Church of St Colmcille Kells & Church of the Immaculate Conception Girley.
Mass Times: from 27th Oct.
Kells. Saturday. 7.30pm. Sunday. 9.00am, 11.00am, 12.15pm.Girley. Sunday. 10.00am.
Weekly Notices courtesy of Martin Grace,
Parish Office
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 7.30pm, Sunday 9oc, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Times of weekday Masses: Monday 7.45, Tues-Fri 7.45, 9.30, Sat 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 10am-8pm
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK
Monday: Masses at 7.45 and Padre Pio Mass 7.30. Marian Movement in Convent Chapel after Padre Pio Mass
Tuesday, Wedns Thurs: Masses at 7.45 and 9.30.
Friday: Masses at 9.30oc and 7.30. Saturday; Masses 10oc and 7.30pm.
Thursday: Confessions 7-7.30pm.Girley First Friday: Exposition Friday 10-8pm. Mass 8pm.
All Masses on First Friday are offered for names on List of Dead.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society – meeting in Parochial Hse Monday at 7pm(note change of Mass to facilitate 7.30 Mass)
MEETING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
A meeting of all Ministers of the Eucharist will take place in the Edmund Rice Centre this Monday (2 Dec) at 8.30pm.
CAROL SERVICE
Meath Diocesan Choir will present a concert of Christmas Carols in Kells Church on Sunday 15 Dec at 7.30pm. Proceeds in aid of St. Vincent de Paul Society
VOLUNTEER S NEEDED
As Christmas Masses approach the Parish Community needs:
Please contact the Parish Office
KELLS PIONEER ANNUAL MASS
Wed Dec 4 at 7.30, In the Parish Church. Fr. McGuckian, Spiritual Director will concelebrate Mass will be followed by Pioneer Dinner Dance in Head Arms. Tickets from Council Members.
NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into the Parish Community - Aimee Louise Ennis-Lynch, Andrew James Dempsey, Isaac Joshua Griffin, Cliona Sinead Monaghan, Caoimhe Bridget Woods.
Kilnacrott Night Vigil : First Sat (Dec 7) – bus from Farrell St 7.30pm. Details 41734.
Knock Night Vigil: Sat 7 Dec. Also Day Pilgrimage on Sunday 8 Dec. Details Marie Donoghue 42091.
Knock Night Vigil: Sat 7 Dec departing Kells 6.30. Ph 52336
Kells Credit Union: AGM in Headfort Arms on Tues 3 Dec at 8pm.
Recently Departed
May Tormay, Maudlin St. Nicholas Farrelly, died Dallas. Gertrude McMahon, Castletown.
Masses for Week
Sat (Nov 30) 7.30 – 3rd Ann – Peter Wade, Gardenrath Close.
Sunday( Dec 1) 11oc – 1st Ann – Mary Talbot, Sycamore Ave
Monday: 7.30 – 4th Ann – Andrew Fenton, Archdeaconry.
Tuesday: 9.30 – Mass for Nancy, Patrick, Margaret and Patrick Clarke, Rosmeen
Wedns: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Bridget Ennis, Calliaghstown.
Thursday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Mary Teresa Sweeney, Church St.
Saturday(Dec 7) 10oc – 4th Ann – Kathleen and John McGovern, Fair Green
7.30 –4th Ann - Mary and PJ Monaghan, the Carrick
Sunday( Dec 8) – 9oc – MM – Patrick Edward Martin Carney, Rockfield Rd
11oc – 1st Ann – John Rogers, St. Colmcille Villas.
Anniversary Masses
Matt and Rose Healy, Station House. Matthew and Julia 0’Rourke, Maudlin Rd
Michael Carroll, Oliver Plunkett Rd. Ellen Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Tommy and Kathleen Carry, Climber Hall Noel Olohan, Rockfield Rd
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2464 Girley €180. Weekly envelopes Kells€1973 Girley €135
We thank all that contribute
TROCAIRE
This week €1345 was sent to Trocaire from donations received through the parish. Thank you.
Drumbaragh School Parents Council – Cake Sale in Parish Hall on today Sunday 1 Dec, 9-2pm. Proceeds to Drumbaragh School.
