+++TULLOW GRANGE ARDATTIN Parish Newsletter ++++ 6th April, 2008

**ANNIVERSARIES**
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Nancy O Connor, nee Canavan, late of Ardristan who died in England.
MONTH’S MIND MASS for Sally McNabb, Church St. on Sunday, 6th at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Denis Higgins, late Pairc Mhuire & Ballon at 7.30 p.m. on 12th April
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Michael Healy, Crosslow at 7.30 p.m. on 5th April
ANNIVERSARY MASSES FOR FRIDAY, 11TH APRIL AT 7.30 P.M. Margaret Maher, 11 St Austins. Ann Howard, Hillbrook. John Fitzpatrick, Rathlyon. Jim & Bridie Keating, Old Chapel Lane. Alice Moylan, late 33 Pairc Mhuire. Mervyn Loftus, Knocklow. Josie & Jim Canavan, 25 Templeowen. Ellen Slye, Rathbawn.

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

FIRST COMMUNIONPROGRAMME:
Tullow: Saturday, 12th at 7.30 pm.
Grange: Sunday, 13th at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattan Sunday, 13th at 10.30 a.m.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Tullow: Sunday 27th April
at 11.30 a.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Tullow: Saturday 17th May
at 11.30 a.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Grange: Sunday 18th May
at 9.30 a.m.
Ardattin: Sunday 18th May at
10.30 a.m.

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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Special Intentions for Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April: That even in difficult and complex situations of present- day society, Christians may never tire of proclaiming with their lives Christ’s Resurrection, the source of hope and peace.

SERVERS FOR THE COMING WEEK: Group 2
A: Tamara Byrne, Rebecca Roche
B: Stephanie O Neill, Megan Skinner
C: Shauna Finlan, Stephanie Holligan
Groups for Sunday
8.30 a.m.: Shauna Finlan, Rebecca Roche and Megan Skinner
11.30 a.m.: Tamara Byrne, Stephanie O Neill and Stephanie Holligan

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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

BIZZY KIDZ PLAYSCHOOL, ARDATTIN.
Now taking bookings
for September.
Contact Nuala on 059 9155599.

CITIZENS INFORMATION
Do you require free confidential advice on your rights and entitlements? If so, contact Carlow Citizens Information Service on Free Phone Number 1800 747 748, where your queries ranging form Social Welfare, Health, Housing, Tax, Consumer Affairs and many more topics will be answered! The Centre is open Monday- Friday, 10.00 a.m.—12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m.—5 p.m.
Free Labour Law Service: Monday 30th July from 7pm to 9pm
Free Legal Advice by Appointment only:Monday 30th July from 7pm to 9pm. In St Joseph’s Road, Carlow, Freephone 1800 747 748 or 059 913 8750 for appointment.

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.

J1s Training hard for Towns Cup
Final on April 20th in Tullamore.

Rose of Tralee
Selection Night: Mount Wolseley Thurs, April 10th.
Annual Dinner Dance: May 9th: Ramada Hotel.
Thanks for all your support.

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

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.
Fixtures: S: FL3 St Pats v. Old Leighlin in Bro Leo Park on Wed, April 9th.
S: FL2: St Pats v. Éire Óg in Éire Óg on Thurs, April 10th. (Patrons are advised to check in locally for throw-in times)

Golf Classic:
Any one interested in taking part in the Club’s Classic in Mount Wolseley on Wed., April 16th 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.

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.

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.

Childminders:
In celebration of National Childminding Week, Carlow County Childcare Committee is holding the following events for childminders. If you are childminding come along and join the fun!
Wed. 9th April: 11.00am.—1.00pm.
Coffee Morning & Play session at the Big Blue Barn for childminders and children.
Thurs: 10th April: 7—9.00pm. A talk will be held for all childminders on ‘Stress Management’ and ‘Benefits of burning aromatherapy oils in the home’’. To book any of the above events contact Eilish: 059 9140244. No charge.
Consider Childminding! Carlow County Childcare Committee are holding a Childminding Promotion event at Superquinn Shopping Centre with Wibbly Wobbly Wendy ‘The Clown’ on Thurs 10th from 10.00—3.00pm. Information from Childminding Advisory Officer on all aspects of childminding.

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
.

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.

The Annual Church Gate Collection
in aid of Rehab Foundation Carlow will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 12th & 13th April.
Join Miss Ireland, Blaithnaid McKenna who is running in the Flora Mini Marathon. Contact: Hugh Maddock, Rehab Foundation, Carlow on: 087 8261925.

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.

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: Forward Steps.

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.

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

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

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

Enrolments for Tullow Boys School for
August 2008 should be done by Friday, 9th April. Please ring or call into Siobhán (059 91 51625), if you have not already done so.

Bluebell Trading Co, Mill St, Tullow:
Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Ironing, Alterations, key cutting & fishing tackle, salmon licenses & Trout permits available.

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

Slaney Valley Community Games:
Athletics training will commence on Tuesday, 8th April at 7.00 p.m. in Ardattin Community field. Training will be held on every Tuesday and Thursday evening from then on. All children aged 4 upwards are very welcome

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.

Tullow Golfing Society
will have an outing to Portarlington Golf Club on Saturday, 12th April next. Tee—times: 10.15—11.45 a.m. All those who intend to play should contact Peter O Rourke immediately: 086 3989600

CARLOW TOPS 2008, 30th ANNIVERSARY
in Captain Murphy Memorial Hall, Tullow: 7th & 9th April, with Final on 13th. All proceeds to local charities.

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