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
Parish News2003 Parish News2002
Priest on Duty – Fr. Shortall 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, 2-3pm, 7 – 7.30pm, after Vigil Mass
Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3am.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION
Candles (names attached) may be left on the table in the Sanctuary for blessing.
CONFIRMATION COMMITMENT CEREMONIES
At Masses on the weekend of Feb 8/9 the Confirmation children and their parents will make a public commitment in preparation for the Sacrament.
St. Colmcille and Drumbaragh School will do so at 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass, and Our Lady of Mercy Primary School at the 11am Mass.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The next meeting will take place Mon 10 Feb at 8.30pm in Parochial House.
ACCORD
Accord (formerly Catholic Advisory Marriage Council) are hosting a special day for married couples on Sunday 9 Feb 2003 (10-4pm) at the Ardboyne Hotel. The purpose of the day is to present marriage in a positive light, to highlight its importance and restore confidence and hope in this important sacrament.
This year the invitation goes out to those couples married in the last ten years. The day will be conducted by Accord Facilitators and will conclude with Mass presided over by Bishop Smith.
If interested please contact the Parish Office before Sunday 2 Feb.
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK
Padre Pio Mass Monday 7.30. Marian Movement of Priests after Mass in Convent Chapel.
Confessions Thursday 7-8pm
Friday: First of the Month. No 9.30 Mass, evening Mass 7.30pm.
Masses offered for names on List of Dead.
Girley First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10-8pm. Mass 8pm.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting Monday Feb 3 in Parochial Hse at 7pm.
CANDLEMAS OFFERINGS
Today Sunday Feb 2 is an Offering Day. You are asked to kindly use the WHITE envelope from your box or an ordinary envelope with name and address.
CHARISMATIC RENEWAL PRAYER MEETING
Every Wedns in Edmund Rice Centre at 8pm. All welcome
Recently Departed
Therese Murphy, Hurdlestown, John Fahy (brother of Br. Martin Fahy) died London
Masses for Week
Sat (Feb 1)7.30pm – 5th Ann – Elsie Dever, Cavan Rd.
Sun (Feb 2)– 11am – MM – Michael Butler, Newmarket St
Monday 7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Peter McKeown, Headfort Grove
Tues 9.30am – 4th Ann – Josephine and Edward Farrell, Castle St.
Thursday: 9.30am– 3rd Ann – Maria and Jan Mazurek, Poland.
Saturday (Feb 8) 10am – 5th Ann – Rosie Farrell, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
7.30 p.m.– 1st Ann Joan and 4th Ann Peter Shipp, London
Anniversary Masses
Matt and Rose Healy, Station House Bernadette 0’Keeffe, Ballintubber
John and Mary Staunton, St. Colmcille Villas. Brenda Burke, Drewstown.
Mary Ann and Thomas Brady, Fair Green (3) Kathleen Black (nee Morris) Carrick St
Olive McGovern, Fair Green Deceased members of Madden Family, Kilmainham George McGuinness. Loyd. Jim, Sheila and Dermot Grimes, Church View (3)
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2257 Girley €180, Weekly envelops Kells €2095, Girley €60
We thank all that contribute
St. Colmcille’s Boys School Parents Council: Parents are invited to a meeting in the Boys School on Tues 11 Feb at 8pm. Speakers Dr. Vincent Moloney (‘The Ten Commandments’) and Dr. Ann Marie Tully (‘Childhood Nutrition’). Adm. free and all welcome.
Divine Mercy Conference: RDS Dublin 15 and 16 Feb. Details Fia 49391 or Patricia 41272
Eureka Open Day: Sunday Feb 2, 3-5pm. 6th class and their families are all welcome.
Meath Childcare Committee: Open Day Information Meeting for childminders and individual interested in starting a Childminding Service. Details 73010.
Meath Mental Health Services, Meath VEC and Meath Library: Public Mental Health
Information Talks in Library, Navan Tuesday 4 Feb 7.30-9.30. Speaker John Columb on ‘Alcohol Problems and the Family’
Kells Pioneer Council: Best of luck to Daniel Carry in Leinster Pioneer Talent Competition in Wexford this weekend. PTAA Collection this weekend Feb 1 and 2
Kells Civil Defence:
First Aid Classes in Iona Hall every Thursday 8.30pm. New members welcome.