Kells Faith and Light Group - Faith and Light is a Jean Vainer International Christian Association for young and not so young with special needs. The local ‘Faith and Light’ community meet on the Second Sunday of each month in the Edmund Rice Centre at 3pm. Further information from 40239.
Support Group for Parents with Children with Special Needs – First Wedns (Dec 4)
in Early Intervention Centre, Oldcastle Rd at 10—12 noon.
Kells Christmas Lights: Switch On by Santa Claus on Sunday 1 Dec at 4.30 in Farrell St. -children’s entertainment and carol singing.
Heritage Centre: Wedns 4 Dec – storytelling evening at 8pm, Fri Dec 6 – Crafts sale 10-5, also drama Spoonface Steinberg featuring Nicole Rourke at 8.30, Fri Dec 6 – Drama at 8.30, Sat 7 Dec – Christmas Crafts 10-5. All welcome to all the events.
Kells PTAA: The PTAA Peter Rogers and Daniel Carry every success in North Leinster Pioneers Talent Competition on Sunday Dec 1 at 2.30pm. in St. Vincent De Paul Hall. All welcome.
Vard Sisters: Concert in St. Mary’s Navan on Thurs next (Dec 5) at 8pm. Tickets €21.
Mental Health Assoc: Visit to St. Joseph’s Trim Tues 3 Dec. Bus from car park at 6.30.
REHAB CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR – Sun Dec 8 in Ardboyne Hotel 1-6pm.Adm €2.
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €3500. Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2670
Alps - Tuesday Christmas Wreaths
Round Towers: Meeting on Wedns 4 Dec at 9.30 in Gaelic Centre. Race night Sat 7 Dec in Westway at 9pm.
Gaeil Colmcille lotto – no winner. Jackpot 28 Nov €7500. AGM in Gaelic Centre of Fri 6 Dec at 8.30.
Kells and District Horticultural Society: Flower Demo by Mary Saul on Tues Dec 3 at 8pm in Edmund Rice Centre.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 7.30pm, Sunday 9oc, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Times of weekday Masses: Monday 7.45, Tues-Fri 7.45, 9.30, Sat 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 10am-8pm
SPECIAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE
On Thurs Dec 19 there will be a special reconciliation Service in Kells Church at 8pm in preparation for the celebration of the Feast of Christmas.
People who wish to meet the Lord in the Sacrament of Reconciliation that evening will be asked to approach the Sanctuary as if they were coming to Holy Communion. You then approach one of the priests and simply say ‘I am sorry for my sins – I ask God’s forgiveness’ (or similar words). If there is a particular sin or area of your life you wish to mention, you can also do so. Then the priests will give you absolution.
A large number of visiting priests will be present.
CAROL SERVICE
Meath Diocesan Choir will present a concert of Christmas Carols in Kells Church on Sunday next 15 Dec at 7.30pm. Proceeds in aid of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Tickets (€5) available from St. Vincent de Paul, the Parish Office or at the Church door on the night.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
As the 8th of Dec falls on a Sunday this year, the Feast is celebrated on Monday 9th. It is NOT a Holyday of Obligation. Masses in Kells will be at 7.45am and 9.30am and in Girley at 8pm.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL COLLECTION
The Annual Church gate Collection for the local St. Vincent de Paul Society will take place tonight Saturday and at all Masses tomorrow in Kells and Girley. Your generous support is requested
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
A reminder to those who have decided to be involved in this work, that there will be a meeting on Monday next (Dec 9) at 8pm in the Edmund Rice Centre.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As Christmas Masses approach the Parish Community needs:
Please contact the Parish Office
PARISH LITURGY MEETING
A short meeting will be held on Sat next (Dec 14) in the Parochial House after the Vigil Mass
DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
From this weekend Holy Communion will be distributed at the top of the Church
and at the main intersection. Ministers of the Eucharist are asked to collect their new guidelines in the Sacristy.
GIRLEY CHRISTMAS PARTY: Thurs 12 Dec in Girley Hall at 12.30. Final Draw will take place at party. Please return all cards before that date.
GIRLEY CHRISTMAS PARTY WHIST: Sat 14 Dec at 9oc in Girley Hall.
