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Second Sunday of Easter 24th April 2022


Parish Office

The Parish Office will be open every day from from 10 am to 12pm.

 

First Holy Communion Ceremonies

The boys and girls from the parish who attend Whitecross School will make their First Holy Communion in St. Mary’s Church next Saturday, 30th at 11 am.

 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents, and the teachers in our parish schools for their work in helping to pass on the faith to these children.

Please continue to keep these children and their families in your prayers.

 

Trócaire

Let us put into practice our call to do good to all and take time to love the poor and the needy, those abandoned and rejected, those discriminated against and marginalised” Pope Francis.

Please, return your Trócaire box on/after as soon as possible (for security, please bring boxes during mass times only) and let your love be a lifeline.  You can also donate on www.trocaire.org or by calling 1800408408.  Thank you for the light you bring.

 

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:                            €   1370.00

Envelopes:      Stamullen               €   1145.00

Julianstown            €   1025.00

Thank you for your continued support which is very much appreciated.

 

Contributions

If you wish to contribute to the upkeep of our parish by bank transfer, our account details are:    IBAN:  IE85 BOFI 9035 4175 3568 29

BIC:    BOFIIE2D

Please state your name in the Reference for the Transfer.

Cheques:  For accurate lodgement purposes, as per bank instructions, please ensure cheques are made payable to Stamullen Julianstown Parish.

 

Eucharistic Adoration

  • All welcome to pray for one hour in St. Patrick’s Church on Thursdays after Mass.
  • Adoration continues before Mass on Wednesday mornings in St. Mary’s Church.

 

Moorechurch Blessing of Graves

Blessing of Graves in Moorechurch Cemetery will take place at 11:30 am on Sunday 3rd July.  Please alert others outside the parish.

 

Blessing of Graves in Stamullen Cemetery

Following on from the consultation, it has been agreed that next year’s devotions will start with Mass at 11:30 am.  Please let others outside the parish know.

Ukraine Donations

We are delighted to let you know that a Ukranian group, who arrived in our country this week and are staying in the local hotel in the parish, have received care packages from your generous donations.  This will continue as long as it is needed.

It is great to be able to support these people and it is as a result of your generosity, the people of the parish.  May God bless you!

St. Patricks GFHC Lotto

Jackpot: €2,500. Drawn: 19th April.  Numbers Drawn:9, 15, 18, 19.  No Jackpot Winner. No Match 3 winner:  Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,600.

 

Annual May Day Procession

The Annual May Day Procession in honour of Our Lady and St. Joseph The Worker will take place on Sunday, 1st May 2022.

We will assemble at the Lourdes Church, Drogheda at 6:45 pm processing via Bohar Brugha, Georges Street, West Street, to arrive at St. Peter’s Church, West Street for Mass at 7:30 pm.  All welcome.

 

Young Adult Catholic Conference

A Legion of Mary Project.  Theme:  Do whatever He tells you – trusting God with Mary.  Join us on Saturday, 30th April from 10 am to 5 pm in St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Ticket €25, to include Lunch, available on Eventbrite.  E-mail deusetpatria@gmail.com.

 

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 12th to 17th September 2022 led by Bishop Deenihan.

Booking forms available from Joe Walsh Tours, 69, O’Connell St, Dublin 1.  Tel: 01-2410800.

The pilgrimage this year will be for Hotel Pilgrims only.

 

Lough Derg Retreats 2022

Lough Derg Pilgrimage season re-opens on Sunday, 1st May.

One day Retreats available in May, August and September.  Three-day Retreats available in June, July and August.

Further information: www.loughderg.org. Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Ph:071-9861518, e-mail info@loughderg.org.

 

ACCORD

Accord is recruiting interested people to assist in the provision of Marriage Preparation Programmes.

Application forms are available by contacting marriagepreparation@accord.ie.  Selections will take place in June of this year with training commencing in September.
This year Accord is celebrating 60 years supporting couples and families.  www.accord.ie

 

Mass Schedules

 

 

 

Saturday, 23rd         St. Patrick’s     6:00 pm         AV.     Nicky McAuley

 

St. Mary’s        7:00 pm                      People of the Parish

 

Sunday, 24th            St. Patrick’s     10:00 am       RD.     Trish Mooney

St. Mary’s        11:30 am       AV.     Sean & Margaret Lynch, Bernadette & Eugene

Doyle, Sheila Noone, Joe Downey

& Sean O’Connor

  1.                  Myra Gaynor & Anthony Jackson

 

    

   Tuesday                  St. Patrick’s    10:00 am        RD.     Eamonn Reilly

Celebrant’s Intention

  Wednesday            St. Mary’s        10:00 am        RD.     Anne Ward

  Thursday               St. Patrick’s    10:00 am        RD.     Kevin White

  1. RD. Jimmy Keogh

  Friday                    St. Mary’s         10:00 am                   Children preparing for First Holy Communion

 

 

 Saturday, 30th        St. Patrick’s    6:00 pm          AV.     Alfie Cooney

 

                                  St. Mary’s       11:00 am                     First Holy Communion Ceremony

7:00 pm           MM.   Marie Mackin and Gerard Mackin (AV)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Sunday, 31st          St. Patrick’s     10:00 am       MM    P. J. McDonnell

  1. AV. Vincent & Jenna Matthews

and Vincent Matthews Jnr.

  1. Eddie O’Kelly
  2. Baby Rory Ryan

St. Mary’s        11:30 am

 

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