrass,
Mt. Aaron, The Mullawn, Mill St., Mill Court, the Square,
Bridge Street, Barrack St., Courtview, Courtlawns, The Rise, Church St., Bishop’s St., John St., Old & New Chapel Lane,
Tintean Phadraig, Monastery Court.
WEDNESDAY: Abbey St., Hawkins Lane, the Green, Templeowen, Bellwood
Drive, The Links, St. Austins, Elmgrove, Ardristan, Roscatt,
Cannonsquarter, Thomas Traynor Rd., Tullowbeg, St. Patrick’s
Park, Slaney View Drive, Carlow Road, Hawthorn Drive.
THURSDAY: Tullowland, Coppenagh, Ballymurphy, Downings, Kill, Rathlyon,
Tankardstown, Butlersgrange, Paulville, Ballymurphy, Ardattin
Area.
FRIDAY: Pairc Mhuire, Dublin Road, Fr. Murphy Terrace, Phelim Wood,
Grange area.
MASS EACH MORNING AT 9.30 a.m.
EVENING MASS on Friday night at 7.30 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Have you time? “Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love”. St. Brigid’s Oratory, Tues/Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CHRISTMAS STATIONS: Please use your special envelope for ‘Christmas Stations’ this weekend. Thank you.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.: Table Quiz:
The club will hold a Table Quiz in aid of the Players Injury Fund on Friday night December 11th in the Hogan Stand Bar. Team of 4: €40.

CHRISTMAS YOUTH 2000 Retreat
A National Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat for Young People aged 16-35 takes place at Newbridge College, Newbridge from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th December. Contact 01 6753690 or 086 3025442 for information.
TULLOW LIBRARY: Christmas Crafts—’Card making for kids’ on Tuesday 8th December at 11 a.m. Please book by calling 9136299.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Tullow Parish Newsletter 15th November, 2009

TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €880.

15th November, 2009. Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November. That all the men and women in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of politics and economics, may never fail in their commitment to safeguard creation.
ANNIVERSARIES
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
Richard & Mary Elliot & son Richard, Clonmore. Esther & James Hennessy, son Patrick & granddaughter Sandra Dooley, Butlersgrange. John & Bridie Fitzgerald, Mill Street & Aghade & Attracta Doyle, Ratheendaw. May McNabb, Church Street. Josephine & Thomas Murphy, The Green. Elizabeth Dargan, The Green. Deceased members of the Kavanagh family, Kill and the Murphy family, Templeowen. Sean Maher & family, Castledermot Road. Margaret Kelly & family, Pairc Mhuire. John & Elizabeth Dalton, Dublin Road. Mary & James Watchorn & deceased family members, Pairc Mhuire.
MONTHS MIND MASS for Peter Smithers, Steepleview Cresent next Sunday 22nd November at 11.30 a.m.
Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 5
A: Megan Scannell, Niamh Flynn.
B: Nicole Murray, Liath Clarke.
C: Katherine Ronan, Aoife Gahan.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Megan Scannell, Nicole Murray & Niamh Flynn.
11.30 a.m. Katherine Ronan, Liath Clarke & Aoife Gahan.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1126. Development: €2,057. Many thanks.

CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th 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.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 21st November at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 22nd November at 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 22nd November at 10.30 a.m. Mass.

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of
Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December
at 8 p.m. sharp.
Tickets now available from Tresor in
Rathwood, at the Golf Desk in Mt. Wolseley,
Regina Hanley or contact 087 6426725.
Tickets €20.
Bus trip to Blanchardstown on Saturday 28th November. Cost €15 per person. Contact Brigid on 087 9494308 or Brigid on 085 1057351.

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
Come and pray with us. Monday 8—9 p.m. in the Parish Centre.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Today Sunday 15th November.
Prayers will be offered at all Masses this weekend for safety on our roads, for victims of accidents and their families.

Come and See - Sun 22nd Nov. Church of the Irish Martyrs Naas.
An information afternoon will take place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs Naas from 2.30pm-5pm on Sunday 22nd November for men interested in Learning more about the path to priesthood in this diocese. Contact Fr. R. O’Domhnaill for more details. Phone: 045 434069.


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TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET will hold a
Special Christmas Fair
on
Sunday 6th December
in Tullow Parish Centre
starting at 9 a.m.
Tullow Country Market continues every Friday morning in Tullow Parish Centre from 10 a.m.—12 noon.

ROSARY: The Rosary will be recited every Sunday during the month of November in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tullow at 3 p.m.
“Naomh Padraig Bowls Club”
A new Bowls Club will open on Monday 23rd November in G.A.A. Sports Complex, Ballymurphy Road, Tullow from 2—4 p.m. and every Monday and Friday each week thereafter.
Be assured of a warm welcome. Come and enjoy 2 hours bowls, tea and a chat. Contact Ann Waite on 086 1698135.

LITURGY GROUP: Training course continues in Teach Bride at 8 p.m. on Tuesday 17th November.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
The club will hold its A.G.M. on Saturday November 21st at 6 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Bro. Leo Park. All members are requested to attended and new and intending members are especially welcome.

Tullow Flower & Garden Club present a Gala Flower Arranging Extravaganza (with Christmas in mind) on Tuesday 17th November at 8 p.m. in Mt. Wolseley, Tullow. Tickets €20 available from Ina 059 9151550 or Kathleen on 087 6476089. Supporting Alzheimer’s Society and St. Vincent de Paul.

