Tullow Parish Newsletter 1st February, 09

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week: Group 2.
A. Natasha O’Neill, Megan Skinner, Edel Maher.
B. Orla Condon, Chloe McNabb.
C. Orla Jackman, Lauren Timmins.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Orla Jackman, Lauren Timmins & Orla Condon.
11.30a.m. Natasha O’Neill, Megan Skinner, Chloe McNabb and Edel Maher.
COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1290. Development: €2,638. Many thanks.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Intentions for Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th February: We continue to pray for the Brigidine Sisters and Patrician Brothers who recall their foundation this month, may the Holy Spirit continue to inspire and strengthen them in their great work in different parts of the world.
CLONFERT
A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanual House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 31st January. Speakers: Fr Michael Kennedy & Eddie Stone. Bus departs Church Car Park at 8 a.m. sharp via Killerig Cross, Closh Stores and bus stop Barrack Street, Carlow. Bring packed lunch. To book a seat phone Lily on 059 9151245 or Ila on 059 9151120.
TALKING HELPS
Confidential Counselling Service available. Contact 087 6658405 or Email: talking helps@eircom.net.
MASSES
TULLOW: Sundays: Vigil Mass: Saturday at 7.30 p.m.
Sunday 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Holy Days: Vigil 7.30 p.m. (except Sundays) 8.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m.
Friday 7.30 p.m.
Saturday: 10.00 a.m.
GRANGE: Sundays & Holy Days: 9.30 a.m.
ARDATTIN: Sunday & Holy Days: 10.30 a.m.

TULLOW PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Andy Leahy.
Tuesday 26th May—Thursday 4th June, 2009. Contact Tully’s Travel.
Some places still available.
Cost €1,515.00 per person.
Booking form available at Parish Centre.







DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2009
FIRST CONFESSION: Tullow: Tuesday 31st March at 7.30 p.m.
Grange/Ardattin: To be arranged.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 10th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 10th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Sunday 24th May at 11.30 a.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 9th May at 11.30 a.m.
Grange: Saturday 16th May at 11.00 a.m.
Ardattin: Saturday 16th May at 2 p.m.
The Sacrament of Confirmation in Grange and Ardattin will be administered by Bishop James Moriarty.

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

Padre Pio Pilgrimage 2009
Benevento & San Giovanni Rotondo 7th August for 7 nights. Group Leader Brendan Byrne. Accompanied by Spiritual Director Fr. Brendan Byrne. Also visiting the Shrine of St. Philomena and other places of interest. Special group price of €939 per person. Only 3 places remaining. For itinerary and more details please contact Brendan Byrne on 059 9152666 or 087 6349103.

St. Vincent de Paul Society. Anyone wishing to contact the above
society please call our new number
on 083 3478914.

TULLOW BINGO
every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. in Murphy Memorial Hall. Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot will be €920 next Thursday night.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
TO CALL OUT NUMBERS.
Phone Parish Centre on 9151277.

I.C.A. St. Patrick’s Day tour to New York with National President Carmel Dawson. 13th March, 2009. 5 nights.
Participate in St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Enquiries to Carmel Dawson on 087 2221434 or Tully’s Travel on 059 9136100.

TULLOW RUGBY CLUB
Tullow Rugby Club
are holding
a Fundraising night
on Saturday 28th February
in aid of
Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team
in
Tullow Rugby Club
Charity Match at 7 p.m.
Auction/D.J./Raffle on the night.
Tickets €5. Tickets available from Catriona Curry, 0879578917.

DARLINGWEAR
Beautiful selection of communion dresses, shoes and accessories now available. Exclusive showrooms outside Tullow. Call Miriam on 087 9108185.

SCOIL MHUIRE LOURDES ENROLMENT: Applications for enrolment for 09/10 in Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Tullow will take place during the week January 19th to February 6th, 2009.
During this time application forms will be available from the school secretary 9.30 a.m.—2 p.m. each day. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday February 6th, 2009.

CHRISTIAN UNITY
Prayer for Christian Unity on Thursday 12th February (please note change of date)at 8 p.m. in St. Patrick’s College, Kilteegan. Guest Speaker: Rt. Rev. Walton Empy, former Archbishop of Dublin. ALL WELCOME.
SNOWDROP WEEK at Altamont Gardens: Monday 9th—15th February. Join an informative guided tour through the gardens, looking at the varied snowdrop collection and other early spring flowers. Tours start at 2 p.m. each day. Phone 9159444
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
MONTHS MIND MASS for Sylvia Coughaln, Courtlawns today at 11.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 6th February, 7.30 P.M.
Jane Keating, 7 Castledermot Road. Myles O’Keeffe, Hillbrook Estate. Edward Whitfield, Sussex, England. Jenny 7 Michael Byrne, Ballymurphy. Chris Maher, Pairc Mhuire. Alice Murphy, Kill. Peter Byrne, Dublin Road. Tom McNabb Church Street. Patrick, Martha, Johanna, Jack & Paddy St. Ledger, Dublin Road. Margaret & Willie Rooney, Tankardstown. Mary Doran, 3 Pairc Mhuire. Mick & Molly Byrne, Ouragh Cross and son Mike Byrne, Wales. Michael Gorman, Pairc Mhuire. Ann, Patrick & Doreen McGrath, Dublin Road. Jim Gorman, Dublin Road.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Emmet Duffy, Old Chapel Lane next Saturday night 7th February at 7.30 p.m.

