Tullow Parish Newsletter 3rd May, 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: tullowparish@eircom.net.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,498. Development: €2,228. 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 Moriary
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 €320.

ANNIVERSARY MASSES
MONTHS MIND MASS for Tony Kearney, Raheeny, Dublin and formerly of Tullowland, Tullow today 3rd May at 11.30 a.m. in Parish Church.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY
8TH MAY, 7.30 P.M.
Nellie & Isaac Doyle, Dublin Road. Ted Doyle and son Eddie, Station Road. Michael & Mary Keegan, Crosslow. Nellie Byrne, Dublin Road. William, Tom & Ellen Carroll, Crosslow. Ned Madden, 22 Pairc Mhuire. Patrick, Margaret & May Kinsella, Knocknatubrid. Elizabeth Cullen, Pairc Mhuire. Tom & Olive Hickey, Courtlawns. Paddy Doyle, Tankardstown. Jack McGuinness Knocklow. James Jackman, London and formerly of Barrack Street. Margaret & Mary Brady, 3 Bishops Street. Charles & Anne McDermott, Bridge Street. Brigid Ralph & deceased family members, Rathlyon. William & Brigid Shannon, Grangeford.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Cecilia Griffin, The Square next Saturday night 9th May at 7.30 p.m.


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 5th and Wednesday 6th May: For the children of the Parish preparing for First Holy Communion or Confirmation this month. May they open their hearts to the Holy Spirit to be their guide and strength through life.
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.

Servers for the Coming Week: Group 7.
A. Ryan O’Neill, Dean Holmes and Robert Quinn.
B. Shane Dowling, Jack Sheeran.
C. Michael Byrne, Corey Bowes.
Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m.: Michael Byrne, Dean Holmes, Robert Quinn and Jack Sheeran.
11.30a.m. Ryan O’Neill, Shane Dowling, Corey Bowes and Brandon Moore.
THE FIT WALK
PROGRAMME
Indoor Fitwalking at MURPHY MEMORIAL HALL every Thursday morning from 10 a.m.—11.15 a.m. (Please note change of venue). Cost €7 per person each session. Supported by County Carlow Sports Partnership. For more details contact Sandra on 9172451 or 087 1245262.

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.
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.

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 Active Retirement
Gorey Active Retirement are holding a Talent Competition on Sunday 10th May in the Ashdown Park Hotel in Gorey from 7—9 p.m. Our representative is Linda Caffrey. Adm: €5.
Due to illness 2 places are available for the Turkey Holiday 17th May. Cost €463 plus insurance. Phone 059 6481722.
Trip to Rathwood next Thursday 7th May on Ring-a-link. Meet at the Church Car Park at 2.45 p.m.

TEACH BHRIDE
Aromatherapy For Home Use. Course at Teach Bhride starting on 7th May, 7.30—9.30 p.m for 3 weeks. Phone Paula on 085 7339606.
Embracing Positivity starting on May 7th for 4 Thursday from 7.30—8.30 p.m.
Residential Weekend 22nd—24th May. This weekend may change your life and your health for the better. Accommodation, workshop and meals all included 190. Phone 087 2753411 or 018641768.
Who am I? Retreat 24th—29th May by Fr. Pat Murray.


TULLOW GUILD I.C.A.
There was a good attendance at the A.G.M. held on 20th April: The following officers were elected:
President: Lill Doyle.
Secretary: Connie Moore.
Treasurer: Colette Sheppard.
Some members have just completed a painting course given by Therese Jackman. They will exhibit their work in Tullow Library on Wednesday 6th May at 6.30 p.m.

Suas—Educational Development
Joseph Ronan will travel to India with SUAS for ten weeks this summer to work in a Boys Residential Home and School. There will be a COFFEE DAY at his home in Knocknatubrid to support this project on Friday May 15th 10 a.m.—4 p.m. He would be very grateful for your support. 9155797.
TUG OF WAR: A Leinster pull will be held at The Blackgates today Sunday 3rd May at 2 p.m. All are welcome.

FOUND: Badge: N.Z. R.S.A. (New Zealand returned Services Association?)
Phone 087 7954886.

THANK YOU: The Apostolic Work Society would like to thank everyone who supported their Novelty Bingo and donated prizes. Thanks also to Marian and Staff of Tullow Day Care for all their help.