FUNDRAISER in aid of Cancer Research, Care & Cure on Saturday November 21st in The Bridge House at 9 p.m. Music, Auction, spot prizes etc. Enquiries to John Lucas on 087 6259763.

MASS for deceased members of Tullow Day Care Centre will be celebrated on Monday 16th November at 7 p.m. in the Centre.
Management Committee Meeting at
8 p.m. same night.
Carlow Pride of Place
Congratulations to all the local winners announced last Thursday night in the Lord Bagenal Hotel.
1st in the business award.
Glendale Nursing Home Tullow.
1st in single Category: Cairdeas Centre
2nd in Category D: Tullow Town .
Tullow Housing Estates.
1st: Steeple view Crescent, 2nd: Hillbrook Estate,
3rd: Fr Murphy Terrace/Dublin Rd.
Well done to all who took part in the Competition in 2009.


LITURGY OF HOPE: As part of the celebration in every parish in the diocese at the same time, you are invited to a Liturgy of Hope in Tullow Parish Church on Thursday 3rd December at 8 p.m. This year’s ‘Reach Out’ Christmas gift pack will be distributed on the night. Refreshments afterwards in Tullow Parish Centre.

“The Cry of the Earth” - A Pastoral reflection from the Irish Bishop’s Conference on the challenges of climate change is available at all church doors. In the words of Pope Benedict; - “The environment is God’s gift to everyone, and in our use of it we have a responsibility towards the poor, towards future generations and towards humanity as a whole”.

St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
A.G.M. on Saturday next November 21st at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse in Bro. Leo Park. All members are requested to attend and any new or intending members are especially welcome.
Tickets for the forthcoming medal Presentation to the Victorious Slaney Rangers Minor team on Friday night 20th November in the Tara Arms can be purchased from Mick O’Neill on 086 1225491 or Hugh Murphy on 086 1238842.

TEACH BHRIDE, TULLOW.
SLIDE SHOW TALK: ‘Transformation through Creative Expression and Spontaneous Painting’ in Teach Bhride on Monday 16th November at 7.15 p.m.
“Loss and Recovery”: This seminar is presented by Fr. Jim Cogley. It will explore loss in its many facets and how it is also an invitation to wholeness. Monday 23rd and 30th November at 7.30 p.m. in Teach Bhride. Cost €10 per night or €5 for unemployed. Phone Teach Bhride on 9152465.
“Talk It Over” are having a celebration and Tank You Service for the late Noel Coonan R.I.P in Teach Bhride on Sunday 15th November at 3 p.m.
YOGA for pregnant women on Monday night 16th November at 7 p.m. Contact Anette at 085 1473420.

STUDY PLAN for Leaving Cert 6th years students starting in the Bishop’s House, Tullow on Monday 16th November 7.30—9 p.m. for 4 weeks. Places are limited to 20. First come first served. €10. Contact Eddie O’Neill, Youth Worker, Tullow Youth Project on 086 3538849.

MARATHON FUND: Caroline, Eileen, Ila, Brendan and his dream team have finally reached the end of an amazing fundraiser. The public support and generosity has shocked everyone involved. The total has reached a staggering €18,000. Brendan successfully finished the marathon in 4 hours 24 mins. A Presentation Night will be held in The Tara Arms on Friday November 27th at 9 p.m. All are very welcome to attend. The Haven and Cairdeas Centres will each receive €9,000. Many thanks to everyone who has helped in any way in the last 3 years. The gross total is €52,500.

LITURGY OF HOPE
As part of this year’s diocesan Christmas ‘Reach Out’ campaign, a Liturgy of Hope will be celebrated in every parish across the diocese on Thursday 3rd December at 8 p.m.

In this time of economic difficulty and uncertainty, this prayer service will offer communities an opportunity to come together in a spirit of hope. In solidarity with one another, the message of hope that is at the centre of our faith can raise our spirits and our hearts from the worry of these days. This hope reminds us that the light of Christ reaches even the darkest corners of our lives.

Our shared prayer on December 3rd can remind us that together we are stronger, that there is a future for every one of us and that all will be well.

St. Patricks Juvenile Hurling & Football Club will hold it’s A.G.M. on Wednesday 25th November at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre. All members are asked to attend. New members are welcome. Parents are asked to put in a special effort to attend this meeting. The Club will hold its Presentation day on Sunday 13th December. More details later.

TULLOW I.C.A. will hold its next meeting on Monday 16th November at 8 p.m. in Teagasc. Rosaleen Byrne of Rosebud Therapies will give a talk on complimentary therapies. Members are asked to bring along some brack.

TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL “Tractor Run” on Friday November 20th from 10—11.30 a.m. Route: Leave the School, through Ardattin, the Bunclody Rd and back through the town arriving back at the school at 11.30 a.m. approx. Students have sponsor cards and we appreciate all the support we can get.

GRANGE FOOTBALL CLUB
Mass for deceased members of the club next Sunday 22nd November at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.

TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL Information Night of the CAO system and other options for parents and students on Thursday 19th November at 7.30 p.m.

tullow Parish Newsletter 22nd November, 09

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

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270

TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €900.

22nd November, 2009. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King.

BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November. That believers in the different religions, through the testimony of their lives and fraternal dialogue, may clearly demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer of peace.
ANNIVERSARIES
MONTHS MIND MASS for Peter Smithers, Steepleview Cresent today Sunday 22nd November at 11.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
Nancy Smith, Templeowen. James Butler, Newstown. Paddy Hurley & deceased family members, The Course. Pirre Redmond, The Course. Billy Lucas, Templeowen. Michael O’Neill, 16 St. Austins Terrace.
Jamie Coady, Shillelagh Grove. James & Julia Coady, Mill Street. Mary Keogh, St. Austins Terrace. John Corcoran, 38 Hillbrook Estate. John Lawlor. Hannah Gartland, Dublin Road. John & May Lane, Tullowhill. John, Mary & Noel Curran, Friarstown & Maurice Flood, Friarstown. Ollie McGrath, Castledermot Road. Tom & Peg Jackman, Paulville. Martin Fitzgerald, late of Mill Street & James Higgins, late of Pairc Mhuire. Michael Sunderland, Station Road. Michael & Julia Fleming, Knocklow. Paddy Donohoe, Paulville. May & Paddy Keogh, son Pat & daughter Kathleen, Tullowland. The Keogh family, . James & Mary Ann Fox & deceased family embers, Coppenagh. Nicholas & Elizabeth Jackman, Tullowbeg.
Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 6
A: Jessica Browne, Niamh Bailey.
B: Amy Redmond, Megan Sheeran.
C: Edele Maher, Courney Roche.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Jessica Browne, Amy Redmond & Niamh Bailey.
11.30 a.m. Edele Maher, Megan Sheeran & Courtney Roche.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1184. Development: €2,058. Many thanks.

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th 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.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.

ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available. Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 21st November at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 22nd November at 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 22nd November at 10.30 a.m. Mass.

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of
Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December
at 8 p.m. sharp.
Tickets now available from Tresor in
Rathwood, at the Golf Desk in Mt. Wolseley,
Regina Hanley or contact 087 6426725.
Tickets €20.

Bus trip to Blanchardstown on Saturday 28th November. Cost €15 per person. Leaving Dublin Road at 8.15 a.m. Contact Brigid on 087 9494308 or Brigid on 085 1057351.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
Come and pray with us. Monday 8—9 p.m. in the Parish Centre.

Come and See - Sun 22nd Nov. Church of the Irish Martyrs Naas.
An information afternoon will take place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs Naas from 2.30pm-5pm today Sunday 22nd November for men interested in Learning more about the path to priesthood in this diocese. Contact Fr. R. O’Domhnaill for more details. Phone: 045 434069.


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TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET will hold a
Special Christmas Fair
on
Sunday 6th December
in Tullow Parish Centre
starting at 9 a.m.
Tullow Country Market continues every Friday morning in Tullow Parish Centre from 10 a.m.—12 noon.

ROSARY: The Rosary will be recited every Sunday during the month of November in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tullow at 3 p.m.
“Naomh Padraig Bowls Club”
A new Bowls Club will open on Monday 23rd November in G.A.A. Sports Complex, Ballymurphy Road, Tullow from 2—4 p.m. and every Monday and Friday each week thereafter.
Be assured of a warm welcome. Come and enjoy 2 hours bowls, tea and a chat. Contact Ann Waite on 086 1698135.

LITURGY OF HOPE
“Together we can share the Light”
in Tullow Parish Church
on Thursday 3rd December at 8 p.m.
‘Reach Out’ Christmas gift pack will be distributed.
Refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre.

TEACH BHRIDE, TULLOW.
“Loss and Recovery”: This seminar is presented by Fr. Jim Cogley. It will explore loss in its many facets and how it is also an invitation to wholeness. Monday 23rd and 30th November at 7.30 p.m. in Teach Bhride. Cost €10 per night or €5 for unemployed. Phone Teach Bhride on 9152465.


MARATHON FUND: A Presentation Night will be held in The Tara Arms on Friday November 27th at 9 p.m. All are very welcome to attend. The Haven and Cairdeas Centres will each receive €9,000. Many thanks to everyone who has helped in any way in the last 3 years. The gross total is €52,500.

St. Patricks Juvenile Hurling & Football Club will hold it’s A.G.M. on Wednesday 25th November at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre. All members are asked to attend. New members are welcome. Parents are asked to put in a special effort to attend this meeting. The Club will hold its Presentation day on Sunday 13th December. More details later.

GRANGE FOOTBALL CLUB
Mass for deceased members of the club today Sunday 22nd November at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.

TULLOW GOOSE CLUB
will be held
on Sunday 13th December
in aid of
The Cairdeas Centre, Tullow
from 7.30 p.m. —10.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Please support this very worthy cause.
THANK YOU: The family and friends of the late Caroline Dowling, Hawthorn Drive would like to thank all those who supported the Charity event held recently which raised €2,800. A donation on €1,200 was given by Tullow Fund Raisers so a total of €4,000 will be given to Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team.

NOVELTY BINGO in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre on Monday 30th November at 7.30 p.m. in Centre.

CHRISTMAS WHIST DRIVE on Tuesday 24th November at 8.30 p.m. in St. Columba’s School. All are welcome.

BUS TRIP TO NEWRY on Saturday 5th December. Contact Kathleen on 087 9028064 after 5 p.m. €20 per person.

LITURGY GROUP: Training Course continues in Teach Bride on Tuesday 24th November at 8 p.m.

Remembrance Mass for deceased members of O.N.E. on Sunday 29th November at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Parish Church. Mass will be followed by unveiling of memorial stone in Church Car Park.

TULLOW DAY CARE CENTRE.
No social on Monday night
23rd November due to staff training.

