Friday 12^th October

Parishioners are welcome to join staff and pupils from Whitecross School for the Mass for the opening of the School year on Friday, 12^th October at 11 am.  There will be no 10 am Mass on that day.

Parish House & Office

Unfortunately we are still without phone or e-mail in the parish house and office!  A new telegraph pole has been erected so some progress is being made ….! Hopefully we will be back soon.  While we do not have broadband, we are able to access e-mails and parishioners are very welcome to e mail us at: secsj@eircom.net.

We apologise for this inconvenience and thank you, again, for your patience.

Fund Raising Committee

We are delighted to announce we are planning our annual Christmas Bingo in the City North Hotel on Wednesday, 5^th December.  Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:  €           745.00

Weekly envelopes:    Stamullen €         290.00

Julianstown € 210.00

Mass Diary for 2019

The Diary for 2019 is now available.  If you would like to book Masses please contact the parish office.

Adoration

All are welcome to Adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament:

• In Stamullen after10 am Mass every Thursday.  (If you wish to to add your name to our present 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).

Stamullen Choir

Stamullen Choir is looking for new members.  If you would like to join why not come along to Rehearsal night any Monday from 8 – 9.15 pm.

Children’s Liturgy Julianstown

Children’s Liturgy in Stamullen and Julianstown would appreciate more help!  If you are interested in helping out or finding out more, please contact the parish office or feel free to pop into the Liturgy gathering any Sunday morning.

Rosary on the Coast for Life and Faith, Ireland

On Sunday, 7^th October, Feast of the Holy Rosary, Ireland, together with the UK, Australia, USA, Lebanon, Canada and Poland amongst other countries, will form a Holy League of Nations.  We will gather on our coasts and borders to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith.

Together, we are calling on God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our wounded nations and return them to holiness.

All welcome to come and join us at 2 pm on Seafield Beach (Corballis Beach), Julianstown, and/or at 3 pm at Delvin Bridge Beach, Gormanston

The Rosary of Our Lady

The Rosary of Our Lady will be shown on EWTN on Sunday, 7^th October at 4 pm, Thursday, 11^th October at 9 am, Friday, 12^th October at 3 pm and Saturday, 13^th October at 9 pm.

EWTN Catholic TV is available on Sky 588, Virgin Media 815, Eircom Fibre 589 or watch online at www.ewtn.ie.

East Meath Pioneers

East Meath Pioneers are holding a Mass in (see next week’s newsletter) to mark the 45^th Anniversary of the East Meath Pioneer Region on Sunday, 21^st October at 3 pm.

The Celebrant will be Fr. Bernard McGuckian SJ, Central Spiritual Director of the PTAA.  Pioneer Emblems and certifications will be presented to those eligible for membership in various categories:  10, 25, 50 and 60 years.  Followed by Dinner and Dance in Katie’s Kitchen, Donore Road, Drogheda.

For more information contact your local Pioneer Centre or Jim Smith on 087-6501915 or Mary Brady on 086-3592646.  Tickets €25.

St. Patrick’s GAA Fund Raiser

Dress up and join our Monster March, (Sponsored Walk) on Friday, 19^th October at St. Patrick’s GAA Club from 7pm.  Light refreshments after the walk.  Prizes for the Best Dressed…. min. €5 per sponsorship card.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

1. Under 15 Boys league takes place on Monday, 8^thOctober at the GAA Grounds, Stamullen at 7 pm.  St. Patrick’s V Wolfe Tones.
2. Under 9 Girls league on Saturday, 13^thOctober at GAA Grounds, Stamullen at 11 am.  St. Patrick’s V. Colmcille’s.
3. See above for details on our Monster March on Friday, 19^th

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 02/10/2018. Numbers drawn: 8,13,16,17.No Winner. Weekly winners: Kevin Reilly, J. Purfield, S. Farrell, Jerry Scully, Ronan Nolan.   Next week’s Jackpot: €1,200.

Colaiste Na Hinse Parent’s Association

Colaiste Na Hinse Parent’s Association are holding a Quiz Night on Friday, 12^th October at Reddan’s Bar, Bettystown from 8 pm.  Table of four €20.  Raffle on the night.  All welcome.

East Meath Hospice Association

Volunteer drivers needed for East Meath Hospice Association to drive patients to and from hospital appointmens in Dublin and Drogheda.  Contact Lynn on 087-2100036.

Anam Cara

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents is organising a Bereavement Information evening on Wednesday, 17^th October at 7:20 pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. This is a free event open to all bereaved parents.  As we need to confirm numbers please rsvp to info@anamcara.ie before Tuesday, 16^th October or call 085-2888888.

Golden Girls

Why not come along and join us on Monday mornings from 11am to 1pm in the Parish Centre, Stamullen for tea/coffee and good company. All very welcome.

Stamullen Road Club

(Information in future newsletters)

Cúpla Focal

Irish beginners conversational classes resuming shortly!

Join us for a cúpla focal!  Venue: Upstairs in Whyte’s pub, Stamullen. Email cuplafocal2018@gmail.com for further information.  Tá faile roimh chách!  All are welcome. Junior and Leaving Cert students are welcome also!

Meath Laterlife newtwork

Meath Laterlife Network are holding their AGM on Monday, 8^th October from 11am to 1 pm in the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.

Join us for a morning of Information and interaction for people aged 55 and over in Meath.

Attendance is free and light refreshments will be provided. Places are limited therefore booking is essential.

Contact Natasha on 046-9280790, for more information, or email natasha.bagnall@meathpartnership.ie to book your place.

Autumn Day in Dalgan Park

Join us in Dalgan Park with Dr. John Feehan on Saturday, 10^th November when we will be spending the day in nature’s fifth kingdom which will bring us into close contact with the awesome and wonderful world of Fungi.  Unfortunately, fungi are often ignored and unnoticed, but will be changing all that, and you are guaranteed a very informative and enjoyable day.

E-mail Elizabeth at devofficemail@gmail.com for more details.

Stamullen Bowls Club

Why not come along any Tuesday or Thursday from 8 to 10 pm to St. Patrick’s GAA Centre and see if bowls is for you..? Stamullen is proud to have a very successful club and we look forward to meeting new members….For more information contact Rose on 01-8412086.

East Meath Active Retirement

East Meath Active Retirement have resumed their weekly meetings on Thursdays, in the Meeting Rooms, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Julianstown at 2.30 p.m. New Members welcome.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 6^th      6:00 pm Jean (10 Ann) and Jim (5 Ann) Geoghegan

Sunday, 7^th      10:00 am Dickie & Maureen Matthews

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Saturday, 13^th     6:00 pm Edward, James & Richard Boylan

and deceased members of the Boylan Family

Sunday, 14^th     10:00 am Paddy & Patrick Finn

Mary Murphy

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 6^th      7:00 pm George, Pat & Kitty King

Sunday, 7^th             11:30 am People of the Parish

Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Friday 11:00 am Mass for Opening of the Whitecross School Year

and remembering Catriona Kenneally

Saturday, 13^th       7:00 pm Ann & James Burns

Sunday, 14^th             11:30 am