Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes 12^th to 17^th September

This is a special year for the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.   The first pilgrimage travelled in 1948 and this year we are celebrating 70 years. During those years many sick people have been able to go to Lourdes with the assistance of volunteers who attend to the needs of pilgrims. It is a bringing together of people from all over the Diocese and it is an experience of grace and joy and healing for so many people.

This year also marks a special celebration in Lourdes itself; it is 160 years ago since our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette. The grotto in Lourdes, the water, the baths, the processions, the Eucharist, the candles, the music, the gathering of people from all over the world are all part of a special place where pilgrims experience the healing presence of God and hearts are uplifted.

This Wednesday, 12^th September, the pilgrimage will once again travel to Lourdes with Bishop Deenihan and Bishop Smith, our sick, our volunteer staff and pilgrims. The pilgrimage is possible because of the generosity of so many people, it is a time of blessing and grace for our entire Diocese. Please keep the pilgrims in your prayers as they carry with them the intentions of so many people and lay them into the hands of our Lord through the intercession of Mary.   Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:  Stamullen €         1160.00

Weekly envelopes:    Stamullen €         405.00

Julianstown € 445.00

Sacraments in the Parish:  Baptism

This weekend we welcome in Baptism: Caoimhe Delaney, Harry McKenna and Reece & Kyle Sookun.  May newly baptised children always know and love Jesus as their friend.   We ask parishioners to pray for these children and their familes.

Adoration

• Adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament  resumes in Stamullen on Thursday 13^thSeptember following 10 am Mass.  If you wish to to add your name to our present list please contact Teresa on 087-6757581 or Sheila on 086-058580.
• Adoration will return in Julianstown on Wednesday next, 12^thSeptember from 9 am and continue after 10 am Mass.

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, starting this Monday, 3^rd September.

Children’s Liturgy Julianstown

Children’s liturgy has returned to St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown every Sunday during 11:30am Mass.

Children will take home a Consent Form this week.  We would appreciate if parents/guardians could complete same and return next week.

• Children’s Litury in Stamullen and Julianstown would appreciate more help!  Ifyou 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.

SOSAD Cake Sale Fund Raiser

Fiona Gallagher will host a Cake Sale in aid of SOSAD on Saturday, 15^th September before and after 6 pm Mass in the Parish Centre, Stamullen.   If you would like to donate some baked goods Fiona would be very grateful.  Please leave your donations into the Church from 5 pm on Saturday.  Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Naul Bridge Club

Naul Bridge Club resumes Thursday, 13^th September in the old Library from 7.20 pm (Directions: half way up Naul village on the right hand side).

Rosary on the Coast for Life and Faith, Ireland

Following the passing of the referendum removing the protection for unborn babies in Ireland we ask you to come and pray the Rosary on the Coasts of Ireland on October 7th, 2018 for the protection of unborn babies & for the strengthening of the Catholic Faith here. Sign up to a location in Ireland.
www.coastalrosaryireland.ie

East Meath Active Retirement

East Meath Active Retirement will resume their weekly meetings on Thursday, 13^th September, in the Meeting Rooms St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Julianstown at 2.30 p.m. New Members welcome.

Meath LSP

Meath LSP are setting a national record for the most people taking part in a chair based exercise class in Ireland. The event takes place on Wednesday 19^th September at 11.15am in Simonstown GAA Centre, Navan, be a part of this great event. To book a place(s) contact Ruairí 0n 046-9067337.

Stamullen Road Club

This weekend the All Ireland Master A40 championship will be held at Shannon and the club will be represented by Craig Sweetman. We wish him Good Luck!

Stamullen Bowls Club

Bowls has returned to St. Patrick’s GAA Centre on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 8 to 10 pm.

Why not come along any Tuesday or Thursday 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.

St. Patrick’s GF & HC – Club News

Under 15 Girls Football League takes place on Sunday morning at 11.30am at GAA Grounds Stamullen. St Patrick’s v Simonstown.

Under 9s Girls Football  League takes place on Sunday at 11am at GAA Grounds Stamullen. St Patrick’s v Walterstown.

3. ‘B’ Championship Preliminary Quarter Final takes placeon Sunday, 9^th September at 11am at GAA Grounds Ardcath.  St. Patrick’s v Donghmore /Ashbourne.
4. Under 15 Boys League takes placeon Monday, 10^th September at 7.30pm at GAA Grounds Stamullen.  St Patrick’s v Round Towers.
5. Minor Football Championship takes placeon Tuesday, 11^th  September at 7pm at GAA Grounds Stamullen. St. Patrick’s v Jenkinstown Gaels.
6. Under 13 Boys League takesplace on Wednesday, 12^th  September at 7pm at St Patrick’s Classical School Grounds Navan.  Simonstown v St Patrick’s.
7. Feis Cup Round 1 takesplace on Friday, 14^th September at GAA Grounds Stamullen at 8pm.  St Patrick’s v Moynalvey.

St.  Patrick’s Club – Lotto

Drawn on 04/09/2018. Numbers drawn: 4,14,19,24.  Weekly winners: Colm & Andy, Hubert Reynolds, Grace Cowley, Patricia Arnold, Mary Nally. Next week’s Jackpot: €9,300.

IBTS (Irish Blood Transfusion Service)

The opportunity to give blood will arise at Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa, Bettystown on Monday, 10^th September from 5-8:30 PM.

It is important that we remember that many patients in hospitals need our blood and this need never ceases.

Learn to Jive

Jiving Lessons starting this Wednesday, 12^th September in Glenside Hotel, Drogheda. Beginners at 7:30pm, Improvers at 8:45pm. Great exercise and no partner required.

For more details, contact Declan from GetUp andJive on 087-7557163.

Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra

The Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra will perform in the TLT on Sunday, 16^th September at 7:30 pm  in aid of two Drogheda charities: The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre and ABACASS Special School for Children with Autism.  Tickets: €20.  (Please see notice boards for more information).

Anam Cara – Bereavement Support

Anam Cara North Dublin, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday, 19^th September at 7:30pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, Co. Dublin.

This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As we will need to confirm numbers for tea/coffee, etc, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Tuesday 18^th September or call the Information Line on 085-2888 888.

Friends of Autism and ADHD

Aspergers Training 2 Day Course in The Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan on 22^nd and 29^th September from 10 am to 4 pm. This training is open to all Parents, Concerned Family members, Carers, Teachers, SNA’s, Childcare Workers. Fee €60 for professionals, €30 for parents for 2 day Course. email adhdfingal@gmail.com or call: 01-8495670.

St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen

Saturday, 8^th         6:00 pm Patsy & Margaret Clarkin

Sunday, 9^th   10:00 am Monica & James Gilligan

Tuesday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Thursday 10:00 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Saturday, 15^th 6:00 pm Anne McConville (1 Ann)

Shayna Gifford

Peter Leonard

Sunday, 16^th    10:00 am

St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown

Saturday, 8^th           7:00 pm Hannah Fitzpatrick

Sunday, 9^th           11:30 am People of the Parish

Wednesday 10:00 am Celebrants Intentions

Friday 10:00 am Triumph of the Cross

Saturday, 15^th    7:00 pm Gerry & Bridie Draper

Kevin & Rose Reid

Hilda & Jimmy McGuinness

Sunday, 16^th           11:30 am Jim Smyth

Una McCormack