Below you will find the list of the most recently published parish news so you can keep up to date with what is happening in our parish. Don’t forget to also check out our Parish Newsletters for weekly updates on what is going on in our parish.
- Emmanuel Nights NovenaThis year our parish will celebrate the coming of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ with a Novena of masses so we can prepare our hearts and souls to celebrate this special occasion. Starting on Wednesday 16th December there will be Confession & Rosary at 6:30pm with Holy Mass afterwards at 7pm which will continue each day. Saturday 19th December has a different schedule and will have Rosary at 5:30pm and Holy Mass at the usual time of 6pm.
- Divine Mercy First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2027 Registration
We have information up on our First Communion and Confirmation pages on the website of how parentscan prepare their children for their Sacraments. We are asking all parents whose children attend either Divine Mercy Junior school or Divine Mercy Senior school to register their children using the online forms below so we can properly prepare for the ceremonies. If your child attends a different school then they should register at St.Marys parish clicking here: https://www.lucanparish.com/. The Sacrament will still take place in our Church of Divine Mercy on the dates shown below. First Holy Communion Church of Divine Mercy Dates - Registration Opens for Catholic Faith Formation 2026-2027 Classes
If you would like your children and young people to know more about God and the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to take this wonderful opportunity to register them for our weekly faith formation classes. These classes will help them understand and appreciate their faith through age-appropriate, interactive activities and discussions.Who: Open to all children aged 5–16 yearsWhen: Weekly on Saturdays, 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm (Resuming Sept 12, 2026)Where: Church of Divine Mercy, LucanCost: Free Secure your child’s spot here! Registration Link If you would like to know more about the curriculum or have any questions, please feel free - Knock Pilgrimage 2026 Update
Due to a wonderful response to our planned pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday 5th September we currently have fully booked all available seats on the two buses leaving from the Church car park. As a result we are no longer accepting new bookings, however the parish office have a waiting list in case there are any cancellations beforehand. If you would like to be put on the waiting list please contact the parish office - Car boot sale – Saturday 29th AugustOn Saturday 29th August from 10am to 2:30pm we will have a car boot sale taking placed in the Church grounds. This will be a fundraising event for the parish. Donations of clothing, books etc to be sold at the Car Boot Sale can be left in to the church. To sell items from a car, the cost is €25. A small van will cost €35. To book or volunteer, please contact the Parish Office via email to lucansouthparish@gmail.com or phone 01 457 2622 during office hours. Come along, join the fun and support our parish.