FLOWER DEMONSTRATION
in aid of
Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team in Parish Centre, Tullow
on Wednesday 2nd December at 7 p.m.
by Garden Haven Florist.
Tea/Coffee and Mince Pies (complimentary) will be served.
All arrangements will be
raffled on the night. Adm: €10.

CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR
on Sunday 29th November
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in Rathoe Hall
Cards, Jewellery, Christmas Flowers, Candles, Feltcraft, Avon, Home Baking, Face Painting and lots lots more.
Orders taken for Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CARDS
Irish made Christmas cards in aid of Saplings are on sale now in the Parish Centre and the Tullow Discount Store. St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Cards also on sale in the Parish Centre.

Alzheimer’s Society
Charity Christmas Cards are now on sale in The Haven, Alzheimer Day Care Centre, Tullow. Pack of 10 cards €7.50.
“My kingdom is not of this world”

His Kingdom is not of this world,
but is part of this world;
like the branch is part of the tree.
And when we speak of justice, peace,
forgiveness and love,
we speak of his Kingdom;
and when we live from his truth,
we are not far from the Kingdom of God.
(Donal Neary SJ)

SCRIPTURE SHARING BOOKLETS FOR ADVENT: Available at Parish Centre.
€2 each.

THANK YOU: The Kiltegan Fathers send sincere thanks and prayers to all who send in used stamps through the Apostolic Work Society for the Missions. Keep up the good work.

THANK YOU from Aid to the Church in Need: You will be pleased to hear that the above received a wonderful response from the parish of Tullow.

TULLOW ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The Annual Memorial service for deceased members will be held on Tuesday 24th November at 2.30 p.m. Fr. Andy and Rev. Orr will conduct the ceremony and afterwards afternoon tea will be served in the Parish Centre.
The Active Retirement bowls continues on Mondays and Friday in Murphy Memorial Hall from 2—4 p.m. Teams have been entered in the National Bowls competition to be held in Breffy House Hotel in Castlebar from 8—12th March.

SEE YOUR NAME ON A STAR! Saturday 5th December is International Volunteer Day—a special occasion selected by the U.N. to celebrate the commitment and generosity of volunteers all around the world. In Tullow parish, we appreciate the opportunity to highlight the contributions of volunteer organisations and individual volunteers at local, parish, national and international levels.
A “lighting ceremony” will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday 3rd December and all volunteers are invited to come and view the spectacle. The Christmas Tree will be displayed in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and will be decorated with special stars on which will be listed the name of Tullow volunteers.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Tullow Parish Newsletter 8th November, 09

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

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270

TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €860.

8th November, 2009. Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th November. For those grieving for loved ones that The Lord will help them through difficult times.

ANNIVERSARIES
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Ann Carroll, Ardoyne today Sunday 8th November at 11.30 a.m.

ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
John Dwyer, The Forge, Castlemore. Patrick & Brigid Cannon, Elmgrove and deceased members of the Cannon & Byrne families. Michael & Brigget Kenny, Templeowen. Martin & Brigid Earle, Dublin Road. Liam Sunderland, Pairc Mhuire. Pat Mulhall, Pairc Mhuire. Elizabeth Gahan, Crosslow. Phyllis Hogan, 29 Pairc Mhuire. Patrick & Elizabeth Doyle, Castlemore. Patricia Gorman, Pairc Mhuire.
Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 4
A: Laura Kershaw, Elena Byrne.
B: Andrea Cooper, Karoline Galysa.
C: Marcelle Mullen, Emma Holligan & Laura Pecksheeva.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Laura Kershaw, Andrea Cooper & Elena Byrne.
11.30 a.m. Marcelle Mullen, Karoline Galysa, Emma Holligan & Laura Pecksheeva.

COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1025. Development:
€2,002. Many thanks.
TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 31st 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.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.

ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available.
Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

CHARITY 10km RUN/WALK
To raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society will take place on Sunday November 15th at 1 p.m. from Mt. Wolseley Hotel. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Mt. Wolseley Leisure Centre on 9180108 for sponsorship cards. This is aimed to be a fun day out and all are welcome.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 17th October at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 18th October at 9.30 a.m.
Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 18th October at 10.30 a.m. Mass.

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of
Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December
at 8 p.m. sharp.
Tickets now available from Tresor in
Rathwood, at the Golf Desk in Mt. Wolseley,
Regina Hanley or contact 087 6426725. Tickets €20.

YOUR CHOIR NEEDS YOU!
Can you imagine Christmas Mass without Silent Night or Adeste Fideles? No? Do you enjoy hearing the Choir on a Sunday morning? Of course you do! But the choir can only continue if you help us! In Ardattin we rehearse for about 15 minutes before Mass on Sundays. Age is no barrier; all are welcome—and needed! Talk to any choir member and you’ll be most welcome!

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
We welcome two representatives from Aid to the Church in Need to our parish this weekend. Anyone wishing to make a contribution towards their work can do so at Mass.
Bus trip to Blanchardstown on Saturday 28th November. Cost €15 per person. Contact Brigid on 087 9494308 or Brigid on 085 1057351.

St. Patrick’s Juvenile
G.A.A. Club
Indoor Hurling for all Under 6’s, 8’s and 10’s will resume in the Community School Gym on Thursday November 5th from 6—7 p.m. New members welcome. Cost €2 per night.

