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 8pm, Sunday 8am, 9.30, 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, 7-8pm. Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
Masses for week
Sat (Oct 5) 8pm – 3rd Ann – Paddy Nugent, Kenlis Place
Sun (Oct 6) 9.30 – 1st Ann – Rosie Donegan, Fr. MacCullen Park
Tuesday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – Richard McGrath, late Newmarket St
Wedns : 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Oliver Clarke, Church View.
Sat (Oct 12) 10oc – 4th Ann – Nancy Geraghty, St. Colmcille Villas.
8pm – 2nd Ann – Eamon Grace, Maudlin Rd.
Sun (Oct 13) 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Delia Duckworth (nee Geraghty) Suffolk St.
Anniversary Masses
Mary Kiernan, Bective St Christy Lee, Fr. MacCullen Park
Sean Black, Kilmainham
Priest on Duty – Fr. Shortall Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 8pm,Sunday 8am, 9.30, 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, 7-8pm.Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
DAY FOR LIFE
Oct 13 is being observed as the ‘Day for Life’ in the Church in this country. It seeks to highlight the central truth that all life is sacred in the sight of God. This year the emphasis is on euthanasia, a practice that is growing in a number of countries, some even giving it legal backing.
MISSION SUNDAY
Next Sunday Oct 20 is Mission Sunday.
The Pope has called for renewed missionary activity among the peoples of the world.
He has called each parish, each Diocese to ‘launch out into the deep’, to look beyond the concerns at home and show concern for the millions who have not heard about Christ ‘the Way, the Truth and the Life’
The Mission Sunday collection is the collection which enables the poorest missions survive. It is the one collection which assists in strictly evangelisation projects such as establishment of new dioceses, formation of native clergy, sisters, brothers and laity etc.
The collection is sent in its entirety; there is no administrative fee.
We ask you to bring your Mission Sunday envelope or an ordinary envelope to Mass next Sunday. The Offertory Collection next Sunday will also be included with the Mission Sunday collection.
LIST OF DEAD
November is the month, which is set aside in the Christian calendar to remember the Faithful Departed. On November 2 (All Souls Day) and on all the First Fridays throughout the year, all Masses are offered for names on the List of the Dead. Envelopes and name sheets are available in the front porch of the Church. We ask you to return the envelope to the Parochial House before the end of October.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Next meeting of the PPC will take place in the Parochial House on Monday Oct 14 at 8.30pm.
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
The next meeting of the Liturgy Committee will take place in the Parochial House on Tues Oct 15 at 8.30pm.
CHANGE IN TIMES OF SUNDAY MASS
After consultation with the Parish Council and the Parish Liturgy Committee, some changes are being introduced in the times of weekend Masses:
Saturday 7.30pm. Sunday 9oc, 11oc and 12.15.
Confessions on Saturday will be 10.30 –11oc, 2-3, 7-7.30pm and after the Vigil Mass.
These changed will come into force on the last weekend in October (Oct 26/27)
Adoration: Adorers are needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays 4-5pm or at there own convenience.
Recently Departed
Sean Quinn, Carrick St.
Joseph Reilly, Kieran, Carnaross
Masses for week
Sat (Oct 12) 8pm – 2nd Ann – Eamon Grace, Maudlin Rd.
Sun (Oct 13) 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Delia Duckworth (nee Geraghty) Suffolk St.
Thursday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Barney Yore, Cross-Carrick.
Friday: 7.45 – Month’s Memory – Kieran Flanagan, Oldcastle Rd.
Saturday (Oct 19): 10oc – 5th Ann – Willie and Betty Curtis, Canon St.
8pm – 3rd Ann – Cella Dardis, Mary B and Paddy McManus, St. Colmcille Villas.
Sunday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – Nellie and William Ryan, Fyanstown.
