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
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
DAY FOR LIFE
Next Sunday (Oct 12) has been designated as a ‘A Day for Life’ by the Bishops’ Conference of Ireland and Britain. A short pastoral letter is being issued and will be made available to parishioners.
LEGION OF MARY
Next Sunday October 12, the Legion of Mary will be visiting the houses of the Parish with a view to restarting the Legion in Kells and promoting Family Prayer.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
There will be a special meeting on Sunday 19 October commencing at 3pm in Dowdstown House, Navan.
MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO ROME
Mon 12 July – Wed 21 July 2003. Led by Bishop Smith. Fare €960 (sharing twin en-suite) or €865 (sharing twin standard). Contact Mullingar Travel 044 40587 or Bishop’s House, Mullingar 044 48841.
JUNIOR VINCENT DE PAUL
If anyone would like members of the Junior Vincent de Paul to call to them for a chat or to run errands, please ring Parochial House 9240213 and leave name and number. Any post-primary school students interested in joining Junior Vincent de Paul kindly contact Veronica Flanagan 9240722
MEATH PEACE GROUP
Public Talk – ‘Reconciliation, Peacebuilding and the Church’ in Dalgan Park Monday Oct 6 at 8pm.
ATT. ALL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
Some changes were necessary to the Rota, which is available in the Sacristy after all Masses.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL DROGHEDA
Service of remembrance in the Lourdes Church at 3pm on Sunday 5
Oct for the families of babies and children who have died during
pregnancy; at or around the time of birth; or in childhood.
NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into the Parish Community - Fionn Smith (Hermitage Glen), Megan McManus (Balrath Woods), Craig Redmond-Thompson (Ard na Griene), Alanna Caffrey (Loyd), Patrick Whelan (Clover Hill), Milly 0’Brien (Farrell St) , Lauren Carroll (Hermitage Glen), Louise Smartt (Cherry Hill Rd), Leah Mulvany (Balrath Woods), Aaron Dunne(Pepperstown), Eoin McCarthy (Cherry Hill Rd).
ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY: Meeting in Parochial Hse on Monday at 7pm.
AL_ANON:
Meeting now held every Monday night at 8.30pm in Edmund Rice Centre, (note: change of venue).
LIST OF DEAD
November is the month in the Christian calendar that we traditionally commemorate our faithful departed. On All Soul’s Day (Nov 2) and on All the First Fridays during the year, Masses are offered for names on the List of the Dead. Envelopes and name sheets are available in the front porch of the Church. Kindly return to Parochial House.
National Children’s Day – Sunday 5 October. NMCDA and Meath Youth Unit present Variety Show for children in Headfort Arms today Sunday Oct 5 2-6pm. Adm. free.
Recently Departed
Elizabeth Daly, late Maudlin St
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Oct 4) 7.30pm – 4th Ann – Paddy Nugent, Kenlis Place.
Sun (Oct 5) 11am – 1st Ann – John Quinn, Carrick St
Tuesday: 9.30am – 5th Ann – Dick McGrath, late Sufffolk St
Wedns 9.30am – MM – Charlie Reilly, Bective St
Thurs 9.30am – 4th Ann – Ollie Clarke, Church View
Saturday (Oct 11) 10am – 5th Ann – Nancy Geraghty, St. Colmcille Villas
7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Eamonn Grace, Maudlin Rd.
Anniversary Masses
Winifred Rountree, Kilmainham Mary Kiernan, Bective St,
Eileen Farrell, St. Brigid’s Tce Tommy Lynch, Lisduff Patrick and Mary Kate Flood, Climber Hall.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2087, Girley €197, Weekly envelopes Kells €1555, Girley €60
We thank all that contribute weekly and by Direct Debit.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity – Archdeaconry Glebe, Sunset Heights and Ballintubber.
COFFEE MORNING: A Coffee Morning and Cake Sale will be held on Tuesday 7 Oct
10am-2pm in the Centre. Proceeds towards Catherine McAuley Centre.
