Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €      905.00

Envelopes:     Stamullen €         480.00

Julianstown € 205.00

Fund Raising – Ten Week Draw

The Annual Parish Fund Raising Ten Week Draw will commence on Sunday, 28^th February.  We invite all the promoters to collect their Draw cards which will be available from Wednesday in the Parish Office or in the Sacristy next weekend.  Sincere Thanks to all our loyal promoters and to all who support this draw every year.

If you would like to be included in the ten week draw, please contact a promoter or the parish office.

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Baptism

This weekend we welcome in Baptism: Katie Kenna.  May newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend.   We ask parishioners to pray for Katie and her family.

First Friday Calls

First Friday calls will resume 2^nd February 2018.

If parishioners know of anyone who would like to be included on the list of first Friday calls, or someone in hospital who would appreciate a visit by Fr. Declan, please contact the parish office.

Pro Life

A representative from the Pro-Life organisation will speak at all masses in the parish next weekend Saturday, 20^th and Sunday, 21^st January.

D.T.I.M. (Do This in Memory)

Children preparing for First Communion in St. Patrick’s and Whitecross National Schools will attend masses in Stamullen (6pm) and Julianstown (7 pm) on Saturday, 27^th January.

Children attending schools outside the parish who are also preparing for First Communion are very welcome to attend.

We ask parishioners to pray for these children as they continue to prepare for this special occasion.

Adoration in Stamullen

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

Newsletter

Please note the Sunday Newsletter is available on the parish website every Monday morning.  Check out www.sjparish.ie.

Health and Safety

While the risk of Flu remains high we feel it is important that we are pro-active as a parish.  As a result the sign of peace will be suspended as directed from the altar.  We will review this decision in a few weeks.

St. Pauls Missals

A limited number of St. Paul’s Missals are available in the Sacristy and from the parish office.  The price for each Missal is €7 again this year.

True Light Prayer Group

The True Light Prayer group will resume meetings on Tuesday, 23^rd January 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.

Stamullen Road Club

Diary 2018:  Stamullen GP/John Reilly Memorial dates for next year will be on the weekend of the 7^th and 8^th April 2018.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 09/01/2018.  Numbers Drawn:1,9,21,23.  Weekly Winners: K. Lavell, M. McKiernan, Rose McGrath, Cepta Lindsay, Orla Baker.  Next week’s Jackpot: €5,900. Next draw: 16^th January.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. The Annual General Meeting of St. Patrick’s GAA Club takes place on Monday, 22^ndJanuary at 8pm at the GAA Complex.  All welcome to attend.
2. The Annual General Meeting of St. Patrick’s Underage Sectiontakes place on Friday, 26^th January at 7pm at the GAA Complex.  All welcome to attend.

Cúpla Focal

Irish beginners classes resuming shortly.  Join us for a cúpla focal!  We meet upstairs in Whyes pub, Stamullen. Email brianograinne@gmail.com for further information.  Tá failte roimh chách!  All are welcome. Junior Cert/Leaving Cert students are welcome as well!

Stamullen Bowls

If you would like to join us, come along to St. Patrick’s GAA Centre on Tuesday and Thursday from 8-10 pm.  New members always very welcome.  Why not come along, meet new friends, and see if Bowls is for you.  For information contact Rose on 01-8412086.

The Golden Girls

Join us for a cuppa and chat every Monday morning in the Parish Centre, Stamullen from 10 am to 1 pm.

Free IT Classes

Meath Partnership are offering Free 5 week Basic Laptop, iPhone, iPad, SmartPhone or Tablet Classes in all areas of Meath. If you would like to book a place please phone Angela on 046-9280790.

Stamullen tidy Towns

Join us and help us improve our village … we meet every Saturday at Stamullen Church at 11am.

Drogheda & North East Samaritans

Would you be interested in becoming a Samaritan Volunteer?  If so, please come along to our Information sessions to find out what is involved.  Join us on Wednesday, 24^th January at 7.30pm or Saturday, 27^th January at 11 am at No.2 Leland Place, Stockwell Street, Drogheda.  Contact 041-9843844 (10 am to 1 pm).E-Mail: droghedasams@gmail.com.

Anam Cara

Anam Cara North Dublin, an organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its next monthly Parent Evening on Wednesday 17^th January from 7.30-9 pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, Co. Dublin.   Anam Cara North offers a safe and comfortable setting where you can be yourself among people who understand. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether this was recent or not.  For more information see anamcara.ie or call our Information Line on 085-2888888.

Colaiste NaHinse Musical

Students from Colaiste na hInse will perform Billy Elliott, the Musical from Wednesday, 17^th to Saturday 20^th January at 7:30 in the School.  Tickets (€13) available at the school or on the school website.  www.colaistenahinse.ie.

Third Level Course Information Morning @ DkIT
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is holding a Full Time and Part Time Course Information morning on Saturday 20^th  January from 10am to 1pm. The information morning is an opportunity for prospective students to find out more information on courses in DkIT as well as getting help and assistance with filling in their CAO application form.  For more information please visit www.dkit.ie/opendays.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 13^th   6:00 pm Martin Byrne

Sunday, 14^th   10:00 am Ann McKenna

Nicky & Kathy Byrne

James Crawford (10 Ann)

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Saturday, 20^th      6:00 pm Tom Martin (MM)

Sunday, 21^st   10:00 am

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 13th    7:00 pm People of the Parish

Sunday, 14th      11:30 am Patricia O’Rourke

Mary Murphy

Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Friday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Saturday, 20th       7:00 pm Andy McCormack and deceased members of the McCormack

and Kennedy Families

Valerie Dunne (6 Ann)

Annie Benton and the Benton Family

Sunday, 21st   11:30 am Pat & Mary Boshell