tullow Parish Newsletter 13th September 09

TULLOW, GRANGE
& ARDATTIN
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Email: tullowparish@eircom.net

CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanual House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 27th June. 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.
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 €700.

13th September, 2009. Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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 15th September and Wednesday 16th September. We pray that all people give thanks to the Lord God, for a fruitful harvest.
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.
ANNIVERSARIES
PLEASE PRAY FOR Dan Hunt, Fairgreen, Tullow who
died recently.
MONTHS MIND MASS for John Ward, Knocklow today
Sunday 13th September at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Church. ANNIVERSARIES
for Friday 18th September, 2009.
Paddy Coogan, The Green. Jack Rooney, Knocklow. Eileen Cosgrove, 14 Dublin Road. P.J. & Eileen Griffin & deceased family members, The Square. Molly Fleming, 58 Dublin Road. Pat Darcy, Steepleview. John & Catherine Maher & deceased family members, late of Pairc Mhuire. Denise Kemple, 21 Maple Court, Tullow. James & Brigid Keating, late of Loughmartin. Ann Sheerin, Station Road.

St. Anne’s College of Further Education
Tullow Community School
Enrolments are now taking place for the following day courses:
* One year advanced business and information technology course (Fetac Levels 5 & 6).
* One year business and computer retraining course (suitable for adults interested in learning or improving their knowledge of computers. Phone: 9151473.

SPINE MAINTENANCE CENTRE
Certified Spinologist
James Kelly
Opening Tuesday 7th July, Abbey Street, Tullow. To make an appointment contact James at 087 9549077. Come and have your Spine checked.

TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET continues every Friday morning in Parish Centre 10—12 noon.

Servers for the Coming Week
A: Andrea Cooper, Megan Sheeran.
B: Chloe McNabb, Marcelle Mullen.
C: Orla Jackman, Megan Scannell.
Groups for Sunday
8.30 a.m. Andrea Cooper, Marcelle Mullen, Megan Sheeran.
11.30 a.m. Chloe McNabb, Orla Jackman, Megan Scannell.

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: €1,288. Development:
€2,570. Many thanks.



50 km CYCLE
Sunday 27th September
from Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford
to Tullow
in aid of St. Lukes Hospital, Dublin and St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny
and Cancer Research and Cure.
Contact John Lucas on 087 6259763 or Matt O’Reilly on 087 2344928.

Exciting News: An exciting new drama group “Sorry” is being established in Tullow. All ages, young and young at heart are welcome. No experience needed. First meeting will be held in Teach Bhríde in Tullow on Tuesday, 1st September at 7.30 p.m. All welcome, if only for tea and chat. Contact: Joanne: 087 9856344; Deirdre: 087 2565229.

LINE DANCING every Monday night in Murphy Memorial Hall, Tullow at 7.30 p.m. for Beginners and from 8.45 p.m. for Improvers. Dances taught every week. For further details contact 087 9006575 or 087 2049547.
SCOUTING NEWS: The Tullow Scout Group will resume on Monday 14th September in Tullow Parish Centre.
Beavers: 6.30—7.30 p.m. Cubs: 7.30—8.30 p.m.
Thursday 17th September: Scouts, 7—8.30 p.m.

TAX RECLAIM FORMS FOR 2008
We again thank all the parishioners who returned their Tax Reclaim Forms for 2007 earlier this year. The tax reclaim has been made and received as already published.
These reclaims have to be made separately for each year and we recently sent out the forms for last year—i.e. the year ended December 31st 2008. We again appeal to anyone who got those forms or anyone who believes they are in that category to please return the CHY2 forms as soon as possible so that the relevant tax for 2008 can be reclaimed. We thank you for your co-operation in this scheme.

MUSIC LESSONS
Individual Music Lessons in piano, fiddle, piano accordion and tin whistle. Tullow area. Phone 085 1416362 or 9151835.

HOSPICE FOR CARLOW
Coffee Morning
in the Tara Arms, Tullow
next Thursday 17th September
from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30pm.
If you can assist in any way on the day, please phone Margaret Kirwan
on 087 8538596.

YOGA for Pregnant Women in Teach Bhride on Monday nights from 7—8.30 p.m. Contact Annette on 085 8156432.

Emotional Freedom Techniques is an emotional needle free version of acupuncture. Demonstration evening in Teach Bhride on Tuesday 22nd September from 7.00—9.30 p.m.

Bishop’s House Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 16th September at 8.00 p.m.

Tullow Parish Mens Choir will resume practice on Wednesday night, 16th September at 8.00 p.m. in the Organ Gallery. New members will be most welcome.

Tullow Pastoral Council: Meeting on Thursday, 17th September in Parish Centre. Time: 8.00—9.15 p.m.

Thank You: Thanks to Marian and Lila and the staff of Tullow Day Care Centre for the great ‘over 90s’ party held recently.