The Kathleen Young Memorial
Fun Table Quiz
in the Tara Arms
on Wednesday 11th November
at 8 p.m.
in aid of Care of the Elderly Christmas & Summer Parties. Your support would be gratefully
appreciated.

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
Come and pray with us. Monday 8—9 p.m. in the Parish Centre.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Sunday 15th November.
Prayers will be offered at all Masses next weekend for safety on our roads, for victims of accidents and their families.

THANK YOU: The Annual Collection for the Blind took place last weekend. Many thanks to all who contributed and a special thanks to all who helped with the collection. €2,697.72 was collected.

St. Joseph’s Young Priest
Society.
Meeting on Tuesday 10th November at
7 pm in Parish Centre.

Come and See - Sun 22nd Nov. Church of the Irish Martyrs Naas.
An information afternoon will take place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs Naas from 2.30pm-5pm on Sunday 22nd November for men interested in Learning more about the path to priesthood in this diocese. Contact Fr. R. O’Domhnaill for more details. Phone: 045 434069.


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Call to “Healthconscious” the Square Tullow to find out more or Call Rose on 085-7185131

TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET will hold a
Special Christmas Fair
on
Sunday 6th December
in Tullow Parish Centre
starting at 9 a.m.
Tullow Country Market continues every Friday morning in Tullow Parish Centre from 10 a.m.—12 noon.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Monthly Day Trip is to Newry on Wednesday 18th November. The bus will leave Church Carpark at 9 a.m. sharp. Members €16 and non members €20.
Memorial Service for our past deceased members will be held on Tuesday 24th November at 2.30 p.m. We will also be praying for families of members bereaved.
Ongoing Activities: Active Retirement bowls continue on Mondays and Fridays in Murphy Memorial Hall from 2—4 p.m. New members always welcome. Co-ordinators Stephen & Tom.

PRESENTATION NIGHT
Slaney Rangers Minor B Champions 2009. Limited numbers of tickets available. Contact Mick O’Neill on 086 1225491 or Hugh Murphy on 086 1238842.
ROSARY: The Rosary will be recited every Sunday during the month of November in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tullow at 3 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Meeting on Wednesday 11th November at 8.15 p.m. in Parish Centre.
“Naomh Padraig Bowls Club”
A new Bowls Club will open on Monday 23rd November in G.A.A. Sports Complex, Ballymurphy Road, Tullow from 2—4 p.m. and every Monday and Friday each week thereafter.
Be assured of a warm welcome. Come and enjoy 2 hours bowls, tea and a chat. Contact Ann Waite on 086 1698135.

LITURGY GROUP: Training course for liturgy groups for Tullow, Grange and Ardattin and for members of the Parish Pastoral Council begins this Tuesday 10th November and continues on the 17th, 24th and December 1st.
Venue: Teach Bride at 8 p.m.

BISHOP’S HOUSE Committee Meeting on Wednesday 11th November at 8 p.m.

Tullow Deanery Pastoral Council
Meeting on Thursday night 12th November at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.

TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Enrolment for September 2010 will be held in Tullow Community School next week, Monday 9th November to Thursday 12th November 10 a.m.—4.00 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Thursday evening 7.30—9.00 p.m.

GRANGE SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Grange Parents Association are hosting a Table Quiz in the Killerig Hotel on Friday November 13th at 8 p.m. in order to raise much needed funds for the school. Table of 4 will cost €20.

St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
The club will hold its A.G.M. on Saturday November 21st at 6 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Bro. Leo Park. All members are requested to attended and new and intending members are especially welcome.
St. Annes U16 Final against O’Hanrahan’s today Sunday 8th November in Old Leighlin at 2 p.m. Support appreciated.

Tullow Flower & Garden Club present a Gala Flower Arranging Extravaganza (with Christmas in mind) on Tuesday 17th November at 8 p.m. in Mt. Wolseley, Tullow. Tickets €20 available from Ina 059 9151550 or Kathleen on 087 6476089.

FUNDRAISER in aid of Cancer Research, Care & Cure on Saturday November 21st in The Bridge House at 9 p.m. Music, Auction, spot prizes etc. Enquiries to John Lucas on 087 6259763.

MASS for deceased members of Tullow Day Care Centre will be celebrated on Monday 16th November at 7 p.m.
Recommendations re
current HSE guidance for
Churches on Swine Flu:
In this present state of H1N1 influenza spread, the HSE advices that
¨ Receiving Holy Communion on the tongue should be
discouraged.
¨ That the chalice should not be shared (i.e. even with
Eucharistic Ministers).

“From the little she had, she has put in everything she possessed, all she had to live on”.

There are different ways of giving, as we are reminded of in today’s readings.
There is the example of the scribes, which is condemned by Jesus.
Their giving is done to attract attention so that they will be noticed and praised by others.
But there is another kind of giving. We see this in the story of the widow in the first reading, who from the goodness of her heart shares her last piece of bread with the prophet. We see it in the Gospel, where the widow humbly offers all she has.
This is the kind of giving that the Lord invited us to: where we give from the heart out of love and generosity.

USED CLOTHING COLLECTION DRIVE for Homeless orphans in Kenya on Wednesday 11th November in Tullow and Ardattin Church Grounds before 12 noon.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL have the following furniture: wardrobes, bedside lockers, armchairs, bunk bed. Anyone in need of any of the above please phone 083 3478914.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Tullow Parish Newsletter 1st November, 09

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

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270

TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €840.


BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th November. For all the holy souls in Purgatory especially those whom we ourselves have known and loved.

