Tullow Grange Ardattin

PARISH NEWSLETTER

Sunday 11th May 08
Pentecost Sunday

PENTECOST
Come, Spirit who is our light.
Warm and transform our hearts.
Come, Spirit, comforter and consoler.
Heal the wounded, soothe the anxious.
Come, Spirit consuming fire of love.
Fill us with enthusiasm for your vision.
Come, Spirit, strength of wounded ones.
Be warmth in hearts of those grown cold.
Come, Spirit of wisdom and insight.
Draw us towards your goodness and light

Tullow Parish Community Centre.
Phone 059-9151277. Fax 059-9151624.

Opening hours: Monday—Friday.  9 a.m.—1 p.m. and 2—5 p.m

Priests of the Parish Phone No:
Fr Brendan Byrne, 059-9152159, 087-6646616,
Fr Andy Leahy 059-9180641, 087 9438270.

 

SERVERS FOR THE COMING WEEK: GROUP 1

1. Andrew Timmons, Jack Timmons.
2. James O Brien, Conor Hade.
3. James Ansbro, Ryan O Neill 

Groups for Sunday:
8.30a.m.  James O Brien, Conor Hade &  James Ansbro. 
11.30a.m.  Andrew & Jack Timmons & Ryan  O Neill

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 
Special intentions for Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th May: We pray for those who are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend. May the Holy Spirit give them guidance, courage and strength to live according to His wishes.

CONFIRMATION
will be administered In Tullow Church17th May at 11.30 a.m.

YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY
Meeting in Parish Centre on Tuesday, 13th May at 7.00 p.m.  New Members welcome.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: 
1st June.  Contact Parish Centre:  059 91277, or Teresa at  059 91 51586.  Fare to be paid on the bus. 

DELANY MUSEUM
The Bishop Daniel Delany Museum, located underneath St. Brigid’s Oratory, off the Parish Church has now been officially opened and will be open to the public on this Sunday (May 4th) and next Sunday (May 11th) after last Mass from 12.15 o 2.00 p.m.  ALL WELCOME. 

 

FAS
Community Employment jobs available with Tullow Community Group Ltd. Working as a Caretaker/Driver in St Patrick’s Cheshire Home, Caretaker in St Patrick’s GAA/ Tullow Rugby Club, Support Worker in St Patrick’s Cheshire Home, Caretaker/Cleaner in Forward Steps Resource Centre.  Contact Liz: 0868174901 or Jeni: 0879320307..  Applicants must be eligible to work on a CE Scheme, to confirm your eligibility contact FAS Placements on 059 9142605.

 

NEW YOGA SESSION
in Teach Bhríde, beginning 26th May for six weeks in the evening.  Cost €75.  All are welcome.  Call Deirdre O Connor 053 9429343 to book or for more information

CARLOW WOMENS AID: 
at The Irishman’s Centre, College St, Carlow will remain
open over lunchtime and provide evening appointments to clients.  Free Phone: 1800 444 944

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 
Parish Centre, Tuesday nights from 7.00 p.m.—8.00 p.m. Ladies and Gents welcome.

GRANGE LOTTO CLUB
stands at €4,700.  Next Draw Wed. 14th May in Fitzpatrick’s Bar at 10.00pm.  Tickets €2. 

BEST WISHES
to John Murphy when he lines out in Croke Park against Meath .

A GREAT NIGHT OF NOSTALGIA:
Dancing to Keith McDonald & the Showband Show. Venue:  Mount Wolseley Hotel on Sunday 1st June.  Time: 9.00 p.m.—1.00 a.m.  in aid of Tots to Teens Child Care and Alzheimers Branch, Tullow. Great night guaranteed. Admission €15  Contact:  Linda: 087 6979054.  Caroline 087 9126555. Chris:086 3623577.  Peter 086 1638026.

TULLOW COMMUNITY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NIGHT:
15TH May from 7.00—9.00 p.m.
Forward Steps Resource Centre:
€30.00:  2yr10mths—6 year olds.
€50.00:  7 year olds—12 year olds.
Week of camp is from 14th July 2008.
Contact Jamie at 0851397397.

Carer/Home Help available:  Phone:  086 0597619.

SAMBA SOCCER ‘08:
After last year’s success, Samba returns to Tullow Community School on Monday 21st July for one week.  Only €89 if  booked before 9th May.  Call Martina on 085 1619724 to book.