Masses for Week
Sat (Dec 7) 7.30 – 4th Ann – Mary and PJ Monaghan, the Carrick
Sun (Dec 8) – 9oc – MM – Patrick Martin Edward Carney, Rockfield Rd
11oc – 1st Ann – John Rogers, St. Colmcille Villas
Tuesday 9.30 – 5th Ann – Tommie Farrell, Carnaross.
Wedns: 9.30 – 1st Ann – Bried Daly, Dublin
Thursday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – Anne Fitzsimons, Suffolk St
Friday: 9.30 – 2nd Ann Liam Maguire and 5th Ann – Marie McConnell, St. Brigid’s Tce
Saturday (Dec 14): 10oc –Month’s Memory – John 0’Rourke, Maudlin Rd.
7.30 – 4th Ann – Michael McGovern, Fair Green
Sunday (Dec 15) – 9oc – Month’s Memory – James Denning, Gardenrath Rd.
11oc – Month’s Memory – Agnes Jordan, Drumbaragh
Anniversary Masses
John C. Tobin. Rosmeen John and Rose Smyth, Castle St
Pat and Ellen Smyth, Moyaughter William, Mary and Jimmy Carry, Sheeney
John, Jane and Jimmy Smith, Suffolk St James and Mary Ann Smith, Calliaghstown
Elizabeth Murphy, St, Colmcille Villas (4) Tommy Yore, Sheeney, Loyd
Matthew and Jane Grimes, Drumbaragh
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2273, Girley €238, weekly envelopes Kells €2230 Girley €80
We thank all that contribute.
Annual Dues: we thank the residents of Rosmeen, Fyanstown, Grange, Syddenrath, the Orchard, Lower Courtyard and Blackarch Wood and collector Mary Fitzpatrick for their help and generosity.
COMMUNITY HOUSE, CARRICK ST: Annual Church gate Collection Sat and Sun 14/15 Dec.
Kindly support.
ZAMBIAN IMMERSION PROJECT POBAILSCOIL CHIARAIN
Pupils from Pobalscoil Kells continue their fundraising efforts in order to participate in voluntary work in Mazabuka, Zambia next year. The students will be bag packing on Sat 14 Dec 2002. The pupils hope to fundraise for the cost of their trip building a well and buying medical supplies. Further information from Pobalscoil Chiarain 51551.
Heritage Centre – Thurs 12 Dec – Exhibition of paintings and drawings by Patrick Morris at 8pm – runs for 10 days.
Handball Lotto -€3500 – winner James Caffrey. This week €500
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2870 AGM Friday 13 Dec at 8.30 in McAuley Centre.
Kilmainham Ladies Club: Party Night 19 Dec in Headfort Arms. Ph Kathleen 40009/40434 or Geraldine 40102 before Dec 9.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society: Silver Circle Monster Draw on Thurs 19 Dec in
V de P Hall. €10 per entry. Contact any member of the Society. All welcome to join.
Christmas Fare: Parish Hall every Saturday (4-9.30) and Sunday (9 – 9.30pm) until
Christmas. Hand made Christmas Cards, holly trees, candles holders, items of fun, mosaic mirrors, arts and crafts etc. Come along and paint an angel for charity.
Found: sum of money in Kells Sat (Nov 30) in Kells. Contact Parish Office or 49211.
Lost: Ladies glasses early last week. Ph 40217.
Lost: Large amount of money Wed 4 Dec. Contact Parish Office.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 7.30pm, Sunday 9oc, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Times of weekday Masses: Monday 7.45, Tues-Fri 7.45, 9.30, Sat 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
SPECIAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE
On Thurs next Dec 19 there will be a special reconciliation Service in Kells Church at 8pm in preparation for the Feast of Christmas. People who wish to meet the Lord in the Sacrament of Reconciliation that evening will be asked to approach the Sanctuary as if they were coming to receive the Lord in Holy Communion. You then go to one of the priests and say words such as ‘I am sorry for my sins – I ask God’s forgiveness’ ‘I am sorry for all my sins especially - - -‘. Then the priests will give you absolution. A large number of priests will be present.
