Tullow Parish Newsletter 15th February, 2008

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week: Group 4.
A. Rebecca Kenny, Andrea Cooper, Megan Sheeran.
B. Sorcha Frazer & Marcelle Mullen.
C. Laura Pecksheeva & Megan Scannell.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Rebecca Kenny, Andrea Cooper and Marcelle Mullen.
11.30a.m. Sorcha Frazer, Laura Pecksheeva, Megan Scannell & Megan Sheeran.

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,405. Development: €2,553. 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 17th and Wednesday 18th February: That the Church in Africa may find adequate ways and means to promote reconciliation, justice and peace efficaciously, according to the indications of the synod of the Bishops’ Special Assembly for Africa.








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 14th February at 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Grange on Sunday 15th February at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin on Sunday 15th February 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.
GRANGE ANNIVERSARIES: At times of the year there are a number of anniversaries co-inciding, and there is only a limited number of Sundays. It will be necessary therefore at times to share the Anniversary Masses, as is done in the other churches. It is hoped that this will be acceptable to all families concerned.

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270
TULLOW BINGO
every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. in Murphy Memorial Hall. Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot will be €940 next Thursday night.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
TO CALL OUT NUMBERS.
Phone Parish Centre on 9151277.
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.
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
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Peg O’Neill, Slaneyquarter today Sunday 15th February at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for James Cullen, Pairc Mhuire at 11.30 a.m. today.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 20th February, 7.30 P.M.
Willie O’Toole, Templeowen. Margaret Marshall, late of Pairc Mhuire. Mary O’Reilly, Rathoe. Laurence O’Toole, late of 12 Castledermot Road.
Jackie Nolan, Knocklow. Edward Lawlor, Shillelagh Road, son Eddie & grandson Peter, London.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Sally McNabb, Church Street next Saturday night 21st February at 7.30 p.m.
15th February, 2009. Sixth 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.
FREE DRAW when you make a booking through AT BOUNCY CASTLE LTD. Phone 086 0653048. Celebrating 5 years in business.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
“You shall be my witnesses”
continues this Monday and Tuesday.
Monday: Girls Schools.
Tuesday: Boys School and Ardattin School.
J.J. KAVANAGH AND SONS
4 Day Coach Tour to Killarney
Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
April 10th—13th. Gleneagle Hotel
and Leisure Centre.
Phone Martin Coady on 086 2661655
or 086 2503674.
Residential Stress
Management Weekend.
Plenty of laughter and relaxation. Accommodation/meals/workshop €190 per person. Friday 20th—Sunday 22nd February. Contact Barbara on 087 2753411 or Teach Bhride on 059 9152465.
TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
There are places still available in the following classes in Tullow Community School: First Aid and Pottery.
Also, we are hoping to start a course in Typing skills on Tuesday afternoons from 4—6 p.m. If interested please contact Martina Fogarty at 9151473.
BAPTISMS IN TULLOW
From 1st March Baptisms will be held 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.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
Dinner Dance: The club will hold its Annual Dinner dance on Friday 27th February at 8 p.m. in Mt. Wolseley. Tickets are €30 and may be purchased from any committee member. .
Congratulations are extended to James Connolly who was the recipient of the Setanta Award at the recent Carlow Sports Awards for 2009.
The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family of former player E.J. Foley who died recently. Go ndearna Dia trocaire air.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society on Tuesday 17th February at 7 p.m. in Parish Centre. New members welcome.
TULLOW I.C.A.
Meeting in Teagasc on Monday 15th at 8 p.m. Guest speaker will be from Energywipes. Members are asked to bring along a funny holiday photo.
MOTHER AND
TODDLER GROUP
every Tuesday morning
from 10—12 noon
in Tullow Parish Centre.
RESOURCE CENTRE A.G.M. will be held on Monday 9th March at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.
THANK YOU: Thank you to all who contributed to the collection for Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care at the recent funeral of E.J. Foley, Shillelagh Grove. The amount collected was €1,500.
LITURGY GROUP MEETING
on Thursday night 19th February at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.
DEANERY PASTORAL
COUNCIL
Meeting this Wednesday night 18th
February in the Lalor Centre,
Baltinglass at 8 p.m.
TULLOW TENNIS CLUB: Just a reminder that the Tennis Classic in aid of Tullow Tennis Club will take place in Kilkenny Tennis Club on Saturday February 28th at 6.30 p.m. The format for the tournament will be mixed doubles and the entry fee is €20. For further details contact Donncha on 086 8239068.
St. Anne’s Ladies Football Club.
A meeting will be held in the Tara Arms on Monday 16th February at 8.30 p.m The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the club and assess the direction in which it is headed. All parents of our juvenile members are requested to attend. Anyone with any ideas to put forward is especially welcome. The meeting will take place in the Function Room.
MESSAGE OF POPE BENEDICT
FOR WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2009.
“This year we direct our attention particularly to children, the most weak and defenceless creatures, and among these, sick and suffering children. From all of these children arises a silent cry of pain that call out to the conscience of all believers. The Christian community, which cannot remain indifferent to such tragic situations, sees the pressing duty to intervene”.
He underlined the example of Jesus and his compassion for the sick, saying that “All this presupposes a generous and selfless love, a reflection and sign of the merciful love of God who never abandons his children but always provides wonderful resources to the heart and the intelligence to be able to adequately address the difficulties of life”.
The Pope affirmed: “The daily dedication and tireless commitment to the service of sick children is an eloquent testimony of love for human life, particularly for the life of someone who is weak and dependent on others”.
“It is necessary to affirm with vigour the absolute and supreme dignity of every human life”.
“The teaching that the Church proclaims incessantly does not change over time: Life is beautiful and should also be lived in fullness when it is weak and is wrapped in the mystery of suffering”.

