WEEKEND MASSES St Mary’s: 6:00pm Saturday Vigil 8:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm Sunday St Oliver’s: 7:00pm Saturday Vigil 10:00am, 12:00 Sunday OUR LADY’S HOSPITAL: 9:00am Sunday WEEKDAY MASSES ST ANNE’S: 8:00am Monday-Friday ST OLIVER’S9:15am Monday - Friday ST MARY’S: 10:00am Monday - Saturday SATURDAY CONFESSIONS ST MARY’S 12:00noon - 1:00pm ST OLIVER’S after 7:00pm Vigil Mass

ST MARY’S PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday: 11am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm Tuesday-Friday: 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm Telephone: 046-9027518 email: office@navanparish.ie @NavanParish Online Broadcast from St Mary’s www.navanparish.ie/webcam PRIEST ON DUTY: Fr Robert McCabe FUNERAL DUTY: Fr Declan Hurley

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FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD Last August Pope Francis asked parents and godparents to teach their children to make a good Sign of the Cross. He reminded all who attended or wo tuned in to the World Meeting of Families that “the Sign of the Cross is the first Profession of Faith ... from a young age we can publicly express our faith in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” On this Feast of the Lord’s Baptism, we invite all parishioners - particularly those who set out on the journey last year towards their First Confession and Confirmation - to follow the guidance of Pope Francis and to encourage younger children to bless themselves with Holy Water at the start of the day and at bedtime.

:::::::::::::::: This weekend we welcome the young candidates who will be born again by water and the Holy Spirit during the Mass and Celebration of Baptism during 12:00noon Mass in St Oliver’s Church.

:::::::::::::::: The Parish Baptismal Course will be held next Wednesday at 8:00pm in St Anne’s Resource Centre. Pre-registration through the parish office is essential. Sincere thanks to all Baptismal Team members, grandparents, relations and neighbours who have offered a Christian welcome to the parents and godparents of the 200 boys and girls who were baptised in our parish last year. Nár laga Dia sibh!

:::::::::::::::: CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK will be marked with an ecumenical service in St Anne’s Chapel at 7:30pm on Sunday 20

January. Please extend this invitation to your Christian neighbours and friends.

:::::::::::::::: Children’s Choir: St. Oliver’s Children’s choir will resumes practice on Wed next 16 Jan from 7:00-7:45pm. The next Mass will be Sun next 20 Jan at 12:00noon. All children from Second class upwards are welcome.

:::::::::::::::: A Morning of Reflection will take place on Saturday 19 January for members of the Parish Pastoral Council. The next regular meeting of the PPC will take place in the Parish Boardroom on Thursday 24 January at 8:00pm.

:::::::::::::::: The Parish acknowledge the generosity of €500 from Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration, from last Sunday’s annual collection.

HYMN FOR TODAY Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us. Melt me, mould me, fill me, use us. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us.

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RECENTLY BAPTISED INTO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY Luke Charles Corcoran

Millie Eve Goodwin ::::::::::::::::

UNITED IN MARRIAGE BEFORE THE ALTAR OF GOD Anthony Webster & Clare Mullen

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS AND THE COMFORTING OF THE FAMILIES OF

George Foster, Ferndale Jimmy Waters, Flowerhill Crescent Philomena Smyth, Alexanderaide

:::::::::::::::: Church Services TV have developed an app for “smart” phones and iPads which will assist parishioners to view daily Mass or our Adoration Chapel. Details available on www.navanparish.ie/webcam

:::::::::::::::: A corrected A4 Parish Calendar will be available soon with amended dates in October-December 2019.

:::::::::::::::: Supporting Meals on Wheels: Residents of Castleview & The Green, Athlumney €530; Paddy Meehan Painter €100; Richard Gantley €50; Anonymous €400; €200; €100. St Pio Prayer Group €1,000

:::::::::::::::: Daily Rosary is recited at 6:30pm in St Mary’s Church.

:::::::::::::::: Mass to celebrate the life of Alfie Lambe Legion of Mary Envoy takes place in Tullamore Church on Sunday next 20 Jan 1:00pm. Bus leaving Fair Green 11:30am. Tel 087-9299544.

