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The Annual Masss will be celebrated at Loughcrew, Oldcastle on Sunday July 6 at 3pm. Archbishop Sean Brady will celebrate the Mass and preach. All welcome.

ST. COLMCILLE’S CEMETERY

Our caretaker is busy controlling the growth of grass. Some graves are very overgrown and unsightly; we appeal to plotholders to attend to them, as the Cemetery Committee is reluctant to interfere.

CCTV

Closed Circuit TV Cameras will soon be installed inside the Church and on Church Grounds. This is necessary, as both Shrine and Trocaire donation boxes, have been tampered with.

Handball Club: Mass Tuesday 7 July at 7.30pm in Clubrooms

Recently Departed

Eddie Irwin, late Fair Green died England. Bridget Cahill, Oldcastle

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat (July 5) 7.30pm- 4^th Ann – Paddy Kiernan. Bective St.

Sun (July 6 ) 9am – Ist Ann – Larry Manning, Dulane

Sun (July 6) 11am – MM – Seamus Dunne, Kilmainham

Sat (July 12) 10am – 5^th Ann –Jim Mulroy, Drumbaragh

7.30pm – 1^st Ann – Kathleen Fitzsimons, Climber Hall

Sunday (July 13) 11am – MM – Phil Quigley, Gardenrath

12.15 – MM – Pat Devin, Bective St

Anniversary Masses

Dessie McEntegart, Headfort Park Kieran Daly, Kilmainham

Paddy Reddy, Cavan Rd Harry Newman, Kilmainham. Margaret Black, Loyd

Wedding Mass: Girley Thursday 1pm

COLLECTIONS

Peter’s Pence €3700, weekly development envelopes Kells €1580, Girley €70

We thank all that contribute weekly

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity:

Maple Drive, Elm Grove (Elizabeth Smyth)

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €3070

Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Mini Marathon Cards please return before July 11 in order to make presentation to st. Luke’s.

Drumbaragh Lotto: No winner, this week €4200.

Kells Handball Lotto €500 = Noel Brogan, Athboy, this week €500.

Kells UDC: Vacancy for post of temporary part-time school warden. Applications forms from Town Hall. Closing date Monday 14 July.

Round Towers: Meeting Wedns July 7 at 9.30pm in Gaelic Centre.

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13th July

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, 2-3pm, 7 – 7.30pm, after Vigil Mass

Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3pm. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament : Monday – Friday 8am-8pm

DAY FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY – TRIP TO KNOCK

Meath Pilgrimage on Sunday 10 August. Fare €10 payable at Bus. Booking at Parish Office 40213. Bus leaves from Church car park at 8.30am. Sandwiches and lunch provided. No transport will be provided to and from bus.

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS IN KELLS CHURCH

The Parish Finance and Administration Committee along with representatives of the Pastoral Council and Liturgy Committee have met twice in the last month to see what should be done about the stained glass windows in the church in the light of the views of parishioners expressed in the recent survey.

Two firms were asked to inspect the windows.

The good news is that the windows are no longer in danger of falling out (as had been thought). We have also been told that the glass is unique as it is cast in glass known as Norman Slabs; each piece of glass in individually cast and is uneven in nature which produces the brilliance in colour.

However, as the windows are sagging and bulging in many places, some action is recommended to stop any further deterioration of the glasswork.

The meeting agreed that this should be done in conjunction with the painting and decoration of the Church recommended by parishioners.

Consideration was also given to the placing of a new Rose Window behind the altar. As this would involve work on the structure of the building, no decision was taken. The views of parishioners would be appreciated.

CHURCH CANDLE SHRINE

A new WALL SAFE for shrine offerings has been installed over the Candle Shrine. Donations for candles should be inserted in the WALL SAFE.

KNOCK FESTIVAL OF PRAYER
Knock Shrine in conjunction with Youth 2000 celebrate faith and youth in a young persons retreat from 7^th to 10^th August at Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo. The theme is ‘I will give you peace that the world cannot give you’ Details from Emma or Ann at 094 88100. (See poster in Church porch)

CEMETERY SUNDAY

August 17 in Kells and Girley

Recently Departed

Jimmy Kiernan, Suffolk St

Mary McGovern, Blackthorn Close and her father Jimmy Martin, Killeshandra.

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat (July 12) 7.30pm-1^st Ann – Kathleen Fitzsimons, Climber Hall

Sun (July 13) 11am – MM – Phil Quigley, Gardenrath

12.15 – MM – Pat Devin, Gardenrath.

Friday: 9.30 – 2^nd Ann – Bernadette Dardis, Fr. MacCullen Park

Sat (July 19) – 10am – 2^nd Ann – Lizzie Molloy, St. Brigid’s Tce

7.30pm – 5^th Ann – Patrick Black, Kenlis Crescent.

Anniversary Masses

Paddy and Essie Rourke, Canon St. Teresa 0’Flynn (nee Costello) Canada and late Maudlin Rd

Joseph and Bridget Sutton, St. Colmcille Villas.

