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Registration for Religious Education Classes for Children
who are attending non-Catholic schools
Children from first – sixth class must register for classes in advance of September.
All details accessible via QR code.
Harmonies and High Notes: A Summer School to Remember
Last Wednesday July 2nd, the senior girls of St. Mary’s Youth Choir in Lucan swapped their usual rehearsal space for the historic halls of St Patrick’s College Maynooth, where they attended the second day of a three day event which makes up the Irish Church Music Association Summer School. It was a joyful, music-filled adventure that deepened not only their understanding of sacred music but also their sense of community.
The day was packed with enriching workshops, led by gifted liturgists and musicians who brought new insights into the role of music in worship. From morning prayer through to evening prayer, the girls sang, studied, and shared in the beauty of liturgy and of course, had plenty of laughter along the way.
This year’s Summer School guest speaker was Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP, a Paulist priest known for his leadership in Catholic liturgy, music, and theology. Internationally recognized, he has influenced Asian American Catholicism and advanced the Church’s engagement with topics like political polarization and artificial intelligence. His music formed the basis for many of the prayers and liturgy throughout the three days and we were ably guided through the music rehearsals by the brilliant Dominic Finn who is currently Director of Music at St. Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, Cork.
The girls took part in the breakout choral workshop, led by Orla Barry, former director of the renowned Palestrina Choir. Despite the fact that all the other participants had already worked on the repertoire the previous day, the girls rose to the challenge and impressed Orla with their musicianship and enthusiasm. At the close of the session, she singled them out for special praise, noting how admirably they had grasped new and demanding material in such a short space of time.
The setting of Maynooth's campus added to the sense of occasion. Between rehearsals, there were chats over lunch, a walk to the village for an ice cream and even a little impromptu harmony while visiting the music department! I got to show the girls around where I had studied for my music degree and more recently where I had completed a wonderful two years studying for my Liturgical Music Diploma.
After lunch, we had another choral workshop with distinguished composer and chair of the ICMA Ian Callanan. We were made work very hard in this one – not only were we singing but we were dancing too as Ian had decided to add actions to all of his songs!! I think this was definitely a highlight of the day for the girls!
The day ended with Evening Prayer, where all participants lifted their voices in one breathtaking sound—an unforgettable reminder of why we sing. Mary, our prayer guide for the evening, gave us each a stone with a bible reference for hope and over dinner, the girls were busily checking google to learn more about the meaning. A beautiful end to the day
Above all, the experience was a celebration of friendship, faith, and the power of music to bring people together. The girls returned home uplifted, inspired, and armed with lots of new hymns for the year ahead! A huge thank you to Fr. Philip for making it possible for the girls to attend. We are so grateful, and we will be keeping you posted with all the progress!
Aideen Cooney - Director of St. Mary’s Youth Choir
St Mary’s, Lucan
www.lucanparish.com
Sunday Mass Times: Vigil: 6.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am, 12 noon.
Summer Mass Schedule
The only change to Sunday Masses is that there is NO 7pm Mass.
Weekday Masses: 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Masses live-streamed on www.lucanparish.com
St. Vincent de Paul church collection at all Masses next Saturday/ Sunday 19th/20th June.
Many thanks for your generosity.
St Mary’s Parish Divine Mercy Devotion:
Every Wednesday, in St. Mary’s church after the 10am Mass until 11am (unless there is a funeral), during exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy is prayed in atonement for our sins and the sins of the whole world, asking God to defeat evil and bring peace to the world in these troubled times.
Christian Meditation:
We resume Tuesdays at 8pm in the Parish Bungalow.
All welcome.
Sr Geraldine
Lectio Divina:
Lectio Divina meet every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) at 7.30pm in the Bungalow to reflect for an hour on the following Sunday’s gospel.
All are welcome.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group:
We meet on the 2nd Monday (at 10.45am) and the 4th Thursday (at 8pm) each month, in the Parish Centre. We are available to listen or just be there for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost following the death of a loved one. If you would like to attend a meeting, please contact the Parish Office. (Phone 01 6217041)
Confessions – Nuns’ Chapel:
Saturday Evening 6.30pm Mass.