J.J. KAVANAGH & SONS: 
6 day English Tour to Devon and Cornwall from August 2nd—August 7th.  Ten Places available.  For further information:  Contact Martin Coady:  086 2661655.

 

LOST: 
Gold chain bracelet with lock.  Phone 087 6426956. 

TULLOW/GRANGE COMMUNITY GAMES
Area finals will be held on Thursday 22nd May in Tullow Community School field.  Registration at 6.30 p.m.  €2 per child.  Age groups:  U6—U16.  Training every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in Tullow Community School. 

 
GRANGE GFC:
Grange are organising a bus to Croke Park on Sun, May 18th to see Carlow V Meath in the Leinster SFC.  Bus will leave Killerig Cross at 11.30 am. Please contact:  M. Shannon 9163767 or M. Murphy 9163754 or M. Teehan 9163607. Juvenile Training:  Wed evening at 6.30pm. New children welcome.  Contact:  Tony: 0872302034 or David:  9163824.  U16 Team has won 2 games and lost 2 games, beating Clonmore & Burrin Rangers & losing to Myshall & Tullow. Next match 16th May against Clonegal in Clonegal

TULLOW ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Ring Link to Arboretum Gardens on Thursday, 15th May, leaving Church Car Park at 2.45 p.m. The Committee of Tullow Active Retirement will re-open the bowls in the Capt. Murphy Memorial Hall at 2.00p.m. pm Monday 12th May.  Cost €3.00 per session to include Refreshments.

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, TALLAGHT
are calling on ladies to run in the Mini Marathon on 2nd June. Call 01 414 235 or email : marathon@the nationalchildrenshospital.ie

ST PATRICK'S G.F.C. 
Results:  S.F.L 3– Naomh Eoin 3-14, St Pats 1-5.
Fixtures:  S.F.L3—St. Pats V Palatine in Palatine on Wednesday  next May 14th  at 7.30 p.m.
Sympathy:  The Club would like to Extend its deepest sympathy to the McMahon and Dowling families on their recent bereavements.
Exams:  Best wishes are extended to all Club Players who are sitting 3rd Level College exams at present.

 

TOTS TO TEENS
Community Childcare Facility, Shillelagh Road, Tullow, Co. Carlow. 
Tots to Teens are offering an out of school service for primary school children for the May mid-term.  A wide range of activities taking place.  Contact Aisling O’Rourke at 9180942 or 085 7743165 for further details.  Limited spaces available.  We are also taking bookings for the summer holidays and for September 2008. 

CHILDMINDERS COFFEE MORNING: 
Carlow Co. Council will host their next ‘Coffee Morning & Play Session for Childminders and Children in their care on 14th May at Kiddies Kingdom, Bagenalstown. Time:  10.00 a.m. –12.30 pm.  No charge.  For further information contact Eilish at 059 9140244.  Permission needed from parents.

CRISP CENTRE, TULLOW.
Beginners Computer Course starting on 15th May from 10 a.m.—12.30 p.m. 
Intermediate Computer Course starting on 14th May from 7—9 p.m.
Contact 9181759 for further details. 

THE DRIVER AWARE PROGRAMME
is run by Carlow Regional Youth Services and Cando.  The course runs on Monday evenings from 7—9 p.m. for 6 weeks starting on May 6th at The Vault on Burrin Street, Carlow.  The course assists 17-19 year olds to attain their theory test, car servicing and road safety.      Contact Adam on 9133714.

 

FUN TABLE QUIZ
in aid of Chernobyl Children.  Venue:  Tara Arms on Friday 23rd May at 8.00p.m.  Table of Four: €28.  Great Raffle Prizes.

CARLOW ICA FEDERATION
will hold Table Quiz in Askea Parish Centre, Tuesday 13th May at 8.00p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS:
to all who won prizes at Carlow County Council Prize Giving Ceremony.  Tullow winners were:  Steepleview Crescent, Hillbrook Estate. 
Semi Finalists: Bellwood Drive & Court Lawns.
While the Gala night in the Ramada Hotel was the close of the Litter Action League, it was also the launch of 2008 Pride of Place Competition.  Don’t forget Tidy Towns is also getting started for 2008.

LOST
at river bank near Civic Building about two weeks ago, small garden shovel, of sentimental value.  Please contact 086 3497294.

JASON CHAN: 
The Radiant Warrior PATH in Talbot Hotel, Portlaoise Road, Carlow on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May from 10.00 a.m.—5.00 p.m.

NOVELTY BINGO
in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre on Monday, 26th May in Centre,  Usual refreshments provided