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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| Baptisms Sunday 3oc - prior
notification to Parish Office. Saturday 8pm - Month's
Memory - Ailish Kavanagh, Calliaghstown. |
| Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: |
9.30 - 3rd Anniversary - Marie McConnell,
St. Brigid's Terrace. 7.45 - 1st Anniversary - Patricia Fitzsimons, Cookstown died England. 9.30 - 5th Anniversary - Teresa Garvey, Arklow. 9.30 - 5th Anniversary - John McLoughlin, Carrick Street. 9oc - Mass for Joe Carr, late Carrick Street died recently. 1 Ooc - 1st Anniversary - Anne Lynch, Drumbaragh. 8pm - 1st Anniversary Jim Shankey, Gardenrath Close. |
| ANNIVERSARY MASSES Roseanne McGovern, Circular Road. Joe Black, Loyd. Deceased members of Farrelly Family, Kilmainham. Sonny Black, Kilmainham. John Caffrey, Fr. MacCullen Park. |
Richard Dardis, Fr. MacCuillen Park. William and Catherine Doherty, Nobber. Patsy Fitzsimons late Rosmeen and Waterford. Eileen and Thomas Gavigan, Farrell Street. |
Girley Parish Party in Girley Community Hall at 4.40 on
Sunday 7 January. All Girley Parishioners and friends welcome.
Round Towers thank all who supported Christmas Raffle - 1st
- Drew Family (hamper), 2nd James Connolly (ham), 3rd - Mark
Hetherton (turkey), 4th - Paul Mooney (rug). Committee Meeting on
Wednesday 10 January at 9.45 in Gaelic Centre.
Kells Mental Health Association, together with Colette at
the Newmarket Street Centre, thank the traders for their gifts
towards the Christmas Party, which was a great success.
Meath Sheltered Workshop - collection Saturday 13 and
Sunday 14.
Drumbaragh Lotto - no winner. This week's £5800.
Handball Club: Lotto this week £2100. Thanks to all
helpers during year.
Kilmainham Lotto - no winner. This week £2700.
Found: Pram frame on wheels in Cross Street. Phone 40264.
Lost: Ladies Gold Chain Bracelet in Kells over
Christmas. Reward. Phone 41198
Lost: Mobile Phone (nokia) Contact Parish Office.
Lost: Pair of ladies glasses on St. Stephen's Day in
Church View area. Phone 41547.
Baptisms Sunday 3oc – prior notification to Parish Office.
Sat 8pm - 1st Ann – Jim Shankey, Gardenrath Close.
Perpetual Adoration Monday to Friday 8am-8pm in Parish Church.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes £1435 weekly envelopes Kells £1005, Girley £68
We thank all that contribute weekly.
Recently Departed
Claude Coyne, Belfast.
Masses for Week
Tuesday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – Nan Murray, Sheeeney, Loyd (2)
Wednesday: 9.30 – 1st Ann - Mary Sheridan, Blanchardstown.
Thursday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – Jim Collins, Rosmeen.
Friday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – Sheila Reilly, Ballyjamesduff
Saturday: 9oc – Mass for Peter Wade and deceased members of Wade Family
10oc – 1st Ann – Frank 0’Rorke, Castle St.
8pm – 4th Ann – Cissie Ryan, Syddenrath.
Anniversary Masses
James and Cecilia Yore, late Church St. and Carnaross
John Grimes, Church View Rose Grimes, Boolies, Balrath.
Mary Flanagan, Bective St. Jimmy Farrelly, Beechlawn
Kathleen Smith, Loyd (3) John and Annie Fitzsimons, Gravelstown.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HALL
The Hall Committee of the St. Vincent de Paul Hall is having a meeting to discuss the future use and development of the Hall.
We would like the Hall to be used by as many groups as possible who provide a service within the community.
The meeting will be held in the St. Vincent de Paul Hall at 8pm on Monday January 22. All are welcome.
Christian Brothers Oratory (Bective St) Mass on Mondays 5.30 recommences Monday next 15 Jan.
Kells Active Retirement Association re-commences weekly meetings on Wednesday 17th Jan in Edmund Rice Centre at 3pm.
Kells Tidy Towns Annual Draw: £150 – Peter Reilly, £75 – Paddy Gibbons, Kilskyre, £50 – Fiona McGeee, Kilmainham. The Committee thanks all that made raffle a success.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week £2800.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week £5900.
Handball Club Lotto – no winner. This week £2500.
Yoga Classes: Mon. Jan 22. Ph 21586.
Found: Maudlin area – long velvet dress and long dress jacket. Ph 40980.
Lost: Purse between Newmarket St and Mullingar Rd.
Lost: Diamond ring and Claddagh ring in Headfort Place Thursday after Christmas. Ph 41346.