ANNIVERSARIES
MONTHS MIND MASS for Mary B (Bridget) Jackman, Rathbawn next Friday 6th November at 8 p.m. in Grange Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
Johnny Kelly, Tankardstown. Dan & Kitty Shaw, Roscatt. Andy McHutcheon & deceased family members, Templeowen. Patrick & Annie Dalton, Station Road. Patty, Margaret & Edward Dunbar, Ardristan. Willie McHutcheon & son John, St. Austins Terrace. William Byrne, Barrack Street. Tom O’Toole, Castledermot Road. Eileen, Molly & Bridie O’Toole, 16 Castledermot Road. Joseph MaGuire, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Christina & John Byrne, Mill Street. Laurence & Mary Mahon, son Laurence & daughter in law Lilly, Tullowland. Johnny Smith, Rathglass. Carmel McNamee, Barrack Street. John & Mary Watchorn, daughter Kathleen & son John, Templeowen. Aidan Allan & parents Patrick & Brigid and deceased family members, Craan, Clonegal. Thomas & Kathleen Murphy, Knocklow. Jim, Tim & Nancy Murphy, Lower Knocklow. Helena Keegan, Raheeny, Dublin. Mickey & Molly Byrne & Anne Murray, Ouragh Cross. Tom & Lizzie Byrne, Parkbridge.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS Ann Carroll, Ardoyne next Sunday 8th November at 11.30 a.m.

Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 3 BOYS
A: Michael Byrne, Nathan Doyle.
B: D.J. Donovan & Bartosz Jedruszko.
C: Gregory Phelan.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Michael Byrne & Nathan Doyle.
11.30 a.m. D.J. Donovan, Bartosz & Gregory Phelan.

COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,185. Development:
€2,095. Many thanks.
TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 31st 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.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.

ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available.
Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie
www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

CHARITY 10km RUN/WALK
To raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society will take place on Sunday November 15th at 1 p.m. from Mt. Wolseley Hotel. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Mt. Wolseley Leisure Centre on 9180108 for sponsorship cards. This is aimed to be a fun day out and all are welcome.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 17th October at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 18th October at 9.30 a.m.
Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 18th October at 10.30 a.m. Mass.

The Carlow Regional Pioneer
Total Abstinence Association Dinner Dance
will be held in the Lord Bagenal in Leighlinbridge on Friday November 6th at 8.30 p.m. Music by Blue Lace. Tickets 25. Contact these numbers 059 9721593 or 059 9151113.

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of
Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December
at 8 p.m. sharp.
More details later.

RAINBOWS is a nationwide peer support programme for children and young people who have been affected as a result of a death, separation or other painful life change. This service is free and offers support for 4 yrs—18 yrs. Groups will be running in Tullow commencing the week of 9th November. For more information or to register your child, please contact Sheila Moss, Tullow School Completion on 059 9180010.

NOVELTY BINGO on Monday 2nd November in Tullow Day Care Centre at 8 p.m. in aid of The Missions.

PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND are holding an information update on Wednesday 11th November in the Ferrigcarrig Hotel, Wexford from 10.30 a.m.—3 p.m. Prior Registration is necessary. Phone 1800 359 359. Registration closes on Friday 6th November.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION this weekend 31st October/1st November in aid of National Council for the Blind.

WE REMEMBER THEM

At the rising of the sun, and it’s going down,
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.
At the blowing of the wind and the chill of winter,
We remember them.
When we lift our hearts to God in prayer,
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live,
for they are always part of us
As we remember them.

YOUR CHOIR NEEDS YOU!
Can you imagine Christmas Mass without Silent Night or Adeste Fideles? No? Do you enjoy hearing the Choir on a Sunday morning? Of course you do! But the choir can only continue if you help us! In Ardattin we rehearse for about 15 minutes before Mass on Sundays. Age is no barrier; all are welcome—and needed! The only requirement is that you would like to be part of a group who want to add to everyone’s enjoyment of attending Mass. Talk to any choir member and you’ll be most welcome! Come along, give it a try—we really want to keep the choir going—do you?

Monday, November 2nd is
The Commemoration of
All The Faithful Departed
(All Souls Day)
MASSES: Tullow at 9.30 a.m. an d 7.30 p.m.
PRAYERS FOR THE HOLY SOULS
A plenary indulgence for the dead may be gained on the usual conditions by visiting a church and offering the Lord’s Prayer and Apostles’ Creed from noon on November 1st to midnight on November 2nd. Likewise this indulgence may be gained by visiting a cemetery and praying for the dead 1st to 8th November.
TULLOW PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Meeting on Monday night 2nd November at 8.15 p.m. in Parish Centre.

BEREAVEMENT MASS
will be held
in The Parish Church, Tullow
next Friday night
6th November at 7.30 p.m.
Special welcome to all families who have been bereaved during the year.

HOUSEBOUND
OF THE PARISH
Fr. Andy Leahy will visit the housebound on his list on Thursday and Friday this week.
Fr. Brendan Byrne will visit the housebound on his list on Friday.

Care of the Elderly A.G.M.
Wednesday 4th November at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
Representatives from Aid to the Church in Need will speak at all Masses in the Parish next weekend.
Directly under the Holy See, Aid to the Church in Need supports the faithful wherever they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need. ACN is a Catholic charity—helping to bring Christ to the world through prayer, information and action. Anyone wishing to make a contribution towards their work can do so at Mass next weekend.
Bus trip to Blanchardstown on Saturday 28th November. Cost €15 per person. Contact Brigid on 087 9494308 or Brigid on 085 1057351.

