28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11th & 12th Oct
Schedule for the week ahead
Saturday Vigil 7pm Maureen, Jimmy & deceased members of the Dunne & Owens families. John & Joan Kelly. Jimmy Devin. Peter Taaffe. Peader Hevey.
Sunday 9.30am Monknewtown
Sunday 11am Slane
Monday Adoration 10am – 12pm & 7pm – 9pm
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday No Mass
Thursday No Mass
Friday No Mass
Mission Sunday 18th & 19th Oct
Saturday Vigil 7pm
Sunday 9.30am Monknewtown Jim Smith (M.M.). Raymond Tully.
Sunday 11am Slane
Congratulations to everyone who has completed the recent 7 weeks Life in the Spirit seminars. This is our point of arrival: to see the Lord. This is the most beautiful thing that can happen to us: to contemplate face to face the marvellous countenance of the Lord, to see him as he is, beautiful, full of light, full of love, full of tenderness. “Pope Francis” This quote provides a positive & hopeful vision of what awaits believers, giving meaning & purpose to their spiritual efforts in this life.
With this Sunday 12th Oct been the Feast of Day Saint Carlo Acutis we will have Adoration from 3pm to 4pm. St. Carlo died at the age of 15 from leukemia. From a very young age, Carlo had a special love for God. Carlo’s love for the Eucharist also inspired a deep conversion for his mother. St. Carlo was fascinated with the internet he used it with his family to put together an exhibition of Eucharistic miracles. Carlo’s body lies incorrupt in Assisi, Italy. His body lies in a glass tomb in where he can be seen in jeans & a pair of Nike runners.
St. Carlo’s final words were, “Mama, don’t be afraid. Since Jesus became a man, death has become the passage towards life, & we don’t need to flee it. St. Carlo was canonized this year 7th Sept 2025.
October and World Mission Sunday is a time for the faithful of the world to show their appreciation towards the work of overseas missionaries. Please call Missio Ireland on (01) 497 2035 or go to www.missio.ie for further information.
There will be a meeting for Ministers of the Word on Wednesday 29th Oct in St. Erc’s Oratory at 8pm.
The St. Gerard Majella Novena will be held at St. Joseph's Redemptorists in Dundalk until October 16th. The theme for this year's novena is "To be Pilgrims of Hope – Finding Signs of Hope in a Troubled World". You can find more information and possibly attend online via live stream on the St. Joseph's Redemptorist Church website and the Redemptorists Dundalk Facebook page.
Dates for your diary please see notice board at the back of the church.
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: € Envelopes: €
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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