{"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":"2026-10-29T11:20:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T11:20:35","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-7481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/donate-long-burgundy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-7277\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Clock.256.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Clock.256.png 256w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Clock.256-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday morning mass will be at 10am from Saturday 3rd October onwards<\/strong><\/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\/newsletters-2\/\">Latest Newsletter<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-7299\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Mail.256.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Mail.256.png 256w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Mail.256-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts is-layout-flow wp-block-latest-posts-is-layout-flow\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/parish-notices-sunday-1st-november-2026\/\">Parish Notices &#8211; Sunday 1st November 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\">\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\/10\/44-Lucan-South-Notices-November-1st-2026.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 44 Lucan South Notices November 1st 2026.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-5d52689a-024c-465b-8c46-6b5345731ec8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/44-Lucan-South-Notices-November-1st-2026.pdf\">44 Lucan South Notices November 1st 2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/44-Lucan-South-Notices-November-1st-2026.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-5d52689a-024c-465b-8c46-6b5345731ec8\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/10\/29\/all-saints-day\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7542\">All Saints Day<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All children and adults are welcome to join in our All Saints holy costume day by dressing up as a saint for the 10:30am Sunday mass on November 1st.  After both the 10:30am and 12pm mass there will be a fesitval with games, snacks, activities and learning about saints in the John Paul II room off the main porch organised by Jesus Youth Teens Group.  All are welcome!<\/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\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AllSaintsDay-731x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AllSaintsDay-731x1024.jpeg 731w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AllSaintsDay-214x300.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AllSaintsDay-768x1075.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AllSaintsDay.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-Saints-Festival-724x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-Saints-Festival-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-Saints-Festival-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-Saints-Festival-768x1086.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-Saints-Festival-1086x1536.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/All-Saints-Festival.jpeg 1131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\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\/10\/19\/emmanuel-nights-novena\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7421\">Emmanuel Nights Novena<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-7305\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Star.256.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Star.256.png 256w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Star.256-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting on Wednesday 16th December there will be Confession &amp; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EmmanualNights-731x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7422\" style=\"width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EmmanualNights-731x1024.jpeg 731w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EmmanualNights-214x300.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EmmanualNights-768x1075.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EmmanualNights.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/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\/08\/28\/7234\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7234\">Faith Formation 2026\/27 Classes<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" class=\"wp-image-7533\" style=\"width: 125px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-Transparent.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-Transparent.png 500w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-Transparent-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Catechism-Logo-Catholic-Faith-Formation-Transparent-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These classes will help them understand and appreciate their faith through age-appropriate, interactive activities and discussions.<br><strong>Who:<\/strong> Open to all children aged 5\u201316 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Weekly on Saturdays, 4:45 pm \u2013 5:45 pm (Resuming Sept 12, 2026)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Church of Divine Mercy, Lucan<br><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secure your child&#8217;s spot here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/index.php\/2026\/08\/28\/catholic-faith-formation-registeration-2026-2027\/\">Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to know more about the curriculum or have any questions, please feel free to email us at <strong>lucansouthparish@gmail.com<\/strong>.<\/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\/09\/04\/first-holy-communion-and-confirmation-2027-registration\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2234\">First Holy Communion and Confirmation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Communion_Confirmation-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-695\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <strong>Divine Mercy Junior school or Divine Mercy Senior school<\/strong> to register their children using the online forms below so we can properly prepare for the ceremonies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child attends a different school then they should register at St.Marys parish clicking here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucanparish.com\/\">https:\/\/www.lucanparish.com\/<\/a>. The Sacrament will still take place in our Church of Divine Mercy on the dates shown below.<\/p>\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\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">First Holy Communion<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Eucharist.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4838\" style=\"width:100px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Eucharist.png 200w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Eucharist-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dates for 2027<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divine Mercy School: 11am Sat 24th April 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Griffeen Valley ETNS: 11am Sat 22nd May 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan CNS: 11am Sat22nd May 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan East ETNS: 11am Sat 22nd May 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\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\/2026\/09\/04\/first-holy-communion-registration-2026-27\/\">Register HERE for <span>First Communion 2027<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Confirmation<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"141\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Confirmation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2323\" style=\"width:100px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dates for 2027<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divine Mercy School: 11am Thurs 27th May 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Griffeen Valley ETNS: 11am Sat 15th May 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan CNS: 11am Sat 15th May 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucan East ETNS: 11am Sat 15th May 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\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\/2026\/09\/04\/confirmation-registration-form-2026-27\/\">Register HERE for <span>Confirmation 2027<\/span><\/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\/06\/26\/lucan-cns-religion-class-registration-2026-27\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7043\">Lucan CNS Religion Class 2026\/27<\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-7292\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Compose.256.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Compose.256.png 256w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Compose.256-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-7303\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Security.256.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Security.256.png 256w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Security.256-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><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> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-7307\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Tools.256.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Tools.256.png 256w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Tools.256-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GrottoPlanning-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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\/2024\/07\/09\/lucan-faith-fellowship\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5608\">Lucan Faith Fellowship<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" class=\"wp-image-5456\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FaithFellowship-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/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\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 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=\"\" 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 decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PilgrimStatue.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Altar Server Ministry <img 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=\"\" 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 <a href=\"mailto:lucansouthparish@gmail.com\">lucansouthparish@gmail.com<\/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\/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<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is RCIA_Poster-1024x576-1.png\" class=\"wp-image-5614\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-7271\" style=\"width: 75px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Book.256.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Book.256.png 256w, https:\/\/www.lucansouthparish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Elegantthemes-Softies-Book.256-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/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\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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