Tullow Parish Newsletter 20th september, 09

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.


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 22nd September and Wednesday 23rd September. That the word of God may be better known, welcomed and lived as the source of freedom and joy.

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 John O’Neill, St. Austins and Kevin Callaghan, Salford, England (formerly of Pairc Mhuire) who died recently.


ANNIVERSARIES
for Friday 25th September, 2009.
Ellen & John O’Toole & deceased family members, 16 Castledermot Road. Chris Kealy, Crosslow. Thomas & Ellen Nolan, Rathlyon. Liam Comerford, Castlemore. Matthew Barron, late of Mill Street. Kevin Hennessy, Knocklow. Thomas & Ann Bolger, Ouragh. Pat & Kathleen Codd, Pairc Mhuire. Anastasia Murphy, Church Street. Patrick & Elizabeth Byrne & son Pat, Bridge Street. Francis & Willie Birch, Parkbridge, Clonegal. Har & Nellie Hurley & Charlie Waddock, Dublin Road.

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.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,305. Development:
€2,333. 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.


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.


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.

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

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.

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

ROSEBUD THERAPIES
OPEN DAY
Tuesday 22nd September
in Tullow Parish Centre,
11.30—5 p.m.
Come in and find out what’s on offer.
Rosebud Therapies.com


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.


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

THE PRIESTS OF THE DEANERY are taking part in a conference this week from Monday to Thursday inclusive, reviewing their present work and planning for the future. In place of the Mass on those mornings, there will be a Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion Service at the usual time of 9.30 a.m. If you wish to contact a priest urgently please contact the Parish Office on 9151277 during office hours. If you need a priest urgently in the evening please ring 9148643, 087 9578917 or 087 2714161.

PREPARATION FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
All parents/Guardians of children who are to receive First Communion in 2010 are invited to a meeting regarding their child’s First Communion Programme next Thursday 24th September at 8.00 p.m. in the Parish Centre.
The Enrolment Ceremony for all children will take place at the following Masses.
Tullow: Saturday 26th September at 7.30 p.m.
Grange: Sunday 27th September at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 27th September at 10.30 a.m.
It is important that all parents/guardians attend this meeting and it is essential that all children be present for the enrolment ceremony.


DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR 2010
FIRST CONFESSION:
Grange/Ardattin: Wednesday/Thursday 24th/25th March.
Tullow: Thursday March 25th at 7.30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 8th May at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Grange: Sunday 16th May at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
Tullow: Saturday 22nd May at 11.30 a.m.


DREAM AUCTION
in aid of St. Columba’s National School New Building Fund will be held next Saturday 26th September at Tullow Rugby Club at 7 p.m. We have furniture, household items, electrical goods, toys, bikes, buggies, hay, straw, silage, vouchers for local businesses and services such as grass cutting, babysitting and lots lots more. Viewing from 3 p.m. on the afternoon of the 26th September. All welcome and your generosity is greatly appreciated. For more details phone Neville Caldbeck on 087 2252836 or Marguerite Agar on 086 1753667.


TULLOW BRIDGE CLUB: Bridge resumes on Monday September 28th in The Tara Arms, Tullow at 7.30 p.m. New members always welcome.


Irish Wheelchair Association
Church Gate Collection will be held next weekend 26th and 27th September. Please support.


NOVELTY BINGO in aid of Tullow Day Care on Monday 21st September at 8 p.m. in Centre.


Personal Development
Programme
A journey in self discovery, self awareness and self acceptance starting 6th October—June 2010 at Teach Bhride from 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Phone 9152465.


Do you or anyone belonging to you have a DRINK PROBLEM. Alcoholics Anonymous is holding an OPEN MEETING on Saturday 26th September in the Talbot Hotel, Carlow at 8 p.m. All welcome.


YOGA with Pam Butler in Teach Bhride starts Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October 8—9 p.m. Phone 086 0891141.


PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will be held on Sunday 28th September. Bus leaving Church Carpark, Tullow at 7.30 a.m. Fare is €20 to be paid on the bus please. Contact Teresa on 059 9151586 or Mai on 059 9161255. Names as soon as possible please.


FAS CE Scheme: JOB VACANCY
Cleaning/maintenance, youth supervision of Bishop’s House, Tullow.
Register with FAS Employment Services, Carlow on 9142605 for referral to Tullow Community Group Limited.


THE CAIRDEAS CENTRE
Tullow, presents An Evening of Music and Song in The Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Tullow on Sunday 4th October at 5.30 p.m. Meal will be served in the Cairdeas Centre at 7.45 p.m. approx. Tickets €20.


MONASTIC EXPERIENCE
The Poor Clares, Carlow invite young women discerning a Religious Vocation to find out more about their Monastic life on Sunday 27th September from 2—5 p.m.


“He then took a little child and sat him in front of them”
The disciples had been arguing about which of them was the greatest. Did they think that the better they were, the more the Lord would respect them? Did they think they had to earn Jesus’ love?
By holding the child before them, Jesus is saying: “This child knows he is beautiful. He knows he is loved and accepted just for who he is”.
Just as Jesus gently holds the child, so too, our God tenderly holds us. We don’t heave to earn this love. We are merely invited, like a child, to receive it and to put our total trust in our God who delights in us and loves us just as we are.

GRANGE AFC FUNDRAISER
Table Quiz in aid of the above next Friday night 25th September in the Hogan Stand, Tullow at 8.30 p.m. sharp. €40 per table of 4. Prizes galore. 2 tickets to Ireland v Italy to be won in raffle.

YOGA with Deirdre O’Connor in Teach Bhride starting this Monday 21st September. Contact Deirdre on 053 9429343.

HOMEOPATHY starting in Teach Bhride on Thursday 24th September in Teach Bhride, 7.30 p.m. Contact Mairead on 086 1503063.

GRINDS AVAILABLE in tech drawing, physics and junior and leaving cert maths. Phone 085 1319116.