Wedding Mass: Kells Saturday 2pm.

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €1933, Girley €217, weekly development envelopes Kells €1622, Girley €85

We thank all that contribute weekly

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity:

Irishtown (Rose Heary), Drewstown, Johnsbrook (Christopher Comaskey).

Tidy Towns Competitions: Entry forms from B. Curran or Town Hall. Closing date 21 July.

Handball Lotto – no winner, this week €1000

Full time Summer Camp (Ms Bernie) now open. Further details 40484.

Kilskyre Summer Camp 21-28 July. Details 43710.

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €3270.

Swimming Pool: Ladies Swimming Course starts Tues 22 July at 8.50pm. Booking at the Pool 40551.

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20th July

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 3pm.

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament : Monday – Friday 8am-8pm

DAY FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY – TRIP TO KNOCK

WEDDINGS

We pray for all couples from our parish who are getting married this summer. May the Lord bless them and consecrate their married life.

We ask couples to ensure that all documents required by church and state are required in time.

Couples (Brides?) are also asked to ensure that their wedding ceremony begins at the time they themselves have chosen and have informed their guests.

The dates of Marriage Preparation Courses from Sept 203 – June 2004 are in the porches of the churches.

Accord has advised us that their new offices are at St. Anne’s Community Resource Centre Navan Railway St and the dates of their Marriages Preparation Courses are available in the Church Porch.

CEMETERY SUNDAY

August 17 in Kells and Girley

KELLS A SPECIAL TOWN

We all live in a very special town and it deserves to be looked after and cared for by us all.

The Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Tidy Towns Committee has initiated an Inter Street Competition, which will be judged weekly. Points will be added until the end of August when a ‘street of excellence’ plaque will be presented to the winning street.

Streets will be judged on 1. Absence of litter 2. Visual impact i.e. well maintained buildings, window boxes and hanging baskets.

We all have the privilege of living in this special heritage town so get your neighbours together and make your street the best street in Kells. Queries about the competition to Chamber of Commerce Office 40055, or Brian Curran, Castle St.

Readers for August

Sat 7.30pm – Alice Mulvany, Sun 9oc – Sr. Joan /Elizabeth Smyth, 11oc –Colette Lynch, 12.15 – Patrick Butler

CROAGH PATRICK

Annual Pilgrimage Sunday 27 July. Bookings to Marie Donoghue 42091.

MARIAN MOVEMENT NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Knock on Sat 2 August. Bus from church carpark at 7.30am. Details Fia 49391 or Sr. Bernard 49775.

Recently Departed

Paddy Keyes, late Kells died England

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat (July 19) 7.30pm – 5^th Ann – Patrick Black, Kenlis Crescent (2)

Tues: 7.45 – 5^th Ann - Jimmy Tobin. Piercetown

Wedns 9.30 – MM – Paddy Reilly, Balrathboyne.

Thurs: 9.30 – MM – Bunny McCarthy, Farrell St

Friday: 9.30 – 5^th Ann – Kitty Hynes, Headfort Grove.

Sat (July 26) 10oc – 5^th Ann – Nancy Black, Kilmainham

7.30pm – 1^st Ann – Patrick 0’Reilly, Kilmainham

Anniversary Masses

Bridget Friary, Loyd Bertie Horgan, Kenlis Place (3), Bernard and Elizabeth Flynn, Fair Green

Deceased members of Flynn, Fair Green. Deceased members of Gibney Family, Suffolk St.

Kathleen Ward, Kilmainham Margaret and James 0’Neill, Leighlinbridge.

P.J. Crosby, Gardenrath Rd. Brian Lynch. Farrell St. Matthew and Jane Grimes. Drumbaragh

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €2038, Girley €140, Weekly envelopes Kells €1620 Girley €55

We thank all that contribute.

ANNUAL DUES: We thank the residents and collectors – Bective St (Bridget Cassidy),

Kilmainham (Sheila Madden), Sheeney (Margaret Grimes), Balrath Rd (Dick Connell and Mary Hetherton)

Kells Heritage Centre: Official launch of the display of the facsimile of Kells Crozier on Sunday 20 July at 5pm. Free admission from 4.30pm.All welcome.

Handball Lotto – this week €1500. Congrats to Karl Browne and Donagh Maguire on their recent win.

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €3470

Children’s Artsfest: Kells Library. Visual Art on Thurs 14 Aug, 11-12.30 (6-10 Years) and A Bug’s Life on Fri 15 Aug 3-4.30pm (4-6 years). Free. Booking contact 41592.

Swimming Pool: Ladies lessons starting Tues 22 July at 8.50pm. Children’s lessons daily. Contact 40551

Found: Purse in Cross St Monday last. Ph 41996 after 6pm.

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27th July

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 3pm. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament : Monday – Friday 8am-8pm

SHRINE TO JESUS’ HEALING PRESENCE

The Parish Liturgy Committee recommended that a shrine to the Healing Presence of Jesus be erected in Kells Church. The Parish Community thanks the small group who established the shrine at Our Lady’s Altar.

