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. 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
POPE’S CROSS COMES TO IRELAND
Pope John Paul 11’s World Youth Cross visits our country during November as it journeys to all the European countries in preparation for the next World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany 2005. Join with the young people of the Diocese of Meath for a Celebration Vigil of song, prayer and reflection to mark this historic visit of the Pope’s Youth Cross at the following venue
St. Mary’s Navan – Sunday Nov 9 at 9pm
REFOCUS
A programme to focus on the many changes in a relationship. How have circumstances changed for you – new baby, empty nest syndrome, redundancy, elderly parent living with you?. This course is conducted in a friendly atmosphere and is an opportunity to discuss the emotional impact these changes might have. Course commences Nov 5. Contact ACCORD 9023146.
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK
Monday: Masses 7.45 and Padre Pio Mass 7.30pm. Marian Movement this week in Concent Chapel after Padre Pio Mass.
Thursday:Confessions 7-7.30pm.
Friday: First Friday Masses 7.45, and 7.30pm. No 9.30 Mass. Masses offered for names on List of Dead
Girley: First Friday. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10-8pm. Mass 8pm
NOVEMBER OFFERINGS
Today is an Offering Day. We ask you to use the WHITE envelope from your box or an ordinary envelope with name and address
CHURCH REFURBISHMENT COMMITTEE
Next meeting on Monday Nov 10 at 8pm in the parochial Hse. This will be followed by a meeting of the Parish Finance Committee.
ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY
Meeting Monday in Parochial Hse at 7pm.
LIAM LAWTON CONCERT
St. Michael’s Church Castlepollard Sunday 2 Nov at 8pm. Adm €15. Ph 044 61126.
9.30 Readers for November
Ann Carolan (3-8 Nov), Victor Duffy (Nov 10-15), Eileen 0’Reilly (Nov 17-22), Marian Reilly (Nov 24-29)
Recently Departed
Nancy Shanahan, Beechlawn
Nan Martin, Girley
Phil Lynch, Balrathboyne
May Hynes (nee Carroll) late Rosmeen died London
Kitty Farrelly, Moyvalley, Co. Kildare.
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Nov1) 7.30pm – 4th Ann – Mayphie and John Broderick, Maudlin Rd.
Monday: 7.30pm – Deceased members of Padre Pio Group.
Tuesday 9.30 – Mass for John Cummins, Dublin died recently.
Wedns 9.30am– MM – Michael Madden, Cakestown
Saturday (Nov 8) 10am – Mass for John Greene, Galway.
7.30pm – 5th Ann – Anthony Daly, Kilmainham.
Sunday (Nov 9) 9am – MM – Margaret Murphy, Rockfield Rd
11am – 1st Ann – Jack Olohan, Rockfield Rd
12.15 – MM –Paddy Dunne, Fyanstown.
Anniversary Masses
Marion Doyle, Moynalty Rd Gus Williams, Grange. Greene Family, Galway.
John and Margaret Martin, Canon St (4). Michael and Mary Carroll, Scurlogstown.
Michael McCarthy, St. Alban’s. Greg and Willie Sheridan, Canon St.
Deceased members of Ennis Family, Calliaghstown
Kelly Family, Calliaghstown. Mary McManus, Dulane
Joseph Mitchell, St. Brigid’s Tce. Edward Mulvany, St. Colmcille’s Villas
Bridget Farrell, Carnaross Michael Skelly, Climber Hall
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells, €2221 Girley, €205. Weekly envelopes Kells €1614 Girley €50
We thank all who contribute weekly and those who pay by Direct Debit.
We ask people to insert their weekly envelope into the boxes at the doors of the Church
in preference to putting it on the Church collection plates.
Annual Dues: We thank the residents of Kilmainham (main Rd) and collector Winnie Madden for their generosity and time.
Lismullin Institute Heritage Series: ‘the Mound of the Hostages, Tara, A Shrine at a Sacred Place’ by Dr. Muiris 0’Sullivan UCD on Thursday 6 Nov at 8pm. Adm €5. Ph 01-6760731.
Conradh na Gaeilge: Irish Mass for deceased members on Thurs 6 Nov in Edmund Rice Centre at 7.30pm. Failte to all.
