Tullow Grange Ardattin

PARISH NEWSLETTER

Sunday 16th March 2008

Passion Sunday

Let the King of Glory Enter

Christ enters Jerusalem to engage in the most dramatic and powerful week of his life. This week, which opens with such festivity, will see his Passion, Death and Resurrection. Christ’s entry into Jerusalem is more than anyone could have expected. He has come to do more than the prophecies told; he enters into the mystery of what it is to be human, to face death, to experience injustice, to know pain and betrayal, to lie dead in the arms of a mother who loved him … and then to change all these realities forever in the moment of his Resurrection!

Christ did not enter Jerusalem just that once. He enters all our Jerusalems … he enters into each of our lives, into all our hopes and dreams, into all our pains and hurts, into our moment of dying, into the fears within us. Christ enters the Jerusalem of the human heart today, to transform it forever by the mystery of his suffering, dying and rising again to new life.

 

 

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.

HOLY WEEK 2008

HOLY THURSDAY: 20th March
No morning Mass.
Children’s Mass: Tullow at 5.00 p.m.
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER:
Grange at 6.30 p.m.
Ardattin at 7.30 p.m.
Tullow at 8.30 p.m.
TULLOW: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament 9.30 p.m.—11.00p.m. in St Brigid’s Oratory, concluding with NIGHT PRAYER at 11.00p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY: 21st March
CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD’S PASSION:
Tullow at 3.00p.m,
Ardattin at 5.00 p.m.
Grange at 5.00p.m
TULLOW: Stations of the Cross: Starting at St. Columba’s Church at 6.30pm to Tullowhill.
Silent Prayer around the Cross in Parish Church: 7.30p.m.—9.00 p.m,
Night Prayer: 9.00 p.m.

HOLY SATURDAY: 22nd March
NO Morning Mass. NO 7.30 p.m. Evening Mass
EASTER VIGIL AND MASS OF THE RESURRECTION: Tullow at 9.00p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY: Usual Sunday Masses.

PENITENTIAL SERVICE
Tuesday 18th March at 7.30 p.m. in Tullow Church.

PRIVATE CONFESSIONS
GRANGE: Tuesday, 18th at 6.30 p.m.
ARDATTIN: Thursday after 7.30 p.m. Mass.
TULLOW: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings after Mass.
Thursday after 8.30 p.m. Mass
Friday 11.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and after Stations of the Cross about 7.30 p.m.
Saturday 11.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon

DIOCESAN CHRISM MASS
will be held on Wednesday 19th March in the Cathedral Carlow at 7.30 pm.
All parishioners are invited to attend.

TRIP TO POLAND:
This is the last chance for the Polish Trip Tour on 26th May. At least 4 places remaining. For further details phone Margaret on 059 9151377.

EASTER COLLECTION
We take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the priests of the parish. We ask that you be generous, as usual, and use the special envelope on Easter Sunday for the “EASTER COLLECTION”. This collection is for the support of the priests of the parish.
Again many thanks for your prayers and support.

SERVERS FOR THE COMING WEEK: Group 5
A: Jamie Byrne, P.J. Ronan
B: Shane Jackman, Peter Maher
C: Abbie Halligan, Lauren Byrne,Laura Pecksheeva
Groups for Sunday
8.30 a.m.: Jamie Byrne, P.J, Ronan, Shane Jackman
11.30 a.m.: Peter Maher, Abbie Halligan. Laura Byrne, Laura

ST PATRICK’S DAY: Monday 17th March: Mass Times :

Tullow: 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Grange: 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: 10.30 a.m.
NO EVENING MASS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Special intentions for Tuesday 18th and 19th March: We pray that we may all rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. May the Risen Lord be our light and our guide on our journey through life.

TROCAIRE BOXES:
The boxes into which you have been making your contribution during Lent should be brought to the Mass on Holy Thursday.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR HEALING
A day of prayer for healing will be held in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert on Saturday 29th March. Speakers: Fr Noel Burke and Eddie Stone. Bus departs Church Car Park at 8am. Sharp via Killerig Cross, Closh Stores and bus stop Barrack St, Carlow. Bring packed lunch. To book a seat phone Lily on 059 9151245 or Ila on 0599151120.