Legion of Mary:
Meeting every Thursday 5.30pm in the Parish Bungalow for Rosary and Prayers.
All Welcome.
Visits to the housebound:
If you are housebound you can call Deirdre at the parish office (01 621 7041) we will be happy to call on a monthly basis.
Baptisms in St Mary’s Parish
Procedure for baptisms in the parish. Parents who register their children for baptism are invited and must attend a preparatory meeting in the month before the ceremony. The ceremony of baptism will take place in two parts. The children will be welcomed at a short ceremony during 10:30 a.m. Mass, the Family Mass, on the Sunday prior to their actual baptism date.
Dates are bookable on line.
Cuppa:
Why not come into the Coffee Dock for a cuppa and a chat after the10am Weekday Mass and on Sundays after the morning Masses.
Medjugorje Mass
St Mary’s Church, Lucan
Monday 14th July
Mass at 6.15pm.
(Rosary, Confessions and Prayers 5.45pm)
St Patrick’s Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
www.stpatrickslucan.ie
Sunday Mass Times: 9am, 10.30am, 12 noon.
The 10.30am Family Mass is aimed at younger parishioners and their families.
Summer Mass Schedule
There is no change to Sunday Masses.
Weekday Masses: 10am on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
All Masses livestreamed at stpatrickslucan.ie
St Vincent De Paul – St Patrick’s Conference
Church Gate collection before and after all Masses NEXT Sunday 20th July
Thank you for your generosity.
Baptisms in St Patrick's Parish
Procedure for baptisms in the parish. Parents who register their children for baptism are invited and must attend a preparatory meeting in the month before the ceremony. The ceremony of baptism will take place in two parts. The children will be welcomed at a short ceremony during 10:30 a.m. Mass, the Family Mass, on the Sunday prior to their actual baptism date.
Dates are bookable on line.
Adoration:
Adoration is held every Saturday morning after the 10am Mass from 10.30am to 11.30am.
All are welcome.
Confessions:
Confessions after Saturday 10am Mass and after Thursday 10am Mass.
Communion for the Homebound:
If any member of your family is sick and housebound, and would like to receive Holy Communion, do please let us know. You can ring the Parish Office on 01 628 1018 and leave your name and address, or email us at: secretary@stpatrickslucan.ie
Tea/Coffee Morning:
Our Tea/Coffee Morning will be held after 10 am Mass on Tuesdays for July & August.
All Welcome. Do drop in.
St. Patrick’s Parish Lucan Lottery
Join our weekly Parish Lotto
Your support makes a real difference. The jackpot increases every week plus a weekly prize.
To join now simply go to our parish website
https://www.stpatrickslucan.ie/st-patricks-parish-lucan-lottery/
Parish of Divine Mercy, Lucan South
www.lucansouthparish.net
E-mail:lucansouthparish@gmail.com
Sunday Mass Times: Vigil: 6pm.
Sunday Masses: 10.30am and 12.00 noon.
Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri.9:15am. Sat.10am
All Masses will be livestreamed on www.lucansouthparish.net
St Joseph’s Young Priests Society has been set up in Divine Mercy Church, Lucan for all the Lucan parishes and are looking for new members. Our next meeting is on the Monday 26th May after 9.15 Mass.
Everybody is welcome to attend.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Confessions every Saturday 5.15pm and after the evening Mass.
Prayers of the Church:
Mon. to Fri.: 8.40am.
The Church is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm for private prayers.
Adoration and Holy Hour Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
Mon: 7.30pm: Divine Mercy Adoration.
Fri: 1.15pm: Adoration MMPH Cenacle.
Fri: 2-3pm: Divine Mercy Devotion/Adoration.
Legion of Mary:
The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in the Confessional Room in the church.
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Fruits of Medjugorje:
Every Thursday.
7.00pm: Rosary and Confessions.
7.30pm: Holy Mass.
After Mass: Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction.
8.15pm Adoration and Confessions
8.50m Benediction.
All welcome
Family Choir: The Family choir is looking for more members who love to sing or could play any instrument like: string, wind or percussion. We practice Friday evenings here in the Church and sing at 12:00pm Sunday Mass.
If you know of anyone who may be interested, please share this with them or approach any of the choir members after Mass to link you with Tina or Mike.
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