Tullow Parish Newsletter 24th May, 09

COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,255. Development: €1,947. 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 30th May. 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 BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. in Murphy Memorial Hall. Hicksons Supervalu jackpot
next week is €380.

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 Mary Stynes, 19 St. Olivers Villas who died recently.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Danny Bolger, Templeowen today Sunday 24th May at 8.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY
29th MAY, 7.30 P.M.
Mary Lucas, Templeowen. Thomas & Ellen O’Reilly, Castlemore. Nixie Jacman, Barrack Street. Kitty O’Reilly, Butlersgrange. Patrick & Brigid McCormack, Knocklow. Paudge & Maisie Phelan, 9 Templeowen. Ellen Whelan, 8 Tintean Phadraig. William Browne, Church Street. John Cullen, St. Austins.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Sr. Helen Fleming, Straboe next Saturday night 30th May at 7.30 p.m. in Parish Church.
24th May, 2009. Ascension of the Lord.



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 26th and Wednesday 27th May: As we prepare for Pentecost Sunday we pray for a generous outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our hearts to renew our commitment and dedication to his inspiration.
Servers for the Coming Week: Group 2.
A. Natasha O’Neill, Megan Skinner, Edel Maher.
B. Orla Condon, Chloe McNabb.
C. Orla Jackman, Lauren Timmins.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m.: Orla Jackman, Lauren Timmins & Orla Condon.
11.30a.m. Natasha O’Neill, Megan Skinner, Chloe McNabb and Edel Maher.
Carlow Volunteers Centre. Monthly outreach is the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m.—1 p.m. in Forward Steps.
COUNTRY MARKET continues
every Friday morning
from 10 a.m.—12 noon
in Tullow Parish Centre.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
DEANERY FOLK GROUP: A new folk Group is being formed involving young people from the parishes in the deanery. The Folk group will be participating at Masses in our local parishes during the summer months. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights. For more information, contact Shane on 087 6391015 or Sarah on 087 7400402.
Tullow Community Group Limited are looking for part-time heritage, farm project and environmental workers, a groundsperson and a clerical/cleaner on their FAS Community Employment Scheme. All applicants must be FAS CE Eligible. Contact Supervisors Liz Savage or Jennifer Armitage at 9180977.

FETEC COURSE IN TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL: We are hoping to run a Fetac Level 5 Module Caring for Children 0-6, in September. This may take place on a Wednesday night from 7—10 p.m. Places will be limited to 15 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in doing this course, please get your name on the list by contacting Martina Fogarty at Tullow Community School on 9151473.
First Holy Communion: We send our good wishes and prayers to the children of 2nd class from the Boys and Girls schools, Tullow who receive their First Holy Communion today. GIRLS: Katie Brennan, Orna Brophy, Lauren Byrne, Sinead Chapman, Elizabeth Connors, Shanise Cosgrove. Ciara Dixon, Clodagh Doyle, Jessica Ebert, Niamh Finn, Kate Finn, Tegan Joyce, Emma Kavanagh. Chelsea Kelly. Alicia Rice. Ava Lopez. Ciara Murphy. Chloe O’Brien, Karolina Puk, Kathleen Reilly, Alannah Somers, Julek Biatecki. BOYS: James Alexander, Lochlann Bermingham, Keelin Black, Dean Brown, Sean Cannon, Eoghan Cleary, Marshall Condren, James Curry, Owen Doyle, James Doyle, Oliver Dulawa, Rory Foster, Peter Galezka, River Harmon, Oisin Jackman, T.J. Kavanagh, Jake Kelly, Cathal Lennon O’Connor, Conor McDonald, Sean McMahon, Joseph Morris, Mateusz Rojowski, Denis Sheeran, Craig Timmins, Charlie Ward, Mateusz Kamasso, Evan McKay.
LOST: Engagement and eternity ring lost in the Tullow area three weeks ago. Sentimental value. REWARD. Contact 9151537.

