R. I. P.

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

We remember the bereaved in our prayers.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €      800.00

Weekly Envelopes:     Stamullen €         365.00

Julianstown €           280.00

St. Pauls Missals

We have a small number of missals still available in the Parish office at €7 each.  If you would like to purchase a copy you could call into the Parish office or phone and we can leave one in the sacristy for you to collect.

World Meeting of Families – Collection

The second WMOF2018 collection took place last weekend during masses in Stamullen and Julianstown.  A total of €770 was collected and has been forwarded to Bishop Smith.

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: Willie Curtis, (Tommy Russell), Mary O’Loan (Paudge Moore), Fiona O’Byrne (Carol McKiernan), and Tania Crowe (Pauline Clarkin).  Promoter’s Prize:  Johnny McQuillan.

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 Invitation

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 your name included on the list please add your name on the sheet beside the Newsletters or 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.

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.

World Meeting of Families

If you would like any more information on how to be part of this historic event for the Church on our island, please check the posters in both churches.  More information on the World Meeting of Families Website www.worldmeeting2018.ie, e-mail: info@worldmeeting2018.ie or call 01-5675800.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 13/03/2018. Numbers drawn:16,23,26,28.  Weekly winners: Rose McGrath, D & S Whearty, Denis Ryan, Robyn Curran, Theresa Boylan. Next week’s Jackpot: €6,800.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Under 14 Boys challenge match on Monday 19^thMarch at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 11am.  St. Patrick’s v Ballymun Kickhams.
2. Under 10 Boys challenge match on Monday 19^thMarch at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 11am. St. Patrick’s v Glen Emmet’s.
3. Under 16 Girls League on Monday 19^thMarch at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 3pm. St. Patrick’s v Summerhill.
4. Membership and Registration for St. Patrick’s Gaelic Football and Hurling Club is now available and the closing date for same is the end of March.  Can all players and intending members please call to the Club over the next week to arrange same or contact the Club Registrar Brendan Byrne.

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.

Stamullen Road Club

Last Saturday over in Clonard, Co. Meath the Ras Naomh Finian was held and here David Wherity racing in the A3 race scored a great win and by doing so was immediately upgraded to A2 level.  Then the following day Drogheda Wheelers CC promoted the Boyne GP at Gormalough and once again, David, racing in his upgraded A2 category took another brilliant win.  The weekend double was (while brilliant)  tinged with sadness because of the loss of Gaybo, the Boss. David thinks Gaybo pushed him over the line. Cian Delaney finished 6th place in the A1 race. Very mixed emotions for everyone.  Even so, they all believe that in the future, Gaybo will be watching over them!

Join us for Rosary for Life at Claristown

Rosary for Life and Faith will take place on 18^th March at 2.30pm at Mass Rock in Claristown. (Please see Map available in both churches for directions). All Welcome. Parking up laneway to field. Please bring wellies.

The Golden Girls

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

Briarleas/Mosney Road Street Party

Briarleas/Mosney Road street Party will take place this year on  Saturday, 16^th June.  Make sure you keep the date free and keep an eye out for your invitation.

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.

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.

Classes

Free five week Basic Laptop, iPhone, iPad, SmartPhone or Tablet Classes commencing in St. Patrick’s GAA centre on 11^th April from 2-4 pm hosted by Meath Partnership. If you would like to book a place please phone Angela on 046 9280790.

MAHS

Meath Archaeological and Historical Society Lecture

March 21 (Wednesday): Meath Archaeological and Historical Society lecture: “The 1918 Election” by Dr Peter Connell (TCD). Navan Library, 8pm. All welcome, inquiries to J. Clancy, PRO, at 01 8259438, website www.mahs.ie

Stroke Support Group

An information evening for Stroke survivors and their families is being held in the Ardboyne Hotel on Thursday 22^nd of March at 6.30 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to give information on stroke, offer support and advice to people post stroke and their carers, discuss plans for a weekly stroke support group in Navan. This event is free to attend.  Who should attend? Stroke survivors, family, carers, friend,. health care workers. Anyone interested I stroke support. Anyone that would like to volunteer with the running of the group. For more information, please ring the group coordinator Seamus Casey 086 130 0238 email tegan@irishheart.

Timely Reminder

Clocks spring forward one hour next Saturday, 24^th October……!

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 17^th     6:00 pm Richard, Kathleen & Peggy Rooney

Sunday, 18^th     10:00 am Gabriel Howard (MM)

Thomas (Tom) & Elizabeth (Lil) Collins

Philomena Whearity (12 Ann) and deceased

members of the Whearity family

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Saturday, 24^th    6:00 pm Vigil of the Lord’s Passion

Christina & Thomas McCausland

Maureen Collier

Sunday, 25^th   10:00 am Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Cora Boylan (3 Ann)

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 17^th        7:00 pm Monica, John & Michael Clarke

Sunday, 18^th        11:30 am Seamus Kennedy (MM) and Jude Kennedy

Michael McCormack

John Keegan

Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Friday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Saturday, 24^th          7:00 pm Vigil of the Lord’s Passion

Sean McCann (MM)

Ben McKenna

James Galligan

Sunday, 25^th      11:30 am Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Margaret Hughes (MM)

Myra Gaynor & Arthur Jackson

Timothy & Frank McCann and deceased

members of the McCann family