RIP

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Nicholas (Nickey) McAuley and Martin Walsh  whose funerals took place in Stamullen recently.

We remember the bereaved in our prayers.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:  €   805.00

Weekly Envelopes:    Stamullen €   360.00

Julianstown: €   255.00

Fund Raising Committee Ten Week Draw: Week 10

Congratulations to our Winners:  1^st Paddy McCullen (Tommie Russell),  2^nd Anne Dunne (Tosh Murphy),  3^rd Jack Gilligan (Rita Gilligan), 4^th Angela Corbally (Rita Gilligan) and Promoter’s Prize:  Paudge Moore

We would like to thank all who participated in the draw this year and parishioners who supported the draw on Sunday mornings.

A special word of thanks to the promoters without whom the draw would not be the great success that it is…. a total profit of € 6595 was raised. Thank you!

First Communion Ceremonies

First Communion ceremony for children from St. Patrick’s NS, will take place next Saturday, 11^th May at 11 am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Gormanston

Pilgrimage to Fatima

I hope to bring a group of Pilgrims to Fatima from 8^th to 14^th  August. The full itinerary is below and there are information leaflets beside the newsletters and on the Noticeboards.  Our Rome tour guide, Kieran Troy, will once again lead the Pilgrimage. The group will stay in high quality 4 star accommodation with tea making facilities in each room. All dinners (with drinks) and some lunches will be included. Excursions include a tour of the historic city of Lisbon (with visit to the birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua) and visits to the picturesque town of Cascais and the UNESCO-listed royal town of Sintra. The last two nights will be spent in Fatima (two dinners and two lunches included) in a beautiful family run hotel close to the sanctuary. We will have a comprehensive tour of the sanctuary including the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of the Rosary and the tombs of the visionaries, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. There will be plenty of free time for personal prayer. We will also go to Aljustrel to visit the original homes of the little visionaries, a very moving experience for many people. On the last day we will visit the largest shopping centre in Lisbon for a couple of hours before taking our return flight back to Dublin. The package includes return flights, all taxes, all luggage charges (20kg suitcase each), half board throughout (breakfast and dinner) plus two lunches, all drinks at meals, coach transfers, all excursions and full time accompaniment. Cost €935 per person.

Please contact the Parish office on 01-8412647,  if you wish to receive a Booking form

Parish Ministry Day on Lough Derg

The Parish Ministry Day which will take place on Saturday, 18^th May, will be of particular interest to those in lay ministry: readers, Ministers of the Eucharist, liturgy teams, safeguarding personnel, parish pastoral and finance personnel and so many others who support the parish in dedicated ways. This unique day on the Island offers the opportunity for people in lay ministry across all parishes and dioceses to gather together and enjoy an enriching spiritual experience.

The theme for the day is ‘It is Christ we are serving‘ and guest speaker, Mr Jim Deeds, will offer spiritual nourishment and ways to develop good self-care whilst giving of oneself in the service of the parish community.

Boats are available from 9.15am. The day will begin at 10.30am and conclude with the Celebration of Eucharist at 3pm. Hospitality on the day includes tea/coffee & scones and a light lunch. Boats return from 4.15pm. Admission: €25/£22.  For more information or to book contact 071 9861518.

Adoration Stamullen

All are welcome to Adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament:

• In Stamullen after10 am Mass every Thursday until 5pm.  (If you wish to add your name to the list, please contact Teresa on 087-6757581 or Sheila on 086-058580)
• In Julianstown on Wednesdays from 9 am and after 10 am Mass.  (Contact Josephine if you wish to add your name to the list).

Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock

The annual Stamullen-Julianstown Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, 19^th May. The cost of the day will be €30 again this year, which will include tea and sandwiches on the way to Knock.

The bus will leave Stamullen at 7:45 am and Julianstown at 8 am. All are very welcome – Pioneers and non-Pioneers!

To reserve your seat, phone Ann on 087-9480326 or 01-8411267, or Colm on 086-8056138.