12.15 – Month’s Memory – John Kennedy, late Fyanstown died Manchester
Anniversary Masses
Andrew Cheevers and parents, Circular Rd. Frank, Rose Anne and Rosa McGovern, Circular Rd. Thomas and Annie McKeever, Rosmeen. P.J. Smyth, 0’Growney Tce. Seamus 0’Neill, Loughlinbridge. Tommy Lynch, Lisduff. Eileen Farrell, St. Brigid’s Tce Patrick, Jane and Alfie Nugent, Kenlis Place. Bernard Carolan, Rockfield Rd. Carolan Family, Farrell St. Bill and Eileen Quinlan, Kilmainham
Collections – Offertory and missalettes, Kells €3135, Girley €150. weekly envelopes Kells €1600, Girley €53.
Kells Apostolic Class thank all who contributed to recent collection, which will be distributed to four mission houses.
Trocaire African Appeal: Recently €2085 was forwarded to Trocaire from donations made by parishioners.
Church Music Workshop: With Fr. Liam Lawton in St. Michael’s GAA Centre on Sunday 2 Nov 2-6pm. If interested contact Bernadette Curtis 086 8228757.
AWARE – Helping to Defeat Depression thank all for their generous support on Daisy Day. Support Group Meeting on First and Third Wedns of each month in McAuley Centre at 8pm. Helpline – 01-6766166.
Kilmainham Lotto – winners – Maureen Caffrey and Patsy Farrell. This week €1270.
Zambian Immersion Project: The Pupils, Staff and Parents of Pobalscoil Chiarain thank all who have associated themselves with the project and all for their donations which raised €1739.
Alps: Tuesday 10.30-12.30 – Mary Rountree on Personal Development.
Progressive Poker Classic in aid of Our Lady Hosp for Children Crumlin (in conjunction with Gardia cycle in US) – Headfort Arms Hotel next Oct 17 at 9pm. Tickets €10.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses (from next Sunday): 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, 7-30pm.Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
MISSION SUNDAY
Today is Mission Sunday
Mission 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)
The collection is sent in its entirety; there is no administrative fee. We ask you to bring your Mission Sunday envelope or an ordinary envelope to Mass today. The Offertory Collection at all Masses today will also be included with the Mission Sunday collection. MISSION IS SHARING.
LIST OF DEAD
November is the month, which is set aside in the Christian calendar to remember the Faithful Departed. On November 2 (All Souls Day) and on all the First Fridays throughout the year, all Masses are offered for names on the List of the Dead. Envelopes and name sheets are available in the front porch of the Church. We ask you to return the envelope to the Parochial House before the end of October.
CHANGE IN TIMES OF SUNDAY MASS
Some changes are being introduced in the times of weekend Masses, starting NEXT WEEKEND (Oct 26/27):
Saturday 7.30pm Sunday 9oc, 11oc and 12.15.
Confessions on Saturday will be 10.30 –11oc, 2-3, 7-7.30pm and after the Vigil Mass.
GIRLEY RACE NIGHT – Friday Nov 15 in Brays, Fordstown starting 9pm.
BOXES OF WEEKLY ENVELOPES
Each home will soon receive a set of Weekly Envelopes for the coming year. This box will also contain the WHITE Offering Day envelopes which used be handed out before each Offering Day. If you do not receive a Box we ask you to contact the Parish Office – Ph 40213 or E-Mail gracemr@eircom.net. Standing Order forms also available from the Office.
Soon we will release a financial statement and we hope you will appreciate the importance of contributing weekly to the Parish. As the Parish continues to expand, new challenges have to be met and some of these will involve financial outlay. We welcome the families and individuals who have come to live in the neighbourhood, and we hope they will feel at home here.
A CALL TO YOUNG CATHOLICS OF KELLS
The Parish Community would like to see more of the under 20 age group involved in the Liturgy at weekends. We would like to welcome their involvement in areas like Ministers of the Word, Ministers of the Eucharist and Singing.
Over the next couple of weeks the matter will be brought to the attention of the students in the schools of the Parish.
Perhaps parents would also discuss the issue with their young people.
YOUTH 2000 FESTIVAL
This is a celebration of music and prayer for young people being held in Dalgan Park, Navan from 1-3 Nov 2002.
