Ordination notice:  Prayer on Friday, 31^st August 

Parishioners are asked to keep Bishop-elect Tom Deenihan in your prayers as he prepares for his ordination as Bishop of Meath on Sunday, 2nd September.

A Holy Hour and guided prayer for the new Bishop, and for the Diocese of Meath will take place in the Cathedral on Friday, 31st August from 7.30pm until 8.30pm, led by Bishop Smith. During the liturgy, the new Bishop’s crozier, mitre and ring will be blessed. All are welcome to join us for this prayer.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:  Stamullen €      755.00

Weekly envelopes:    Stamullen €         245.00

Julianstown € 250.00

Mass Diary for 2019

The Diary for 2019 is now available.  If you would like to book Masses please contact the parish office.

Adoration

• There will be no Adoration in Julianstown for the next few weeks.   We will alert Adorers to the date when Adoration is returning in future newsletters.
• Adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament  resumes in Stamullen on Thursday 13^thSeptember following 10 am Mass.  If you wish to to add your name to our present list please contact Teresa on 087-6757581 or Sheila on 086-058580.

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.

Julianstown & District Community Association

Join us to Celebrate Heritage Week in Julianstown Village Garden this Sunday 26^th August from 2 to 5 pm.  Willow Creative Workshop with Newgrange Willow Design.  Talk on Julianstown’s Colourful History by local Historian Brendan Matthews.  B.B.Q. and Light Refreshments. All Welcome!

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 8^th September from 9:45 am to 5pm 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. 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/

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Led by Bishop Michael Smith, the annual Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 12^th -17^th September.
Package includes: Direct flight from Dublin to Tarbes-Lourdes Airport and return, return airport transfers with guide assistance, 5 nights hotel accommodation with Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, Full programme of religious ceremonies and special masses, Guided tours and social evenings, Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives.  For information, please contact Pilgrimages Abroad on 01-6359300 or email: info@pilgrimagesabroad.ie.

Meath Lourdes Hospitality Group

If parishioners know any Hospital pilgrims who would like to travel to Lourdes and need some help with the fare, please contact Lily on 087-6978783.

Naul Bridge Club

Naul Bridge Club resumes Thursday, 13^TH september in the old Library from 7.20 pm (Directions: half way up Naul village on the right hand side). 

Stamullen Road Club

Check future Newsletters for information.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Junior ‘B’ Football Championship on Monday,27th August @ 8pm in Dunganny. St Patrick’s v Na Fianna.
2. Under 14 Div. 1 Shield Final shall take place on Tuesday,28th August at45pm (venue to be confirmed) St Patrick’s v Skryne.
3. Under 13 Girls Challenge at the GAA Grounds Stamullen on Sunday, 26^thAugust at 11am. St Patrick’s v St Maur’s.
4. Social Dancing returns to St.Patrick’s on Friday, 31st August at 9pm. Music on the night by Harmony.   Adm €10 to include light refreshments.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 21/08/2018. Numbers drawn: 12,18,22,26.  Weekly winners: Rosa McNulty, Tom Keegan, Michael McNulty, Mick Kiernan, James & Ivan.  Next week’s Jackpot: €9,100.

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.

Stamullen Tidy Towns

Clean up continues every Saturday morning.  Why not join us and help us improve our village … we meet every Saturday at Stamullen Church at 11 am.

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.

Friends of Autism and ADHD

Aspergers Teacher Training 2 Day Course will take place in The Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan on 22^nd and 29^th September from 10 am to 4 pm. This training is open to all Parents, Concerned Family members, Carers, Teachers, SNA’s, Childcare Workers. Fee €60 for professionals, €30 for parents for 2 day Course

call: 01-8495670 or email adhdfingal@gmail.com. Payment of the booking fee can be posted to our offices at 102 Strand Street, Skerries. Co. Dublin or payment can be made by PayPal using the link below:  https://paypal.me/friendsautadhd

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

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

Patrick Roe (4 Ann)

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Saturday, 1^st September 6:00 pm Willie & Agnes Russell

Sunday, 2^nd   10:00 am The Sullivan Family

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 25^th          7:00 pm John Hoey

Sheila Foley

Patrick Mullen (8 Ann)

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

Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Friday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Saturday, 1^st September   7:00 pm Patrick Hughes (31 Ann)

Mairin & Rita Reynolds

Peter Keeling

Sunday, 2^nd          11:30 am Declan Moore