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17 March 2024
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Parish notes

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St Mary’s, Lucan

www.lucanparish.com

Sunday Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil: 6.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am, 12 noon and 7pm.

Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 10am and 7.30pm

St. Vincent de Paul
Church collection at all Masses NEXT Saturday/ Sunday 23rd/24th March.
Many thanks for your generosity.

St. Mary’s Readers’ Roster March 2024
The roster for readers at the Saturday vigil, 12 noon and 7pm Masses on Sundays in St. Mary’s for the month of March 2024 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. Vincent de Paul Church Collection at all Masses next Saturday/ Sunday 23rd / 24th March.
Many thanks for your generosity.

St Mary’s Church Car Park – Chapel Hill Barrier Closed:
It has come to our attention that some people are driving, very dangerously through our church car park, taking a short cut to get down Chapel Hill. In the interest of Health and Safety, the barrier at the entrance to the carpark from Chapel Hill is closed permanently now.
Because of the problem with all day parking, and parishioners having difficulty in parking, the parish is currently exploring all options in relation to having the carpark managed and monitored. (including clamping of cars parked after 11am each day i.e. within 30 minutes of daily Mass.)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Saturdays (funerals permitting) from 10.30am to 11.30am.
All welcome.

Christian Meditation:
We meet every Tuesday night at 8pm in the Parish Bungalow.
All welcome
Sr Geraldine.

Divine Mercy Devotion:
Every Wednesday morning in St. Mary’s parish church after the 10am Mass until 11am (unless there is a funeral), the Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed during exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
This devotion, revealed to St Faustina by Our Lord, is necessary to defeat evil, for peace in the world and for our journey to eternal life.

Scriptural Reading (Lectio Divina):
John14:6: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one cometh unto the Father except through me.
With more than 100,000 self-help books in print there is obviously no lack of interest in how to improve ourselves in all sorts of ways; unfortunately, in very many cases, most readers never get past the first chapter, or if so, fail to take the action advised. In contrast, the approach of Lectio Divina is to read and re-read the Gospel, one passage at a time, meditate on it, and through the intercession of the Holy Spirit, pray for a meaningful change in our lives. Such is our hope.
Meetings are held in the Bungalow, every Monday night at 7.30pm when we reflect 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 Sr. Geraldine.

Legion of Mary: Meeting every Thursday 5.30pm in the Parish Bungalow for Rosary and Prayers.
All Welcome.

Baptisms:
Dates are bookable on line. If you need to cancel a booking contact: secretary@lucanparish.com

Confessions – Nuns’ Chapel: After Saturday 10am Mass and Saturday Evening 6.30pm Mass.

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.

Coffee Dock Open: Every Sunday Morning and Weekdays 10am to 12 noon.
All Welcome.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St Mary’s Conference, Lucan
For assistance, phone: 01 8550022 or email: info@svp.ie


Recent Deaths
Deepest Sympathy to the wife, family and friends of Gerry D’Arcy , Beech Park, to the husband, parents, family and friends of Melissa Cleary, Woodview Heights and to the family and friends of Elizabeth (Betty) Vassallo, Ryevale Nursing Home.
May they rest in peace.

 

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.

St Vincent De Paul – St Patrick’s Conference
Church Gate collection before and after all Masses THIS Sunday 17th March
Thank you for your generosity.

Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday at 10am.

All Masses livestreamed at stpatrickslucan.ie

Adoration: Adoration is held every Saturday morning after the 10am Mass from 10.30am to 11.30am. All are welcome.

St Patrick’s Prayer Meeting: Meeting every Monday night in the Pastoral Centre, (Side of St Patrick’s Church) from 7.30pm to 8.15pm.

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 you name and address, or email us at: secretary@stpatrickslucan.ie

Tea/Coffee: Every Wednesday Morning 10.30am in the Parish Centre.
All are welcome.

 

Parish of Divine Mercy, Lucan South

www.lucansouthparish.net

E-mail:lucansouthparish@gmail.com

Sunday Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil 6:00pm
Sunday Masses: 10.30am and 12.00 noon.


Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri.9:15am. Sat.10am

There will be a Mass on Tuesday 19th March at 7.30
for the Feast day of St Joseph


All Masses will be livestreamed on www.lucansouthparish.net

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Confessions every Saturday 5.45pm and after Saturday evening Mass.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the Fruits of Medjugorje: Every Thursday, in the Church of Divine Mercy, Lucan South.
7.00pm: Rosary and Confessions
7.30pm: Holy Mass
After Mass: Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction.
All welcome

Faith formation Classes:
Catholic Faith Formation classes for children aged 6 -17, every Saturday from 4:45 – 5:45 pm in Divine Mercy Parish. Classes will be held in age-appropriate groups. No cost involved.
Children from neighbouring parishes are welcome to attend. Registration on arrival.
For more info, email: catechismlucansouth@gmail.com

Legion of Mary:
The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in the Confessional Room in the church. Their works include home visitation and outreach to the poor. All are welcome.

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.

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society: St Joseph’s Young Priests Society has been set up in Divine Mercy Church, Lucan for all the Lucan parishes. We meet up on the first Wednesday of each month for one hour at 10.40am. We would like to invite new members to join our special group praying for vocations and for our priests.
We have tea and cake provided before the meeting.

 

Pilgrimage - Medjugorje 2024

Pilgrimage departing 15th May 2024.
7 nights - €750 pps including insurance.
€50 discount if booked and €200 per person deposit paid if booked before 1st February 2024.
Terms and conditions apply.
Spiritual Director: Fr Ray Kelly
Please contact Pat on 087 2238911 or Marian Pilgrimages on 01 8788159 and say you are travelling with Pat.
If you are thinking of joining a pilgrimage to Medjugorje in 2024, please contact Pat.