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
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
KNOCK – FORTHCOMING PILGRIMAGES
Sunday 11 Aug – Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage, Monday 12 August - Breege McKenna Pilgrimage,
Thurs 22 Aug – Evening Novena.Booking to Marie Donoghue 42091.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
Sunday August 18. Girley 6pm, St. John’s 6.30 and St. Colmcille’s 7pm.
NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into the Parish Community – Luke Petit Demange, Cian Anthony Garvey,
Samuel John Teelan and Adam 0’Neill
ADORATION
The Adoration Committee remind Adorers to ensure that their particular hour is covered during the holiday period.
PARISH VISITATION
During the coming weeks Fr. John will visit the homes of Headfort Grove and Fr. Liam will visit Rockfield Area.
AUGUST OFFERINGS
Today is an Offering Day. We ask you to use the WHITE envelope with name and address. We thank you for your continued support.
Recently Departed
Margaret Kelly, Girley. Kathleen Fitzsimons, Climber Hall. Patrick 0’Reilly, Kilmainham. Anna Monaghan, late Oliver Plunkett Rd. Maureen 0’Brien, Kilkenny
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Aug 3)8pm: 3rd Ann – Kitty and Eileen Black, Loyd.
Sun (Aug 4) 11oc – 1st Ann – Gerard Farrelly, 15 Ard na Greine.
Thursday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – Matt Duignan, Maudlin and Drumbaragh.
Friday 9.30 – 5th Ann – Cissie Woods, Latimor Woods.
Saturday(Aug 10): 8pm –5th Ann - Eddie and Mary McGee, Rockfield Rd.
Sunday (Aug 11) 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Larry Manning, Dulane
Girley: Next Sunday Aug 21 10oc – Mass for Winnie and Jimmy Martin.
Anniversary Masses
Bernard and Bridget Manning, Dulane. Evelyn Agnes Thornton, Bective St.Thomas Kiernan, Market St. Rose Reilly, Fr. MacCullen Park.Veronica and Michael Durniak, Carrick St. John Smith, Castle St. Ultan Tormay, Climber Hall. Kathleen McMahon, Church View Cissie Reilly, Church view. Matthew Farrell, Mountainpole. Sean Tormay, Headfort Grove (4) Mary Kate Tormey, Church View.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2296, Girley €237. Weekly envelopes Kells €1295 Girley €65
We thank all that contribute.
SACRED VESTMENTS: We acknowledge donation of €100.
CHURCH ROOF: We acknowledge two donation of €100 each.
St. Vincent de Paul Shop: Closed until Tues Aug 27.
Bus to Clonfert: Wedns 17 Aug. Contact Mary Mulvany 43698
Support Group for Parents with Children with Special Needs: Meeting Wedns Aug 7 10-12 in Resource Centre, Church St. Ph 47161.
Kells Pool: Intensive course 12 Aug at 9.50am. Ph 40551.
Handball Lotto: €1500 – Figgie Curran. This week €500.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €3670.
We welcome all who are visiting the Parish at the moment and we wish them a Happy Holiday.
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
CEMETERY SUNDAY
Next Sunday Aug 18 is Cemetery Sunday. Times of Ceremonies: Girley 6oc, St. John’s 6.30,
St. Colmcille’s 7oc. Parking will be available in the field behind the Cemetery (enter from Headfort Rd only)
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Wednesday: Confessions 7-8pm. Vigil Mass for Holyday at 8pm
Thursday: Feast of the Assumption. Holyday of Obligation.
Masses as on Sunday with Vigil Mass on Wednesday at 8pm.
(note: No evening Mass Thursday)Girley Mass 10oc.
In the Irish language tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary had a name of her own – Muire – which set her apart from all others. Her Feast of the Assumption was a big day in Ireland; la Fheile Muire Mor san Fhomhair, coming as it does at harvest time.
The Feast of the Assumption sets Mary apart as unique. The first fruits of a flawed humanity, first to achieve perfection, body and soul in heaven, an example and inspiration for all others to follow.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock – Sunday 11 Aug
Feast of Our Lady of Knock – Wedns 21 Aug. Coach leaves Kells 12pm. Booking 52336.
Bus to Clonfert Wedns 14 Aug. Details and booking Mary Mulvany 43698
WOULD YOU LIKE TO STUDY THEOLOGY FROM HOME?
There was a time when most people thought that theology was the business of the priest . Indeed even in Ireland today many believe it has nothing to do with ordinary people.
In the world of the new millennium, theology is being discovered as a very exciting and fascinating topic, and more and more people are taking it up.