Art Auction: Organised by Navan Lions Club Newgrange Hotel on Friday Nov 7 at 8pm. Proceeds to Meals on Wheels in Kells, Trim, Trim, Slane. Viewing 6-8pm Monday to Thursday 3-5Nov. and 3-5 Friday 7 Nov.
Alps – Tues - Renee Clarke – Colour Me Beautiful with Renee Clarke
Handball Lotto – no winner, this week €2000.
Round Towers Meeting: Wedns 5 Nov at 9.30 in Gaelic Centre
Kells Swimming Pool: Ladies only 8 week course starting Tues 11 Nov at 8.50pm. Book at Pool 9240551. Mens Swimming Lessons weekly Tues at 9.40pm.
Kells ICA – Meeting in Parish Hal on Nov 5 at 8.30pm. New comers welcome.
Kilmainham Lotto – 1 winner Sinead Kennedy, Drumbaragh, this week €1270
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
POPE’S CROSS COMES TO IRELAND
Pope John Paul 11’s World Youth Cross visits our country during November as it journeys to all the European countries in preparation for the next World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany 2005. Join with the young people of the Diocese of Meath for a Celebration Vigil of song, prayer and reflection to mark this historic visit of the Pope’s Youth Cross at the following venue
St. Mary’s Navan – Sunday Nov 9 at 9pm
CHURCH REFURBISHMENT COMMITTEE
Next meeting on Monday Nov. 10 at 8pm in the Parochial Hse. This will be followed by a meeting of the Parish Finance Committee.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Meeting on Monday 17 Nov at 8pm in Parochial Hse. The two main items on the agenda will be
OUR LADY OF MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL
A Meeting of all parents and guardians of children attending the school will be held in the school on Tuesday Nov 11 at 8pm to elect two parents’ repreentatives for the new Board of management.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting on Tues Nov 11 at 7pm in Edmund Rice Centre.
PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS
Weekend retreat at An Tobar, Ardbraccan to celebrate the Nativity of Christ on Friday Nov 28 at 8.30pm. Presenters – Catherine Keenan and Michael Keane. Ph 9078973.
ALTAR SOCIETY
Floral Demo for 3 Thursday nights in Dalgan Park commencing Thurs 13 Nov 8-9.30pm. Names to Clarisse Flanagan 9240827 before Monday 10 Nov.
CONCERT SPECTACULAR
200 strong Diocesan Choir with Cara 0’Sullivan and Galway tenor Sean Costello in St. Mary’s Church Navan on Sunday Nov 30 at 8pm, Tickets €20 from Navan Parish Book Shop or at door on night. Proceeds to St Mary’s Parish Funds.
Masses for Week
Sat (Nov 8) 7.30 pm – 5th Ann – Anthony Daly, Kilmainham
Sun (Nov 9): 9am – MM – Margaret Murphy, Rockfield Rd
11am – 1st Ann – Jack Olohan, Rockfield Rd
12.15 – MM – Paddy Dunne, Fyanstown.
Tuesday: 9.30am – 3rd Ann – Phyllis and Patsy Lynch, Headfort Park
Wednesday: 9.30 – 2nd Ann – Mattie Smith, Calliaghstown
Friday: 9.30 – 1st Ann – Nora Moran, Tuam
Saturday(Nov 15): 10am – 1st Ann – John 0’Rourke, Maudlin Rd
7.30 pm - 3rd Ann – Joe Dolan, St. Colmcillle Villas
Sunday (Nov 16) 9am – 1st Ann - Patrick Carney, Rockfield Rd
11am – 1st Ann – James Denning, Gardenrath Rd.
12.15 – 1st Ann – Agnes Jordan, Drumbaragh.
Anniversary Masses
Peter Kellett, Bective St Jane and Matthew Grimes, Drumbaragh
Michael and Madge Cox, Sycamore Ave, Bridget McLoughlin, St. Brigid’s Tce
Dan McManus, Loyd. Dick and Kathleen Lee, Suffolk St (2)
Charlie and Sarah Doherty, Buncrana. Len Mouldenhoward, Canada
Patrick and Michael Coffey, Rathcorbally, Mullingar
Sean Madden, Kilmainham
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes, Kells €2472, Girley €192, Offering Day envelopes €4543
We thank all who contribute weekly and those who pay by Direct Debit
Tiernan Byrne Fund:Table Quiz in Wellington Court on Thurs 13 Nov at 9pm. Table of 4 is €26. Also the Garda Band in Concert at Claremont Stadium, Navan on Thursday 27 Nov. Tickets €10 Boyne Community School or Scoil Mhuire Trim
Annual Dues: We thank the residents of Kilmainham Lower and collector Nora Newman for their help and generosity.