Stamullen Bowls Club

Our AGM was held on 30^th April and the new committee is as follows:  Chair: Dave Hall, Asst. Chair: Percy Gilchrist, Secretary: Ralph Bull, Treasurer: Niall Moore, Asst. Treasurer: Tom Sherlock, PRO: Rosie McGrath, Selector: Hary Daly, Asst. Selector: Dave Hall, Competition Sec: Harry Daly.

Congratulations to Rose McGrath who won the McConville Shield and Ollie White, runner-up.  Congratulations also to Dave Hall who won the Memorial Cup and Niall Moore, Runner-Up.  A great game was played by all!

We are also delighted to mention the team were runners-up in division  2 of the Meath League.

Finally well done to Dave Hall, runner up in the Meath Champion of Champions competition.

Bowls is finished for the season and will return in September. For more information contact Rosie on 01-8412086.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

Under 12 Girls Challenge matches shall take place on Sunday, 5^th May at 12 noon at GAA Grounds Stamullen. St. Patrick’s v Fingallians.

Under 16 Div. 3 Boys Football League takes place on Tuesday, 7^th May at GAA Grounds, Stamullen. St Patrick’s v Killary Emmet’s.

3. ‘ B’ League Div. 2 Adult Football takes place on Wednesday, 8^thMay at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 9pm. St. Patrick’s v Moynalvey.
4. Under 16 Hurling League takes placeon Thursday, 9^th May at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 7pm. St. Patrick’s /St. Colmcille’s v O’ Mahony’s/Wolfe Tones.
5. Breaga Cup: Inter Schools Hurling Competition takes place on Friday, 10^th May at GAA Grounds Stamullen from 10am – 2.15pm.  Schools taking part:  St. Patrick’s, Stamullen;  Realt na Mara, Donnycarney; Whitecross, St Molaga’s, Balbriggan; Gaelscoil an Bhradain Feasa, and St Mary’s, Drogheda.
6. Under 12 Hurling League Roinn Dtakes place in Trim on Saturday, 11^th May at 12.30 pm. Trim v St Patrick’s/ St. Colmcille’s
7. Under 12 Hurling League Roinn A. shall takes place in Navan on Saturday, 11^thMay at 2 pm. O‘ Mahony’s  v St/ Patrick’s.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 30/04/2019.  Numbers drawn: 10, 12, 27, 29. Weekly winners: Michael Mooney, Hilda McDonnell, Theresa Boylan, Bernie Hagan, Maree Fox. No Jackpot Winner. Weekly Winners:Next week’s Jackpot: €4,000.

Diocesan News

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 9^th to 14^th September 2019. Bookings can be made with Pilgrimage Abroad Ltd, Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2. Tel 01-6359300. email: info@pilgrimagesabroad.ie. (See Noticeboards for more information).

Meath Lourdes Hospitality Group

If parishioners know any Hospital pilgrims who would like to travel to Lourdes, from 9^th to 14^th September, and need some help with the fare, please contact Lily on 087-6978783

Irish Guide Dogs

Over Easter, two hampers were raffled in Stamullen in aid of Irish guide dogs for the blind.  Both organised by Paula Reid of Bellewstown:  Lesley Finglas won the Easter Hamper in  Whyte’s.  The raffle for the hamper raised €140.  Lisa Fennell won the hamper in Dunne’s, Centra. That Hamper raffle raised €160.

Congratulations to the two winners and thanks to Gary in Centra and Brendan of Whyte’s Pub.  Special thanks to Paula and all who bought tickets.

Free Basic technology classes

Free basic iphone, ipad, smartphone, tablet training available in all areas.  If you would like to book a place please call Angela on 046-9280790.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 4^th   6:00 pm People of the Parish

Sunday, 5^th        10:00 am Nicky & Bridie Crowe

John Mooney

Rory Ryan (3 Ann)

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Thursday 10:00 am Peter Collins

Saturday, 11^th  11:00 am First Communion Ceremony for St. Patrick’s NS

Ceremony will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Gormanston

6:00 pm Brian McConville

Joey &Marie Whyte

Sunday, 12^th   10:00 am

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 4^th     7:00 pm Gerard Mackin

Hubert & Agatha Hoey

Sunday, 5^th         11:30 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Friday 10:00 am John Farrelly

Saturday, 11^th  7:00 pm

Sunday, 12^th   11:30 am