Kells Parish News

Church of St Colmcille Kells & Church of the Immaculate Conception Girley.

Mass Times

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

6th June

Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Ph 9240213.

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

Monday: Bank Holiday. Mass at 10am

BUILDING AND REORDERING OF CHURCHES

The Place of Reservation.

• The purpose of reservation

The place of reservation relates to the ancient tradition of reserving the Blessed

Sacrament when Mass is over. The purpose of this reservation is to provide for

Communion of the sick and for adoration, both public and private.

In designing for reservation it should be kept in mind that the eucharistic celebration itself is the true centre of the Church’s worship, and indeed the whole Christian life. The actual celebration of the eucharistic is the focus of the normal Sunday assembly, and the altar its centre.

• The Tabernacle

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE

Next meeting Tues June 8 at 7pm in Edmund Rice Centre.

WEDNESDAY – FEAST OF ST COLMCILLE

• ROSARY ON VIGIL OF ST COLMCILLE AT CLIMBER HALL

The Silver Band will hold the annual Rosary at St. Colmcille’s Well on Tuesday at 8pm. All are invited to come along to the Well on the Oldcastle Rd and be part of a tradition, which has lasted over 120 years.

• LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTIAN FIRE AND MASS AT SLANE

On Wedns 9 June, the Feast of St. Colmcille, the Christian Fire will be lit on the Hill of Slane at 8pm, followed by concelebrated Mass in Irish. All welcome.

KNOCK DAY PILGRIMAGE

Sunday 20 June. Bookings to Marie Donoghue 9242091.

ST. COLMCILLE’S OFERINGS

Today is an Offering Day. We ask you to use the WHITE envelope from your box or an ordinary envelope with name and address. The plate collection next weekend will also be part of the Offering Day.

Recently Departed

Lizzie Lynch, Lord Edward St. Annie Butler, Farrell St. Paddy Lawless, Thurles, Tipperary.

Mass Intentions for week

Sat (June 5) 7.30pm – 3^rd Ann – Eileen and Joseph Kellett, Fr. MacCullen Park.

Tuesday: 9.30 – 4^th Ann – Clare Rogers, St. Colmcille Villas.

Thurs 7.45 – 4^th Ann – Margaret Brady, Trim.

9.30 – 2^nd Ann – Paddy Cassidy, Carrick St.

Sat (June 12) 10am – 3^rd Ann – Eamon and Agnes Thornton, Bective St.

7.30pm – 2^nd Ann – Kathleen Morris, Kenlis Crescent.

Sun (June 13) 9am – 1^st Ann – Pat Devin, Bective St.

11am – 1^st Ann – Phil Quigley, Gardenrath Rd.

Anniversary Masses

Mary and Richard Grace and Family, Church View.

John and Alice Tevlin, Kieran. Mary Curran, Rosmeen. Margaret and Henry Curran, Rosmeen. Helena and Peter Tobin, Kilmainham. Kathleen Ward, Kilmainham

Deceased members of Greene Family, Galway. Harry Campbell, Loyd (3)

Traynor Family, Church View. Lizzie Carr, Moynalty Rd Francis Dunne, Cross St.

Vinnie Duff, Canon St.

Wedding Mass: Girley Thursday 1pm, Saturday Girley 2pm.

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €2109, Girley €275

Weekly envelopes Kells €1952, Girley €75

We thank all those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit forms are available at the Parish Office.

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their time and generosity – the Grove (Pat Curnyn), Rockfield Rd (P.J. McCaffrey), Rockfield, Athboy Rd (Mairead Caffrey),

Readings (June 7-12)

Monday 1 Kings 17:1-6, Matthew 5:1-2. Tues 1 Kings 17:7-16, Mat. 5:13-16.

Wed 1 Kings 18:20-39, Mat. 5 17-19 Thurs Genesis 14:18-20, 1 cor 11:23-26, Luke 9:11-17. Fri Acts 11:21-26, 13:13, Mat 10:7-13. Sat 1 Kings 19:19-21, Mat 5:33-37.

Gaeil Colmcille – no winner, this week €7450.

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €6670.

