5th Sunday of Lent 21st & 23rd March
Schedule for the week ahead
Saturday Vigil 7pm
Sunday 9.30am MNK Francis & Eileen Marry.
Tommy Russell. Mary Meade.
Sunday 11am Slane Danny & Rosemary Carolan.
Sonny Gallagher. Patrick & Esther Carolan.
Oliver Smith (1st Ann).
Monday Adoration 10am – 12pm & 7pm – 9pm
TuesdayMass 7pm Stations of the Cross 6.45pm
WednesdayMass9am
ThursdayMass 9am Confirmation 12pm
Friday Mass 9am
Scripture reading 6.30pm followed by Adoration 7pm-8pm
Palm Sunday 28th & 29th March
Saturday Vigil 7pm
Sunday 9.30am MNK
Sunday 11am Slane Eilish Smith. Josephine & Matt Lenehan.
Weekly Collections:
Baskets: €772, White Envelopes: €610, Blue Envelopes: €35
Many thanks for your continued support.
Psalm Sunday
Slane – Blessing of the Psalms we will gather at the Old School just before mass & process to the church.
Monknewtown - We will gather at the old cemetery to bless the Psalm just before mass & process to the church.
Chrism Mass You are invited to the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral in Mullingar at 7pm on Wednesday 1st April.
Easter Triduum
Holy Thursday – 7pm The Lord’s Supper.
Straight after mass altar of repose Adoration to 9pm.
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion -
3pm Adoration of the Cross - Slane
7pm Stations of the Cross – Monknewtown
Holy Saturday – Lighting of the fire on the Hill of Slane 5pm. Mass 7pm
We will meet after 9am mass on Friday 27th March to give the church a spring clean, in time for our Easter celebrations. All help is greatly appreciated.
St. Patrick’s Pastoral Area consists of the Parishes of Slane, Rathkenny, Beauparc & Duleek with their outlying churches. There are nine churches in this area with five priests. The proposed new mass schedule is designed to facilitate the availability of mass in each church over the weekend with reduced clergy. Your prayers & understanding are appreciated.
Life in the Spirit – Lenten Adult Faith Course
“A Chance to Fan the Flame of the Holy Spirit in your Life”
Drumconrath Parish Centre. Come & See Night 27th Feb 8pm. Inspirational Speakers & Uplifting Music/Song. C15PYK2. For Enquiries contact: Fr. Fintan Connaughton 041-6854146.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy & peace as you trust in Him…. Romans 15:13”
Dates for your Diary
16th May – First Holy Communion
9th Aug – Blessing of the Graves Monknewtown, Dowth & Fenor.
15th Aug – Feast of the Assumption, (Holy Well, Slane).
16th Aug – Blessing of the Graves Hill of Slane & St. Erc’s.
Spiritual Exercises: 5 Day Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men
Led Benedictine monks from St. Joseph Abbey, in France. Starts Thursday 30th April (3pm). Benburb Priory, Co. Tyrone (1.5 hrs from Dublin). €450 (all meals & single room included).
Daily Mass - Ordinary Form (Latin & ad orientem).
Discover the strength that only comes when you stop running and let God speak.
Book at: https://soutenir.clairval.com/retreat-benburb-priory
“The Singing Group We meet in St. Erc’s Oratory from 8pm - 9pm every Tuesday night and aim to sing at 11am Mass in Slane twice a month. New members are always welcome - and please remember to take a hymn sheet at the door and join in. We love it when you sing along with us! For further information contact Eilis 086-0256867.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND
Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland
Dates: 20 -22 March 2026
A WEEKEND LIKE NO OTHER.
Venue: “St Marys” Knock, Co. Mayo
Online: www.marriageencounter.ie
Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide. Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycarers.ie.
Thinking of getting married this year?Congratulations! Please check Fr. Richard & the church is both available. Before booking the venue. To avoid disappointment.
Confessions before Vigil Mass & upon request.
Sick & housebound will be attended the First Friday each month.
Parish Envelops – Please contact slaneparish@gmail.com if you have any inquiries.
Note Please check with the priest before booking a wedding venue to make sure the priest & church are available before committing to your choice of place for your reception.
Graves; - Please take whatever is taken of your graves home with you.
The Holy Rosarywill take place after 9am mass on weekdays.
Alone aims to help reduce loneliness and isolation through a weekly home visit from a Befriender, To avail of this service or make a referral contact Francis at 086-1085965, or email volunteer@alone.ie
Finance Thanks to those who continue to contribute & support our parish by baskets, weekly envelopes, direct debit & our new Click & Donate facility currently available online at www.dioceseofmeath.ie. It is hoped to provide this on our own Website ASAP
Your financial support is vital to the maintenance and ongoing presence of the church in our community.
Please make cheques payable toSlane Parish
Standing order forms are available upon request and in the sacristy.
Links on our parish website
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