Tullow Grange Ardattin

PARISH NEWSLETTER

Sunday 30th March 2008

2nd Sunday of Easter

WITH US

The Lord is here,
His Spirit is with us

We need not fear,
His Spirit is with us

We are surrounded by love
His Spirit is with us

We are immersed in peace,
His Spirit is with us

We rejoice in hope
His Spirit is with us

We live in eternity,
His Spirit is with us

The Risen Lord is in our midst
His Spirit is with us

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.

Friday, 4th April will be the First Friday of the month.
The housebound of the Parish will be visited in the week ahead:
Fr Andy will visit on Wednesday, 2nd and Friday, 4th.
Fr Brendan will visit on Friday 4th.

 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Special Intentions for Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd April: For Christians in the world: Strengthened by the joy and hope of Easter, may they build a world of Peace and Justice.

SERVERS FOR THE COMING WEEK: Group 1
A: Andrew Timmons, Jack Timmons
B: James O Brien, Craig Abbey
C: Jamie Ansbro, Ryan O Neill
Groups for Sunday
8.30 a.m.:   James O Brien, Craig Abbey and Jamie Ansbro
11.30 a.m.: Andrew & Jack Timmons & Ryan O Neill

POLSKA MSZA
Kolejna Polska Msza odbedzie sie 16 Grudziem o godz.  10.00 mozliwosc spowiedzi swietej przed msza od godz 9.30.  Polska Msza bedzie odprawiana w kazda trzecia niedziela miesiaca. 

Divine Mercy Sunday:  30th March:       
Devotions 3.00—4.00pm. 
Exposition, Chaplet and Benediction

CALLED TO WITNESS: 
Easter message from Bishop Jim Moriarty available at Church Doors.

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 €10.00 for adults and €5.00 for students.  Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Centre 9151277, TCS 9151473, Rainbow Records, Carlow, or Helen 0878270270.

St. Pio Pilgrimage 2008 Benevento—San Giovanni.
8th August 2008 for 7 nights.  St. Pio’s 40th Anniversary.  Group Leader:  Brendan Byrne. Spiritual Director:  Fr. Brendan Byrne.  Special Group Price:  €849.00. For itinerary please contact:  Brendan Byrne:  (059)  9152666 or Joe Walsh Tours, Tel: (01) 2410816.  Limited availability.

Mountmellick Pilgrimage
 to Rome & Sorrento departs Dublin, August 15th for 9 nights, staying in the Irish College.  We will have an audience with the Holy Father.  For more information, ring Ray : 057 9355050

Carlow Area Supported Employment
is an initiative that supports and helps people with all types of different disabilities to be employed in paid jobs in the open labour market.  An advice Centre runs in the County Council Offices, Tullow every Wednesday from 11—1 p.m. or phone 9135564. 

Tullow Rugby News:
 J2s Cup versus Cill Dara at home today at 3.00pm. following a great win last Sunday.  Well done to u16s, who will play Cup Semi-Final this weekend.  J1s Training hard for Towns Cup Final on April 20th in Tullamore.
Par 3 Fundraiser:  Next Saturday, April 5th from 2 – 4pm.
Rose of Tralee Selection Night:  Mount Wolseley Thurs, April 10th.
Annual Dinner Dance:  May 9th:  Ramada Hotel
Thanks for all your support.

Tullow Day Care Centre
 presently have 2 positions on their FAS C.E. Scheme.  FA eligibility applies. 
Contact 9151833 or 9142777.

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

Carlow Jobs Club
are running Job Seeking Skills Programmes. The programme takes place 3 mornings a week over 3 weeks.  Training areas include CV Preparation.  Applying for Jobs, Interview Techniques and Cover Letters.  Contact Liz:  059 9135534

German Grinds available,
 Higher and Ordinary, Junior and Leaving Cert:  085 1448236

BTEI (Back to Education Initiative)
Are inviting individual groups to apply for funding.  If your group/organisation is interested in organising an accredited course in your area, please contact:  Sarah Deacon, BTEI Co-ordinator, Michelle Murphy, Adm at BTEI, 1B Meadow Court, Burrin St, Carlow.  Tel: 059 9139532; Fax 059 9182724 or email:bteicarlow@eircom.net.  All participants must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment & be a medical card holder.

St Patrick’s G.F.C.
Training for all Club Players takes place in Bro Leo Park on Wednesday and Saturday nights.  All players  requested to attend.
Co. Board Draw:With just one week to go until the first draw, tickets for the upcoming Carlow G.A.A. draw may still be purchased from any committee member.
Golf Classic:  The Club will hold its Golf Classic on Wed.  April 16th in Mount Wolseley.  Teams of 4 cost €180.  For further information contact Club Chairman:  Chris Murphy:  086 8506158
Spin & Win:  The Club’s most recent Jackpot of €10,900 was not won and will be carried over to next week’s draw for €11,000.  Tickets on sale locally.

