july 2002

Sunday 21 July – Fri. 26 July. Included meditation, walks, packed lunch, evening meal. Contribution – negotiable. People may participate for 1 day or for the whole experience. Details from An Tobar, Ardbraccan 78973.

SACRED VESTMENTS

We acknowledge three generous contributions of €50 each.

ROOF FUND

We acknowledge with thanks contributions of €300 and €150 from parishioners

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE

A Finance Committee has been appointed in the Parish. This is in accordance with Church Law which states ‘ in each parish there is to be a Finance Committee to help the Parish Priest in the administration of the goods of the Parish’. The members are Phyllis Barrett, Fergus Carolan (Chairperson), Sean Drew, Mary Fitzpatrick, Michael Keaveny. They will serve for a period of three years.

Recently Departed

Peadar Cassidy, Horath, Carlanstown

Nancy Ball, Cherrymount, Moynalty

Masses for Week

Sat (July 6)8pm – Month’s Memory – Kathleen Morris, Kenlis Crescent

Tues 7.45 – 3^rd Ann – Jim Mulroy, Drumbaragh.

9.30 – Month’s Memory – Paddy Cassidy, Carrick St

Sat (June 13) 10oc – 3^rd Ann – Josephine Larkins (nee Farrelly) St. Brigid’s Tce

8pm – 1^st Ann – Lizzie Molloy, St. Brigid’s Tce.

Sun (July 14) 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Mary Fitzsimons, Balreask.

ROSARY: Starting this week the Rosary will be recited after 9.30 Mass each day.

Anniversary Masses

Dessie McEntegart, Headfort Park. Jack Bell, Headfort Grove

Charles Holliday, Fr. MacCullen Park. Paddy and Essie Rourke, Canon St.

Harry Newman, the Hill, Kilmainham. Margaret Black, Loyd (2)

COLLECTIONS

June 30 - Peter’s Pence - €3617, weekly maintenance envelopes Kells €1500, Girley €70

We thank all that contribute weekly.

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity –

Gardenrath Rd (Eileen Flanagan), Irishtown (Rose Heary).

Cemetery Devotions: Dulane Sunday July 7 at 5.30pm and Carnaross beginning with Mass at 7pm.

Round Towers: Meeting Wedns July 10 at 9.30 Gaelic Centre.

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2870

St. John’s Cemetery: Kells UDC have asked us to announce that reinforcement work to the walls of St. John’s Cemetery will start in July 2002 for a period of 3 months.

Kells Tidy Towns supported by NMCDA host Open Day in Community House, Carrick Hse on Sunday 7 July 2-6pm.

Lost: Reading Glasses. Contact Parish Office.

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14th July

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.

ADORATION

The Adoration Committee remind Adorers to ensure that there particular hour is covered during the holiday period.

ACCORD

The ‘Cri de Coeur’ of many ACCORD Centres throughout Ireland, including Navan, has been '‘we cannot provide sufficient Marriage Preparation Workshops to meet the demands due to lack of facilitators’. The Navan Centre has to turn away nearly 50% of all who make enquiries. Accord finds this unacceptable when Marriage Preparation is one of the significant moments of direct contact between young adults and the Church.

Accord Navan are holding an Information Night on Thurs Sept 5 at 8pm in the Tara Suite of the Ardboyne Hotel for people who may wish to train as Accord facilitators for pre-marriage as well as post-marriage work.

ROOF

The Parish Community acknowledges donation from the owners of St. Colmcille’s Nursing Home and donations from two more parishioners.

SACRED VESTMENTS

The Parish Community acknowledges two contributions of €50 and one contribution of €500.

Girley Church Grounds Committee: Short meeting this Tuesday at 8.30 in Girley Hall.

Recently Departed

Rose McGovern, nee Curran, late Carrickspringan, Moynalty died London.

Masses for Week

Sat July 13 8pm – 1^st Ann – Lizzie Molloy, St. Brigid’s Tce.

Sun July 14 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Mary Fitzsimons, Balreask

Sat July 20 – 10oc – 4^th Ann – Nancy Black, Kilmainham.8pm – 2^nd Ann – Rory Hanlon, Rosmeen.

