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 Shortall. Ph 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: Second and Fourth Sunday at 3pm.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament – Monday to Friday 10am-8p.m.
Feast of the Epiphany.
Roof Fund
We thank all who have already returned ‘Once Off’ donation.
To date - £58,000. Target - £110,000
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The first meeting of those parishioners who made a commitment to serve the parish arising out of the 4 Monday evening training sessions in November will be held on Monday 14 January in the Parochial House at 8.30pm.
CHRISTMAS IN OUR PARISH
A word of appreciation is due to all those who were directly involved in planning and executing the ceremonies in the Parish at Christmas – in particular the Sacristans, Organists and Choir, Folk Group and Silver Band, those who erected the cribs and decorated the churches and the Parish Liturgy Committee.
BAPTISM IN OUR PARISH
To enhance the community dimensions of the sacrament, Baptism will be celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 3pm.
A member of the newly formed pre-baptisms team will visit the parents to help the preparation for the Sacrament.
Parents are kindly asked to give 2 weeks prior notice to the Parish Office.
Recently Departed
Annie Newman, Kilmainham. Peter Farrell, Oliver Plunkett Rd. Jim Lowry, Drewstown. Joan Shipp. England.
Thomas Glennon, Crumlin Linda Woods, late Loyd and Surrey
Masses for Week
Sat 8PM (Vigil) – Month’s Memory – Mattie Smith, Balrath Rd.
Sunday 11oc – Month’s Memory – Mary Talbot, Sycamore Ave.
Tuesday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – Jack McCue, Dublin.
Wedns 9.30 – 5th Ann – Teresa Garvey, Arklow.
Friday: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Nan Murray, Sheeney (2)
Saturday: 9oc – 4th Ann – Kathleen Costello, Maudlin Rd.
10oc – 2nd Ann – Anne Lynch, Drumbaragh.
8pm – 2nd Ann – Jim Shankey, Gardenrath Close.
Anniversary Masses
Thomas and Eileen G Gavigan, Farrell St.(2)
Deceased members of Farrelly Family, Kilmainham.
Mary Carberry, Balrath. Kitty 0’Leary, Howth
Bernard and Nora 0’Mahony, Tierworker.
Kathleen Smith, Loyd (3) Lily and John Heeney, St. Colmcille Villas
Kevin Smyth, 20 0’Growney Tce. Catherine and William Doherty, Nobber.
Samuel (Sonny) Black, Kilmainham Michael and Mary Carroll, Scurlogstown
The Altar Society thanks all that donated flowers and donations for flowers to the Christmas Altar.
Collections:
Offertory and missalettes €2285, weekly development envelopes Kells €1650 Girley €50
We thank all that contribute.
St Colmcille’s School: The Parents Council are organizing a Beginners Computer Course over 8 Monday nights commencing Monday 14 Jan at 7.30pm. Cost €60.
There are also a few places available on the Intermediate Course commencing Tuesday 8 Jan at 7.30pm. Cost €70. Applications with €10 deposit to Parents Council c/o Boys School.
Drumbaragh Lotto – winner Dec 19 £1100 Mick Owens. The Club wishes all a Happy New Year.
Round Towers Committee Meeting on Wedns Jan 9 at 9pm in Gaelic Centre.
AA Public Open Information Meeting in McAuley Centre on Monday 14 Jan at 8.30. All welcome.
Euro: We remind parishioners to place Euro on the collection plates and in the weekly Envelopes where possible.
Priest on Duty – Fr. Liam Malone Ph 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 Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament – Monday to Friday 10am-8pm
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
‘Christian Baptism could rightly be claimed to be the most revolutionary in human history. The fact that one is reborn in Christ is infinitely more important than one is born of certain parents, or in a certain income group, a certain residential area or a particular social class’ (Irish Bishops)
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHURCH UNITY (Jan18-25)
During this week we are asked to respond to the Lord’s Prayer ‘May they all be one’.
9.30 MASS READERS
Readers are needed to fill the panel at 9.30 weekday Masses. Names to Parish Office or Parochial House.
