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. 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 3am.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
SEASON OF LENT
Lent commences next Wedns. It is a time to check in what direction we are going. Three signposts are given to us to find the right road or to ensure that we stay on the right road.
These are: PRAYER, FASTING, ALMSGIVING.
These signposts are as ancient as Christianity itself.
LENT IN OUR PARISH
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES:
Masses at 7.45am, 9.30am and 7.30pm. Girley 8pm. Ashes blessed and distributed at all Masses.
TROCAIRE BOXES
In 1963 the richest 20% of people shared 70% of the wealth of the planet between them. By the year 2002 this has risen to over 88%. 95 % of people with HIV/AIDS live in the developing world yet it has only 7% of the world’s health expenditure. During Lent we will be outlining some of the injustices of the Third World and will cite the examples of the marginalised people of Guatemala and Cambodia.
If your home does not receive a Trocaire Lenten Box, kindly contact the Parish Office (40213)
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK
Monday: Padre Pio Mass 7.30pm. Marian Movement after Mass in Convent. St.
Joseph’s Young Priests Society in Parochial House at 7pm. Thursday Confessions 7-7.30pm.
Friday: First Friday Masses 7.45, 9.30 and 7.30pm. Masses offered for names on List of Dead
Girley: First Friday. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10-8pm. Mass 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.
PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE FOR LENT(Lectio Divina)
Six Wednesdays commencing March 5 at 8pm in Dowdstown Hse, Navan (21407)
ST. COLMCILLE’S BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL: Annual Table Quiz Monday 3 March 2003 at 7.30pm in the School. At least 1 student from St. Colmcille and no more than 2 adults per table (€12)
Recently Departed
Marie Bartlett (nee Bradley), Fordstown, Phil Farrelly, Drumbaragh
Tony Cox, late Sycamore Ave died Colorado USA
Masses Intentions for Week
Sat (March 1) 7.30pm – 4th Ann – Kathleen Kelly, Maple Drive.
Sun (March 2) 11am – 1st Ann – Nancy Clarke, Rosmeen
12.15 – MM – May Kiernan, Market St.
Wedns: 7.45am – 4th Ann – Bridie Cummins, late Carrick St
7.30pm – 2nd Ann - Genevieve Harte, Balrath Rd.
Thurs: 7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Kathleen Costello (nee Kennedy), Fyanstown.
Saturday(March 8) 10oc – 1st Ann – Kathleen Donagh, Bective St
7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Terry Muldoon, Headfort Rd.
Sunday (March 9) 11am – 1st Ann – David Butler, Maudlin St
Anniversary Masses
Deceased members of Kavanagh Family, Fyanstown . Richard and Bridget Drew, Rockfield. Brenda Burke, Drewstown Paddy 0’Neill, 0’Growney Tce
Patrick Flanagan, Cavan Rd Barbara Sheridan, Bective St
Michael Gogarty, Headfort Rd Margaret Ann Geraghty, Circular Rd
Tom Healy, Kilmainham. Deceased members of Hoey Family, Kilmainham
NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Parish Community Cillian Heeney, Jessica Insley, John Matthew McInerney, Saoirse McInerney, Lauren Doran, Sophie Heary, Abbie Needle, Jamel Roe, and Conor Forde-McCormack
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2223, Girley €168, weekly envelopes Kells €1785, Girley €50
We thank all that contribute.
Kells ICA: Meeting Parish Hall March 5 at 8.30pm
Round Towers: Meeting Wedns 5 March at 9.30pm in Gaelic Centre. Round Towers training on Wedns 5 March at 5.30pm in the Park.
Alps – Tues 4 March Ned Rispin from Citizen Advice will answer queries. All welcome.
Handball Lotto- no winner. This week €3000
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. this week 45270
Drumbaragh GFC - Lotto no winner. This week €3200. Victory Dinner Dance on March 16 in Headfort Arms. Membership due.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Every Monday at 8.15pm. New members welcome
Zambia Immersions Programme: Cory Monaghan who supported coffee morn and bring and buy.
St. Vincent de Paul Hall Committee: The Committee presents a musical night of song ‘Legacy of a Quiet Man’ – the songs of Kellsman Dick Farrelly famous for the theme song ‘The Isle of Innisfree’ from the Quiet Mass performed by professional singer Sinead Stone and Dick’s son and musician Gerard Farrelly along with a host of Kells performers on Monday 17 March (St. Pat’s Night) in the Hall at 8pm. Tickets €12.50 from McEntees, Newmarket St.
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
DAILY MASS TIMES DURING LENT
Please note that on the Mondays of Lent there will be 8.30am Mass instead of 9.30am.
This Monday (March 10) evening Mass will be at 6.30pm due to First Confessions later that evening.
Girley: Mass Friday 8pm.
