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Medjugorje Pilgrimage 2025
In October, a group from the Lucan parishes and elsewhere travelled to Medjugorje in Bosnia Herzegovina on pilgrimage with Marian Pilgrimages led by Pat Colgan.
Medjugorje is now one of the worlds most visited Marian shrines. While the Church has not officially pronounced on the authenticity of the reported apparitions of Our Lady there, Medjugorje is now recognised by the Church as a holy pilgrimage site where pilgrims can visit and gain great benefit spiritually. Indeed, I witnessed the great fruits of Medjugorje in the packed-out masses, adoration, confessions and the spirit of joy and encounter among the pilgrims. Our pilgrimage group was blessed to have Fr Ubaldo as spiritual guide.
While on pilgrimage we visited the Divine Mercy Hospice near the shrine of Medjugorje. Pat and Phil Colgan generously funded the building of this hospice. It is a wonderful legacy of Pat and Phil, and a beautiful state of the art facility that gives physical, spiritual and emotional support to many people at the last stages of life. The staff of the hospice had a wonderful warm welcome for our group. This was an emotional visit for Pat as he saw the impact of the generosity of Pat and his late wife Phil.
Deacon John Gormley
St Mary s, Lucan
www.lucanparish.com
Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 6.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am, 12 noon and 7pm
The 10.30am Family Mass is aimed at younger parishioners and their families.
Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday 10am
Masses live-streamed on www.lucanparish.com
St. Mary s Readers Roster December 2025
The roster for readers at the Saturday vigil, 12 noon and 7pm Masses on Sundays in St. Mary s for the month of December 2025 has been sent to all readers by email. If any reader has not received it a copy is available for inspection in the sacristy.
St Mary s Parish Divine Mercy Devotion:
Every Wednesday, in St. Mary s church after the 10am Mass and until 11am (unless there is a funeral), the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy is prayed to atone for our sins and the sins of the whole world. With the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the altar we pray God to defeat evil in the world and bring peace in these troubled times.
Christian Meditation:
We meet every Tuesday night at 8pm in the Parish Bungalow.
All welcome.
Sr Geraldine
Lectio Divina:
Lectio Divina meet every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) at 7.30pm in the Bungalow to reflect for an hour on the following Sunday s gospel.
All are welcome.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group:
We meet on the 2nd Monday (at 10.45am) and the 4th Thursday (at 8pm) each month, in the Parish Centre. We are available to listen or just be there for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost following the death of a loved one. If you would like to attend a meeting, please contact the Parish Office. (Phone 01 6217041)
Confessions Nuns Chapel:
Saturday Evening 6.30pm Mass.
Legion of Mary:
Meeting every Thursday 5.30pm in the Parish Bungalow for Rosary and Prayers.
All Welcome.
Visits to the housebound:
If you are housebound you can call Deirdre at the parish office (01 621 7041) we will be happy to call on a monthly basis.
Baptisms in St Mary's Parish
Procedure for baptisms in the parish. Parents who register their children for baptism are invited and must attend a preparatory meeting in the month before the ceremony. The ceremony of baptism will take place in two parts. The children will be welcomed at a short ceremony during 10:30 a.m. Mass, the Family Mass, on the Sunday prior to their actual baptism date.
Dates are bookable on line.
Cuppa:
Why not come into the Coffee Dock for a cuppa and a chat after the10am Weekday Mass and on Sundays after the morning Masses.
St Patrick s Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
www.stpatrickslucan.ie
Sunday Mass Times: 9am, 10.30am, 12 noon.
The 10.30am Family Mass is aimed at younger parishioners and their families.
Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday 10am
All Masses livestreamed at stpatrickslucan.ie
Baptisms in St Patrick's Parish
Procedure for baptisms in the parish. Parents who register their children for baptism are invited and must attend a preparatory meeting in the month before the ceremony. The ceremony of baptism will take place in two parts. The children will be welcomed at a short ceremony during 10:30 a.m. Mass, the Family Mass, on the Sunday prior to their actual baptism date.