HOME VISITATION
During the coming weeks Fr Liam will visit Rockfield Rd area, Athboy Rd, and Fr John will visit Headfort Place, John St, Kenlis Place and Blackthorn Close.
SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS
ROOF FUND
We thank all who have already returned the ‘ONCE OFF’ envelope
To date €75,676 (£59600)Target €139,671 (£110,000)
Recently Departed
Masses for Week
Sat 8pm – 2nd Ann – Jim Shankey, Gardenrath Close.
Tuesday 9.30 – 5th Ann - John McLoughlin, Carrick St.
Wedns 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Bertie Smith, Castlepole.
Thursday: 9.30 – 5th Ann – Mary Mooney, (nee Smith) late Farrell St.
Saturday: 9oc – Month’s Memory – Bried Daly, Dublin.
10oc – 2nd Ann Peg Connell, Canon St.
8pm – 4th Ann – Rita Mullen, |Kilmainham.
Sunday (20 Jan): 9.30 – 1st Ann – John Mallon, Archdeaconry.
Anniversary Masses
Mary Flanagan, Bective St. Richard Dardis, Fr. MacCullen Park.
Patrick and Margaret Morris, Maudlin Rd John Caffrey Fr, MacCullen Park Brenda Burke, Drewstown. Deceased members of Madden Family, Kilmainham
Mary and Thomas Hoey, Kilmainham
Rosaleen Smyth (nee Hoey) Kilmainham
James and Cecilia Yore, late Church St and Carnaross. Jack Grimes, Church View
Rose grimes, Boolies. Myra and Joseph Murray, Rosmeen. Mary Flood, Kenlis Place
John and Mary Staunton, St. Colmcille Villas. Christina Lang, late Kilskyre.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes - €1904,weekly development fund envelopes Kells €1305, Girley €50.
We thank all that have contributed and to those who have converted to Euro.
This week we also forwarded €1110 to Trocaire’s Afghanistan Appeal from the special box in the Church.
AA Public Open Information Meeting in McAuley Centre on Monday 14 Jan at 8.30. All welcome.
St Colmcille’s School: The Parents Council are organising a Beginners Computer Course over 8 Monday nights commencing Monday 14 Jan at 7.30pm. Cost €60.
Application with €10 deposit to the Parents Council c/o Boys School.
Meath Sheltered Workshop: Collection this weekend Jan 12/13.
NMDCA: Wanted part-time Receptionists for Community Employment Scheme. Details from NMCDA Resource Centre, McAuley Centre, Kenlis Place 49300.
Kells Swimming Pool: Winter Programme. Men's lessons Tues 9.40pm. Ladies lessons Wedns 8.50pm, children's lessons Mondays 5.20 and 6.10. Life saving Monday 7pm, public sessions 4.30 daily.
Kells Active Retirement Association – re-opening in Edmund Rice Centre on Wedns 16 January at 3pm. All are requested to attend as this is the occasion of our AGM and new officers are to be elected.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week €1600.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2500.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club resumes Monday 14 Jan in Drumbaragh School.
Toning Classes resume in Handball Alley on Wedns 16 Jan at 8pm.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Byrne Ph 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 Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.
DAY OF PRAYER AS ALL RELIGIONS UNITE
Pope John Paul has invited the leaders of World Religions – especially from the Moslem world – to join him in Assisi for a Day of Prayer for Peace on January 24. He wishes to remind the world that religion must never be a reason for hatred or violence. At this time humanity needs to see gestures of peace and hear words of hope.
The Pope has asked the church all over the world to join in this Day of Prayer.
In our parish
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
Meeting in Parochial House this Monday Jan 21 at 8.30pm
FIRST HOLY COMUNION
For the children of the Girls and Boys Primary Schools Sat May 25
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
For those experiencing grief on the death of a loved one, a course commences on Tues. Feb 12 at 8.30pm in Dowdstown House, Dalgan Park, Navan (Ph 21407)
RAINBOWS PROGRAMME
For children/teenagers who are grieving following a death, parents separation or any other painful transition in their lives, a course commences on Wed Feb 6 from 4.45-5.30 for 12 sessions in Dalgan Park, Navan.
