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, 8pm.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm. and after Vigil Mass. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
CARE FOR THE BEREAVED
At its last meeting, the Parish Pastoral Council identified Care for the Bereaved, as one of the priorities needs in the Parish. Already the '‘Rainbows' programme (which seeks to help children who suffer loss through death or separation) is in operation in the area and it is hoped to extend it in the Parish.
The next meeting of the Parish Council – Monday Nov 11 at 8pm in Edmond Rice Centre – will be given over to setting up a Bereavement Ministry in the parish. The meeting will be addressed by Sr. Kathleen Maguire who has experience at local and national level in this area.
Anybody who is interested in getting involved in Care for the Bereaved is asked to contact any member of the Pastoral Council or the Parish Office.
Next meeting of the Pastoral Council will take place on Monday 11 Nov at the earlier time of 8pm in the Edmund Rice Centre.
NOVEMBER OFFERINGS: Today is an Offering Day. You are asked you to use the WHITE envelope from your box or an ordinary envelope, with name and address
BOXES OF WEEKLY ENVELOPES
Each home should have received a set of Weekly Envelopes for the coming year. This box will also contain the WHITE Offering Day envelopes. If you do not receive a Box we ask you to contact the Parish Office – Ph 40213 or E-Mail gracemr@eircom.net. Bank Standing Order forms are also available from the Office.
ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY
Meeting on Monday Nov 4 at 7.30 in Parochial House
GIRLEY RACE NIGHT – Friday Nov 15 in Brays, Fordstown starting 9pm
9.30 readers for Nov – Marion 0’Reilly (5-9 Nov), Bernard Flanagan (12-16 Nov), Pat Keane (19-23 Nov), Nora Reilly (26-30 Nov).
Health Education – 4 week series of lectures on Tuesdays commencing Tues 5 Nov in Kells Community School 8-10 – stress, depression, relaxation. All welcome. No Fee. Further details from Bridget 41911
AA Public Information Meeting on Tues Nov 12 at 8.30pm in St. Brigid’s Hospital Ardee. Speakers from AA, Al-Anon, and a Counsellor on Alcoholism.
Recently Departed
Jack Olohan, Rockfield Rd. Very Rev Paddy Reilly, former PP Nobber.
Rory 0’Reilly, late Headfort Rd. Norbert Tierney, Ballyhaise
Masses for Week
Sat (Nov 2) 7.30 – 3rd Ann – John and Mayphie Broderick, Maudlin Rd.
Sun (Nov 3) 11oc – Month’s Memory – John Quinn, Carrick St.
Friday: 9.30 – Mass for John Greene, Galway (2)
Saturday (Nov 9) 10oc – 5th Ann – Gus Williams, Grange
7.30 – 1st Ann – Mattie Smith, Calliaghstown.
Sunday (Nov 10) 11oc – Mass for James Kavanagh, Dublin.
Anniversary Masses
Marion Doyle, Moynalty Rd Dan McManus, Loyd John and Margaret Martin, Canon St (4) Mary McManus, Dulane. Greene Family, Galway Kellett Family, Maudlin Rd. Mary and Luke Kiernan, Gravelstown
Deceased members of the Tevlin Family, Carrick St.
Deceased members of Healy Family, Carrick St Patsy and Teresa Fitzsimons, Rosmeen
Elizabeth and James Sweeney, Fyanstown Michael and Annie Sweeney, Maudlin.
Jane 0’Brien, Fyanstown. 0’Brien Family, Kilmainham. Michael Skelly, Climber Hall. Patrick Conaty, Church View. Phillips Family, Lord Ed St.Michael and Madge Cox, Sycamore Ave. Joe Mitchell, St. Brigid’s Tce. Eddie Mulvany, St. Colmcille Villas
Collections
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2834 Girley €142, Weekly envelopes Kells €1320 Girley €55
We thank all that contributed.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors of Drumbaragh, Springville and Lighttown (Mary Reynolds) and Sheeney (Margaret Grimes).
St. Vincent de Paul Hall Committee: Presents Legacy of a Quiet Man – musical night of song of Kells man Dick Farrelly, famous for the theme song ‘The Isle of Innisfree’.
Performed by professional singer Sinead Stone and Dick’s son musician Richard Farrelly, along with a host of Kells performers – Thursday 21 Nov at 8pm in St. Vincent de Paul Hall. Tickets (€12.50) from McEntees, Newmarket St or any member of the Hall Committee.
Mercy Convent: The Mercy Sisters have asked to advise that, for safety and insurance reasons, the grounds of the Sisters of Mercy will not be available for public parking from Friday November 15.