Spoken Irish Classes: For beginners starting Wedns 15 Oct at 7.30 in Community House, Carrick St. Further details from 9249250.
Kells Civil Defence: First Aid Classes every Thursday in Iona Hall at 8.30pm. 10 week course with cert. at end.
Special Olympics: Photo Exhibition in Heritage Centre for 2 weeks. The display captures the great moments of the Latvian Team in Kells. Adm free, all welcome.
Alps – Tuesday Stress Management with Nuala 0’Connor.
Kells Handball Club: Lotto - €2500 – Bridget Fitzsimons. This week €500, Congrats to Tom Sheridan and Walter 0’Connor on winning Senior Final last weekend. Pongo every Wedns at 8.45pm. All welcome.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €5670.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner, this week €6600
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Meeting this Monday Oct 6 in Drumbaragh School at 8.15, bring a friend.
Round Towers: Meeting Wedns 8 Oct at 9.30pm in Gaelic Centre.
Lismullin Institute Heritage Series: Thurs Oct 9 at 8pm – ‘The people of Brú Na Bóinne’ by Dr. Gabriel Byrne (Smurfit School). Adm €5. Details 01- 6760731.
Art Classes: Starting in St. Michael GAA Club, Carlanstown on Wedns 8 Oct , 7.30-9.30pm. Details from 046 9052157 or 046 52516.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society: Rehearsals for ‘Aladdin’ have commenced. The Society thanks all that participated in recent information night and all that support the Society.
Lost: Red Setter Dog in Kilmainham. Contact Sam Black or phone 9240433
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
MISSION SUNDAY – NEXT SUNDAY OCT 19
The theme of this year’s Mission Sunday is ‘Make His Face Shine’.
2000 years since the start of Mission, there are still vast geographical, cultural, human and social areas which have not yet been penetrated by Christ and His Gospel (Pope John Paul). Support the misionary activity of the Church by prayer, offering of suffering and a generous financial contribution.
Special Mission Sunday were handed out before Mass. We ask you to bring this envelope or an ordinary envelope to Mass next Sunday – Mission Sunday. The plate collection next Sunday will also be part of our Mission Sunday contribution.
DAY FOR LIFE
Today Sunday (Oct 12) has been designated as a ‘A Day for Life’ by the Bishops’ Conference of Ireland and Britain. A short pastoral letter is being issued and will be made available to parishioners.
POPE JOHN PAUL
On October 16 next Pope John Paul celebrates 25 years as Pope. In addition to the celebrations being held in Rome, all parishes throughout the world are asked to recognise this event. Aside from St. Peter it is only the third time in history that a Pope will have celebrated 25 years as the successor of St. Peter (Bl. Pius IX and Leo X111 being the other two). Truly one can say that Pope John Paul has spent himself totally in seeking to fulfil the mandate given to him by the Lord. Even in his infirmity he continues to proclaim the Good News to all.
In Kells there will be a special Mass on Thursday next October 16 at 6.30pm (replacing the 9.30am Mass). All who are free are invited to participate.
LEGION OF MARY
Today Sunday October 12, the Legion of Mary will be visiting the houses of the Parish with a view to restarting the Legion in Kells and promoting Family Prayer.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
There will be a special meeting on Sunday 19 October commencing at 3pm in Dowdstown House, Navan.
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Meeting in Parochial Hse on Monday 20 Oct 20 8pm.
LIST OF DEAD
November is the month in the Christian calendar that we traditionally commemorate our faithful departed. On All Soul’s Day (Nov 2) and on All the First Fridays during the year, Masses are offered for names on the List of the Dead. Envelopes and name sheets are available in the front porch of the Church. Kindly return to Parochial House.
CHURCH REFURBISHMENT COMMITTEE
Meeting in Parochial Hse on Tuesday 21 Oct at 8pm.