Sale of Work in Parish Hall next Saturday 11-4pm. Toys, clothes, Bric–a –Brac.
Proceeds to Children’s Hosp Crumlin (leukaemia and heart unit). Anyone wishing to donate items for sale contact Elaine 9247248.
Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs: AromaTherapy Course on Thursday 13 Nov AT 8PM. Ph Theresa 9241004 for details.
Handball Lotto: €2000 winner Des Gargan, this week €500. Pongo every Wedns at 8.45pm. Congrats to Joy Smith on recent world championship win.
Alps:Gerard Meade, Chef Demo on Christmas Cookery
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this wek €1470.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winer, this week €7600.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club:
Meeting this Monday at 8.15pm. Christmas Party Dec 10. Details 087 9066848 or 046 9241335.
Priest on Duty – Fr. John Ph 40213.
Times of weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 7.30pm,Sunday 9oc, 11oc and 12.15. Girley 10oc.
Times of weekday Masses: Monday 7.45, Tues-Fri 7.45, 9.30, Sat 10oc.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30 – 11oc, 2-3, 7 – 7.30pm.Baptisms Second and Fourth Sunday 3oc.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
FIRST COMMUNION 2003
For the children of the two primary schools in the town, First Communion will be celebrated on Saturday May 17.
PARISH LITURGY MEETING
The Parish Liturgy Committee will meet on Tues 19 Nov in Parochial House at 8pm.
MEETING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
A meeting of all Ministers of the Eucharist will take place in the Edmund Rice Centre on Monday 2 Dec at 8.30pm (please note change of date).
PARISH FINANCES
A report on the finances of the Parish is being made available after all Masses this weekend.
MEATH DIOCESAN PIONEER MASS
Friday in Parish Church at 7.30pm
GIRLEY SILVER CIRCLE
Please return all cards before Tues 19 Nov for Draw on 21 Nov at Friendship Club
COUNSELLING AND SKILLS (Certificate course)
This course is aimed at those who wish to improve their relationship skills in both family and work. It is aimed at parents, teachers, health workers and those who wish to pursue a career in counselling. 20 hours (Monday evenings, 8-9.30) Nov 2002- Feb 2003
Cost €250. Contact An Croí, Baltrasne, Ashbourne 01 – 8352156.
MOVEMENT AND STILLNESS
An opportunity to connect with your body through dance and gently move into stillness.
Facilitators Lani and John Doyle. Sat Nov 23,10am-5pm. Cost €65. Contact an Croí, Baltrasna, Ashbourne Ph 01 8352156
READERS FOR DECEMBER
Sat 7.30 – Maureen Burke 41340
Sun 9oc - Anne Griffin , 11oc - Frank Motherway- 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
Special Ministers for December – Group 3
Recently Departed
James Denning, Gardenrath Rd . Patrick Carney, Rockfield Rd
Mary Griffin (nee Dobson) Fore, died London. Patrick Carr, Donegal
Ron Caesar, late Fair Green died England
Masses for Week
Sat (Nov 16) 7.30 – 2nd Ann – Joe Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas.
Tuesday: 9.30 – Month’s Memory – Betty McGovern, Climber Hall
Wedns: 9.30 – Mass for Brian Rourke–McGuinness, died California.
Thursday 9.30 – Mass for Church Adoration Group.
Friday 7.30 – Meath Diocesan Pioneer Council Annual Mass
Saturday (Nov 23) 10oc – 3rd Ann – Margaret McGuinness, Triermore
7.30 – 4th Ann – Anthony Daly, Kilmainham
Sunday (Nov 24) 9oc – Month’s Memory – Jimmy 0’Rourke, Moynalty Rd.
11oc – Month’s Memory – Joan Hickey, Headfort Park.
