Tullow Parish Newsletter 22nd March, 09

Servers for the Coming Week: Group 1.
A. Andrew Timmins, Jack Timmins.
B. Conor Hade & Ross Hanley.
C. James O’Brien and Jason Dowling.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Andrew & Jack Timmins & James O’Brien.
11.30a.m. Conor Hade, Ross Hanley & Jason Dowling.
COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1,440. Development: €2,203. 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
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot
will be €220
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
PLEASE PRAY FOR Rose Gorman, Rathsillan, Siobhan Hurley, Parkbridge, Clonegal and Brian Flynn, Grangeford, Tullow who died during the week.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Christy Teehan, Downings today Sunday 22nd March at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 27th March, 7.30 P.M.
Garrett O’Brien, Tintean Phadraig. Patrick Keogh, 11 Dublin Road. Paddy Roche, 11 Thomas Traynor Road and Clann Nua, Carlow. Jim Tynan, Rathbawn. Margaret Carthy, Pairc Mhuire. Paddy Kearney, St. Austins Terrace. Margaret & Andrew Timmins, Knocklow. Joe & Mary Molloy, Rath. Danny & Margaret Darcy, Coppenagh.
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Jim Tynan, Rathbawn next Sunday 29th March at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
22nd March, 2009. FOURTH 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
Baptisms 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
Fashion, chocolate, cheese and fun in Tullow Community School as the Parent’s Association host their bi-annual fashion show on Tuesday 31st March at 8 p.m. Tickets are €20 and are available from the school office on 9151473 and all committee members. This year we have the added attraction of ‘fashion’ exhibits, come and see. Your support would be appreciated.
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.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March: That as we celebrate the feast of the Annunciation, we pray that we like Mary may accept and follow the word of God in our own daily lives.
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.
TULLOW GOLFING SOCIETY
The outing to Gowran Golf Club has been postponed due to works being carried out on the greens. This outing has been re-fixed for Sunday 5th April.
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 this weekend for St. Patrick’s College. Thank you.
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.
A happy
Mothers Day
today
to all
Mothers.
FORWARD STEPS
RESOURCE CENTRE
is holding an eight week taster session for women starting this Monday 23rd March.
Women who attend will get the chance to try out aerobics, yoga and lots more fun activities. It costs €20 and runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each Monday.
A beginner computer class will begin on Tuesday 24th March from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Forward Steps. Places are limited. Phone Nessa on 9152776.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, after over 20 years in business Jack & Mary Teehan, Killerig Fuels are ceasing to trade. We would like to thank everyone for their custom and support over the years.
MEDITATION: Starting on Tuesday March 31st from 7.30—9.00 p.m. Meditation for all in Teach Bhride. Take a break from the gloom and doom and inject a bit of positivity into your life.
MUSICAL EVENING
in Mt. Wolseley on Wednesday 15th April from 9—12 midnight. Relax and enjoy an Evening of Music, Fun, Laughter and Dancing with Mary Darcy and Her Band. Donation: €10. Proceeds divided equally between Lazarus Project, Cape Town, South Africa and Suas, Delphie Orphanage.
PILATES: 6 week morning course commencing on Tuesday 24th March in Teach Bhride. For more information and booking contact Suzanne on 086 2113517.
St. Patrick’s Juvenile Hurling and Football Club: U14 Football training every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Bro. Leo Park.
U12 Hurling and Football training every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in Bro. Leo Park.
TULLOW LIBRARY presents EASTER CRAFTS for ages 4—7 years on Tuesday 7th April at 3.15 p.m. Please book early as places are limited. Phone 9136299.
ALLOTMENTS AT BALLCONNELL PARISH FIELD: The allotment of land is for the season ending 31st December 2009. It is for the purpose of growing vegetables for domestic use. The rent charge will be for a plot of land 20 yards by six yards costing €25. More than one plot may be rented by the same person or family. Details from Re. Fr. James Gahan on 087 2574095. Booking before the end of March please.
TULLOW DAY CARE CENTRE
Management Committee Meeting on Monday 30th March at 8 p.m.
Novelty Bingo in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre on Monday 6th April at 8 p.m. Refreshments provided.
ATHLETIC CLUB: Training in Tullow Community School from 7—8 every Friday night.
(D.T.A.): St. Patrick’s Day Parade organising committee sincerely thank all who participated in the parade and made it such a huge success.
A special thanks to Sgt. Peter McConnon and the local gardai for a great job with traffic and crowd management, to the volunteers who helped on the day with stewarding and also thanks to our own committee members.
Winners: Floats (1) Tullow Tug-o-War, (2) John Keogh, Rathbawn (3) Richmond Wrought Iron. Individual: (1) Forward Steps, Tullow (2) Tullow Twirlers (3) Tae Kwan-do.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
Fixture: St. Pats begin their S.F.L Div 1 Campaign on Sunday next March 29th away to Rathvilly at 2 p.m.
Training: Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday nights in Bro. Leo Park at 7.45. New players welcome.
Co. Board Dev. Draw: Tickets for this draw are still available from any committee members.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION in aid of the Lourdes Pilgrimage on Saturday and Sunday March 28th/29th. Your support would be gratefully appreciated.
John 3:14-21

“We are God’s Work of Art”
As St. Paul reminds us today, our God is infinitely rich in grace and mercy. God’s generous love is a free gift and through that love we are brought to life. Because of that, as our Gospel reminds us, we are invited to leave the darkness behind us and to stand in God’s loving presence and light.
Lord, pour out your blessings
On all mothers today.
Thank you for their special love.
Keep them always safe in your peace.
Amen.
GRANGE JUVENILE FOOTBALL: Registration for all juveniles on Friday 27th March at 6.30 p.m. at Grange Football grounds. Cost of registration is €5 per child or €10 per family.
TRAINING for U14’s resumes on Friday 27th March following registration. Any queries contact Tony on 087 2302034 or David on 086 1527909.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT: Gardening Classes will begin on Tuesday 24th March from 10-12 noon in Forward Steps. Cost: €3 per class.
LITTER LEAGUE
The following have reached the quarter finals:
Hillbrook V Pairc Mhuire.
The Links V Rathphelim.
Shillelagh Grove V Hawthorn Drive.
Courtlawns V Steepleview Cresent.
Good luck to all.