R. I. P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Matt Kavanagh, Stedalt, whose funeral took place during the week and Laura Seery, Forgehill, whose funeral takes place this weekend.  We remember the bereaved in our prayers.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €      810.00

Envelopes:     Stamullen €         290.00

Julianstown € 370.00

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Baptism

This weekend we welcome in Baptism:  Niamh Kenny and Douglas O’Reilly.  May these newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend.

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

First Friday Calls

If parishioners know of anyone who would like to be included on the list of first Friday calls, or someone in hospital who would appreciate a visit by Fr. Declan, please contact the parish office.

Newsletter

Please note the Sunday Newsletter is available on the parish website every Monday morning.  Check out www.sjparish.ie.

CHY Certificates – Charity Relief for the Parish

Parishioners will be aware that, as a registered charity, the parish is eligible under the Revenue scheme to claim tax back on donations received.

Therefore we will be posting CHY4 Certificates over the next few weeks.  (This Certificate replaces the old CHY2 system). Parishioners who donated over €250 per annum should receive the Certificate.

Revenue have made some changes to the options available and one change is the option to complete a five year Certificate (CHY4).  We will print a blank CHY4 on the back of the CHY3.  Parishioners can complete their details on this form instead and return.  (You can opt out of this five year certificate at any time).

If you prefer to continue with the Annual certificate, this is not a problem, simply complete and sign the CHY3 for 2015 and/or 2016 and return.

We thank all parishioners for their continued support which is very much appreciated.

Coffee Morning in aid of Children of Aleppo

All welcome to join Lila Young at home in Kennethstown, Bellewstown on Wednesday, 30^th August from 11 am to 3.30 pm for Coffee & Cake.  All proceeds going to suffering children in Aleppo.

Stamullen Road Club

Last weekend Arek Klus and Cian Delaney travelled to Wexford for the Stafford Wholesale 2-day, 3-stage race. Cian finished 8^th in the opening 112km road race and then (3^rd) in the Hill Time Trial.  Arek finished (10^th) in the (3^rd) stage.  Overall, Cian finished in 8^th place after puncturing 4km from the finish on the final stage denying him of a podium finish.

This week’s racing fixtures: Saturday, Leinster Road Race championships at Dunsany, starting at 10:30.  Saturday/Sunday, Youth All Ireland championships at Carlow.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 22/08/2017.  Numbers Drawn: 5,12,27,30.  Weekly Winners: Katie Boyle, Valerie Behan, Jane Boylan, Elaine & Shay, Rena Martin.  Next week’s Jackpot:  €4,100.   

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. ‘B’ Football Championship Quarter Final on 26^thAugust in Seneschalstown at 6 pm. St. Patrick’s v Boardsmill.
2. Under 15 Girls League on Sunday morning 27^thAugust  at 11am at GAA Grounds Stamullen.  St. Patrick’s v Ratoath.
3. Under 11 Girls League on Sunday morning 27^thAugust  at 11am at GAA Grounds Stamullen.  St. Patrick’s v Castletown.
4. Senior Football Championship takes placeMonday, 28^th August at 7.30pm in Ashbourne. St. Patrick’s v Dunshaughlin.
5. Minor Football Championship on Wednesday, 30^thAugust in Sean Newman Park. St. Cuthbert’s v St. Patrick’s.

The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls will resume meetings on Monday 4^th Sept at 11 am.

Heritage Week – Julianstown

• Public Meeting in Church of Ireland Parish Rooms on Sept 11th from 8 pm to discuss getting CCTV for our village. Cllr. Sharon, Sgt. Dean Kerins will be telling us all about the CCTV.  All Welcome!

Stamullen tidy Towns

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

Sonairte

Sonairte Irish Farmers Market weekly Market from 11am to 6pm.  Join us each Sunday and enjoy the wide range of stalls.  Make it a day out for the whole family.

Young at Heart – Fund Raising Bingo

Join us every Thursday night from 8 pm in Whyte’s of Stamullen for fun Bingo night with a great atmosphere.  All funds go to Young at Heart, Stamullen.  All very welcome.

Gormanston Beach Clean-up

Please note the next, once a month clean up will take place this Monday evening (4^th September) from 7 pm.

Meet at Delvin River Viaduct.  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.

Meath Partnership free classes

Free 5 week Basic Laptop, iPhone, iPad, SmartPhone or Tablet Classes available in all areas – Meath Partnership. Please phone Angela on 046 9280790.

Diocesan News

Grandparents National Annual Pilgrimage to Knock

Everybody welcome to honour and thank  Grandparents alive and dead for all they have done for us down through the ages on September 10^th at Knock Shrine from 2.30 pm.

Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin.  Choir: Ballina School Choir and Dana will sing ‘Our Lady of Knock’.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Led by Most Rev. Michael Smith the pilgrimage will take place from 12^th-17th September.  Fare, including return flights, five nights full board, taxes and travel insurance is €699. To book call Pilgrimages Abroad on 01-6359300.  Hospital Pilgrims please call Lily on 087-6978783.

• If parishioners know anyone who would wish to travel and needs some help with the fare please contact Lily on 087-6968683

Pro-Life trust

Many thanks for all the prayers and donations generously contributed to our Church Gate collection in Stamullen and Julianstown.  A total of €500 was donated.  Please continue to pray against this horrific crime and keep abortion out of Ireland.

Study Liturgy at the National Centre for Liturgy

Study Liturgy at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. Masters, Higher Diploma, Diploma.  Contact 01-7083478, e-mail: liturgy@spcm.ie.  Check out our website www.liturgy-ireland.ie.

Giro D’Jigsaw

The Boxymo Giro D’Jigsaw, our amazing fundraising cycle raising funds for Youth mental health is taking place from Friday 29^th September to Sunday 1^st October.  The Giro is a three day, 5 stage, 470km charity cycle tour which will be cycling a route through counties and communities where we provide our vital services and support, including Meath.

Everyone who signs up to cycle the Giro will get the once in a lifetime experience of a cycling pro, with your accommodation, meals, on tour nutrition, medic, support crew and bike repairs support provided throughout the tour.   It is going to be EPIC!

The Giro is a managed group cycle which will travel in a group at set cycle pace throughout, so you will never be on your own and it is suitable to cyclists of all abilities and experience.

There is a limit of 60 places for cyclists on the Boxymo Giro D’Jigsaw.  Each cyclists will pay a €50 sign up fee to secure their spot.  Then are then asked to raise, donate or be sponsored €750 for Jigsaw.  All of which will be used directly in providing our vital services and supports for young people across Ireland. For more information, or to register your interest, visit www.jigsaw.ie/Giro, contact Justin McDermott on 083-105157.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 26^th      6:00 pm Dorothy Ryan

Anthony (Tony) Jackson

Emma Jane Doyle Blake (10 Ann)

Sunday, 27^th     10:00 am People of the Parish

Tuesday 10:00 am The Passion of St. John the Baptist

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrants Intention

Saturday, 2^nd September 6:00 pm Alex, Ann, Charles & Eileen Hutcheson

Sunday, 3^rd   10:00 am

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 26^th   7:00 pm John Hoey

Sheila Foley (5 Ann)

Sunday, 27^th   11:30 am Celebrants Intention

Wednesday 10 am Celebrants Intention

Friday 10 am List of the Dead

Saturday, 2^nd September     7:00 pm

Sunday, 3^rd      11:30 am