First Holy Communion Ceremonies

We would like to congratulate the children from Whitecross NS who received their First Holy Communion in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown on Saturday.

We ask parishioners to pray for these children and their families.

Sacraments in the Parish:  First Communion

First Communion Ceremonies for children from St. Patrick’s NS will take place next Saturday, 12^th September at 10 am, 12pm and 2pm.

Supporting the Parish     

Total Offertory:                            €     345.00

Weekly Envelopes:    Stamullen     €     415.00

Julianstown:  €     230.00

Weekend Collections

We invite you to place your offerings in the boxes provided at the entry or exit points to both churches.

You may also contribute via the parish website sjparish.ie, click the (red) give button and follow the instructions ensuring you select the box which gives 100% to the parish.

Sunday Mass

Recordings of Sunday Mass are still available on the parish YouTube channel every Sunday at 11am.  If you wish to join, you can Like and subscribe to:

www.youtube.com/chanel/UCMaC1cpFBS-qQ8JGKY PvkOw.

You can also click the link at the bottom left corner of the parish webpage:   sjparish.ie.

Sacraments in the Parish:  Baptism

We have dates available for Baptisms.  Please contact the parish office for more information.

Covid19 Updates

We would like parishioners to be aware that, in line with Government Guidelines on Covid-19, if Fr. Declan feels unwell, and as a result has to self-isolate, masses could be cancelled at very short notice.

Reminders:

Please remember to use the hand sanitisers when entering both churches.

Parishioners should wear face coverings while attending Mass.  (Exceptions can be made for those with medical conditions).

First Friday calls (October)

If parishioners know of anyone who would like Fr. Declan to call to them, please contact the Parish Office.

Safeguarding Children

We would like to remind parishioners that our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Carol McKiernan and Stephen Leonard.  Carol and Stephen can be contacted, in strict confidence, on 01-8412647.

The Meath Diocesan Designated Liason Person (DLP) is Marie O’Sullivan.  Marie can be contacted at 083-3175742 or by e-mail at dlp@dioceseofmeath.ie.

For contact details of TUSLA, Gardai and Agencies offering advice and Support, please see the Notice boards.

CHY Scheme

Thanks to all who have already returned their completed Certificates.

Parishioners will be aware that, as a registered charity, the parish is eligible under the Revenue scheme to claim tax back on donations received.

CHY Certificates have been posted to parishioners who donated over €250 per annum.

If you feel you should have received a Certificate and wish to do participate in the scheme, please contact the parish office.

There is an option to complete a five-year Certificate (CHY4), (you can opt out of this five-year certificate at any time), or an annual Certificate (CHY3) Simply complete and sign your chosen option and return to the parish office, or pop into the box provided in both Churches.

We thank all parishioners for their continued support which is very much appreciated.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 01/09/2020.  Numbers drawn: 2,6,7,30.

Weekly Winners: M & B, Clare & Sebastian, Martins G’children, Darren Hagan, Max Kelly.  Next Week’s Jackpot: €8,800.

Juliantown Village Garden

Julianstown Tidy Towns would really appreciate your help.

If you would like to volunteer to help out with weeding, strimming, mowing in the village garden please come along any Saturday morning at 10.30 am.  Gloves supplied and tea/coffee and ‘socially distanced’ chat after all the work is done!  Thank you!

The Irish Catholic Newspaper

We suspended the Irish Catholic Newspaper in March.

If you would like to purchase a copy of the Irish Catholic each week, please contact Carol at the Parish office (01-8412647 or e-mail secretary@sjparish.ie).  The cost of the paper is €2 and will be available in both churches.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 5^th September                   6:00 pm                  Celebrant’s intention

Sunday, 6^th                                      10:00 am                People of the Parish

Tuesday                                          10:00 am                Special Intention

Thursday                                        10:00 am                Robert White

Saturday, 12^th                         6:00 pm                  Shayna Gifford

Sunday, 13^th                       10:00 am                    James & Monica Gilligan

Brian & Anne McConville

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 5^th September                   11 am & 1 pm         First Communion Ceremonies for

Whitecross School

7:00 pm           Nora Wiseman (1^st Ann)

Alice & James Lynham

Sunday, 6^th                                      11:30 am                Hilda & Jimmy McGuinness

Wednesday                                               10:00 am                Michael & Mary Anne Glynn

Friday                                                       10:00 am                 Celebrant’s Intentions

Saturday, 12^th                                                                          First Communion Ceremonies for

St. Patrick’s School

7:00 pm           Kevin & Rose Reid

Sunday, 13^th                                    11:30 am