WMOF 2018

Bus from the parish to Mass in the Phoenix Park

We will be departing from Whitecross School at 8:30 am and St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen at 8:45 am next Sunday, 26^th August, for travel to the Closing Mass for WMOF2018 in the Phoenix Park.

We urge you to please check the list (beside the Newsletters in Jullianstown and on the Notice Board in the Porch in Stamullen) to ensure you are on the correct list.

(The Bus driver will have a total number for each stop.  S/he will not have the names of those travelling.)

• Please Note:  The Bus will depart on time at 8:30 am and 8:45 am because of the very tight schedule for coaches to be parked in their allocated bus park.

Mass on Sunday, 26^th August St. Mary’s Church

Due to the early departure to the Phoenix Park for the Closing Mass of the World Meeting of Families there will be no 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, 26^th August in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown. Mass will take place at 10 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen.

In addition to the Festival of Families the WMOF2018 has at its heart the following key moments:

• A National Openingof World Meeting of Families which will take place simultaneously in the twenty-six dioceses on the island of Ireland this Tuesday 21^st  August
• A three-day Pastoral Congresswhich will take place in the RDS, Dublin from 22^nd to 24^th August.
• A visit to Knock Shrine, Ireland’s National Marian Shrine, where he will pray for families and for the World Meeting of Families on Sunday 26^thAugust;
• The Closing Massfor WMOF2018 which will involve 500,000 pilgrims from Ireland and around the world in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday 26^th August at 3 pm.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:  Stamullen €      780.00

Weekly envelopes:    Stamullen €         395.00

Julianstown € 285.00

Sacraments in the Parish:  Baptism

This weekend we welcome in Baptism: Ben Delahunty, Tara McGowan and Tadgh Murray.  May newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend.   We ask parishioners to pray for these children and their familes.

Holy Family Ballsgrove – A little bit of Francis

In “A Little Bit of Francis” we attempt to tell the story of Jorge Bergoglio starting out in Argentina and taking us to Rome and Papacy. Encouraging creativity our youth leaders worked with the young people to devise a script and music selection that should be Gospel relevant, fun and interesting, focusing on some of the issues Pope Francis highlights. By the end of our performance we would hope people would feel somewhat enthused, energised and challenged to proclaim the joy of the Gospel.

It is a great delight and honour for Holy Family Youth Choir to be invited to perform A Little Bit of Francis at the World Meeting of Families in the RDS on Thursday 23^rd August at 7pm. You may like to join us on that evening or encourage others to do so.

As part of the Duleek Deanery gathering (to mark the opening), we kindly invite you to join us for a performance of the show in Holy Family Church on Tuesday 21^st August at 7pm, afterwards processing to St. Mary’s.  Thanks to all who support our ongoing work accompanying young people in their faith.

Visit of Relics to Mosney

The Relics of Saints Louis & Zélie Martin and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux will visit Mosney as part of the Celebrations for the World Meeting of Families on Thursday 30^th   August from 11am to 1pm. The Relics will be present at St. Patrick’s Church, Mosney. Parking facilities will be available on the day. All Welcome

Divine Mercy Conference

Divine Mercy Conference, Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath, from 2 pm to 5:30 pm on Saturday, 8^th September.  Guest speaker: Professor William Thomas

The National Virgin Pilgrim statue will be present along with numerous relics for veneration. (Donation at the door).  Contact Ann for further information on 0858021382

Catholic Grandparents Association

Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, 9^th September at 2.30pm. Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they have done for us. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Apostolic Nuncio.  Combined Choirs of Knock Parish, The Tuttle Family and  Dana will sing ‘Our Lady of Knock’.

Young Adults Retreat – Invitation

Retreat  on Sat 8th Sept 2018  9.45 – 5.00; in Franciscan Sisters Centre Ballinderry, Mullingar will host a retreat for young adults 18 – 40 yrs on Saturday, 8^th September.  Come along and explore how God is calling you: marriage, priesthood,  single life, religious life?