CAROL SERVICE
The 170 voice Meath Diocesan Choir will present a concert of Christmas Carols in Kells Church this Sunday evening 15 Dec at 7.30pm. Proceeds in aid of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Tickets at door €5. All welcome.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Volunteers to act, as stewards at the 12.15 Christmas Day Mass are needed. Kindly contact Parish Office.
LM/FM Mass
The Vigil Mass next Saturday (21 Dec) evening will be recorded by LMFM Radio and will be broadcast the following morning at 9.10am
ST. COLUMBA’S CAROL SERVICE
The Annual Carol Service will take place in St. Columba’s Church Sunday 22 Dec at 6.30pm. Silver Band will attend. All welcome.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR: Flowers for Christmas Altar greatly appreciated by Altar Society. Kindly leave in Sacristy before Monday 23 Dec.
RTE and RELIGIOUS ADVERTISING
‘What a strange society we live in. It is acceptable to encourage others to ‘believe’ in a pint of Guinness, but you are prohibited from advocating belief in God through advertising on the national airwaves.
And for this wondrous wisdom we pay a television licence fee’ (Letter to Irish Tines, 10 Dec 2002)
Recently Departed
Jim Williams, Grange
Masses for Week
Sat (Dec 14) 7.30 – 4th Ann – Michael McGovern, Fair Green
Sun (Dec 15) 9oc – MM – James Denning, Gardenrath Rd.
11oc – MM– Agnes Jordan, Drumbaragh.
Tuesday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Mary Dunne, Cookstown.
Wednesday 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Sheila 0’Reilly, Ballyjamesduff
Friday: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Paddy Mulvany, Carrick St
Saturday (Dec 21) 10oc – 5th Ann – Bridie Madden, Glenview, Kilmainham
7.30 – 4th Ann – Lil and Frances Barrett, Kenlis Place
Sunday (Dec 22) 9oc – MM – May Tormay, Maudlin Rd
11oc – Month’s Memory – Jack Olohan, Rockfield Rd.
Anniversary Masses
McMahon Family, Bective St Ellen Finnegan, Maudlin St Francis Farrelly, Kilmainham Owen and Josephine Flood, Suffolk St, Ann and Harry Ryan, late Carrick St, Brady Family, Gardenrath Rd, Clarke Family, Church View, Catherine and William Doherty, Nobber, Anna Conway (nee Flood) – Derbyshire.
John and Teresa Black, Fair Green (2) Teresa Rogers, Bective St
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2296, Girley €167, weekly envelopes Kells €2355 Girley €285
We thank all that contribute.
KELLS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Christmas Show Mon 23 Dec starting 10am. From 3pm indoor arena with Santa Claus, live crib, donations at the crib of non-perishable food. Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul. Adm. free. Details 46998.
Kells Silver Band: Church gate collection Sat and Sun 21/22.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society: Silver Circle Monster Draw on Thurs 19 Dec in
V de P Hall. €10 per entry. Contact any member of the Society. All welcome to join.
Handball Lotto – €500 – Colm McCole, this week €500. AGM Sun 15 Dec in Club 3pm.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €3070.
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto – no winner. Jackpot 12 Nov €7800. Children’s Party Sunday 15 Dec at 3pm.
Lost: Wallet with sum of money Thurs 4 Nov Ph 49682.
Lost: Gold Bracelet. Ph 41424 or 087 9821271.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 7.30pm, Sunday 9am, 11am and 12.15. Girley 10am.
Times of weekday Masses: Monday 7.45am, Tues-Fri 7.45am, 9.30am, Sat 10am.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11am, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3pm.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS
CONFESSIONS –Kells. Tuesday (Christmas Eve): 12-1pm, 3-8pm.Girley 4-5pm.
MASSES - Wednesday: Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord.
Kells 9pm (Vigil), 9am, 11am and 12.15. Girley, 8pm(Vigil) and 10am.
The Parish Choir will sing at the Christmas Vigil Mass and at the 11oc Mass on Christmas Day, The Silver Band will play at the 9oc Mass and the Folk Group will sing at the 12.15 Family Mass on Christmas Day.