DAY FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY – PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

FIRST FRIDAY WEEK

Monday: Masses 7.45 and Padre Pio Mass 7.30pm. No Marian Movement this week.

Thursday: Confessions 7-7.30pm.

Friday: First Friday Masses 7.45, and 7.30pm. No 9.30 Mass. Masses offered for names on List of Dead

Girley: First Friday. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10-8pm

YOUNG PEOPLE IN LOURDES 12-17 SEPTEMBER
Aged 17-30? Want some time to reflect, to help, to enjoy? Come to Lourdes. Contact Fr. Mark English 044 48338 before August 3. Cost €450.

AUGUST OFFERINGS

Next Sunday (Aug 3) is an Offering Day. You are asked to use the WHITE envelope from your box or an ordinary envelope with name and address.

CEMETERY SUNDAY

August 17 in Kells and Girley

MISSALETTES OF AUGUST 3, 10 and 17

BCR Press who print the weekly missalette close for annual holidays on Friday August 1. Notices for inclusion in the missalettes of Sundays Aug 3, 10 and 17 must reach the Parish Office before this Wedns July 30.

SICK AND HOUSEBOUND

The sick and housebound normally visited by Fr. John on the First Friday will be attended on Friday August 8 – at the usual time.

Readers for August

Sat 7.30pm – Alice Mulvany. Sun 9oc – Sr. Joan /Elizabeth Smyth

11oc –Collette Lynch 12.15 – Patrick Butler

Special Ministers for August: Group 2

9.30 Readers for August: ; Mary Flood (28 July – 2 Aug)), Pat Keane (4-9 Aug), Victor Duffy (11-16 Aug), Paddy Curran (18 – 22 Aug), Patsy Butler (Aug 25-30).

Marian Movement National Day of Prayer:Knock on Sat 2 August. Bus from church carpark at 7.30am. Details Fia 49391 or Sr. Bernard 49775.

Girley Today (27 July ): Open Day with Causey Experience. In aid of Meath Hospice Homecare. Details 34135.

Recently Departed

Marie McGovern, Circular Rd. Bridie Smyth (nee Timmons) late Bective St

Patrick Felix Rooney, London. Peggy Lynch (nee Gaynor) late Cloncat died Dublin.

Recently Bereaved:

Your prayers are also requested for the parents and family of Ian Daly, Celbridge.

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat (July 26) 7.30pm – 1^st Ann – Patrick 0’Reilly, Kilmainham

Monday: 7.30pm – 2^nd Ann – Rose Gallloghly, Maple Drive

Tues: 9.30 – 4^th Ann – Tommy and Mollie Tevlin, Kilmainham

Wedns: 9.30am – 1^st Ann – Anna Monaghan, Oliver Plunkett Rd.

Saturday(Aug 2): 10am – 2^nd Ann – Gerard Farrelly, Kilmainham

7.30pm – 3^rd Ann – Rory Hanlon, Rosmeen.

Sunday (Aug 3) 11am – MM – Jimmy Kiernan, Suffolk St

12.15 – MM – Mary McGovern, Blackthorn Close.

Anniversary Masses

Peter Duffy, Boolies. Hoey Family, Kells and Ethelstown

Thomas and Anne McKeever, Rosmeen, John and Anna Reilly, Canon St

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €2312 Girley €160, Weekly envelopes Kells €1470, Girley €40

We thank all that contribute.

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity –Chamberlainstown, Garristown, Piercetown (Birdie Dunne), Boolies, (Thomas Duffy), Kilmainham and Hurdlestown (Margaret Newman), Headfort Rd, Navan Rd (Kay 0’Haodha), Ard na Greine, Oak Court, (Olive Rogers).

Kells Waterworks of 1897: The purpose of the works was to supply water to Kells via a race-way to the piston pumps which were powered by two water wheels. Construction work in the area, possibly commencing soon, could damage our heritage. The waterworks is the last of its type in Co. Meath You may join the Restoration Committee, phone Ronnie McGrane 086 2575395.

KELLS TOWN COUNCIL PRIDE OF PLACE COMPETITION

Awards for Best Business Premises, Derelict Site Improvement Project, Best Display in Vacant Premises and Street Paint Scheme. Details from Town Hall 40064. Closing date for entries Fri Aug 8.

Heritage Centre: Exhibition of paintings by local artist Rachel Brady for 1 month.

After School Care: Available from Sept. information 40484.

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €3670.

Handball Club: Lotto €1000 Helen Shipp. This week €500.

Drumbaragh Lotto: No winner, this week €4800. No lotto Bank Holiday Monday, resumes Monday Aug 11.

Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Please return mini-marathon cards as soon as possible.

Lost: Leather purse with large amount of money near Kells Stores on Monday 14th July. Reward. Ph 085 1438154.

Lost: €100 in Town Centre on Sat 19 Aug. Ph 086 3820205.

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