Mass Intentions weekend commencing 28/29 June 2025 - SS Peter & Paul, Apostles | |
Saturday 6.00pm: | May McGrane - Months Memory Mass. Andy Carroll - Anniversary & Josephine Carroll - Birthday Remembrance. Clare Keenan - Anniversary. |
Sunday 10.00am: | Paddy Mathews - Anniversary. |
Sunday 11.30am: | |
Monday 8.45am: | Special Intention. |
Tuesday 10.00am: | Kay Pigott - Anniversary. |
Wednesday 8.45am: | Mass followed by Adoration until 8pm. |
Thursday 10.00am: | |
Friday 8.45am: | List of the Dead. |
Mass Intentions weekend 5/6 July 2025 - Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time | |
Saturday 6.00pm: | |
Sunday 10.00am: | |
Sunday 11.30am: | Donnacha DeBruyn - Months Memory Mass. Peter Gibney - Anniversary. |
R.I.P.: Please pray for Dr. Ralph Hoey, Bayview Mornington who died during the week. | |
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays from 9.30am to 8pm
Confessions
Every Saturday after 6pm Vigil Mass
Baptisms
Contact the Parish Office
Parish Office Hours This Week 30th June - 4th July: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10am - 2pm
Dates for Your Diary
St Oliver Plunkett – 400th Anniversary of his Birth & 50th Anniversary of his CanonisationThis year marks two significant anniversaries in the life of the Church in Ireland and the Diocese of Meath: the 400th anniversary of the birth of St Oliver Plunkett on 1st November 1625, and the 50th anniversary of his canonisation in 1975.
To mark these occasions, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Tom Deenihan, with the priests of the Diocese of Meath at Loughcrew, the birthplace of St Oliver, on Sunday, 29th June at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this special celebration in honour of our diocesan saint and martyr. Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All-Ireland, Most Reverend Eamonn Martin will be the homilist.St Oliver Plunkett Exhibition takes place in Civic Office, Fair Street, Drogheda.
Open Monday – Friday 10 am – 4pm from 9th June - 6th JulySt Oliver Artefacts and Memorabilia – some on public display for the first time.
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Adults 50+ beach activity morning, Wednesday July 2nd 11am – 1pm. Cost €5, contact Paula Cunningham, Meath Local Sports Partnership if interested in attending 0873306034*******************************************
Church Cleaning:Will take place on Thursday next 3rd July at 10.30am.
Refreshments after.
All volunteers very welcome.
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East Meath Meals on Wheels Annual Golf Classic to raise much need funds to supply hot meals weekly in our community
takes place on Friday 4th July at Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club.
Here are some suggestions of how you can help:-
Teams of 4 - €120. Sponsor a hole - €50. Sponsor a prize.
Make a Donation. All proceeds go towards providing meals in the local area each week.
To book a team Contact Berna at 086-3844774.
Make a Donation. All proceeds go towards providing meals in the local area each week.
To book a team Contact Berna at 086-3844774.
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As part of the celebrations for St. Oliver 400, a Gala Concert will be held in St. Peter’s Church, West St, Drogheda on Saturday 5th July 25 at 8.00pm. The concert will feature performances by: · St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir
· Celine Byrne (soprano)
· Seán Tester
· Jennifer Murphy
Under the baton of Conductor Edward Holly, with Gerry Kelly serving as compère for the evening.
Tickets are €25 and can be purchased at St. Peter’s Church or Our Lady of Lourdes via Eventbrite.
This promises to be a memorable evening of music and community, celebrating our shared heritage and faith
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Young Adults! (18-40yrs) Summer RETREAT !
Saturday 12th July 2025 ( 10am - 5.30pm) at Dalgan Park, Navan
(poster on Church Notice Board)
'Behold I stand at the door and knock.
If anyone hears My voice and opens the door I will come in to them.' Rev.3:20
Friendship in the faith, Prayer, Holy Mass, Inspiring Talks, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, personal chat if desired, lovely walks etc.
Cost: 20 euro suggested ( lunch and tea breaks provided)
Contact: Sr Úna 090 6481666
Or Michael: O86 2453123
email: youthretreats@gmail.com
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Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine – Sunday 10th August 2025. (poster in Church Porch)
Diocesan Notices
LOUGHCREW SUNDAY June 29th Mass at 3pm
Come and help us celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the birth of St Oliver in Loughcrew, Oldcastle (Eircode A82 X4Y1)
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Lough Derg 3 day Pilgrimage (Jubilee of Hope 2025) Monday 30th June – Wednesday 2nd July.
For further information and bookings contact Carmel Carty on Tel: 044 9374818Meath Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock: Sunday 10th August.
2.00pm Rosary | 2.30pm Anointing of the Sick at the Basilica | 3.00pm Concelebrated Mass followed by Benediction and Rosary Procession.
Knock Shrine , Croagh Patrick, and Lough Derg are issuing a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage Passport for 2025. See https://www.pilgrimpassport.ie/
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
“With Mary Pilgrims of Hope” 2025 Jubilee Year
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Bishop Deenihan, is scheduled to depart on 9th September 2025. Pilgrims have the option of selecting a 4-night or 5-night stay. All participants will be accommodated in hotels, with fares starting at €829 for full board. Booking forms can be obtained through Joe Walsh Tours. For further inquiries, please contact them at Tel: 01-2410800 or visit their website at www.joewalshtours.ie.
Cemetery Devotions & Blessing of Graves 2025St. Peter’s: Sunday 29th June at 3pm
Newtown Cross: Sunday 29th June at 5pm
We ask parishioners :
· To tidy your graves for Cemetery Sunday
· As an act of kindness think of those who do not have family & tidy their graves &
· Please bring all your rubbish etc. home.
Thank you to Patrick McGivney, Tommy Weir and Mornington Tidy Towns who did an excellent job in preparing the Cemetery for Cemetery Sunday.
Would you like to try something new?
Ministers of the Word, Ministers of Holy Communion & Collectors
We are introducing a rota for Readers, Ministers of Holy Communion and Collectors for the weekend Masses.
Also looking for help with the cleaning of the Church & grounds.
Also looking for help with the cleaning of the Church & grounds.
If you are interested in helping with any of these please complete the slips at the doors of the Church.
Thanking you in anticipation of your positive response!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul For Assistance Ring 1800 677 777
If you wish to make a financial contribution please ring 087-2542408.
Jubilee of Youth, Rome, 28th July – 3rd August 2025
Bishop Tom invites young people (18+) of the Diocese of Meath to join with fellow young people from around the world for this great event with Pope Francis. As Pilgrims of Hope we will share in the week of scheduled events culminating with the Papal Mass for over a million young Catholics! Cost €750 approx. including flights and accommodation. For more info see www.dioceseofmeath.ie/youth and the posters in the church porch.
Please do not let your dog loose in the Church grounds and more importantly PLEASE clean up after it.
Notices
Adoration continues in the Church on Wednesdays from 9.15am.All are Welcome. Please note finish time 8.00pm.
Why not come along and spend some time with the Lord.
We need more volunteers for the following hours:- 9am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm.
Please contact the Sacristy after Mass or Parish Office if you can put your name down for a particular hour.
Please ring 1800 677 777 (freephone) for assistance.
If you wish to make a financial contribution please ring 087-2542408.
Community Notices
East Meath Meals on Wheels - 085-7570810
Hot Meals are delivered to your home between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week throughout the year, excluding bank holidays in the areas of Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney and Colpe.
The charge is €5 per person per meal.
If you would like to avail of this service or know of anyone who might benefit from this service, please contact us on the above number.