Church of St Colmcille Kells & Church of the Immaculate Conception Girley.
Mass Times:Kells. Saturday. 8pm. Sunday. 8am, 9.30am,11.00am, 12.15pm.Girley. Sunday. 10.00am.
Weekly Notices courtesy of Martin Grace,
Parish Office
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Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm, Sunday 8am, 9.30, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm.
Baptisms Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament – Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.
COLLECTIONS:
Offertory and missalettes - £1590,
Weekly envelops Kells £ 950. Girley £35. We thank all that contribute
November Offerings:
Today is an Offering Day. We ask you to use the WHITE envelope, or an ordinary envelope with name and address. The Offertory Collection today in Kells and Girley will also be part of the Offering Day.
Parish Development Fund:
The weekly envelopes for the coming year should have reached the homes in the Parish by now.
While there has been a generous response to date to the appeal for the Roof Fund, we respectfully emphasise the importance of the on–going weekly collections.
Many developments will be necessary in the coming years in the Parish. When all of us are working together the burden is light for everybody.
At the end of the next financial year, a financial statement will be given to all parishioners.
Course for Lay Leaders:
On the 4 Monday nights of November a course has been organised to train lay leaders in the 9 parishes of North Meath. It is hoped that the course will lead to the establishment of Pastoral Councils in each Parish.
The course will take place in the Headfort Arms commencing at 8pm.
Recently Departed:
Jim Lynch died England
Masses for Week:
Sat 8pm (Nov 3)- 2nd Ann – John and Mayphie Broderick, Maudlin Rd
Monday: 7.45 – 1st Ann – Joe Carr, late Carrick St.
Tuesday: 7.45 – Mass for John Feeney late Kells died England recently.
9.30 - Mass for deceased members of Kells UDC
Thursday: 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Rosaleen Donegan, Fr. MacCullen Park.
Friday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – John Greene, Galway
Saturday: 9oc – 3rd Ann – Josephine Brady, Gardenrath Rd.
10oc – 4th Ann – Gus William's, Grange.
8pm – 1st Ann – Phyllis Lynch, Headfort Park.
Anniversary Masses:
Joe Mitchell, St. Brigid’s Tce. John and Margaret Martin, Canon St (4)
Deceased members of Greene Family, Galway.(3) Kellett Family, Maudlin Rd.
Michael McCarthy, St. Albans. Danny McManus, Loyd.
Mary, Michael and Paddy Bell, Columba Tce.
Sean 0’Shea, Church View. John and Nancy Olohan, Cross St.
Madge and Michael Cox, Sycamore Ave. Michael Skelly, Climber Hall.
Patrick and Margaret Morris, Maudlin Rd. (2) Sean Madden, Kilmainham
Edmund Rice Centre:
Prayer Group Meeting Wedns 8pm, Prayer Meeting ‘True Life in God’ Thursdays 8pm.
Holy Hour Saturday 11-12 noon
Kells ICA Meets on Wed Nov 7 in Parish Hall at 8.30. New members welcome..
Foroige: Leaders needed. If interested contact Fr. Liam, Parochial House.
Kells Celtic thank all that contributed to recent collection.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Public Information Meeting Tues. 13 Nov. at 8.30pm in St.
Brigid’s Hospital Ardee. All welcome.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week £4000.
Kilmainham Lotto – one winner - Congrats to Caroline Casserly. This week £1000
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Mondays 8.15. This Monday Maria Thompson. Christmas Party in Headfort Arms 17 Dec. Non members welcome. Booking with deposit to Maureen 41335 or Sandra 41126.
Lost: Black wallet Friday 19 Oct Farrell St. Lost: Camera early October in Town Centre. Ph. 47866.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Malone. Tel 40213/Fax 40213 (ext. 29).
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm.
Baptisms Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament – Monday to Friday 8am-8pm..
Roof Fund
We thank all who have already returned the ‘ONCE OFF’ donation.
(Present) £29,600. (Target) £110,000
Confirmation – Sunday 24 March 2002 at 3pm
Course for Lay Leaders:
The course for Lay Leaders continues in the Headfort Arms this Monday Dec 12 at 8pm.