Sunnydays Fun Factory Summer Camp – July 5-9 and 12-16 at St. Colmcille’s School for boys and girls 4-12 years. Details from Rosetta 9240302 or 086 4034218.

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13th June

Priest on Duty – Fr. Shortall Ph 9240213.

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

PARISH VISITATION

During the coming weeks Fr. John will visit the people in Cross St, Castle St and in the final allocation of houses in Magdalene Court, while Fr. Liam will continue to visit the people in Calliaghstown.

BUILDING AND REORDERING OF CHURCHES

The Place of Reservation.

• Design, Setting and Location of the Tabernacle.

1. The location of the tabernacle should be ‘truly prominent’, distinguished, conspicuous, suitable adorned and conducive to private contemplative prayer.
2. The location of the tabernacle should reflect the indissoluble relationship between the reserved sacrament and the Mass itself. The arrangement should be such, however, that the tabernacle does not dominate the altar or obscure its distinctive sign value as the place of banquet/sacrifice. Nor should the presence in the tabernacle overshadow the different forms of Christ’s presence in the Mass, or obscure the way in which these gradually unfold: his presence in the assembled faithful, his presence in the word and his presence in the person of the presiding priest, and his presence substantially in the sacred species on the altar. On the other hand the tabernacle ought not be diminished or obscured by the altar. Each should be so treated and so related to the other that they will call attention to the distinct but inseparable aspects of the total eucharistic mystery.

As with other liturgical elements, the tabernacle should have its own distinctive location,

visibly set part for the purpose of reservation. Much more is therefore required than a merely arbitrarily chosen place, however convenient.

Statement from the Sisters of Mercy

As a result of planning permission coming through for building a new convent in Kells, circa 18 acres of land belonging to the Sisters of Mercy in Kells has been sold.

The proceeds of the sale will be used to support the work of the Congregation and to provide appropriate accommodation in keeping with the needs of elderly Sisters.

KELLS BEREAVEMENT GROUP

The Bereavement Group is setting up a mutual support group of people who feel a sense of grief following bereavement or loss of any kind. This meeting will take place on Monday 14 June at 8pm in Edmund Rice Centre. The Parish Secretary will be willing to pass on names to the organising group. Contact Parish Office Tue to Sat 9240213

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

Sat 26 June. Bus fare €15. Contact Frances Mullen (St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society) 8541107.

KELLS YOUTH REACH

The Group will honour the Senior Citizens of Kells by having a morning for them in the Kells Youth Reach Centre, Bective St (old school) on Wedns 16 June, 10-1pm. Music, bingo, refreshments and prizes. Adm free, all welcome.

Recently Departed

Alice (Hetty) Reilly, Dulane. Christy Smith, Kilbeg.

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat (June 12) 7.30pm – 2^nd Ann – Kathleen Morris, Kenlis Crescent

Sun (June 13) 9am – 1^st Ann – Pat Devin, Bective St

11am – 1^st Ann – Phil Quigley, Gardenrath Rd.

Saturday (June 19) 10am – 5^th Ann – Martha and Jim Clarke, Rockfield Rd.

7.30pm – 3^rd Ann – Roisin Morris, Gardenrath Rd.

Anniversary Masses

Patrick Geraghty, Suffolk St Frank and Julia Farrelly, St. Brigid’s Tce.

John Farrelly, St. Brigid’s Tce. May and Jimmy Meehan, Maudlin Rd.

Anthony Conlan, Navan Rd

Wedding Mass: Thursday Girley 2pm, Girley Friday 2pm.

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €2202, Girley €299

St Colmcille’s Offering Day (Sunday June 6) €4700. The priests of the parish thank all for the generous response to the offering day by White Envelope and by Direct Debit.

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

0’Growney Tce (Philomena Mongey and Marie 0’Neill), Rockfield Rd

(Marie 0’Beirne), Beechlawn (Anne Bell).

Readings for Week June 14-19)

Mon 1 Kings 21:1-16, Mat 5:38-42 Tues 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mat 5:43-48.