Wedding Mass: Parish Church Wedns 6pm. Girley Church Saturday 2pm
Anniversary Masses
Teresa Cole, Moynalty Rd. Marie Ginnity, Fr. MacCullen Park James Black, Loyd (2). Austin Wilson, Bective St (2) Patrick and Margaret Morris, Maudlin Rd
John and Nancy Olohan, Cross St
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2574 Girley €180,Weekly envelopes Kells €2397 Girley €155
We thank all that contribute weekly.
.Readers for December
Sat 7.30pm – Maureen Burke
Sun 9am - Anne Griffin, 11oc - Frank Motherway 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill.
Special Ministers for December – Group 3.
St. Mary’s School Delvin – Sale of Work on Sunday 24 Nov at 2pm. Donations to Phil Tully, Piercetown Ph 34323
Legacy of a Quiet Man – musical night of song of Kells man Dick Farrelly, famous for the theme song ‘The Isle of Innisfree’.
Performed by professional singer Sinead Stone and Dick’s musician son Richard Farrelly, along with a host of Kells performers – Thursday 21 Nov at 8pm in St. Vincent de Paul Hall. Tickets (€12.50) from McEntees, Newmarket St or any member of the Hall Committee.
Christmas Fare
Parish Hall, Headfort Place, Kells every Saturday (4 - 9.30pm) and Sunday (9am-9pm) until Christmas Nov 10-Dec 22. Local arts and crafts, table displays, holly trees etc. Come along and paint an angel for charity.
Fair Trade Craft Fair - Kells Parochial Hall on Sat 23 Nov 10-4pm.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club – Christmas Party in Headfort Arms Hotel Wedns Dec 11 at 7.45pm. Tickets (€30) from 41335, 41210, deposit required when booking.
St. Vincent De Paul requires Bunk Beds. Ph 407222.
Grove Gardens –Santa will be returning to Grove Gardens Fordstown Nov 30 – Dec 23 nightly 5-9pm. Ph 34276
Handball Lotto – no winner. This week €2500.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner. This week €2270
Round Towers – Meeting on Wedns 20 Nov Gaelic Centre 9.30 sharp. Also Race Night on Sat 7 Dec in Westway at 9pm.
Alps – Tues 19 Dec. Keep fit with Michelle Waters.
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
ADVENT PROGRAMME
‘Soul Nourishment for Christmas’ in Edmund Rice Centre Wedns Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 10 at 8pm.
PARISH FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Short meeting on Thursday 27 Nov at 5.30pm.
CONCERTS
Mullingar Cathedral on Sunday Nov 23 at 7.30pm
DRUMBARAGH SCHOOL PARENTS COUNCIL
Cake Sale next Saturday Nov 29 after the 7.30 Vigil Mass and after all Masses on Sunday Nov 30.
GIRLEY COMMITTEE
Tuesday 25 Nov in Girley Hall at 9pm.
Girley Hall:
Partner Whist Sat 29 Nov 9pm.
Readers for December
Sat 7.30pm – Maureen Burke Sun 9am - Anne Griffin /Victor Duffy
11oc - Frank Motherway- 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
Recently Departed
Molly Vaughan, St. Colmcille’s Villas. Tom Sheridan, late Girley died England.
Bridie Smith (nee Connell) Castletown.
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Nov 22) 7.30pm – 3rd Ann – Peter Wade, Gardenrath Close.
Sun (Nov 23) 9am – Ist Ann – May Tormay, Maudlin St
11am – Mass for deceased members of Kells Choir.
12.15 – MM – Patsy King, Headfort Woods.
Saturday (Nov 29) 10am –3rd Ann – Eilish Kavanagh, Calliaghstown
7.30pm – 2nd Ann – Mary Talbot, Sycamore Ave
Sunday (Nov 30) 11am – MM – Kitty Reilly, Oliver Plunkett Rd.
12.15 – MM - Gerry 0’Connor, Grand Priory.
Girley: 10am – Nan Martin, Girley
Anniversary Masses
Annie Black, Church Lane. Tony Faulkner, Climber Hall
Frank Lynch, Church St. Paul Tobin, Rosmeen
Charles McEntee, Newmarket St. John and Nancy Olohan, Cross St
Patrick and Margaret Morris, Mauldin Rd
Mass for Deceased members of Kells Charismatic Prayer Group
Wedns 26 Nov in Edmund Rice Centre at 8pm. All welcome
Collections
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2198, Girley €160, Weekly envelopes Kells €1521, Girley €65
We thank those who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit Forms are available at the Parish Office.
