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St Mary's, Lucan
www.lucanparish.com
Mass Times: 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.
All Masses are live-streamed on www.lucanparish.com
Summer Mass Times from Monday 1st June
Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Sunday Mass Times: Vigil: 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12 noon. N0 7PM MASS
St. Mary's Readers' Roster August 2026: The roster for readers at the Saturday vigil, 1030am and 12 noon Masses on Sundays in St. Mary's for the month of August 2026 has been sent to all readers by email. If any reader has not received it a copy is available for inspection in the sacristy.
Confessions: Saturday Evening 6.30pm Mass.
Christian Meditation: We hope everyone has a happy and restful holiday.
See you in September.
Keep praying.
Sr Geraldine
Baptisms in St Mary's: 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 10.30am Mass, the Family Mass, on the Sunday prior to their actual baptism date. Dates bookable on line.
Visits to the housebound: If you are house-bound you can call Deirdre at the parish office
(01 621 7041) we will be happy to call on a monthly basis.
Legion of Mary: Meeting every Thursday 6.30pm in the Parish Bungalow for Rosary and Prayers.
All Welcome.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group: Members of the Bethany Group are available to meet by appointment 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, or a bereavement of any kind.
To make an appointment please contact the Parish Office by phone 01 6217041 or email secretary@lucanparish.com
Divine Mercy Devotion: Wednesdays, in the 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.
Copies of the book Living in Joyful Hope in the Catholic faith can be borrowed from local public libraries and the main porch in the church. The book refreshes knowledge of the faith and God’s Divine Mercy.
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.
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.
Recent Death
Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Margaret (Peggy) Buggle, Sarsfield Park.
May she rest in peace.
'We Are Wonderfully Made'
- St. Mary's Youth Choir at the ICMA Summer School 2026
At the beginning of July, the senior girls from St. Mary's Youth Choir, Lucan, enjoyed an unforgettable day at the Irish Church Music Association Summer School, held in the historic surroundings of Maynooth College. Filled with music, prayer, friendship, and a few magical surprises, the day beautifully reflected the Summer School's theme: 'We Are Wonderfully Made.'
The girls were honoured to lead Morning Prayer for Youth Day, bringing confidence, reverence, and joy to the liturgy. Natalia offered a stunning rendition of Faithful Shepherd, a brand new hymn by composer Ciarán Coll - who was present for the performance. Afterward, Natalia had the chance to meet him, and he shared that this was the first-ever public performance of his hymn. A special moment for both singer and composer. Naomi and Sadhbh led the psalm response with poise and clarity and Shikka lifted the chapel with a beautifully sung Alleluia.
During the reflection, Aoife Daly, who led morning prayer, was supported by Aisling and Jennifer as she guided everyone through the well known 'Rocks, Pebbles, Sand' story - a powerful reminder about priorities.
Aoife used the classic metaphor to illustrate how we should fill our lives:
The rocks represent the most important things - faith, family, health, purpose.
The pebbles are meaningful but secondary - hobbies, work, commitments.
The sand is everything small and easily replaceable - distractions, minor tasks.
If you fill your jar with sand first, there's no room for the rocks. But if you place the rocks first, everything else can settle around them. It was a fitting reflection for Youth Day, encouraging everyone to focus on what truly matters.
Throughout the day, the girls took part in a variety of choral workshops, learning new repertoire, vocal techniques, and liturgical approaches that will enrich parish celebrations throughout the year.
They were delighted to meet Sr. Marie Dunne, whose music they have sung many times at Mass in Lucan. When they told her this, she was genuinely thrilled - and even promised to visit St. Mary's some Sunday when her music is part of the liturgy.
It also happened to be Natalia's birthday, and the ICMA community made sure it was celebrated in style. Renowned organist Trevor Clarke led a magnificent rendition of Happy Birthday, sung by all present. The hall rang with music, laughter, and applause - a moment Natalia will never forget.
Evening Prayer, led by Mary Dee, brought the day to a reflective close. In keeping with the theme of the summer school, each participant received a small tag and was invited to write something they appreciated about themselves - a gesture of gratitude for the gifts God has placed within each person.
These tags were then placed on a tree before the altar, creating a beautiful symbol of community, individuality, and shared faith.
The day ended with dinner in Pugin Hall, where the girls enjoyed great food and the excitement of bringing home a whole collection of new music to enrich St. Mary's liturgical celebrations in the months ahead.
The girls had a wonderful time and are deeply grateful to everyone at the ICMA for making the experience so special. A heartfelt thanks goes out to our wonderful PP Fr. Bill, whose support and encouragement made it possible for the choir to attend again this year.
Aideen Cooney
St. Mary's Youth Choir Director
The girls met Marie Dunne at the ICMA!!
Medjugorje Mass
St Mary's Church, Lucan.
Monday 10th August
Mass at 6.15pm.
(Rosary and Prayers 5.45pm)
All Welcome
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.
Masses livestreamed at www.stpatrickslucan.ie
Summer Mass Times from Monday 1st June
Weekday Masses: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am.
Sunday Mass Times: 9am, 10.30 and 12 noon.
AUGUST CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
St Vincent De Paul - St Patrick's Conference
NEXT Church Gate collection will be on Sunday 16th August before and after all Masses
Thank you for your generosity.
Adoration: Adoration is held every Saturday morning after the 10am Mass from 10.30am to 11.30am unless there’s a funeral.
Confessions: Confessions after Saturday 10am Mass and after Thursday 10am Mass.
Baptisms in St Patrick's: 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 10.30am Mass, the Family Mass, on the Sunday prior to their actual baptism date. Dates bookable on line.
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: After10am Mass will be held on Tuesday mornings for the Summer, starting on Tuesday June 2nd. All welcome.
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
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.
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Fruits of Medjugorje: Every Thursday, resuming 22nd Jan:
7.00pm: Rosary and Confessions.
7.30pm: Holy Mass.
After Mass: Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction. 8.15pm Adoration and Confessions 8.50m Benediction.
Legion of Mary: The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in the Confessional Room in the church.
Home Visits Holy Communion: If anyone who Communion at home from Fr. Aidan or a Minister of Holy Communion, please contact the Parish Office 01-4572900.
Wednesday tea/coffee morning: There is a cup of tea/coffee and a slice of cake after 9.15am Mass in the St. John Paul II Room.
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