Tullowparishnewsletter23rd.August 2009

Tullow Parish Community Centre. Phone: 059 9151277. Fax: 059 9151624.
EMAIL: tullowparish@eircom.net
TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: tullowparish@eircom.net

23rd August 2009. Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

“ WHAT ABOUT YOU?”

Some of the disciples of Jesus found his teaching on the Eucharist impossible to take and they left him. Jesus was sad to see them go, but he let them go because he could not water down his teaching. Peter and the other eleven disciples remained faithful to Jesus.
If we also believe this teaching of Jesus, we will make the sensible, wise choice and commit ourselves to following him. That’s the wisest, most important choice we will make in the whole of our life.
We must say, with the people in the First Reading:
“We have no intention of deserting the Lord our God … who worked those great wonders before our eyes and preserved us all along the way.”
(Carmel Nally, Intercom)

ANNIVERSARIES
for Friday 28th August, 2009.

John & Annie Brennan, Butlers Grange. Har & Molly Hickey and daughter, Sheila, Castledermot Road. John Cummins, Shillelagh Grove. Martin Hogan, Liscolman, Andy & Mary Timmons, Hillbrook Estate.
Month’s Mind Mass for John Fitzpatrick, Rathlyon on Friday 28th August in Tullow Church at 7.30pm.
Month’s Mind Mass for John Morrissey, Grangeford in Grange Church at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, 28th August.
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.

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
PHONE NUMBERS
Fr. Brendan Byrne
059 9152159
087 6646616
Fr. Andy Leahy
059 9180641
087 9438270



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 25th August and Wednesday 26th August. That those Christians who are discriminated against and persecuted in many countries because of the name of Christ may have their human rights, equality and religious freedom recognised, in order to be able to live and profess their own faith freely.

Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 7
A: Ryan O Neill & Robert Quinn
B: Shane Dowling & Jack Sheeran
C: Michael Byrne & Corey Bowes
Groups for Sunday
8.30 a.m. Michael Byrne, Robert Quinn and Jack Sheeran
11.30 a.m. Ryan O Neill, Shane Dowling and Brandon Moore

Tullow Girls and Boys Primary Schools: Re-opening on Thursday, 27th August
.
TALKING HELPS
Confidential Counselling Service available. Contact 087 6658405 or Email: talking helps@eircom.net.
TULLOW BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Hicksons Supervalu jackpot next week is €640.

Carlow Volunteers Centre. Monthly outreach is Wednesday 2nd September from 10 a.m.—1 p.m. in Forward Steps.

The Cairdeas Centre would like to thank everyone who supported, in any way, the recent Sheep Breeders Association raffle in aid of the Centre. Many thanks to all the ticket sellers and to the people who sold tickets in the livestock mart in Tullow. The total income was €5,070.30 approx.
Winners: 1st Prize: O Toole family, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
2nd Prize: Ed & Olive O Byrne, Ballon, Co. Carlow.

Ardattin Masses: All Anniversary Masses said in Ardattin Church must be booked before or after Sunday Mass in Ardattin Sacristy.

Dublin City Marathon: Brendan Dowling and his team would like to thank everyone who supported him at Tullow Show, as he embarks on another year of fundraising for The Haven & Cairdeas Centre, Tullow. Brendan will do the Dublin City Marathon at the end of October. To date €1,700 has been raised. Sponsor cards from The Haven & Cairdeas Centre. Your support is appreciated.

Tullow Tidy Towns (D.T.A.) would like to thank all those who supported their Church gate collection. €625 was raised,

IRISH DANCING CLASSES resume in Tullow Parish Centre on Tuesday, 1st September at 4.30 p.m.

During Heritage Week, Tullow Historical Society invites anyone with photographs or artefacts of the past in Tullow to bring them in to the Museum, 2.00—4.00p.m. or 7.00—9.00 p.m. to view and/or chat.

Bishop Daniel Delany Museum, Tullow. The focus of the displays is on Bishop Daniel Delany and the work of the Brigidine Sisters and the Patrician Brothers who were founded in the town. Open form 12 noon – 4.00 p.m. on 23rd. and 30th August. It is located in the grounds of the Brigidine Convent.

Pilates Classes for Mums to be. Also classes for beginners and improvers. Tuesday, September 8th, Killerig Resort. Contact Suzanne on 086 2113517.

Beautiful Country Home to let: 2 Bedroom house two miles from town . Fully furnished. €400 per month. Available immediately. Contact Robert: 086 2059372

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.
TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET continues every Friday morning in Parish Centre 10—12 noon.