LOVE TENDERLY
Session 1 - ‘God feels with us’ will take place in Edmund Rice Centre Monday 10 March at 8pm. All welcome.
FIRST CONFESSION
The girls of Our Lady of Mercy School will be meeting Our Lord in the Sacrament of Confession next Monday (March 10) at 7.30pm.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Next Meeting on Monday (March 10) at 8.30pm in Parochial House.
VISITATION OF HOMES
During the coming weeks Fr. Liam will visit the homes in
Gardenrath Rd Lower, while Fr. John will visit the homes in 0’Growney
Tce.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING INVOLVED IN A REGULAR FAMILY MASS
We are looking at the feasibility of having regular Masses at 12.15 on Sundays, which will be geared especially towards families and young children. The main emphasis will be on joyful and prayerful participation in the Mass with some singing and children’s readings. Anybody who would like to be involved please join us in the Church on Sunday next March 16 after 12.15 Mass for a short meeting. For further details ring Patricia 41206.
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
Next Meeting on Tuesday March 18 at 8pm in Parochial House
POBAILSC0IL BREAVEMENT GROUP
Parent’s attention is drawn to a recent letter from the school. Further information contact Sean Wright or Ger 0’Sullivan at the School.
TROCAIRE
The focus of the Lenten Campaign this year is on the plight of the Maya people of Guatemala – one of the most ancient cultures in the world. Despite making up a majority of the population of their country, they have been marginalised and denied the basic rights that all people should enjoy. They have lost their lands, have been denied a voice in the running of their country and have been the victims of an attempted genocide in the 1980’s. The images of the Lenten box this year tell the story of this people.
If your home does not receive a Trocaire Lenten Box, kindly contact the Parish Office (40213)
RETURN TO ADULT EDUCATION:
Have you, or any of your friends, difficulty with any of the following – reading, writing, computer skills, children’s schoolwork? Free and confidential help is available. Contact Eileen at Meath VEC 49406.
Adult Education Centre: Volunteers needed to work with adults who have difficulty reading and writing (ony 2 hours per week). Training will be given. Contact Eileen 49406.
Recently Departed
Josephine Arkins, Fr. MacCullen Park. Pat Smith, Blackwater Heights
Christy Maguire, late Maudlin St. Memorial Mass Sat March 15 at 11am in Parish Church, funeral to St. Colmcille’s Cemetery.
Sr. Mary 0’Sullivan, Killarney and late St. Brendan’s Oldcastle Rd, Kells. Una Cosgrave, Killarney
Mass Intentions for week
Sat (March 8) 7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Terry Muldoon, Headfort Rd.
Sun (March 9) 11oc – 1st Ann – David Butler, Maudlin St.
Monday 7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Margaret Newman, Gardenrath Rd.
Tuesday: 7.45 – 3rd Ann – Josie McMANUS, late Church View (2)
9.30 – 3rd Ann – Betty Lovett and Richard Kelliher, Kerry.
7.30 p.m. – 3rd Ann – Mary Sheridan, Church View and 3rd Ann Pat Cheevers, late Circular Rd (3)
Wedns: 7.30 – 1st Ann – Josie Butler, Kilmainham
Friday: 7.30pm – MM – Therese Murphy, Hurdlestown
Saturday (March15) 10oc – 5th Ann – Nora Donegan, St. Brigid’s Tce.
7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Mai Newman, Kilmainham
Sunday (March 16) 9oc – MM – Peter McGinley, Oliver Plunkett Rd
Anniversary Masses
Patrick Carr, Oliver Plunkett Rd Michael and Mary Sheridan, Maudlin Rd
Cissie and James Tully, Maudlin Rd Mary Anne Black, Church Lane
Tom Gargan, Oakley Park Patrick and Mary 0’Beirne, Maudlin St
Deceased members of Kennedy Family, Fyanstown
Mary and William Healy, Carrick St Pat McGrath, Charleville
Conaty Family, 6 Fair Green Lena Ward, Kilmainham
Kathleen Smith, Suffolk St Cissie Ryan, Syddenrath
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €1845, Girley €170, weekly envelopes Kells €2116, Girley €70
We thank all that contribute
Alps – Tues – Carol Murray on Cake Icing.
Kells Handball Lotto €3000 – Mary Corcoran, Crossakiel. This week €300.
Zambian Immersion Project: Duck Derby in Blackwater House Grounds Maudlin Rd Kells on Sunday 16 March at 2pm. 1000 ducks released. Prices from €2500 to €200.
Duck tickets on sale from Zambian Immersion Committee 41551.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €5470
Round Towers: Football training Wednesday evening 5.30pm in the Park.
Drumbaragh GFC Lotto – no winner. This week €3400. Dinner Dance March 16 in Headfort Arms. Membership due
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Every Monday 8.15 in Drumbaragh NS
Gaeil Colmcille – Lotto – no winner, jackpot 6 March €2400. Presentation and social Friday 14 March 9.30pm, music Donal Marsden.
Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Eireann – Social Night in Round Tower Fri 14 March at 9.30pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Hall Committee presents a musical night of song ‘Legacy of a Quiet Man’ – the songs of Kellsman Dick Farrelly famous for the theme song ‘The Isle of Innisfree’ from the Quiet Mass performed by professional singer Sinead Stone and Dick’s son and musician Gerard Farrelly along with a host of Kells performers on Monday 17 March (St. Pat’s Night) in the Hall at 8pm. Tickets €12.50 from McEntees, Newmarket St.
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
Monday: Feast of St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. Holyday of Obligation.
Masses as on Sunday. (Note: No evening Mass Monday) Girley Mass 10oc.
11oc Mass in Irish. Choir will sing 0’Riada Mass.
Note: No Vigil Mass on Sunday or Monday.
We welcome all that are visiting the Parish this weekend.
LENT
Masses: Monday Feast of St. Patrick. Masses as Sunday.
Tuesday to Friday 7.45, 9.30 and 7.30pm. Saturday 10oc. Girley Friday 8pm
INTERIOR OF ST COLMCILLE’S CHURCH
The Parish Pastoral Council has discussed what improvements can be made to our Church building to make it an even more welcoming and prayerful place. It has decided to get the opinion of parishioners through a questionnaire that will be distributed at Masses on the weekend of Sunday 30th of March (and through the post-primary schools).
Three options will be presented
(3) Leave things as they are
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING INVOLVED IN A REGULAR FAMILY MASS
We are looking at the feasibility of having regular Masses at 12.15 on Sundays, which will be geared especially towards families and young children. The main emphasis will be on joyful and prayerful participation in the Mass with some singing and children’s readings. Anybody who would like to be involved please join us in the Church today Sunday March 16 after 12.15 Mass for a short meeting. For further details ring Patricia 41206.
WELCOME
This year the Rosminian Fathers are visiting all the parishes in the Diocese. Next weekend a member of the Order will speak at all Masses in the Parish
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
Meeting on Tues March 18 at 8pm in Parochial House
Recently Departed
Peggy Geraghty, Ethelstown. Rose McKenna, Scotland Mary Maguire, St. Colmcille Villas
Masses for Week
Sat (March 15) 7.30 – 3rd Ann – Mai Newman, Kilmainham.
Sun (March 16) 9am – Month’s Memory – Peter McGinley, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
1Iam – Mass for Patrick Walsh, Dublin
Saturday (March 22) 10oc – 1st Ann – Philip Smith, Bective St
7.30pm –5th Ann – Tommy Grimes, Maudlin St.
Sunday (March 23) 11oc – 1st Ann – John Furlong, Kilmainham
Anniversary Masses
Vincent Geraghty, Kilmainham. Mary and James McGowan, Drumbaragh
Michael and Annie Dunne, Cross St. Patricia and Eugene Mallon, Cookstown
Owen Farrelly, Grangegodden. James Sheridan, 0’Growney Tce
James, John and Jane Smith, Suffolk St. Peter Nelson, Kilmainham.
Tom Tormay, St. Colmcille Villas. Patrick Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Bridget Carolan, Carrick St. Mabel Carolan, Carrick St. Thomas and Mary Carberry, Pepperstown
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2430, Girley €200, weekly envelopes Kells €1880, Girley €70
We thank all that contribute
TROCAIRE
It is estimated there are 400 indigenous peoples in the world (4% of the world’s population) living in 70 countries including Australia, Cambodia, Guatemala and the USA. Indigenous peoples consistently have the worst health, the lowest income, the highest unemployment and the poorest housing. They are the most exploited people in every country where they live.
You can help these people by contributing weekly to Trocaire. If you did not receive a Trocaire Box contact the Parish Office 40213.
Edmund Rice Centre: Divine Mercy Hour every Friday 3-4pm.
Friends of Chernobyl (Kells Committee):
Table Quiz in Gaelic Centre on Fri 11 April at 8pm. Support from Clubs and individuals greatly appreciated.
Handball Club: Lotto no winner, this week €1000, Congrats to Brian Carroll, Gary McConnell, Declan Clarke and Colm McMANUS on recent wins.
Alps: Speaker from South Meath Social and Economic Group Tues 10.30. Donations to Daffodil Day.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week Sunday 16 March €5670.
Drumbaragh Lotto – winner John Smith, Cavan Rd. This week €1o00.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Presentation to Temple St Hospital on Tues March 18 at 11am in Headfort Arms.
