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. 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
YOUTH FESTIVAL OF PRAYER
Knock Shrine in conjunction with Youth 2000 celebrate faith and youth in a young person’s retreat from 5th to 8th of August at Our lady’s Shrine Knock, Co. Mayo. The theme is ‘What I want is your Happiness’. For more information Contact Ann or Emma 094 9388100.
The parish will sponsor up to ten young people. If interested contact Martin at the Parish Office or one of the priests.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT: LOUGHRCREW
The annual Mass takes place on Sunday next (July 4) at 3pm . All welcome.
TARA SHOES
Tara Shoes was the first big employer in Kells, starting in 1932 and sadly ceasing in 1973. Virtually every family in the town and surrounding area was represented on the staff at some stage in the years of successful production.
Former staff members are holding a Mass for deceased members in Kells Church this Wednesday July 7 at 7.30pm.
The Mass will be followed by a nostalgic re-union of all former staff and friends in Headfort Arms Hotel at 8pm. Adm by ticket only (€25) from Liam 9241077 or Paddy 9241310 or Heritage Office.
PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE WITH ACCORD
The list of pre-marriage courses from Sept 2004 – Dec 2005 is now available in the porches of the Churches. Couples are encouraged to attend these courses six to twelve months in advance of the date of the marriage. Early booking is advisable as they fill up very quickly.
PARISH REFURBISHMENT COMMITTEE
Meeting Thurs 8 July in Parochial Hse at 9pm.
PARISH VISITATION
During the coming weeks Fr. Liam will continue to visit
Calliaghstown and Fr. John will visit CherryHill Rd, Cherryhill
Ave and Cherryhill Grove.
BUILDING AND REORDERING OF CHURCHES
Images of Mary
Every Church should contain an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As well as expressing her singular place in the liturgy, the location of her image should allow for personal devotion. This location should be determined as early as possible within the context of the overall design of the church. An appropriate setting for the image, which could be in a special place, or chapel, ought to be provided.
Shrines
A shrine is a place set apart within or outside a church to contain an image or some object of devotion such as a relic. It is desirable that shrines should not be haphazardly located around a church but should be planned in carefully defined relationship to the architectural framework of the building. The decoration of a shrine should be related and subordinate to the object enshrined, but at the same time it should have an appropriate richness sufficient to indicate the importance of that object.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
Kells and Girley Sunday 15 August.
NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into the Parish Community Sean Thornton (Maudlin Rd), Alex Richardstown (Blackthorn Grove), Megan Rennicks-Rourke (Maudlin Rd), Alanna Farrelly (O‘Growney Tce), Kyle Prunty-Doyle (Magdalene Court), Chloe Brady (Ard na Greine), Ross Farrelly (Moy Park), James McDonnell (St. Colmcille Villas).
Recently Departed
Rose Ormiston, Mullagh
Mass Intentions for week
Sat (July 3) 7.30m – 2nd Ann – Teresa Clarke, St. Colmcille Villas.
Sun (July 4) 9am – 1st Ann – Jimmy Kiernan, Suffolk St.
11am – 1st Ann – Mary McGovern, Blackwater Close.
12.15 – MM – Annie Butler, Farrell St.
Wedns: 7.30pm – Mass for deceased members of Tara Shoes.
Thurs: 9.30 – Mass for Annie Butler, Farrell St request of Active Retirement
Association
Sat (July 10) 10am – 4th Ann – Josephine Larkins (nee Farrelly) St. Brigid’s Tce
7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Dolores (Lolo) Moran, nee Tighe, late Carrick St
Anniversary Masses
Christy Hoey, the Grove. Kieran Daly, Kilmainham. Paddy Reddy, Cavan Rd
Mary Kate McCormack, Suffolk St Jack Bell, Headfort Grove
Paddy Gaffney, Headfort Grove. Rose Walker (nee Gaffney) late Pitcher Lane.
Wedding Mass: Friday Girley 2pm.