:::::::::::::::: Sr Catherine gratefully acknowledges the donation of €1,195 to Tabor House - proceeds from the bucket collection after the Parish Carol Service on 23 Dec.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 13 JANUARY - 19 JANUARY 2019

Saturday: St Mary’s 6:00pm Kay Dunphy, Woodlands (Month’s Mind) St Oliver’s 7:00pm Christine McManus, St Brigid’s Villas (Month’s Mind) Sunday: St Mary’s 11:00am Ann McCullagh, Troytown Heights (Month’s Mind) St Mary’s 1:00pm Brian O’Reilly, Kilcarn Court (First Anniversary) Saturday: St Mary’s 10:00am Anniversaries Occurring: Michael Mulvany - Carmel Hosie - Tom Dunne - Ellen Gaughran - James & Mary O’Byrne - Rose Walsh - Fr John Cuffe - Agnes Cuffe - Mary Duffy - Kathleen & William Gibney - Danny O’Hare - Edward Moyles - Molly & Jimmy Byrne - Hugh Nolan - Theresa Rogers - Michael Meegan - John Brennan & Teresa Morgan née Brennan - .Jackie Martin - Seamus Reilly - Maud Ryan - Noel Gough - Lily Reilly - Donal Murray - Matthew O’Connor & dec mem O’Connor fam - Mary & Tom Heneghan - Marie Moore - Mary O’Brien - John King - Michael (Dykie) Wallace - dec mem Navan Recorded Classical Music Society - Evelyn Maguire (2) - Eileen Hannigan (2) Saturday: St. Mary’s 6:00pm Ann Cahill, Moatlands Drive (First Anniversary) Sunday: St. Mary’s 11:00am Betty Flanagan née Blake, Russell Court (Month’s Mind) St. Mary’s 1:00pm Michael O’Brien, Trim Road (Month’s Mind) Masses requested James, Gertrude & Bernie Lane - Daniel O’Connor - John & Katie Egan - Anna & Leo Byrne - dec mem O’Brien & Beirne fam - Richard O’Byrne - Anthony & Pat Rogers & Bessie Carolan.

MANY THANKS TO OUR PARISHIONERS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS Offertory (plate collection): €4,211 Development Fund: €4,076

Please support the sponsor of this week’s Sunday Message SEÁN MCGRANE – VICTUALLER

5 Ludlow Street Navan, County Meath Telephone:046-9029136

ST MARY’S PARISH SHOP IS OPEN DURING LUNCHTIME Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm;

Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm www.navanparish.ie/shop Tel 046-9027518 Ext 127

COMMUNITY & LOCAL AREA NOTICES

St Mary’s Parish Bingo takes place every Monday in the Community Centre at 8:45pm. Panel €150. Jackpot Sheet €150 per line and €1,000 per panel. O’Mahony’s Bingo: Tues 8:45pm Simonstown Bingo: Thurs 8:45pm

Navan Active Retirement weekly meeting resumes on Thurs next 17 Jan. Annual Dinner on Sun next 20 Jan in Newgrange Hotel at 6:00pm

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land will be led by Bishop Tom Deenihan takes place from 4 - 12 Nov. Cost €1,525. Booking with Map Travel -01-8783111 or patricia@maptravel.ie. Enquiries to 042-9667314

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is holding its annual Course and CAO Information morning on Saturday 19 January between 10:00am and 1:00pm. Details on www.dkit.ie/opendays

Navan Toastmasters meeting on Wed next in Ardboyne Hotel at 8:00pm.

Stamps for the Missions: Please send your used stamps to Srs. Mission Centre, Handmaids of the Sacred Heart, Upper Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin.

Order of Malta are looking for new volunteers, particularly older retired people who are able to drive. No experience needed as full training will be provided. Tel: 087-1817926

The offices of Dowdstown Counselling Services are now located in the CYWS Hall, Fairgreen. Affordable counselling covering a wide range of issues is available. Info: 046-9020671 or dowdstownhouse@eircom.net

St. Vincent de Paul Freephone No is 1800-677-777

Operation Transformation National Walk Day on Sat next in Blackwater Park at 9:30am. Walkers are welcome to join

Parkrun on a 5km timed course. You will need to register for free online before attending.

Join Navan Tidy Towns Committee. Tel 087-0651829 and join the Facebook group.

St. Mary’s Special School, Johnstown, is seeking a part-time cleaner (10 hrs per week, 2 hrs per day). CV and references to Chairperson, Board of Management, St. Mary’s Special School, Johnstown. Closing date Fri 18th Jan.

Men On the Move - Community based group exercise sessions for men 35+years of any fitness level/ability every Thurs in Claremont 7.30 -8.30pm. Info & booking tel 085- 7526994.

Dunboyne College of Further Education Adult Night classes. See www.dunboynecollege.ie.