St. Mary’s Delvin: Sale of Work Sunday 30 Nov at 2pm in the School. Donations to Phil Tully 046 – 9434323 or Mary Farrell 086 1611384
Brainwave – Irish Epilepsy Association: Public Awareness Evening in Headfort Arms on Tuesday Dec 2 at 7.30pm.
Kells Credit Union: AGM on Tues Dec 2 at 8pm in Headfort Arms Hotel at 8pm. All members requested to attend.
Kilmainham Lotto – winner Robin McLoughlin, this week €1270. AGM Fro Dec 5 at 8.30pm. in Community Hse, Carrick St.
Handball Lotto – no winner, this week €1500. AGM Tues 9 Dec at 8pm in Clubrooms. All members requested to attend. Pongo every Wedns 8.45pm.
Kells Christmas Lights Committee: Santa will switch on the Lights in Farrell St Sunday Nov 30 at 3.30pm. Great entertainent for the children. Come along and met Santa in his grotto.
Drumbaragh Ladies Club: No meeting Monday. Christmas Party Headfort Arms
Dec. 10 Ph 087 9066848 or 046 9241335.
Drumbaragh Lotto: No winner, this €8000.
Round Towers (underage Parish Football): Race Night on Friday Nov 28 in the Round Tower.
Children with Special Needs: Swimming Lessons every Sat 2-3pm. Details from Teresa 9241004
Alps: Pat Rogers, solicitor, talk on making a will. Tues 10.30-12.30.
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
FIRST FRIDAY WEEK
Monday: Masses 7.45 and Padre Pio Mass 7.30pm. Marian Movement in Convent Chapel after the Padre Pio Mass. St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society at 7pm.
Thursday:Confessions 7-7.30pm.
Friday: First Friday Masses 7.45, and 7.30pm. No 9.30 Mass. Masses offered for names on List of Dead
Girley: First Friday. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 10-8pm. Girley Mass 8pm.
ADVENT PROGRAMME
‘Soul Nourishment for Christmas’ in Edmund Rice Centre Wedns Dec 3, 10, 17 at 8pm.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting on Tues Dec 9 at 7pm in Edmund Rice Centre
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As Christmas Masses approach the Parish Community needs:
DRUMBARAGH SCHOOL PARENTS COUNCIL
Cake Sale tonight Saturday Nov 29 after the 7.30 Vigil Mass and after all Masses tomorrow Sunday 30 Nov after all Masses.
READERS FOE DECEMBER
Sat 7.30pm – Maureen Burke
Sun 9am - Anne Griffin /Victor Duffy
11oc - Frank Motherway- 12.15 – Brian 0’Neill
9.30 Readers for December
Bernard Flanagan (Dec 1-6), Pat Keane (Dec 9-13), Patsy Butler (Dec 16-20), Paddy Curran (Dec 23-27), Sr. Imelda (Dec 29-3 Jan 2004).
Newly Baptised
The parish Community welcome Jason Geraghty, Shauna Quinn, Kay Wearen-Fitzsimons, Nicole Forrest, Nathan Doyle, Robert Thornton, Caitlin Devin, Ciaran Walsh, Conor Griffin, Naoise Murray, Eoin Meegan, Daragh Smyth, Joshua Sheridan and Adam Morgan.
CONCERT SPECTACULAR
200 strong Diocesan Choir with Cara 0’Sullivan and Galway tenor Sean Costello in St. Mary’s Church Navan on Sunday Nov 30 at 8pm, Tickets €20 from Navan Parish Shop or at door on night. Proceeds to St Mary’s Parish Funds
Recently Departed
Bernie McKeown (nee Foley) late Hurdlestown died Dalkey
Delia(Deedee) Fore, Tuam (aunt of the late Kathleen Mulvany, Cavan Rd)
Mass Intentions for Week
Sat (Nov 29) 7.30 p.m. – 2nd Ann – Mary Talbot, Sycamore Ave.