Carlow Historical
& Archaeological Society
“Free Masonry in Ireland, with particular reference to Carlow”. A lecture by former Provincial Grand Master of South-East Counties, Arthur Kepple on Wednesday 18th February in Masonic Lodge, Athy Rod, Carlow at 8 p.m.
St. Patricks Juvenile Hurling & Football Club. The 2009 season has started with indoor hurling and football training in the Community School Gym. Hurling for U8 to U10 is on a Thursday at 6.30 p.m., the football will start on Tuesday 24th February at 7 p.m. Membership is now due for 2009 and forms will be given out at both these training sessions. Every year we encourage parents to get involved with the different teams, this year is no different so if you can help contact Declan on 086 6006743 or Anthony on 087 2331488.
REHAB FOUNDATION are organising a number of Walks during 2009 and we would like to hear from any person interested in taking part in these Walks, details as follows:
Edinburgh Walk. This walk takes place from 13th to 16th May, 2009.
Walk in Italy: This Walk takes place in October 2009. Contact Hugh Maddock on 087 8261925.
Walk in West Clare: This Walk takes place from 21st—24th May. Contact Aidan Roche on 086 2000700 or Hugh Maddock.
FOR SALE: 2 Vintage cars. Phone after 2 p.m. 085 7389468.
LOST: Light brown and white terrier lost in the Tullow area. Contact 059 9151387 or 9151498.
Carlow Road Safety Together Committee have organised a Free Road Safety Car Enthusiasts Event for 11 a.m. on Sunday 22nd February at Lord Bagenal Inn, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. Guest speakers will speak about Motor Insurance, Garda Traffic Corps, Fire and Rescue and Ambulance service as well as Driving Tests and open forum. Phone 059 9136210.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
St. Andrew’s Church, Bagenalstown
Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.
including Mass and Benediction
24th February—21st April, 2009.
24th February: Bishop Denis Brennan, Ferns.
KILDAVIN/CLONEGAL DRAMA GROUP will stage “There Goes the Bride” by Ray Cooney and John Chapman in Spellman Hall, Kildavin on Friday 20th and Sunday 22nd February at 8 p.m. nightly.