Talk on discernment, testimonies, Holy Mass, Adoration, Prayer, personal discernment if desired, confessions, meet and chat.

Opportunity to step aside from the business of life to explore how God might be calling you.  Cost: Donation; includes lunch and tea breaks. Contact:    Sr. Una Kearney on 090-6481666, Fr Shane Crombie on 087-9774896, John 087-2478519 or       youthretreats@gmail.com.

VMM International Celebrates 50 Years of Lay Mission

VMM would like to reconnect with returned volunteers who participated on our projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America throughout the years and invite you to our Gathering and Gala Dinner celebrations in Dublin on September 1^st. A pioneering organisation of lay mission, meet our inspirational founder, Edwina Gateley and hear her speak on her life and the founding of VMM back in 1969. Join us too for a commemorative book launch of volunteer memories and enjoy Ireland’s best Discovery Gospel Choir, dining, dancing and great company. For details, go to: www.vmminternational.org/vmm-international-celebrates-50th-anniversary/

Stamullen Road Club

Check future Newsletters for information.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

Under 14 Shield Div. 1 Semi Final on Wednesday, 22^nd August at 6.45pm in Duleek.  Duleek / Bellewstown v St Patrick’s.

Senior Football Championship on Friday, 24^th August in Ashbourne at 8pm.  St. Patrick’s v Moynalvey.

3. Meath Coaching & Games Hurling Camp shall take place atSt. Patrick’s GAA Grounds from Monday 20^th to Friday 24^th August. All enquiries to Meath Coaching & Games Dudley Farrell on 087-9033789.
4. Social Dancing returns to St.Patrick’s GAA Club on Friday, 31^st August at 9pm. Music on the night by Harmony.  Adm €10 to include light refreshments.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 07/08/2018. Numbers drawn: 2,22,27,30.  Weekly winners: Pat McCormack, Christy Hagan, John & Rupina, Rose & Joe, Stephen Bullard.  Next week’s Jackpot: €9,000.

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.  Tuesday 28^th August at 7.30pm or Saturday, 1^st September at 11 am.  At No. 2 Leland Place, Stockwell St., Drogheda.  Contact Brigid at 041-9843844 (10 am-1 pm). E-Mail: droghedasams@gmail.com.

Gormanston Beach Clean-up – Saturday

Please note the clean up of Gormanston Beach will change to Saturdays for Autumn.  So why not join us at 10 am at Delvin River Viaduct on Saturday, 1^st September.

Clean up generally runs from the Delvin River’s Bremore Beach to Ben Head cliffs.  All equipment supplied in co-operation with Meath County Council.

Days of Recollection

Join us in Cobh for days of recollection with the Servant of God, Mother Marie Adele Garnier (1838-1924), Foundress of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre, OSB, through her writings.  Themes:  Saturday 25^th August: Faithfulness and Saturday 29^th September: Spiritual Combat.  Hosted in St. Benedict’s Priory, The Mount, Cobh, Co.Cork.  Commencing at 9am with Holy Mass and Adoration.   1^st talk at 11 am. Day ends with tea at 3.30 pm.  Lunch will be provided.  Donations welcome to cover costs.  To book your place or to arrange to stay in our retreat house at any time. Contact Mother Prioress: 021-4811354 or cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday 18^th      6:00 pm Kathleen Reilly

Michael & Teresa Heffernan

Sunday, 19^th  10:00 am Matt Kavanagh (1 Ann)

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Saturday, 25^th        6:00 pm Anthony (Tony|) Jackson (4 Ann)

Sunday, 26^th   10:00 am Dorothy Ryan (6 Ann)

Patrick Roe (4 Ann)

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 18^th          7:00 pm Kitty Galligan

Sunday, 19^th         11:30 am People of the Parish

Wednesday 10:00 am The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Friday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Saturday, 25^th          7:00 pm John Hoey

Sheila Foley

Patrick Mullen (8 Ann)

Sunday, 26^th          – There will be no mass this morning –