Recently Departed
Margaret Murphy, Rockfield Rd.
Ann Owens, Carrick St and late Rosmeen
Teresa (Teasie) Nelson (nee Carney, late Castletown- Moore) died Dublin
Christina Fay, nee Gaynor, late Cloncat died Kildare.
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Oct 11) 7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Eamonn Grace, Maudlin Rd.
Tuesday; 9.30pm – 4th Ann – Barney Yore, Cross-Carrick
Friday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – David Hodge, Headfort Rd.
Sat (Oct 18) 10am – 5th Ann – Carmel and Gerry Brennan, Dublin.
7.30pm – 4th Ann- Mary B. and Paddy McManus and Cella Dardis, St.
Colmcille Villas.
Sun (Oct 19) 11am – 1st Ann – Joan Hickey, Headfort Park.
12.15pm – MM – Nellie Murphy, Cavan Rd.
Anniversary Masses
Andrew Cheevers, Circular Rd. P.J. Smyth, 0’Growney Tce
Seamus 0’Neill, Leighinbridge Eamonn and Mary Farrelly, Maudlin Rd.
Thomas and Annie McKeever, Rosmeen Christy Lee, Fr. MacCullen Park.
Sean Black, Kilmainham.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents of Sycamore Ave and collector Harriet Barrett for their help and generosity.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2417, Girley €205, Weekly envelopes Kells €1840, Girley €75
We thank all that contribute weekly.
Table Quiz: The Parents Council of Pobalscoil Chiarain are holding a Table Quiz in the School on Wedns 22 Oct at 8.30pm. Table of 4 €20.
AL_ANON: Meeting now held every Monday night at 8.30pm in Edmund Rice Centre
(note: change of venue).
Morning Yoga Classes: Phone for details 9240357.
Spoken Irish Classes: For beginners starting Wedns 15 Oct at 7.30 in Community House, Carrick St. Further details from 9249250
Old Kells Waterworks Restoration Group: Meeting on Thurs 16 Oct at 8pm in St. Vincent De Paul Hall.
Alps – Tuesday Stress Management with Nuala 0’Connor for next 3 weeks.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €5870.
Handball Club: No winner, this week €1000. Pongo every Wedns aat 8.45pm.
Christmas Crafts: 1 day workshop for adults, Saturday /Sunday in early Nov. No previous crafting necessary. Details Maria 046 9241116.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Social evening Monday at 8.15pm organised by one of the members. Details 087 9066848.
Drumbaragh Lotto, no winner, this week €6800.
Found: Watch - Fri Oct 3 in Canon St. Ph 9240420.
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
MISSION SUNDAY – TODAY OCTOBER 19
‘Mssion Sunday is important in the life of the Church. ‘Mission’ cannot be left to a group of ‘specialists’. It is a matter for all Christians, dioceses, parishes, Church institutions and associations – to pray for and encourage offerings for the missions’ (Pope John Paul). Please be as generous as possible in your contribution to the Mission Sunday envelope and to the Offertory Collection today, which will be sent in its entirety to the Missions. MISSION IS SHARING.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
There will be a special meeting on Sunday 19 October commencing at 3pm in Dowdstown House, Navan.
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Meeting in Parochial Hse on Monday 20 Oct 20 8pm.
CHURCH REFURBISHMENT COMMITTEE
Meeting in Parochial Hse on Tuesday 21 Oct at 8pm.
LIST OF DEAD
November is the month in the Christian calendar that we traditionally commemorate our faithful departed. On All Soul’s Day (Nov 2) and on All the First Fridays during the year, Masses are offered for names on the List of the Dead. Envelopes and name sheets are available in the front porch of the Church. Kindly return to Parochial House.
Recently Departed
Paddy Dunne, Fyanstown, Kitty Reilly, Oliver Plunkett Rd
Michael Madden, Headfort Grove and late Cakestown
Rose Farrelly, Mullagh. Michael Cassidy, Horath
Brendan Mullarkey, Malahide.
