Church of St Colmcille Kells & Church of the Immaculate Conception Girley.
Mass Times:Kells. Saturday. 8pm. Sunday. 8am, 9.30am,11.00am, 12.15pm.Girley. Sunday. 10.00am.
Weekly Notices courtesy of Martin Grace,
Parish Office
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Malone Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm, Sunday 8am, 9.30, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm.
Parish Pastoral Council : Next Meeting Mon April 8 at 8.30 in Parochial House.
Recently Departed
Denis Murphy, Bandon Co. Cork
Connie Bekett, nee McGrath late Newmarket St died England.
Masses for Week
Saturday 8pm – 2nd Ann – Mary and Charles Rogers, Maudlin Rd.
Sunday (April 7) – 9.30 – month’s Memory – Nancy Clarke, Rosmeen.
11oc – Month’s Memory – Seamus Mahon, Kilmainham.
Saturday(April 13): 10oc – Month’s Memory – Josie Butler, Kilmainham
8 p.m. – 3rd Ann – Kathleen and Tommy Kelly, Maple Drive.
Sunday 9.30(April 14) – 1st Ann – Patricia Muldoon, late Farrell St
11oc – 1st Ann – Maura Landers, Rockfield Rd.
Anniversary Masses
Kathleen, Eugene and Peter Duffy, Ballybay. Maureen Creavin, nee Smith, Clover Hill. Rose and Matt Healy, Station House. Bernard King, Kilmainham. Paddy Owens, Carrick St Catherine McEnroe, late Sheffield and Canon St. Eugene and Patricia Mallon, Cookstown. Andrew and Bridget Brooks, Febog. Nancy and Kevin Smyth, 0’Growney Tce. Joseph Martin, Girley.
TROCAIRE: If you have not yet handed in your Trocaire Box, kindly bring it to Mass next Sunday.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER IN OUR PARISH: The Parish Community thanks all who were directly involved in planning and executing the Ceremonies in the Parish during Holy Week and Easter.
CHURCH ROOF
The Parish Community thanks Brian Curran, sponsors and sellers in the recent Draw, which realised €2210.
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School: Annual collection Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April.
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School: Talk for parents on ‘Homework without Hassle’ in the School on Thurs 11 April at 8.30pm. All parents welcome
Our Parish Altar Society thanks all that contributed and flowers and donation for flowers for Easter Altar.
AA Public Information Meeting: St. Brigid’s Ardee Tues 9 April at 8.30pm. All welcome.
Bellinter House, Navan April 12- 14 Poetry Weekend. Details 21241.
Do you suffer from Arthritis, Osteoporosis or low back pain? Yoga might help.
Classes commence Monday 8 April in Edmund Rice Centre at 10am. Details 40357.
Round Towers Meeting Wedns 10 April at 9.30 in Gaelic Centre.
COMMENT ON OUR TIMES:
Garda Commissioner Pat Bryne recently commented
‘I don’t think that it is acceptable that the Community and its police force have to deal with the issues that emanate from the licensed trade. While the vast majority are supportive of the efforts of the Gardai Siochana and law enforcement in general, it is quite obvious that some people are irresponsible as to what happens in their premises. We are going to rigorously examine and visit these premises and establish what is happening in them. The Commissioner said the sensitive areas and times when trouble erupted were well known - in the early hours of the morning and after night clubs closed and young people congregated around fast food outlets, when there was also a problem with transport home. The attitude to authority was also a problem’. (Garda Commissioner Pat Byrne)
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Byrne Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm, Sunday 8am, 9.30, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
VOCATIONS SUNDAY APRIL 21:
Next Sunday. This year 2 students will be ordained for the Meath Diocese. The Offertory Collection next Sunday at all Masses in Kells and Girley will help the education of priests for the Diocese.
ST. COLUMBANS MISSIONARY SOCIETY
This year the Columban Fathers (based at Dalgan Park, Navan) are visiting all the parishes in the Diocese. Next weekend they will speak at all Masses in the Parish and will visit the Schools the following week.
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 23 April at 8.30 in the Parochial House.
PARISH VISITATION
During the coming weeks Fr. John will visit homes in Blackthorn Grove and Stonebridge and Fr. Liam will visit the Rockfield area.
PARISH INFORMATION BOOKLET
The Parish Pastoral Council is preparing a Parish Information Booklet. It is being done to cater in particular for the many newcomers now residing in the Parish.
If your organisation wishes to be included please contact Marjorie 0’Neill 40906, Marie Gibney, Angela Murphy 40489 or Parochial House 40213 before next Thursday April 18.
