Published 7 September 2026
R. I. P.
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Joe Boshell and Tom Dowdall, whose funerals took place in our Parish during the week.
Please remember the Bereaved in your Prayers
Sacraments in our Parish
- Our CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Meeting for parents/guardians will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Julianstown this Monday, 7th September at 7:30 pm.
This is a very important meeting, and we are looking forward to welcoming all our Parents/guardians.
The Confirmation Packs (including Enrolment Forms) will be distributed at these Meeting.
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.
- 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.
Baptism
Recently we welcomed Riley Clarke, Sadie Connolly, Sadhbh Dooley and Kacie-Anne Hughes, to our community of Faith.
We pray that the Lord will guide their Parents, Grandparents, and Sponsors in their spiritual care.
Supporting our Parish Weekend of 29th / 30th August
Total Offertory: € 747.00 Envelopes Stamullen: € 234.00 Envelopes Julianstown: € 359.00
- 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
Thank you to 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.
Diocesan News
As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we have received correspondence from our Diocesan Office regarding a second collection for the Care of Sick and Retired Priests.
We will hold this ‘second’ collection at all Masses next weekend of 12th / 13th September.
Local News
EMHA (East Meath Hospice Association)
Join us for Irelands biggest Coffee Morning in aid of East Meath Hospice Association. We will gather in Matt the Threshers, Julianstown from 10 am – 12 pm on Thursday, 24th September. Admission €5. All funds raised locally are used locally. Thank you for your continued support.
Boyne Valley Camino for Men
Every Camino changes us in ways we don't expect, every man needs one. Join men from across Ireland next 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.
A note from Moorechurch Cemetery Committee
It was brought to our attention (Moorechurch Cemetery Committee), during the second week of August, that in the years prior to the establishment of the present Committee, at the request of the owners Meath County Council, a number of graves were allocated by the then gravedigger which had already contained previous burials.
This situation naturally causes great distress and anguish for families when they come to avail of their allocated plot. The matter has caused considerable concern and upset for those directly affected and the present Committee.
To help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, we strongly recommend that all families who have been allocated a grave, prior to the establishment of the current committee, have their plot checked.
If you require any guidance or assistance in checking your plot, please contact the Committee (moorechurchcemetery@gmail.com), who did not allocate existing previous plots, only new plots which were needed post April 2023.
One of the earliest recorded burials in Moorechurch Graveyard took place as far back as 1597, that of Dame Janet Sarsfield. At that time, and for many years afterwards, the practice was generally to mark a grave with a simple stone positioned at the head of the plot.
As a result, some older graves may not be clearly identifiable or may not have the same type of permanent markings that are familiar to us today.
We appreciate that this is a sensitive and concerning matter for families.
The Committee is committed to working with those affected and to doing everything possible to provide clarity and help avoid similar situations in the future.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, 5th September
St. Mary’s 7 pm People of our Parish
Sunday, 6th September
St. Patrick’s 10 am S.I.
St. Mary’s 11:30 am BR. Gerard Maguire / MM. June O’Connell
Tuesday St. Patrick’s 10 am BR. Robert White
DFM. Farrelly Family
Wednesday St. Mary’s 10 am RD. Jim Callaghan
Thursday St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Lucy Moore
Friday St. Mary’s 10 am RD. Agnes Rooney
Saturday, 12th September
St. Mary’s 7 pm MM. Jim Carolan / AV. Shayna Gifford / AV. Kevin & Rose Reid
Sunday, 13th Septemer
St. Patrick’s 10 am AV. Jenna Matthews / Jim Byrne
St. Mary’s 11:30 am