{"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":"2026-09-09T11:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:21:44","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=\"250\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Communion_Confirmation.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\"  alt=\"Communion_Confirmation Latest News\"  style=\"max-width:128px;max-height:128px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/04\/first-holy-communion-and-confirmation-2027-registration\/\">Divine Mercy First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2027 Registration<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-09-04T22:10:02+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">4th September 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/04\/first-holy-communion-and-confirmation-2027-registration\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\"  alt=\"Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-1-300x300 Latest News\"  style=\"max-width:128px;max-height:128px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-1.jpg 500w\" 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\/28\/7234\/\">Registration Opens for Catholic Faith Formation 2026-2027 Classes<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-28T11:19:34+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">28th August 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u201316 yearsWhen: Weekly on Saturdays, 4:45 pm \u2013 5:45 pm (Resuming Sept 12, 2026)Where: Church of Divine Mercy, LucanCost: Free Secure your child&#8217;s spot here! Registration Link If you would like to know more about the curriculum or have any questions, please feel free<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/08\/28\/7234\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<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<\/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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