Wed 2 Kings 1:6-14, Mat 6:1-6, 16-18 Thurs Sirach 48:1-14, Mat. 6:7-15

Fri Ezekial 34:11-16, Romans 5:5-11, Luke 15:3-7

Sat 2 Chronicles 24:17-25, Mat. 6:24-34.

Kells Heritage Festival: Dinner Dance and Tara Shoes Reunion in Headfort Arms Hotel on 7 July at 8pm. Tickets €25 available from Paddy 9241310, Liam 9241077

Kells Boys FC: Born in 1991 – interested in playing soccer – Kells Boys FC are looking for players – trials on Fri 16 June at 7pm on Community School Pitch.

Lismullin Sports Camp: For Boys 8-13 year olds, 28 June – 3 July. Details from 014971239.

Kells Swimming Pool: Intensive swimming course for children daily in July. Book at Pool 9240551.

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €6870.

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20th June

Priest on Duty – Fr. John Ph 9240213.

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

PETERS PENCE -_ SUNDAY JUNE 27

Next weekend the Offertory Collection at all Masses in Kells and Girley will be forwarded to support the Pope in his pastoral care in Rome and throughout the world.

DIRECTORY FOR KELLS PARISH AND AREA

Our Parish Council has drawn up a small directory to introduce newcomers to some of the associations and organisations in our Community.

They are available in the sacristy or at the Parish Office. If you know of any new families, you may wish to give them one.

ST. COLMCILLE VILLAS GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR

Open Air Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday 27 June at 3pm in St. Colmcille Villas. All welcome. The Parish congratulates the residents of St. Colmcille Villas on this special milestone in the life of their community.

CEMETERY SUNDAY

Kells and Girley Sunday 15 August.

CONFIRMATION 2005

Bishop Smith will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday March 5 2005 at 11am

CHURCH REFURBISHMENT COMMITTEE

There will be a meeting of the Committee on Tuesday next June 22 at 8pm in the Parochial Hse.

BUILDING AND REORDERING OF CHURCHES

THE PLACE OF BAPTISM

• The Baptistery

The baptistery is the area which contains the baptismal font, or in which the Baptismal water flows. The area should be reserved for the celebration of baptism And should be located and designed with the utmost care.

• Location and Design

With the exception of the sanctuary and the space in which the Blessed Sacrament is Reserved, no area in the church is excluded as a possible location for the baptistery, provided the area is large enough to accommodate a good number of people, and provided the faithful can participate in the celebration of the sacrament. In this connection it may be noted that the entrance has a particular significance in relation to baptism, the first step in our ‘entrance’ or initiation into the people of God. Here the baptism of children or the admission of catechumens normally begins. It should be remembered that the ideal occasion for the celebration is the Paschal Vigil, that the celebration may take place occasionally at Sunday Mass, and that at other times too a large number of the faithful may be present. The location of the baptistry should facilitate the participation of the faithful on these occasions.

Readers for July

• First 2 weekends

Sat 7.30pm –Val Mulvany 9240503/Alan Grant (2^nd R)

Sun 9oc - Mary Flood 9240357/Colm Forde (2^nd R)

11oc - Michael Foley 40406 /Karl Rogers (2^nd R)

12.15 – Eileen 0’Reilly 9240534 /Gary McGovern (2^nd R)

• Final 2 weekends

Sat 7.30pm – Val Mulvany (1^st R), Gary McGovern (2ndR)

Sun 9am – Mary Flood (1^st R), Adam McManus (2^nd R)

11am – Michael Foley (1^st R) Ciara McGovern (2^nd R)

12.15 – Eileen 0’Reilly (1^st R), Karl Convey (2^nd R)

Special Ministers for July – Group 1

Recently Departed

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat June 19 7.30pm – 3^rd Ann – Roisin Morris, Gardenrath Rd.

Thursday 9.30 - 1^st Ann – Bunny McCarthy, Farrell St

Friday: 9.30 – 5^th Ann – Margaret Geraghty and deceased members of Geraghty

Family, the Carrick

Sat (June 26) 10am – 4^th Ann – Eileen Rourke, 0’Growney Tce.