And now, we are offering an opportunity for people to study theology from the comfort of their homes. Following the method made famous by the open university, we are assembling ‘packs’, each one dealing with an aspect of theology, and utilising a network of centres around the country where students can have the help of a resident tutor.
This September the course on offer is Foundations of Scripture, introducing participants to the study of the bible. Further information from The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village Dublin 24. Ph 01 - 4048132
Recently Departed
J.P. McKenna, Maudlin Rd. Mona Richardstown (nee McEntee) late Kells died England.
Tom Mulvany, late Carrick St died England. Joseph Rooney, died England.
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat 8pm (Aug 10) – 5th Ann – Eddie and Mary McGee, Rockfield Rd.
Sun 9.30 (Aug 11) – Month’s Memory – Larry Manning, Dulane.
Wedns: 8pm – 3rd Ann – Bridie Tiernan, Headfort Grove.
Sunday (Aug 18) 11oc – 1st Ann – Dolores Moran (neeTighe) and parents.
Girley Sunday Aug 11 10oc – Mass for Winnie and Jimmy Martin, Girley.
Anniversary Masses
Mizie Doyle, Moynalty Rd. John Hoey, Ethelstown Kate Costello, Maudlin Rd. Una Winn, Headfort Grove.
Philomena Mulvany, Sycamore Ave Kathleen Mulvany, Carrick St. Michael Farrell, St. Brigid’s Tce Matthew Geraghty, Rosmeen. Jim and Eugene Maguire, St. Colmcille Villas (2) Mary Shankey, Gardenrath Close (3)
Rose Anne, Tommy and Michael Morris, Churh Lane. Peter and Mary Rogers, Canon St.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2304 Girley €148, August Offering envelopes €4740.
We thank all that contributed
Annual Dues: We thank the residents of Beechlawn and collectors John Joe Farrell for their help and generosity.
Sacred Vestments: We acknowledge donation of €50.
Church Roof: The Parish Community thanks the members of the Town Council for the donation of €6500 received during the week.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €3820.
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1000.
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
CEMETERY SUNDAY
This Sunday evening Aug 18.
Times of Ceremonies: Girley 6oc, St. John’s 6.30, St. Colmcille’s 7oc.
Parking will be available in the Church Grounds and in the field behind the Cemetery (enter by Headfort Rd).
UDC car parks in Kenlis Place and Headfort Place, behind Town Hall will also be open until 9pm
Because of traffic congestion arising from the match in Navan people are advised to leave their cars and walk to the Cemetery if possible..
We welcome all who are visiting the Parish including all who will attend Cemetery Devotions in the Parish.
FOOD CRISIS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Trocaire has written to all parishes to alert us to serious food shortages in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and other countries in Africa. Over 13 million people are affected.
For your donations you may use the Trocaire Box on the right hand wall of the Church.
Readers for Sept
Sat 8pm – Members of Kells Folk Group
Sun 8am -Jennifer Kavanagh 9.30 – Veronica Flanagan
11oc –Mary Flood 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
Special Ministers for Sept – Group 3.
Feast of Our Lady of Knock – Wedns 21 Aug. Coach leaves Kells 12pm. Booking 52336
Recently Departed
Mary Lynch, Kilmainham. Bill 0’Connell died England. Christopher Hanney, Sligo. Mary Sheridan, died England.
John Conefrey, Longford (brother of Bridie Murray, Farrell St).
Mass Intentions for week
Sunday (Aug 18) 11oc – 1st Ann – Dolores Moran (nee Tighe) and parents.
Monday: 7.45 – 4th Ann – Teresa Coffey, Rathcorbally, Mullingar.
Tuesday: 9.30 – 5th Ann – Margaret Mooney, Rosmeen.
Wedns 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Sean Rogers, Rockfield Rd.
Friday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Br. John Connaughton.
Sat (Aug 24) – 10oc – 1st Ann – Baba and Paddy McKenna, Canon St.
Sat (Aug 24) 8pm – 2nd Ann – Seamus Brennan, late Archdeaconry and Kent.
Anniversary Masses
Josephine Carpenter, Church View.Peter and Julia McManus, Rockfield Rd. Bridget Reilly, Church View
Harry Campbell, Dublin and late Loyd (4) Maria Costello, Drumbaragh
Deceased members of McGovern Family, Climber Hall. Mons. Richard MacCullen PP Kells 1935-1970.
Knock – Thurs Aug 22 - Evening Novena. Booking to Marie Donoghue 42091.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2203. Girley €180. Development fund envelopes Kells €1270. Girley €60
We thank all that contribute.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity:
Balrath, Balgeeth. Scurlogstown (Eileen Carberry),
Sacred Vestments: The Parish Community acknowledges contributions of €100 and €50.
