+++TULLOW GRANGE ARDATTIN Parish Newsletter ++++ 13th April 08

**ANNIVERSARIES**
PLEASE PRAY FOR Stephen Lynch, formerly of Tallaght, Dublin, who died during the week.
MONTH’S MIND MASS FOR Christy Teehan, Downings in Grange on Sunday, 20th April at 9.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASS for Richard Williams, Newstown, on Sunday 13th April in Ardattin at 10.30 a.m.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY 18TH APRIL AT 7.30 P.M. Jack Rooney, Bishop Street. Annie O Brien and daughter Teresa, Ouragh. Anthony McQuinn, Pairc Mhuire. Liam O Leary, Ballymurphy. Tony O Rourke, Pairc Mhuire. Kathleen Keogh, 11 Dublin Rd. Dan Shaw, Roscat. Michael & Annie Walsh, 54 Dublin Rd. Larry O Brien, Cannonsquarter. Jim Gartland, 43 Dublin Rd. Margaret & Edward Dempsey, Coppenagh. John Doyle, Newtree, Shillelagh. Patrick Whelan, Ballybit. Sarah & Laurence Carthy, 5 Pairc Mhuire. Billy & Nano Savage, Church St, Tullow. Thomas & Larry Kelly, Pairc Mhuire.

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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Special Intentions for Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th April: For vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life; that more will listen to God’s invitation and answer His call.

Groups for Sunday
8.30 am: Ciaran Cooper, Conor Orbinski, Michael Byrne
11.30am: Nicky Byrne, Shane Dowling, Cathal Bailey

CONFIRMATION
Service of Light/Penitential Service for those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and their families, takes place on Wednesday, 16th April in the Parish Church at 7.30 p.m.

“NATIONAL YEAR OF VOCATION”:
‘Pray for Vocations’ prayer available at Church doors. Please take one.

ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY:
Meeting, next Tuesday, 15th April at 7.00 p.m. in Parish Centre

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
1st june. Contact parish church: 059 91277, or teresa at 059 91 51586

ST PATRICK’S JUVENILE GAA.
Training for the under 16s has resumed. Players are asked to contact Luke Bermingham for details. The under 12 footballers play their first game on 19th April against Ballon. All players must pay their membership before the first game. The under 12 hurlers’ first game is on 5th April against Mount Leinster Rangers. More details are on Club’s website: www.tullowgaa.com . The Club is always looking for people to give a hand out with the teams. Contact any
Committee member if you can help

ST PATRICK’S G.F.C.
Fixtures: S.FL2 St Pats v. Éire Óg on tonight, Sunday, 13th April, in Éire Óg at 6.30 p.m.
S. FL2: St Pats v. Askea on Thursday, 17th April at 6.45 p.m. in Bro Leo Park.
S. FL3: St Pats v L’bridge in Leighlinbridge on Wed, 16th April at 6.45 p.m.

GOLF CLASSIC:
The Club’s Golf Classis takes place on Wednesday next, 16th April in Mount Wolseley. Anyone still wishing to enter a team can still do so by contacting Club Chairman: Chris Murphy: 086 8506158.
Membership: is now due and may be paid to any committee member - promptly.

CHERNOBYL AID IRELAND LTD:
Unwanted Clothing Collection on Thursday, 17th April from 9.00 a.m.—12.30 p.m. at Tullow Church Car Park and Ardattin Church Yard. Please donate any unwanted clothing, shoes, towels, bed linen etc. at the above Location and time. All gratefully received.

CHILDMINDERS START-UP PROGRAMME:
Carlow County Childcare Committee will run the above course for Childminders or anyone considering childminding. This course primarily focuses on setting up as a childminder in your own home. It will run over two Saturdays, 26th April and 3rd May at St Catherine’s Community Services, Carlow. No charge. To book please contact Eilish on 059 9140244

MONSTER NIGHT OF MUSIC, SONG & STORY
at Leinster Hills Golf Club; Saturday, 26th April at 8.00 p.m. M.C. : Seamus Dowling: In aid of Alzheimers Society, Tullow Branch.

Tullow Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land:
May 2009. More details later.

TULLOW FLOWER CLUB
are organising Flower Arranging classes for Beginners and Improvers at Mount Wolseley Hotel for 4 nights starting on 28th April: 7.00—9.00 p.m. Tutor: Freda Jones. These classes are sponsored by Carlow V.E.C. Enquiries to Ina at 059 9151510 after 6.00 pm.