1st February, 2009. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
KARATE classes have resumed in the Parish Centre every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Classes teach traditional authentic Karate, with training for both Children and adults. All new members welcome. Contact 059 9152773.
INFORMATION EVENING
IN ARDATTIN:
Want to know what services are available to you? Would you like to see courses organised in your area?
Come along to an information evening in Ardattin Hall on Monday 9th February from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. There will be information stands from Carlow VEC, Adult education, Carlow Childcare Committee plus many many more. This event is free with tea provided by the local Ardattin ICA. Contact Olive on 087 6165690.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION this weekend in aid of Develop Tullow Association, St. Patrick’s Day Parade. PLEASE SUPPORT.

SONG AND STORY NIGHT in Cheshire Home, Tullow on Wednesday 4th February at 8 p.m.

TALK IT OVER
Talk it over Carlow, are looking for new volunteers to assist the group in providing the service of helping those bereaved through suicide or general bereavement. Contact 086 3364961.
Talk it over AGM will take place in the Seven Oaks on Tuesday February 3rd at 8 p.m. ALL WELCOME.

FREE DRAW when you make a booking through AT BOUNCY CASTLE LTD. Phone 086 0653048. Celebrating 5 years in business.


FEAST OF ST. BRIGID
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Brigid, patron of our diocese. We also celebrate the end of the first Catholic Schools Week in t his country.
Brigid was one of the first people to bring the light of faith to Kildare and the surrounding countryside. She was a woman who gave witness to her faith by her welcome, generosity and care for all with whom she came in contact. Our Catholic schools continue that tradition today. They are places of welcome, hospitality and inclusivity where the light of faith burns brightly and our children are helped to understand what it means to be people of faith.
We give thanks today for the faith and inspiration of St. Brigid and for all the people in our Catholic schools who are beacons of light and faith in our world today.

NEXT FRIDAY
IS FIRST FRIDAY.
The housebound of the parish will be visited next week.
Fr. Andy will visit on Thursday and Friday next week.
Fr. Byrne will visit on Friday next week.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
“You shall be my witnesses”
begins this week in the following venues:
GIRLS SCHOOL PUPILS: Parish Centre, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Monday 2nd February.
BOYS SCHOOL PUPILS: Old Boys School, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd February.
ARDATTIN SCHOOL PUPILS: Ardattin School, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd February.
GRANGE SCHOOL PUPILS: Grange School, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd February.

St. Brigid: Today Sunday 1st February is the Feast of St. Brigid: Principal Patron of the diocese. We remember especially in our prayers today the Brigidine Sisters and ask God to bless their great work here in Tullow and in other part of the world.

ST. BLAIZE: Tuesday 3rd February is the Feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of throats after the 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Monday 2nd February is the Feast of the
Presentation of the Lord:
CANDLEMASS DAY
Candles for blessing or for altar use should be handed in before Mass
on Monday morning.
DEANERY PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING on Thursday 5th February at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.

FOR SALE: Divan style bed and headboard in perfect condition. Phone 087 2449310.

HOMEHELP AVAILABLE. Excellent references. Contact 086 0597619.

REGISTERED CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE. Phone 087 9892145.
SLANEY VALLEY Community Games will hold a Church Gate Collection in Ardattin on Sunday 8th February. PLEASE SUPPORT.

LOST: Black wallet in Tullow town. Contact 087 2890424.

TULLOW GARDEN & FLOWER CLUB
Spring demonstration on Tuesday 10th February at 8 p.m. in Mt. Wolseley. Demonstrator: Margaret Collins. Admission €5. All are welcome.
A special Song
and Story Night
in aid of Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team
on Friday night 13th February
at 8 p.m. SHARP
in Rathoe Hall.
A special visit on the night from the
Adult Set Dancers.
Admission is free but donations are very welcome on the night for the
Home Care Team.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Mass and Sacrament of the Sick will take place in Parish Church on Wednesday 11th February at 7.30 p.m. “Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes”. The elderly and those who wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick will be welcome to do so.

SCOIL PHADRAIG NAOFA
Presents
A NIGHT OF DINNER,
THEATRE AND MUSIC
in Mt. Wolseley on Friday 13th February. Wine Reception 7.30 p.m.
Tickets 25.
Contact Sharon at 059 9151625.

J.J. KAVANAGH AND SONS
4 Day Coach Tour to Killarney
Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
April 10th—13th. Gleneage Hotel and Leisure Centre.
Phone Martin Coady on 086 2661655
or 086 2503674.

GRANGE I.C.A. Meeting on Tuesday night 3rd February at 8 p.m. in Walshe’s of Killerig.

TULLOW BRANCH O.N.E.
The above held their A.G.M. recently. The following were elected. Chairperson: John Coogan. Secretary: Pat Doyle. Treasurers: George Baird and Mick Butler. P.R.O. Mick Butler. Enquiries to any of the above.

THANK YOU: Tullow Primary Schools Parents Association would like to thank everyone who supported their Church Gate Collection which raised €698.40 and to all who supported the bag packing in Supervalu before Christmas which raised €2,843.61. Thanks also to Tommy Hickson and staff of Supervalu.

WANTED: Bunk Bed and double bed in good condition for needy family. Contact St. Vincent de Paul on 083 3478914.

Tullow Community School: Parent/teacher meeting for parents of 2nd year pupils on Wednesday 4th February from 1.15 to 3.45. Classes will finish at 12.30 p.m.

LOST: Set of car keys. Phone 086 8626235.

THANK YOU: Thanks to all who purchased Christmas Cards in aid of Saplings. Your support is very much appreciated.

CIRCLE DANCING in Forward Steps next Tuesday 3rd February at 11 a.m. Contact Jen or Nessa on 9152776.