CHURCH OF ST. COLMCILLE KELLS CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GIRLEY

SUNDAY 28th JUNE 2020

Priest on Duty: Fr John – Phone: 046/9240213 & 046/9240842

RETURN TO THE PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS AND THE SACRAMENTS

GUIDELINES FROM THE BISHOPS

To offset the reduction in numbers attending Masses, we are bringing in extra Masses. Starting from Monday June 29th the daily Mass times will be as follows:-

KELLS MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9.30am & 7pm SATURDAY: 10.00am GIRLEY FRIDAY: 7.00pm

From the weekend of 4/5th July the weekend Masses will be as follows:-

KELLS: SAT - 6.30pm VIGIL; SUNDAY - 9am; 11am; 12.15pm GIRLEY: SUNDAY - 10am

As our Bishops have already told us, the dispensation from the Sunday ‘obligation’ is extended and many parishioners may wish to participate in Mass on a week day

rather than a weekend.

PROCEDURE: Enter churches by main front doors only and sanitise hands. Follow directions of stewards. 3 people per seat (2 in Girley) except for family units. When coming to Holy Communion observe 2 metre distancing. Ministers will wear masks. Communion in the hand only. Collections will not be taken up at the Offertory. Instead parishioners may place their envelopes and plate offerings in the boxes provided as they enter or leave the church. If there is an overflow of people coming to Mass the loudspeakers outside Kells church will be turned on and Eucharist Ministers will give out Holy Communion on the steps of the church. (Loudspeakers have been ordered for Girley church). Please bring missalettes home with you. After Mass, please leave through the middle side doors and main front doors. Hand sanitisers at each door.

Recently Departed

Dessie Maguire, Leicester late of Archdeaconry Glebe; Marie Reilly, née Murray, Ratoath, late of Rosmeen

Mass Intentions for Kells

Sat (Jun 27) 6.30pm -20th Ann - Michael Ryan, Hurdlestown Mon (Jun 29) 9.30am -2nd Ann - John O’Sullivan, Mill Lane Sat (Jul 4) 10.00am -2nd Ann - George Doherty, Blackwater Heights -MM - Joe McKenna, St. Colmcille’s Villas 6.30pm -2nd Ann - Jean Campbell, Febog -MM - Podger Rourke, St. Patrick’s Tce -7th Ann - Larry Wright, Liverpool, late of St. Colmcille’s Villas Sun (Jul 5) 11.30am -MM - Jimmy Grimes, Florida late of Church View

Anniversary Masses:

Christopher & Catherine Carry, Loyd.

THANK YOU We wish to acknowledge and thank all those who have sent in their Offerings and weekly envelopes and all those who continue to pay by standing order.

ALONE Alone has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staff are

available to answer queries & give advice where necessary. CORONAVIRUS HELPLINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE: 0818 222 024 (8AM-8PM)

ACCORD Conscious of those who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships and family lives during the COVID

-19 pandemic, Accord has set up a support line where callers can talk to experienced couples and relationship counsellors. Accord’s free and confidential ‘Relationships Support Phone Line’ for marriages,

families and relationships offers support to those experiencing extra pressure due to social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The number is: Accord CLG - 01/5313331

RELICS OF ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT The Knights of St. Columbanus have organised the visit of

St. Oliver Plunkett’s relics to Kells. They will be in St. Colmcille’s Church during the 6.30pm Vigil Mass on Saturday 4th July with

veneration afterwards.

Meath Alzheimer Cafés are now being held online. The next virtual café will take place at 11am on Wed July 1st. Speaker Dr. Orla Dolan, Snr Occupational Therapist, HSE will give a talk on ‘Purposeful and Meaningful Activities for individuals with Dementia’. All families/carers and loved ones living with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia are welcome to join us. If you wish to take part please email: danielle.keogh@alzheimer.ie and she will email you with an invitation to attend. DJ Country Nights - recommencing in Girley Hall on Tues 30th June at 8.30pm. Social distancing must be adhered to. Contact: 0868711532

MINISTERS OF THE WORD FOR JULY (weekend Masses) Saturday 6.30pm - Val Mulvany, Maria Byrne Sunday 9.00am - Seamus Keaveny, Ronat Mulvihill 11.00am - Jane Smith, Philip Fitzsimons 12.15pm - John Murphy MINISTERS OF THE WORD FOR JULY (weekday Masses)

Gai Grant (29 Jun - 4 July); Liz Smyth (6-11 July); Mary Casey-Kelly (13-18 July); Geraldine O’Dea (20-25 July) Val Mulvany (27 July-1 Aug);

SPECIAL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST FOR JULY - Group 1