Bingo Night

The next Parish Bingo Night will take place in the City North Hotel next Wednesday, 10^th May at 8 pm.  Looking forward to seeing you all for what is always a great fun night ….

Newsletter

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

Trócaire

Trócaire boxes can be returned to the Church or Parish Office.  For security reasons please leave boxes in churches during Mass times only.

First Communion Day – Stamullen

Congratulations to the children from St. Patrick’s NS who made their First Holy Communion this Saturday. We would like to thank their teachers and all who helped prepare them for this special day.

First Holy Communion ceremony will take place in St. Mary’s church, Julianstown next Saturday, 13^th May at 11 am for Children from Whitecross NS.

We ask parishioners to pray for these children and all the children from the parish who are preparing to take their First Communion this year.

Parish Pilgrimage

There are still some spaces available if you are interested in joining the Parish Pilgrimage

We are travelling from 11^th-16th August and the cost is €850 p.p.s. (€25 per night single supplement). Booking Forms available in both Churches.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory: €          655.00

Envelopes Stamullen €        1445.00

Envelopes Julianstown €          330.00

Adoration

All welcome to spend some time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament through the day in Julianstown on Wednesday from 9 am and continuing after 10 am Mass.

Adoration returns in Stamullen on Thursday 27^th April after 10 am Mass  to 5pm.

Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock

The annual Stamullen/Julianstown Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, 21^st May this year. The cost of the day is €30, and this includes tea/coffee and sandwiches on the way down in The Longford Arms Hotel. The bus will leave Stamullen at 7:45am, and Julianstown at 8am.  Contact Ann on 01-8411267, Mary on 086-2309910 or Colm on 086-8056138 to reserve your seat. Non-Pioneers are VERY welcome to join us on this special day!!

The True Light Prayer Group

If you who have a desire to seek God in His word and in prayer why not come along to our Prayer Meeting on Tuesdays from 8-9.30pm in the Parish Centre, Stamullen.

Meath Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Our Lady`s Shrine at Knock takes place on Sunday 13^th August 2017 and will be led by Bishop Michael Smith and the choir for the Mass is the Meath  Diocesan Choir.

St. Oliver’s Pilgrim Walk

St. Oliver’s Pilgrim Walk is organised by the Knights of St. Columbanus and involves a pilgrim walk around Drogheda’s seven beautiful churches (3.2Km). It takes place this year on Friday, 26^th May and Saturday, 27^th May starting at Our Lady of Lourdes Church via, St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, Augustinian Church, St. Mary’s, Holy Family Church, St. Mary Magdalene’s Dominican Church and finishing at St. Peter’s Church where the Shrine of St. Oliver Plunkett and his holy relics are located.

Pilgrims can complete the walk on either day between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm or it can be completed over the two days.

Anam Cara

Anam Cara, the national organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday, 10^th May from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.  This is a free event. We will need to confirm numbers for event, so please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Tuesday 9^th May or call 01-4045378.

Julianstown Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

The Julianstown Baby and Toddler group are delighted to advise that the group will now operate on two mornings a week.  The existing Wednesday morning session continues as usual in the Julianstown Community centre but from Friday, 5^th  May a second session will run in the Julianstown Parish Rooms on the Laytown Road.  Come and have a cuppa while your little one interacts with other children. All welcome. €3e a family. Join us from 9.30-11.30 am.  For further information contact Erica 087-4269077.

Stamullen Road Club

This weekend the cycle race events will be taking place at Moy, Co. Tyrone with the Tour of Ulster 3-Day.  The O’Leary Stone Kanturk: 3-Day and on Sunday the Frank O’Rourke Memorial in Camross, Wexford. On Tuesday 2^nd May the Mondello series will be taking place at 7:30pm.

Star of the Sea AC

Results:  Derek Hussey had a great win in the Navan Road Club Summer League on Tuesday night.  In the McNally Swords H/C League, Arek Klus finished (2^nd) and Sean Landers (6^th).

This week’s racing: Saturday, Dunsany GP, Sign On at Dunsany GAA H/Q and race starts at 11 am.

Sunday: Tour of Mournes, Sign-On at Newry Sports Centre and race starts at 10:30.

Tuesday: Navan Road Club League and Mondello Series. (7:30pm).

Friday: Banbridge Criterium (7 pm).

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 02/05/2017. No Winner. Numbers drawn: 4,7,8,21.  Weekly Winners:  Dinah Black, Neil Rowe, Clare & Sebastian, Joe Halpin,Myra O’Flaherty. Next Jackpot: €2,400.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Div 1‘A’ League on Saturday, 6^th May at the GAA Grounds Stamullen at 7pm. St. Patrick’s v Wolfe Tones.
2. Under 16 Boys League on Tuesday,9^th May at 7.30pm in Kilcloon.  Jenkinstown Gaels v St. Patrick’s.
3. Div 1 League on Wednesday, 10^thMay at 7.30pm in Navan. O’ Mahony’s v St. Patrick’s
4. Mature Movers exercise programme for Adults (50+) will commence at St. Patrick’s GAA Centre at 2pmon Wednesday 17^th May.  The first class free and cost for a 6 week session will be advised on the night.  All welcome to attend.  For further information please contact Ruairi on 046-9067337 or email rmurphy@meathcoco.ie.

5.Under 16 Girls League Shield Final takes place on Sunday 7^th  May in Dunganny at 10am.  St. Patrick’s v Ratoath. Best of luck to players and mentors.

Meath Laterlife Network

Meath Laterlife Network are hosting free Roadshow Information Events for over 55s with experts on: Health at Home, Security at Home, Living at Home, Leaving Home. Taking place in the following locations:  St. Mary’s Community Centre, Julianstown on Tuesday 9^th May at 10 am; For further information email laterlifenetworkmeath@gmail.com or contact 046-9280790

Drugs Awareness Talk for Parents

Family Focus is a series of five, 2.5 hr sessions on alcohol and drug awareness in your community to be held in Duleek Courthouse on Tuesdays May 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th and June 6^th from 7.30pm—10pm.  Steps to help keep teens safe from alcohol and drugs.  Get new information Learn new skills Use practical solutions Be assertive in your parenting, teach your children to make healthy choices.  Meath Community Drug & Alcohol   Response Unit. 0864081511 e-mail: mcdar@eircom.net or see www.cadaboutdrugs.ie

Friends of Autism and ADHD

New shop open in Millfield Shopping Centre, (outside unit beside Boston Belle). Come along and find a bargain and help a great cause.