COLLECTIONS
St. Peter’s Pence €3587
Weekly envelopes Kells €1693, Girley €140
We thank all those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit forms are available at the Parish Office.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity –
Fr. MacCullen Park (Helen Roche), Maple Drive. Elm Grove (Elizabeth Smyth), Kenlis Place (Maureen Flood), Maudlin Rd (Teresa Callaghan), Oliver Plunkett Rd, Moynalty Rd (Katie Murray).
KELLS HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Music night in Headfort Hse, Headfort Estate Kells with Kilfenora Ceili Band in Concert Friday 9 July at 8.30pm. Tickets €15 from Festival Office, John St. or at door
Heritage Art Group - Edmund Rice Centre Sunday 4 July – 11 July. Viewing daily 12 noon to 7pm.
Carnaross Parish Cemetery Devotions Sunday 4 July
Carnaross 7pm, Dulane 5.30.
Readings for week July 5-10.
Mon Hosea 2:16, 17-18, 21-22, Mat 9:18-26 Tues Hosea 8:4-7,11-13,mat 9:32-38.
Wed Hosea 10 1-3, 7-8,12. Mat 10:1-7. Thurs hosea 11:1,3-4,809,Mat 10:7-15
Fri Hosea 14:2-10,Mat 10:16-23 Sat Isaiah 6: 1-8,Mat 10 24-33.
Dyslexia Summer Club – Kells Community School 26-30 July. Ph Pamela 9240020
Sunny Days Fun Factory Summer Camp – At St. Colmcille’s School .5-9 July, 12-16 July. Ph Rosetta 9240302.
Drumbaragh GFC Lotto, no winner, this week €4200.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: Mini Marathon walkers are asked to kindly return their cards in order to arrange presentation.
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto –no winner, this week €7950. Congrats to U14 hurling team on winning All Ireland Feile Comp.
Kilmainham Lotto –no winner, this week €4470
Kilskyre Summer Camp 19-23 July, 26-30 July, ages 5-12. Ph 9243843
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
YOUNG PEOPLE IN LOURDES
With the Diocese of Meath, 12-17 Sept 2004. Aged 18-30? Want some time to reflect, to help, to enjoy - - - come with us to Lourdes. Cost €450: including flights, accommodation, meals etc. Book before July 31. Send your name, address, and contact no. with €100 deposit to: Youth Director, Cathedral Hse, Mullingar or ph. 044-48838/mullcath iol.ie for more details.
YOUTH FESTIVAL OF PRAYER
Knock Shrine in conjunction with Youth 2000 celebrate faith and youth in a young person’s retreat from 5th to 8th of August at Our lady’s Shrine Knock, Co. Mayo. The theme is ‘What I want is your Happiness’. For more information Contact Ann or Emma 094 9388100.
The parish will sponsor up to ten young people. If interested contact Martin at the Parish Office or one of the priests.
TOMORROW’S PARISH
An article under this title has just been published in the ‘Furrow’ magazine by Fr. Michael Olden (former President of Maynooth College and now PP Tramore). It is an interesting view of how parish life in Ireland may be within 5-10 years time. Copies are available free of charge from the Sacristy or from the Parish Office.
‘VOICES’ – MULLINGAR CATHEDRAL CHOIR
New CD from the Cathedral Choir available. The CD has been our background music here in the Church for the past few weeks. CD (€15) is available from Deirdre 087 2409407. All proceeds to Cavan Hospice.
Mass Intentions for week
Sat (July 10) 7.30pm – 3RD Ann – Dolores (Lolo) Moran, nee Tighe, late Carrick St
Tuesday: 9.30 – 5th Ann – Thomas Lynch, late Headfort Place
Sat (July 17) 10am – 1st Ann – Patrick Felix Rooney, London.
7.30pm – 1st Ann – Marie McGovern, Circular Rd.
Sun (July 18) 12.15 – MM - Pat Bermingham, Lord Ed St.
