CHURCH OF ST. COLMCILLE KELLS

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GIRLEY

SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2019 Priest on Duty: Fr John – Phone: 046/9240213 & 046/9240842

Times of Weekend Masses: Sat: Vigil 6.30pm, Sun: 9am & 11.30am Girley - Sunday: 10am

Weekday Masses: Kells - Mon to Fri:- 9.30am Sat:- 10am

Confessions: Saturday 10.30–11am, 2-2.30pm, 6–6.30pm

Baptisms: Second and Fourth Sunday at 1.30pm. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Mon to Fri: 9am-5.30pm

Email - info@kellsparish.ie Website - www.kellsparish.ie Vincent de Paul Phone No. 087 2934507 Shop Donations/Enquiries: 0862556750

ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED DURING PAST YEAR Those who have died in the past year will be remembered

by name at the Vigil Mass next Saturday, November 9th

and at all Masses next Sunday, November 10th.

Relatives, neighbours and friends of the deceased are all welcome.

ABSTINENCE FOR NOVEMBER

The Pioneer Association is launching it’s Short-Term Pledge campaign for

November in honour of the Holy Souls. The theme of this year’s campaign is:

‘Remember in November’.

Take the SHORT-TERM pledge for the month of November for deceased family

and friends who have gone before us or for someone you know and love with an addiction.

www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact 018749464.

PADRE PIO MASS

SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER AT 10AM

IRISH CELTIC CHRISTIANITY

- with a focus on Kells This is the title of an 18-page pamphlet - illustrated in colour - by Paddy Monaghan

who is a native of Kells. It is available in the sacristies of both churches and the

Parish office. Paddy has made it available at no cost. However, a small donation

to defray the cost would be appreciated.

NEWLY BAPTISED We welcome into the Christian Community: Maisie Elizabeth Browne - Rockfield Rd, Kells

Kealan Wesley Burke - Bohermeen, Navan

Dylan Patrick Cahill - The Glebe, Kells

Izzie Brigid Dunne - Fordstown, Navan

Levi Grayson Feehan - Newrath View, Kells

Maison Bernard Flanagan - Elm Grove, Kells

Finn Patrick Gormally - Cherryhill Court, Kells

Ellie Mae Matthews - The Glebe, Kells

Lewis Robert Matthews - The Glebe, Kells

KELLS ALPS - Tues 5th November - Flower Arranging. Tea/coffee will be served. All welcome.

KELLS LIVELY CITIZENS CLUB -TEA DANCE - Sun 10th Nov from 3-6pm in The Handball Alley. Music by

Liam Grant and Jim Quinn. Transportation provided - contact 0851169288.

‘MEN ON THE MOVE’ - are you male aged 30 plus? Thinking about getting more active? Want to improve your

overall health and wellbeing? ‘Men on the Move’ is a FREE 6 week physical activity programme for beginners. Info

evening in Kells Resource Centre on Mon 4th Nov at 7.30pm. For more information contact Ruairi on 0469067337

MEATH ALZHEIMER CAFÉ - Wed 6th Nov from 7-9pm in The Pastoral Centre, Dunshaughlin. All families/

carers and loved ones living with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia are welcome. Guest speakers are Gayle Drury &

Cathy O’Rafferty, Nurse/Managers at Whistlemount Day Centre. Tea/coffee and scones served. Contact 0469027007.

OPEN DAYS AT DkIT - Open Days at Dundalk IT take place on Fri 8th & Sat 9th Nov with welcome talks at 10am,

11am and 12 noon. For more info please visit www.dkit.ie/opendays

HYMNS & SONGS FOR HOPE & HEALING - remembering our departed loved ones in the Sacred Heart Church,

Kilmainhamwood on Sunday 10th November at 4pm. Special guests: Deirdre Gilsenan & Fr. Darragh Connolly with

Kilmainhamwood, Tierworker, Knockbride and Kilbeg Church Choirs. Everyone welcome to this ceremony of music

& prayers of remembrance.

KINGSCOURT PARISH - annual pilgrimage trip 2020 to Menton in The Cote d’Azur and the Abbey of Lerins from

Sept 27-Oct 4th. Special booking offer of €995 until Nov 29th. Call MAP Travel on 018434734.

Recently Departed

Mattie Geraghty, Archdeaconry Glebe Mass Intentions for Week - Kells

Sat (Nov 2) 6.30pm -4th Ann - Kitty Carolan, Rockfield Rd also Benny Carolan

-10th Ann - David Hamill, Rockfield Rd

-2nd Ann - Patsy Mooney also Kenneth & Peter Mooney, Normanstown

-4th Ann - Seamus O’Beirne, Rockfield Rd also Deceased members of the

O’Beirne family, Bundoran

Sun (Nov 3) 11.30am -1st Ann - Kim Allen, Magdalene Court

Mon (Nov 4) -FEAST OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP

Tue (Nov 5) -FEAST OF ST. MARTIN de PORRES

9.30am -9th Ann - Rebecca Poole, Dublin

Thur (Nov 7) 9.30am -Anniv - Mary & Tom Healy, Kilmainham

Sat (Nov 9) 10.00am -10th Ann - John Lynch, Hurdlestown also Kathleen Lynch & Deceased members

of the Lynch family

-Anniv - Eamon Whelan Rockfield Rd also Emma Whelan, Cortown

6.30pm -Deceased members of Kells Musical & Dramatic Society

-7th Ann - Margaret Grimes, Drumbaragh

-Anniv - Eamonn & Mary Farrelly, Maudlin Rd

-2nd Ann - Tom Griffin, Australia & Calliaghstown

Sun (Nov 10) 11.30am -1st Ann - Mona Keaveny, Oldcastle Rd Mass Intentions for Week - Girley

Sun (Nov 3) 10.00am -MM - Mary Reynolds, Drumbaragh

Sun (Nov 10) 10.00am -Anniv - Seamus Fox, Girley Anniversary Masses:

Patrick & Mary Beirne, Maudlin St; The Healy & Hoey families, Kilmainham;

James & Bridget Dunne, Maudlin Bridge; Patricia Moore, Mullingar;

Brigid Farrell, Ballinamona, Carnaross; Christy Rourke, St. Patrick’s Tce;

John & Margaret Martin, Canon St; Betty Smith, Killinkere; Pádraig & Maureen Skelly, Bective St.

COLLECTIONS Offertory/missalettes Kells €1490 Girley €218

Weekly envelopes Kells €1637 Girley €89

Thank you to all those who contribute, collect and count.

ANNUAL DUES:- We thank the residents & collectors

for their time & generosity:-

Sycamore Ave (Harriett Barrett & Carmel Kenny;

Carrick Court (Ann Moore).

Handball €900; Kilmainham €5,700;

Drumbaragh €3,300; Gaeil Colmcille €12,000

CHRIST BE NEAR AT EITHER HAND

Christ be near at either hand,

Christ behind, before me stand;

Christ with me where ere I go

Christ around, above, below.

Christ be in my heart and mind,

Christ within my soul enshrined;

Christ control my wayward heart;

Christ abide and ne’er depart.