Contact Paul 086 8571830 or Elizabeth 087 6337605.
CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP
With Fr. Liam Lawton in St. Michael’s GAA Centre, Carlanstown on Saturday 2 Nov 2-6pm. If interested contact Bernadette Curtis 086 8228757.
Recently Departed
Sr. Mary Clare Walsh, late Convent of Mercy Kells died Tullamore
Masses for Week
Sat (Oct 19) 8pm – 3rd Ann – Cella Dardis, Mary B and Paddy McManus, St. Colmcille Villas.
Sunday (Oct 20) 9.30 – 4th Ann – Nellie and William Ryan, Fyanstown.
12.15 – Month’s Memory –John Kennedy, late Fyanstown died Manchester.
Tuesday: 9.30 – Mass for Tess and Paddy Reilly, Maudlin Rd.
Sat (Oct 26) 10oc – 2nd Ann – Peter Tevlin, Church View
7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Johnnie Stewart, Knockeranney.
Anniversary Masses
Rose and Matt Healy, Station House James McDonnell, Columba Tce.
Rose, Patrick, Thomas and Michael Murray, Irishtown.
Eamon and Mary Farrelly, Maudlin Rd. Sam McGovern, Climber Hall.
Liz Murphy, London. Paddy Murphy, Rockfield Rd. James Carolan, Carrick St
Edward Carolan, Carrick St . Owen, Annie and Dympna Lynch, Drumbaragh.
Patrick and Anne Farrelly, Maudlin St Maud Tighe, Carrick St. Kathleen Masterson, Maudlin Rd
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes €2445, Girley €160, weekly envelopes Kells €1690, Girley €70
We thank all that contribute weekly.
Readers for November
Sat 7.30 – Tom 0’Doherty .Sun - 9oc – Br. Devaney , 11oc – Anne Carolan 12.15 – Marie Gibney
Special Ministers of the Eucharist – Group 2.
Girley Silver Circle; Please ensure that all cards are returned to promoters before next Wedns Oct 23. First Draw on Thursday at Friendship Club.
Kells Union of Parishes: Auction Bonanza in Headfort Arms Hotel on Wedns 23 Oct at 8pm. Adm. €5 inc. supper. Viewing 6.30-8pm on evening of sale. Come along and enjoy an evening of fun with friends.
Alps – Tuesday 13.30-12.30 – Dympna Nugent on Alternative Medicine
St. Vincent de Paul Shop will open on Tuesday 2-4pm. Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €1470.
Handball Lotto – winner Pauline Woods. This week €500.Gaeil Colmcille Lottto – no winner. This week €6600
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Ph 40213.
Please note that Masses tomorrow Sunday will be as follows:
Kells - Sunday 9oc, 11oc and 12.15. Girley - 10oc.
BOXES OF WEEKLY ENVELOPES
Each home will soon receive a set of Weekly Envelopes for the coming year. This box will also contain the WHITE Offering Day envelopes which used be handed out before each Offering Day. 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.
NOVEMBER OFFERINGS: Next Sunday Nov 3.
The First Envelope in your new Box will be the WHITE envelope for the Offering Day next Sunday.
LIST OF DEAD
November is the month, which is set aside in the Christian calendar to remember the Faithful Departed. On November 2 (All Souls Day) and on all the First Fridays throughout the year, all Masses are offered for names on the List of the Dead. Envelopes and name sheets are available in the front porch of the Church. We ask you to return the envelope to the Parochial House before the end of October.
Monday: Bank Holiday. No 7.45 or evening Mass. Padre Pio Mass at 10am. (please note change of of Padre Pio Mass to 10oc due to Bank Holiday) No Marian Movement Meeting in Convent on Monday
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS FRIDAY NOV 1):
Holyday of Obligation. We celebrate not only the canonised saints but all the dead who have reached fulfilment, including our relatives abd friends.
Mass times are as on Sundays with Vigil Mass on Thursday at 7.30.