Anniversary Masses
Charles Holliday, Fr. MacCullen Park Margaret Black, Loyd
Paddy and Essie Rourke, Canon St. Joseph and Bridget Sutton, St. Colmcille Villas
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2028, Girley €160
Weekly envelopes Kells €1710, Girley €60
We thank all those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit forms are available at the Parish Office.
Readings 12-17 July
Mon Isaiah 1:10-17, Mat 10 34-11, 1. Tues Isaiah 71-9, Mat 11:20-24.
Wed Isiaah 10 5-7, 13-16, Mat 11: 25-27 Thurs Is. 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 Mat 1128-30
Fri Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8, Mat 12 1-8 Sat Micah 2:1-5, Mat 12:14-21.
Sunny Days Fun Factory Summer Camp – At St. Colmcille’s School 12-16 July. Ph Roseta 9240302.
Handball Lotto – no winner, this week €4100.
Gaeil Colmcille – no winner, this week €8100.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €7670.
Priest on Duty – Fr.John/ 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
DAY FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY –MEATH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Meath Pilgrimage on Sunday 8 August. Fare €10 payable at Bus. Booking at Parish Office 9240213. Bus leaves from Church car park at 8.30am. Sandwiches and lunch provided. No transport will be provided to and from bus. Closing date Fri 30 July .
YOUNG PEOPLE IN LOURDES
With the Diocese of Meath, 12-17 Sept 2004. Aged 18-30? Want some time to reflect, to help, to enjoy - - - come with us to Lourdes. Cost €450: including flights, accomodation, meals etc. Book before July 31. Send your name, address, contact no. with €100 deposit to: Youth Director, Cathedral Hse, Mullingar or ph. 044-48838/mullcath iol.ie for more details.
TOMORROW’S PARISH
An article under this title has just been published in the ‘Furrow’ magazine by Fr. Michael Olden (former President of Maynooth College and now PP Tramore). It is an interesting view of how parish life in Ireland may be within 5-10 years time. Copies are available free of charge from the Sacristy or from the Parish Office.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
Kells and Girley Sunday 15 August
Recently Departed
Maureen Skelly, Bective St. Eileen Brady, late Clonabraney died London.
Brian Garvey, Isle of Mann and late Donaghpatrick.
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (July 17) 7.30pm – 1st Ann – Marie McGovern, Circular Rd.
Sun (July 18) 121.5 – MM – Pat Bermingham, Lord Ed St.
Thursday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann - Bernadette Dardis, Fr. MacCullen Park
Friday: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Kathleeen Fitzsimons, Climber Hall
Sat (July 24):10am – 3rd Ann – Lizzie Molloy, St. Brigid’s Tce.
7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Patrick 0’Reilly, Kilmainham
Sun (July 25) 9am – Mass for Eileen Brady late Clonabraney died London recently.
Anniversary Masses
Bridget Friary, Loyd Deceased members of Hoey Family, Ethelstown and Suffolk St.
Sean 0’Sullivan, St. Colmcille Villas. Broddy Tumalty, St. Colmcille Villas
Pad Black, Kenlis Crescent and late Loyd. (3)
Bernard and Elizabeth Flynn, Fair Green. Michael, Tommy and Rose Anne Morris, Church Lane. Teresa 0’Flynn (nee Costello) Maudlin Rd and Canada.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2040, Girley €160
Weekly envelopes Kells €1555, Girley €95
We thank all those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit forms are available at the Parish Office.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and time – Loyd
(Mary Carry), Garristown, Chamberlainstown (Birdie Carberry),
Maudlin St (Daniel Carry), Circular Rd, St. Brigid’s Tce (Kathleen Kiernan).
Croagh Patrick: Annual Pilgrimage Sunday July 25. Booking to Marie Donoghue 9242091.
