Tullow Parish Newsletter, 15th March, 2009

Servers for the Coming Week: Group 8.
A. Katie Jones, Jessica Browne and Laura Kiershaw.
B. Rebecca Roche, Courtney Roche and Abbie Halligan.
C. Tamara Byrne, Aoife Curry and Diva Brien.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Katie Jones, Jessica Browne, Laura Kershaw and Tamara Byrne.
11.30a.m. Rebecca Roche, Courtney Roche, Abbie Halligan and Aoife Curry.
COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,280. Development: €2,108. 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.
CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanual House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th March. 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
Congratulations to Simon Kennedy who won Hickson’s Supervalu Jackpot worth €1,000.
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. in Murphy Memorial Hall. Hickson’s
Supervalu jackpot will be €200
next Thursday night.

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 Eileen Byrne, Ballinastraw today Sunday 15th March at 10.30 a.m. in Ardattin Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 20th March, 7.30 P.M.
John O’Brien, Tullowland. Nora McNamara, 15 Courtlawns. Mary Fitzpatrick, 30 Fr. Murphy Terrace. Brian Hanley, 59 Pairc Mhuire. Margaret Nicholson, New Chapel Lane. James & Catherine Murphy, Church Street. Dan Nolan, Rath East. Mattie Rossiter, Bishop Street. Mary Byrne, 2 Hawkins Street. Laurence Doyle, 5 Pairc Mhuire. Brian O’Neill, Ardoyne. Dick Dempsey, Hillbrook Estate. William, James & Georgie Matthews, Castledermot Road. Peter & Bridie Carroll, Collkenna Cross. Eddie O’Neill, Knockeen. Jim & Michael Sheppard, Knockeen. Kathleen Byrne, Ballyconnell. Jim Carroll, Ballyconnell. Michael & Brigid Berry, Carlow Road. Molly Mernagh, Station Road.
15th March, 2009. THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
FREE DRAW when you make a booking through AT BOUNCY CASTLE LTD. Phone 086 0653048. Celebrating 5 years in business.
BAPTISMS
IN TULLOW PARISH
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.
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.

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.
TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Parents Association: Bi-Annual Fashion Show will be held on Tuesday 31st March at 8 p.m. Tickets cost €20 (and not €50 as was published in last weeks newsletter) and are now available from committee members and School Office. The evening will start with a cheese and wine reception followed by fabulous fashion from the locality. All welcome.
TAX RECLAIM FORMS
A reminder to those for whom we can reclaim tax for the parish that it would be appreciated if the CHY2 forms could be returned to the Parish Office as soon as possible.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: (D.T.A. Committee) The Annual Parade will take place in Tullow this Tuesday 17th March commencing from the Fair Green, Tullow at 2.30 p.m. sharp. The theme for the parade this year is “Ireland—Can we do it—yes we can”. The parade will be led by the Killeshin Pipe Band. The alternative Miss Shamrock will assist St. Patrick on the day. For insurance purposes no quad bikes allowed. Volunteers needed on the day to help with stewarding—contact 9151316 or 087 8538596.
CHILDRENS DISCO in Murphy Memorial Hall after the Parade from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adm: €3.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
NO EXPOSITION on Tuesday 17th March.
Intentions for Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March: That the bishops, priests and lay faithful of the Catholic Church in China may commit themselves to being the sign and instrument of unity, communion and peace.
CRAFT CLASSES in the Coach House, Ardattin on Wednesday nights: Crochet, Decoupage, embroidery, knitting and tapestry. Contact 9155639 or 9155663.
COUNTRY MARKET: Are you a small food producer? Can you supply eggs, jams, bread, cakes, shrubs, vegetables or crafts. Are you interested in joining a country market in Tullow? If yes, please contact Mary on 9161288.
Stepping out with Courage!
An afternoon of reflection and prayer for young people aged 16 to 24 will be held on Sunday 29th March in Mount St. Anne’s Retreat Centre from 1.30—5.30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Ronan Johnson (RTE)
For further information contact Trish O’Neill on 087 7788007.
BISHOP DANIEL DELANY MUSEUM: The Bishop Daniel Delany Museum, located in the grounds of the Brigidine Convent in Tullow, will be opened from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day and admission is free. Entrance to the Museum is through the Church of the Most Holy Rosary.
The main focus of the Museum is a display of artefacts relating to Bishop Daniel Delany and to the work of the Brigidine Sisters and the Patrician Brothers.
FEAST OF ST. PATRICK
Tuesday the 17th March is the Feast of St. Patrick.
Mass Times
TULLOW: Monday: 7.30 p.m. Vigil
Tuesday: 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. (as gaeilge).
GRANGE: Tuesday at 9.30 a.m.
ARDATTIN: Tuesday at 10.30 a.m.
The Hymn of St. Patrick
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON
Be a voice for children with autism and join the Saplings School Mini Marathon team on June Bank Holiday Monday. Free registration, transportation and a free t-shirt. Contact Siobhan on 087 7474818.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
Co. Board Development Draw: The first of the 5 Co. Board draws takes place on April 13th. Tickets for these draws are no on sale and may be purchased for €100 from any committee members.
Training: Training is now in full swing every Tuesday and Thursday nights in Bro. Leo Park at 7.45. All players are requested to attend and new players are especially welcome.