Sun (Nov 30) 11am – MM – Kitty Reilly, Oliver Plunkett Rd
12.15 – MM –Gerry 0’Connor, Grand Priory.
Monday: 7.30pm – 5th Ann – Andrew Fenton, Archdeaconry.
Tuesday: 9.30 – 4th Ann – Bernadette Carry, Loyd.
Wedns 9.30 – 3rd Ann – Bridget Ennis, Calliaghstown
Thursday: 9.30 – 3rd Ann –John Rogers, St. Colmcille Villas.
Saturday(Dec 6) – 10am – 5th Ann Kathleen and John McGovern, Fair Green
7.30pm – 5th Ann – Mary and P.J. Monaghan, the Carrick
Sunday (Dec 7) 11am – MM – Nancy Shanahan, Beechlawn
12.15 – MM – Rosaleen Fitzgerald, Bective St
Girley: 10am Mass today – Nan Martin, Girley
Anniversary Massses
Matt and Rose Healy, Station House Willie Curtis, Canon St
Ellen Dolan, St. Colmcille Villas. Bridget Carry, Calliaghstown.
Elizabeth Smith, 26 Ard na Greine. Michael and Molly Dooley, London
Noel Olohan, Rockfield Rd. Austin Wilson, Bective St
Julia and Peter McManus, Rockfield Rd (3) Thomas and Mary Carberry, Pepperstown
Joseph Reilly, Lord Ed St. Tommy Yore, Sheeney, Loyd.
Patrick and Bridie Duffy, Roscommon.
COLLECTIONS
Offertory and missalettes Kells €2263 Girley €147,
Weekly envelopes Kells €1862, Girley €60
We thank all who contribute weekly and those who have opted to pay by Direct Debit.
Cake Sale: Next Sunday Dec 7 9am-1.30pm in Parish Hall. Proceeds to Sunshine Corner Community Playgroup Kells. Selection of homemade cakes and breads.
Kells Credit Union: AGM on Tues Dec 2 at 8pm in Headfort Arms Hotel at 8pm. All members requested to attend.
Knock Night Vigil – Sunday 7 Dec. Day Pilgrimage Monday 8 Dec. Bookings Marie Donoghue 9242091.
St. Mary’s Delvin: Sale of Work Sunday 30 Nov at 2pm in the School.
Eureka Quiz – Thurs 4 Dec at 8pm in the School. €16 per table of 4. Raffle. Proceeds to Transition Years.
Handball Lotto –Lotto – no winner, this week €2100. Pongo every Wedns AGM Tues 9 Dec at 8pm in Clubrooms. All members requested to attend. Annual Collection 6/7 Dec.
Kells Christmas Lights Committee: Santa will switch on the Lights in Farrell St this afternoon Sunday Nov 30 at 3.30pm. Great entertainment for the children. Come along and met Santa in his grotto.
Santa at Grove Gardens: Santa at Grove Gardens from 29 Nov until 23 Dec, nightly 5-8pm. Ph 9434276.
Alps – Tuesday – Christmas Wreaths 10.30-12.30.
Kilmainham Lotto – no winner, this week €1470. AGM 5 Dec in Community House, Kells at 8.30PM.
ICA Meeting: Parish Hall on wed Dec 3 at 8.30pm.
Gaeil Colmcille: Lotto – no winner, jackpot 27 Nov €3450. Children’s Party Dec 14. Names to Victor Duffy, Mary McInerney or Ollie Quigley as soon as possible.
Drumbaragh Lotto – no winner, this week €8200
Round Towers: AGM on Thus Dec 4 in Handball Alley at 8.30pm.
Drunbaragh Ladies Club: Meeting Monday at 8.15. Christmas Party Dec 10. Ph 9241335
Book Launch: A History of Williamstown by Dr. Liam McNiffe will be launched in Eureka School on FrI Dec 5, 7.30-9.30. All welcome. Ph 9240718
Balloon Photographic Exhibition: A unique opportunity to examine photographic footage of the medieval street pattern of Kells and environs from the air. Perhaps even spot your own home. Video footage of recent balloon festival along with the photographic display. Exhibition not to be missed. Dec 5-24 in Kells Heritage Centre. Competition for free Balloon Flight. Organised by Kells Chamber of Commerce/ Kells UDC/Pride of Place Initiative.