Tullow parish newsletter 29th March 09

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 & Edel Maher.
COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €2560. Development: €2,103. 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 4th April at 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Grange on Sunday 5th April at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin on Sunday 5th 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.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot
will be €240
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 Jim Tynan, Rathbawn today Sunday 29th March at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Maureen Clifford, Irish Street, Bunclody today Sunday 29th March at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
FOR FRIDAY 3RD APRIL, 7.30 P.M.
Eileen Lyons & sons Michael, 2 Templeowen. Jack Rooney, Bishop Street. Michael & Mary Ellen Chapman, St. Austins. Laurence Carty, 5 Pairc Mhuire. Joe Gahan, Crosslow. Mary Carroll, Tankardstown. John Gorman, Dublin Road. Mara Hogan, Abbey Street. Larry & May Doyle, 13 Pairc Mhuire. Alice Moylan, late of 33 Pairc Mhuire. Jim Greene, 3 Pairc Mhuire. Edward & Jane O’Neill & son Jim, Olivers Villas. David Lonergan, John Street. Jim & Bridie Keating, Old Chapel Lane. Stephen Lynch, Castledermot Road. Michael Healy, Crosslow. Margaret Maher, St. Austins. Patrick & Anna Mary O’Brien, Ballymurphy. Nana, Jimmy & Mary Anne O’Toole, Ardoyne. John Kavanagh, Kill. Patsy Mernagh, Station Road. Frank Fleming 58 Dublin Road. Peter & Elizabeth Archibold, Grange. Tom & Katie Dwyer & son John.
MONTHS MIND MASS for Rose Gorman, Rathsillan next Saturday 4th April, 7.30 p.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Patrick Brennan, Castledermot Road next Sunday 5th April at 9.30 a.m. in Grange Church.




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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.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 31st and Wednesday 1st April: That the role of women may be more appreciated and used to good advantage in every country in the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION in aid of the Lourdes Pilgrimage on Saturday and Sunday March 28th/29th. Your support would be gratefully appreciated.

“Unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies,
it remains only a single grain; but if it dies,
it yields a rich harvest”.
“We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work.
Nothing we do is complete.
We plant the seeds that one day will grow.
We water the seeds already planted,
Knowing that they hold future promise”.
Oscar Romero.
THE CAIRDEAS CENTRE, TULLOW are hosting a Beauty and Holistic
Therapy Day on the 4th April 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Therapies include: Indian Massage, Back Massage, Face Massage, Foot Massage, Mini Facial etc. Treatments will be charged at €10.
Music from 2—5 p.m., Face Painting and activities for the kids. Proceeds will go to the running of the Centre.
Beautiful crochet hats, scarfs, communion shawls and bags for sale. Call 086 0728398.
GALA CONCERT in aid of Conquer Cancer and Hospice in Mount Wolseley Hotel on Monday 6th April commencing at 8 p.m. Featuring Paddy Cole, Michael English, Regina Hanley, Wolseley Singers, Noel Ginnity and many more. Musical Director: Ollie Hennessy. Tickets €20, available from Frank Byrne, Gala Stores.
St. Vincent de Paul have 2 single beds and a double bed for a needy family. Good condition. Phone 083 3478914.
CAKE SALE will be held in the Parish Centre on Saturday 4th April from 10—12 noon in aid of the Lazarus Project, Cape Town, South Africa and Suas, Delphie Orphanage.
Tullow Primary Schools Parents Association meeting on Monday 30th March at 8.30 p.m. in the Parish Centre.
WANTED: Flanagan Irish Dancing Costume. Age 8—10 years. Contact 086 3433847.
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.
FIRST CONFESSION for 2nd class pupils of Tullow Girls and Boys School will take place in the Parish Church on Tuesday 31st March at 7.30 p.m.
First Confession for pupils of Grange National School will take place in Grange Church on Wednesday 1st April at 2 p.m.
First Confession for pupils of Ardattin National School will take place in Ardattin Church on Thursday 2nd April at 2 p.m.
LITURGY GROUP MEETING on Thursday 2nd April at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.
NEXT FRIDAY IS
FIRST FRIDAY.
The housebound of the parish will be
visited this week.
Fr. Andy will visit on Thursday and Friday of next week.
Fr. Brendan will visit on Friday.
TULLOW DEANERY PASTORAL COUNCIL: Retreat in Sli an Chroi, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 5th April from 1—5 p.m. Ending with Holy Mass. All are welcome.
DAFFODIL DAY: Mary & Marie Healy and their team of helpers would like to say a sincere thank you to the people and businesses of Tullow for their generosity on Daffodil Day. In excess of €4,500 was been forwarded to the Irish Cancer Society on your behalf.
THANK YOU: Tullow Tug-of-War Club would like to thank everyone who supported their Church Gate Collection. A total of €570 was collected.
CLOTHING COLLECTION in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland. Please help us by donating any of the following unwanted items. Clothing, towels, bed linen, curtains, shoes, bags on Tuesday 31st March from 9 a.m.—12 noon at Tullow Church Car Park.
Tullow Active Retirement: The next meeting of Tullow active retirement is Tuesday 7th April, Committee meeting at 1 p.m. followed by general meeting at 2.30 p.m.
A gardening class has started in Forward Steps on Tuesday at 10 a.m. till 12 noon. This is open to non-members. The course is for 6 weeks. The cost is €3 per class.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
Vote of Sympathy: The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Gorman family on their recent bereavement.
S.F.L. Div 1: St. Pats begin their 2009 senior League campaign today Sunday when they play Rathvilly at 2 p.m. Support appreciated.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Reflexology, Massage etc
at The Beauty Loft, Tullow.
Contact 9149065 or 087 9539013.

Juvenile Footballers:
U14 Hurling training every Tuesday night at 6.30 p.m. and U14 Football training every Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m.
ROSE OF TRALEE
Tullow Rugby Club
Rose Selection Night
on Friday 3rd April at 8 p.m.
in Mt. Wolseley.
Tickets available at the door.