HOUSEBOUND: Fr. Andy will visit housebound on his list this Monday 25th, morning and afternoon.

TULLOW GOLFING SOCIETY will have their next outing to Coolattin Golf Club on Wednesday 3rd June. Tee times are from 1.45 to 3.30 p.m.
We are expecting a number of visitors from Wales to join us for an afternoons golf. A good turnout from our members would be nice.
Dinner will be served at the Tara Arms at 9 p.m. that evening. To book your tee time please contact Paul Byrne on 086 4086293.
Parish Pastoral Council
Meeting on Monday evening 25th May at 8 p.m.

FOUND in Parish Church recently. Ladies watch and child’s ring. Can be collected in Parish Centre (other items also available).

GARDENER AVAILABLE for all aspects of gardening: lawn mowing, sowing, weeding, spraying, pruning and diggings. Phone Fran on 9180269 or 087 3971885.

BALLON BINGO resumes on Saturday 6th June at 8.30 p.m.

THANK YOU: The family of the late Billy (The Doc) Callaghan would like to thank the following people for their help and support during this time. Carmel and Dan Dawson, Mr. Pat Byrne, Patricia Doyle who cared for Billy during his last few years. Also a special thanks to Tullow GAA for the guard of honour.

“Go out to the whole world,
proclaim the Good News”
Jesus’ hands were kind hands, doing good to all.
Healing pain and sickness, blessing children small.
Washing tired feet and saving those who fall,
Jesus’ hands were kind hands, doing good to all.

Take my hands, Lord Jesus, let them work for you.
Make them strong and gentle in all I do;
Let me watch you, Jesus, till I’m gentle too.
Till my hands are kind hands, quick to work for you.

TULLOW BOWLS CLUB ARI would like to thank the Bowls members for their help and kind donations to their fun day in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre. A special thanks to Carmel and Dan Dawson, Maria Scannell, Kay Jordan, Sharon Maher and Rebecca Maher, Leighlinbridge Bowls, Borris Bowls and all who travelled to join us. Also congratulations to Paddy Doyle and Tom Kealy who won the Trophies on the day. A fantastic sum of €1,100 was raised.

USED CLOTHING
COLLECTION DRIVE
For Homeless Orphans in Kenya.
We will take away your unwanted used clothing, household textiles and used footwear
on FRIDAY 29TH MAY BEFORE 12 NOON in Church Car Park, Tullow and ARDATTIN.

DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE to Croagh Patrick for young people over 15 years of age on Saturday 4th July, 2009. Leaving early morning, returning late evening. Cost €10 per person. Transport will be provided. Please contact Lorraine Byrne at 087 7951510 for further details. Closing date for bookings is Friday 19th June.

THANK YOU: FOCUS IRELAND would like to thank all those who contributed to their Church Gate Collection last weekend. €828.91 was raised for the homeless.

MEETING for Parents of Children with Special Needs on Thursday 28th May at 7.30 p.m. in Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street, Carlow.

BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) Taster Session in Teach Bride on Monday 25th May at 11 a.m.
BTEI Co-ordinator and BTEI tutors of the Community Fetac Level 5 course will be in attendance. The tutors will give a brief outline of the following FETAC Level 5 Modules.
Special Needs Assisting.
Care Provision and Practice.
Human Growth and Development.
There is no charge for the taster session. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. The BTEI Co-ordinator will be available to give information on other courses available in the BTEI centre and in the Tullow area.

GENERAL ASSISTANT wanted for local Nursing Home, flexibility in hours required, good command of English language. Please call 059 9181555 for more details.

GETTING MARRIED. Why not attend a pre-marriage workshop that provides you the opportunity to focus on the key element of your marriage—as a couple.
Get a chance to reflect together on your relationship, where you are going and how you see your married life together. Phone Accord on 059 9138738..

RATHOE KOOL CAMPS will be holding a five day Summer camp from July 6th to 10th. The camp is organised and run by some of the teachers in Rathoe National School. Phone Erika on 086 3076849.