Prayer on the Feast of the Ascension

Lord Jesus, you became man

and came to live among us.

For love of us,

you suffered and died for us.

Because you are God,

you conquered death and rose on the third day.

Today you return to your Father, and our Father,

But you promised to remain with us

till the end of time,

And to send us the Holy Spirit.

We rejoice and thank you, Lord Jesus.

Come Holy Spirit, purify and transform us, Kindle within us the fire of your love.

Amen.

R.I.P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Sean Donnelly, Gormanston.

Please remember all bereaved in your prayers

Blessing of Graves

Blessing of Graves in Moorechurch Cemetery will take place, with Mass at 11:30 am, on Sunday 3^rd July.

Blessing of Graves in Kilsharvan Cemetery will take place at 7 pm on Friday, 15^th July.

Blessing of Graves in neighbouring Cemeteries will take place as follows:

Colpe:           Saturday, 11^th June at 7 pm

Mornington:  Sunday, 12^th June at 7 pm

Reilig Mhuire, Piltown:

Sunday, 19^th June at 7 pm

Tullyallen:     Sunday, 19th June at 11 am.

Calvary:        Sunday, 19^th June at 3 pm

St. Peters, Drogheda:

Friday, 24^th June at 3 pm

Newtown Cross Lawn Cemetery:

Friday, 24^th June at 5 pm

Please alert others outside the parish.

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Baptisms

Last weekend we welcomed in Baptism: Cian Andrews, Harper Cusack, Thomas Davis Sendrea and Evelyn & Dylan Shanley.

May all baptised children know and love Jesus as their friend.

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

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:                            € 800.00

Weekly Envelopes:    Stamullen     € 320.00

Julianstown   € 250.00

Thank you for your continued support which is very much appreciated.

First Friday Calls

Please note First Friday calls for June will take place on Friday, 10^th June.

If you know anyone who is housebound and would appreciate receiving the Sacraments, please contact the parish office or Fr. Brendan.

Trócaire

€250 was received from a donor for Trócaire during the week and this amount has been forwarded to Bishop’s Office. Thank you.

Universal Synod 2021-2023

Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee.  The synthesis can be viewed on www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1^st June.

Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions.  Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each deanery.

As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.

Pre-signed Mass cards

In our Parish when a mass card is signed, be it a mass for the deceased, get well mass, or a special intention, the date in which the mass is to be offered is written on the card and is also published in our bulletin.

The following will be written in the Newsletter:

RD          Recently Deceased

MM         Months Mind

AV          Anniversary

BR          Birthday Remembrance

GW         Get well

SI           Special Intention

PI           Private Intention

Legion of Mary – Eucharistic Adoration

Please see notice board for details about Eucharistic Adoration.

St. Patricks GFHC Lotto

Jackpot: €3,000. Drawn: 17^th May.  Numbers Drawn: 1,17,21,27. No Jackpot Winner. Four Match three winners: Linda Dungan (x2), Suzanne Ledwith, Joan Wogan. Next Week’s Jackpot: €3,100.

Tidy Towns

• Stamullen: We meet every Saturday at 11 am and every Wednesday evening at 7 pm, at the church.  Anyone that wishes to help can contact us on 087-2712651 or any member of the Tidy Towns.
• Julianstown: We meet every Saturday morning from 10.30 am to 1 pm (followed by a cuppa and a chat). Your support is welcome.  Gloves, Bags and Litter Pickers supplied.

Mass Schedules

Saturday, 28^th       St. Patrick’s      6:00 pm         AV.     Brendan Despard and Georgina & James Despard

                               St. Mary’s         7:00 pm         RD.     Eamonn Reilly

Sunday, 29^th          St. Patrick’s     10:00 am       AV.     Andrew & Imelda Mooney

St. Mary’s         11:30 am      AV.     Nano & Patsy Cole (BR)

1.      Margaret Finglas

  Tuesday                St. Patrick’s      10:00 am       RD.     Linda Hughes

 Wednesday          St. Mary’s         10:00 am       RD.     Irene McKenna

 Thursday              St. Patrick’s      10:00 am       RD.     Blathnaid Farrell

  Friday                  St. Mary’s         10:00 am                   List of the Dead

 Saturday, 4^th June  St. Patrick’s   6:00 pm         MM.   Babies Elijah & Grace Singleton

1. Jarlath & Gabriel Folan,

their parents Michael & Bridget Folan

and Uncle Paddy Folan

    St. Mary’s     7:00 pm

Sunday, 5^th                St. Patrick’s   10:00 am       AV.     Alan Bonner

    St. Mary’s    11:30 am       AV.     Nicholas Hughes (1^st Ann)