tullow Parish Newsletter 29th November, 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.
Hickson’s Supervalu jackpot next week is €920.

29th November, 2009. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

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 Saturdays of each month at 4 p.m.
BAPTISMS IN ARDATTIN will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at
4 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Intentions for Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December. That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in its various forms.

ANNIVERSARIES
Mass for deceased members of ONE. at 11.30 a.m. today.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER,
7.30 p.m.
Peggy Flynn, Pairc Mhuire. Jim Fogarty, 26 Monacurragh, Carlow. Kevin Moylan, late of 33 Pairc Mhuire. Ellen Archibold, Castledermot Road. John Purcell, Newry & Tullow. Vimy McQuinn, Pairc Mhuire. Patrick & Roseanna Nolan, Dublin Road. Patrick Doran & daughter Mary, Cannonsquarter and also Hugh O’Neill and deceased family members. Martin O’Neill, Bellwood Drive. Thomas Jackman, Paulville. Anna May Behan, Myshall.


Servers for the Coming Week
GROUP 1
A: Orla McCormack, Emily Bolger.
B: Roisin Delaney, Katelyn Ansbro.
C: Katie Jones, Lauren Carroll.
Groups for Sunday.
8.30 a.m. Roisin Delaney, Katie Jones & Lauren Carroll.
11.30 a.m. Orla McCormack, Emily Bolger & Katelyn Ansbro.

COLLECTIONS
Offertory: €1,300. Development: €2,213. Many thanks.

CLONFERT: A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 28th November. 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
is now up and running in Tullow Parish Centre. Natural Health treatments.
Discounts for unwaged, O.A.P.’s and special needs. Creams also available. Phone 085 1672298 or email rosebudtherapies@yahoo.ie www.rosebudTherapies.com

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.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
The First Communion Programme for children in 2nd class continues next weekend.
Tullow: Saturday 21st November at 7.30 p.m. Mass
Grange: Sunday 22nd November at 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Ardattin: Sunday 22nd November at 10.30 a.m. Mass.

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
in aid of Breast Cancer Research
in Mount Wolseley Golf Clubhouse
on Friday 18th December at 8 p.m. sharp.
Tickets now available from Tresor in
Rathwood, at the Golf Desk in Mt. Wolseley,
Regina Hanley or contact 087 6426725.
Tickets €20.

TULLOW COUNTRY MARKET
will hold a Special Christmas Fair
on Sunday 6th December
in Tullow Parish Centre
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
We are also open for business after Mass on Saturday evening 5th December.

LITURGY OF HOPE
An invitation to the people of Tullow, Grange and Ardattin
“Together we can share the Light”
Tullow Parish Church
on Thursday 3rd December at 8 p.m.
‘Reach Out’ Christmas gift pack will be distributed.
Refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre.
All are welcome.

TULLOW GOOSE CLUB
will be held
on Sunday 13th December
in aid of
The Cairdeas Centre, Tullow
from 7.30 p.m. —10.30 p.m.
in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Please support this very worthy cause.
NOVELTY BINGO in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre on Monday 30th November at 7.30 p.m. in Centre.
BUS TRIP TO NEWRY on Saturday 5th December. Contact Kathleen on 087 9028064 after 5 p.m. €20 per person.
Remembrance Mass for deceased members of O.N.E. on Sunday 29th November at 11.30 a.m. in Tullow Parish Church. Mass will be followed by blessing and unveiling of memorial stone in Church Car Park.
FLOWER DEMONSTRATION
in aid of
Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team
in Parish Centre, Tullow
on Wednesday 2nd December at 7 p.m.
by Garden Haven Florist.
Tea/Coffee and Mince Pies (complimentary) will be served.
All arrangements will be
raffled on the night. Adm: €10.

Alzheimer’s Society
Charity Christmas Cards are now on sale in The Haven, Alzheimer Day Care Centre, Tullow. Pack of 10 cards €7.50.

SEE YOUR NAME ON A STAR! Saturday 5th December is International Volunteer Day—a special occasion selected by the U.N. to celebrate the commitment and generosity of volunteers all around the world. In Tullow parish, we appreciate the opportunity to highlight the contributions of volunteer organisations and individual volunteers at local, parish, national and international levels.
A “lighting ceremony” will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday 3rd December and all volunteers are invited to come and view the spectacle. The Christmas Tree will be displayed in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and will be decorated with special stars on which will be listed the name of Tullow volunteers.
Naomh Padraig Bowls opened on Monday 23rd November. To date there is a membership of 28. Bowls on Monday and Friday 2– 4 p.m. in G.A.A. Sports Complex, Ballymurphy Road, Tullow.
Forthcoming Christmas Draw on December 21st for Turkey, Ham, Lamb, coal and briquettes.

RACE NIGHT in aid of Cystic Fibrosis next Friday night 4th December in The Irish Bar, Tullow. First race at 9.30 p.m. Horses available from The Irish Bar or contact Nick on 085 1198198.

