{"id":66,"date":"2023-08-05T00:01:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T23:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/home-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T11:57:12","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"donate\">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\u2019s mission.  <a href=\"https:\/\/platform.payzone.ie\/customer\/10130\/product-list\"><img  title=\"\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com\/images\/donate-long-pink.png\"  alt=\"donate-long-pink Welcome\" ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/mass-times\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"275\">Mass Times<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/parish-notices-sunday-14th-june-2026\/\">Parish Notices &#8211; Sunday 14th June 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:file {\"id\":7020,\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/23-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-14th-June-2026.pdf\",\"displayPreview\":true} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><object class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/23-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-14th-June-2026.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"23 Lucan South Notices Publisher 14th June 2026\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-95e83666-1eac-4eaa-bcf2-f81a4a761c08\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/23-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-14th-June-2026.pdf\">23 Lucan South Notices Publisher 14th June 2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/23-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-14th-June-2026.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-95e83666-1eac-4eaa-bcf2-f81a4a761c08\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:file --><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/car-boot-sale-parish-fair\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6998\">Car boot sale &amp; Parish Fair<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>Saturday 13th June from 10:30am to 4pm <\/strong>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 <strong>\u20ac25 per car and \u20ac35 per small van<\/strong>. To book or volunteer, please contact the Parish Office via email to <a href=\"mailto:lucansouthparish@gmail.com\">lucansouthparish@gmail.com<\/a> or phone 01 457 2622 during office hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 face painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come along, join the fun and support our parish. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A4-Car-boot-sale.jpg\"  alt=\"A4-Car-boot-sale Welcome\"  class=\"wp-image-6999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A4-Car-boot-sale.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A4-Car-boot-sale-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/funding-mission-in-partnership\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7026\">Funding Mission in Partnership<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <strong><em>Funding Mission in Partnership<\/em><\/strong>, is supported by the Archdiocese and focused on building vibrant, financially sustainable parish communities for the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As parishes and parish partnerships, along with the wider Church, continue to evolve (for example in areas such as Mass attendance, lay participation, and youth engagement), we are seeking to better understand how parishioners and others may wish to grow in their involvement and support in the life and mission of the Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About this survey:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can be anonymous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It should take no more than 5\u201310 minutes to complete \u2014 <strong>please do so by Monday, 30 June&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responses will be reviewed by the Office for Financial Development at the Archdiocese of Dublin and will help inform future decisions both locally and across the Diocese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All feedback will be used solely for these purposes and securely deleted at the end of the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are very grateful for your time and input.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communitycounseling.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9Zz29OmmgeOFTrE\">Click here to begin the survey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/child-safeguarding-protection-service-newsletter-summer-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6994\">Child Safeguarding &amp; Protection Service Newsletter Summer 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Archdiocese of Dublin has published their Summer Safeguarding Newsletter. We hope you find it of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CSPS-Newsletter-May-2026.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of CSPS Newsletter May 2026.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-3caca194-f8ca-406a-a1e5-3ff0ca2b27ef\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CSPS-Newsletter-May-2026.pdf\">CSPS Newsletter May 2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CSPS-Newsletter-May-2026.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-3caca194-f8ca-406a-a1e5-3ff0ca2b27ef\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/parish-grotto-plans\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6944\">Parish Grotto Plans<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GrottoPlanning-724x1024.jpg\"  alt=\"GrottoPlanning-724x1024 Welcome\"  class=\"wp-image-6943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GrottoPlanning-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GrottoPlanning-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GrottoPlanning-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GrottoPlanning-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GrottoPlanning.