At the Spring 2018 General Meeting, the Irish Bishops announced two upcoming weekends dedicated to the prayerful support for the protection of life from the moment of conception until natural death.

The first takes place this weekend, 10^th and 11^th March, as dioceses throughout the country will participate in the ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ initiative of Pope Francis so as to experience the Lord’s loving mercy.

The second weekend of prayer will take place across the country on 8^th April, Divine Mercy Sunday, and also on Monday 9^th April, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord.

R. I. P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Marie Moran whose funeral took place during the week.

We remember the bereaved in our prayers.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €      790.00

Weekly Envelopes:     Stamullen €         800.00

Julianstown €           200.00

St. Patrick’s Day

Annual devotions for Stamullen cemetery will be celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day, 17^th March (Patron Day). The blessing of graves and prayers for the dead will take place immediately after 10 am Mass.  This mass will be offered for all who have died in the past year and for those who are buried in Stamullen cemetery.

We welcome all family and friends of the deceased who will join parishioners for this special occasion.

St. Patrick’s Day is a special envelope offering for Stamullen Church only.  We would like to thank parishioners for their continued support, for which we are very grateful.

Fund Raising – Ten Week Draw

Congratulations to the winners of Week Five of the draw:

1^st Prize: €250, 2^nd Prize: €100, 3^rd Prize: €75 and 4^th Prize: €50.

Congratulations to Prize Winners: Noreen Murtagh, (Rita Gilligan), John & Mary Smith (A. Monaghan), Patrick Collier (Rita Gilligan), and Colm Clarkin (Pauline Clarkin).  Promoter’s Prize:  Tommy Russell.

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Baptism

This weekend we welcome in Baptism: Sophie Ryan McCann and Kyle & Macy Walsh.  May these newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend.

We ask parishioners to pray for these children and their families.

Eucharistic Ministers – Gormanston Woods

Further to discussions with management at Gormanston Woods we are preparing a roster to bring the Eucharist to patients in the Nursing Home on a monthly basis.  A number of Eucharistic Ministers have already offered to help.  We would welcome a few more volunteers which would mean that each Minister would visit once in the year.

If you would like to volunteer please contact Carol at the parish office.

Holy Week Ceremonies

Holy Thursday: We are seeking volunteers who would like to be invited to have their feet washed during Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown on Holy Thursday night. All are very welcome, young and mature.

If you would like to have you name included on the list please contact the parish office.

True Light Prayer Group

The True Light Prayer group meetings continue on Tuesdays,  from 8 – 9:30 pm in the Parish Centre, Stamullen.  Come just as you are and share in God’s word through praise and scripture.  All very welcome.

We would like to offer our condolences to the Hughes family on the death of Margaret and to the Moran family on the death of Marie. May Margaret, Marie and all our faithful departed rest in peace.

Adoration in Stamullen

If you would like to spend some time in quiet prayer with the Lord, please join us for one hour, in Julianstown from 9 am and after 10 am Mass on Wednesday and in Stamullen after 10 am Mass on Thursday.

Make a Wish Day 2018 Cake Sale

Johnny McQuillan and family are holding the Annual Wish Cake Sale in the Parish Centre, Stamullen this weekend.

The cake sale is taking place in the parish rooms before and after mass on Saturday and Sunday 11^th March.  (We will also have wristbands for sale at €2 each).

World Meeting of Families – Collection

The WMOF2018 collection will take place this weekend during masses in Stamullen and Julianstown.

Whitecross NS  Concert

Whitecross NS are presenting a School Concert in the City North Hotel, on Thursday 15^th March at 7pm.  Tickets are available at the school or on the Door, all are very welcome

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 27/02/2018. Numbers drawn: 1,11,15,25.  Weekly winners:  Tom Keegan, Suzanne Ledwith, Rose McGrath, Clare & Sebastian, Maria Nonato. Next week’s Jackpot: €6,600.