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

Healthy Ageing Programme:
facilitated by the Sacred Heart Hospital, Day Hospital & Health Promotion Unit from 8th April to 27th May 2008 from 2.00—4.00 p.m.

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.

Flora Mini Marathon Time:
  Monday, 2 June.  Interested in walking or running the mini-marathon for the Saplings School for Children with Autism?  We will register you for the event plus provide a bus from Carlow Town, all free of charge.  Why not get a group of friends together and enjoy a great day out,  Please contact Siobhan on 087 7474718 or Noreen on 087 9581315 for details.  You will need to contact us and register by 10th April, 2008.

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 newly established childcare business. To book your place contact Carlow Co Enterprise Board: Ph 0599130880

Childminders: 
Wed. 9th April:  11.00am.—1.00pm.  Coffee Morning & Play session at the Big Blue Barn. Thurs:  10th April:  7—9.00pm. Talk on ‘Stress Management’ & ‘Benefits of burning aromatherapy oils in the home’.  To book any of the above events contact Eilish:  059 9140244.  No charge.

Table Quiz
in aid of St Patrick’s Centre, Kilkenny (for adults & children with special needs)  in Tara Arms on Tuesday, 8th April at 8.00pm sharp.  Table of four €20.

Bowls & Yoga:  There will be no bowls on March 21& 24; April 7,11,14.
Yoga will resume on Fri. 28th March.  Anyone travelling to Cork please have money in on or before next meeting which will be on Tues 1st April.

This year’s National Grandparents Pilgrimage
will take place at Knock Shrine on Sunday, 14th September: 2.00pm. Anointing of the Sick, 3.00pm. Pilgrimage Mass followed by Rosary Procession.  Chief Celebrant:  Bishop John Fleming, Kilala  Guest Singer:  Fr Liam Lawton; Keynote Address:  Mr David Quinn, Iona Institute.  For information contact Catherine Wiley: 098 56900 (Co-ordinator)

Three bedroomed house to rent in Pairc Mhuire: 0872896431

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

Touched by Suicide Organisation
would like to thank everyone who supported their draw for Easter.  Thanks to those who gave prizes, bought or sold tickets.  Thanks to John Colgan, Tara Arms where Draw was held on Sat. night.  Total raised: €1,406.86.  Well done to all the winners. If any ladies out there would like to walk or run in the Mini Marathon for our charity please contact: 085 8272949.  T Shirt and Sponsor Cards available.

Irish Night  Story Telling: 
Cheshire Home, Wed 2nd at 8.00pm.  All wecome.

St Patrick’s Day Parade, Tullow
wish to thank all who participated this year and helped to make the parade such a success. To the people who decorated their windows and helped bring a great atmosphere, we are truly grateful.  We wish to thank all those businesses that sold lines for the raffle, to the people who bought lines—thanks again.

Rainbows for God’s Children
A programme for families who are experiencing loss as a result of bereavement, separation or divorce will begin on Tue. 8th April at 4.00pm.  Venue to be announced

Tullow Active Retirement:
Next meeting on 1st April at 2.30pm. in Forward Steps.

Carlow Women’s Aid:
 In response to demand Carlow Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Service at The Irishman’s Centre, College Street, Carlow will now remain open over Lunchtime and provide evening appointments to clients. Free Phone:  1800 444 944

St Anne’s Ladies Football Club:
Training will resume on Tuesday evening, 1st April at Tullow Community School pitch.  Under 12s & under 14s from 7.00—9.00pm. Under 16s and minors from 7.45—9.00 pm.

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

Tea Dance with Mary Darcy & her music in aid of The Sudan.
The Lord Bagenal on Sunday, 13th April from 2—6 pm. 
Donation:  €10.00

GRAIGUECULLEN BINGO:
Tuesday, 1st April.  Begins at 8.30pm.  All lines:€50; All double Lines:  €60.  All Full Houses:  €150 & €200.
All Loose Sheets: €2; Six Panel Book: €5; Double Book: €10.

Tullow Bingo:
Each Thursday at 8.00pm. Super Valu Jackpot sponsored by Hicksons will be €360

Deanery Training Course:
To help those carrying out the following ministries in the parishes of the deanery:
Leading Communion Services in church
Bringing Holy Communion to the sick
Leading prayers at funeral times
Venue:  Tullow Parish Centre.
Tuesday:  April 8th & 15th at 8.00 p.m.
Facilitated by:  Julie Kavanagh, Faith
Development Services