Special Olympics:
Table Quiz 25 Feb in Headfort Arms 8pm. €10 per table of 4 (two person must be under 18).
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1000
Kilmainham Lotto – No winner. This week €4470.
Kells ICA – Wedns Feb 5 at 8.30pm in Parish Hall.
First Aid Classes – anyone interested in joining or setting up First Aid Classes in Kells please attend meeting Monday 3 Feb at 9pm in Gaelic Centre.
Yoga with Frankie in Iona Hall Tues 4 Feb 8pm Ph 40347
Alps – Tuesday Talk by Ned Rispin in VEC 10-30-12.30.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society present 27th Panto ‘Snow White and Seven Dwarfs’ written and directed by John Grant open this Sunday 2 Feb and runs until Sunday Feb 9 in St. Vincent de Paul Hall, Kells. Booking office 41844. Great show with best of local talent, not to be missed.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Ph 40213.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11am, 2-3pm, 7 – 7.30pm, after Vigil Mass
Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3am.Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION
The Parish Community welcomes the candidates for Confirmation and their parents as they make a public commitment at two of the Masses in the Parish this weekend.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The next meeting takes place on Monday 10 Feb at 8.30pm in the Parochial House.
The main item on the agenda is the interior of the Parish Church
PARISH VISITATION
During the coming weeks, Fr. John will visit the homes in St. Colmcille Villas, Willie Black Cres and Archdeaconry while Fr. Liam will continue the visitation of homes in the Rockfield area.
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
The next meeting takes place on Monday 17 Feb at 8pm in Parochial Hse.
St. Colmcille’s Boys School Parents Council: Parents are invited to a meeting in the Boys School on Tues 11 Feb at 8pm. Speakers Dr. Vincent Moloney (‘The Ten Commandments’) and Dr. Ann Marie Tully (‘Childhood Nutrition’). Adm. free and all welcome..
Recently Departed
Lucy Kavanagh. Calliaghstown. Marie Everett, Drogheda
Masses for Week
Sat (Feb 8) 7.30pm – 1st Ann Joan Shipp and 4th Ann Peter Shipp, London
Tuesday: 9.30am – 3rd Ann – Bernadette and Jimmy Gilligan, Mullingar
Saturday (Feb 15) 10am – 3rd Ann – Mary Sheridan, Moynalty.
7.30pm - 2nd Ann – Elsie Smith, Headfort Grove
Sunday (Feb 16) 9am – Mass for Dinah Faulkner (nee Maguire) late Carrick St died Liverpool recently
11am – 1st Ann – Peggy McMahon, Maudlin Rd
Anniversary Masses
Dan Conaty, Sycamore Ave. Jim and Rosaleen Keenan, Maudlin Rd
Mary Josephine Boylan. Circular Rd. James and Mary Casserly, Springville
Mary Ann and James Smith, Calliaghstown. John (Jack) Barrett, Canon St
Caffrey Family, Gardenrath. John Griffin, Gardenrath
Peter, Mary and Jim Quigley, Gardenrath Michael Friary, Loyd
Stephen and Ultan Tormay, Climber Hall McMahon Family, Church View
Michael Moriarity, Gardenrath Close Christopher, Annie and Michael Rourke, St. Patrick’s Tce. Hugh and Mary McHugh, Bective St
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2262, Girley €161,envelopes
(Candlemas Offerings) €5100
CAKE SALE: After 11oc and 12.15 Masses today Feb 9 in Parish Hall. Proceeds to Irish Medical Missionaries of Mary in Tanzania
Special Olympics: Table Quiz 25 Feb in Headfort Arms 8pm. €10 per table of 4 (two person must be under 18).
Irish Epilepsy Association – collection Sat/Sun 8/9 Feb.
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (Louth/Meath Branch) – collection Sat/Sun 15/16 Feb.
Alps: Tuesday Ann Ward-Carroll Reflexology
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto – no winner. Jackpot Thursday 6 €1800 70’s Night and Buffet in Head Arms Fri 21 Feb. Tickets from Committee.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €4670
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1500
Drumbaragh GFC Lotto – no winner. This week €2600. Membeship due before March 1.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Re-opons Monday 10 Feb at 8.15. New members welcome.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society: Snow White – last 3 performances Sat
8pm and Sunday 8pm and matinee Sunday 3pm. Not to be missed.
