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Formerly Cortown, Kells. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his daughter Yvonne’s residence. Predeceased by his wife Marion, parents Michael and Valentine and brothers Matt, Jim and Tom. Paddy will be very sadly missed by his loving daughters Yvonne and Shereen and his son Marius, grandchildren |
The message of repentance during this season of Advent is a call to each one of us to look deeply into our lives, to renew and deepen our relationship with God.
(World Day for the Poor)
We find today an invitation from the gospel to put all our talents at the service of God and of his kingdom.
We are called to follow Jesus. We are called in a way that will prepare us for heaven and our eternal life of friendship with God.
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Battersby, Francis (Frank), Ballybeg, Cortown, Kells at Woodlands Nursing Home, Navan. Predeceased by his infant son Kenneth, his daughter Elaine, brothers Albert and William and sisters Betty and Kathleen. Frank will be sadly missed by his loving wife Cilla, daughter Suzanne, son-in-law Will, grandson Sam, brothers Joe, Vincent and Robert, |
All of us know good, holy people whose quiet lives were filled with the grace and kindness of God. We know people whose names are unremembered but who were instruments of God’s care and peace for many. Today we celebrate their memory and their heavenly reward with thanks.
There is now a live online donation facility via the Diocese of Meath website (www.dioceseofmeath.ie) which allows individuals to donate either directly to the Parish of their choice or to one of the central Diocesan funds. There are two easy ways to use the electronic ‘Donate Buttons’ on the front page of the website. The first button is
Theme: Reach Out and Spread the Joy
On this World Mission Sunday, we reach out and offer our love, our support, prayers and joy to all the Christian communities throughout the world.