Dates are bookable on line.
Adoration:
Adoration is held every Saturday morning after the 10am Mass from 10.30am to 11.30am.
All are welcome.
Confessions:
Confessions after Saturday 10am Mass and after Thursday 10am Mass.
Communion for the Homebound:
If any member of your family is sick and housebound, and would like to receive Holy Communion, do please let us know. You can ring the Parish Office on 01 628 1018 and leave your name and address, or email us at: secretary@stpatrickslucan.ie
Tea/Coffee Morning:
Our Tea/Coffee Morning will be held after 10 am Mass on Tuesdays for July & August.
All Welcome. Do drop in.
St. Patrick s Parish Lucan Lottery
Join our weekly Parish Lotto
Your support makes a real difference. The jackpot increases every week plus a weekly prize.
To join now simply go to our parish website
https://www.stpatrickslucan.ie/st-patricks-parish-lucan-lottery/
Joint Pastoral Councils of St. Marys & St Patricks Parishes
The Joint Pastoral Councils of St. Marys & St Patricks Parishes in Lucan meet every month, alternating the venue between the two parishes.
The agenda for each meeting consists of the following areas:
Worship
Formation
Ministry Groups
Youth Matters
Baptism update
Advent preparation
Evangelisation
Sacramental Preparation
Seeds of Faith
Service/Communication
What do we need to communicate with parishioners currently?
AOB
We are looking forward to upcoming events in each of the Parishes.
St. Mary's Chorale along with St. Mary's Youth Choir and Colette and Michael Grant will present a concert of Christmas Carols on Sunday 14th December in St. Marys Church at 4pm.
Fr Bill O'Shaughnessy will lead a Christmas Holy Hour on Wednesday 17th December in St. Mary's Church at 7pm and on Thursday 18th December in St. Patrick's at 7pm.
The Joint Pastoral Councils can be contacted by parishioners on matters relating to their parish by leaving a message with the parish offices or sacristies.
St. Marys & St. Patricks Joint Pastoral Council.
Parish of Divine Mercy, Lucan South
www.lucansouthparish.net
E-mail:lucansouthparish@gmail.com
Sunday Mass Times: Vigil: 6pm.
Sunday Masses: 10.30am and 12.00 noon.
Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri.9:15am. Sat.10am
All Masses will be livestreamed on www.lucansouthparish.net
Carol Service
Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for our Parish Christmas Carol Service on Friday 19th December at 7:15pm (after the 6:30 mass)
This much-loved annual celebration brings together our wonderful parish music groups for a joyful selection of Christmas carols and seasonal favourites. Entry is free, and all are welcome to share in an evening filled with music, community, and festive cheer.
We ll also be holding a Christmas raffle on the night, with tickets available to purchase at the door. All proceeds will support the running costs of our parish.
Perfect for families, friends, and parishioners of all ages, this special event always promises a warm, friendly, and heart-lifting atmosphere. Come along and help us celebrate the beginning of the festive season in true Christmas spirit!
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Confessions every Saturday 5.15pm and after the evening Mass.
Prayers of the Church:
Mon. to Fri.: 8.40am.
The Church is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm for private prayers.
Adoration and Holy Hour Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
Mon: 7.30pm: Divine Mercy Adoration.
Fri: 1.15pm: Adoration MMPH Cenacle.
Fri: 2-3pm: Divine Mercy Devotion/Adoration.
Legion of Mary:
The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in the Confessional Room in the church.
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Fruits of Medjugorje:
Every Thursday.
7.00pm: Rosary and Confessions.
7.30pm: Holy Mass.
After Mass: Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction.
8.15pm Adoration and Confessions
8.50m Benediction.
All welcome
Family Choir: The Family choir is looking for more members who love to sing or could play any instrument like: string, wind or percussion. We practice Friday evenings here in the Church and sing at 12:00pm Sunday Mass.
If you know of anyone who may be interested, please share this with them or approach any of the choir members after Mass to link you with Tina or Mike.
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