Sunday July 21 – 9.30 – 4th Ann – Kitty Hynes, Headfort Grove.

11oc – 1^st Ann – Bernadette Dardis, Fr. MacCullen Park.

Anniversary Masses

Deceased members of Hoey Family, Kells and Ethelstown

Broddy Tumalty, St, Colmcille Villas. Bernard and Elizabeth Flynn, Fair Green. Deceased members if Flynn and Gibney Families, Suffolk St and Fair Green.Teresa 0’Flynn(nee Costello) late Maudlin Rd and Canada. Michael, Tommy and Rose Anne Morris, Church Lane.Jimmy and Rose Ann Murray, Grangegodden. Matthew Grimes, Drumbaragh.

Matt Talbot Pilgrimage to Knock – Sunday 21 July.

Croagh Patrick Annual Pilgrimage Sunday 28 July. Bookings Marie Donoghue 42091.

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalletes – Kells €2023, Girley €142. weekly envelopes Kells €1205, Girley €73

We thank all that contribute weekly.

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity:

Kilmainham (part), Hurdlestown (Margaret Newman), Lord Edward St, Fair Green (Alacoque Lynch), Loyd (Mary Carry),

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €3070.

Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner. This week €1800.

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21st July

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

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 mission people are affected.

For your donations you may use the Trocaire Box on the right hand wall of the Church.

THE PAROCHIAL HOUSE

The Parochial House was built over 180 years ago and is now showing signs of age!
A Conditional Report has recently been made by an architect. It states ‘ the slated roofs are in poor condition in some areas - ---- there is no underfelt - - - There is considerable ingress of dampness at the chimneys - - - - There are numerous serious cracks in the plasterwork which must contribute to the dampness problem - - - There is no effective damproof course at ground floor level - - - There are electrical fittings damaged and in need of replacement.’
Recently the members of the Pastoral Council and the Finance Committee looked through the house and were unanimous that something should be done and done immediately.
The architect is now investigating the approximate cost of essential repairs. When this is provided a decision will be made. If the cost is deemed too great, consideration will be given to the building of a new house or the purchase of another house.

WORLD YOUTH DAY IN TORONTO

Please remember in your prayers the 100 young people from our Diocese who with Bishop Smith has travelled to Toronto.

They will join Pope John Paul and an expected 45,000 young people from around the world.

Mass Intentions for Week

Sat (July 20) 8pm – 2^nd Ann – Rory Hanlon, Rosmeen.. Sun (July 21) 9.30 – 4th Ann – Kitty Hynes, Headfort Grove

11oc – 1^st Ann - Bernadette Dardis, Fr. MacCullen Park.Friday: 9.30 – 1^st Ann – Mary Callary, Maudlin St.

Sat (July 27) 10oc – 5^th Ann – Peter Duffy, Boolies. 8pm – 4^th Ann – Patrick Black, Kenlis Crescent.

Sun (July 28) 11oc – 1^st Ann – Mary Grimes, Maudlin St.

Anniversary Masses

Bridget Friary, Loyd. Michael Carry, Calliaghstown

Dodie and Maureen Delaney, Church St. P.J. Crosby, late Gardenrath. Jimmy and May Meehan. Maudlin Rd.

SACRED VESTMENTS:

The Parish Community acknowledge with thanks a donation of €20 and an anonymous donation of €50.

MARIAN MOVEMENT

National Cenacle will be held at Knock on Sat Aug 3. Bus from Kells Church at 8am. For booking ring Fia 49391.

Readers for August

Sat 8pm – Alice Mulvany. Sun 8am – Sr. Joan 9.30 – Elizabeth Smyth.

11oc –Colette Lynch 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill (Aug 4, Aug 11). Patrick Butler (Aug 18, Aug 25).

Special Ministers for August – Group 3

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and missalettes Kells €2494, Girley €182, Weekly envelopes Kells €1310, Girley €60

We thank all that contribute weekly.

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity: Headfort Grove (Patricia Carr), Ard na Greine, Oak Court (Olive Rogers), Carrick St, Cross Carrick, Market St, Church St, Cross St, Headfort Place, John St (Betty McDonnell).

