Confirmation Ceremonies

On Monday, 27^th February we will welcome Bishop Tom who will Confirm 140 children who have registered and prepared for the Sacrament.

Please remember Bishop Tom and these children in your prayers.

Confirmation Candidates from our Parish Schools are invited to attend a Sacrament of Reconciliation in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown this Thursday, 23^rd February at 8pm.  Parents and Sponsors are also encouraged to avail of the opportunity to receive the Love of God in the Sacrament of Confession.

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Baptism

Recently, we welcomed Shay Carey Thornton, Marnie Collins and Liam O’Donovan in Baptism.  We ask Parishioners to pray for all children and their families.

Supporting our Parish

Total Offertory:                           €  905.00

Envelopes:              Stamullen      €  760.00

Julianstown    € 1,040.00

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.

Your Lenten Journey

Have you decided what you will do for Lent this year?

We have “Walk with Me” booklets available in our Churche/Sacristies.  These little booklets and are a lovely companion as we pilgrimage together, nourished by prayer, strengthened by Scripture and sustained by the Eucharist, towards our goal, the great feast of Easter Sunday. Cost:  €1.

CHY3 & 4 – Charity Tax Relief

You might be aware of the Revenue (CHY) Charity Tax Back Scheme.  The collective donations of an individual of over €250 are eligible for this scheme and the Parish can claim 20% of the donation back through this scheme.

If you donate to the parish, and for those who use the Weekly envelopes, where the total is over €250, we will send a Claim form which we would be grateful if you could sign and return.

These forms will be printed off and sent in the coming weeks.

With this in mind, if you are making a donation towards the Refurbishment works being undertaken in the parish, we would be very grateful if you could include your Name and Address with your donation.  This will enable us to send the relevant claim form to you.  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 ask for your name and address for the Charitable Tax relief scheme, explained above.

St. Mary’s Church

Due to increased anti-social behaviour in our Car Park and damage to our Church building, a new C.C.T.V. system has been installed in St. Mary’s Church.  We have also upgraded the lighting in the Car Park and installed bollards at each entrance to prevent drivers driving on the grass so as to avoid more maintenance.

We ask parishioners, if you notice any anti-social behaviour, please alert the Gardai.

Windows

A very sincere thank you to all who have already donated towards this project.    

Your support is very much appreciated and there are still windows available to be sponsored.

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!

St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto

Jackpot €1,600 drawn on 14^th February.  Numbers drawn: 6,12,18,19. No Winner.  Two Match Three Winners: Michael McQuillan & Jumping Joans. Next week’s Jackpot: € 1,700.

EMHA Pancake Morning

We are delighted to announce the return of the East Meath Hospice Association Pancake Morning.  All welcome to join us on Tuesday, 21^st February from 10 am to 12.30 pm in the City North Hotel.  We will also host a Raffle, sale of produce and the very popular sale of pre-loved designer clothing.  Looking forward to seeing you all again!

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, 28^th 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.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, 18^th          St. Patrick’s

5:45 pm     AV.     Imelda Mooney & DFM Mooney family

Patsy (25^th Ann) Mahon and his parents

St. Mary’s          7:00 pm     AV.     Henry, Christina & Patrick McKenna

Sunday, 19^th         

St. Patrick’s      10:00 am    AV.     People of the Parish

St. Mary’s           11:30 am  AV.     The People of Turkey & Syria

Tuesday                

St. Patrick’s    10:00 am

RD.     Paul Howard

RD. Oliver Walsh

Ash Wednesday

St. Mary’s         10:00 am               Mass, Blessing and distribution of Ashes

St. Patrick’s    7:30 pm                  Mass, Blessing and distribution of Ashes

Thursday               St. Patrick’s    10:00 am

RD.     Margaret McLoone

RD       Philomena Walls

Friday                    St. Mary’s

10:00 am    RD.     Joseph Glynn