THANK YOU: The coffee morning held in the Tara Arms on Thursday 15th October for Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team raised €715. Thanks to the Girls National School for the sum of 220, to all who supported this worthy cause, to John Cogan and all his staff, Joe Carroll for raffle prize, Mary Walsh, Sadie O’Toole and to Supervalu, Tullow for supplying the biscuits.
THANK YOU: Tullow Singers would like to thank all who supported the Table Quiz in The Tara Arms, to all who sponsored the prizes, Bernard & Bernie Byrne, Mary Maher Accountants, Elana’s Boutique, John Colgan, The Cairdeas Centre, The Tullow Parish Choir, Knocklow Landscapes, Sean & Madge Griffith and Marguerite Agar.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT on Sunday 20th December in Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Tullow.

MARATHON FUND
The music quiz in JJ’s Bar raised €518.12. Many thanks to John, Margaret & Angela and to the Quiz Master Chris Maher, those who sponsored prizes and all who took part on the night. The fund now stands at €16,400.97. Total amount will be announced on night of presentation, date yet to be decided.

Tullow Community School
Parents Association A.G.M.
will be held on
Wednesday 4th November in Tullow Community School at 8 p.m. sharp.

St. Patrick’s Juvenile
G.A.A. Club
Indoor Hurling for all Under 6’s, 8’s and 10’s will resume in the Community School Gym on Thursday November 5th from 6—7 p.m. New members welcome. Cost €2 per night.

The Kathleen Young Memorial
Fun Table Quiz
in the Tara Arms
on Wednesday 11th November
at 8 p.m.
in aid of Care of the Elderly
Christmas & Summer Parties.
Your support would be gratefully
appreciated.

ARDATTIN HALL
COMMITTEE MEETING
on Thursday night 5th November at 8.30 p.m. in the Hall.

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
Come and pray with us. Monday 8—9 p.m. in the Parish Centre.
Sunday 15th November
will be
World Day of Remembrance
for Road Traffic Victims.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Committee Meeting on Tuesday 3rd November at 1.30 p.m. followed by General Meeting at 2.30 p.m. in Forward Steps.
Line Dancing, Bowling, Active Aerobic, Tai chi & Yoga continues every week. New members are always welcome. Contact 059 9152776.

ARDATTIN EMBROIDERY can embroider logo’s, crests, names and personal messages onto a wide variety of clothing and textiles such as towels, aprons etc. Contact Ciara on 087 7809482.

Friday, October 23, 2009

@Tullow Parish Newsletter, 25th October, 09

TALKING HELPS
Confidential Counselling Service available. Contact 087 6658405 or Email: talking helps@eircom.net.
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.
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270
TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €820.

25th October, 2009. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
Baptisms in Tullow Church at the following times:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Please contact Parish Centre on 9151277.
BAPTISMS IN GRANGE will be held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at
3 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 27th October and Wednesday 28th October. That all people give thanks to The Lord God, for a fruitful harvest.
DEBS DRESSES—2009. Beautiful selection of debs dresses now in stock. Colours and sizes may be ordered. Call now for appointment (available 7 days a week). Call Miriam on 087 9108185.
ANNIVERSARIES
PLEASE PRAY FOR Peter Smithers, Steepleview Cresent who died during the week.
MONTHS MIND MASS for Elizabeth McHutcheon, St. Austins Terrace today Sunday 25th October at 11.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER, 7.30 p.m.
Patrick & Elizabeth Dillon, Killerig. George & Anne O’Brien & son Vincent & deceased family members, Clonegal. Laurence Keating, 7 Castledermot Road. Michael & Brigid Doran, 19 Hillbrook Estate. Kevin Roche, Pairc Mhuire. Thomas & Elizabeth Abbey, St. Austins Terrace. Patrick Hogan & deceased family members, 81 Pairc Mhuire. Michael Purcell, St. Austins Terrace. Bernard Jackman, Liscoleman. Margaret Sheppard, Rathlyon.

MONTHS MIND MASS for Mary B (Bridget) Jackman, Rathbawn on Friday 6th November at 8 p.m. in Grange Church.
Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 3
A: Diva Brien, Megan Akerman-Hughes.
B: Sorcha Frazer & Tammy Kelly.
C: Orla Jackman & Chloe McNabb.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Diva Brien, Sorcha Frazer & Megan Akerman-Hughes.
11.30 a.m. Orla Jackman & Chloe McNabb.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,250. Development:
€2,019. Many thanks.
TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
TAX RECLAIM FORMS FOR 2008
We again thank all the parishioners who returned their Tax Reclaim Forms for 2007 earlier this year. The tax reclaim has been made and received as already published.
These reclaims have to be made separately for each year and we recently sent out the forms for last year—i.e. the year ended December 31st 2008. We again appeal to anyone who got those forms or anyone who believes they are in that category to please return the CHY2 forms as soon as possible so that the relevant tax for 2008 can be reclaimed. We thank you for your co-operation in this scheme.
CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 31st 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.
HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.
ROSEBUD THERAPIES
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available.
Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie
www.rosebudTherapies.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.