THANK YOU: Thanks to all who supported last weekends Church Gate Collection for Flowers for the Altar. €746.38 was raised.
Tullow Flower and Garden Club
Annual Outing will take place on Thursday 14th May to Fairbrooke Hse Gardens and Museum Kilmeaden and Sion Hill Hse Gardens Ferrybank, Co. Tipperary.
Booking on or before 8th May to Ina on 9151510 or Kathleen on 087 6476089 or Margaret at Rathwood.

VOCATIONS SUNDAY: 3rd May:
Today marks the end of the nationwide Year of Vocation. In the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin we are very pleased that we will have at least two students joining the four whom we already have in formation for priesthood.
Priesthood today is a radical option. In a world which seems to struggle with the ideas of ‘calling’ the choice to study for priesthood is a dramatic witness to a belief that God knows us and holds us in the palm of His hand. And also, that He calls us into being for a definite plan to play a particular role in His loving plan for the world.
Five days of prayer for Vocations: Marriage, Single life, Priesthood, Religious life. Monday 4th May—Friday 8th May. Leaflets available at Church doors.
If you would like to explore the possibility of a vocation to priesthood please contact with our diocesan Vocations Direector, Fr. Ruairi O’Domhnaill @ 045 434069 to check out the website www.kandle.ie\vocations

Dominican Nuns—
Monestic Contemplative life:
Vocations discernment weekends: 8th—10th May, 19th—21st June. If you are interested in learning about our contemplative way of life, you are invited to a weekend of prayer and reflection. Contact Sr. Brenda, Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, Drogheda, Co. Louth on 041 9838524.
St. Patricks Athlectic Club—Tullow.
Co Carlow Track & Field Championships will take place on Friday 15th May at 6 p.m. (U7-U11) and Friday 29th May at 6 p.m. (U12/U16) at Ardattin. Sprints, relays, hurdles, and field events.
GOOD HOME REQUIRED for female collie dog. Six months old. Vacinations up to date. Phone. 087 9790895.
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.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Loving God,
each member of our family is a special gift from You.
You have given us each gifts and talents to share with others and to help us live life in all its fullness.
Help us to know how to encourage and support each other so that we can respond generously to our Baptismal call.
Help us to foster a culture of vocations in our family and parish so that each will respond to that call to serve You through the vocations of marriage, single life, ordained ministry or religious life.
Help us to be aware that You are with us as we strive to become the kind of people You call us to be.
We make this prayer through Jesus who lived his call to the full. Amen.

ST. PATRICK’S G.A.A.
Next Sunday 10th May 11.30 a.m. Mass will be a Celebration Mass for Tullow GAA Clubs, Juvenile and Senior, past and present to mark Lά na gClub, part of the GAA’s 125 year celebrations.
Players and supporters of Tullow GAA are asked to attend Mass in their club or county colours. Mass will be followed by a parade to Bro. Leo Park and an afternoon of activities in the pitch and club house. All are welcome.

TULLOW GOLFING SOCIETY
Next Outing is to Borris Golf Club on Saturday 9th May. Tee times 9.45 to 11.15 a.m. There are a few slots available for visitors/non members. To book your place contact Paul Byrne on 086 4086293.

MONDAY IS A BANK HOLIDAY
Mass at 12 noon.

GRANGE PASTORAL GROUP
Meeting on Tuesday 5th May at 9 p.m.

DEANERY PASTORAL COUNCIL
Meeting on Thursday 7th May at 8 p.m. in Parish Centre.

CONFIRMATION CEREMONY for 6th class pupils of Tullow Girls and Boys Schools—next Saturday 9th May at 11.30 a.m.

FIRST COMMUNION next Sunday 10th May in Grange at 9.30 a.m. and Ardattin at 10.30 a.m.

Tullow/Grange
Community Games
Local area finals will take place on Thursday 7th May at Tullow Community School. Registration 6 p.m. 2 per athlete. U6-U16 boys and girls. 1st, 2nd and 3rd will qualify for Community Games which takes place 20th and 21st June.

TULLOW SHOW SOCIETY MEETING on Wednesday night 6th May at 8.30 p.m. in The Tara Arms.