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NEWSFLASH from AONTAS!
Aontas was founded in 2017 (initially in St Patrick’s) by Gelaine Elises, Gail Elises and I. With the encouragement of our parents, Miriam Hodgkinson & Jean Elises, we decided to set up a youth choir tailored specifically for young teenagers and young adults, like ourselves at the time. We were still students in secondary school and were hungry and enthusiastic to serve our parish community with our love of youthful liturgical music.
Although it may be hard to imagine, we, three, would spend hours rehearsing and were even nervous at times to sing at masses - it wasn’t common to see many young people even attend mass, let alone sing in a choir. We slowly, through our early years, encouraged more young people to join us. Jordan Murphy, now co-musical director with myself, and Jessica Power, another of our other senior members, also joined our mission. Over the last number of years. we have continued to grow in numbers, with more members taking on senior leadership roles within the choir.
Despite the challenges of reaching out to young people, we truly believed that what we stood for was a hopeful vision, that one day we would see young people involved within our parish community. At times the journey was challenging, to say the least. However, with the support of Fr. Pius, Fr. Ubaldo, Cathy Burke and of course, Fr. Philip, our former Parish Priest, we continued to independently run Aontas, and have since extended our music ministry across both parishes under the parish partnership. We carried on with our mission to evangelise and to encourage young people to join; to share their talents, grow in faith and to make new friendships, and we hope to continue this journey with Fr. Bill’s support and guidance, going forward.
Bringing youth to the church was not an easy task almost 10 years ago. Many attempts were made, however, we are grateful that God has blessed us with the success of Aontas, and for the life-long friendships and family we have. From 3 members, we are proud to now tell you that we have over 23 members and 4 new joiners this year.
Although Gail, Gelaine and I are not as young as when we first started, I think the young people in the choir today are living proof that the church and our parish will not only stay alive, but will continue to grow.
To celebrate Aontas Choir’s 9th year anniversary, next July 2026, our choir will be traveling to the Philippines for a volunteering trip. We have chosen the Philippines as it is the home country of several members of the group; Gail, Gelaine, Moira, Angel, Jam and Juleanne. They have given so much to our community here in Lucan for many years, and so, we hope to give back to their home communities as well.
During our time there, we will have the privilege of sharing our liturgical music with local parishes around the Philippines. In addition to this, we will also be volunteering in a medical mission, providing classes, workshops, cleaning local schools, giving food to the poor, connecting with other parish youth groups and of course, youth development and group prayers.
To make this possible, we will be organising a number of fundraising events in the coming months so we have a lot of work to do to get this project over the line.
We warmly invite you, our parish family, to support us in any way you can—whether that’s by coming along to our fundraisers, helping to spread the word, or simply keeping us in your prayers. And of course, if there is anyone who is in a position for themselves or indeed their company to offer sponsorship. we would warmly accept any offers of kindness and you can reach out to us at aontaschoir@gmail.com. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We are so grateful for your ongoing encouragement and your continued support. Thank you once again, and we look forward to sharing more news with you very soon!
Adam Hodgkinson
Co-Musical Director, Aontas Choir
St Mary’s, Lucan
www.lucanparish.com
Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 6.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am, 12 noon and 7pm
The 10.30am Family Mass is aimed at younger parishioners and their families.
Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday 10am
Masses live-streamed on www.lucanparish.com
St. Vincent de Paul Church Collection at all Masses next Saturday/ Sunday 11th/12th October.
Many thanks for your generosity.
St. Mary’s Readers’ Roster October 2025
The roster for readers at the Saturday vigil, 12 noon and 7pm Masses on Sundays in St. Mary’s for the month of October 2025 has been sent to all readers by email. If any reader has not received it a copy is available for inspection in the sacristy.
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 meet every Tuesday night 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.
Recent Death
Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Leahy, Beech Park.
May she rest in peace.
Medjugorje Mass
St Mary’s Church, Lucan
Monday 13th October
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.
Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday 10am
All Masses livestreamed at stpatrickslucan.ie
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
Eucharistic Healing Service Saturday 11th October 7.15pm
There will be a Eucharistic Healing Service, through the intercession of St. Carlo Acutis, on Saturday 11th October at 7.15pm.
An individual blessing with the Blessed Sacrament will be offered to everyone who attends.
Rosary Saturday 11th October 5pm
Pope Leo has announced there will be a Rosary in St. Peter’s Square on October 11th to mark the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality.
We will pray the Rosary in the Church of Divine Mercy at the same time as Pope Leo, at 5pm on Saturday 11th October.
Catholic Faith Formation for Children
Active and enjoyable faith formation and learning.
Would you like your child to learn more about their faith in a small group setting?
Venue: Divine Mercy Church
Saturdays at 4.45-5.45p.m. starting on 13 September.
Children aged 5-15 years all welcome from all parishes.
Register on line www.lucansouthparish.net
Forms also available at the parish office or sign up after any Mass in the church.
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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