R. I. P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Tully, Shallon whose funeral took place in Dublin during the week.  We remember the bereaved in our prayers.

First Friday Calls

Please note First Friday calls will take place on Thursday, 6^th July. If parishioners know of anyone who would like to be included on the list of calls, or someone in hospital who would appreciate a visit by Fr. Declan, please contact the parish office.

Parish Office

The Parish Office will close for summer holidays next Friday, 7^th July at 12:30 pm and re-open on Monday 24^th at 9:30 am.  If you would like to book Masses for these two weeks (which will be included in the Newsletter next weekend), please contact the parish office as soon as possible).

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Baptism

Recently we welcomed in Baptism: Logan Myles Power, Conor Whelan McCormack and Harry Tallon.

May these newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend. We ask parishioners to pray for these children and their families.

Parish Accounts

A copy of Income and Expenditure Account for our Parish for the year ending 2016 is available beside the Newsletters.

If you wish to view the full Accounts, please call up to the Parish Office any morning and they will be made available.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €           800.00

Envelopes:   Peters Pence Stamullen €           460.00

Julianstown €           265.00

Annual Mass and Blessing of Graves

• Mass and Blessing of Graves in Kilsharvan Cemetery will take place at 7:30 pm on Friday, 14^th

Children’s Liturgy – Stamullen

Children’s Liturgy in St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen will break for summer recess this Sunday, 2^nd July.

We would like to invited everyone to join us for a cup of tea after 10 am Mass in the Parish Centre.

We hope you have a lovely summer and look forward to seeing you all in September.

Adoration – Julianstown

Adoration continues through the summer in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown on Wednesdays from 9 am and after 10 am Mass.  All very welcome to spend some time in silent prayer.

Pure in Heart – Talks

“Pure in Heart” is hosting a series of talks next month in several venues around Ireland including Maynooth (8^th July) and Drogheda (9^th July).  The theme of the presentations is St. John Paul II’s theology of the body and they will be given by Christopher West.  Further information is available at http://pureinheartireland.com/christopher-west-irish-tour/.

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.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival

Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place as the Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday, 17^th to Sunday 20^th August.  For young people aged 16-35.  This is an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1400 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year.  The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland.  For more information and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or call 01-6753690.  (See notice board also).

The Golden Girls

Our next day out is 3^rd July to Carlingford.  All welcome to come along.

Mosney Road/Briarleas/keenogue Street Party

Following the huge success of our Street Party last year, the Mosney Road residents have once again decided to host another get-to-gather.

The gathering of current and past residents of the Mosney Road/Briarleas & Keenogue area will take place in  Reilly’s Daffodil field, Mosney Road, next Saturday, 8^th July at 3 pm.  BBQ will be served around 4pm.  Come and meet your neighbours & catch up on all the local news. Please pass the word around to all past residents.

Stamullen Road Club

Last Thursday night at the All-Ireland Time Trial Championship in Wexford, Cian Delaney put in a truly great performance, finishing in 9^th place.

On Saturday the Stamullen team were favourites to take the team prize in the All Ireland Masters (Over 40’s).  However, at the halfway mark, disaster struck when Colin Robinson and Derek Hussey were involved in a pile-up and unfortunately Colin broke his collarbone.  This ended Stamullen RC dream.

On Monday night in the Mark Mullen Memorial League, Pearce Gorman finished 3^rd in the U12 Race.

Fixtures: Newry 3-Day on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday: Ballivor GP at 7pm

Sunday: Eddie Tobin Memorial at Bunclody, Co. Wexford.

Monday: Mark Mullen Memorial H/C League, starting at Donore NS at 7:30pm.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 27/06/2017.  (20/06 draw)  Numbers drawn: 2,  17,  26,  27. Winners: Odran Dunne, Adrian & Liam. Ciaran White, Clare & Sebastian, P. McGuinness Next Jackpot: €3,200

Drawn on 27/06/2017.  Numbers Drawn.     14,  19,  23,  29.  Weekly Winners: Colm Downey, Diarmuid Quin, Alfie & Bernie, Declan Carroll, Sofia & Freya Davis.  Next week’s Jackpot:  €3,300.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Div 1 ‘A‘ League on Sunday,2^nd July at 3pm at GAA Grounds Stamullen. St. Patrick’s v Na Fianna.
2. Div 1. ‘B‘ League on Tuesday,4^th July at 8pm in Enfield. Na Fianna v St. Patrick’s.
3. Ladies Senior Championship on Wednesday, 5^thJuly at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 7.30pm. St. Patrick’s v Skryne.
4. Under 16 Boys League on Tuesday, 5^thJuly in Moylagh at 7.30pm. St. Oliver’s v St. Patrick’s.
5. Under 14 Boys League on Thursday,6^th July in Ballivor at 7pm.  Ballivor v St. Patrick’s.

Irish Guide Dogs Annual Collection

The Annual Irish guide dogs for the blind Church Gate collection will take place outside of Stamullen and Julianstown churches on the weekend of Saturday 22^nd and Sunday 23^rd July at all masses.

All collectors are total volunteers and will have a copy of the Garda permit on them which allows the local branch of guide dogs Balbriggan\N.C.D.B. to take up the collection.

We sincerely thank everybody for their cooperation and support with this collection.

All monies raised go to Irish guide dogs for the blind to train more guide dogs for blind people and more assistance dogs for families who have a child with Autism

Should you wish to contact us or volunteer with us the Balbriggan\ncd branch of guide dogs Tel 085-7663107, email: guidedogsbalbriggan@gmail.com  To join our facebook page:https://m.facebook.com/Balbriggan.Branch.of.Guide.Dogs.  To watch Tom and his guide dog Gatsby working:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9uhWNBiC08.

Ring Commons Sports Centra Annual Field Day

Join us in Ring Commons, Naul  on Sunday, 9^th July from 2 pm for our Annual Sports Day.  Fun for all the family.  Free admission.  Lots of Parking.  This year as an extra treat, Clair Dillon, Finalist on TG4’s Glor Tire, will perform on the day.

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 very welcome.

Cystic Fibrosis Collection

Betty Hagan has been given a Permit to collect for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on the weekend of Saturday 15^th and Sunday 16^th July after Masses in Stamullen and Julianstown.  Betty has raised €18,000 over the past 6 years.  Please support this collection to help Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers in Ireland.