Community Care Fetac Level 5
Are you interested in the Caring Profession and working with the Elderly? The Back to Education Initiative (Co. Carlow VEC) will be delivering the Community Care
Fetac Level 5 modules in the Tullow area in September 2009. Modules will include Care for the Older Person, Safety & Health at work and First Aid.
Courses are free of charge to those who have either left school early, are unemployed, hold a medical card or are outside the labour market (e.g. Home maker/Home carer).
Contact Lorraine or Margot on 059 91 39532 for further information.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,890. Development: €2,293. Many thanks.

HOSPICE FOR CARLOW: Next meeting will be held on 25th August at 7.00 p.m. in Seven Oaks Hotel.

SLANEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC: Tullow Parish Centre
Music lesions will commence in Tullow Parish Centre on Friday 11th September.
Classes are suitable for pupils from senior infants up to secondary school. Pupils are welcome from all local schools.
Tuition is provided for keyboard, tin whistle, accordion (button and piano) and recorder.
Music class will be held each Friday of the school term.
Beginners Class from 3.30—4.30 p.m.
Improvers and Advanced 4.30—5.30 p.m.
Fees for ten lessons are €70. Discount given for families. Fees can be paid over first 3 weeks. All classes are group lessons. Pupils are required to bring their own instrument, a copy, pen/pencil and folder to each class. Tin whistles should be Key of D. Contact Lorna Maher. B.A. Mus. T.T.C.T. on 087 6436637 or call to first lesson.
All bookings taken on Friday 11th September.
50 km CYCLE
Sunday 27th September
from Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford to Tullow
in aid of St. Lukes Hospital, Dublin and St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny
in aid of Cancer Research and Cure. Contact John Lucas on 087 6259763 or Matt O’Reilly on 087 2344928.


TULLOW HERITAGE WEEK: Tullow Museum Open Week. Local artefacts and Fr. Murphy 1798 exhibition presented by the Tullowphelim Historical Society, Open: Tuesday—Friday 2.00—4.00 p.m. Special Heritage Week night opening: 7.00—9.00 p.m. every night. Starts Saturday 22nd to 30th August inclusive. Also Walking Tour of Tullow. Local Historian will lead a walk around historical Tullow on Sunday, 23rd, Starts at 3.00 p,m, from Tullow Museum .


TULLOW FLOWER CLUB are organising 4 classes in Floral Arranging for beginner and improvers sponsored by Carlow VEC in Mount Wolseley Hotel. Tutor Freda Jones. Classes commence on Wednesday 26th August from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Cost €50. Places limited to 12 participants. Deposit of €20 to secure a place before 20th August. Call Kathleen at 059 9151940 or 087 6476089.
HAPPY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL (The Course, Tullow)
and After School re-opening soon under new management. Newly refurbished. Irish lessons included. Limited place, call soon to avoid disappointment. Phone 087 9013302.

Grange GFC would like to invite you to come along and view the Club’s stand at the Carlow GAA 125th Anniversary Exhibition at Dr. Cullen Park from Sunday 23rd August to 30th. 2.00–5.30 p.m. each day. Admission free. All welcome.

Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Tuesday, 8th September 2009, Our Lady’s Birthday. Bus leaving Church car park at 3.30 p.m.. Names as soon as possible please to Teresa on 9151586, or Mai on 9161255. Mass on Island at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.

TULLOW COMMUNITY SCHOOL REOPENING DATES
Monday 31st August: Staff Day only/No pupils.
Tuesday 1st September: 1st Year and 5th year pupils only (until 12.30 p.m).
Wednesday 2nd September: 2nd, 3rd & 6th year pupils only.
Second-Hand Book Sale will be held in the school on Wednesday 19th August, 8.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m.
Books Unlimited will be in the school on Thursday 20th August 2.00—9.00 p.m.

Carlow College of Music will hold an Open Day on Saturday 29th August in Askea Parish Centre from
11 a.m.—1 p.m. 4 years to adults.
Contact Majella Swan on 059 9140676.

TEMPORARY FAS SUPERVISOR VACANCY
Tullow Community Group Limited has a Temporary Vacancy for a FAS Community Employment Supervisory to cover 26 weeks maternity leave starting September 2009. Ideal candidates should have their own transport, have management/supervisory experience, be familiar with Sage computer package, banking on line, work processing etc. and be capable of working on their own initiative and capable of assisting participants to progress to employment and/or educational courses. If you are interested in this position please contact William Paton on 059 9151286 or 087 6787115 as soon as possible for a fuller job description. Closing date is 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 19th August.
Linedancing: Contact 0879006575/0872049547