Published 9 February 2026
Sacraments in our Parish
Confirmation
Congratulations to the Candidates from our Parish Schools who have Enrolled to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
We have 110 candidates enrolled and we will be in touch soon regarding ticket allocations for the ceremony.
First Communion
Dates for Enrolment Ceremonies for children preparing for First Communion will be advised soon.
If you haven’t received an Enrolment Form for First Communion or if yours has been misplaced, please collect one from Fr. Brendan in the Sacristy after any Mass or call into our Parish Office.
As we continue our journey towards receiving the Sacraments this year, we encourage families to attend Mass each weekend and keep an eye on our Parish Newsletter for information.
This is a very exciting time for our young parishioners, their families and our Parish.
Baptism
Our next Baptism preparation meeting takes place this Tuesday, 3rd March at 7:30 pm in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre.
If you wish to request Baptism for your child, please contact our Parish Office.
please pray for all our young parishioners
Marriage
We would like to congratulate Sinead Lavelle & Neil O’Flaherty who were married in our Parish this week.
We wish them both every blessing for the future.
Supporting our Parish
Weekend of 31st January / 1st February
Total Offertory: € 857.00
Envelopes: Stamullen € 531.00 Julianstown € 443.00
If you wish to support our parish via standing order, please use the following Account details:
BIC: BOFIIE2D
IBAN: IE85BOFI90354175356829
(Please state your name in the reference)
Cheques can be made payable to Stamullen Julianstown Parish
Your continued support of our parish is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Finance Committee
At Finance Committee meeting in 2025 it was agreed that we would source Tap Machines for our Churches.
After much Investigation, we have sourced a system which we think might suit. We will trial this system for a six month period in both churches in the coming weeks.
News from our Diocese
Day for Religious in Diocese
This Sunday, 8th February, the Religious of the Diocese will gather with Bishop Tom for a Celebration of Sung Vespers at 4pm in the Cathedral. This is a way of acknowledging the contribution of Religious to our Diocese. All parishioners are welcome to attend this celebration.
Adult Retreat (18-40 years)
“Oh that today you would listen to His voice, harden not your hearts” Ps 94
An opportunity to come apart to the peace of the Abbey to renew one's relationship with the Lord and discern a sure path.
Join us for a retreat to prepare for the season of Lent in Abbey of Our Lady of Silence Roscrea from Friday, 13th to Sunday, 15th February 2026 (Friday evening – Sunday afternoon).
'I believe that nothing can happen that will outweigh the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord' Phil 3:8
Join us for Prayer, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, friendship in the faith, inspiring talks, confession or personal chat with one of the monks, lovely walks
Cost: Donation. Contact: Sr Úna on 090-6481666 or Michael on 086-2453123 or you can also contact us via email: youthretreats@gmail.com.
Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme
The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme, launched in March 2024, following the Government agreed actions arising from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes and certain related matters.
The Payment scheme provides financial payments, and health supports to eligible people who spent time in Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions in Ireland. Eligibility criteria can be found online, and applications can be made via an online portal (website below) or by post
Contact Helpline: 0- 5229922 (call to request application pack). All applications are handled with care, dignity and full confidentiality.
Other News
St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto
Jackpot €3,500 drawn on 3rd February. Numbers drawn: 4, 15, 19, 30. No Winner. Two match three winners: TST, Betty Brodigan. Next Jackpot on 10th February: €3,600.
Home Energy Upgrade Event
Meath mentors are organising a home energy upgrade event in collaboration with SEAI in Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne on Saturday, 7th March from 1-4pm.
We will have experts from One Stop Shops, BER assessors, EV Car dealership, Solar PV installers, Heat pump installers, Insulation contractors, Meath CC & Ashbourne CU. We will also have information on the latest grants announced by SEAI/Dept of Climate, Energy & Environment. Register on Eventbrite.
Mass Schedule
Saturday, 7th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Cathy Henry (First Anniversary) / Annie Benton & DFM Benton family / Annie, Dessie & Pam Kirk / Special Intention
/ George Fox
Sunday, 8th St. Patrick’s 10 am MM. Mary Hartford / Frances Ryan
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Declan Brennan / RD Adrian Ludlow
Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Seamus McAuley / Margaret Smyth (1st Anniversary)
Wednesday St. Mary’s 10 am RD. Rita Somerville
Thursday St. Patrick’s 10 am Celebrant’s Intention
Friday St. Mary’s 10 am RD. Mary Hartford
Saturday, 14th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Henry, Christina, Patrick & Oliver McKenna
Sunday, 15th St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Margaret, Bernard & Tommy Sweeney
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Dora & Rowan Collins / Geraldine Moore / Tommy McDonnell
Fidelma Flynn (1st Anniversary)