Night classes at Tullow Community School: Enrolment for night classes at Tullow Community School takes place at the following times: Monday to Friday 21st to 25th September from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00p.m.; Wednesday, 23rd September 7.30—9.00 p.m. All classes will be held on Wednesday nights and will commence on Wednesday, 30th. September. Classes on offer: ECDL; Early Childhood Education—Fetac Level 5; Interior Design; Computers for Beginners; Golf for Beginners/Improvers; Occupational First Aid—Fetac Level 5; Aromatherapy for Home Use; Pottery; Indian Head Massage; Water Colour Painting; Smart Sewing; Cooking with Paul. For Further information: Contact Martina Fogarty at 059 9151473 or tulcomcw@eircom.net

Tullow Active Retirement: Upcoming activities and events : Tai Chi will resume at Forward Steps on Thursday, 1st October at 11.00am. Yoga will resume on Friday, 2nd October in Teach Bhríde at 11.00am. AGM will take place on Tuesday, 6th October in Tara Arms, Tullow at 2.00pm., Dungarvan Tea Dance will take place in Clonea Strand Hotel, Sunday 27th September at 2.00pm. Christmas Dinner & Dancing will be in Killerig Hotel, Thursday, 10th December at 1.00pm. Further details on Notice Board in Forward Steps. Members wish Ettie McCormack a speedy recovery after her accident.

I.C.A. Tullow will hold its first meeting after the holidays on Monday, 21st September in Teagasc at 8.00pm. Geraldine Coleman will give a talk on Mind Therapy and members are asked to bring along a piece of Vintage Kitchen Equipment. New members very welcome.

Tullow School
of Speech and Drama
and Oral Communication:
Classes resume on Monday 5th
October, 2009. Phone 059 9151185
or 087 2138209

Tullow Active Retirement: Trip to Rathvilly Garden Centre, Thursday 17th September. Ring-a-link Trip, 2.45pm. from Church Car Park

CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 26th September. 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.

St Patrick’s G.F.C.: Fixture: St Pat’s v Kildavin/Clonegal on Sat., September 19th at 2.00pm.in Éire Óg. Congratulations are extended to the Slaney Rangers Minor Team on reaching Minor ‘B’ final. Anyone interested in taking part in the St Pat’s G.F.C. Golf Classic on Wed., September 23rd in Mount Wolseley should contact Chris Murphy: 086 850615805, Rory Walsh: 086 201942. Teams of four cost €160

Dublin City Marathon:
Caroline Kennedy, Eileen Doyle, Ila Dore, Brendan Dowling and his dream team would like to thank everyone for their amazing generosity so far, and support for the Haven & Cairdeas Centre. Special thanks to Stuart Bryan Sports Physio for his help. The fund has gone up from €1,700 to €5,484.51. Thanks a million.

HAT BOX, Paulville, Tullow. Large selection of hats, head pieces, feathers and accessories available for hire. For appointments contact 086 3840474 or 9180819.

Coming soon to Tullow Parish Centre, Holistic Health Treatments, Energy Healing, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Indian Head Massage, Ear Candling, Reflexology, On site massage, Stress Management and lots more. Book now for appointment: 085 1672298.

Saturday, 26th September: Dream Auction at 7.00pm. in aid of St Columba’s National School Building Fund at Tullow Rugby Club. Needed: furniture, farm machinery, electrical items, straw, hay silage, shop and holiday vouchers, tickets, animals etc etc. Also donations of services. To donate or for further details contact Neville Caldbeck: 087 2252836; David Leybourne: 059 9151004 or Marguerite Agar: 086 1753667

BEREAVEMENT: Unresolved grief/losses have a major impact on our lives. Dealing with grief, disappointment or loss is so important. On Monday, 14th September a talk on this subject will be presented at 8.00pm. at Slí an Chroí, Kiltegan.. It will be facilitated by Margaret & Malachi McDonnell. Enquiries to : Seamus at 059 6473488 or text 086 1225198.

Explore Your Options: A free course for people who are newly unemployed: If you are seeking unemployment benefit for less than 12 months and in receipt of Jobseekers Assistance, you are eligible. Course will take place in Baltinglass Adult Learning Centre, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th Sept, 1st & 2nd October. Phone: 0404 32650 0r 086 0460510.
Parkville United: Flag weekend is October 3rd & 4th. Help appreciated: Call 0860440318. Managers also needed especially for under 9s and others. Training available. Club will pay for course.
“Who do you say I am?”
Imagine Jesus putting this question to you. How would you answer it? How would you answer it, not from words taken from a catechism or textbook, but from your own experience of the significance of Jesus in your life? What does Jesus mean to you? What does his gospel mean to you?
Jesus went on to teach his disciples that following him would be hard at times. There would be a price to pay. Perhaps you also have found that imitating the love and compassion of Jesus is not an easy road? Nor does it come easy to have the constant trust in God that Jesus had. Yet Jesus tells us that this is the way to life. (John Byrne OSA).

KNITTING CLASSES have resumed in the Cairdeas Centre every Wednesday from 2—4 p.m. If anyone has wool that they don’t need please hand same into the Cairdeas Centre. Thank you.

SPECIAL ENVELOPE Please use your special
envelope next weekend for “HARVEST COLLECTION”.