7.30pm – 3^rd Ann – Mike Ryan, Hurdlestown

Sunday (June 27) 11am – 1^st Ann – Catherine Carty (nee McGowan) late Drumbaragh.

12.15 – MM – Lizzie Lynch, Lord Ed St.

Anniversary Masses

William Tormay, Maudlin Rd. Willie Black, Church Lane Tony Smith, Mullingar Rd. Eileen Dunne. Cross St. Francie Geraghty, St. Colmcille Villas

James Sherry, Rosmen (3) Evelyn and Bernard Murphy, Market St

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €2146, Girley €220

Weekly envelopes Kells €2023, Girley €80

We thank all those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit forms are available at the Parish Office.

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their time and generosity –Cavan Rd (Rose McNulty), Rockfield Rd, Gardenrath Close (Sean Flanagan), Fair Green, Lord Ed St (Alacoque Lynch), Climber Hall (Mollie McGovern).

Kells Heritage Festival: Dinner Dance and Tara Shoes Reunion in Headfort Arms Hotel on 7 July at 8pm. Tickets €25 available from Paddy 9241310, Liam 9241077

Readings for Week (June 21-26)

Mon 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15, 18, Mat 7:1-5. Tues 2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36, Mat 7:6,12-14. wed 2 Kings 22:8-13, 23, 1-3, Mat 7:15-20. Thurs Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Luke 1:57-66, 80. Fri 2 Kings 25:1-12, Mat 8:1-4. Sat Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19, Mat 8:5-17.

Lotto: Gaeil Colmcille, no winner this week €7650, Handball , no winner, this week

€3500, Kilmainham,–no winner, this winner €7070.

Cortown Cemetery Sunday – June 27 at 5pm.

Midsummer Variety Concert: In aid of Aware-Defeat Depression with Oristown Orchestra, the Shades, St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir Drogheda etc on Friday 25 June at 8pm in Simonstown Community Centre, Navan. Tickets €10, children €5, family ticket €20 from Discland Trimgate St, Navan (9055834).

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27th June

Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Ph 9240213.

PETERS PENCE -_ SUNDAY JUNE 27

The Offertory Collection at all Masses today in Kells and Girley will be forwarded to support the Pope and his pastoral care in Rome and throughout the world.

ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT: LOUGHRCREW

The annual Mass takes place on Sunday next (July 4) at 3pm . All welcome.

BOOK OF KELLS SUMMER SCHOOL

Sat 3 July in Kells Heritage Centre. Cost €35 includes 3 lectures and lunch or €10 per lecture. Ph 9247840. We recommend this day to people, as it is hoped incorporate images from the Book of Kells in the refurbishment of our Church.

ST. COLMCILLE VILLAS GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR

Open Air Thanksgiving Mass this Sunday 27 June at 3pm in St. Colmcille Villas. The Parish congratulates the residents of St. Colmcille Villas on this special milestone in the life of their community and welcomes home to Kells all former residents.

CEMETERY SUNDAY

Kells and Girley Sunday 15 August.

BUILDING and REORDERING of CHURCHES

IMAGES IN THE CHURCH

The function of images

The practice of placing images in Churches for devotional reasons is a legitimate and commendable one. In the first place are images relating to the persons of the Blessed Trinity. Then there are images relating to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints. Special attention should be given to the mystery of salvation or the person to whom the church and the community were entrusted when the church dedicated.

The veneration of the saints is primarily a proclamation of Jesus Christ and his paschal mystery.

By celebrating the passage of these saints from earth to heaven the Church proclaims the paschal mystery achieved in the saints who have suffered and been glorified with Christ.

Christian Images

Authentic Christian images do not merely portray the persons represented or the events of salvation. Neither are they merely reminders of the virtues of the saints. It is their aim to evoke the intuition that the Lord is present in his Church, that already we enjoy communion with the saints as a foretaste of eventual union with them in his kingdom, that the mysteries of salvation history gives meaning and orientation to our lives, and that the glory promised us transfigures our existence even now.

Location of Images

It is desirable that each image have its own place designed for it, so that

1. its intrinsic importance is expressed by the dignity of the setting
2. the private devotion of the faithful is facilitated
3. the architectural character of the building is enhanced rather than diminished.