TULLOW/GRANGE
COMMUNITY GAMES:
Athletic training at Tullow Community School gym on Friday night at 7 p.m. Age 4 upwards. All welcome.
St. Patrick’s Juvenile Hurling & Football Club: A committee meeting of the club will be held on Wednesday 18th March at 9 p.m. in The Resource Centre.
TULLOW GOLFING SOCIETY will start the 2009 season with an outing to Gowran Park Golf Club on Sunday 22nd March.
Members intending to travel should contact Paul Byrne on 086 4086293 to book their place on the time sheet.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The home holiday is to Ennis. We will be staying at The Clare Inn Hotel from Monday 4th May—Friday 8th May. The cost is 285. Contact Bernie by 3rd April on 9152776.
ST. PATRICK’S COLLEGE: Please use your special envelope next weekend for St. Patrick’s College. Thank you.
THANK YOU: Sheila Byrne Harte and Co would like to thank the volunteers who helped and everyone who donated to the Bag Pack at SuperValu Tullow on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March for The Billy Riordan Memorial Trust in Malawi. Amount collected was 1,759.74.
TULLOW I.C.A.: Next Meeting will be held on Monday 23rd March at 8 p.m. in Teagasc. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. Claire Keating from Always Travel in Carlow will give a Talk.
Digital Photography Course for Beginners (with professional photographer ) including Field Trip. Special rate of €95 for our over 50’s. Starting in April in Crisp Centre, Tullow. Contact 9181759.
COFFEE MORNING next Friday 20th March (DAFFODIL DAY) in The Ramada Hotel from 10 a.m.—12 noon. Please support this very worthy cause.
Donations of daffodils would be greatly appreciated. Phone 9151449 or 9151529.
THANK YOU: Carlow Multiple Sclerosis Society thank very sincerely all who contributed to their Annual Collection at Supervalu and the Church Gates. €1,700 was collected.
TABLE QUIZ in Brannigans Bar, Killerig Golf Club on Friday 20th March. Team of 4: €20. Prize money for top 4 teams. Phone Dolores or Sarah on 059 9163000.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
Meeting on Wednesday night 18th March at 7 p.m. New members welcome.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballon starts at 3.45 p.m. led by the Killeshin Pipe Band. Prizes for the best floats and walking groups. Also children’s fancy dress competition.
RUGBY: Tullow J3’s play North Kildare today at the Blackgates. 3 p.m. kick off.
Tullow J2’s are in the final of the South East Cup on Tuesday 17th March in Enniscorthy at 3 p.m. Please support.