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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12th February 2023


RIP

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Michael (Mick) White whose funeral took place in the Parish this week.  We ask parishioners to remember the bereaved in your prayers.

 

Supporting our Parish

Total Offertory:                              € 960.00

Candlemas Envelopes: Stamullen    € 640.00

Julianstown  € 325.00

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 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.

 

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.

 

All donations are eligible under the Revenue CHY charity tax back scheme, so could we request that you include your name and address and a contact phone number or e-mail address and the number from your box of envelopes, if you have one.  Thank you.

 

Parish Pastoral Assembly

Our Parish Pastoral Assembly met this week.

 

Members of the Assembly will be introduced at a Commissioning ceremony at Masses in Stamullen and Julianstown on Sunday, 12th March.

 

At that time parishioners will be offered a Questionnaire which we would ask you to complete.  This Questionnaire will enable our new Pastoral Assembly members to carry out their role in navigating our Parish forward.

 

We ask you to remember the members of our Parish Assembly and Finance Committees and all who are actively involved in our parish liturgies, in your prayers.

 

 

Sacramental Preparations in our Parish

Confirmation Candidates from our Parish Schools are invited to attend a Sacrament of Reconciliation in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown on Thursday, 23rd 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.

 

St. Mary’s Church Windows

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

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

 

Work has already begun replacing the Windows.

There are still windows and time to sponsor a metre, multiple metres, or donate any amount towards the cost.

All donations, whether big or small, will be gratefully accepted.

 

The windows replacement will cost €19,000 which works out at approximately €520 per metre.

If you wish to contribute to this Project, 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 €1,500 drawn on 31st January.  Numbers drawn:  14, 19, 21, 27. No Winner.  No Match Three Draw Winner. Next week’s Jackpot: € 1,600.

 

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, 21st 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!

 

Feel Good Project

The Feel Good Project are offering free Pilates classes on Thursdays 16th & 23rd February from 7:30–8:30 pm in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre.  All welcome.

Group Music Therapy with accredited Music Therapist on 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th March in the Stamullen Parish Hall from 7pm- 8pm. Limited to 8 participants only! Must be accompanied by carer/parents for all sessions. Booking is essential. Email duleekdft@gmail.com to book.

 

Saturday, 11th      

 St. Patrick’s   5:45 pm      

AV.     Seamus McAuley

Margaret, Bernard & Tommy Sweeney

St. Mary’s

7:00 pm       AV.     Maureen Murray

George Fox

 

 Sunday, 12th           

St. Patrick’s  

10:00 am     AV      People of the Parish

 St. Mary’s

7:00 pm      AV.     Seamus Kennedy

Agnes & Willie Russell

11:30 am

Tommy McDonnell

 

 Tuesday                 St. Patrick’s    10:00 am     AV.     Fitzharris Family

Wednesday            St. Mary’s         10:00 am    AV.     Paul Cooney

Mary McGrane

Thursday               St. Patrick’s    10:00 am     SI.

Maura Purfield

Friday                    St. Mary’s         10:00 am    AV.     Ita Hoey

                                                                               S.I.      Special Intention

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