Published 27 November 2023
Bishop Deenihan convenes Diocesan Conference for Priests
Last week, priests from the 69 parishes of our Diocese assembled in Cavan to begin a process of reflection on the future of priestly ministry and pastoral life in parishes in the Diocese of Meath. During this assembly, new models of parish life, possible collaborations among parishes, the provision of sacraments, personnel and resources, faith formation and the welfare of priests were considered in the context of the mission of the Church and the desire to sustain vibrant faith communities.
The establishment and supporting of Parish Pastoral Assemblies was deemed a necessary structure in every parish. It was also agreed that there would have to be consultation and engagement with local Pastoral Assemblies before any developments occur.
While there are no simple solutions to these issues, parishes are encouraged to commend this work to their prayers as the Diocese, the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly and the various Parish Pastoral Assemblies consider the next steps in the process.
November Memorial Mass
Thanks to all who participated in our Annual Parish Memorial Mass.
Thanks to our Sacristans, Choirs, Ministers and all who helped prepare the Churches. Their support helps to make this Mass so special for all involved.
R.I.P.
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Oliver McKenna, late of Moorechurch and John Black, Keenogue whose funerals took place recently.
We ask parishioners to remember the bereaved in your prayers.
List of the Dead
You can return your List of the Dead Envelope in any of the boxes provided in both churches.
For security, please leave envelopes during Mass times only. You can also drop them into the Parish Office.
Christmas Cards
We have a selection of Christmas cards available in the Sacristies and Parish Office. Christmas Cards are €5 each. These Christmas card intentions will be offered at Christmas morning masses in our Parish.
January 2024
The Parish office will be closed to the public on Fridays beginning Friday, 5th January.
There will be no 5:45 pm Vigil Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Stamullen from January 6th.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Sunday 24th December
10 am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church
No 11:30 am Mass in St. Mary’s Church
Christmas Eve
Family Mass at 5 pm in St. Mary’s Church
Family Mass at 6:30 pm in St. Patrick’s Church
Vigil Mass of the Nativity at 8pm in St. Mary’s
Vigil Mass of the Nativity at 9:30 pm
in St. Patrick’s Church
Christmas Day
Mass of the Nativity at 10 am in St. Patrick’s
Mass of the Nativity at 11:30 am in St. Mary’s
Sacraments in our Parish
Next weekend (2nd December) children who are preparing for First Communion will Enrol at both Vigil Masses on Saturday.
Enrolment Forms collected at these Ceremonies will determine the numbers for our Ceremonies and the allocation of tickets will be decided when we know how many children have enrolled to receive the Sacrament.
Baptism
Recently we welcomed in Baptism: Roland & Rayna Fadeyi, Liam Flatleyand Jacek Pawlus.
We ask Parishioners to pray for all children and their families.
Supporting our Parish
Total Offertory: € 1210.00
November Offering: Stamullen € 325.00
Julianstown € 360.00
We are sincerely grateful for your continued support.
Contributions
If you wish to contribute to our Parish, please use the following Account details: BIC: BOFIIE2D
IBAN:IE85BOFI90354175356829
Please state your name in the reference.
Thank you for our consideration.
St. Patrick’s National School Mince Pie Morning
All invited to St. Patrick’s National School Annual Mince Pie morning/Christmas raffle which will take place in Whyte’s of Stamullen from 10 am on Friday, 8th December.
The St. Patrick’s School choir will provide entertainment for the morning.
St. Vincent DePaul Annual Collection
The Annual St. Vincent DePaul Church Gate collection will take place next weekend 2nd and 3rd December at all Masses.
All donations received will be distributed locally.
St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto
Jackpot € 1,300 drawn on 21st November. Numbers drawn: 4, 9 ,21, 30. No Winner. Three Match Three Winners: Chereen Carroll, Doirean Gibbons, George Ryan. Next week’s Jackpot: €1,400. Thanks to all our Supporters.
Mass Schedules
Saturday, 25th St. Patrick’s 5:45 pm Annual Parish Remembrance Mass
AV. Gretta Curran
AV. John Smith
AV. Peter & Annie White & DFM
St. Mary’s 7:00 pm Annual Parish Remembrance Mass
AV. Dorrie Little
Sunday, 26th St. Patrick’s 10:00 am
AV. Brefini & Esther O’Callaghan
AV. John Murphy
AV. Mary & Tommy McCourt
St. Mary’s 11:30 am
AV. Patrick O’Donnell
AV. Tom Tobin
AV. John & Marie and Miriam & Frank Woods
Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10:00 am AV. John Collier
Wednesday St. Mary’s 10:00 am AV. Celebrants Intention
Thursday St. Patrick’s 10:00 am RD. James Flynn
Friday St. Mary’s 10:00 am List of the Dead
St. Patrick’s 7:30 pm List of the Dead
Saturday, 2nd St. Patrick’s 5:45 pm
AV. Eithne McCourt
St. Mary’s 7:00 pm
AV. Ena Stanley
AV. Christy & Peggy McEnteggart
AV. Brendan &Margaret Fagan
AV. Kathleen & George Roche
AV. John & Annie Hoey and Rita Hoey
AV. John & Christina Arnold, Maura, Andy & Colette Cromwell and DFM Kavanagh Family
Sunday, 3rd St. Patrick’s 10:00 am
AV. Jimmy & Agnes Harris and Breda Harris
St. Mary’s 11:30 am
AV. Michael & Angela Hughes
AV. Tony & Ann Berrilll