R. I. P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Anne McConville whose funeral will take place at 11 am in Stamullen on Monday and Frank Brennan, father of Regina Matthews, Silverstream Close, whose funeral took place in Drogheda last week.

We remember the bereaved in our prayers.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €      800.00

Envelopes:     Stamullen €         370.00

Julianstown € 330.00

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Baptism

Last weekend we welcomed in Baptism: Leon Knapik, Ruairí McMeel, Mary & Daniell Olajita, and Sophia O’Neill.  May these newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend.

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

Adoration

Adoration takes place in Stamullen every Thursday following 10am Mass until 5pm. Everyone very welcome to call into Day Chapel during these times.

Adoration continues in Julianstown from 9 am and after 10 am Mass every Wednesday.

Stamullen Choir

Do you like to sing?  Stamullen Choir welcome new members, adults and teenagers.  We sing at 10 am Mass on Sundays and rehearse on Monday nights from 8-9 pm.

Come along to the Church from 8-9 pm on Monday for practice.

True Light Prayer Group

The True Light Prayer Group meet every Tuesday in the Parish Centre, Stamullen from 8 to 9:30 pm.

If you have a desire to know God in a real and personal way, why not come along.

Diocesan News: Adoration

The Meath Diocesan Adoration Committee invites all weekly Adorers to a Eucharistic Assembly in the Newgrange Hotel Navan on Saturday, October 7^th from 9.15am to 4.30 pm (including Mass) to hear amazing talks and testimonies, to be inspired, affirmed, and nourished spiritually and to hear how to address adoration concerns, needs and growth. You will also get the details of Pope Francis visit to Ireland for the Year of the Family. Donation during the Assembly, will cover cost including light lunch. Please book in  as there are only limited spaces available. Please contact: Josephine on 0868148722 or Teresa.

Human Life (International) Ireland

Two pro-life world renowned experts, Dr. Angela Lanfranchi and Professor Priscilla Coleman, from the USA, will speak on the link between abortion and breast cancer and abortion’s harmful effects on women’s mental health on Saturday 30^th September in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8 (near Heuston Station)  9.30am to 4pm. Entry €20. Hosted by ‘Ask Majella’ Pregnancy Counselling, a project of Human Life International. For more info Tel. 094-9375993.

St Mary’s Parish Drogheda – St Padre Pio Triduum.

St. Mary’s hose a St. Padre Pi Triduum on Thursday 21^st and Friday 22^nd September at 7.30pm and Saturday 23^rd September at 10am. Homilist: Fr Bryan Shortall, OFM.

Stamullen tidy Towns

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

Stamullen Road Club

Check out future newsletters for news…..

The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls have resumed meeting in the Parish Centre, Stamullen on Mondays at 11 am.

There will be no Golden Girls meeting this Monday as a mark of respect to our member and friend, Anne McConville, whose funeral takes place at 11 am.  May she rest in peace.

East Meath Active Retirement

East Meath Active Retirement have resumed weekly meetings in the Meeting Rooms St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Julianstown at 2.30 pm. New Members welcome.

Cúpla Focal

Irish beginners classes resuming shortly,  Join us for a cúpla focal!  Venue: Upstairs in Whyes pub, Stamullen.  Email brianograinne@gmail.com for further information.  Tá faile roimh chách! (All are welcome).  Junior Cert/Leaving Cert students are welcome as well!

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 12/09/2017. Numbers Drawn:3,12,22,29.  No Winner. Weekly Winners:Paul McGuinness, Pascal Folan, Eamon Murphy, Dinah Black, Mary Nally  Next week’s Jackpot:  €4,400.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Under 15 Girls League on Sunday, 17^thSeptember at 11.30am at GAA Grounds Stamullen.  St. Patrick’s v St. Ultan’s
2. Under 13 Boys League on Monday, 18^thSeptember at 6.30pm at GAA Grounds, Stamullen. St. Patrick’s v Ratoath.
3. Social Dancing returns to St. Patrick’s GAA Centre on Friday, 29^thSeptember at9pm.  Music by The Moynihan Brothers.  Adm €10 including light refreshments.
4. Under 15 Boys League on Sunday, 17^thSeptember in Seneschalstown at11.00am. Seneschalstown v  St. Patrick’s.
5. Under 14 Boys Cup Semi Final on Wednesday,20^th September in the GAA Grounds Stamullen at 7.30pm. St. Patrick’s v Round Towers.

Stamullen Bowls

Bowls has returned after the summer break in St. Patrick’s GAA Centre and will continue every 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.  We are a very successful team.  For information contact Rose on 01-8412086.

Anam Cara

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday 20^th September at 7:30pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, Co. Dublin. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas/coffees, etc, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Tuesday 19^th September or call the Information Line on 085-2888 888.

Do you want to Learn to Jive?

Jiving Lessons starting this Monday, 18^th September, in Our Lady’s Greenhills Sports Complex, Drogheda.  Beginners: 8 to 9:15 pm, Improvers: 9:15 to 10:30 pm. Great exercise and no partner required. For more details, contact Declan on 087-7557163.

Autumn Day in Dalgan

Join Dr John Feehan on Saturday 30^th September from 9.30 am to 4pm in The Columban Ecological Institute, St Columbans’, Dalgan, Navan  ‘Where have all the flowers gone? The wonderful and unseen world of seeds and fruits.’  Our day begins with an introductory lecture, followed by exploration of the wonderful and unseen world of seeds, fungi and fruits, in the grounds of Dalgan Park. In the afternoon, we will look at our findings with the new eyes given to us by the microscope. To book contact: Elizabeth at devofficemail@gmail.com.      Places for this day are limited. The cost is €20, payable on the day. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch. Suitable outdoor clothes, rain wear and walking boots are recommended. The day will go ahead whatever the weather.

MASS INTENTIONS

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 16^th    6:00 pm Peter Leonard (1 Ann)

Richard & Sarah Thorne and

deceased members of the Thorne Family

Shayna Gifford (10 Ann)

Sunday, 17^th   10:00 am Matt Kavanagh (MM)

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrants Intention

Thursday 10:00 am St. Matthew, Apostle

Saturday, 23^rd        6:00 pm

Sunday, 24^th      10:00 am Peter Wilde (2 Ann)

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 16^th       7:00 pm Kevin & Rose Reid

Gerry & Bridie Draper

Sunday, 17^th      11:30 am Hilda & James McGuinness

Una McCormack

Wednesday 10 am Celebrants Intention

Friday 10 am Celebrants Intention

Saturday, 23^rd   7:00 pm Christopher & Elizabeth McGrane

Christy & Peggy McEnteggart

Sunday, 24^th    11:30 am Matt Berrill