GLOBALISATION/ FOOD SECURITY/PATENTING OF LIFE
1-Day Seminar at St. Columban’s Navan on Fri 17 May, 10am-5pm. Details Parochial House 40213.
OUR LADY OF MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Registration forms for Junior Infants beginning Sept 2002 are now available at the school office. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday May 3 2002.
Masses for Week
Saturday (April 13) 8PM – 3RD Ann – Kathleen and Tommy Kelly, Maple Drive
Sunday (April 14) 9.30 – 1st Ann – Patricia Muldoon, late Farrell St.
11oc – 1st Ann – Maura Landers, Rockfield Rd.
Tuesday: 9.30 – Mass for Tess Reilly, Maudlin Rd died recently.
Wednesday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann Paddy Carry and Breda Clinton (nee Carry), Bective St
Saturday (April 20): 8pm – Month’s Memory – Phil Smith, Bective St
Sunday (April 21) 9.30 – Month’s Memory – John Furlong, Kilmainham
11oc – Month’s Memory – David Butler, Maudlin St.
Anniversary Masses
Phil Ward, Rosmeen. Deceased members of McManus Family, Rockfield Rd.
Nancy and Joseph Duffy, late Archdeaconry. Kay McClean (nee Duffy )and Nicholas McMullan, Portsmouth.
John Olohan, Cross St.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes €2083, Development Fund
envelopes Kells €1270, Girley €81.
We thank all that contribute weekly.
Charismatic Prayer meeting every Wedns at 8pm in Edmund Rice Centre.
XAMBIAN IMMERSION PROJECT:
This project will involve a number of students from Pobalscoil Chiarain going to Zambia in May/June for 2/3 weeks. Information evening on Wed next April 17 at 7pm for parents and students currently in 3rd year
CEMETERY DRAW: THURSDAY APRIL 25.
Sub €15 per line. Cards may be checked in anytime in advance.
Bereavement Group in Pobalscoil Chiarain: For students and families who have been bereaved. Contact the School 41551.
Kells Community Games: Swimming Gala in Kells Pool on Fri 19 April at 5.30pm.
Gael Colmcille Lotto – 4 April no winner, next jackpot €2550.
Aloe Vera Demo – health and nutrition ladies and gents Mon April 15 in Gaelic Centre 9pm.
National Pilgrimage to Knock, the Lady and Mother of All Nations on Sat April 27. Transport free. Bookings to Marie Donoghue 046 42091.
Kells Alps – Mary Anderson Flower Arrangement Tues 16 April.
Kilmainham Lotto - no winner. This week €3070
Drumbaragh Lotto – €1400 Gary McCormack. This week €1400. Deposit for Australia before 31 April.
Kells Handball Club – no winner. This week 1500.
Lost: Gold Chain with key Girley Church area on Sunday March 31. Ph 49846.
Found: Car Keys on Gardenrath Rd (‘swiftpost’ key ring)
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Shortall Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm,
Sunday 8am, 9.30, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm.
Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament : Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
VOCATIONS SUNDAY APRIL 21
This Saturday and Sunday (April 21). This year 2 students will be ordained for the Meath Diocese. The Offertory Collection tonight and tomorrow Sunday at all Masses in Kells and Girley will help the education of priests for the Diocese.
ST. COLUMBANS MISSIONARY SOCIETY
This weekend we welcome the Columban Fathers (based at Dalgan Park, Navan) who are speaking at all Masses in the Parish and who will visit the Schools during the coming week.
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 23 April at 8.30 in the Parochial House.
CEMETERY DRAW
The 2002 Draw will take place in the Parish Office this Thursday (April 25) at 4.30.
We appeal to all our Promoters to check in their cards on Tuesday or Wednesday to allow sufficient time for copying and numbering.
EDMUND RICE BICENTENARY:
Pilgrimage to Knock Sat 11 May at 1.30pm. Booking Brian Curran 086 - 8144495
OUR LADY OF MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Registration forms for Junior Infants beginning Sept 2002 are now available at the school office. Completed forms to be returned to the school by Friday May 3 2002
CELEBRATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE CANONISATION OF BLESSED PADRE PIO - SUNDAY JUNE 16 in Headfort Arms Hotel commencing 2pm. Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church 6pm, meal in Hotel 7pm. Speaker and celebrant Mons John Shortall. Tickets €22 from Fia 49391, Una 40692 and Pat 41272.
Recently Departed:
May Gavin, Mullingar. Kathleen Tevlin, Dulane.
