This weekend we welcome children from our parish who are preparing for

First Holy Communion in April and May.

We wish every blessing on these children and their families and all children preparing for Sacraments in our parish.

Parish Sacramental Preparation

First Communion Ceremonies will take place at 11 am in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown:

On Saturday, 30^th April Children from Whitecross School will be invited to attend.

On Saturday, 7^th May children from St. Patrick’s School will be invited to attend.

We would like to remind you that all Ceremonies will be subject to Government guidelines and are subject to change.

R.I.P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Michael Dinsmore (Brother of Noel Dinsmore, Whitecross).

Please remember all bereaved in your prayers.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:                          €    1005.00

Envelopes:      Stamullen               €   690.00

Julianstown            €   545.00

Thank you for your continued support which is very much appreciated.

Contributions

If you wish to contribute to the church by bank transfer, our account details are:

IBAN:  IE85 BOFI 9035 4175 3568 29

BIC:    BOFIIE2D

Please state your name in the Reference for the Transfer.

• Cheques: For accurate lodgement purposes, as per bank instructions, please ensure cheques are made payable to Stamullen Julianstown Parish.

• Parishioners can also donate through the parish website sjparish.ie and click the give button in the red box.

Lectio Divina

A short course to introduce the way of lectio divina being offered by Rev Professor Seamus O’Connell from St. Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, over the weeks of Lent through the Aspal online platform.  For more information and to register online, visit www.aspal.ie

Parish Maintenance Update

Painting in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown has been completed, including the two entrance doors, the emergency Exit door, the two sacristies and the toilets.

New doors for the gable end of the church are being manufactured locally at present and the old doors will be replaced very soon.

In St. Patrick’s Church Stamullen a new outside light has been installed (thanks Jim!) and the kneelers have been repaired.

These jobs are possible due to your generosity and as you are aware, we have a lot more to do!

Adoration

• All welcome to pray for one hour in St. Patrick’s Church Stamullen on Thursdays after Mass.
• Adoration continues before Mass on Wednesday mornings in St. Mary’s Church Julianstown.

St. Patricks GFHC Lotto

Jackpot: €1,600. Drawn on 15^th February.  Numbers Drawn: 4,8,14,30. No Jackpot Winner. Match 3 winners: Gwen Lanigan. Next Week’s Jackpot: €1,700.

Lismullen Heritage Series

The Lismullen Heritage Series recommences after the pandamic lockdowns with these two lectures in the Conference Centre, situationed at the foot of the Hill of Tara, continuing exploration of local and national heritage.  We look forward to welcoming everyone back.

On Tuesday, 22^nd February at 8 pm join us for ‘Creating New Icons of Irish Saints’ lecture given by Colette Clarne and on Tuesday, 5^th April at 8 pm join us for ‘An tAthair Eoghan O Gramhnaigh:  His Final Journey’ – lecture by Tracey Ni Mhaoinaigh.  Admission: € 5.

For more information contact www.lismullin.ie or phone Chris at 087-9459225.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022

Volunteers needed:  Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be taking place in Mullingar from Sunday, 31^st July to Sunday 7^th August 2022 and we are looking for volunteers to help.

This will be the biggest event ever to come to Mullingar and we will need the help of approximately 1,200 volunteers over the course of the event. The minimum commitment is four hours and there is a role to suit everyone.

Anyone aged 15 or over can volunteer (parental consent required for under 18s). For more information or to sign up to volunteer please go to the website:

www.fleadhcheoil.ie.  Thank you.