Girley Mass 10oc. Confessions for Holyday: Thursday 7-7.30. And after Vigil Mass.
THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (SAT NOV 2)
‘The Church offers the eucharistic sacrifice and its own intercession 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 sleep 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’
During the 10am Mass on Saturday, the names of all those who have died in the Parish during the last year will be read out.
The norms for Indulgences are on the Notice Board in the porch of the Churches.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR LAY PEOPLE
Dowdstown House, Navan – 12 Nov 10-4pm. Lunch provided. Applications before Nov 8 to 21407.
CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP
With Fr. Liam Lawton in St. Michael’s GAA Centre, Carlanstown on Saturday 2 Nov 2-6pm. If interested contact Bernadette Curtis 086 8228757
YOUTH 2000 FESTIVAL
Dalgan Park Navan 1-3 Nov. All young people (16-35 years) welcome. Contact Paul 086 8571830.
SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
Parishioners who are visited by Fr/ Shortall and Fr. John on the First Friday mornings will be attended on Friday afternoon this week.
Junior Saint Vincent De Paul: If you would like a visit from members of the Junior St. Vincent De Paul, simply contact the Parish Office (40213).
Readers for November
Sat 7.30 – Tom 0’Doherty, Sun - 9oc – Br. Devaney , 11oc – Anne Carolan 12.15 – Marie Gibney
Special Ministers of the Eucharist – Group 2.
9.30 readers for November: Anne Carolan (Nov 4-9), Fergus Carolan (Nov 11-16), Eileen 0’Reilly (Nov 18-23), Marian Reilly (Nov 25-30).
GIRLEY RACE NIGHT – Friday Nov 15 in Brays, Fordstown starting 9pm.
Recently Departed
Betty McGovern, Climber Hall,
Joan Hickey, Headfort Park.
Jimmy 0’Rourke, Moynalty Rd
Masses for Week
Sat (Oct 26) 7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Johnnie Stewart, Knockeranney and Padre Pio Mass
Monday: 10oc – Padre Pio Mass Month’s Memory – Seamus Ennis, Fr. MacCullen
Park. (please note change of time for Padre Pio Mass)Wedns: 7.45 – 5th Ann – Michael Coffey, Abbey House, Fore.
9.30 - 2nd Ann – Joe Carr, late Carrick St.
Sat (Nov 3) 7.30 – 3rd Ann – John and Mayphie Broderick, Maudlin Rd.
Sun (Nov 3) 11oc – Month’s Memory – John Quinn, Carrick St.
Anniversary Masses
Rose Walker, Pitcher Lane Bridget Farrell, Carnaross Timmy Reddy, Bective St
Winifred and Hugh Reddy, Maudlin Rd Paddy and Hugh Reddy, Maudlin Rd.
Smith Family, Clover Hill. Michael McCarthy, St. Albans.Jim Lynch, Blechley, Bucks. Charlie and Sarah Doherty, Buncrana.
Len Moulden Howard, Canada . Josie McMahon, 0’Growney Tce (3)William and Mary Carry, Sheeney. George Ryan, Syddenrath, Carmel Lynch 0’ Growney Tce.
COLLECTIONS
Mission Sunday €5464, weekly envelopes Kells €1440 Girley €55
We thank all that contribute weekly.
Girley Parish Development Fund Silver Circle: €100 – Bernadette Byrne, Mary Hyland,
50 – Carmel Reynolds, Ollie and Mary Clarke, Michael Kiernan, Sean Hyland,
€ 25 – Anita Quigley, Pat Woods, Stephanie Powell
Partner Whist in Girley Hall on Sat 2 Nov at 9pm.
Cake Sale and Bric and Brac Sale: In Parish Hall this Sunday Oct 27 9-1oc. Proceeds to Zambian Immersion Project.
St. Mary’s School Delvin : Sale of Work on 24 Nov at 2oc. Donations to Phil Tully, Piercetown, Fordstown. Ph 34323.
Alps: Interior Design with Iona - Tues 10.30 - 12.30
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €1670. Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1000, Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week €2200.