Baptisms Sunday 3oc – prior notification to Parish Office
Sat 8pm – 4th Ann – Cissie Ryan, Syddenrath.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament; Monday to Friday 8-8pm.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes £1435, weekly envelops Kells £1005, Girley £50
We thank all that contribute weekly.
Christmas Offerings: The priests of the Parish thank all who returned their Christmas Offering envelope. A note of special thanks to the good people who distributed the envelopes in the various areas of the Parish.
Perpetual Adoration: Committee Meeting on Monday 22 Jan at 8pm in Parochial House. All members asked to attend.
Recently Departed
John Lynch, Bailieboro.
Margaret Lawlor (nee Carolan) late Kilmainhamwood died Castleknock
John Gillic, late Bloomsbury died England
John Reilly, Moynalty.
Masses for Week
Tuesday: 7.45 – Mass for Dick McGrath, late Newmarket St.
9.30 – 2nd Ann- Bertie Smith, Castlepole
Wednesday: 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Patrick Mulvany, Carrick St.
Thursday: 9.30 – Mass for John Lynch, Bailieboro, died recently.
Friday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Mary and John Staunton, St. Colncille’s Villas.
Saturday: 9oc – 2nd Ann – Joan and Patrick Power, St. Colmcille Villas.
10oc – 3rd Ann – Frances Smith, Ethelstown.
8pm – 5th Ann – George McGuinness, Loyd.
Anniversary Masses
Paddy 0’Neill, 0’Growney Tce. Mary Bridget Farrelly, Maperath.
Eugene Mulvany, St. Colmcille Villas. Margaret Owens, Carrick St
Margaret and Michael Dever, Drumbaragh.
Hughie McMahon, 0’Growney Tce (4) Rose and Thomas Smith, Suffolk St.
Michael and Mary Sheridan, Maudlin rd. James and Cissie Tully, Maudlin Rd.
Peter Carolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Patrick, Brigid, Ned and Peter Quigley, St. Brigi’s Tce. Annie Williams, Grange
Readers for February
Sat 8pm – Geraldine 0’Dea
Sun 8am – Caoilfhionn 0’Sullivan , 9.30 – Eamonn Courtney
11oc – Martin Flanagan 12.15 – Pat Murphy
Special Ministers of the Eucharist for Feb – Group 2.
Polio Fellowship of Ireland – collection tonight Saturday and tomorrow Sunday at all Masses. Please support.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HALL
The Hall Committee of the St. Vincent de Paul Hall are having a meeting to discuss the future use and development of the Hall.
We would like the Hall to be used by as many groups as possible who provide a service within the community.
The meeting will be held in the St. Vincent de Paul Hall at 8pm on Monday January 22. All are welcome.
The Parents Council of St. Colmcille’s Boys School is organizing the following computer
Courses over 8 nights: Beginner’s Course commencing 29 Jan at 7.30pm, cost £45,
Intermediate Course commencing 31 Jan at 7.30pm, cost £50. Applications with £5 deposit to Parents Council c/o St. Colmcille’s Boys’ School.
Meals on Wheels collection on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 at all Masses.
The Meals on Wheels Committee distribute over 3000 meals per year to the elderly, the sick and the housebound. Your support is vital to this service and will be much appreciated.
Round Towers – AGM on Wednesday 31st January at 9.30 in Gaelic Centre.
Kells Amnesty Group thank most sincerely all that supported recent collection. A special thanks to the collectors. Total £648.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Meeting very Monday 8.15 in Drumbaragh School. This week talk by Thomas Poil on ‘Growing up and Life on the Aran Islands’. Non members welcome.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week £6000.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week £2900
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week £2700.
Yoga Classes: Mon. Jan 22. Ph 21586
Found: Piece jewellery in Carrick St. Ph 41718.
Lost: Keys (simpson keyring) in Cross St Sat evening 13 Jan. Ph 087 6374656.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society present Silver Jubilee Panto ‘ Jack and the Beanstalk’ By John Grant in St. Vincent De Paul Hall Kells from Sunday 4 Feb to Sunday 11 Feb. Usual matinees and early show Tuesday. A show not to be missed. Booking from Monday 29 Jan at the Hall or phone 41844 See poster for details).
Baptisms Sunday 3oc – prior notification to Parish Office.
Sat 8pm – 5th Ann – George McGuinness, Loyd.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes £1435. Weekly envelopes Kells £ 1130, Girley £45
We thank all that contribute weekly.
First Friday Week
No 9.30 Mass for week. Evening Mass 8pm Monday to Friday.
Sat Masses 9oc, 10oc and 8pm .
Monday: Padre Pio Mass 8pm. St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society in Parochial House at 7.30. Marian Movement in Convent after Padre Pio Mass.
Thursday: Confessions 7-8pm.
Friday: Masses offered for names on List of Dead.
Girley First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10am—7.30pm. Mass 7.30pm.
Please note change of time.
Thursday; Feast of St. Brigid.