Readers for August
Sat 7.30pm – Alice Mulvany (1st R) Cormac Keegan (2nd R)
Sun 9oc – Sr. Joan /Elizabeth Smyth
11oc –Collette Lynch / Conor McManus
12.15 – Brian 0’Neill/Conor Morgan
Children’s Artfest (July 14-31 2004)
Kells Library Tuesday 20 July Under the Sea visual art programme 2-3.30pm (ages 6-10). Free. Information and booking from Meath Co. Co. Arts Office (01 8240000).
Kells Youth Reach: Looking for part time tutors in Art and IT to cover 6 Sept – 19Nov. CV to Fiona 9249711 before July 21.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: All outstanding Marathon Cards should be returned as soon as possible.
Drumbaragh lotto – no winner, this week €4600
Kimaiham Lotto – no winner, this week €7870.
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
Sunday Missalettes of Aug 1, 15 and 2: Our printers BCR Press close for annual holidays on July 30. Notices for the missalettes of Aug 1, 8 and 15 must reach the Parish Office before Wednesday 28 July 2004.
DAY FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY – TRIP TO KNOCK
Meath Pilgrimage on Sunday 8 August. Fare €10 payable at Bus. Booking at Parish Office 40213. Bus leaves from Church car park at 8.30am. Sandwiches and lunch provided. No transport will be provided to and from bus. Closing Wed Aug 4.
AUGUST OFFERINGS
Next Sunday Sunday August 1 is an Offering Day. Parishioners may use the WHITE envelope from the box or an ordinary envelope. The Offertory Collection next Saturday and Sunday at all masses in Kells and Girley will also be part of the Offering Day.
MARIAN MOVEMENT – CENACLE FOR PRIESTS
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Sat Aug 7. Booking to Fia 9249391 or Pat 9241272.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
August 15 in Kells and Girley.
Recently Departed
Mary Mulvany (wife of Tom Mulvany late Carrick St) died England
Noel Tierney, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan (brother of Sr. Baptist, Navan)
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (July 24) 7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Patrick 0’Reilly, Kilmainham
Sun (July 25) 9am – Mass for Eileen Brady late Clonabraney died London recently.
Wedns 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Mary Grimes, Maudlin St.
Friday: 9.30 – 7.45 – 5th Ann – Jimmy Tobin, Piercetown.
Sat (July 31) 10am – 1st Ann – Peter Smith, Church View
7.30pm – 4th Ann – Rory Hanlon, Rosmeen
Anniversary Masses
Mary J. Barrett, Canon St. Paul and Patrick Wright. Bertie Horgan, Kenlis Place
Nancy Black, Kilmainham 0’Neill Family, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow
Kitty Hynes, Headfort Grove
Wedding Mass: Friday Girley at 1.30pm.
Saturday Girley 2pm.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2032 , Girley €180, Weekly envelopes Kells €1700, Girley €80
We thank all those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit forms are available at the Parish Office.
Annual Dues: Mary Hetherton and we than the residents and collectors for their help and generosity –Balrath Rd – Dick Connell.
READERS FOR AUGUST
Sat 7.30pm – Alice Mulvany (1st R) Cormac Keegan (2nd R)
Sun 9oc – Elizabeth Smyth
11oc –Collette Lynch / Conor McManus
12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
9.30 Readers for August – Victor Duffy (Aug 3-7), Paddy Curran (Aug 10-14),
Patsy Butler (Aug 17-21), Jane Smith (Aug 24-28).
Special Ministers for Aug – Group 2.
Daily Readings for week (July 25-31)
Mon Sirach 44:1, 10-15, Mat 13:16-17.
Tues – Jer. 14:17-22, Mat.13:36-43.
Wed Jer. 15:10,16-21, Mat 13;44-46.
Thu 1 John 4:7-16, John 11:19-27
Fri – Jer. 26:1-9, Mat. 13:54-58.
Sat Jer. 26:11-16, 24. Mat 14:1-12.
Gaeil Colmcille Lotto – no winner, this week €8400. Golf Classic Headfort Fri 6 Aug.
Handball Lotto – no winner, this week €4500.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €8070