Special Needs Support Group – Meeting Wedns 6 Nov at 10-12 in Resource Centre, Oldcastle Rd, Kells.
Alps – Tuesday Sandra Kinsella chiropodist
Round Towers: Meeting Wedns 6 Nov at 9.30 sharp in Gaelic Centre.
Kells ICA – Meeting in Parish Hall on Wedns Nov 6 ar 8.30pm.
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1500. Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €1870
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, 8pm.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm and after Vigil Mass
Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF 1st CLASS IN SCHOOLS OF PARISH
A letter is being sent out to you from the Parish and the schools asking if you want your child to be enrolled in the First Communion and First Confession programme this year. You are kindly asked to read the letter carefully and if you wish your child to be enrolled to send back the enclosed form to the School.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Next meeting of the Pastoral Council will take place on Monday 11 Nov at 8pm in the Edmund Rice Centre (please note change of time and venue). The meeting will be given over to the setting up of a bereavement ministry in the Parish
PARISH FINANCE COMMITEE
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday next (Nov 12) at 8pm in the Parochial House.
It is planned to give a financial report to parishioners at all Masses next weekend.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
A meeting of all Eucharistic Ministers will take place in the Edmund Rice Centre
on Monday Nov 25 at 8.30pm.
THEMES IN IRISH SPIRITUALITY
This course, presented by Dr. Una Agnew SSL will examine a number of themes in Irish spirituality - a sense of place, a sense of God in everyday life, awareness of the Trinity, the Cross, God in Creation, pilgrimage and story. Cost €60. Sat Nov 16, 10am-5pm in the Croí, Baltrasne, Ashbourne. Ph 01 8352156.
GIRLEY
Recently Departed
Agnes Jordan, Drumbaragh. Maureen Monaghan, Ballinagore (wife of late Michael Monaghan, Rockfield Rd)
Masses for Week
Saturday (Nov 9) – 7.30 – 1st Ann – Mattie Smith, Calliaghstown.
Sunday(Nov19) 11oc – Mass for James Kavanagh, Dublin.
Monday: 7.45 – 2nd Ann – Phyllis Lynch, Headfort Rd.
Saturday (Nov 16) 10oc - 5th Ann – Greg Sheridan, Canon St. 7.30 – 2nd Ann – Joe Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas
Wedding Mass: Kells Church Sat Nov 16 at 1oc.
Anniversary Masses
David Caffrey, Loyd. Dick and Kathleen Lee, Suffolk St (2)
Bridget McLoughlin, St. Brigid’s Tce. Sean Madden, Kilmainham
Paddy and Mary Bell and Family, Cross-Carrick. Thomas and Mary Carberry, Pepperstown.
Matt Tormay, Suffolk St. Anne and Patrick Farrelly, Maudlin St
Bellinter Conference Centre: ‘Twilight’ an evening of prayer and reflection Wedns Nov13, 6-9pm. Cost €6.50. Details 21241.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2960, Girley €170, Offering Day envelopes €5626
We thank all that contribute.
St. Vincent de Paul Hall Committee presents Legacy of a Quiet Man – musical night of song of Kellsman Dick Farrelly, famous for the theme song; The Isle of Innisfree’.
Performed by professional singer Sinead Stone and Dick’s musician son Richard Farrelly, along with a host of Kells performers – Thursday 21 Nov at 8pm in St. Vincent de Paul Hall. Tickets (€12.50) from McEntees, Newmarket St or any member of the Hall Committee.
Christmas Fare
Parish Hall, Headfort Place, Kells every Saturday (4 - 9.30pm and Sunday (9am-9pm) until Christmas Nov10-Dec 2. Local arts and crafts, table displays, holly trees etc. Come along and paint an angel for charity.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2070.
Gael Colmcille Lott0 – no winner. Jackpot Nov 7 €7050.
Handball Lotto – No winner. This week €2000.
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
FIRST COMMUNION 2003
For the children of the two primary schools in the town, First Communion will be celebrated on Saturday May 17.
PARISH LITURGY MEETING
The Parish Liturgy Committee will meet on Tues 19 Nov in Parochial House at 8pm.
MEETING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
A meeting of all Ministers of the Eucharist will take place in the Edmund Rice Centre on Monday 2 Dec at 8.30pm (please note change of date).
PARISH FINANCES
A report on the finances of the Parish is being made available after all Masses this weekend.