Eucharistic Ministers:
A Meeting of all Eucharistic Ministers in the Parish has been arranged for Thurs 22 Nov in the Edmund Rice Centre at 8.30pm.
Ministers of the Word:
A Meeting of all Church Readers (Sundays and weekday) will be held in the Edmund Rice Centre on Thurs 29 Nov at 8.30pm.
Masses for Week:
Sat 8pm (Nov 10) – 1st Ann – Phyllis Lynch, Headfort Park.
Wednesday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – Liam Maguire, St. Brigid’s Tce.
Friday: 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Dr. Harry Lappin, Church St.
Saturday: 9oc – Month's Memory – John Donoghue, Rockfield Rd.
10oc – 4th Ann –Greg Sheridan, Canon St
8pm – 1st Ann – Joe Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Anniversary Masses:
David Caffrey, Loyd Tom and Christina Raleigh. Bridget Phillips, Rockfield Rd.
Teresa Knight, Rockfield Rd. Bridget McLoughlin, St. Brigit`s Tce.
Michael Vaughan, St. Colmcille Villas. Thomas and Mary Carberry, Pepperstown
James Black, Loyd (2) Matt Tormay, Suffolk St
COLLECTIONS:
Offertory and missalettes - £1690 (€2145). We thank all that contribute
St. Vincent de Paul:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will soon commence the process of installing alarms for the elderly (particularly those living alone or who feel vulnerable). The scheme is run by the Dept. of Social Welfare and is grant aided to the extent of 90%. Anyone wishing to apply or is aware of someone who is vulnerable and lonely, please contact Veronica Flanagan (40732) or Martin Hanney (40658) after 6oc any evening or leave your name in Parochial House.
Irish Welfare in Birmingham:
The Society are anxious to contact any family or friends of Mr Mark 0’Connor or Mark Connor who was born 13 April 1939 in the greater Kells area. Ph Brenda or Mary at 0044 121 6046111 urgently.
Kells PTAA:
Annual Mass with Presentation of Pioneer Pins on Wedns 5 Dec at 8pm followed by Dinner Dance in Headfort Arms. Tickets (£12.50) from Committee Members – P. Duff, U. Fitzpatrick, B. Curran and K. Kiernan.
Kilmainham Ladies Club in Iona Hall Wed Nov 14 at 8.30. Flower arrangement for Christmas. All welcome. Dinner Dance Sat 22 Dec. Book before 15 Nov. Ph 40049/ 40102.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Every Monday 8.15. This week Ronan Leonard. Christmas Party Dec 17 in Headfort Arms. Details 41126 or 41335.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Public Information Meeting Tues. 13 Nov at 8.30pm in St.
Brigid’s Hospital Ardee. All welcome.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week £4100
Alps – Cookery with Margaret Campbell Tues. 10.30-12.30.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week £1100
Athboy Ladies Rugby Club: Training Mondays and Fridays 8pm. Details 087 9175281.
Found: Glasses in Gaelic Centre. Contact Parish Office.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Byrne. Phone/fax 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm,
Sunday 8am, 9.30, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm.
Baptisms Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament – Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. A Mass for all the Perpetual Adoration Participants will be celebrated this Wednesday in the Church at 9.30.
COLLECTIONS:
Offertory and missalettes £ £1550 (€1968) Envelopes Nov 11 (week 1) – Kells £1534 (€1947) Girley £50(€63)
We thank all that contribute.
COURSE FOR LAY LEADERS:
The course for Lay Leaders continues in the Headfort Arms this Monday Nov 19 at 8pm.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
A Meeting of all Eucharistic Ministers in the Parish has been arranged for this Thurs 22 Nov in the Edmund Rice Centre at 8.30pm.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD:
A Meeting of all Church Readers (Sundays and weekday) will be held in the Edmund Rice Centre on Thurs 29 Nov at 8.30pm.
READERS FOR DECEMBER:
Sat 8pm – Maureen Burke
Sun 8am –Jim Dempsey 9.30 - Victor Duffy - 11oc Frank Motherway- 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
SPECIAL MINISTERS OF TH EUCHARIST - GROUP 3
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE:
Meeting in Parochial House on Tuesday Nov 20 at 8.30pm.
HOME VISITATION:
During the coming weeks Fr John will visit homes in the Syddenrath/Headfort Estate and Headfort Rd areas and Fr. Liam will visit the Girley area .
