Mass Times
Religion Classes for 2024/25
As one school year comes to an end, we are all beginning to prepare for all that concerns next year already. A number of factors are now required to ensure the best Religious Education provision for your child/ren and are as follows:
- All children will participate in Religious Education classes from First Class to Sixth class if the
intention is to present them for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. - All weekly one-hour classes will be provided face to face in a location organised by the parishes,
which will be Divine Mercy Senior School. - It will be necessary that two parents, who will be vetted for the Archdiocese, be present at the class
location for the duration of class times (two parents for the location, not per class level). If more
than two parents volunteer, a roster could be organised. - Parents will make online payment for the classes and the Grow in Love text book in advance of
classes commencing. The parish will pay the appointed teachers and pay rent for facilities from
payments received from parents.
Choice of day and venue for classes:
The Religious Education classes in our parish will take place in Divine Mercy Senior School on Thursday afternoons at 4pm starting on 19 September 2024.
Alternatively classes will also be available in Scoil Áine in Lucan, beside St Patrick’s Church, on Wednesdays. Registration for Scoil Áine will commence via the parish website for St Mary’s Parish www.lucanparish.com and will open shortly also.
Registering/Enrolling in the classes
If you wish to enrol your child/ren children in after school Religious Education you may do so via the parish website. The period for registration will end on 31 July as it will be necessary to have final numbers in order to organise the classes and teachers.
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 the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1pm to 2pm in our Church with a mixture of music, praise, scripture and reflection.
Basketball weekend
We are holding a youth basketball weekend for boys and girls under 20. It will take place on Saturday 20th July at 10am and you can register your name for the event with Deacon Norvil at 085 7157887.
Registration for Sacraments 2025
We are asking all parents to register their child(ren) due to make either their First Holy Communion or Confirmation next summer using the online forms below before July 31st.
Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
We are delighted to announce our Annual Parish Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, 10th August 2024.
- The bus will be leaving from the car park of our church at 8 am.
- The cost of the bus is €20 euros per person and is required when booking your seat.
- Tea is available in St. Johns Centre in Knock but please bring a packed lunch.
- Booking can be made through the parish office from 9.45 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday or phone Bernadette at 0862209634
Faith Formation classes
Update 28/06/2024 –
‘Faith Formation Classes are closed and will resume in Sept 2024.
Registrations will open from August’
Catholic Faith Formation classes for children aged 6 -17, every Saturday from 4:45 – 5:45 pm in Divine Mercy Parish. Classes will be held in age-appropriate groups. No cost involved. Children from neighbouring parishes are welcome to attend. Registration on arrival. For more info, email: catechismlucansouth@gmail.com
Every Saturday from 4:45pm – 5:45pm in the Church premises.
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.
Donations
Sincere thanks to all who contribute financially to the Parish. We are very grateful to you for your loyal support.
We now have a DONATE button on the right of our Website where you can make a donation to the Parish or the Diocese. We would ask anyone is able to, to consider making a donation, as the Parish income is at an all-time low. Thank you so much for your generosity in these difficult times.