MEATH DIOCESAN PIONEER MASS
Friday in Parish Church at 7.30pm
GIRLEY SILVER CIRCLE
Please return all cards before Tues 19 Nov for Draw on 21 Nov at Friendship Club
COUNSELLING AND SKILLS (Certificate course)
This course is aimed at those who wish to improve their relationship skills in both family and work. It is aimed at parents, teachers, health workers and those who wish to pursue a career in counselling. 20 hours (Monday evenings, 8-9.30) Nov 2002- Feb 2003
Cost €250. Contact An Croí, Baltrasne, Ashbourne 01 – 8352156.
MOVEMENT AND STILLNESS
An opportunity to connect with your body through dance and gently move into stillness.
Facilitators Lani and John Doyle. Sat Nov 23,10am-5pm. Cost €65. Contact an Croí, Baltrasna, Ashbourne Ph 01 8352156
READERS FOR DECEMBER
Sat 7.30 – Maureen Burke 41340. Sun 9oc - Anne Griffin , 11oc - Frank Motherway- 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
Special Ministers for December – Group 3
Recently Departed
James Denning, Gardenrath Rd . Patrick Carney, Rockfield Rd
Mary Griffin (nee Dobson) Fore, died London. Patrick Carr, Donegal. Ron Caesar, late Fair Green died England
Masses for Week
Sat (Nov 16) 7.30 – 2nd Ann – Joe Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Tuesday: 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Betty McGovern, Climber Hall
Wedns: 9.30 – Mass for Brian Rourke–McGuinness, died California.
Thursday 9.30 – Mass for Church Adoration Group.
Friday 7.30 – Meath Diocesan Pioneer Council Annual Mass
Saturday (Nov 23) 10oc – 3rd Ann – Margaret McGuinness, Triermore
7.30 – 4th Ann – Anthony Daly, Kilmainham
Sunday (Nov 24) 9oc – Month’s Memory – Jimmy 0’Rourke, Moynalty Rd.
11oc – Month’s Memory – Joan Hickey, Headfort Park.
Wedding Mass: Parish Church Wedns 6pm. Girley Church Saturday 2pm
Anniversary Masses
Teresa Cole, Moynalty Rd. Marie Ginnity, Fr. MacCullen Park James Black, Loyd (2). Austin Wilson, Bective St (2) Patrick and Margaret Morris, Maudlin Rd
John and Nancy Olohan, Cross St
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2574 Girley €180,Weekly envelopes Kells €2397 Girley €155
We thank all that contribute weekly..
Readers for December
Sat 7.30pm – Maureen Burke. Sun 9am - Anne Griffin, 11oc - Frank Motherway 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill.
Special Ministers for December – Group 3.
St. Mary’s School Delvin – Sale of Work on Sunday 24 Nov at 2pm. Donations to Phil Tully, Piercetown Ph 34323
Legacy of a Quiet Man – musical night of song of Kells man Dick Farrelly, famous for the theme song ‘The Isle of Innisfree’.
Performed by professional singer Sinead Stone and Dick’s musician son Richard Farrelly, along with a host of Kells performers – Thursday 21 Nov at 8pm in St. Vincent de Paul Hall. Tickets (€12.50) from McEntees, Newmarket St or any member of the Hall Committee.
Christmas Fare
Parish Hall, Headfort Place, Kells every Saturday (4 - 9.30pm) and Sunday (9am-9pm) until Christmas Nov 10-Dec 22. Local arts and crafts, table displays, holly trees etc. Come along and paint an angel for charity.
Fair Trade Craft Fair - Kells Parochial Hall on Sat 23 Nov 10-4pm.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club – Christmas Party in Headfort Arms Hotel Wedns Dec 11 at 7.45pm. Tickets (€30) from 41335, 41210, deposit required when booking.
St. Vincent De Paul requires Bunk Beds. Ph 407222.
Grove Gardens –Santa will be returning to Grove Gardens Fordstown Nov 30 – Dec 23 nightly 5-9pm. Ph 34276
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €2500.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2270
Round Towers – Meeting on Wedns 20 Nov Gaelic Centre 9.30 sharp. Also Race Night on Sat 7 Dec in Westway at 9pm.
Alps – Tues 19 Dec. Keep fit with Michelle Waters.
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 8am-8pm
CHURCH ENVELOPES
Following our Financial Statement last Sunday many parishioners have approached the Parish Office requesting Bank Standing Order Forms. Most people mentioned that it was difficult to remember to bring the weekly envelope to Mass and also to find the right money to put in the envelope each Sunday. Standing Order Forms are available at the Parish Office ph 40213 or e-mail gracemr@eircom.net. Copies of financial statement are available at the Parish Office or in the Church porch.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
A reminder that those who volunteered to be involved in the Bereavement Ministry in the parish will meet next Monday (Nov 25) at 8.30pm in the Edmund Rice Centre
MEETING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
A meeting of all Ministers of the Eucharist will take place in the Edmund Rice Centre on Monday 2 Dec at 8.30pm (please note change of date).
