Published 18 February 2026
Your Lenten Journey
Have you decided what you will do for Lent this year? Again this year we will have a limited number of “Walk with Me” booklets available in our Churches / Sacristies.
These popular little booklets are a lovely companion as we pilgrimage together, nourished by prayer, strengthened by Scripture and sustained by the Eucharist, towards our goal, of the great feast of Easter Sunday. Cost: €2.
Lent 2026
Thank you to all who offered suggestions for additions to our weekly schedule during Lent.
As a result of suggestions, an extra Mass will be offered at 7:30pm each Wednesday during Lent in St. Patrick’s Church, commencing this Wednesday with Mass and distribution of Ashes.
A Prayer as we begin our Lenten Journey
(Ash Wednesday)
Loving Jesus,
as I place on my forehead
the sign of your loving cross.
You say to me, repent and believe in the Gospel.
Walking into Lent my heart is set on you.
May my fasting fill me with hunger for you,
may my prayer draw me deeper into your presence,
may my acts of charity bring your love
to my home and community.
Lord of Life,
grant that by turning back to you in these forty days
I will reawaken the joy of my Easter faith;
for you raise me up from fear and despair
and call me to hope and trust in God
who is with me always.
With you, I will rise again.
Amen
Fasting this Lent
Fast from hurting words and say kind words
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope
Fast from worries and trust in God
Fast from pressure and be prayerful
Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy
Fast from selfishness and be
compassionate to others
Fast from grudges and be reconciled
Fast from words, be silent, so you can listen
Pope Francis
Trócaire Boxes
If you wish to donate to Trócaire this year, envelopes are available beside the Newsletters in both churches. (You can return these envelopes during or at the end of Lent).
We have requested Boxes, but they haven’t arrived yet. We are hoping to have them during the week.
Tap Machines
Further to our note regarding Tap Machines. When the machines are available they will be located at the entrance to both Churches. We will trial them for a six month period.
These Tap machines will facilitate parishioners who do not have cash with them to tap on their way into or after Mass for the Offertory Collection.
Sacraments in our Parish
First Communion
As we begin our preparations for First Confession, and with the season of Lent commencing next Wednesday - a time when we prepare our hearts for the Resurrection of the Lord and following conversations with our teachers, we can advise First Confession will take place in the first week of March.
Confessions will take place in School or after morning Mass in the Church, weather permitting.
Supporting our Parish
Weekend of 7th / 8th February
Total Offertory: € 1145.00
Envelopes: Stamullen € 385.00 Julianstown € 337.00
- There are a small number of boxes of Envelopes awaiting collection in the Sacristies.
If you haven’t received your box of envelopes, or if you would like to receive one, please contact Carol in our Parish Office.
- 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 to Stamullen Julianstown Parish
Standing Orders
We have noticed a number of new payments via standing order were received during 2025. We are very grateful to all who are contributing to our parish through this facility. Thank you.
If you have set up a new standing order during the year, please contact Carol in our Parish Office to advise your name and address for our Parish records.
We are required to record all payments and receipts, and this information will also assist with our Revenue Charity claim.
your continued support of our parish is very much appreciated. Thank you.
First Friday Calls
Fr. Brendan will visit homes during the week, weather permitting.
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.
If you have a family member, or know someone in hospital who would appreciate a visit from a Priest, it is very important that you contact our Parish Office and advise Hospital, Ward etc.
Other News
East Meath Hospice Association (EMHA)
The EMHA Annual Pancake Morning will take place this Tuesday, 17th February from 10 am to 12:30 pm in City North Hotel, Gormanston.
On the morning, we will also have a sale of nearly new designer clothes and accessories, plants, bric-a-brack and Arts and Crafts.
Our Pancake Morning is always great fun and a great way to get together with friends. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Mass Schedule
Saturday, 14th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Henry, Christina, Patrick & Oliver McKenna
Sunday, 15th St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Margaret, Bernard & Tommy Sweeney / Tony Tallon
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Fidelma Flynn (First Anniversary) / Dora & Rowan Collins / Geraldine Moore / Tommy McDonnell
Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10 am SI.
Ash Wednesday St. Mary’s 10 am Blessed Ashes will be distributed after Mass
St. Patrick’s 7:30 pm Blessed Ashes will be distributed after Mass
Thursday St. Patrick’s 10 am RD. Adrian Ludlow
Friday St. Mary’s 10 am AV. Kathleen O’Donnell
Saturday, 21st St. Mary’s 7 pm
Sunday, 22nd St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Thomas (Tosh) & Lil Murphy / Gaybo Howard
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Philip Cooney (First Anniversary) / Margaret Smyth (First Anniversary) SI.