Church Roof: The Parish Community acknowledges contribution of €70.
NMCDA: 2 year part time course is an opportunity for adults working in the community or voluntary sector to gain a recognised qualification. Details Mary Murray 49300, closing date Aug 21.
NMCDA are compiling a handbook including all youth groups and clubs in Meath. Ph 49300
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €2000.
Kilmainham lotto – no winner. This week €4070.
Auction and Fun Day at Headfort School Sunday 18 Aug at 2pm. Plants, Titanic display, pottery making etc. Proceeds Romanian Horticultural Programme. Details Robbie or Sally 43099.
Children’s Artsfest 2002: Wedns 21 Aug – Day of Drumming at St. Vincent De Paul Hall 10-12 noon. Ages 8-12. €2. Also Hat Making Workshop on Monday Aug 26 at 11am in St. Vincent de Paul Hall. Ages 7-12 years/ Booking with Kells Library 41592
Kells Library: Arts and Crafts Workshop for children 5-12 years on Tues 20 Aug at 3pm and Thurs 22 Aug at 11am. Details Kells Library 41592.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam 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
HUNGER IN South Africa
This week Trocaire has sent us the following note concerning their work work to alleviate hunger in Southern Africa.
‘In Malawi we are helping to distribute maize and seeds for the next harvest to 78,000
people, and we are also working through the Medical Missionaries of Mary who are distributing food and seeds to 1400 families.
In Zimbabwe, we are reaching vulnerable people particular children under the ages of 13 years, pregnant women, the elderly and the destitute. Trocaire is distributing food and seed to 189,000 people in Zambia while we are aslo supporting relief activities in Angola’.
CAR PARKING ON PARISH GROUNDS
The area outside the walled area of the Church, which is the property of the parish – has become a popular parking area for day commuters. Increasingly the main gates of the church have been blocked (despite Notices to the contrary). The two pedestrian gates are also being blocked so that people needing wheelchair access or people with prams cannot get to the Church.
Further people who use the Parish Hall and Parish Office can no longer find the parking they are entitled to.
For these – and other – reasons, consideration will have to be given to limiting access to this area.
ACCORD INFORMATION EVENING
Accord Navan are holding an Information Evening on Thurs Sept 5 at 8pm in the Tara Suite of the Ardboyne Hotel Navan for people who may wish to train as Accord facilitators for Pre-marriage as well as Post-marriage work.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
We thank all who helped with Cemetery Sunday in Kells and Girley – Committees, Caretakers, Silver Band, Choirs, Kells Community Employment Scheme, collectors, Gardai. A special word of thanks to all who decorated their graves so well for the occasion. The Gardai have also asked us to expresss their thanks to the public for their co-operation by walking to the Cemetery.
Readers for Sept
Sat 8pm – Members of Kells Folk Group. Sun 8am -Jennifer Kavanagh 9.30 – Veronica Flanagan
11oc –Mary Flood 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
Special Ministers for Sept – Group 3.
9.30 readers for Sept: Victor Duffy Sept 3-7, Br. Michael Sept 10-14,
Colm Madden Sept 17-21, George McGovern Sept 24-28.
Recently Departed
Eoin Maguire, Donegal. Eileen Ferris (nee Thornton) late Bective St died London
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Aug 24) 8pm – 2nd Ann – Seamus Brennan, late Archdeaconry and Kent.
Thursday: 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Anna Monghan, Oliver Plunkett Rd
Saturday (Aug 31)10oc – 2nd Ann – Anna Usher, Farrell St. 8pm – Month’s Memory – Patrick 0’Reilly, Kilmainham
Anniversary Masses
Willie Tevlin, Carrick St. Flanagan Family, Climber Hall.
Tony Brodigan, Headfort Grove. Liam Smyth, Rockfield Rd. Thomas and Mary Ann Brady, Fair green.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2669 Girley €172.Weekly envelopes Kells £1320 Girley €60
We thank all that contribute
Sacred Vestments: We acknowledge two contributions of €50 and one contribution of €20.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity –Gardenrath Rd, Grangegodden (Claire Newman), Gardenrath Close. (Mary Burke).
Seminar on Continence in Ardboyne Hotel on Sunday 15 Sept.
Eureka School: Eureka School will reopen on Fri Aug 30 for First Years at 10am and Second Years at 11am, Monday Sept 2 for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert for class and Tues Sept 3 for Fifth Year and Transition Year for class.
Irish Dancing Classes for children of all standards: Autumn Term commences Thurs 5 Sept at 5pm in Parish Hall. Enquiries 041 9836882.
Kells Handball Lotto: No winner. This week €2000. Kilmainham Lotto: No winner. This week €4270