Masses for Week
Sat (April 20)8pm – Month’s Memory – Phil Smith, Bective St
Sun (April 21) 9.30 – Month’s Memory – John Furlong, Kilmainham
11oc – Month’s Memory – David Butler, Maudlin St
Tuesday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – John Brady, Toomevara, Co. Tipperary.
Friday: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Desmond Gargan, Clogherhead.
Sat (April 27) 9oc – 2nd Ann – Mary J. Murray, Drumbaragh (2)
10oc – 2nd Ann – Delia Reilly, Bective St
8pm – 3rd Ann – Michael Farrell, Gardenrath Rd.
Anniversary Masses
Dick Tighe, Carrick St. Edward Duffy, Boolies. Betty Curtis, Canon St
Mary J. Barrett, Canon St Nancy Reilly, Loyd. Smith Family, the Park Mary Murray, Newrath. Paddy Murray, Newrath
Hugh Murray, Loyd Willie Sheridan, Canon St Terry Daly, Kilmainham.Mary J. Roche, Grange. Eddie Ryan, Fyanstown
Mary Ann Smith, Calliaghstown. Tommy Nulty, late Girley and Kells
Mary Quigley, Bective St Deceased Members of Cogley Family, Wexford.Martin Sherry, Cross Carrick.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes €2659, Development Fund envelopes €1352 Kells Girley €50
We thank all that contribute.
Readers for May
Sat 8pm – Mairead Caffrey. Sun 8am – Daniel Carry 9.30 - Jane Smith. 11oc = Martin Flanagan . 12.15 – Linda Nelson
Special Ministers for May – Group 2
Lough Derg: Bus from Kells to Lough Derg Sunday 12 May. Contact Mary Mulvany 43698.
Wanted: Garden Furniture, tables and chairs, old and new, garden tables, plants, shrubs, fridge for Foroige Youth Club and Garden Restoration at Community House Carrick St. House open to receive gifts on Sunday 21 April from 3-5.30pm. Ph Alice 40420 or Avril 41442.
Citizens’ Information Bureau: At Church St Kells Monday and Friday 10-12 noon. Ph 47161.
Gaelic Centre: Lotto no winner. Next Jackpot €2700. Aloe Vera Monday 22 April at 9pm. (last week cancelled).
Alps – Tuesday – Dympna Nugent on ‘Complementary Medicine’.
Handball Lotto – No winner. This week €2000.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €3270
Kells Swimming Pool -Ladies only 8 week course starts tues 30 April at 8.45pm. Details 40551
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week €1600. Australia deposits before April 30.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Malone Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm,Sunday 8am, 9.30, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament : Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK: Evening Mass on Monday (Padre Pio) and Friday at 8pm.
Marian Movement in Convent after Padre Pio Mass. Confessions Thursday 7-8pm.
Friday Masses at 7.45 and 8pm offered for names on List of Dead.
Girley First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10-8pm. Mass 8pm.
Fr. Liam will attend his Wednesday calls on Tuesday of this week
SUNDAY MASS IN OUR PARISH
For the previous two weekends, the numbers participating in Sunday Masses were counted. The following is the result
| Sat 8pm | 8am | 9.30 | 11oc | 12.15 | Girley | Total | |
| Weekend Apr 13/14 | 454 | 147 | 401 | 652 | 789 | 120 | 2563 |
| Weekend Apr 20/21 | 424 | 120 | 407 | 564 | 744 | 160 | 2419 |
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Members are reminded that our next meeting will be held in the Hotel on Monday next Apr 29 at 8.30pm. It will be held in conjunction with a presentation given by Fr. Des 0’Donnell on a recent survey he has made on the spirituality of young people. The Parish Councils of the surrounding parishes will also attend.
LOUGH DERG AND KNOCK: The pilgrimage season opens this week. Details on Church notice board.
ADULT BASIC LEARNING PROGRAMME: Have you or any of your friends any difficulty with reading, writing, spelling, basic computer skils, maths, children’s schoolwork? Help is available. Contact Eileen in Kells VEC 49406 Monday 9.30-12.30, Wedns 9-10.30, Thurs 9.30-12.30. Free and confidential.
ST. COLUMBAN AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO EUROPE
A public talk by Fr. Tommy Murphy will take place in St. Columban’s, Dangan Park, Navan on Thurs 2 May at 8pm on St. Columban and his contribution to Europe. All welcome and admission is free. It is being organised to mark the twinning of Navan and Bobbio in Northern Italy where St. Columban is buried.