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/first-holy-communion-and-confirmation-2026-registration\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6472\">First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2026 Registration<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dates for First Holy Communion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divine Mercy Junior School: 11am on Saturday 16th May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Griffeen Valley ETNS: 11am on Saturday 23rd May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan CNS: 11am on Saturday 23rd May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan East ETNS: 11am on Saturday 23rd May 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dates for Confirmation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divine Mercy Senior School: 11am on Wednesday 27th May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Griffeen Valley ETNS: 11:30am on Saturday 25th April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan CNS: 10am on Saturday 25th April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan East ETNS: 11:30am on Saturday 25th April 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eucharist100.png\"  alt=\"Eucharist100 Welcome\"  class=\"wp-image-1887\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/first-holy-communion-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6467\"><strong>First Holy Communion 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"141\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Confirmation.png\"  alt=\"Confirmation Welcome\"  class=\"wp-image-2323\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/confirmation-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6463\">Confirmation 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/the-radio-maria-nativity-play\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6758\">The Radio Maria Nativity Play<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NativityBackground-1024x640.jpg\"  alt=\"NativityBackground-1024x640 Welcome\"  class=\"wp-image-4875\" style=\"width:auto;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NativityBackground-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NativityBackground-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NativityBackground-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NativityBackground-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NativityBackground-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiomaria.ie\/radio-maria-nativity-play-balgaddy\/\">Click here to listen to the recording on Radio Maria website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/childrens-faith-formation-2025-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6430\">Children\u2019s Faith Formation 2025-2026 <\/a> <img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"201\" class=\"wp-image-4858\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/JesusHugChild.png\"  alt=\"JesusHugChild Welcome\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/JesusHugChild.png 815w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/JesusHugChild-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/JesusHugChild-766x1024.png 766w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/JesusHugChild-768x1027.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faith Formation classes will resume on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday 13th September from 4:45 to 5:45 pm<\/strong>.  Classes take place each Saturday thereafter at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/childrens-faith-formation-2025-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6430\">Registration is now open, just click here to fill out the registration form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/09\/lucan-faith-fellowship\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5608\">Lucan Faith Fellowship<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship-1024x576.jpg\"  alt=\"FaithFellowship-1024x576 Welcome\"  class=\"wp-image-5456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes place on two Saturdays each month from 1pm to 2pm in our Church with a mixture of music, praise, scripture and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lucan_Fellowship2025.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Lucan_Fellowship2025.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-dec4e832-d635-42f8-ab72-0cfd25df2487\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lucan_Fellowship2025.pdf\">Lucan_Fellowship2025<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lucan_Fellowship2025.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-dec4e832-d635-42f8-ab72-0cfd25df2487\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divine Mercy Food Bank <img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"87\" class=\"wp-image-2429\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FoodDonations.jpg\"  alt=\"FoodDonations Welcome\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FoodDonations.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FoodDonations-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Divine Mercy Food Bank will be open  from 11.00am &#8211; 12 Noon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food Parcels can be collected during that time. <br>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2023\/10\/26\/pilgrim-statue-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5047\">Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img  title=\"\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PilgrimStatue.jpg\"  alt=\"PilgrimStatue Welcome\"  style=\"width:auto;height:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When Mother Mary was in need she was told there was no room at the inn.<\/strong>  <strong>Can you make a place for her?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can only imagine how happy Mother Mary will be to get your invitation to stay in your home and pray with your family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Altar Server Ministry <img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-4038\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AltarServers.png\"  alt=\"AltarServers Welcome\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AltarServers.png 1193w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AltarServers-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AltarServers-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AltarServers-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AltarServers-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2022\/03\/30\/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults-rcia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3006\">Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png\"  alt=\"image Welcome\"  class=\"wp-image-5614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"daily-readings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/daily-mass-readings\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"503\">Daily Readings<\/a> <img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" class=\"wp-image-738\" style=\"width: 128px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Book_128.png\"  alt=\"Book_128 Welcome\" ><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under our Welcome menu you will find links for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/daily-mass-readings\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"503\">Daily Mass Reading<\/a> which updates every day  as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/sunday-mass-readings\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"499\">Sunday Mass Reading<\/a> for the following Sunday&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s mission. 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