{"id":160,"date":"2019-01-20T22:12:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T22:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.lucansouthparish.net\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2022-01-28T10:48:58","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:48:58","slug":"newsletters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/newsletters\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;t forget to also check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/newsletters-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"755\">Parish Newsletters<\/a> for weekly updates on what is going on in our parish.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts is-layout-flow wp-block-latest-posts-is-layout-flow\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KnockSunset-300x216.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\"  alt=\"KnockSunset-300x216 Latest News\"  style=\"max-width:128px;max-height:128px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KnockSunset-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KnockSunset.jpg 752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/08\/21\/knock-pilgrimage-2026-update\/\">Knock Pilgrimage 2026 Update<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-21T11:54:45+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">21st August 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/08\/07\/car-boot-sale\/\">Car boot sale &#8211; Saturday 29th August<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-07T14:01:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">7th August 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On 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 \u20ac25. A small van will cost \u20ac35. 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.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/funding-mission-in-partnership\/\">Funding Mission in Partnership<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-06-12T12:51:12+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">12th June 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Introduction Dear Parishioner, thank you for taking part in this short survey. Our Partnership forms part of a wider pilot programme that is currently underway, as recently referred to at Mass. The pilot, called Funding Mission in Partnership, is supported by the Archdiocese and focused on building vibrant, financially sustainable parish communities for the future.&nbsp; Your feedback is important. It will not only help guide local planning within our Partnership of Parishes, but will also contribute to shaping how parish partnerships develop across the Archdiocese of Dublin in the years ahead. As parishes and parish partnerships, along with the wider<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/funding-mission-in-partnership\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/car-boot-sale-parish-fair\/\">Car boot sale &amp; Parish Fair<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T13:51:11+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">25th May 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On Saturday 13th June from 10:30am to 4pm we will have a car boot sale and parish fare taking placed in the Church grounds. This will be a fundraising event for the parish. The fee to sell items is \u20ac25 per car and \u20ac35 per small van. To book or volunteer, please contact the Parish Office via email to lucansouthparish@gmail.com or phone 01 457 2622 during office hours. On the day there will be refreshments available including tea, coffee, baked goods and sweets. There will also be a selection of family fun day activities such as games, raffles, music and<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/car-boot-sale-parish-fair\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/child-safeguarding-protection-service-newsletter-summer-2026\/\">Child Safeguarding &amp; Protection Service Newsletter Summer 2026<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-05-22T13:21:20+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">22nd May 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Archdiocese of Dublin has published their Summer Safeguarding Newsletter. We hope you find it of interest.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/parish-grotto-plans\/\">Parish Grotto Plans<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T12:13:15+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">24th April 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">There is a proposal to build a permanent grotto dedicated to Holy Mother Mary within the Church grounds near the entrance to the office. Below you can see a map of the proposed location along with a drawing of how it will look. The grotto will serve as a place of quiet devotion for all members of the community and visitors alike. Further details will be shared in due course, and we welcome your prayers and support as we consider this meaningful addition to our parish.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/28\/holy-week-2026\/\">Holy Week 2026<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-28T23:15:12+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">28th March 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Holy Week is a solemn and deeply meaningful time in the Church\u2019s year, when we remember the saving events of the Lord\u2019s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. It is an opportunity for each of us to deepen our faith and draw closer to God. We warmly invite all parishioners to join in the following celebrations as we prepare for Easter. Palm Sunday 29th March Holy Thursday 2nd April Good Friday 3rd April Holy Saturday 4th April Easter Saturday 5th April<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/divine-mercy-sunday-2026\/\">Divine Mercy Sunday 2026<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:14:51+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">23rd March 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This year as the Novena of Divine Mercy concludes there will be a Tridium of masses to celebrate it starting on Friday 10th April @ 7:30pm and concluding with our very special Divine Mercy Sunday mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Dempsey. All are invited to come and especially on Divine Mercy Sunday as Jesus told St. Faustina that \u201cOn that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/divine-mercy-sunday-2026\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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