PARISH VISITATION
During the coming weeks Fr. John will visit homes in Ard Na Greine and Fr. Liam will visit homes in Beechlawn and Elm Grove.
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
KELLS CHARISMATIC RENEWAL: Meeting every Wedns in Edmund Rice Centre at 8pm all welcome.
Recently Departed
John (Bomber) 0’Rourke, Maudlin Rd
Masses for Week
Sat (Nov 23) - 7.30 – 4th Ann – Anthony Daly, Kilmainham
Sun (Nov 24) – 9oc – Month’s Memory – Jimmy 0’Rourke, Moynalty Rd.
11oc – Month’s Memory – Joan Hickey, Headfort Park.
Tuesday: 9.30 – 5th Ann – Colmatteo Felece, Farrell St.
Wedns: 7.45 – Mass for Peadar 0’Cheallaigh, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
9.30 – Mass for Betty and Dimp McGovern and deceased members of
McGovern Faily, Climber Hall and Carrick St.
Thursday: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Eilis Kavanagh, Calliaghstown
Saturday (Nov 30): 10oc – 3RD Ann – Bernie Carry, Loyd.
7.30 – 3Ann – Peter Wade, Gardenrath
Sunday (Dec 1): 11oc – 1st Ann – Mary Talbot, Sycamore Ave.
Anniversary Masses
Peter and Julia McManus, Moynalty Rd. Annie Black, Church Lane
Tony and Colm Cole, Moynalty Rd, Bridget carry, Calliaghstown
Paul Tobin, Rosmeen. Vincent Farrelly, Market St.
Tee and Carmel Farrelly, Market St. Frank Lynch, Church St. Patrick and Kate Ward, Kilmainham
Deceased members of Ennis and Kelly Families, Calliaghstown
Fitzsimons Family, Cookstown Christopher and Sarah McCabe, Maudlin St.
Readers for December -
Sat 7.30 – Maureen Burke. Sun 9am - Anne Griffin , 11oc - Frank Motherway- 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
Special Ministers for December – Group 3
9.30 Readers for December – Paddy Curran (Dec 3-7), Sr. Imelda (Dec 10-14),
Henry Flanagan (Dec 17-21), Carol Malone (Dec 24-28), Victor Duffy (Dec 31-4 Jan 2003)
Girley Fundrasing Committee
Race Night; Thanks to all whom supported and sponsored recent Race Night. Total raised €2300. Many thanks to all.
Silver Circle: Draw 21 Nov - €100 – Fergus Faulkner, Nancy Finnegan, €50 – Sarah and Ross Smith, Valerie Malone, Kitty Tully, Phil Ward, €25 – Judy Hodgins, Ellen Cahill, Bridie Clarke, Denise Wallace.
Final Draw on Thurs Dec 12 at Christmas Dinner, cards must be returned before that date.
Girley Partner Whist: Sat 30 Nov at 9pm.
Kells Credit Union:AGM in Headfort Arms (Kenlis Suite) on Tues 3 Dec at 8pm. Free draws for hampers for turkeys, hams etc for those attending. All welcome
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2213 Girley €130,weekly envelopes Kells €1625 Girley €75
We thank all that contribute.
Mental Health Association: Last in series of lectures in Kells Community School on Tues 26 Nov at 8pm – ‘Coping with Depression’ (speaker John Mohan) Details Bea 41911.
St. Mary’s School Delvin: Sale of Work today in the School Sunday 24 Nov 2pm.
ICA – Meeting in Parish Hall on Wedns 27 Nov at 8.30.
Drumbaragh School Parents Council – Cake Sale in Parish Hall on Sunday 1 Dec, 9-2pm. Proceeds to Drumbaragh School.
Christmas Fare: Parish Hall very Saturdays (4-9.30) and Sundays (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.
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €3000. Congrats to Brian Carroll on winning under 17 Leinster open and a place on the Irish Team for Chicago.
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto – no winner. This week 21 Nov €7350. AGM in Gaelic Centre on
Friday 6 Dec at 8.30PM.
Alps – Tuesday – person from Irish Heart Foundation.
Round Towers:congrats to u15 team who won the Meath Division 1u15 Final last Sunday.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2470