Recently Departed
Rose Smith, Blackwater Heights. Julie Cooney, Delvin. Fr. Patrick Carberry retd. PP Longwood.
Sr. Agnes Nolan, late Convent of Mercy Kells died America.Benny McGinn, Willie Black Crescent, Kells.
Masses for Week
Sat (Apr 28) 8pm – 3rd Ann Michael Farrell, Gardenrath Rd.
Monday: 8pm – 3rd Ann –Michael Sweeney, Headfort Place
Tuesday: 9.30 – 5th Ann – Percy Stanley, Clifden.
Wednesday: 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Connie Beckett, nee McGrath, late Newmarket St
Sat (May 4) 10oc – 3rd Ann – Martha and Jim Clarke, Rockfield Rd
2pm – Wedding Mass Kells. 8pm – 1st Ann – John Healy, Irishtown.
Anniversary Masses
Terry Clarke, the Grove Kathleen Hoey, Ard na Greine.
Frank McGovern, Climber Hall Joe and Mena Arkins, Cross Carrick. Betty Curtis, Canon St
EDMUND RICE BICENTENARY:
Pilgrimage to Knock Sat 11 May at 8.30am. Booking Brian Curran 086 – 8144495.
MAY PROCESSION:
Rosary and song on the Fridays of May starting 3 May at 7pm in the Church Grounds.
Readers for May
Sat 8pm – Mairead Caffrey
Sun 8am – Daniel Carry 9.30 - Jane Smith
11oc = Martin Flanagan 12.15 – Linda Nelson
Special Ministers for May – Group 2
May 9.30 Readers – Henry Flanagan (May 7-11), Marian Reilly (May 14-18 May),
Mary Casey Kelly (May21-25), George McGovern (May 28 – 1June)
CELEBRATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE CANONISATION OF BLESSED PADRE PIO - SUNDAY JUNE 16 in Head Arms Hotel commencing 2pm. Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church 6pm, meal in Hotel 7pm. Speaker and celebrant Mons John Shortall. Tickets €22 from Fia 4049391, Una 40692 and Pat 41272.
ANNUAL DUES
The door to door Annual Dues Collection has a long tradition in our Parish and supplements our six Offering Days to pay for the day to day running expenses of the house. We ask for your co-operation with the volunteers who have kindly agreed to collect.
COLLECTIONS:
Vocation Sunday: €3443, Development Fund envelopes Kells €1485, Girley €65
We thank all that contribute.
Alzheimer’s Tea Day and Cake Sale on Thurs 2 May 10-2pm in Catherine McAuley Day Care Centre. Support greatly appreciated.
Tidy Towns Are Meeting in Community House, Carrick St on Thursday 2 May at 8pm.
All members and new members welcome.
Navan Choral Festival and Choir of the Year Comp on Saturday 11 May and Sunday 12 May in St. Mary’s Church and St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Navan. 30 choirs in attendance.
Alps Tuesday Interior Design - Bringing your home back to life.
ICA Meeting in Parish Hall Wed May 1 at 8.30. Jewellery demo.
Drumbaragh Parents Council thank all that contributed to recent collection. Total €973.
Kilmainham Lotto no winner. This week €3470.
Kells Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €2500
1 day reception/front office course in NMCDA in Kells on Mon 13 May Ph 49300.
Congrats to Paul Butler, Simon Deavey and Conaill Finn on winning All –Ireland u16 rugby title with Navan rugby Club.
CEMETERY DRAW 2002 RESULTS
€200 each – Kitty Nelson (Margaret Newman), Maureen Tierney (Rose Tormey), Thomas Carolan (Sean Maguire), Rosie Starr (Rose Lynch), John Joe Murray (John Joe Murray), Pauline Woods (Nora Newman),
€100 each –Ann Smyth (Enda Smyth), Byrne Sisters (Fr. John), John Lynch (Cathal McEntee), Catherine Molloy (Catherine Molloy), Teresa Clarke (Joan Horgan), Nan Cantwell (Nan Cantwell), John Newman (Nora Newman), Kevin Martin (Robert Flanagan),
€50 each – Fr. John and Fr. Liam (Fr. John), Anne Cheevers (Josephine Gogarty), Catherine McGuinness (Michael McGuinness), Hannah Grimes (Margaret Grimes), Susan Carry (Susan Carry), Michael Dever (Josephine Gogarty).
€50 each Promoters Prizes – Alice Doyle, Gerard McManus, Loyd, Mary Fitzpatrick, Betty Hegarty.
The Cemetery Committee thank all that promoted and subscribed to the Draw.