We extend our sincere thanks to all who contribute so generously to our Parish. Your loyal support through Family Offering Envelopes, Online Donations, and Standing Orders enables us to meet the running costs of our Church. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and welcome others to share in supporting our Parish’s mission. 
Mass Times
Retirement Mass for Ms Halpin
Divine Mercy Senior National School are hosting a retirement mass for their Principal, Regina Halpin, which will take place on Wednesday the 25th March in Divine Mercy Church at 12pm.
We would like to invite anyone, past or present, connected to our wonderful school, to join us and give her the fitting send-off she so richly deserves.
Regina has worked in the school for over 40 years and has impacted positively on so many people in Lucan South and Balgaddy over this time. The school will also host Tea Coffee and Cakes after, in the school PE Hall and would love those attending to join them.
Divine Mercy Sunday 2026
- Divine Mercy Novena
In Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, Jesus revealed to Saint Faustina a nine day novena that He desired be prayed in preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday. The novena was to begin on Good Friday and be prayed each day of the Triduum and of Easter Week in preparation for the glorious Feast of Mercy which was to take place on the Eighth Day of Easter (The Sunday after Easter Day).
Each day of the Novena, starting on Good Friday, our website will have a video with the prayers and words for you to follow along for your own Divine Mercy Novena culminating in a very special celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.
I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fount of My mercy, that they may draw there from strength and refreshment and whatever graces they need in the hardships of life and, especially, at the hour of death. On each day you will bring to My Heart a different group of souls, and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy, and I will bring all these souls into the house of My Father. You will do this in this life and in the next. I will deny nothing to any soul whom you will bring to the fount of My mercy. On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My bitter Passion, for graces for these souls.
Diary of St. Faustina
First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2026 Registration
We have information up on our First Communion and Confirmation pages on the website of how parents can prepare their children for their Sacraments. We are asking all parents to register their children using the online forms so we can properly prepare for the ceremonies.
Dates for First Holy Communion
- Divine Mercy Junior School: 11am on Saturday 16th May 2026
- Griffeen Valley ETNS: 11am on Saturday 23rd May 2026
- Lucan CNS: 11am on Saturday 23rd May 2026
- Lucan East ETNS: 11am on Saturday 23rd May 2026
Dates for Confirmation
- Divine Mercy Senior School: 11am on Wednesday 27th May 2026
- Griffeen Valley ETNS: 11:30am on Saturday 25th April 2026
- Lucan CNS: 10am on Saturday 25th April 2026
- Lucan East ETNS: 11:30am on Saturday 25th April 2026
The Radio Maria Nativity Play
The First and Second Class of Divine Mercy Junior School, Balgaddy, Co. Dublin perform a special nativity play written for Radio Maria by Fr. Aidan Kieran. Music is performed by 5th Class of the Senior School. A huge thank you to the, school staff and teachers, Elaine and Linda and Mr Bartley, for all their hard work and to the parents and students who participated.
Click here to listen to the recording on Radio Maria website
Child Safeguarding & Protection Service January Newsletter
The Archdiocese of Dublin has published their January Safeguarding Newsletter. We hope you find it of interest.
Children’s Faith Formation 2025-2026 
Faith Formation classes will resume on Saturday 13th September from 4:45 to 5:45 pm. Classes take place each Saturday thereafter at the same time.
Registration is now open, just click here to fill out the registration form.
2025 Child Safe Guarding Statement
The Child Safeguarding and Protection Service (CSPS) of the Archdiocese of Dublin have published and updated Child safeguarding statement and risk assessment which is to be displayed in all parishes in the Diocese. You can read/download these below.
Lucan CNS Religion Class Registration 2025/26
Registration for religion classes in Lucan Community National school only are open now and you can click below to access the registration form. One registration form is required per child attending the classes and all registrations must include a copy of their baptismal certificate.
Registration for religion classes in Lucan CNS starting in September 2025
Vocations Society of St. Joseph’s schedule change
Important notice of new meeting day and time
We will now be meeting on the last Monday of the month at 9.45 am in The Church of Divine Mercy Lucan South. The next meeting is Monday 26th of May 2025 at 9.45 am.
The society contributes to the education of Seminarians in Ireland and Worldwide. We meet each month to pray for vocations to the priesthood which is so important at this time. It was set up in the Lucan area to cover St. Marys Parish, St. Patrick’s Parish and Divine Mercy Parish.
All are welcome to join us each month to pray for vocations.
Lucan Faith Fellowship
Lucan Faith Fellowship is a Family Fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ , to enhance revive and restore the Catholic Christian faith in every family and specially to young members of the family.
It takes place on two Saturdays each month from 1pm to 2pm in our Church with a mixture of music, praise, scripture and reflection.
Divine Mercy Food Bank 
Divine Mercy Food Bank will be open from 11.00am – 12 Noon.
Food Parcels can be collected during that time.
Donations of non-perishable food items can be left in the green containers inside the doors of the church. The food bank team are requesting donations of food at this time. Perhaps you might consider donating: Breakfast Cereal/Porridge, Box of Tea Bags/Jar of Coffee, Tinned Peas, Tinned Rice, Soup, Tinned FishPasta/Rice
Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When Mother Mary was in need she was told there was no room at the inn. Can you make a place for her?
We are looking for families to welcome the Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary into their homes for one week and to pray the Holy Rosary at the statue each day. At the end of the week the statue will continue its pilgrimage to the next family. The statue will be handed into the care of the volunteer families at Sunday mass.
If your family would like to host Mother Mary for a week please get in touch with the parish office by phone to 01 457 2900 or email lucansouthparish@gmail.com. You can also contact Deacon Norvil on (085) 7157887 or email norvilcaguioa@yahoo.ie or contact Deacon Joe.
We can only imagine how happy Mother Mary will be to get your invitation to stay in your home and pray with your family.
Altar Server Ministry 
We are seeking recruits from 3rd Class to Second Year. Full training will be provided. We promise that anyone who joins the altar servers will have a safe and rewarding experience. It would be a great way of helping your parish community. You can contact the parish office at lucansouthparish@gmail.com.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church from 7 years old above. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens.
Daily Readings 
Under our Welcome menu you will find links for the Daily Mass Reading which updates every day as well as Sunday Mass Reading for the following Sunday’s mass. It is a great way to be able to read along during mass if you so wish or take time to reflect on the passages during the week and see what message they have for you. One quick note is that if it is a Sunday and you want to see the Gospel for today then click on the Daily Mass Reading link as the Sunday listing will be for the following week.