ADORATION: Monday and Tues 8am-8pm
No Adoration Wedns or Thursday, Friday 10-8pm.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers (male or female) are needed to steward the 12.15 Mass on Christmas Day.Contact Parish Office.
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS
Christmas Day is an Offering Day.
You are asked to use the WHITE envelope from your Box of Envelopes or an ordinary envelope with name and address. Envelopes should be deposited in the collection box at the doors of the Church and not on the collection plates, if possible. The Offertory Collection on Christmas Day is also part of the Offering Day
PAUPERS CEMETERY: Kells UDC invite all to the Annual Commemoration at the Pauper’s Cemetery, Loyd on Christmas Day at 12oc.
ST. COLUMBA’S CAROL SERVICE
The Annual Carol Service will take place in St. Columba’s Church Sunday 22 Dec at 6.30pm. Silver Band will attend. All welcome.
MASSES FOR WEEK:
Thursday (Feast of St. Stephen): Mass at 11oc, Friday and Saturday: Mass at 10oc.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR: Flowers for Christmas Altar greatly appreciated by Altar Society. Kindly leave in Sacristy before Monday 23 Dec
Readers for January 2003
Sat 7.30 – Ann Moloney, 9oc- Patrick Duff, John Griffin. 11oc – Martin Flanagan.12.15 – Eileen O’Reilly
Special Ministers of the Eucharist – Group 1.
Recently Departed
Eugene Monaghan, Beechlawn. Seamus McDermott, Clonabraney
Masses for Week
Sat (Dec21) 7.30pm – 4th Ann – Lil and Frances Barrett, Kenlis Place
Sun (Dec 22) 9am – MM – May Tormay, Maudlin St
11am – MM – Jack Olohan, Rockfield Rd.
Tuesday: 7.45am – 1st Ann – Tom Glennon, Crumlin.
9.30am – 4th Ann – Mary V and Christopher Kiernan, Maudlin St.
Thursday: St. Stephen’s Day – 11am – 3rd Ann – Mattie Morris, Circular Rd.
Friday: 10am - 2nd Ann – Kathleen Grace, Kenlis Crescent
Sat(Dec 28) 10am – 5th Ann – Kitty and Kit Cummins, Balrath
7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Eddie Dolan, Carrick St.
Sun (Dec 29) 11am – 1st Ann – Annie Newman, Kilmainham
Anniversary Masses
Josephine and Thomas Carpenter, Church View Paddy Manning, 0’Growney Tce. Brigid Morris, Newmarket St Francis Morris, Newmarket St Peter Nelson, Kilmainham Deceased members of Lee Family, Suffolk St Deceased members of Grimes Family, Boolies, Balrath. Martin and Sadie Sherry, Oristown. Joe and Bertha Sherry, Rosmeen. Des and Mary Sherry, Navan. Mullen Faily, Rosmeen.
Deceased members of Morris Family, Church Lane. John and Harriet McGovern, Carrick St. Kathleen Campbell, Loyd (3) Margaret 0’Sullivan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Bernard and Nora 0’Mahony, Tierworker. Samuel (Sonny) Black, Kilmainham
Pat Bell, Beechlawn. Kathleen and Joseph Bell. Jimmy Butler, Kilmainham
Paddy Hoey, Kilmainham. Cornelius and Maisie McCarthy, Balrath Rd.
Dympna McGovern, Climber Hall. James and Margaret Black, Loyd. Kitty and Eileen Black, Loyd. Pad Black, Kenlis Cres. John and Teasie Black, Fair Green. Sam and Nancy Black, Palmerstown. Bridie Tiernan, Headfort Grove. Sean Tormey, Headfort Grove. John, Mary Kate and Maura Tormey, Church View. Philip McDermott, Carnaross. Josie and Hugh McMahon, 0’Growney Tce.
Girley Silver Circle:
Final Draw - €100 – Joe Fox, Nancy Farnan, €50 – Margaret Flood, Aidan Dollard, Margaret Farrell, Bernie Dollard,
€25 – Alice Doyle, Richard Dunne, Christy Comaskey, Gerry Sheridan.
Many thanks to all whom contributed.