Found: Sum of money Fri 24 Jan in Canon St Ph 40164
Lost: Rosary Beads (wooden). Ph 44638.
Lost: Necklace around Church car park 31 Jan. Ph 087 8042096.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam 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, 2-3pm, 7 – 7.30pm, after Vigil Mass
Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3am.Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
‘LOVE TENDERLY’
Join us as we explore creative ways of living and celebrating God’s love through the human experience of love. Five weekly sessions will be held during Lent beginning Monday 10 March at 8pm in Edmund Rice Centre, Bective St. Contact Irene 40283 or Linda 49119 after 4pm.
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
Next Meeting on Monday 17 Feb at 8pm in Parochial Hse.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
THE Parish Community thanks those who have volunteered as well as those who were nominated as Eucharistic Ministers. The short course of preparation will begin immediately after Easter. Each person will be written to well in advance of the first meeting.
GIRLEY HALL
Tues 18 Feb Committee Meeting at 9pm. Thurs 20 Feb Friendship Club at 10am. Sat 22 Feb Partner Whist at 9pm Friday 28 Feb in Brays Table Quiz at 9.30pm sharp in aid of Friendship Club
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
LIAM LAWTON CONCERT
Takes place in St. Mary’s Navan on Sunday 23 Feb at 8pm. Tickets (€15) available at A and M Kells Shopping Centre and will also be available on the night. Further details 087 7997460
PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE FOR LENT(Lectio Divina)
Six Thursdays commencing March 4 in Dowdstown Hse, Navan (21407)
CHARITY DONATIONS
We thank the parishioners who have returned the Tax Certificate on Donations to Charities to the Parish Office. Any outstanding forms may be returned before March 1.
Recently Departed
Michael Smith, late Screebogue, Moynalty died in America
Kelvin Rayment, died Peterborough, England
Christopher Maguire, late Maudlin St died in Canada
Pat McKervey, Enniskillen
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat Feb 15 7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Elsie Smith, Headfort Grove
Sunday Feb 16 – 9am – Dinah Faulkner (nee Maguire) late Carrick St who died in Liverpool recently.
11am – 1st Ann – Peggy McMahon. Maudlin Rd.
Tuesday 9.30am – 3rd Ann – Alice 0’Reilly, Rodstown
Thursday: 9.30 am– 5th Ann - Anne Conaty, Archdeaconry Glebe
Friday: 9.30am – 1st Ann – Teresa Reilly, Maudlin Rd (3)
Saturday (Feb 22) 10am – 3rd Ann – Frank 0’Dowd, Maudlin Rd
7.30pm - 5th Ann – Bertie Reilly, Archdeaconry
Sunday (Feb 23) 9am – MM – Jim Williams, Grange.
11am – MM – John Maguire, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
Anniversary Masses
John Collins, Oakley Park. Jimmy McDonnell, Columba Tce
Frank Fitzsimons, Headfort Rd Paddy Murphy, Rockfield Rd
Bridget Finnegan (nee Smith) late Farrell St and Leicester. Mary Mooney (nee Smith) late Farrell St and Leicester. Paddy Ward, Kilmainham
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes. Kells €2351 Girley €223, weekly envelopes Kells €2080 Girley €85
We thank all that contribute.
Meath Peace Group: Public Talk ‘Acts of Completion and Beyond – Beginning the Reconciliation Process – St. Columban’s College, Navan on Tues 18 Feb at 8pm.
Special Olympics: Table Quiz 25 Feb, in Headfort Arms 8pm. €10 per table of 4 (2 person must be under 18).
Second Annual Farming Seminar: Lismullin Conference Centre Thurs 20 Feb at 1.30pm. Details John 086 8565567 or Lismullin 01 6760731
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Every Monday at 8.15pm. This week Joy Lodge. New members welcome.
Zambian Immersion Programme: Coffee Morn in Drumbaragh School on Sat 22 Feb staring 12 noon. All welcome.
Alps: Tuesday Michelle Waters (Keep Fit)
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €2000.