Recently Departed:
Mattie Smith, Calliaghstown
Peggy Donlon late Kilskyre died Dublin
Masses for the Week:
Sat 8pm (Nov 17) - 1st Ann – Joe Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Tuesday: 9.30 – Masses for Pat Murray late Johnstown Kilskyre died England recently.
Wednesday: 9.30 - Mass for all participants of Perpetual Adoration.
Saturday: 9oc – 5th Ann – Paul Tobin, Rosmeen.
10oc – 5th Ann – Mollie Brown, Pitcher Lane.
8pm – 3rd Ann – Anthony Daly, Kilmainham.
Anniversary Masses:
Marie Ginnity, Fr. MacCullen Park. Deceased members of Ginnity Family, Carrick St
Charles McEntee, Newmarket St. Austin Wilson, Bective St.
Kay Devin, Bective St. Charlie Sheridan, Oldcastle. Patrick Mallon, Bohermeen
St Mary’s Delvin – Annual Bazaar 25 Nov. Items may be left with Jimmy Morris or Philip Tully (34323)
St. Colmcille's (Kells) Credit Union: AGM will be held in the Kenlis Suite on Headfort Arms on Tues. 27 Nov 2001 at 8pm sharp. All members requested to attend. Free draws for hampers, turkeys' etc. for members attending the AGM
Scoil Mhuire:
Congrats to the girls of Scoil Mhuire on winning the Meath Primary Schools Division 1 Football Title in Navan last Saturday.
Irish Welfare in Birmingham:
The Society are anxious to contact any family or friends of Mr. Mark 0’Connor or Mark Connor who was born 13 April 1939 in the greater Kells area. Mark may also use another name. Ph Brenda or Mary at 0044 121 6046111 urgently.
Kells PTAA:
Annual Mass with Presentation of Pioneer Pins on Wedns 5 Dec at 8pm followed by Dinner Dance in Headfort Arms. Tickets (£12.50) from Committee Members – P. Duff, U. Fitzpatrick, B. Curran and K. Kiernan.
St. Vincent de Paul:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will soon commence the process of installing alarms for the elderly (particularly those living alone or who feel vulnerable). The scheme is run by the Dept. of Social Welfare and is grant aided to the extent of 90%. Anyone wishing to apply or is aware of someone who is vulnerable and lonely, please contact Veronica Flanagan (40722) or Martin Hanney (40658) after 6oc any evening or leave your name in Parochial House.
Round Towers: Meeting on Thurs 22 Nov at 9.30 in Gaelic Centre.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week £1200.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week ££4200.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society Draw: £100 – Sheila Crowe, £50 Trevor Mulvany, £25 – Stephen Sweeney. Next draw – 20 Nov.
Louth/Meath Kidney Association: Progressive Poker Classics Thus 22 Nov at 9.30pm in Headfort Arms. Tickets £10.
Alps – Tuesday – Margaret Campbell on Cookery.
Found: Pair of Glasses Thurs 8 Nov in John St. Ph 44396.
Found: Sum of Money in Bective St on Thurs 8 Nov. Ph 41877.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Shortall Tel 40213/Fax 40213 (ext. 29)
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm,
Sunday 8am, 9.30, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7-8pm.
Baptisms Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament – Monday to Friday 8am-8pm..
COLLECTIONS:
Offertory and missalettes £1566 (€1988)
Development Fund (weekly envelopes) Kells £1262 (€1602) Girley £65 (€82)
We thank all that contribute.
Roof Fund
We thank all who have already returned the ‘ONCE OFF’ donation
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(Present) £ 40,300 (target) £110,000
COURSE FOR LAY LEADERS:
The course for Lay Leaders continues in the Headfort Arms this Monday Nov 26 at 8pm.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD:
A Meeting of all Church Readers (Sundays and weekday) will be held in the Edmund Rice Centre this Thurs 29 Nov at 8.30pm.
