RIP

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of David Clarkin whose funeral took place in Stamullen during the week.  We remember the bereaved in our prayers.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:  €   800.00

Envelopes:     Stamullen €   255.00

Julianstown: €   265.00

First Friday Calls

• First Friday calls will take place next Friday, 6^th
• If you know of anyone in the parish who would welcome a visit from Adrian, please contact the parish office to include them on the list.

Sacraments in the Parish:  Baptism

This weekend we welcome in Baptism: Amelia Farrell, Tymon Schutzmann, James Stone and Cara Wolfe. May all newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend.

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

Stamullen Choir

We are delighted to welcome the Choir back to 10 am Mass on Sunday in Stamullen after the summer break.

If you would like to join Stamullen Choir, why not come along to rehearsal night any Monday from 8-9:15 pm in Stamullen Church.  New members are very welcome.

Adoration Stamullen

Adoration will resume in Stamullen on Thursday, September 12^th following 10 am Mass.  Anyone wishing to join us for any hour or part of an hour would be very welcome.  Contact Teresa on 087-6757581.

Adoration continues in Julianstown on Wednesdays from 9 am until 10 am Mass for the Summer months.  If you would like to add your name in Julianstown, please contact Josephine on 086-8148722.

Eucharistic Adoration Drogheda

A Mass to celebrate the 29^th Anniversary of Eucharistic Adoration will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Drogheda on Friday, 6^th September at 7:30 pm am  followed by tea in the Pastoral Centre, Dublin Road.

Please come along, and invite your friends to to join you.

Stamullen Road Club

We congratulate Craig Sweetman on finishing 2^nd in the Leinster Road Race Championhip (M40), picking up the silver medal in Dundalk last weekend.

Next Saturday, 31^st August the Laragh Classic, promoted by St. Tiernans CC will take place at Laragh, Co. Wicklow, starting at 10 am.

On Sunday 29^th September the Great Dublin Bike Ride will be taking place, starting in Dublin and will travel through north county Dublin/Meath, through Swords, Ballyboughal, Naul, Stamullen, Duleek, Ardcath and back to the start point in Dublin.

In previous years, Stamullen Road Club have provided Stewards for a section of this GDBR, and we have been asked again for help.  If any reader has interest in helping out by Stewarding this event through our local area, please make contact with any club member. With the event starting at 8 am,  it will be passing through the local area’s before mid-day and then Stewards are free to go.  Exact times will be published in coming weeks. Help is ALWAYS appreciated.

Stamullen Bowls Club

Stamullen Bowls will return on Tuesday, 3^rd September.  Why not come along any Tuesday or Thursday from 8 to 10 pm to St. Patrick’s GAA Centre and see if bowls is for you..?

Stamullen is proud to have a very successful club and we look forward to meeting new members….For more information contact Rose on 01-8412086.

Gormanston Beach Clean Up 

The next Clean up of Gormanston Beach will take place at 10 am at Delvin River Viaduct on Saturday, 7^th 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.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Junior Hurling Championship Round 5 takesplace on Sunday, 1^st September at 10am at GAA Grounds Stamullen, St. Patrick’s v Kildalkey.
2. Under 15 Hurling League takesplace on Sunday, 1^st September at 10am in Gibbonstown. Wolfe Tones v St. Patrick’s/St. Colmcille’
3. Under 13 Football Boys League Roinn I takesplace on Tuesday, 3^rd September at45pm. St. Patrick’s v Donaghmore/Ashbourne.
4. Under 13 Football Boys League Roinn C takesplace on Wednesday, 4^th September at45pm in Ratoath.  Ratoath v St. Patrick’s.
5. Under 13 Girls Football League Roinn 7 takes place on Saturday,7^th September at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 1pm.  St. Patrick’s v Oldcastle.
6. Junior B Football Preliminary Quarter Final takesplace on Saturday, 7^th September at GAA Grounds Ardcath at 5.30pm. St. Patrick’s v Duleek/Bellewstown.
7. Senior Football Championship Round 5 takesplace on Sunday, 8^th September at GAA Grounds Donore at 5.30pm. St. Patrick’s v O’ Mahony’s.
8.  Join us for Bingo in the Club at 8 pm every Sunday.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 27/08/2019.  Numbers drawn: 4,8,18,22. No Winner. Weekly Winners: Thomas McCourt, Lockie Lindsay, Conor O’Flaherty Alfie & Bernie, Nathan Carr.   Next Week’s Jackpot: €5,700.

Diocesan News

Discovering God’s plan

Explore how the Lord is be calling You? Married life, priesthood, single life, or religious life? An invitation  to Young Adults (18-40)  on Saturday, 7^th September from 9.45am to 5pm at La Verna, Franciscan Sisters, Ballinderry, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. N91 K680.

A prayerful, informative day in peaceful surroundings. Testimonies  from people in various Christian callings ; Mass, Talk on discernment, Adoration, personal help with discernment if desired, confession ,walk and chat.  Cost: Donation (lunch and tea breaks included).  Contact:  Fr. Shane at frshane@gmail.com or Sr. Una on  090-6481666 or email: youthretreats@gmail.com.

Grandparent’s Pilgrimage

National Grandparents annual pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 8^th  September.  Chief celebrants:  Bishop Kevin Doran (Bishop of Elphin) and Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo (Apostolic Nuncio).  2:30 pm: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick with Music and Song. 3 pm: Pilgrimage Mass followed by the Rosary.

Navan Pioneers 100 Years

Navan Pioneers are marking their Centenary on Saturday, 19^th  October with Mass at 6 pm in St Mary’s Church.

The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Deenihan and will be followed by a social function in the Newgrange Hotel.  Tickets available through Parish PTAA committees.

The Joy of Love in Marriage

A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship, private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) Weekends (Friday from 8pm to Sunday at 4:30pm) will be held at the Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry from 13^th to 15^th September and at The Lake Hotel Killarney from 15^th to 17^th November. For information and to book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 087-784 0408 [ROI] or 0770-2812321 [NI].

LARCC Cancer Support Centre

LARCC Cancer Support Centre, Multyfarnham is hosting its annual 5km Run/Walk and Family Fun Day on Sunday, 15^th September at 12 pm.  Refreshments will be served, Medals for all participants.  Children’s entertainer with Face Painting.  Register online: www.cancersupport.ie – or Register on the Day. Tel. 044 9371971 for more details.

Recycling Day in Ashbourne Retail Park
On Saturday, 7^th September from 8am to 4pm (Sharp). All material accepted including electrical and white goods any size (except garden clippings,concrete and hazardous waste).  We will also have a Confidential document shredding facility on site. (Shredding to EN15713 standard). View your documents being shredded. Queries : Joe on 087-9749563.  For detailed brochure contact:  joebonner11@gmail.com.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 31^st   6:00 pm People of the Parish

Sunday, 1^st September   10:00 am Jenny Smith (MM)

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intention

Thursday 10:00 am St. Mother Teresa

Saturday, 7^th   6:00 pm William & Agnes Russell

Sunday, 8^th   10:00 am

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 31^st          7:00 pm Rita & Mairín Reynolds

Sunday, 1^st September 11:30 am Declan Moore (1 Ann)

Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intention

Friday 10:00 am List of the Dead

Saturday, 7^th    7:00 pm

Sunday, 8^th    11:30 am