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto – no winner. Jackpot 13 Feb €1950. 70’s night and buffet in Headfort Arms 21 Feb. Tickets from Committee.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week €2800. Membership now due.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Shortall 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, 2-3pm, 7 – 7.30pm, after Vigil Mass
Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3am. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
All are invited to join with the women of all nations in a service of prayer on Friday March 7 at 8pm in St. Colmcille’s Church Kells. The theme of this year’s service is ‘HOLY SPIRIT FILL US’ and it has been prepared by the women of Lebanon.
‘LOVE TENDERLY’
Join us as we explore creative ways of living and celebrating God’s love through the human experience of love. Five weekly sessions will be held during Lent beginning Monday 10 March at 8pm in Edmund Rice Centre, Bective St. Contact Irene 40283 or Linda 49119 after 4pm
PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE FOR LENT(Lectio Divina)
Six Thursdays commencing March 4 in Dowdstown Hse, Navan (21407)
COPING WITH BEREAVEMENT AND GRIEF
A public talk on Tuesday March 4 at 7.30pm in the Co. Library, Navan. Speaker Ann Rock
LIAM LAWTON IN CONCERT
St. Mary’s Church Navan tonight Sunday 23 Feb 8pm. Tickets (€15) from A and M Newsagents, Kells Shopping Centre
Readers for March
Sat 7.30pm – Aidan Wall / Claire Brady, Sun 9am – Thomas Skelly / Carol Malone
11oc – Pamela Rogers.12.15 – John Murphy / Paul Mooney
Special Ministers for March – Group 3
7.45 Readers for March
Phil Sheridan (March 3-7), Sr. Kathleen (March 10-14), Val Mulvany (March 18-21), Anne Griffin (March 24-28)
9.30/8pm Readers for March
Seamus Dowds (March 4-8, 9.30), Carol Malone (March 5-7, 7.30pm), Frank Motherway (March 11-15, 9.30), Eileen 0’Reilly (March 10 -14 7.30pm), John Grant
( March 18-22, 9.30), Paddy Curran (March 18-22 7.30pm), P.J. McCaffrey (March 24-29, 9.30), Marion Reilly (March 24-28 7.30pm).
LOURDES INVALID FUND
Annual collection Sat 1 March and Sun 2 March. The collection helps to finance a visit of the infirm to Lourdes.
Recently Departed
Peter McGinley, Oliver Plunkett Rd. Thomas McCormack, Tipperary. Denis Heavin, late the Grove Farrell St
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Feb 22) 7.30pm – 5th Ann – Bertie Reilly, Archdeaconry.
Sun (Feb 22) 9am – MM – Jim Williams, Grange. 11oc – MM – John Maguire, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
Friday: 9.30 – MM - Lucy Kavanagh, Calliaghstown. Sat (March 1) 10am – 4th Ann – Margaret Smith, Church View
7.30pm – 4th Ann – Kathleen Kelly, Maple Drive.Sun (March 2) 11am – 1st Ann – Nancy Clarke, Rosmeen
12.15 – MM – May Kiernan, Market St
Anniversary Masses
Julia and Matthew Rourke, Maudlin Rd. John Tormay, Maudlin St
Frank Vanderlick, Belgium. Patrick Goggin, South Wales. Matthew and Norah Lynch, Johnsbrook.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2545, Girley €176. Weekly envelopes Kells €1600,Girley €80
We thank all that contribute.
Releasing Your Voice: Lani 0’Hanlon, a creative therapist, will help you explore your unique vocal expression in the world. She encourages singers and non-singers to get in touch with their natural voice through movement, colour and creativity. Sat March 1, 10-5pm. Cost €65. Details 01 8352156.
New Korean Martial Arts (Korean Instructor): Classes commence in Eureka Sports Hall from Tues 4 March at 6.30pm (children) and 7.30pm (teens and adults). Free Open Day Sat 1 March at 3pm. Details 01- 6719162, 086 - 3894612.
CAVAN COLLEGE INFORMATION DAY
Thurs Feb 27, 11am-9pm. Information on courses, grants, career options etc, Details 049-433 2633.
Alps Tuesday – Keep Fit with Michelle Waters
Handball Club – no winner. This week €2500. Congrats to Brian Carroll of Headfort Park who won All Ireland Colleges Final last weekend.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €5070
Gaeil Colmcille Ladies Football Team – collection Feb 22/23.
North Meath Communities Development Association: Open meeting to discuss summer camps on Thurs Feb 27, 2-4pm at headquarters in Kenlis Place. Details Colette 49300.