Tullow Parish Newsletter 8th February 08

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: TPCS@eircom.net.
Servers for the Coming Week: Group 3.
A. Jamie Ansbro, Gregory Phelan.
B. Nicky Byrne, Sean Regan, Cathal Murray.
C. Cathal Bailey, Nathan Doyle, Cormac Flynn.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Jamie Ansbro, Sean Regan, Gregory Phelan and Cormac Flynn.
11.30a.m. Nicky Byrne, Nathan Doyle, Cathal Bailey and Cathal Murray.
COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1279. Development: €2,288. 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 10th and Wednesday 11th February: That the Pastors of the Church may always be docile to the action of the Holy Spirit in their teaching and in their service to God’s people.
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 €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.
CHRISTIAN UNITY
Prayer for Christian Unity on Thursday 12th February 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
PLEASE PRAY FOR Corey Darcy, Shroughaun Close, Alice O’Brien, The Abbey & E.J. Foley, 13 Shillelagh Grove who died during the week.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Brigid (Pat) Harrison, nee Keating, St. Olivers Villas at 11.30 a.m. today.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 13th February, 7.30 P.M.
Catherine Murphy, Ouragh. Myles O’Keeffe, Hillbrook Estate. P.J. & Carmel Hession, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Anthony Gahan, Crosslow. Paddy Flynn, Tinryland. Paddy & Peg Halligan, Pairc Mhuire. Willie, John & Mary Byrne, Ouragh. Christopher & Mary Quigley & deceased family members, Dublin Road. John Maxwell, 32 Pairc Mhuire. Sall & Billy Canning, Mill Street. Myles Cullen, John Street, sons Peter & John & daughter in law Maura. Thomas Thompson, Knocknatubrid & Mary O’Neill, Ballinitemple.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Joe McGrath, formerly of Pairc Mhuire next Saturday night 14th February at 7.30 p.m.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Peg O’Neill, Slaneyquarter next Sunday 15th February at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
8th February, 2009. Fifth 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”
begins this week in the following venues:
GIRLS SCHOOL PUPILS: Parish Centre, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Monday 9th February.
BOYS SCHOOL PUPILS: Old Boys School, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 10th February.
ARDATTIN SCHOOL PUPILS: Ardattin School, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 10th February.
GRANGE SCHOOL PUPILS: Grange School, 7.30—8.30 p.m. on Tuesday 10th February.

FOR SALE: Divan style bed and headboard in perfect condition. Phone 087 2449310.
REGISTERED CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE. Phone 087 9892145.
SLANEY VALLEY Community Games will hold a Church Gate Collection in Ardattin on Sunday 8th February. PLEASE SUPPORT.
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.
Tullow Community School
Parent teacher meeting for parents of 2nd year pupils on Wednesday 11th February at 1.15 p.m. Classes will finish at 12.30 p.m. that day.
Tullow Tidy Towns D.T.A. would like to thank everyone who supported their table quiz which raised €360 and those who sponsored prizes for the raffle on the night.
Carlow County Enterprise Board
Thinking of Starting your Own Business?
The above programme will be held in Carlow on Monday 9th February and Wednesday 25th February for 10 evenings. Contact 9130880
D.T.A. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would like to thank everyone who supported their Church Gate Collection. Amount raised was €813.60.
TULLOW TENNIS CLUB
Many thanks to all those who responded to our appeal as to the present whereabouts of trophies played for in the Tullow Tennis Club. A provisional date has been fixed for the Tennis Classic in aid of funds for the proposed new Tullow Complex. It will take place in Kilkenny Tennis Club on Saturday 28th February at 6.30 p.m. The entry fee is €20. Contact Donncha on 086 8239068.
Pregnancy Yoga Classes with Annette O’Kelly will commence on Monday 9th February at 7 p.m. in Teach Bride, Tullow. Phone Annette on 085 1473420.
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 available 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.
“Jesus went to her, took her hand and helped her up”
There are times when we call all relate to Job’s cry in today’s first reading. We have days when we feel weary, heavy and where we find it difficult to keep going.
In the Gospel we see Jesus walking into the lives of those who suffer, breathing new life into them and helping them walk again. The same Lord comes to us when we feel weary and takes us by the hand. He offers to take away all that weighs us down and encourages us to stand upright again and walk freely. As we read in today’s psalm:
“He heals the broken hearted,
He bind up all their wounds.
The Lord raises the lowly”.
Dublin Road Residents Association
A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday 10th February at 8 p.m. in the Resource Centre. All are welcome.
TABLE QUIZ in aid of Tullow Tug of War on Thursday 12th February at 9 p.m. in the Tara Arms. Table of four: €24. Raffle on the night.
COFFEE MORNING on Friday 13th February from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in aid of Special Olympics—Carlow at Catherine Kealy’s, Tullow Rd., Closh, Kilbride. For more information phone Catherine on 087 6506459.
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.
Club Membership: Club membership costing €50 is now available and may be obtained by contacting a club officer.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT:
Meeting on Tuesday 10th February at 1 p.m. in Forward Steps.
TURKEY: 17th May for 14 nights. €463.
Brochure Price: €523. Book before 20th February and save €60. Contact Elliot Travel on 059 6481722