Bishop Laurence Ryan retired Bishop of Kildare.
Masses for week
Sat (Oct 18) 7.30pm – 4th Ann – Mary B. and Paddy McManus and Cella McManus,
St. Colmcille Villas.
Sun (Oct 19) 11am – 1st Ann – Joan Hickey, Headfort Park
12.15 – MM – Nellie Murphy, Cavan Rd.
Tuesday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – Betty McGovern, Climber Hall
Wedns 9.30 – Mass for John Furlong, Kilmainham
Saturday (Oct 25): 10am - 4th Ann – Delia Duckworth (nee Geraghty) late Suffolk St
7.30pm – 3rd Ann – John Stewart, Knockarannay.
Sunday (Oct 26) 11am – 1st Ann – Jimmy 0’Rourke, Moynalty Rd.
12.15 – MM– Tommy Smith, late Oldcastle.
Anniversary Masses
Rose and Matt Healy, Station House. Josie McMahon, 0’Growney Tce (3)
Lynch Family, Drumbaragh. Patrick and Anne Farrelly, Maudlin St (3)
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2204 Girley €165
Weekly envelopes Kells €1714 Girley €100
We thank all who contribute weekly and those who pay by Direct Debit.
Table Quiz: The Parents Council of Pobalscoil Chiarain are holding a Table Quiz in the School on Wedns 22 Oct at 8.30pm. Table of 4 €20.
Lismullin Institute Heritage Series: ‘Genetics and the Origins of the Irish Population’ by Dr. Daniel Bradley, TCD on Thursday 23 Oct at 8pm. Adm. €5. Ph 01 6760731.
St. Colmcille Villas – Celebrating 50 years: Looking back at 50 years, old photos wanted dating from 1954 to the present day celebrating 50 years of St. Colmcille Villas. Contact Ailish Murphy 9241456.
AL_ANON: Meeting now held every Monday night at 8.30pm in Edmund Rice Centre
(Note: change of venue).
Knock – Mother of Teresa Relics – Sunday 26 Oct. Bookings Marie Donoghue 9242091.
Handball Club: Lotto – no winner, this week €1500. Pongo every Wedns 8.45 in Clubrooms. Best of luck to Meath and Kells players in world series this weekend.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Christmas Party in Headfort Arms Dec 10th. Music by Blue Velvet. Booking 9241210, 087 9066848.
Drumbaragh Lotto –no winner, this week €7000.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this €6070. Congrats to Kilmainham on League win.
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
Masses today by Winter Time.
Monday: Bank Holiday. Mass at 10am.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
Friday: Confessions for Saturday and Sunday 7-7.30. Vigil Mass 7.30pm.
Saturday: Feast of All Saints. Holyday of Obligation. Masses as on Sundays with
Vigil Mass on Friday evening at 7.30pm. Girley Mass 10am
Vigil Mass for Sunday at 7.30pm.
THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (Sun Nov 2)
The Church offers the Eucharistic Sacrifice and its own intercessions for the dead, not only at their funerals and anniversaries but also in the yearly remembrance of all the sons and daughters of the Church who live in Christ. The Church seeks to help the faithful departed by earnest prayer to God for their entry into the communion of the saints in Heaven. The names of all that have died in the past year will be read out at all Masses on this day (Sunday next Nov 2)
We invite families who have been bereaved to bring up the gifts at these Masses. Please contact the Parish Office or Sacristy.
LIST OF DEAD
November is the month in the Christian calendar that we traditionally commemorate our faithful departed. On All Soul’s Day (Nov 2) and on All the First Fridays during the year, Masses are offered for names on the List of the Dead. Envelopes and name sheets are available in the front porch of the Church. Kindly return to Parochial House before next Friday so that the new list can be entered.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
A Bereavement Support Group is now available to help people deal with the death of a loved one/ loss of any kind. A safe space will be provided for people to talk freely about their experience of grief. Contact the Parish Office (9240213)
NOVEMBER OFFERINGS
Next Sunday is an Offering Day. Kindly use the WHITE envelope from your Box. Or an ordinary envelope with name and address. Your support is much appreciated.
