Lord, Jesus, each Springtime you bless us with the Season of Lent,

to bring new life to our hearts and souls and minds.

You call us to open our hands generously to help others, to open our minds to the goodness of others.

To open our hearts to the needs of others and to open our souls in prayer to you.

During this Lent, help us Lord Jesus to answer your call and to become more and more like you.  Amen

Lord, may my Lenten sacrifice remind me that I depend on you for all the blessings I enjoy.  Amen

Confirmation Ceremonies

We are delighted to welcome Bishop Tom who will Confirm 140 children from in our parish on Monday.

Please remember Bishop Tom and these children and their families in your prayers.

Lent

Traditionally, we give up something for Lent, sweets, alcohol, cigarettes, bad language! to name a few…

How about this year, taking on ONE thing?

Mass every Wednesday, at 7:30 pm in St. Patrick’s Church.

St. Patrick’s Day Mass times

It is proposed to have 10 am Mass in St. Marys Church and 11:30 am in St. Patricks Church, followed directly by the Blessing of Graves in Stamullen Cemetery.

Supporting our Parish

Total Offertory:                           €  765.00

Envelopes:              Stamullen      €  770.00

Julianstown    €   300.00

We are very grateful for your continued support.

If you wish to contribute to our Parish, please use the following Account details:

IBAN IE85BOFI9035417535682  BIC: BOFIIE2D

Please state your name in the reference.  Thank you for our consideration.

St. Mary’s Church

Windows

Thank you, once again, to all who have donated towards this project.  Each week more people donate towards the replacement of the Windows.

Your support is very much appreciated.

If you wish to contribute, please use the following Account details: IBAN IE85BOFI90354175356829 and BIC: BOFIIE2D.  Please state your name and mention Windows Project in the reference.

If you wish to contribute by cheque, please make the cheque payable to Stamullen Julianstown Parish and write Windows Project on the reverse.  Thank You!

Envelopes for Donations

Envelopes are available beside the Newsletters for parishioners who wish to donate to the Renovation projects which are being undertaken in our Parish.

If you wish, you can place your Donation in these envelopes and place them in the basket at the Offertory, give them to Fr. Brendan or to Carol in the Parish Office.  On the envelope, we would be grateful if you could provide your name and address for the Charitable Tax relief scheme.

World Youth Day 2023 (1^st-6^th August)

Very limited places available.  Anyone interested participating in this world event is encouraged to book now. Cost €650 approx. All expenses included. To find out more please check out www.dioceseofmeath.ie or email: meathyouth@gamil.com.

Special Collection

Next weekend 4^th/5^th March Bishops have dedicated to a collection for those affected by earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

This special collection will take place in all Dioceses in response to the devasting earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

St Loman’s Hospital Cemetery

Annual Mass of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, 28^th February at 3pm in St. Paul’s Church, Delvin Road, Mullingar, in memory of people buried in St. Loman’s Hospital Cemetery from 1907 to 1970 and to remember deceased patients and staff.   (Livestream on www.mullingarparish.ie)

St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto

Jackpot €1,700 drawn on 21^st February.  Numbers drawn:5, 12, 18, 20. No Winner.  No Match Three Winners. Next week’s Jackpot: € 1,800.

Whitecross National School, Julianstown 

We are currently recruiting an After School Club facilitator.   The After School Club runs Monday to Friday 1.25 pm to 2.25 pm, on school days only.  To apply or for further inquiries, please email whitecrossns@gmail.com.

IBTS (Irish Blood Transfusion Service)

There is an opportunity to give blood on Tuesday, 28th February in St. Patrick’s GFC from 4pm – 8pm.  Pls call 1800-222-111 from 9am-5pm to make an appointment.  Quote your Donor ID.

Feel Good Project

Group Music Therapy with accredited Music Therapist on 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th March in the Stamullen Parish Hall from 7pm- 8pm. Limited to eight participants only! Must be accompanied by carer/parents for all sessions. Booking is essential. Email duleekdft@gmail.com to book.

Saturday, 25^th      

St. Patrick’s   5:45 pm                   People of the Parish

St. Mary’s        7:00 pm       AV.     Brigid & William Shaw

 Sunday, 26^th          

St. Patrick’s  10:00 am                  Children for Confirmation tomorrow

 St. Mary’s        7:00 pm     

AV.     Margaret Hughes

AV.  Patrick & Josephine Hughes, Smithstown

Monday, 27^th   St. Mary’s Church           10 am & 12 pm  Confirmation Ceremonies

 Tuesday                 St. Patrick’s    10:00 am     RD.     Annette Curtis

Wednesday            St. Mary’s         10:00 am    RD.     Kathleen Mannion

                               St. Patrick’s       7:30 pm                    Celebrant’s Intention

Thursday               St. Patrick’s    10:00 am     AV.     Mary McGuinness

Philomena Walls

Friday                    St. Mary’s         10:00 am                List of the Dead