Uncontrolled multiplication or haphazard location of images may devalue true

devotion and should be avoided. In particular, crosses should not be multiplied or

used merely for decorative purposes.

FIRST FRIDAY WEEK

Monday: Masses 7.45 and Padre Pio Mass 7.30pm. Marian Movement in Convent Chapel after Padre Pio Mass. St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society Meeting Monday at 7pm in Parochial Hse.

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. Mass 8pm

Readers for July

• First 2 weekends

Sat 7.30pm –Val Mulvany 9240503/Alan Grant (2^nd R)

Sun 9oc - Mary Flood 9240357/Colm Forde (2^nd R)

11oc - Michael Foley 40406 /Karl Rogers (2^nd R)

12.15 – Eileen 0’Reilly 9240534 /Gary McGovern (2^nd R)

• Final 2 weekends

Sat 7.30pm – Val Mulvany (1^st R), Gary McGovern (2ndR)

Sun 9am – Mary Flood (1^st R), Adam McManus (2^nd R)

11am – Michael Foley (1^st R) Ciara McGovern (2^nd R)

12.15 – Eileen 0’Reilly (1^st R), Karl Convey (2^nd R)

Special Ministers for July – Group 1

9.30 Readers for July

Marian Reilly (29 June - 3 July), Angela Carpenter ( July 6 – 10), Frank Motherwsy (July 13-17), Mary Flood (July 20-24), Pat Keane (July 24-31).

Recently Departed

Pat Bermingam, Lord Edward St. Owen Dunne, England and Kilbeg

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat (June 26 )7.30pm – 4th Ann – Mike Ryan, Hurdlestown

Sunday (June 27) 11am – 1^st Ann – Catherine Carty (nee McGowan) late Drumbaragh.

12.15 – MM – Lizzie Lynch, Farrell St

Sat (July 3) 10am – 2^nd Ann – Larry Manning, Dulane.

7.30pm – 2^nd Ann – Teresa Clarke, St. Colmcille Villas.

Sun (July 4) 9am – 1^st Ann – Jimmy Kiernan, Hurdlestown.

11am – 1^st Ann – Mary McGovern, Blackwater Close

12.15 – MM – Annie Butler, Farrell St.

Anniversary Masses

James Reilly, Church View. Christine Kiernan, Market St Harry Newman, Kilmainham.

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €2137, Girley €170

Weekly envelopes Kells €1800, Girley €67.

We thank all those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit forms are available at the Parish Office.

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

Suffolk St, Farrell St (Deirdre Butler), Johnstown, Drewstown (Christopher Comiskey), Sheeney (Margaret Grimes), Canon St (Nora Reilly), Headfort Park (Leo Murphy), Balrath Rd, Calliaghstown (James McQuaid), Gardenrath Rd (Val Mulvany), Boolies (Thomas Duffy), Bective St (Clarisse Flanagan).

KELLS HERITAGE FESTIVAL

TARA SHOES: Dinner Dance and Reunion in Headfort Arms Hotel on 7 July at 8pm. Tickets €25 available from Paddy 9241310, Liam 9241077 or heritage Office.

MUSIC NIGHT: Headfort Hse, Headfort Estate Kells with Kilfenora Ceili Band in Concert Friday 9 July at 8.30pm. Tickets €15 from Festival Office, John St. or at door

Kells Archaelogical Society and Historic Society – 3^rd July at 6.30pm Guided Walk of Kells (meet at Heritage Centre). 9 July at 6pm – Guided Tour of Teltown Hse by George Eoghan (meet at Teltown Hse).

Dyslexia Summer Club – Kells Community School 26-30 July. Ph Pamela 9240020.

Sunny Days Fun Factory Summer Camp – At St. Colmcille’s School 5-9 July, 12-16 July. Ph Rosetta 9240302.

Kells Handball lotto – no winner, this week €3700.

Kells Tennis Club: Summer Activities start Monday 28 June at 10am-12 and 2-4 daily Mon – Fri. Parents of children 6 or under required to stay.

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