R.I.P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Ann Bissett, sister of Rhena Martin, whose funeral took place during the week.

Please remember all bereaved in your prayers.

Annual Remembrance Mass

Our Annual Parish Remembrance Mass will take place on Saturday, 19^th November at 5:45 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Stamullen and at 7 pm in St. Mary’s Church Julianstown.

During this Mass we will remember our loved ones and friends who have died, we will also remember all who have died in tragic circumstances in our Country during the year and those who died tragically in Creeslough.

November List of the Dead

List of the Dead envelopes are available in the Church.  You can return your envelope by placing it in the box at the top of the Church during mass times, popping in into the basket, or you can give it to Fr. Brendan or drop it in to Carol in our Parish office.  All on the list of the dead will be prayed for during 10 am mass on the First Friday of every month and at all Masses during the month of November.

Heating in St. Patrick’s Church

We regret to advise that the Heating system in St. Patrick’s Church still isn’t working.  We apologise for the inconvenience.  Hopefully our Church will be warm and cosy again, very soon.

Ceremonies in the Parish:  Confirmation

Parish Confirmation Ceremonies will take place on Monday, 27^th February 2023 at 10 am for our young parishioners from St. Patrick’s NS and 12 pm for our young parishioners from Whitecross NS.

Ceremonies in the Parish: First Communion

Holy Communion Ceremonies will take place in the Parish on Saturdays, 22^nd April and 6^th May 2023 at 10 am.

Children from Whitecross School will be invited on 22^nd April and children from St. Patrick’s School will be invited on 6^th May.  Please keep an eye on our Parish Newsletter for more information regarding Preparation for these Ceremonies.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Ministers of the Eucharist are invited to attend a short meeting this Tuesday, 18^th October in St. Patrick’s Church Stamullen at 7:30 pm.

Thank you to all who attended last Tuesday.

If you would like to become a Minister of the Eucharist, please contact Fr. Brendan, or Carol in our Parish Office. We would be delighted to welcome you.

Baptismal Team

We will hold a meeting for our new Parish Baptismal Team soon.

Please pop into Fr. Brendan after Mass if you wish to get involved or contact Carol in the Parish Office.

Supporting the Parish

Total Offertory:                           €  815.00

Weekly Envelopes:    Stamullen      €  465.00

Julianstown    €  225.00

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

Contributions

If you wish to contribute to the upkeep of our parish by bank transfer, our account details are:          IBAN:  IE85 BOFI 9035 4175 3568 29

BIC:    BOFIIE2D

Please state your name in the Reference for the Transfer.

• Cheques: For accurate lodgement purposes, as per bank instructions, please ensure cheques are made payable to Stamullen Julianstown Parish.
• If you would like to donate to the Parish by Standing Order, please contact our parish office.
• Donations can also be made through the Donate button on our Parish Website sjparish.ie

Invitation

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Webcam St. Patrick’s Church

To view the Web-cam go to Parish Website sjparish.ie and click the button or check out:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCZVbw1rSEGKMI8f4wbcVn9A

World Mission Sunday

Next Sunday, 23^rd October, is World Mission Sunday which is Holy Father’s annual appeal to support overseas mission and missionaries. It takes place in every  parish worldwide where the Church is present.

In Ireand, Missio Ireland is tasked with organising the Mission Sunday collection.  Missio Ireland is the Pope’s official charity for overseas Mission.

You will have a special envelope in your box for Mission Sunday, you can also donate €4 by phone by texting Mission to 50300.  Alternatively donate at www.missio.ie or call Missio on 01-4972035.  To learn more, go to Missio.ie.

St. Patricks GFHC Lotto

Jackpot: €2,300. Drawn: 11^th October. Numbers Drawn: 2, 5, 14, 28. No Jackpot Winner. Two Match three winners:  Mary McGinness & Susan Whearety. Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,400.