SAINT MARY’S PARISH BULLETIN

Monday is a public holiday.  Mass at 10am in St. Mary’s Church.

Friday is the First Friday of the month.  Masses offered for the List of the Dead.

Triduum in honour of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:  Parishioners are invited to participate in a Triduum to celebrate our Parish Feastday, the Feast of the Assumption, Sunday 15th August:

Friday 13th August, 10am Mass
Guest preacher: Fr. Joe Deegan PP, Slane
Saturday 14th August, 10am Mass
Guest preacher: Fr. Joe Gleeson, retired PP Skryne
Sunday 15th August, 11am Mass
Guest preacher: Fr. Michael Cahill PP, Kilbeg
with Navan Silver Band

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock, next Sunday, 8th August: Anointing of the Sick in Basilica at 2.30pm. Mass at 3pm, followed by Blessed Sacrament procession.  Parishioners are encouraged to take part in this pilgrimage.  Bus departing from Fair Green at 8.30am.  Booking with Helen at 046-9071320 or 087-0573738.  Fare €12.

Parish Catechetical Programme: Parents / guardians of children attending schools not under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath are reminded that if they wish their children to receive the sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, they must enrol their children in the Parish Catechetical Programme. Enrolment can take place during the summer months and the programme will begin in September.  Enrolment forms are available from the Parish Office.

There will be no Baptism Course on Wednesday, 4th August and Wednesday, 11th August.  The Course returns on Wednesday, 18th August.

Coming into full communion in the Catholic Church: In the Autumn the process of preparation for those wishing to come into full communion in the Catholic Church recommences.  The Rite for the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a period of exploration of the Catholic Faith for adults who may wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism/ First Eucharist/Confirmation.  Those who prepare will receive the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil 2011.  If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Fr. Dwayne Gavin at Parish Office 046-9027518 or St. Consilio Rock at 086-8501588.

World Youth Day will take place in Madrid in August 2011. For further details, see the posters on the church notice-boards. Open to young people aged 18–35. See www.dioceseofmeath.ie/youth

Reborn through water and the Holy Spirit: 
Joseph Christopher Anthony McDonnell, St. Columban’s Crescent; Irish Patrice Angeles St. Patrick’s Tce; Owen Richard Geoghegan, Blackcastle Demesne; Ciaran Luke Curtis, Abbeyville; Oran James Callan, Clonmagadden Fort; Brandon Douchez, Agoma, Fitzherbert Court; Isabella Marie Duffy, Athlumney.

One in the Sacrament of Marriage: 
Michael Collins, Ardfert, Co. Kerry and Anne McGinn, Herbert Place.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival Clonmacnois: Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th August.  For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends.  Donation only.  Free buses available from around the country contact 086-3025442 or 01-6753690, or check www.youth2000.ie

Knock: Feast of Our Lady of Knock on Saturday, 21st August: Coach will leave from Cannistown via Fair Green at 8am.  Contact Mary McLoughlin at 046-9023606.

Navan Unit Order of Malta Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, 29th August.  Contact 086-3990461.  Buses leaving from Navan and Kells.

Sr Briege McKenna and Fr Kevin J. Scallon will be in Knock on Monday, 9th August.

We wish to thank Anonymous for donations of €150 and €100, for the Meals-on-Wheels Service.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Knock Shrine National Novena: 14th August – 22nd August .

Bingo at O’Mahony’s on Tuesday night at 8.45pm.

Simonstown Gaels GFC Bingo will take place on

Irish Blood Transfusion Service in Community Centre on Tuesday, 17th Wednesday, 18th Thursday, 19th August from 5 – 8.30pm.

LITURGICAL NOTICES

SATURDAY: St. Mary’s 6pm First Anniversary for Sean “Johnny” O’Reilly, Duffsland, Commons Road.
SUNDAY: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C).
St. Mary’s 11am First Anniversary for Thomas Clarke, St. Brigids Vls.
St. Mary’s 1pm Month’s Mind for Joe Smith, Gainstown.
WEDNESDAY:  St. John Vianney.
St. Pio Mass at 8pm on Wednesday.  Rosary at 7.45pm.
THURSDAY:    Wedding in St. Mary’s at 1pm.
FRIDAY: The Transfiguration of the Lord.
Wedding in St Oliver’s at 2pm.
SATURDAY: Wedding in St. Mary’s at 1pm.
St. Mary’s 6pm Month’s Mind for Frank Keoghan, Elm View Close, Clogherboy.

ANNIVERSARY MASSES: Kay Geraghty, Michael Wells, Jack & Monica Carberry, Paddy McCabe, Paul Fennessy, Jane Kelly, James & Bernie Lane, Brendan Farrelly, James & Margaret Callaghan, Frank McDonagh, Colum Cromwell (2), Sheila McEvoy, Patrick & Margaret Sharkey, Bridget Hunt, George Lynagh, Kathleen Monaghan, Bridget Carroll.

MASSES : Denis & Bridie Miller, Deceased Members of Fennessy Family, Edward Knox, Stewart “Dewi” Rennicks, Frank McDonagh, Jack & Molly Moyles, Frankie McEvoy, Denis & Bridie Miller, Martin Farrelly, Joe Byrne.

Thank You: A Special Word of thanks to everybody who contributed to the Church Collections.

COLLECTIONS OFFERTORY: €4572           DEVELOPMENT FUND: €2505