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Stamullen & Julianstown Parish · Co. Meath
Parish Newsletter

Second Sunday in Lent 1st March 2026

Sunday 1 March 2026

Published 3 March 2026

R. I. P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Margaret Whyte, Hilda McDonnell, Seán Crosson and Diarmuid Marsh (brother of Miriam Murphy) whose Funerals took place during the week.

Please remember all bereaved families in your prayers.

Gracious God,

We thank you for journeying with us

and for all that has been shared. Help us to remember that we are all Baptised and Sent

and give us the courage and energy to make a difference in our world.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

First Friday

Next Friday, 3rd March, Mass will take place at 10 am in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown and at 7:30 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen. All on our Parish List of the Dead will be remembered at both Masses.

First Friday Calls

Fr. Brendan hopes to visit homes during the week.

If you or a family member would like Fr. Brendan to call, or if you know someone who would appreciate a call, please contact our Parish Office.

St. Patrick’s Day – Tuesday, 17th March

Please note Mass times for St. Patricks’ Day

  • 10 am Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown.
  • 11:30 am Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen.

Devotions in Stamullen Cemetery will take place at 12.30 pm.

Please advise families and friends

from outside our parish.

Moorechurch Cemetery Devotions

Mass and blessing of graves in Moorechurch Cemetery will take place on Sunday, 5th July at 11:30 am.

Cemetery Devotions in Parishes in our area

Clonalvy – Sunday, 28th June

Piercetown – Saturday, 27th June

Ardcath – Sunday, 13th September

Supporting our Parish

Weekend of 21st / 22nd February

Total Offertory: € 691.00

Envelopes: Stamullen € 189.00

Julianstown € 289.00

  • 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 t0 Stamullen Julianstown Parish

your continued support of our parish is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Sacraments in our Parish

First Communion

First Confession for children from our Parish Schools will take place during the week.

Confessions will take place in School or after morning Mass in the Church, weather permitting.

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

The Good News - Lenten Bulletin for Children

We have a special Bulletin for Children which is availalbe to pick up beside the Newsletters.

Children are invited to bring these Good News sheets home and bring them back next Sunday to place in front of the Altar.

News from our Diocese

Vocations

Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood will take place in St Colmcille's Church, Kells Co Meath, on Friday 6th March from 7-8pm.

If you feel called to be a Priest of Jesus Christ, please come along to this special event. We will reflect on Christ as Son, Servant and Priest. Contact: Fr Tony Gonoude on 044-937-3923; e-mail vocations@dioceseofmeath.ie. Check www.meathvocations.com/

Choral Workshop

Kingscourt Parish Pastoral Council is hosting a Choral Workshop for all choir members, musicians, singers and anyone interested in church music on Thursday, 12th March at 7 pm in Kingscourt Parish Centre. Conducted by Ciaran Coll of The Irish Church Music Association and our own parish organist Derek Eakins.

All are welcome and there is no cost for participants.

Young Adults Retreat

Join us from 20th to 22nd March in Dalgan Park, Navan (Fri eve to Sun. afternoon) for a weekend of Prayer, inspiring talks, friendship in the faith, Holy Mass, opportunity for personal guidance, confession, magnificent walks in beautiful grounds

A great opportunity to discern one’s path in life!

Cost: Donation (Full board, own room). Contact: Sr Úna on 090 6481666 or Michael 086 2453123. You can also contact us via email: youthretreats@gmail.com

Jesus said ‘Peace I leave you, my own peace I give you’ Jn14:27

Other News

East Meath Hospice Association (EMHA)

Thanks to all who joined us at our Pancake Morning recently.

A total of €8,000 was raised on the day for which we are extremely grateful. Thank you sincerely to all. Funds will be used locally.

St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto

Jackpot €3,800 drawn on 24th February. Numbers drawn: 7, 8, 24, 26. No Winner. One match three winner: Jennifer Ryan. Next Jackpot: €3,800

Mass Schedule

Saturday, 28th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Maureen Andrews (First Anniversary) AV. Joseph & Winnie Sullivan and Joe, Johnny & Maureen Sullivan / Oliver Smyth

/ Patricia Ryan and DFM Ryan & McLoughlin Families / Kathleen Eagers

Sunday, 1st St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Josephine Nugent (First Anniversary) / SI. / Patsy Mahon and his parents

St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. John Enright / Pauline Fox and DFM Fox & Moore families / Marie Moran

Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Mary McGuinness / Mary Reid / SI

Wednesday St. Mary’s 10 am Celebrant’s Intention

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

Thursday St. Patrick’s 10 am SI.

Friday St. Mary’s 10 am All on our Parish List of the Dead

St. Patrick’s 7:30 pm All on our Parish List of the Dead

Saturday, 7th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Eileen Butler (nee Rooney) (First Anniversary) and Richard, Kathleen & Peggy Rooney

Pat Jones and Pat & Ann Long / Ellie, Anthony & Philomena Haran / Freda Delany / Imelda Mooney and DFM Mooney Family

Sunday, 8th St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. James (Patsy) Boylan and Kathleen & Donal Henry / John & Bridí Maguire, Noeleen Dennehy and baby Noah

/ Kenneth McGowan

St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Annette Leonard and her parents Jack & Laura Leonard / Thomas Patten / Martin, Rose & Seamus Rowley