Tullow Parish Newsletter 26th April, 2009

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: €1,295. Development: €2,124. 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.
Hicksons Supervalu jackpot
next week is €300.

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 John Quigley, 9 Tinteάn Phάdraig who died recently and Tommy Roche, formerly of St. Austins who died in England during the week.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Paddy Murphy, Grange today Sunday 26th April at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Jeremiah O’Toole, Ballymurphy today Sunday 26th April at 11.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY
1ST MAY, 7.30 P.M.
Sr. Paschal Richardson (First Anniversary Mass). Dan & Chris Fitzgibbon & son Donal, late of Fermoy Co. Cork. May Roche, Pairc Mhuire. Robert & Brigid Payne, Dublin. Molly Byrne, Bridge Street. Brian Golding, Tullowland. Margaret & Edward Dempsey, Coppenagh. Paddy & Margaret Murphy & deceased family members, The Green. Samuel & Brigid Pryce, St. Austins.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Elizabeth Dowling, Dublin Road next Saturday night 2nd May at 7.30 p.m.



26th April, 2009. THIRD 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 28th and Wednesday 29th April: That the Christians who work in areas where the conditions of the poor, the weak and the women and children are most tragic, may be signs of hope, thanks to their courageous testimony to the Gospel of solidarity and love.
Beautiful crochet hats, scarfs, communion shawls and bags for sale. Call 086 0728398.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Reflexology, Massage etc
at The Beauty Loft, Tullow.
Contact 9149065 or 087 9539013.

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
Trip to Altamount next Thursday 30th April. Meet at the Church Car Park at 2.45 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.

Servers for the Coming Week: Group 6.
A. Stephanie Holligan, Nicole Murray, Amy Redmond.
B. Orla McCormack, Katherine Ronan.
C. Vanessa Doyle, Roisin Delaney, Tiffany Griffiths.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m. Stephanie Holligan, Nicole Murray, Katherine Ronan & Amy Redmond.
11.30a.m. Orla McCormack, Vanessa Doyle, Roisin Delaney & Tiffany Griffiths.

COUNTRY MARKET: Country Market starting in Parish Centre on Friday 1st May at 10 a.m.—12 noon. Home made baking, cheeses, vegetables, flowers, meat, cards, jams etc available. Complimentary tea and cakes available on first day. Please come along.
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.

IT IS THE LORD
This can be said:
when we are surprised by the peace of prayer;
by the love of a friend,
by the care shown us when we need care,
by the truth that enlightens our minds
and the life that gives a lift to our hearts,
and the care that we offer to others.

It is the Lord
who takes the bread of life
and speaks the word of life
to give direction and nourishment for our journey
Jesus, the God of earth,
the God of heaven.
(Donal Neary SJ)

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.

THE FIT WALK
PROGRAMME
Indoor Fitwalking at Tullow Rugby Club every Thursday morning 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.
THANK YOU: On behalf of the Belarussian Orphanage Project, Emma Hickey would like to thank everyone who supported their recent Cake Sale last weekend. Thanks also to the volunteers who helped. A total of €807.51 was raised.
NEXT FRIDAY IS FIRST FRIDAY
The housebound of the parish will be visited next weekend.
Fr. Andy will visit on Thursday and Friday.
Fr. Byrne will visit on Friday.

SERVICE OF LIGHT for those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and their families will be held in the Parish Church next Tuesday night 28th April at
7.30 p.m.
DOG TRAINING CLASSES starts this Wednesday night in Parish Centre. Family pet dog obedience. Contact Emmaline on 085 7697274.

DO IT FOR THE KIDS!
Run, walk or jog the
Flora Women’s Mini Marathon
1st June, 2009 and raise funds for the The National Children’s Hospital,
Tallaght. REGISTER TODAY. Www.thenationalchildrenshospital.ie or phone
01 4142375.

Talk for parents of children with Special Needs will take place in Carlow Cathedral Parish Centre on Tuesday 28th April at 10 a.m. Aislinn Murphy Senior Dietician from the H.S.E. will speak on Nutrition and linking nutrition and certain foods to hyperactivity and challenging behaviour. This talk is free. If you would like to attend please contact Carlow Co Childcare Committee on 9140244 to book your place.

ADORATION MEETING on Wednesday 29th April at 8.15 p.m. in Parish Centre.

THANK YOU to all who supported the recent Cake Sale and those who gave donations towards the Lazarus Project in the Parish Centre. €250 was raised.

SLANEY VALLEY COMMUNITY GAMES: Athletics trials for the above club will take place in Ardattin Community Field on Friday 8th May at 6.30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Athletic Club
Thanks to all who supported their recent Flag Day. Training continues in Tullow Community School Field Monday and Fridays 7—8 p.m.

ARDATTIN I.C.A. GUILD will hold their A.G.M. in Ardattin Hall on Wednesday 29th April at 8 p.m. Kathleen Kenny, Information Officer will attend. Members please bring your April Flowers.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION this weekend for
FLOWERS FOR
THE ALTAR.
Please support.
St. Patrick’s Juveniles: Meeting on Tuesday night 28th April at 9 p.m. in Forward Steps Resource Centre.

The Carlow Branch of Alzheimer Society of Ireland are hosting their Annual Tea Day Party in The Hogan Stand, Tullow on Thursday 7th May from 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Bring your friends and family along for tea, cakes and traditional music by Clonmore Rambling House musicians. If anyone has spare time to help out with Tea Day or would like to donate cakes, buns or scones please contact Caroline on 087 9126555.

TULLOW DAY CARE CENTRE
Could our meals-on-wheels clients please search their cupboards for white dinner plates with “Olympia” on the back. Our supply of plates is running low.

MEDITATION at Teach Bhride Thursday evenings 7.30—9.00 p.m.
Stress Management Weekend at Teach Bride, 22nd—24th May. Phone 9152465.
Aromatherapy For Home Use. Course at Teach Bhride starting on April 30th , 7.30—9.30 p.m. Phone Paula on 085 7339606.


TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Parents Association would like to remind parents of all incoming students for Sep 09 that there will be a sale and fitting of School Jackets on Tuesday 28th April from 7—9 p.m. in the Community School. School jackets are also on sale to existing students who may require them.

CHARITY CONCERT in aid of the Carlow/Kilkenny branch of the National Council for the Blind next Friday 1st May at 8 p.m. in Mount Wolseley. Phone Rachael on 9143882 for tickets.

St. Patrick’s G.F.C.: Golf Classic next Wednesday April 24th in Mt. Wolseley. Phone Chris Murphy on 086 8506158 or Rory Walsh on 086 2019242.
Best wishes to local players Shane Rohan, Paddy Tobin and Jack Kennedy who are currently playing with Carlow in the Leinster Minor Championship.

HEALTHY EATING MOTIVATION CLASSES starting in Rye Grass Holistic Centre, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow on Wednesday 29th April from 7—10 p.m. Phone Helen on 085 7087767, Margot on 087 6627431 or Hilda on 087 2805827.