Tullow Parish Newsletter 19th April 09

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.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,885. Development: €2,000. 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 25th April. 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 25th April at 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Grange on Sunday 26th April at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin on Sunday 26th April 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.
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.

DARLINGWEAR
Beautiful selection of communion dresses, shoes and accessories now available. Exclusive showrooms outside Tullow. Call Miriam on 087 9108185.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Sidney “Sid” Brown, Ballintemple, Ardattin today Sunday 19th April in Ardattin Church at 10.30 a.m.
MONTHS MIND MASS for Brian Flynn, Grangeford today Sunday 19th April at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY
24th APRIL, 7.30 P.M.
John & Kathleen Nolan & their daughter Gretta, Knocklow. Kathleen Roche, The Course. Richard & Mary Elliot & son Rich, Clonmore. Michael & Annie Walsh, 54 Dublin Road. Myles & Catherine Fitzpatrick, Rathlyon.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Madge McMahon, Pairc Mhuire next Saturday night 25th April at 7.30 p.m.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Paddy Murphy, Grange next Sunday 26th April at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.




19th April, 2009. SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER.
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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April: That the Lord may bless the farmers with an abundant harvest and sensitise the richer populations to the drama of hunger in the world.
Beautiful crochet hats, scarfs, communion shawls and bags for sale. Call 086 0728398.
SCHOOL TRACK SUITS
Duffy’s, Mill Street, Tullow are now taking orders for school tracksuit for September. Closing date 21st April. €10 deposit on all tracksuits. Schools: Tullow Boys and Girls National School and Rathoe National School.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Reflexology, Massage etc
at The Beauty Loft, Tullow.
Contact 9149065 or 087 9539013.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY:
19th April, 3-4 p.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
Chaplet, Rosary and Benediction.

ARDATTIN Information Evening and Holistic Health Workshop: County Carlow Women’s Network have organised an information evening in Ardattin on Monday April 20th from 7.30—9.30 p.m. The event is free. Contact Olive on 087 6165690.
A.G.M. of
Tullow Day Care Centre
will take place on Tuesday 21st April at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Due to staff training there will be no supper/bingo in Day Care on Monday 20th April.
NOVELTY BINGO organised by the Apostolic Work Society in aid of the Missions will be held in Tullow Day Care Centre on Monday 27th April at 8 p.m.
TULLOW ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The following courses will being on 21st April starting with: Gardening on Tuesday 21st - 10 a.m.—12 noon.
Thursday 23rd Tai Chi 11 a.m.—12.30.– Forward Steps.
Friday 24th: Yoga: 11 a.m.—12.30—Teach Bhride.
Wednesday 29th: Computers for beginners - 2 p.m.—4 p.m.
KARATE FOR CHILDREN
A new Karate club has begun in TULLOW PARISH CENTRE and will be held every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Enrolment €15 per year and class fee €5 per class. Family rates available.
Instructor: Colin Keating JKF/NCEF.
CARLOW TOPS 2009: Murphy Memorial Hall, Tullow.
Sunday 19th April: 8.00 p.m. Tullow Stage School and Rathnure Tops Group. Adm: €10. Concession: €7.
Wednesday 22nd April: 8.00 p.m. Tinryland Variety Group and Carlow Tops Artistes.
Admission: €10. Concession: €7.
Grand Final: Friday 24th April at 8.00 p.m. Adm: €10. No concession.
No booking of seats. Come early.
SPONSORS: Local Authorities, Harry Kealy, Super Valu, Tullow, Tara Arms, Mirror Magic. All proceeds to local charities. Raffle each night.
Servers for the Coming Week: Group 5.
A. Ciaran Cooper.
B. Conor 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.
COUNTRY MARKET: A country market will start in Tullow Parish Centre on Friday 1st May. A wide variety of local produce will be available for sale at the market which will be held every Friday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. If anyone else is interested in supplying produce to the market please contact Mary on 087 9550210.
FORWARD STEPS: If you are a single parent please come to Forward Steps on Monday 27th April at 10 a.m. where a meeting to discuss running a new course designed by you, which will be facilitate by Maureen Ryan. Males and females of all ages are very welcome. For more information phone Jen or Nessa on 9152776.
“Peace be with you”
Much of the unhappiness in our world today has its roots in how we see ourselves. Too often we put ourselves down and fall into the tempting trap of comparing ourselves to others. God never makes comparisons or compares us to someone else. We can never live up to be someone else but we can live up to who God created us to be. We can begin this by believing in what we have to offer. It doesn’t have to be earth shattering but our little is all that God wants. Others may demand much but never God. God always wants to extend peace to us. Can we make peace with ourselves first and in particular as we journey through these weeks of Easter? Can we let the negative and cloudy part of our past behind and move on. It is the only way forward.
‘Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have’. Doris Mortman.
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TULLOW I.C.A.: Next meeting will be held in Teagasc on Monday 20th April at 8 p.m. An Information Officer from the Federation will attend and members are asked to bring along their nicest Easter Card.
THANK YOU: A special word of “Thanks” to the many people who so generously contributed to the Lourdes Church Gate Collection. A total of €801 was collected. May our Lady of Lourdes reward you all.
MEDITATION at Teach Bhride every Thursday evening from 7.30—9 p.m. All welcome. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF NIGHT.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.: Vote of Sympathy: The Club extends its deepest sympathy to the family, relative and friends of Kathleen Young and to the family of former player Billy “Doc” O’Callaghan who died recently.
Golf Classic. The clubs Golf Classic takes place on Wednesday April 29th in Mt. Wolseley. Team of 4 cost €160. Contact Chris Murphy on 086 8506158.
TULLOW LIBRARY has just received lots of new books for younger kids. Please drop in and have a look.
Easter Colouring Competition: All entries will be displayed in the branch and a big thank you to Hicksons Supervalu, Tullow for our prizes.
BreastCheck: Women aged 50 to 64 will be invited to attend screening at the BreastCheck mobile screening unit located in the grounds of St. Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow. Freephone 1800 45 45 55.
TROCAIRE: If you have not already made your donation to this years Trocaire Campaign, you can make your contribution using the special envelopes available at church doors.
CAKE SALE will be held in the Parish Centre today Sunday 19th April from 11 a.m.—1.00 p.m. in aid of the Belarussian Orphanage Project. B.O.P is a voluntary registered Charity working to meeting the needs to differently-abled Children and Adults in Institutions and Orphanages in Minsk, Belarus. Please support.
THE FIT WALK
PROGRAMME
Indoor Fitwalking at Tullow Rugby Club starting on 23rd April for 6 weeks. Thursday mornings from 10 a.m.—11.15 a.m. Cost €7 per person each session. Supported by County Carlow Sports Partnership. For more details contact Sandra on 9172451 or 087 1245262.
Ardattin Tidy Village Meeting will be held in Ardattin Hall on Thursday 23rd April at 9 a.m. This is an important meeting to discuss progress and the opening of the first stage of our newly developed car park. The committee would like to invite all members and all those interested in the development of the village to attend. Further information contact 9155728.
THANK YOU: Thanks to all who supported the recent Church Gate Collection in aid of REHAB. Amount collected was €992.85.