St. Vincent de Paul Hall Committee:
Presents a musical night of song ‘Legacy of a Quiet Man’ – the songs of Kellsman Dick Farrelly famous for the theme song ‘The Isle of Innisfree’ from the Quiet Mass performed by professional singer Sinead Stone and Dick’s son and musician Gerard Farrelly along with a host of Kells performers on Monday 17 March (St. Pat’s Night) in the Hall at 8pm. Tickets €12.50 from McEntees, Newmarket St.
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 3am. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
LENT
Masses Monday to Friday at 7.45, 9.30 and 7.30pm (except Monday 8.30am Mass instead of 9.30am). Due to Confirmation Ceremony at 11oc there will be no 9.30 Mass on Friday.
Mass Sat 10oc Girley Mass Friday 8pm.
CONFIRMATION
WELCOME
This year the Rosminian Fathers are visiting all the parishes in the Diocese. This weekend Fr. Frank Quinn a member of the Order will speak at all Masses in the Parish.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
A Bereavement Support Group is now available to help people deal with the death of a loved one. A safe space will be provided to share with the trauma of grief. Contact Parish Office 40213.
INTERIOR OF ST COLMCILLE’S CHURCH
The Parish Pastoral Council has discussed what improvements can be made to our Church building to make it an even more welcoming and prayerful place. It has decided to get the opinion of parishioners through a questionnaire that will be distributed at Masses next weekend Sat/Sun 29/30th March (and through the post-primary schools).
Three options will be presented
(3) Leave things as they are
FAMILY MASS MUSICAL GROUP – COME AND JOIN US
There will be a practice in the Parish Church (side chapel) on Saturday next March 29 at 3.30pm for musicians and singers. All ages welcome.
Our First Mass will be 12.15 Mass on Easter Sunday.
Summer Time: Masses next Sunday by Summer Time. Clocks forward 1 Hour.
Recently Departed
Anna Reilly, Girley. Hugh McLoughlin, St. Colmcille Villas. Noel Collier, Rosmeen
Kathleen Doran, New York (sister of Anna McManus, Loyd)
Masses for Week
Sat (March 22) 7.30pm – 5th Ann – Tommy Grimes, Maudlin St.
Sun (March 23) 11am– 1st Ann – John Furlong, Kilmainham
Monday: 7.30pm – 1st Ann – Paul Crowe, late Rosmeen and Swords
Thursday: 7.30pm – 5th Ann – Kitty Cruise, Kenlis Place.
Saturday (March 29): 7.30pm – 5th Ann – Christina Murphy, Carrick St
Sunday (March 30) 11am – MM - Denis Heavin, late the Grove, Farrell St
Anniversary Masses
Thomas Carpenter, Church View John Donohue, 0’Growney Tce
William McLoughlin, St. Brigid’s Tce. Terence Dunne, Cookstown
Liam and Colette Lynch, Williamstown.
Martin and Ellen Downes, John Downes Sycamore Ave. Mary Black, Columba Tce
Vincent and Roseanne Duff, Cannon St. John Roche, Maudlin St.
TROCAIRE
33% of Cambodians live below the poverty line on less than 5 cent per day. The average annual income in the country is below €258. The infant mortality rate is the highest in South East Asia with 90 children dying before their first birthday. In Ratanakiri where Trocaire works, this rises to nearly 240. 70 % of the children in this region are malnourished.
Remember your weekly support to the Trocaire Box.
CEMETERY DRAW: The Draw will be held on Thurs May 22. Cards will be available before Easter.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2439 Girley €386, weekly envelopes Kells €1780, Girley €100
St. Patrick’s Day – Kells €1843, Girley €224
We thank all that contribute
Bellinter House Education and Conference Centre
March 26 Twilight Evening ‘ Desert’. A quiet evening for personal reflection and prayer guides by Sr. Phil Conroy 7-9pm. Details 9021241.
Friends of Chernobly (Kells Committee): Table Quiz in Gaelic Centre on Fri 11 April at 8pm. Support from Clubs and individuals greatly appreciated
Alps – Tuesday Renee Clarke - Colour me Beautiful
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1500.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €5870
Yoga with Frankie: Iona Hall Tues 1 April at 8pm. Ph 40347 or 086 3781200.
Special Needs Parent and Toddler Group: Meeting every Monday 10-12 noon. Contact
Theresa 41004.
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto – no winner. Jackpot March 20 €2700.
Kells Heritage Theatre will hold auditions for Summer Festival Play ‘Shadow and Substance’ by Paul Vincent Carroll in Railway Bar on Monday 31 March at 8pm.
All welcome. No previous experience necessary.
Round Towers: Under 10’s street league every Sat 10.30 in Gaelic Centre. Also Sat 5 April street league for 7 and 8 year olds at 10.30 in Gaelic Centre.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner, this week €1200. Membership due by March 31. Congrats to Brian Forde, Mark Smith, Barry Monaghan and Michael Campbell on awards.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Thanks all that supported €2039 raised for Temple St Hosp.