Please note candles will be blessed after 10 am Mass in Stamullen on Tuesday, 2nd February, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and Throats will be blessed after 10 am Mass in Julianstown on Wednesday, 3rd Feast of St. Blaise.

Supporting the Parish
Total Offertory: € 1030.00
Envelopes Stamullen € 325.00
Envelopes Julianstown € 820.00

Ceremonies in the Parish: Baptisms
We congratulate the parents and godparents of Roisin Brennan who was baptised in Julianstown last weekend. We welcome Roisin into the parish community.

Missals
Due to demand we have ordered a VERY limited number of Missals which are available in the Parish Office. Please contact Carol if you wish to obtain a copy. Cost: €7.

Adoration Stamullen
Adoration continues in Stamullen on Thursdays after 10 am Mass and in Julianstown on Wednesdays from 9 am. Join us and spend some time in silent prayer before the Lord.

Alpha Course
The Alpha Course continues in Whyte’s of Stamullen. Why not come along and join us from 7:30 pm. We would love to see you and you will be most welcome.
If you have any questions or queries you can contact Colin on 0879484216.

True Light Prayer Group
We meet every Tuesday night in the Parish Centre, Stamullen from 8 to 9.30 pm.  Come and join us for praise, worship and scripture reading.  All are very welcome.

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome
Most Rev. Michael Smith will lead a Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome from 19th – 27th August 2016. For further information and booking please contact: Mullingar Travel, Austin Friar Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel 044- 9340587 or email connie.galligan@mullingartravel.ie.

East Meath Hospice Pancake Morning
The annual East Meath Hospice Fund Raising Pancake Morning will take place on Tuesday, 9th February in the City North Hotel from 10 am – 12:30 pm.

Come along for pancakes, tea and coffee and browse through many stalls including Arts and Crafts, Handbags, Clothes, Shoes and some new local producers will have items for sale this year.
We will also have a raffle on the day. Adm: €5. Committee members will be on hand if you wish to learn about the work of EMHA.
Looking forward to meeting friends old and new. Thank you for your continued support.

Computer Classes – Are you interested??
A number of parishioners are interested in Computer, Tablet & Smartphone classes from Meath Partnership for beginners and improvers. In order to hold these classes here in Stamullen/Julianstown we need a few extra participants. If you are interested in taking part in this free course please contact the parish office.

Stamullen Road Club
On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April 2016, we will be holding our annual cycle races in Stamullen. We ask for all sports clubs in the area to please keep these dates in mind. Planning is already at an advanced stage for these races and if there are people out there who would wish to assist us in any way, please contact any club member. Help is always appreciated. Thanks.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News
Check out the facebook page for news.  

St. Patrick’s Club – Lotto
Drawn on 26/01/2016. No Winner: Numbers Drawn:4,22,23,27.. Next Crossbar draw: February 23rd – €800. Weekly Winners: Eamon Whelan, Joe Black, Mary Davitt, Maureen Byrne, Brian & Susan Whearity . Next Week’s Jackpot: €4,500.

Samaritans Drogheda
The Samaritans will be holding their information days soon.
The Drogheda & North East branch of Samaritans is run entirely by volunteers. We offer our volunteers comprehensive training and continued mentorship in the Drogheda centre. We look for new volunteers in the Spring and Autumn and let people know by features in local papers, radio and television. Most of our volunteers come from these areas and it’s the people of the townlands, villages and towns of these counties that support us financially in providing the services we offer.
If you would like more information or to become a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us anytime.Our phone number for general enquiries, office administration, outreach & volunteering is 041-9843844

Stamullen Bowls Club
Stamullen Bowls Club continues every Tuesday and Thursday from 8-10 pm in St. Patrick’s GAA centre, Cock Hill Road. Why not come along and join us for a great night of sport in the company of good people For more information contact Rosie at 01-8412086.

Stamullen Tidy Towns
We continue to meet at the church on a Saturday morning from 11 to 12. All help, particularly from the more able bodied members of our community – no matter how small would be much appreciated.

Cúpla Focal
Irish beginners classes resuming soon for the New Year! Join us for a cúpla focal! Venue: Upstairs in Whyes pub, Stamullen. Email brianograinne@gmail.com for further information. Tá faile roimh chách!  –  All are welcome!

Julianstown Tidy Towns
If you can lend a hand getting the community garden in shape on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday we meet from 10:30 for an hour followed by a Cuppa….

Gormanston Beach Clean-up
Gormanston Community Beach Clean-up for the ‘Off-Season’, is on the 1st Saturday of the Month only, up to April 2016 inclusive.
Please support your next monthly clean-up at 10 am on Saturday, 6th February at Delvin River Viaduct. All equipment supplied in co-operation with Meath Co Co.

Make-A-Wish Fundraising Walking Challenge
The Islands of Sardinia and Corsica 9th –16th October 2016. Make-A-Wish® Ireland grants wishes to children aged between 3 – 18 years battling a life-threatening medical condition. This year, our target is to grant 174 magical wishes, so we have developed a unique fundraising walking challenge event in order to ensure we increase funding and reach our target of wishes in 2016. We are looking for walkers of all capabilities to join us and Walk for Wishes, whilst enjoying an amazing experience and well planned and organised walking challenge! Places are limited and the total amount to be raised by each participant for the walk is a minimum of €3,500, which includes all aspects of the trip. If you would like to take part, contact mary@makeawish.ie, or call the Make-A-Wish Ireland office on 01-2052012.