Readers for Feb
Sat 8pm – Geraldine 0’Dea
Sun 8am – Caoilfhionn 0'Sullivan, 9.30 – Eamonn Courtney
11oc – Martin Flanagan 12.15 – John Murphy
Special Ministers for Feb – Group 2.
Meals on Wheels: The annual collection will take place next weekend Sat/Sun 26/27 January. Each week 60 meals are distributed to the homes of the housebound and elderly. Your help wil be appreciated.
ROOF FUND
We thank all who have already returned the ‘ONCE OFF’ envelope. To date €76946,Target €140000
We also acknowledge receipt from an anonymous donor of £500 (€635) which was Deposited in the envelope collection box at the Saturday Vigil Mass last weekend. It is much appreciated and will be included with our Roof Fund.
North Meath PTAA: Annual Mass in St. Brigid’s church Oldcastle Weds 23 Jan at 8pm.
Recently Departed
P.J. Cole, Moynalty Rd.
Kathleen Costello (nee Kennedy) late Fyanstown died England
Masses for Week
Sat (Jan 19) 8pm – 4th Ann – Rita Mullen, Kilmainham.
Sun (Jan 20) 9.30– 1st Ann – John Mallon, Archdeaconry.
Tuesday: 9.30 – 5th Ann – Jim Collins, Rosmeen (2)
Wedns 9.30 – 1st Ann – Margaret Newman, Gardenrath Rd.
Saturday: 10oc – 2nd Ann – Frank 0’Rorke, Castle St.
8pm – 4th Ann – Frances Smyth, Ethelstown.
Sunday(Jan 27)- 11oc Month’s Memory – Annie Newman, Kilmainham
Moynalty: Sat 26 Jan at 11am: Ist Ann –Dr. Michael 0’Connell, Gardenrath Rd
Anniversary Masses
Eugene Mulvany, St. Colmcille Villas. Mary B. Farrelly, Maperath
John and Annie Fitzsimons, Gravelstown Peter Carolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Hughie McMahon, 0’Growney Tce (3) Annie Williams, Grange
Quigley Family, St. Brigid’s Tce Joh McGovern, Climber Hall.
Margaret Owens, Carrick St
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes €2030, Weekly development envelopes Kells €1565, Girley €60
We thank all who contribute and a special word of thanks to all who successfully converted to Euro.
Kells Town Council and Area Office will close to the public on Monday 21 January and Tuesday 22 January due to renovation works. Offices re-open Wedns 23 Jan at 9.30am.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Mondays 8.15pm. This week Fiona Heerey. All welcome.
Kells Ladies Football Team: A meeting to organise an underage ladies football team
(u 12 and u 14) will be held in the Gaelic Centre on Friday January 25 at 8.30. All parents and girls interested are welcome.
Round Towers AGM on Wedns 30 Jan at 8.30 in Gaelic Centre.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week €1800.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2700
Yoga Classes Mon. 21 Jan. Details 21586.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Shortall. Ph 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 Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Monday to Friday 8am-8pm
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK:
There will be 9.30 Mass on Tuesday, Wedns and Thursday. There will be evening Mass on Monday (Padre Pio) at 8pm and evening Mass on Friday at 8pm for names on List of Dead.
Confessions: Thursday 7-8pm.
Marian Movement of Prayer in Convent Chapel after Padre Pio Mass.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society in Parochial House at 7.30 Monday.
Girley: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament Friday 10-8pm. Mass 8pm.
Friday: Feast of St. Brigid.
Saturday: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Candles (names attached) may be left on the table in the Sanctuary of the Church at the 9am and 10am Masses.
CHURCH ROOF:
It is hoped that work on the roof will be completed this weekend. To date 660 people have made a ‘ once off’ donation to defray the cost. Thanks are due to all the individuals including some from outside the parish), families, businesses and organisations who have generously responded. The total amount so far donated is €77,450 (£61000). Our target is €136,600 (£110,000). It is hope that in the coming weeks other individuals,families will make a ‘ once off’ donation. If you have mislaid the special envelopes, please use any envelope with name and address on it.