GIRLEY PARISH COMMITTEE:
Monthly meeting in Girley Hall on Tues 28 Oct at 9pm.
REFOCUS
A programme to focus on the many changes in a relationship. How have circumstances changed for you – new baby, empty nest syndrome, redundancy, elderly parent living with you? This course is conducted in a friendly atmosphere and is an opportunity to discuss the emotional impact these changes might have. Course commences Nov 5. Contact ACCORD 9023146.
LIAM LAWTON CONCERT
St. Michael’s Church Castlepollard Sunday 2 Nov at 8pm. Adm €15. Ph 044 61126.
SICK ATTENDED BY FR. JOHN
On Friday Oct 31 at usual time.
Recently Departed
Patsy King, Headfort Woods and late Canon St and Kilmainham
Joe Roche, Slane. Gerry 0’Connor, Grand Priory
Mass Intentions for week
Sat (Oct 25) 7.30pm – 3rd Ann –John Stewart, Knockarannay.
Sun (Oct 26) 11am – 1st Ann – Jimmy 0’Rourke, Moynalty Rd.
12.15 – MM – Tommy Smith, late Oldcastle.
Monday: 10am – 3rd Ann – Peter Tevlin, Church View
Tues: 9.30 – 5th Ann – Bridget Cummins and Michael Vaughan, late Carrick St.
Friday: 7.30pm Vigil – 5th Ann – Nellie and William Ryan, Fyanstown.
Saturday (Nov 1): 7.30pm – 4th Ann – Mayphie and John Broderick, Maudlin Rd.
Anniversary Masses
Timmy Reddy, Bective St Kathleen Masterson, Maudlin Rd
Carmel Lynch, 0’Growney Tce. Dick and Maud Tighe, Carrick St
Michael Vaughan , St. Colmciile Villas Sam McGovern, Climber Hall.
Rose Walker, Pitcher Lane William, Mary and Jimmy Carry, Sheeney, Loyd
Laurence and Josephine Smith, Clover Hill
COLLECTIONS
Mission Sunday €5833, weekly envelopes Kells €1433 Girley €50
We thank all who contribute weekly and those who pay by Direct Debit.
Readers for November
Sat 7.30 –Tom 0’Doherty
Sun 9oc - Jane Smith, Br. Devaney, and 11oc -Anne Carolan 12.15 – Marie Gibney
9.30 Readers for November
Ann Carolan (3-8 Nov), Victor Duffy (Nov 10-15), Eileen 0’Reilly (Nov 17-22), Marian Reilly (Nov 24-29)
Art Auction: Organised by Navan Lions Club Newgrange Hotel on Friday Nov 7 at 8pm. Proceeds to Meals on Wheels in Kells, Trim, Trim, and Slane. Viewing 6-8pm Monday to Thursday 3-5Nov. And 3-5 Friday 7 Nov.
Kells Swimming Club:AGM Monday 10 Nov at 8.30 in the Gaelic Centre. Christmas Hamper Raffle.
Alps: Personal Development with Nuala o’Connor.
Girley Hall - Sat 1 Nov Partner Whist 9pm. Usual bus.
Meath County Childcare Committee: Open Information Day on Childcare Premises and Provisions in Newgrange Hotel on Turs 23 Oct , 4-8pm. All welcome.
Kilmainham Lotto - no winner, this week €6270.
Handball Lotto – no winner , this week €2000. Pongo every Wedns at 8.45pm.
Best of luck to Meath and Kells players in world series.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner, this week €7200
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: No Meeting Bank Holiday, Christmas Party Dec 10 in Headfort Arms. Details 087 9066848.