TULLOW ACTIVE RETIREMENT:
Holiday to West Cork will stay open until 11th April. Cost €300.
Dáil visit: 24th April. Meet in car park, 9.30 a.m. Yoga on Friday, 11th April 11.00—12.30 pm. Circle Dancing, Tues. 8th April, 11.00—12.30 pm. Tai Chi: Thurs 3rd & 10th April 11.00—12.30 pm. Both in forward Steps. Bowls resume 18th, 21st & 25th April.
Men’s group on Monday, 7th April in Forward Steps at 10.00—12.00pm.
Ring a Link every Thursday. Bus leaves Church Car Park: 2.45pm.

CRISP, TULLOW:
Digital photography, Thursday, 17th April, 7.00—9.00pm. Contact Ann or Julie: 059 9181758

LADIES WALK
Sunday 4th May 2008 in aid of Alzheimers, Tullow Branch. Cards available from Seamus Dowling at Video Shop or from Caroline at The Haven.

TAI CHI AND CIRCLE DANCING
will continue in Forward Steps at 11.00 a.m. and Yoga in Teach Bhríde at 11.00 a.m. all thanks to the VEC for their funding. Please note there will be no classes on the week commencing 28th April

SLANEY RANGERS
are playing Burrin Rangers Monday evening in Ballon at 7.30 p.m. Bus leaving Square in Tullow at 6.15 p.m.

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

GOLF CLASSIC:
Teams of 4 at Leinster Hills Golf Club, on Saturday, 26th April. €200 per team. In aid of Alzheimer Society Tullow Branch. Contact: Seamus Dowling or Joe Earle.

APOSTOLIC WORKERS
are running a bus to Knock on Mon. 5th May. If interested let Connie know by 12th April. Contact Connie at Duffy’s: 059 9151220

REUNION OF PAST PUPILS OF BRIGIDINE CONVENT, TULLOW:
at Ballykealy Manor Hotel, Ballon. Sunday: 27th April at 1.00 p.m. Enquiries to: Mary Collins; 0578621661, Dolores Farrell: 0596471241

TULLOW DAY CARE CENTRE:
The Annual A.G.M. of Tullow Day Care Centre will be held on Monday, 14th April at 8.00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

DAY CARE CENTRE: Due to staff training there will be no social on Monday night, April 14. Day Care Shop has a whole range of ‘good as new’ clothes shop. Open: Tue—Fri. each week each week.

NOVELTY BINGO
on Monday, April 21st in the Day Care Centre. Proceeds to benefit the young people who are travelling as helpers to Lourdes. Donations of novelty items appreciated and same can be left at the Parish Centre.

RING A LINK:
Thursday, 17th April: Outing to Duckett Grove, from Church Car Park at 2.45 p.m.

ARDATTIN TIDY VILLAGE COMMITTEE MEETING on Thursday, 17th April in Hall at 8.00 p.m. All members please attend.

TABLE QUIZ:
in aid of St Patrick’s, Kilkenny raised €725. Thanks to John Colgan, Tara Arms and all who donated raffle prizes and to Colette Doyle for calling the questions. Special thanks to all the people who took part, without you it would not have been such a great night.

SALSA DANCING CLASSES:
Beginners welcome: Monday night from 8—9.00 p. Latin Amrican form 9—10.00 pm. For further details please contact: CHRISTOPHER: 086 836 0552

TABLE QUIZ:
in aid of elderly: Tara Arms, Tullow on Wednesday, 23rd April at 8.00 p.m. Table of Four: €25.00

TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOP:
on 26th April in Killeshin National School. Master Classes available at all levels. €25.00 per child.

CARLOW WOMEN’S AID
Domestic Violence Service at the Irishman’s Centre, Carlow is now open at lunchtime and provide evening appointments.

BEGINNERS YOGA FOR WELLBEING AND RELAXATION: Starting 16th April for 6 weeks in Teach Bhríde from 7.00 p.m.—8.30 p.m. Cost €60.

THE IRISH VETERAN (1930—1945) & VINTAGE (1918—1930) CAR AND MOTORCYCLE CLUBS
will visit Rathwood on Sunday 20th April from 1.00 p.m. All are Welcome. Free of Charge

ORDERS
now being taken for School Track Suits at P.J. Duffy’s. Schools: Scoil Mhuire Lourdes and Boys School

BLUEBELL TRADING CO, MILL ST, TULLOW:
Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Ironing, Alterations, key cutting & fishing tackle, salmon licenses & Trout permits available.

NOW OPEN:
Fellows Barber Shop, Church Street. Mon—Fri: 9.00—6.00 p.m. Saturday: 9.00 a.m.—5.30 p.m.

FOR SALE:
3 piece suite, plus extra armchair in terracotta colour. In perfect condition. Phone: 087 9845790

LOST DOG:
Brown & white terrier, answering to Bambi. Gone missing since Saturday evening in Pairc Mhuire area. Please phone: 086 3989600. Reward given.