25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 20th & 21st.
Schedule for the week ahead
Saturday Vigil 7pm Jim Cassidy (1st Ann). Dilly Woods. Bridget Reilly (M.M.).
Sunday 9.30am Monknewtown Michael, Peter & Kathleen Mooney. Private Intention.
Sunday 11am Slane Roger Hanratty. Emma & deceased members of the Proudfoot family.
Monday Adoration 10am - 12am & 7pm - 9pm Slane
Tuesday 7pm Mass
Wednesday 9am Mass
Thursday 9am Mass
Friday 9am Mass
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 27th & 28th Sept
Saturday Vigil 7pm Alison McConnon (30th Ann). Mass of the Angels.
Sunday 9.30am Monknewtown
Sunday 11am Slane Richard Wogan.
Life & Spirit Seminar will be held in the Parochial Hall, Slane C15HR53 this coming Thursday 25th September, starting at 7.30pm.
Week 5: Receiving God’s Gift. 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 teaches that the Holy Spirit gives different spiritual gifts to each believer for the “common good” of the church, with the Spirit distributing these abilities as He chooses.
EXPLORE LIFE, FAITH AND MEANING - TRY ALPHA It is proposed to run an Alpha course in the parish starting on Wed 24Sept. It will run over 11 weeks, on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm until 3 Decin the Hub, Village Park, Kentstown, C15 EHT2. This series explores the basics of the Christian Faith in small groups, where you get to connect with other people and ask all the questions you want. Each week you share refreshments, watch a short video, and discuss the week’s topic. Contact Carmel 086 809 4054 or Noreen 087 929 9544.
Jubilee Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo, 5th October 2025. €799.00 pps. Price includes return train/bus, 4 nights in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport,with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Full use of leisure facilities. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock Shrine, Ballintubber Abbey, Fr. Peyton Centre & Kylemore Abbey. Irish music nightly. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact 094 900 6426 or 087 1890 236 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
Attention young adults (ages 18-40) –
Do you want to grow in your prayer life?
Meath Samuel Group is taking place in Navan, October 2025 through May 2026.
The programme entails being present once a month at the formation day in Navan, meeting monthly with a spiritual director (we’ll help you find one, if needed), and a commitment to daily prayer. For more information and registration go to www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony
“The Singing Group will resume practice on Tuesday 2nd September from 8pm-9pm in St. Erc’s Oratory. We meet at that time 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!”
Weekly Collections: Baskets: € 285 Envelopes: € 695
Many thanks for your continued support.
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.
“In this Jubliee Year, may no one be deprived of the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness & consolation!” - Pope Francis
Confession in St. Mary’s Church, Navan from 4pm – 6pm First Sunday of every month & every Saturday 7pm – 9pm.
“Forgiveness cannot change what happened in the past, yet it can allow us to change the future & to live different lives, free of anger, animosity & vindictiveness. Forgiveness makes possible a brighter future, which enables us to look at the past with different eyes” - Pope Francis
Confessions before Vigil Mass & upon request.
Sick & housebound will be attended the First Friday each month.
The Singing Group practice on Wednesdays from 8pm to 9pm in St. Erc’s Oratory. They generally sing at the 11am Mass in Slane on a fortnightly basis. New members welcome
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; - there has been an increase in recent weeks of waste material been taken from graves & left behind headstones. Please take whatever is taken of your graves home with you.
The Holy Rosary will 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 to Slane Parish
Standing order forms are available upon request and in the sacristy.
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