READERS FOR DECEMBER:
Sat 8pm – Maureen Burke
Sun 8am –Jim Dempsey 9.30 - Victor Duffy - 11oc Frank Motherway-12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
SPECIAL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST - GROUP 3
Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading): Each Wedns during Advent in Edmund Rice Centre at 8pm. This sharing of Scripture is a means of descending to the level of the heart and finding God. The focus in on the Gospel of the approaching Sunday. The week is then spent reflecting on that particular passage of Scripture. Open to all.
ADVENT:
The Season of Advent commences next weekend. It has a twofold character: as a season to prepare for Christmas when Christ’s First Coming to us is remembered; and as a Season when that remembrance directs the mind and heart to await Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. Advent therefore is a period for devout and joyful expectation.
Masses for Week
Sat 8pm (Nov 24) – 3rd Ann – Anthony Daly, Kilmainham.
Monday: 7.45 – Mass for Peadar 0’Cheallaigh, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
Tuesday: 9.30 – Mass for Dympna McGovern and deceased members of McGovern Family.
Wednesday; 9.30 – Mass for Geraldine Redden, died recently.
Thursday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – Felice Collamatteo, Farrell St.
Friday: 8.30pm – Mass for Lourdes Invalid Group.
Saturday: 10oc – 2nd Ann – Bernie Carry, late Loyd.
8pm – 1st Ann – Ailish Kavanagh, Calliaghstown.
Anniversary Masses
Matt and Rose Healy, Station House. Bridget Carry, Calliaghstown
Teresa and Thomas Cole, Moynalty Rd. Annie Black, Church Lane
Mary Black, Fr. MacCullen Park. Tony Faulkner, Climber Hall
Joe Reilly, Lord Ed St . Edward Reilly, late Lord Edward St died London
Kevin Fox, Church St. Frank Lynch, Church St Vincent Farrelly, Market St Carmel and T Farrelly, Market St. Peter and Julia McManus, Rockfield Rd (2)
Luke Daly, Maudlin Rd. Mattie and Jane Grimes. Drumbaragh (3)
Kells Silver Band: The Band will play at the 12.15 Mass next Sunday Dec 2.
St Mary’s Delvin – Annual Bazaar 25 Nov. Items may be left with Jimmy Morris or Philip Tully (34323
St. Colmcille’s (Kells) Credit Union: AGM will be held in the Kenlis Suite on Headfort Arms on Tues. 27 Nov 2001 at 8pm sharp. All members requested to attend. Free draws for hampers, turkey's etc. for members attending the AGM
Mental Health Association: Bus to Trim from car park on Wed 28 Nov at 6.30.
Continence Promotion Group in Maternity: Public Information Forum in Boyne Valley Hotel Drogheda on Wedns 28 Nov. Aim is to promote public awareness and management in the area of continence. All welcome
Night Vigil to Knock: 7 Dec. Bus leaves Kells at 6pm. Booking 046-52336.
First Sat Vigil to Knock: Kilnacrott. Bus leaves Farrell St at 7.15pm. Ph 41734.
Augustinian Church, Shop St, Drogheda: Fr. Liam Lawton and Friends in Concert Sunday Dec 2 at 8pm. Tickets £10 from Augustinian Office or phone 041-9834044 after 6pm.
Amnesty International: Concert of Christmas Carols in St. Columban’s College, Dalgan Park Nov 30 at 8pm. Adults £5, children’s and senior citizens £3.
Brain Tumor Support Group: Thank all for proceeds of £676 from Ladies Mini Marathon. Open Meeting of the Group on Second Wedns of each month in St. Luke’s Hosp, Rathgar.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Monday 8.15 – Flower Arranging. Day Trip Dec 1, bus from Carrick house at 9pm. Christmas Party Dec 17. Ph 41126, 42335
Young Generation Christmas Show: St. Vincent de Paul Hall Sunday 2 Dec with Matinee at 3pm and evening show at 8.30. Also show on Monday Dec 3 at 8.30 and Wedns Dec 5 at 8.30. Not to be missed.
Handball Lotto: No winner. This week £600. AGM in Handball Club Sunday Dec 2 at 3pm.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week £1300.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week £4300.
St. Killian’s Church Mullagh – Celtic Tenors Dec 5. Details 42433.
Alps – Tuesday Christmas Crafts.
Musical Society Draw - £100 – Karen Mooney, £50 James Maguire, £25 Yvonne McGovern. Next Draw – 27 Nov.