Croagh Patrick Annual Pilgrimage next Sunday 28 July. Bookings Marie Donoghue 42091.

Meath Archaeological and Historical Society: Guided tour of Rathmore Sunday 21 July at 3pm.

Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €3270. Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1000.

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28th July

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

MARIAN MOVEMENT

National Cenacle will be held at Knock on Sat Aug 3. Bus from Kells Church at 8am. For booking ring Fia 49391.

FIRST FRIDAY WEEK

Monday: Morning Masses at 7.45 with Padre Pio Mass 8pm.

Marian Movement in Convent Chapel after Padre Pio Mass.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society in Parochial Hse at 7.30pm.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Masses at 7.45 and 9.30.

Friday: No 9.30 Mass, Evening Mass 8pm. Masses offered for names on List of Dead.

Thursday: Confessions 7-8pm.

Girley First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10-8pm. Mass 8pm

AUGUST OFFERINGS

Next Sunday (Aug 4) is an Offering Day. We ask you to use the WHITE envelope or an ordinary envelope with name and address. The people who distribute the envelopes are reminded that they received the envelopes with the Easter and June envelopes.

Recently Departed

Kevin Lynch, late Kilmainham died Dublin

Masses for Week

Sat (July 27) -8pm – 4^th Ann – Patrick Black, Kenlis Crescent. (2)

Sun (July 28) -11oc – 1^st Ann – Mary Grimes, Maudlin St.

Wedns: 9.30 -3^rd Ann – Tommy and Mollie Tevlin, Kilmainham.

Sat (Aug 3) -8pm – 3^rd Ann – Kitty Black, Loyd.Sun (Aug 4) -11oc – 1^st Ann – Gerard Farrelly, Ard na Greine.

Anniversary Masses

Patrick Wright, St. Colmcille Villas. Paul Wright, Headfort Grove

Mary Reilly, Kilmainham Thomas and Annie McKeever, Rosmeen.

James and Mary Black, Columba Tce. Patrick Black.

Kathleen Ward, Kilmainham Joseph and Bridget Sutton, St. Colmcille Villas.

Mrs Margaret 0’Neill, Leighlinbridge John and Anna Reilly, Canon St.

Readers for August

Sat 8pm – Alice Mulvany. Sun 8am – Sr. Joan . 9.30 – Elizabeth Smyth

11oc –Colette Lynch 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill (Aug 4, Aug 11)Patrick Butler (Aug 18, Aug 25).

Special Ministers for August – Group 2

9.30 Mass Readers for August: Nora Reilly (Aug 6-10), Bernard Flanagan (Aug 13-17),

Seamus Dowds (Aug 20-24), Anna Brunnock (Aug 27-31).

COLLECTIONS

Offertory and Missalettes Kells €2351, Girley €152, weekly envelopes Kells €1220 Girley €60

We thank all that contribute weekly

Sacred Vestments: We acknowledge contribution of €100, two contributions of €20 and one contribution of €500.

Annual Dues: We thank the residents and collectors for their help and generosity:

Sycamore Ave (Harriet Barrett), 0’Growney Tce (Marie O’Neill, Philomena Mongey).

Cemetery Sunday August 18: We thank the people who have tended to their plots. We appeal to plotholders to use the skip for discard weeds and stones and not to leave their waste on the paths of the Cemetery. Under no circumstances should paper or plastic bags be put in the skip. Use the BIN for paper and plastic wreaths etc.

Kells Heritage Centre: An evening of traditional story telling and music, with Jimmy Fagan and friends on Wedns July 31 at 8pm. Adm. €5.

Causey Experience: Open Day in aid of Meath Hospice this Sunday 28 July at 2pm at

Murtaghs Farm Girley 046 34135. Activities – treasure hunt, bog trip, clay modelling, nature walk, meet your farmyard friends. Refreshments.

Gaeil Colmcille: Annual Golf Classic Thurs Aug 1. Team entries close Tues 30 July.Sponsorship appreciated.

Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €1500. Kilmainham Lotto: No winner. This week €3470.

Found: Gold Cross and scapular in Headfort Place. Contact Parish Office.

Found: Ladies Silver Watch in Farrell St Sunday morn last.

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