CHARITY 10km RUN/WALK
To raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society will take place on Sunday November 15th at 1 p.m. from Mt. Wolseley Hotel. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Mt. Wolseley Leisure Centre on 9180108 for sponsorship cards. This is aimed to be a fun day out and all are welcome.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 17th October at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 18th October at 9.30 a.m.
Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 18th October at 10.30 a.m. Mass.
SPECIAL COLLECTION
Please use your special envelope “DEAD LIST” next Sunday 1st November. Thank you.
Re: Alternative arrangements to the
2010 St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass.
The Tullow Parish Pastoral Council propose the following alternative arrangements for the 2010 St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mass.
(1) All Masses in Tullow Parish Church, that weekend, i.e. Saturday 10th July at 7.30 p.m., Sunday 11th July at 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. will be offered for all who are interred in St. Patrick’s cemetery.
(2) Prayers and Blessing of the Graves will take place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Sunday 11th July at 1.00 p.m.
Any comments/suggestions can be addressed to any member of the Parish
Pastoral Council or handed into the Parish Office.
New Bust of Bishop Delany
We offer sincere thanks to the Patrician Brothers who, through the good offices of Br. Camillus, have donated the beautiful bronze bust of Bishop Daniel Delany which has been erected in the Parish Church, near his grave. This is a fitting monument to mark the Bicentenaries, celebrated in recent years, of the Church, the Brigidine Sisters and the Patrician Brothers.
Looking for Business Studies Grinds? Contact 086 1709058
The Carlow Regional Pioneer
Total Abstinence Association Dinner Dance
will be held in the Lord Bagenal in Leighlinbridge on Friday November 6th at 8.30 p.m. Music by Blue Lace. Tickets 25. Contact these numbers 059 9721593 or 059 9151113.
TULLOW LIBRARY
Don’t forget our Kids Halloween Fancy Dress on Wednesday 28th October at 3.30 p.m.
CRISP: Computer Training Centre
Halloween Kids Club on Tuesday 27th October from 2.30 –4.30 p.m. Contact Ann or Melissa on 059 9181759.
Learn how to surf the net looking up information for school projects, using Microsoft Word to put projects together, make a birthday card or just to play kids games on line.
The Blind man said to Jesus:
“Master, let me see again”.
“The poor, are not there just to receive our charity:
They are sources of life and truth, peacemakers.
This, then, is the great secret of Jesus, hidden in the Gospels.

Many people see them as a sign of death, source of despair;
A problem, a burden, people to be pushed aside, perhaps, eliminated,
Forced to change their ways.

Jesus shows us that the poor can transform our hearts, fill us with light and compassion, if we are willing to accept to meet them and live in communion with them”.
Jean Vanier.
CIRCUIT TRAINING INDOORS
Aerobic, Anaerobic and LME.
NCEF Instructor Qualified. Unisex.
2 nights a week Tuesday and Thursday. Starts on Tuesday 27th October at 7.30 p.m. in Bro Leo Park. Phone Mick on 086 1225491.
FANCY DRESS PARTY
in Brannigans Bar, Killerig Golf Club on Friday 30th October. Prizes for: best female, best male, best couple, most topical and most creative.
FOUND: Mobile phone found in Bridge Street. Pair of glasses found in Parish Church. Contact Parish Office, 9151277.
THANK YOU: Tullow Singers would like to thank all who supported their recent Church Gate Collection. €515 was collected.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Trip to the Delta Centre, Carlow next Thursday 29th October. Meet at Church Car Park at 2.45 p.m.
GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of
Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December
at 8 p.m. sharp.
More details later.
Monday 26th October
is a Bank Holiday.
Mass at 12.00 noon.
CLOCKS GO BACK
Clocks go back on Saturday night.
ARDATTIN PASTORAL GROUP
Meeting on Tuesday night 27th October at 8 p.m.
RAINBOWS is a nationwide peer support programme for children and young people who have been affected as a result of a death, separation or other painful life change. This service is free and offers support for 4 yrs—18 yrs. Groups will be running in Tullow commencing the week of 9th November. For more information or to register your child, please contact Sheila Moss, Tullow School Completion on 059 9180010.
KEEP CHRIST IN CHISTMAS
Help support the work of St. Patrick’s Missionary Society by using their Christmas cards. A pack of ten cards and envelopes cost €5. Send your name and address, together with your donation to Fr. Billy Fulton, St. Patrick’s, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and they will post the cards to you.
THANK YOU: Tullow Tennis Club wish to thank everyone for giving so generously to last weeks church gate collection. €760 was collected. Many thanks.
THANK YOU: Sincere thanks has been extended to the parish from The Society for the Propagation of the Faith for our generous contribution to last week’s Mission Sunday collection. The total raised will change the lives of many in mission lands and will enable the continued work of missionaries worldwide. We are asked to continue praying for your missionary brothers and sisters as our spiritual support can provide great comfort particularly in difficult times.
Salsa and Ballroom Dancing Classes resume on 29th October from 8.30—9.30 p.m. in the Leisure Centre, Mt. Wolseley. Phone 086 8360552.

NOVELTY BINGO on Monday 2nd November in Tullow Day Care Centre at 8 p.m. in aid of The Missions.
HARVEST
THANKSGIVING
MASS
today at 11.30 a.m.
in Parish Church.
PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND are holding an information update on Wednesday 11th November in the Ferrigcarrig Hotel, Wexford from 10.30 a.m.—3 p.m. Prior Registration is Necessary. Phone 1800 359 359. Registration closes on Friday 6th November.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION next weekend 31st October/1st November in aid of National Council for the Blind.