Tullow Parish Newsletter 22nd February, 2009

Tullow Parish Community Centre. Phone: 059 9151277. Fax: 059 9151624.
All items for Newsletter to be handed in by Lunch time Thursday.

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week: Group 5.
A. Ciaran Cooper, Robbie Griffith.
B. Connor Orbinski, Jamie Farrell.
C. Gary McNabb, D.J. Donovan.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Gary McNabb, D.J. Donovan & Jamie Farrell.
11.30a.m. Conor Orbinski, Gary McNabb and Robbie Griffith.

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,330. 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 24th and Wednesday 25th February: For an increase in prayer, sacrifice and commitment to our faith during this season of lent.





CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanual House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th February. 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.
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 28th February at 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Grange on Sunday 1st March at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin on Sunday 1st March 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 will hold the 7 Nations Rugby Match between Ireland and The All Blacks next Saturday 28th February at 7.45 p.m. under the floodlights at The Blackgates, Tullow. The match will see some of the best talent in sporting world. This unique game is not to be missed. It is expected to be one of the most memorable fixtures held at this top class venue. Also on the same evening the U20’s match will be held. An auction followed by music, raffle and lots of refreshments will be held in the Club House afterwards. Tickets €5 available from committee members or at the gate on the night. All in aid of Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare team. Enquiries to Catriona on 087 9578917.
Bus leaving The Square, Tullow at 7.45 p.m.
DARLINGWEAR
Beautiful selection of communion dresses, shoes and accessories now available. Exclusive showrooms outside Tullow. Call Miriam on 087 9108185.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Ita McGrath, Killerig today Sunday 22nd February at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 27th February, 7.30 P.M.
Tom & Rita Carroll, Ardoyne. Josie & Bill O’Neill, Carrigslaney, Kilbride. M.J. Holden, Ouragh. Kathleen & Edward O’Grady, Knocklow. Christine Siney, John Street. Kathleen & Peter Rooney, 56 Dublin Road. Patrick & Rose Kelly, Knocklow. Claire Cosgrove, Dublin Road. Jack Redmond, Kellistown. Michael & Margaret O’Donohoe, Coppenagh.
MONTHS MIND MASS for Corey Darcy, 1 Shroughawn Close next Saturday 28th February at 7.30 p.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Geraldine Bolger, Hawthorn Drive next Sunday 1st March at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
22nd February, 2009. Seventh 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 , Ardattin School and Grange School.
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.
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.
in Forward Steps
All are welcome.
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.
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.
Called and Gifted—a new Parish Pastoral Council
Every baptized person is gifted by the Holy Spirit and has a unique part to play in the mission of the Church by using these gifts for the greater good of all. Over the next few weeks we are inviting the parishioners who feel they can share their gifts in the service of the Parish Community to come and reflect on their own faith, its growth and development, by engaging in a four week reflection process. (This process will focus on four aspects of the Christian life: 1) Call to Holiness, 2) Call to Community, 3) Call to Maturity, 4) Call to Mission and Ministry).

Following these four introductory sessions, further training will be offered to those who feel called to commit themselves to drawing up a vision and plan for the future of the Parish in the light of the Gospels, the teaching of the Church, the signs of the times, and the circumstances of the Parish. This will be done in a new Parish Pastoral Council which will be a structure where priests and people will work together as leaders to further build up the spiritual and vibrant community we already have here in Tullow.

“There are a variety of gifts, but the one Spirit”. (1 Cor. 12). Awaken your spirit to adventure and come to these session beginning on Monday March 9th, from 8—9.30 p.m. in the Parish Centre. If you would like to take part, please give your name to the Parish Office by Wednesday March 4th. 9151277.
ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday, 25th February
is Ash Wednesday,
a day of Fast and Abstinence.
Masses for the day are:
Grange: 7.30 a.m.
Ardattin: 8.30 a.m.
Tullow: 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.
FOR SALE: Silvercross stroller. Use twice. Phone 087 6127190.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT MOUNT ST. ANNE’S,
KILLENARD,
PORTLARLINGTON.
Justice in Today’s World—Saturday 28th February, 2009.
This workshop underlines the link between faith and good works in the Christian tradition. Global issues will also be raised. Presented by Fr. Gerry O’Connor, 10 a.m.—4.30 p.m. €50 (including lunch). Phone 057 8626153.
ST. PATRICK’S G.F.C.
Dinner Dance: The clubs Annual Dinner Dance will take place on Friday next February 27th at 8 p.m. in Mt. Wolseley. Tickets €30 are still available and may be purchased by contacting club secretary Noel Goss on 085 1056390.
Co. Board Development Draw: Tickets for the forthcoming Carlow Co. Board draw are now on sale from any committee member.
Membership: Membership for the 2009 season costing €50 is now available and many be purchased from any club officer.
CARLOW HOSPICE
Meeting on 11th March in Seven Oaks Hotel at 7.30 p.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.
The Carlow Branch of The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind A.G.M. will be held on Monday 23rd February at 7.30 p.m. in The Talbot Hotel, Carlow. Refreshments served.
New members welcome.
TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Parents Association: Bi-Annual Fashion Show will be held on Tuesday 31st March at 8 p.m. Tickets cost €50 and are now available from committee members and School Office. All welcome.
POLISH WORKER available for housework or will mind children in their own home. Contact Agnieszka on 0852709390.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT: Trip to Strasbourg to the European Parliament with Avril Doyle MEP. This will take place from 19th—24th April Cost €530 per person. Any member interested please call 9152925.
Day trip to Glendlough has been arrange for Thursday 5th March. 20 per person. Coach will leave the Church Car Park at 10 a.m.
The next meeting is 3rd March at 1 p.m.
MUSIC LESSONS every Friday evening in Tullow Parish Centre. Tin Whistle, Accordion, Recorder and keyboard. Beginner at 3.30 and Intermediate at 4.30 p.m. Contact Lorna on 087 6436637.
Missing from the Grange area, male cat, all black with small white patch on chest. Phone 087 7992644.
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNT
This week we publish the Audited Income and Expenditure Account for the year 2008.
PLEASE PICK UP A COPY AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.