INVALIDS:
Fr Andy will attend his invalids on Tuesday and Wednesday, 18th and 19th March.
Fr Byrne will attend his invalids on Wednesday 19th.

The internationally famous Kilkenny Gospel Choir will perform in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Tullow on Sunday, April 13th at 7.30 p.m. Also featured in the programme will be Traditional Music from The Patrician Brothers Boys’ School, Girls’ School Choir, St Columba’s School, Tullow Community School Choir and The Tullow Singers. This concert is in aid of the Kenyan Mission Project. Tickets cost €10 for Adults and €5 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Centre: 9151277, TCS: 9151473, Rainbow Records, Carlow or Helen 0878270270.

SOLEMN NOVENA
to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, 9 MONDAY NIGHTS: 31st March—26th May, 2008. Time: 7.30 p.m. (Rosary at 7.10 p.m.) Please join us in prayer

Divine Mercy Sunday:
30th March Devotions: 3—4 pm. Exposition, Chaplet, Rosary and Benediction.

TULLOW LIBRARY
—EASTER CRAFT SESSION: An Easter craft session will be held in Tullow Library on Tues 18th March at 3.30pm. (8-12 year olds)
For further information and bookings please contact Tullow Library: 059 9136299

Daffodil Day:
Marie and Mary Healy and their team of helpers would like to say a sincere Thank You to the people and business houses of Tullow for their generosity on Daffodil Day. In excess of €5,000 has been forwarded to the Irish Cancer Society on your behalf.

Grinds Available: Maths:
Higher and Ordinary Junior Cert; Ordinary Leaving Cert: University Student available at weekends: 085 7776892

St Patrick’s G.F.C.:
Training for all teams continues each Tuesday and Friday nights in Bro Leo Park at 7.45pm. With the start of the leagues, only a few weeks away, all players are especially welcome.
Golf Classic: The Club’s Golf Classic takes place in Mount Wolseley on Wednesday 16th April. Teams of 4 costs €180. For details concerning entries and tee times contact Chris Murphy
Co Board Draw: Tickets for the forthcoming Carlow G.A.A. Draw costing €100 are now on sale and may be purchased from any committee members. Great prizes such as cars, cash vouchers and holidays are guaranteed.

The Annual General Meeting of Tullow Day Care Centre will be held on Monday 14th April at 8.00pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Tullow Active Retirement:
The Bowls Club had a wonderful day out on Wednesday and although we were beaten a great time was had by all. We would like to thank Leighlinbridge for their hospitality and the Lord Bagenal for the lovely meal. Please note, there is no Yoga on Good Friday

The Rise, Tullow: 3 Bedroom house to let, fully furnished, all mod cons. Suit family or professionals: 0871224842/ 0879045792

Carlow Multiple Sclerosis Society
wish to thank sincerely all who supported their recent collection at Super Valu and Church Gates €1,710 was raised. Many thanks.

Slaney Rovers
Minor Football Training Tuesday night at 7.30 pm in Bro Leo Park. Any queries to Ger O Shea:
0851601396

The Annual Easter Commemoration
will be held at The Thomas Traynor Monument on Easter Sunday at 3.00 pm. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine.

Start Your Own Childcare Business Training:
Carlow Co Enterprise Board in conjunction with Carlow County Childcare Committee are running a Start Your Own Childcare Business Training Programme commencing 16th April 2008. The training will take place over 5 Wednesday evenings from 7—10pm. This training is ideal for those thinking of setting up a childcare business or for a newly established childcare business. To book your place contact Carlow Co Enterprise Board Ph: 059 9130880

Dyspraxia Association:
Annual Conference takes place in The Clarion Hotel,
Liffey Valley, Dublin on Saturday 12th April from 9am.—5pm. The theme of the conference will be “Growing up with Dyspraxia—Childhood to adulthood”. Cost: members €70, non-members: €110, Students: €55. To book your place contact 01 4045530