Drawn on 06/03/2018. Numbers drawn:7,11,16,19.  Weekly winners:  Anne Purfield, Rose McGrath, Betty Brodigan, Wilie Collins, M. Genockey. Next week’s Jackpot: €6,700.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Ladies Senior League takes place atGAA Grounds Stamullen on Saturday, 10^th March at 7pm.   St. Patrick’s v Ballivor.
2. Div. 1 ‘B’ League on Tuesday, 13^thMarch at 8pm in Simonstown.  Simonstown v St. Patrick’s
3. Div. 1 ‘ A’ League on Wednesday,14^th March at 8pm at the GAA Grounds Stamullen. St. Patrick’s v St. Colmcille’s.
4. Div. 4 Hurling League shall take place on Friday,16^th March at the GAA Grounds Stamullen.  St. Patrick’s v Ratoath.

The Golden Girls

Join us for a cuppa and chat every Monday morning in the Parish Centre, Stamullen from 11 am to 1 pm

Light the Fire on St. Patrick’s Day

You’re invited to a special event on the Hill of Slane to pray together for Ireland on the very spot where St. Patrick lit the Easter Fire. Event begins at 5pm on 17^th March.  Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Smith at 5:30pm followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This is an outdoor event so please dress warm. Feel free to bring a chair. For more information contact the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal on 041-9830441.

Choose Life 2018 – Newsletter

This week’s copy of Choose Life 2018 is on display on the noticeboards in both churches.  Please take time to have a look at this well written Newsletter. If you would like to have a copy of same, please contact the Parish office.

All Ireland Rally for Life

• All Ireland Rally for Lifewill take place on Saturday, 10^th March at 2pm at Parnell Square, Dublin.
• Rosary for Life and Faithwill take place on 18^th March at 2.30pm at Mass Rock in Claristown. All Welcome. Parking up laneway to field. Please bring wellies.

Irish Wheelchair Association

The Irish Wheelchair Association will be holding their church gate collection on Saturday 10^th & Sunday 11^th March 2018.  Your support would be gratefully appreciated.

Meath Partnership Free IT Classes

Free five week Basic Laptop, iPhone, iPad, SmartPhone or Tablet Classes available in all areas through Meath Partnership. If you would like to book a place please phone Angela on 046 9280790.

54 Day Rosary for Life

With the threat of Abortion fast becoming a reality for the Irish Nation we are again asking you to join with us from St. Patrick’s Day as we begin a 54 Day Rosary Novena for the Protection of Life from  Conception to Natural Death.  If you presently pray a daily Rosary, please include these 54 days with your normal intentions.  For those who wish to join us as we pray the Rosary each night at 9.30pm on the internet, you can join us at www.portlaoiseparish.ie  and click  on webcam.  However, if that particular time is not suitable, please pray your own 54 day rosaries at the times most suited to you.  The first 27 days in Petition begin on 17^th March and the second 27 days in Thanksgiving begin on 13^th April ending 9^th May 2018. We would be grateful, if it was possible for you to email, call or text us to confirm you are doing the novena.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 10th 6:00 pm Josie Dunphy (19 Ann) deceased members of
the Dunphy and Doran families. Bridget,
Kit and Paddy Collins and deceased members
of the Collins & Farrell families
Patrick (Packie) McAuley
Tom Stack (9 Ann)
Sunday, 11th 10:00 am Stephen Gamble (6 Ann)
Tom & Mavis Reilly
John Maguire
Tuesday 10:00 am Marcella Owens and deceased members
of the Owens family
Thursday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions
Saturday, 17th 10:00 am Feast of St. Patrick
Cemetery devotions will take place after Mass
6:00 pm Richard, Kathleen & Peggy Rooney
Sunday, 18th 10:00 am Gabriel Howard (MM)
Thomas (Tom) & Elizabeth (Lil) Collins
Philomena Whearity (12 Ann) and deceased
members of the Whearity family

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 10th 7:00 pm Margaret & Peter McEntee
Sunday, 11th 11:30 am People of the Parish
Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions
Friday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions
Saturday, 17th 11:30 am Feast of St. Patrick
7:00 pm
Sunday, 18th 11:30 am Seamus Kennedy (MM) and Jude Kennedy
Michael McCormack