Fr. Adrian Blajuta

We welcome Fr. Adrian who will be here with us in the parish for the month of August.

Fr. Adrian would like an opportunity to meet parishioners.  If you would like to meet him or would like to invite him to call to visit you, please pop into him in the sacristy after mass.

Parish Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi

On Friday next 11^th August, a number of parishioners will head on a Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, led by Fr. Declan.  We hope they have a wonderful few days.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €            705.00

Envelopes:     Stamullen €            390.00

Julianstown €  330.00

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.

Meath Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Our Lady`s Shrine at Knock takes place on Sunday 13^th August. Led by Bishop Michael Smith and the choir for the Mass is the Meath  Diocesan Choir.

Knock Novena and Preparation Programme for World Meeting of Families 2018.

A special gathering to prepare for the World Meeting of Families will take place in Knock on Monday, 21^st August during the Annual Novena of Our Lady of Knock.  The Diocese of Meath will be represented at the gathering by Oliver and Rosemarie Keating and their three young children Enda, Paul and Grace.  Families from around the country are invited to be present in Knock at this celebration.

The World Meeting of Families 2018 invites you and all your family to come along to the launch of the one-year programme of preparation for World Meeting of Families 2018 which will take place at the Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo on Monday, 21^st August 2017, the Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady. The WMOF2018 Official Prayer will be announced on this occasion. This day of celebration will include the celebration of the Eucharist, workshops and faith and fun activities for all the family. The WMOF2018 Icon will be presented at Mass in the Basilica at 3 pm and then begin its journey around the Dioceses of Ireland. www.worldmeeting2018.ie

Lough Derg 2017

You may begin the Three Day Pilgrimage on any day up to and including Sunday, 13^th August. Advance booking is not necessary. Further information available regarding public transport by telephoning Maureen or Lorraine on 071-9851518.Email: info@loughderg.org or check the website www.loughderg.org.

Young Adults! ( 18-40) Retreat

An invitation to come apart from your everyday concerns to reflect on the meaning of life.  Join us at St. Columban’s, Dalgan Park, Navan from 25-27^th August (Fri eve – Sun afternoon).  Retreat theme: ‘I have come that you may have life and have it to the full’.  You can enjoy Peace, Holy Mass, joy in the faith, uplifting talks, adoration, walks in beautiful grounds, friendship.

Cost: donation (own room, all meals).  Contact: Sr Úna 090-6481666   Email: youthretreats@gmail.com.

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.

The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls are on a break for the month of August. We finished up last Monday with a very enjoyable trip to Skerries and a wonderful meal in Whyte’s.

We will resume our meetings on Monday 4^th Sept at 11 am Enjoy the holiday.

Stamullen Road Club

Last week Cian Delaney finished 6^th in the Brendan Campbell Memorial at Donore, Drogheda. (97 riders competed in this race) and on Friday, Cian left Dublin Airport for Los Angelus where he will be competing in the World Police and Fire Games. He will compete in five separate events during the coming week. We wish Cian a safe and enjoyable time.

On Wednesday evening, Sean Landers won the 17^th Round of the McNally Swords Summer League which was held over four laps of the Clonalvy/Garristown circuit.

Fixtures: Saturday, Navan Road Club will host the Mountnugent GP, starting at 7 pm.

Sunday: Oldcastle GP, starting in Oldcastle at 1 pm.

Bank Holiday event: Suir Valley three Day at Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 01/08/2017.  Numbers Drawn:15,16,22,24.  Weekly Winners: Connor Curtis, Anne Doyle, Siobhan Keegan, Mary Sweeney and Alan Vickers.  Next week’s Jackpot:  €3,800.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Div. 1 ‘A’ League on Monday, 7^thAugust at6pm at the GAA Grounds Stamullen.  St. Patrick’s v Dunshaughlin.
2. Under 17 Boys League on Friday,11^th August at 7.30pm at the GAA Grounds Stamullen. St. Patrick’s v St. Mary’s/Slane.
3. Junior ‘B’ Football Championship on Saturday,12^th August at 5.30pm in Rathkenny. St. Patrick’s v Nobber.

Stamullen Tidy Towns 

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

Gormanston Beach Clean-up

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

Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe

A group known as the ‘Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe’ have launched a Campaign for One Million Rosaries and One Million Visits to the Blessed Sacrament to offer to our Lady of Guadalupe (Feast Day 12^th December) to beg her for the Miracle which is needed to save the 8^th amendment.

There is a sheet on the Noticeboard which you can complete if you wish to take part in this campaign.

Pro Life Trust

The Annual church gate collection will take place this weekend  5^th and 6^th August in Stamullen and Julianstown.

It is imperative that both mothers and babies continue to be protected by the 8^th amendment.  Every life is precious.

Our prayers are essential to protect Ireland from the horrors of abortion.  Please help – all donations gratefully received.  Thank you.

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).

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.

Newsletter

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

MASSES

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 5^th August 6:00 pm Bernard, Elizabeth & Richard Mullen

Sunday, 6^th  10:00 am Seamus Carey (1 Ann)

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrants Intention

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrants Intention

Saturday, 12^th     6:00 pm

Sunday, 13^th    10:00 am William, Julia and Anthony Reilly

Cora Woods and Mary Murphy

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 5^th  7:00 pm Ellen Gallagher

Paddy & Monica Woods

Eamon & Josephine Delany

Sunday, 6^th  11:30 am Mark Dowling

James Murray, Briarleas

Wednesday 10 am Celebrants Intention

Friday 10 am Celebrants Intention

Saturday, 12^th     7:00 pm Madeline Darby

Kitty Galligan

Micheline Lappin Greene

Nancy Baxter

Sunday, 13^th     11:30 am Rose, William, Rita & Liam Murtagh