Published 4 September 2023
R.I.P.
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Maureen Tallon and Fr. Eamonn O’Brien, retired Parish Priest Priest of Rochfortbridge, whose funerals took place during the week.
We ask parishioners to remember the bereaved in your prayers.
Baptismal Preparation Team
We are delighted to welcome Parents to our first Parish Baptismal Preparation meeting which will take place this Tuesday, 5th September in St. Patrick’s Pastoral Centre, Stamullen.
All parents wishing to bring their child for Baptism will be required to attend a Parish Baptism Preparation meeting.
If you would like to register your child/children for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office.
Ceremonies in our Parish
Baptism
Recently we welcomed in Baptism: Mea Quinn Mannion and Carl Murray.
We ask Parishioners to pray for all children and their families.
Marriage
We would like to congratulate Nuala Davis and Andrei Sendrea who were married in our Parish this weekend.
Wedding Preparations
If you are planning a Wedding. Please contact the Parish Office and we will advise you of the procedures involved.
Contact the Parish Office to advise of your intention to marry, to make sure the Church is available for your preferred date. (Naturally the earlier you do this the better). At that time, we will advise on the next steps:
For couples who are getting married, you need to meet the priest of the parish you are residing in for the past six months, to complete all the necessary paperwork (Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form) which is the responsibility of the Bride and Groom.
Please note that this must be done at least three months before the wedding.
Supporting our Parish
Total Offertory: € 845.00
Envelopes: Stamullen € 250.00
Julianstown € 340.00
We are very 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.
Altar Servers
We are delighted to invite our young parishioners from fourth to sixth class to become Altar Servers and we hope parents/grandparents will encourage them to join this wonderful group of young people who will assist with the celebration of Mass.
Altar serving is a lovely way for children to express their active participation in both the faith and the life of our parish.
Parents/guardians of these children will be fully involved in signing in and out all aspects of Altar serving. Also, our Parish Team will always adhere to Safeguarding guidelines in our Diocese.
Please chat to Fr. Brendan or contact Carol in the Parish office if you have any questions or would like to express an interest in becoming an Altar Server in our Parish.
Dear Lord,
As our students begin a new school year,
We pray that you will keep them in your care.
Send your Spirit to open their minds
to all that is true and beautiful and good.
Help them to see the gifts and talents
you have given them
and to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge
and wisdom.
Help them to be kind to others
and lead others to be kind to them.
Give their teachers patience and understanding
and help them teach
what is just and true.
Send your angels to guide and guard all
children and to keep them from harm.
Open their young hearts to your presence
and enfold them
in your peace and protection.
Hold them in the palm of your hand
and bring them home safely at day’s end.
Amen.
St. Patrick’s GFHC Lotto
Jackpot € 4,400 drawn on 28th August. Numbers drawn: 2, 5, 19, 24. No Winner. One Match Three Winner: Patricia Arnold. Next week’s Jackpot: €4,500.
Mass Schedules
Saturday, 2nd
St. Patrick’s 5:45 pm RD. Robert (Bob) Rooney
St. Mary’s 7:00 pm AV. Thomas & Hannah Fitzpatrick
Sunday, 3rd
St. Patrick’s 10:00 am AV. Jarlath Folan and DFM Folan Family
St. Mary’s 11:30 am People of the Parish
Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10:00 am RD. Dr. Owen Barry
Wednesday St. Mary’s 10:00 am RD. Bill Murphy
Thursday St. Patrick’s 10:00 am Our Parish List of the Dead
Friday St. Mary’s 10:00 am The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, 9th
St. Patrick’s
5:45 pm AV. Shayna Gifford
BR. Robert White
AV. Anne & Alex Hutcheson
St. Mary’s 7:00 pm
Sunday, 10th
St. Patrick’s 10:00 am MM. Tom Roe
St. Mary’s 11:30 am AV. Hilda & James McGuinness