Carlow Volunteer Centre will hold their Outreach Service next Thursday 3rd December from 10 a.m.—1p.m. in Forward Steps Resource Centre.
Active Retirement: Bus trip to New Arts Centre, Carlow next Thursday 3rd December. Bus leaves Tullow Day Care Centre at 2.45 p.m.
Active Retirement Bowls every Monday and Friday from 2– 4 in Murphy Memorial Hall.
Committee Meeting on Tuesday 1st December at 1.30 p.m. in Forward Steps following by General Meeting at 2.30 p.m.
Get your Christmas Party tickets from Bernie at Forward Steps. Party will be held on 10th December.

FORWARD STEPS: If you are a stay at home mam or a currently unemployed young woman and would like to gain computer skills and meet new people why not come along to Forward Steps Resource Centre on Tuesday morning from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. Childcare can be provided. For more information on this or any of our ongoing courses please contact Jen on 059 9152776 or 086 8555294.

COFFEE MORNING in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin on Friday 11th December in Teach Bride from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

LITURGY GROUP: Training Course concludes in Teach Bride on Tuesday 1st December at 8 p.m.
GRANGE PASTORAL GROUP Meeting on Wednesday 2nd December at 8.30 p.m.

HOUSEBOUND
Fr. Andy will visit the housebound on Wednesday and Friday next.
Fr. Brendan will visit on Friday next.

CLOTHING COLLECTION in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland. Please donate your unwanted clothes on Wednesday 2nd December from 9 a.m.—12 noon at Tullow Church Car Park. Further information from Tina Kavanagh 087 6301350.

THANK YOU: The Kathleen Young Memorial Table Quiz: The Care of the Elderly Group wishes to say a very sincere thank you to all who supported the Quiz, those who donated prizes and John Colgan and staff at the Tara Arms. The amount realised was €747.00
3 piece suite of furniture to take away. Phone 085 7216919.
Good home needed for 2 jack Russell puppies. Phone 085 7216919.

SOME SUGGESTIONS
FOR KEEPING ADVENT IN THE HOME …

¨ Create an Advent Wreath for the home.
¨ Light an Advent Candle at night.
¨ Listen to Advent Music.
¨ Spend some time in Quiet Prayer/Meditation.
¨ Reflect on Scripture Readings:

This week why not start or end your day with one of the following prayer phrases taken from the Scripture
readings of the First Sunday of Advent!

¨ “To you O Lord I lift up my soul”
¨ “Lord, make me know your ways. Lord,
teach me your paths”
¨ “God’s ways are faithfulness and love”
¨ “The Lord-our-integrity”
¨ “Come Lord Jesus”.

CHRISTMAS STATIONS will be held during the week as follows:
MONDAY: The Shroughaun, Steepleview, The Course, Crosskeys, Station
Road, Tullowhill, Ashbrook, Rath Felim, St. Olivers Villas.
Shillelagh Road, Shillelagh Grove, Hillbrook Estate, Ard Phelim,
Knocklow and Ardoyne.
TUESDAY: Rathglass, Crosslow, Mt. Wolseley Vilalge, Ouragh, Wastegrass,
Mt. Aaron, The Mullawn, Mill St., Mill Court, the Square,
Bridge Street, Barrack St., Courtview, Courtlawns, The Rise, Church St., Bishop’s St., John St., Old & New Chapel Lane,
Tintean Phadraig, Monastery Court.
WEDNESDAY: Abbey St., Hawkins Lane, the Green, Templeowen, Bellwood
Drive, The Links, St. Austins, Elmgrove, Ardristan, Roscatt,
Cannonsquarter, Thomas Traynor Rd., Tullowbeg, St. Patrick’s
Park, Slaney View Drive, Carlow Road, Hawthorn Drive.
THURSDAY: Tullowland, Coppenagh, Ballymurphy, Downings, Kill, Rathlyon,
Tankardstown, Butlersgrange, Paulville, Ballymurphy, Ardattin
Area.
FRIDAY: Pairc Mhuire, Dublin Road, Fr. Murphy Terrace, Phelim Wood,
Grange area.
MASS EACH MORNING AT 9.30 a.m.
EVENING MASS on Friday night at 7.30 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Have you time? “Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love”. St. Brigid’s Oratory, Tues/Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CHRISTMAS STATIONS: Please use your special envelope for ‘Christmas Stations’ this weekend. Thank you.
St. Patrick’s G.F.C.: Table Quiz:
The club will hold a Table Quiz in aid of the Players Injury Fund on Friday night December 11th in the Hogan Stand Bar. Team of 4: €40.

CHRISTMAS YOUTH 2000 Retreat
A National Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat for Young People aged 16-35 takes place at Newbridge College, Newbridge from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th December. Contact 01 6753690 or 086 3025442 for information.
TULLOW LIBRARY: Christmas Crafts—’Card making for kids’ on Tuesday 8th December at 11 a.m. Please book by calling 9136299.