CANDLEMAS OFFERINGS
Next Sunday (Feb 3) is an Offering Day. We ask you to use the WHITE envelope, which our volunteers will distribute, or an ordinary envelope with name and address.
Readers for Feb
Sat 8pm – Geraldine 0’Dea
Sun 8am – Caoilfhionn 0'Sullivan, 9.30 – Eamonn Courtney
11oc – Martin Flanagan 12.15 – John Murphy
Special Ministers for Feb – Group 2
9.30 Mass and 8pm Mass Readers for Feb – Victor Duffy, Henry Flanagan, Seamus Dowds, Carol Malone, Frank Motherway, Eileen 0’Reilly, John Grant, and Paddy Curran.
Meals on Wheels: The annual collection will take place this weekend Sat/Sun 26/27 January. Each week 60 meals are distributed to the homes of the housebound and elderly. Your help will be appreciated
Recently Departed:
Masses for Week
Wedns: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Mary Sheridan, Blanchardstown.
Sat 8pm: 9oc – 3rd Ann – Josephine Farrell, Castle St.
10oc – Month’s Memory Peter Farrell and 4th Ann – Rosie Farrell, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
8pm – 4th Ann – Elsie Dever, Carrick Court
Annniversary Masses
Paddy 0’Neill, 0’Growney Tce. Patrick Newman, Johnsbrook
Bernard, Mary and Benny Caffrey, Suffolk St. (3) Patrick Lynch, Headfort Park. Mary Carolan, Oldcastle. Maire Greene, Galway (3) William Coyne, Allenstown
Mary Mulroe, Allenstown. Ronald Insley, Fr. MacCullen Park, Elizabeth Insley, Headfort Grove,
Paddy and Annie Smith, Lord Ed St. Peter and Anne Smith, Carrick St.. Rose Hickey, Kenlis Place.
COLLECTIONS:
Offertory and missalettes €2349, weekly envelopes Kells €1837, Girley €75
We thank all that contributed.
Parish Hall: People using the Hall are asked to leave the Hall clean and tidy and kindly take away any papers, bottles or rubbish.
Round Towers AGM on Wedns 30 Jan at 8.30 in Gaelic Centre.
Kells Community School – Night Class Enrolment Monday 28 Jan and Tues. 29 Jan, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Details of classes from local newsagents.
St. Vincent de Paul Shop will be closed until Feb 12 due to pantomime.
Irish Heart Foundation: Sponsored Walk June 29-July 9 from Roscommon to Ardee. Details 047-86955.
First Sat. Night Vigil to Kilnacrott – Bus leaves Farrell St on Sat 2 Feb at 7.15pm. Details 41734.
Morning Yoga classes starting Edmund Rice Centre Monday 28 Jan at 10am. Details
40357.
Meath Peace Group – Public Talk ‘Respect for Diversity – Experiences of Muslim Communities in Ireland’ Tues. Jan 29 2002 at 8pm in Dalgan Park. Details Church Porch.
Alps – 29 Jan - Marie Woods on Hair Care.
Polio Fellowship of Ireland: Collection 19/20 Jan.
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto: Thurs 10 Jan - €1500 – Peter Flanagan, Thurs 17 Jan – no winner. Next Jackpot €1600.
Handball Club: Lotto no winner. This week €2100.Congrats to Joy Smith on winning U19 title in USA.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week €2000.
Yoga Society Iona Hall Monday 28. Details 40347.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2900
Caretaker/Cleaner required for Carnaross National School. Applications to Chairman, B of M or Mrs Brophy, Principal.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: This Monday Crafts with Mary Mulvany. Also Chernobyl Box. Details 41335
Kells Musical and Dramatic Society presents ‘Cinderella’ by John Grant in St. Vincent de Paul Hall Kells 3-10 Feb with usual matinees and night shows. Not to be missed. Booking office opens Monday 28 Jan at 10am in the Hall,or phone 41844. See local press for details.
Lost: Gold Watch on Sunday 20 Jan. Ph 44434.