Tullow Parish Newsletter 31st May, 2009

COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,255. Development: €1,968. 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.
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 €380.

DARLINGWEAR
Beautiful selection of communion dresses, shoes and accessories now available. Exclusive showrooms outside Tullow. Call Miriam on 087 9108185.
31st May, 2009. PENTECOST SUNDAY.
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 2nd and Wednesday 3rd June. For all students doing examinations at this time, that the Holy Spirit will be with them to guide and direct them.
Servers for the Coming Week: Group 3.
A. Jamie Ansbro, Gregory Phelan.
B. Nickey Byrne, Sean Regan, Cathal Murray.
C. Cathal Bailey, Nathan Doyle, Cormac Flynn.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m.: Jamie Ansbro, Sean Regan, Gregory Phelan & Cormac Flynn.
11.30a.m. Nickey Byrne, Nathan Doyle, Cathal Bailey and Cathal Murray.
Carlow Volunteers Centre. Monthly outreach is next Wednesday 3rd June from 10 a.m.—1 p.m. in Forward Steps.

Tullow Community Group Limited are looking for part-time heritage, farm project and environmental workers, a grounds person 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.

HOUSEBOUND: Next Friday is First Friday. Fr. Brendan Byrne will visit housebound on his list next Friday 5th June.

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.

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

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 Sr. Mary Murphy at 087 6548548. for further details. Closing date for bookings is Friday 19th June.

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

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.

LEINSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMP
at Tullow Rugby Club from Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July. 9.30 a.m.—1.30 p.m. Forms available from Parish Centre, Tullow or phone Antoinette on 087 2412069.

SONG AND STORY NIGHT in Cheshire Home, Tullow next Wednesday night 3rd June at 8 p.m. ALL WELCOME.


5th Carlow (Tullow) Scout Group present JORUM in the Tara Arms, Tullow on Friday 5th June. Tickets €5. Doors open at 9 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

TULLOW R.F.C. The winner of Ireland V Australian ticket was Billy Butler. Many thanks to all who supported the draw.

Local experienced BABYSITTER available with own transport, evenings, weekends and overnight. Phone Emma on 087 6309544.

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: The Corpus Christi Procession will take place after the 7.30 p.m. Mass on Saturday 13th June. Bishop Moriarty will celebrate the Mass. We invite all stewards to help out as usual. All First Communion children are invited to walk in the Procession.

NEW PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The members of the New Parish Pastoral Council have completed their training and will be commissioned at the 7.30 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening next. Full details in next week’s Newsletter.

MONDAY IS A BANK HOLIDAY.
Mass at 12.00 noon.

O.N.E. Church Gate Collection this weekend. PLEASE SUPPORT.

TULLOW ACTIVE
RETIREMENT
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd June, committee meeting at 1 p.m. followed by general meeting at 2.30 p.m. in Forward Steps.
Tickets for the garden party are on sale from Bernie in Forward Steps at €20 per person.

TULLOW DAY CARE CENTRE
21st Annual Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday 17th June
in Mt. Wolseley.
Time Sheet available from
Laz Murphy on 9151316.

DEBS DRESSES—2009. Beautiful selection of debs dresses now in stock. Colours and sizes may be ordered. Call now for appointment (available 7 days a week). Call Miriam on 087 9108185.

CLOTHING COLLECTION in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland. Please donate your unwanted clothing, towels, shoes, bags, curtains, bed linen on Tuesday 2nd June from 9 a.m.—12 noon at Tullow Church Car Park.

CRISP COMPUTER
TRAINING CENTRE,
Tullow Civic Offices, Tullow.
Introduction to the Internet. Learn how to use the Internet and set up your own E-mail.
Over 50’s Computer Courses, running mornings, afternoons and evenings. Special price of €40. Contact Ann or Melissa on 059 9181759.


J.J. Kavanagh and Son’s 6 Day Coach Tour to Blackpool, August 1st—6th. 10 places available. Further information from Martin Coady on 086 2661655.


ANNIVERSARIES
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Rachel McCarthy, 6 Courtlawns today Sunday 31st May at 11.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
for Friday 5th June at 7.30 p.m.
Nancy O’Brien, Tullowland. Edward & Roseanna O’Neill, Paulville. Robert Ward, Cheshire. Thomas & Margaret Kelly, Abbey Street and deceased members of the Kelly & Ryan families. Patrick & Catherine Whelan & daughters Betty & Kathleen, Roscatt. Johnny, Tom & Margaret McDonald, Aghowle. Baby Killian Stynes Kelly, 7 Hillbrook Estate. Raymond McGrath, Castledermot Road. Laurence & Kathleen Murphy & son Andrew, Ardoyne. Elizabeth Quinlan, Dublin Road, sons Chap & Jim and daughter Kathleen. Michael & Brigid Doran, 19 Hillbrook Estate.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Antoinette Nolan, Steepleview Cresent next Saturday night 6th June at 7.30 p.m.

WELCOME: We are very happy to welcome to Tullow The Reverend Andrew Orr, the new Incumbent of the Tullow Group of Parishes and to wish him and his family many years of enjoyable and fruitful ministry in this area.

ANNUAL SALE OF WORK: The Parishes of Aghold and Mullinacuffe will hold their Annual Sale of Work in Littlewood Hall on Friday 5th June at 7 p.m. Stalls to include home baking, plants, good as new, white elephant books and tea’s.

TULLOW I.C.A. have arranged a “Get together” Meal in the Riverbank Restaurant on Thursday 25th June at 6.30 p.m. All members and past and future members will be most welcome. The Federation have organised a picnic in Altamount Gardens for 5th July. Further details later.

St. Patrick’s G.F.C.
Fixtures: The junior footballer play Kildavin Clonegal on Tuesday next at 7.30 p.m. in Bro Leo Park while the seniors face the same opposition on Saturday next June 6th at 7.30 p.m. Also in Bro. Leo Park.
Exams: Best wishes are extended to all students who are beginning their exams on Wednesday next.

MADHATTER Crafting Event
Crafting day in St. Brigids Parish Hall, Clonegal on 13th June from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be demonstrations in different paper craft techniques and a fully stocked craft shop on site. The entrance fee is €10 , €5 deposited to book a crafting space as places are limited. Contact Margaret Driver on 087 6391313.