Published 24 September 2025
Sacramental preparation
As mentioned previously, our Parish Pastoral Council have been working on our Parish Preparation Programme for the Sacraments next year.
With this in mind, we would like to advise the date for the Parents/guardians talk and introduction is Tuesday, 7th October at 7:30 pm in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown.
Parents/Guardians of children preparing for Confirmation and First Confession/First Communion are invited to attend.
At that meeting we will prepare a List for future correspondence.
This is a very exciting year for your child, your family and our Parish and we look forward to walking side by side with you on this journey of faith.
May the Lord bless us all, as we share in the Love of God together.
We ask parishioners to pray for the children and their families as they prepare for the Sacraments next year.
Confirmation
Our Parish Confirmation Ceremonies will take place on Monday, 23rd March 2026.
First Communion
Dates for First Communion will be available on/after the 7th October meeting.
Supporting our Parish
Weekend of 13th / 14th September
Total Offertory: € 832.00
Envelopes: Stamullen € 337.00
Julianstown € 300.00
If you wish to support our parish via standing order, please use the following Account details:
BIC: BOFIIE2D
IBAN: IE85BOFI90354175356829
(Please state your name in the reference).
Cheques can be made payable to Stamullen Julianstown Parish
Your support of our parish is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Missionary Group Visit
A missionary group from Bethlehem/The Holy Land are present in our Churches this weekend. They will have religious articles: Crucifixes, Rosary Beads, Plaques and Nativity Cribs, made out of olive wood in Bethlehem to sell. Proceeds will help and support poor Christians families. Your support will be very much appreciated.
EMHA Coffee Morning
Join us for our Annual Coffee Morning (as part of the National Coffee Morning).
Come along to Matt the Threshers on Thursday, 25th September from 9am to 12pm.
Admission €5 – Raffle on the day.
All funds raised in aid of East Meath Hospice Association.
Looking forward to seeing you…
Diocesan News
- Retreat for Young Adults (18-40yrs)
Dalgan Park, Navan on Saturday 4th October (10am - 5.30pm). Why not join us for Prayer, Holy Mass, friendship in the faith, Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring talks, confession/personal chat if desired, all in lovely surroundings.
Cost: €20 (suggested) with lunch and tea breaks provided. Contact: Sr Úna on 090-6481666, Michael on 086-2453123 or email youthretreats@gmail.com.
- Marriage Enrichment Weekend
Marriage enrichment weekend takes place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November in Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. To book check out - www.marriageencounter.ie.
Meath Pioneers
Diocesan Spirituality Afternoon for Pioneers on Sunday 5th October, from 2pm to 5pm in Franciscan Abbey, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath.
Meath Cares
Come along to Athboy Convent Community Centre (Townparks, Kildalkey Road, Eircode C15 P280) on Wednesday, 8th October from 11 am to 2:30 pm for a showcase and taster session - “Meath Cares About Older People”
Come and get information on services available in the county across a wide sector, including nutrition, safety in the home, physical health, mental health and technology for older people etc.
The event will have a display of stands with relevant information and there will be a number of talks given on the day.
Other News
Mick the Barber – Remembrance Night
Join us on Friday, 19th September from 8pm in St Patrick’s GAA, Stamullen - ‘One for the Road’ - A Remembrance Night for Mick the Barber. With proceeds in aid of East Meath Hospice Association.
Draw on the night for €2,000 Holiday Voucher (Entry with Ticket).
Tickets are available in Centra, Whytes, St. Patrick’s GAA, Ozzy Barbers and Farrells Butchers.
Raffle and Prizes on the night. We will also have a head to head auction for signed and framed Louth/Meath Jerseys.
St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto
Jackpot € 1,700 drawn on 16th September. Numbers drawn: 6,9,18,28. No Winner. Four match three winners: Sarah Sambroooks, Ed Brady, Deborah Gordon, Lillian Dunne. Next week’s Jackpot: €1,800.
St Mary’s Diocesan School, Drogheda
Calling former pupils of the class of '75 of St. Mary's Diocesan School, (formerly CBS) Drogheda! Come and celebrate a remarkable milestone on Wednesday ,24th September, gathering to mark 50 years since they said farewell to their alma mater.
Proceedings will commence with some speeches and formalities at 7:30pm in the school, retiring afterwards to The Pheasant Inn for light refreshments, reminiscing and some music.
The organising committee has managed to contact most of the past pupils concerned and some of the former teachers will join with them as they go reeling in the years. Contact Tomás Hodgins @ 0872753807.
Mass Schedule
Saturday, 20th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Brigid Dunne / Shayna Gifford
Sunday, 21st St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Martin Hartford
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Hilda & James McGuinness / Audrey Gilshenan
Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10 am SI. Special Intention
Wednesday St. Mary’s 10 am SI. Special Intention
Thursday St. Patrick’s 10 am SI. People of our Parish
Friday St. Mary’s 10 am SI. Special Intention / Carol McGinty
Saturday, 27th St. Mary’s 7 pm AV. Robert & Maura McCabe
Sunday, 28th St. Patrick’s 10 am SI. Special Intention
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Matt Berrill / Brigid (Dilly) Grady WA