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Stamullen & Julianstown Parish · Co. Meath
Parish Newsletter

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 16th August 2026

Sunday 16 August 2026

Published 17 August 2026

R. I. P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Jim Carolan, whose funeral took place this weekend.

Please remember the Bereaved in your Prayers

‘Tea’ and Fellowship

Following the success of first Tea and Fellowship gathering, we our Parish Pastoral Council would like to invite you to join fellow parishioners for light refreshments after 7pm Vigil Mass in St. Mary’s Church next Saturday 22nd August.

This is an opportunity to meet your fellow parishioners and have a chat.

Sacraments in our Parish

Confirmation and First Communion Day are very significant days not just for the Candidates, their families but also for and our Parish.

Receiving the Sacraments is not just about the Day of the Ceremony, it is about you as parents/guardians, together with your children, and supported by your fellow parishioners, continuing on the ongoing journey of faith that you started together at Baptism.

Confirmation

We are delighted to advise that following notification from Bishop Tom our Confirmation Ceremonies will take place on Thursday, 25th February 2027.

  • Our CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Meeting for parents/guardians will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown on Monday, 7th September at 7:30 pm.

The Confirmation Pack (including Enrolment Forms) will be distributed at this Meeting.

  • Our Parents meeting for PREPARATION for First Communion will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown on Tuesday, 10th November at 7:30 pm.

A First Communion pack, (including Enrolment Forms for First Communion) will be distributed at this Meeting.

  • Attending these Parents Preparation Meetings is essential as you will receive all the information regarding the upcoming Sacraments.

You will you receive information about preparation for Ceremony (and dates for preparation Masses etc.,).

Receiving the Sacrament is a continuation of growing in the Love of God which you started with your children at Baptism.

Please keep an eye on our Parish Newsletter for news and updates.

Stamullen Cemetery

Mass for our deceased loved ones in Stamullen Cemetery will take place this

Thursday, 20th August at 7:30 pm.

Please invite family and friends and let all know.

Supporting our Parish

Weekend of 8th / 9th August

Total Offertory: € 863.00

Envelopes Stamullen: € 306.00 Envelopes Julianstown: € 293.00

  • If you wish to support our parish via standing order or EFT, please use the following Account details: BIC: BOFIIE2D

IBAN: IE85BOFI90354175356829

(Please remember to state your name in the reference)

Cheques can be made payable to Stamullen Julianstown Parish

Thank You

We continue to receive donations towards the Projects which have been undertaken in our Parish, which is very much appreciated.

These projects benefit everyone and we would like to thank all who support our Parish with special donations and indeed for your contributions every week.

Your continued support of our parish is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Local News

Men’s Camino

Every Camino changes us in ways we don't expect, every man needs one. Join men from across Ireland on Saturday 12th September for a 25km pilgrimage through the Boyne Valley, beginning in Drogheda. The day includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confession, fraternity, lunch and dinner, with after-dinner speaker Fr. Mark Quinn. Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65 (student €55). Registration, accommodation and details: www.dominicans.ie/events e-mail Enquiries to:

op.evangelisation@gmail.com.

Mass Schedule

Saturday, 15th August

St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Michael & Teresa Heffernan AV. Maureen & James Murray AV. Micheline Lappin Greene AV. Kathleen Caffrey

Sunday, 16th August

St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Anthony Reilly, William & Julia Reilly and DFM Reilly Family / AV. DFM Kit Johnson & DFM

St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Patrick & Phyllis Mullen

Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10 am Celebrant’s Intentions

Wednesday St. Mary’s 10 am RD. Maureen Curran

Thursday St. Patrick’s 10 am GW.

Friday St. Mary’s 10 am All who are bereaved in our Parish

Saturday, 22nd August

St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Seamus (James) Reilly & Kathleen Reilly / Sheila Foley, Tony McCullen & Lee Burford / Eileen Howard / Thomas & Hannah Fitzpatrick

John Collins and Eamon Flynn

Sunday, 23rd August

St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Matthew Kavanagh / Patrick Roe

St. Mary’s 11:30 am