R.I.P.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Paul Hynes whose funeral took place during the week.

We ask parishioners to remember the bereaved in your prayers.

Parish Phonelines

Unfortunately, our parish phonelines are still not working.

Vodafone assure us they are working on the problem and we are hoping the issue will be resolved by early next week.

We apologise for the inconvenience.  You can contact us via e-mail at secretary@sjparish.ie in the meantime.

Sacraments in our Parish

First Communion and Confirmation

Our Parish Pastoral Assembly are facilitating the Sacramental Preparation Programme for 2024, beginning with a meeting on Tuesday, 10^th October at 7:30 pm in St. Mary’s Church with a guest speaker and input from the different Parish Committees.

All parents who wish their child to receive the Sacraments and intend to register, are requested to attend this meeting.

We will communicate further information nearer the time.

Baptism

All parents wishing to Register their child for Baptism will be required to attend a Parish Baptism Preparation meeting.

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 3^rd October at 7:30 pm.

For more details on how to register your child/children for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office.

Supporting our Parish

Total Offertory:                             €   930.00

Envelopes:              Stamullen        €   405.00

Julianstown      €   385.00

We are sincerely grateful for your continued support.

Contributions

If you wish to contribute to our Parish, please use the following Account details:

IBAN:   IE85BOFI90354175356829

BIC:     BOFIIE2D

Please state your name in the reference.

Thank you for our consideration.

St. Patrick’s NS

Enrolments are invited for Junior Infants to 2nd class in St. Patrick’s NS, Stamullen.  Please contact the school on 01-98411804.

Mass Times

As advised in previous newsletters, discussions have been taking place at Diocesan level and it is expected that all parishes will be advised to reduce their Mass timetable.

Thanks to all who have already submitted their thoughts and suggestions. We encourage parishioners to share your suggestions regarding reduction of Mass times in our Parish to our Parish office via e-mail to secretary@sjparish.ie or call 01-8412647.

Many agree that in our parish, we don’t have need for four masses at the weekend.  When our Churches are full, the celebration of Mass is a far more enriching experience for all.

East Meath Hospice Association Coffee Morning

Thanks to all who joined us in Whyte’s of Stamullen and The Lime Kiln, Julianstown on Thursday for the East Meath Hospice Association Coffee Morning.

It was a fantastic morning.  All proceeds raised on the day will be used locally by East Meath Hospice Association.

St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto

Jackpot € 4,700 drawn on 19^th  September.  Numbers drawn: 4,5,8,12. No Winner.  Two Match Three Winners:  Paul Fagan and Jack & Ann Enright.  Next week’s Jackpot: €4,800.

Diocesan News

Pioneers

Meath Diocesan Spirituality Afternoon for Pioneers will take place in Franciscan Abbey, Multyfarnham from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, 1^st October 2023.  (See Poster beside Newsletters)

Day retreat for Young Adults (18-40yrs)

Young adults are invited to a Day retreat on Saturday, 30^th September in Dalgan Park, Navan from 10am to 5.30pm.  Cost: €20 (lunch and snacks provided)

Helpful talks, Mass, Confession, Adoration, Spiritual guidance if desired, Walks through woodland. Contact Sr Úna on 090-6481666 / email: youthretreats@gmail.com

‘Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ the Lord’

Introduction to the Bible

Beginning Monday, 2nd October, Fr. John will continue his introduction to the Bible. This year he will introduce the St. John’s Gospel on Mondays at 12 noon.

Each session will last 25 minutes (approx). You can access the talks on www.kellsparish.ie (If you cannot access the talks on the webcam, you are welcome to come to Kells Church to attend in person).  The sessions will be recorded.   For queries, please contact Fr. John on email: jplowebyrne@gmail.com

SMA Novena 2023

In honour of St. Thérèse Of the Child Jesus (Patroness of the Missions) Saturday, 23^rd September to Sunday 1^st October. Daily Mass & Novena Prayers at 10.00am & 7.30pm.  SMA Chapel Dromantine. All Welcome.

Also, via webcam (www.sma.ie).

Mass Schedules

Saturday, 23^rd         St. Patrick’s            5:45 pm

BR.     Moira O’Kelly

AV.       Mark Young

St. Mary’s                  7:00 pm

People of the Parish

Sunday, 24^th          St. Patrick’s              10:00 am       

AV.     Brigid Dunne

                                     St. Mary’s                 11:30 am

AV.     Bridget (Dilly) Grady & DFM Grady  & Kelly Families

AV.      Matt Berrill

AV.      Peter Wilde and Thomas & Anne Whearity and DFM Whearity Family

Tuesday             St. Patrick’s           10:00 am

RD.     Sheila Snow

SI.

Wednesday        St. Mary’s                10:00 am                     All who are sick or in Hospital

Thursday            St. Patrick’s           10:00 am         AV.     Margaret Crawford (1^st Anniversary)

AV.      Maureen Tallon

Friday               St. Mary’s                10:00 am                     Celebrants Intention

  Saturday, 30^th        St. Patrick’s                  5:45 pm         

                                      St. Mary’s                 7:00 pm

AV.     Tom & Nora Wiseman and DFM

AV.      Gillian Barry

AV.       Breda Reilly

Sunday, 1^st             St. Patrick’s             10:00 am        

                                     St. Mary’s                11:30 am