Friday: Feast of the Presentation. Candles (names attached) may be left on the table in the
Sanctuary of the Church. the Blessing of St. Blaise will be given at the evening Mass Friday.
Saturday: Feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of St. Blaise at the 9oc, 10oc and 8pm Masses.
The Blessing will also be given at the Friday 8pm Mass.
Girley: Blessing of St. Blaise will be given at the Friday 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Note: Change of time of Mass.
Candlemas Offerings:
Next Sunday (Feb 4) is an Offering Day, one of 6 days in the year when the collection is used to cover the living expenses of the priests of the Parish. Kindly use the WHITE envelope or an ordinary envelope with name and address. Envelope distributors are reminded that they received the Candlemas Envelopes with the Christmass Envelopes.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: People are needed for the following times 11-12, 12-1,
1-2, and 3 –4pm. Come along at your convenience. Next meeting Monday 19 Feb at 8pm.
Readers for February
Sat 8pm – Geraldine 0’Dea
Sun 8am – Caoilfhionn 0’Sullivan , 9.30 – Eamonn Courtney
11oc – Martin Flanagan 12.15 – Pat Murphy
Special Ministers of the Eucharist for Feb – Group 2.
Prayer meeting every Wedns 8pm in Edmund Rice Centre.
Meals on Wheels collection on tonight Saturday 27 and tomorrow Sunday 28 at all Masses. The Meals on Wheels Committee distribute over 3000 meals per year to the elderly, the sick and the housebound. Your support is vital to this service and will be much appreciated.
Facing up to Suicide:
Seminar in Crover House, Mountugent Saturday 10 Feb 9.30-3.30pm. Facilitators: Rev. Tony Byrne, Sr. Kathleen Maguire, and Sergeant Michael Egan. Enquiries 049-8544416 or 046 49391.
Recently Departed
John Mallon, Archdeaconry.
Margaret Newman, Gardenrarth Rd.
Kay McClean (nee Duffy) late Archdeaconry died Portsmouth
Masses for Week
Monday 8pm – 5th Ann – Bernadette 0’keeffe, Ballintubber.
Tuesday: 8pm – Month’s Memory – Kathleen Grace, Kenlis Crescent.
Wednesday: 8pm – Month’s Memory – John Rogers, St. Colncille Villas.
Thursday: 8pm – Month’s Memory – Peg Danagher, Limerick.
Saturday: 9oc – 1st Ann – Peg Conell, Canon St.
10oc – 3rd Ann – Rose Farrell, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
8pm – 3rd Ann – Elsie Dever, Carrick Court.
Anniversary Masses
Patsy Lynch, Headfort Park. Mary Carberry, Balrath. Kitty 0’Leary, Howth. Ron Insley, Fr. MacCullen Park.
Elizabeth Insley, Headfort Grove. Bernard, Mary and Benny Caffrey, Suffolk St. Mary Flood, Kenlis Place. Joseph and
Myra Murray, Rossmeen. John McGovern, Climber Hall. Jimmy Doyle, Cross St.Olive McGovern, Fair Green.
Patrick and Marcella Tormay, Circular Rd. Mary Harte, Drogheda. Kathleen Black (nee Morris) Carrick St (5)
John and Kathleen Maxwell, Loyd. Paddy and Annie Smith, Lord Ed St. Peter and Anne Smith, Carrick St.
Denis 0’Neill, Dunmanway. Deceased members of Morris and Black Families
Round Towers – AGM on Wedns 31 January at 9.30 in Gaelic Centre.
The Parents Council of St. Colmcille’s Boys School is organizing the following computer courses over 8 nights: Beginner’s Course commencing 29 Jan at 7.30pm, cost £45, Intermediate Course commencing 31 Jan at 7.30pm, cost £50. Applications with £5 deposit to Parents Council c/o St. Colmcille’s Boys’ School.
Body Toning/ Callenetics has restarted in Kells Handball Club on Wedns nights at 8pm.
Gaeil Colmcille: Table Quiz (general knowledge/putting) Friday 2 Feb at 9pm in Gaelic Centre. All welcome.
Citizen's Information Centre: Details of recent budget available. Mon. Wed and Fri 10-12noon.
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society present Silver Jubilee Panto ‘ Jack and the Beanstalk’
By John Grant in St. Vincent De Paul Hall Kells from Sunday 4 Feb to Sunday 11 Feb. Usual matinees and early show Tuesday. A show not to be missed. Booking from Monday 29 Jan at the Hall or phone 41844 See poster for details.
Kells Heritage Festival - AGM in Catherine McAuley Centre Thurs 30 Jan at 8pm. New members very welcome.
Cealla Guides resume Wedns 31 Jan at 7.30pm in Guide Hall.
Handball Lotto - no winner. This week £3000.
Alps recommences Tuesday 30 Jan – Cookery with Maria Brady 10.30-12.30. All welcome.
Found: Sum of money on Circular Rd Thursday 18 Jan. Ph 40398.