{"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":"2026-07-01T23:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T22:30:37","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\/07\/04\/parish-notices-sunday-5th-july-2026\/\">Parish Notices \u2013 Sunday 5th July 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:file {\"id\":7058,\"href\":\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/26-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-5th-July-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\/07\/26-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-5th-July-2026.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"26 Lucan South Notices Publisher 5th July 2026\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-ada1d8ca-234a-45a6-a0b3-ef4e9f55e280\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/26-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-5th-July-2026.pdf\">26 Lucan South Notices Publisher 5th July 2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/26-Lucan-South-Notices-Publisher-5th-July-2026.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ada1d8ca-234a-45a6-a0b3-ef4e9f55e280\">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\/06\/26\/lucan-cns-religion-class-registration-2026-27\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7043\">Lucan CNS Religion Class Registration 2026\/27<\/a> <img  title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" class=\"wp-image-695\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Communion_Confirmation.png\"  alt=\"Communion_Confirmation Welcome\" ><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration for religion classes in Lucan Community National school only are open now and you can click below to access the registration form. One registration form is required per child attending the classes and all registrations must include a copy of their baptismal certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/lucan-cns-religion-class-registration-2026-27\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7043\">Registration for religion classes in Lucan CNS starting in September 2026<\/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\/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<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<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<\/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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