KELLS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE:
Christmas Show Mon 23 Dec starting 10am. From 3pm indoor arena with Santa Claus, live crib, donations at the crib of non-perishable food. Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul. Adm. free. Details 46998.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2188, Girley €207. Weekly envelopes Kells €2118 Girley €65
We thank all that contribute weekly.
Handball Lotto – one winner. This week €1000
We wish all our parishioners and friends, at home and abroad, a Holy and Peaceful Christmas.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 7.30pm,
Sunday 9am, 11am and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Times of weekday Masses: Monday 7.45am, Tues-Fri 7.45am, 9.30am, Sat 10am
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11am, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm.
Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3pm.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
JANUARY 1 2003 – WORLD DAY FOR PEACE
Since January 1967, January 1 has been designated ‘world day for peace’. In the light of the new born Prince of Peace, this day is reserved for intense prayer for peace, education towards peace and those values inextricably linked with it, such as liberty, fraternal solidarity, the dignity of the human person, respect for nature, the right to work, the sacredness of human life, and the denunciation of injustices which trouble the conscience of humanity and threaten peace.
ADORATION- Monday to Friday: 10-8pm.
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK
Monday : Padre Pio Mass at 10am (note change of time)
Monday to Saturday: Mass at 10am (except Wednesday 12noon)
Wednesday: New Year’s Day. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Mass at 12 noon only.
Friday: First of the Month. Mass at 10am. No Evening Mass.
Girley First Friday: Exposition 10-8pm. Mass in Girley 8pm.
First Friday Calls
Fr. Liam will attend the sick and housebound on Wedns and Thursday 8/9 Jan 2003,and Fr. John on Friday 10 Jan.
CHRISTMAS IN OUR PARISH
A word of appreciation is due to all those who were directly involved in planning and executing the ceremonies in the Parish at Christmas – in particular the Sacristans, Organists, Choir, Folk Group and Silver Band, those who prepared the cribs and decorated the Churches, and the Parish Liturgy Committee.
Readers for January 2003
Sat 7.30 – Ann Moloney, 9oc- Patrick Duff, John Griffin. 11oc – Martin Flanagan .2.15 – Eileen O’Reilly
Special Ministers of the Eucharist – Group 1.
9.30 Readers for January 2003
Bernard Flanagan (Jan 6-11), Seamus Dowds (Jan 13-17), Patsy Butler (Jan 20-25), Victor Duffy (Jan 27 – Feb 1)
7.45 Readers for January 2003
Sr. Kathleen (Jan 7 – 11), Val Mulvany (Jan13-17), Anne Griffin (Jan 20-24), Tom 0’Doherty (Jan 27-31).
Newly Baptised
We welcome into the Parish Community Christopher 0’Byrne, Benjamin Shine, Evan Kennedy and Abbie Louise Needle.
Kilnacrott – Night Vigil Sat 4 Jan. Bus leaves Farrell St 7.15pm Ph 41734.
Recently Departed
Mrs. Keating Rockfield, Kells
Masses for Week
Sat (Dec 28) 7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Eddie Dolan, Carrick St
Sun (Dec 29) 11am- 1st Ann – Annie Newman, Kilmainham
Monday: 10am – 4th Ann – Marie Carry, Lord Ed St
Tuesday: 10am – 2nd Ann – Sean Brennan, late Archdeaconry
Wedns: 12noon Mass – World Day of Peace.
Saturday(Jan 4): 10am – 1st Ann – Peter Farrell, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
7.30pm – 2nd Ann – John Mallon, Archdeaconry.
Anniversary Masses
Mary Carry, Bective St Leonard Cantwell, Carrick St Marcella Connell, Carrick St
Patrick and Margaret Farrelly, Boolies, Balrath. Willie and Nancy Kiernan, Oliver Plunkett Rd. (2)
Annual Dues:We thank the residents of Carrick Court and collector Anne Moore for their help and generosity.
‘ The New Year’s unwritten page we view
As a lea field to plough and sow,
The memory of weeds from the last
Turned page comes through
But only matters what this year we grow.’
(Patrick Kavanagh)
We wish all our parishioners and friends, at home and abroad, a very Happy, Holy and Peaceful New Year.