Published 12 May 2025
Sacraments in our Parish
First Communion
Congratulations to the children from the parish in St. Patrick’s School who made their First Communion in our Parish this weekend.
Thank you to all who helped to make this a wonderful Ceremony: Our Principal Ms. Doherty (and Ms. Slacke) and all the staff from St. Patrick’s School.
Thanks also to all who helped prepare the Church and to those who participated at the ceremony.
A special word of thanks to the school choir and their teachers for their wonderful singing and music which adds an extra special dimension to the Ceremony.
Thank you to the parents, families and teachers for their joy in helping to pass on the love of God to our young parishioners.
We look forward to continuing our faith journey together with these children and wish them and their families every blessing.
- Our Parish Ceremony for children from Whitecross School will take place in St. Mary’s Church next Saturday, 17th May at 10 am.
Please pray for all our young parishioners and their families
Baptism
Baptism Preparation
Our next preparation meeting takes place on Tuesday, 3rd June.
Please note this is the last meeting before the Summer holidays. If you wish to register your child for Baptism during the Summer, please contact our parish office.
Prayer for our new Pope Leo
Lord, source of eternal life and truth,
give to your shepherd a spirit
of courage and right judgment, a spirit
of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity
those entrusted to his care,
may he, as successor to the Apostle
Peter and vicar of Christ, build your
Church into a sacrament of unity, love,
and peace for all the world.
Amen.
Vocations Sunday
If you feel called to be a priest, open your heart to Jesus, follow the Lord and do not be afraid. If you would like to speak to someone, please call our Diocesan Vocations Director Fr Tony Gonoude on 044-9373923, Email: vocations@dioceseofmeath.ie.Website: www.meathvocations.com.
Trócaire Boxes
This is the last week to collect Trócaire boxes.
Please return your box/envelope to the Parish Office, during office hours, or to the church at Mass times only. Please do not leave boxes outside of Mass times. Thank you!
Parish Projects 2025
St. Mary’s Church
Repairs to the Roof and Gutters will commence this Monday, 12th May.
It is expected it will take three to four weeks, and the total cost is estimated at €45,000.
This is the final big job on this church and thank God, leaks and water gathering inside on the floor will be eliminated once and for all.
- During this work all week-day Masses and Exposition will take place in St. Patrick’s Church.
- Weekend Masses and Funerals will take place in St. Mary’s Church as normal.
All this work is made possible through your generous donations and support. Thank you and God bless you.
CHY (Charity tax back scheme)
We are currently preparing CHY Certificates for posting.
Our Parish is eligible for the Government Charity ‘Tax Refund’ (CHY) Scheme.
This Scheme is available to Charities who wish to claim back the tax on donations of any individual who donates €250 or over to a Charity.
Donations from our Parishioners are eligible for this scheme, and it means the Parish can claim at least 20% of the original donation total back.
Parishioners who contribute by weekly envelope or Standing Order, where the total annual contribution is over €250, will shortly receive a Claim Form. We would be grateful if you could date and sign same, include your PPS number and return to our Parish Office. We will then be able to apply for this tax refund.
When you receive your Certificates, we will include a CHY3 (Enduring Certificate) which covers application for refund of tax for five years and a CHY4 (Annual Certificate). You can chose whichever certificate you are happy to complete and return to our Parish Office or drop it into our Sacristies.
Whichever Certificate you chose to return is entirely personal (you can choose CHY3 or CHY4).
When you receive your Certificate, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Parish Office.
Thank you again for your support which is very much appreciated.
Supporting our Parish
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
Thank you to all who contribute to our Parish.
Your support is very much appreciated.
Moorechurch Cemetery
Mass and Blessing of Graves in Moorechurch Cemetery will take place on Sunday, 6th July at 11:30 am.
St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto
Jackpot € 8,500 drawn on 6th May. Numbers drawn: 5, 13, 15, 16. No Winner. One match three winner: Jean Dewey. Next week’s Jackpot: €8,600.
Mass Schedule
Saturday, 10th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Nicky Black
Sunday, 11th St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Patricia Woods & Paul Madigan / Joey & Marie Whyte / William, Annie, Joseph & Esther Meighan
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Margo Ō Míocháin
Tuesday St. Patrick’s SI.
Wednesday St. Mary’s RD. Brian Joyce
Thursday St. Patrick’s 10 am RD. Julia Halligan / (Get Well)
Friday St. Mary’s 10 am Celebrants’ Intention
Saturday, 17th St. Mary’s 10 am Parish First Communion Ceremony with children from Whitecross School
7 pm AV. Peter Russell and his parents Jane & Tommy / Una (10av) & Tony Rooney
Sunday, 18th St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Eileen McCabe / Mary (Chris) Mulholland
St. Mary’s 11:30 am