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Sunday 21st October 2018

A Welcome to Lucan……

On Sunday night last I was a guest of the Methodist Church at a service of

welcome for the new Minister of Lucan and Blanchardstown Methodist

communities, Rev. Tawanda Sungai. Rev. Sungai is from Zimbabwe and

arrived in Ireland just three weeks ago with his wife Agnella, and two

daughters Mutsawashe and Mufaro to take up his new appointment; his 18yr

old son Brendan has started college in Zimbabwe. Rev. Tawanda will also be

Chaplain to the Zimbabwean Methodist Community in Dublin.

The service of welcome was held in the Methodist Centre in Tyrrellstown and

was led jointly by Rev. Lawrence Graham, Minister of the Dublin Central

Mission in Abbey Street and Rev. Andrew Doughtery. Rev. Doughtery is the

District Superintendent of the Methodist Church in Dublin and he delivered a

fine sermon challenging Christians to accept the challenge of Christ to be his presence in the world,

leaving the ‘holy huddles’ that we can inhabit to bring the Light of Christ into the darkness of the world.

The service also comprised hymns sung by members of the Zimbabwean community in Ireland in their

native Shona language and was a joyous welcome for the whole Sungai family. I also welcome the

family as neighbours, since they live just two doors from me in Beech Park.

“One Lord, one faith, one Baptism….” (Ephesians 4:5) Lucan is a small village yet we have the presence of the four major

Christian churches on the Island within our community. Methodist,

Presbyterian, Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic, it could be

regarded as a microcosm of Irish Christianity. Thankfully the churches

here enjoy a cordial and respectful relationship. The ministers of all the

churches meet each month for lunch and enjoy some fellowship together.

We come together as Church at Christmas and Holy Week as well as the

annual week of prayer for Christian unity to bear united witness to Christ Jesus our Lord.

Thankfully the days when we regarded each other with suspicion and from a distance are well and truly

over.

We look forward to Rev Sungai being part of all of that and we welcome him among us as a fellow

minister of the Gospel of Christ. It’s a big transition for him and all his family, a new country, a new

home, a new appointment, new schools for his daughters, we pray that his ministry will be blessed by

the Lord and that his time among us may be both happy and fulfilling.

Fr. Philip Curran

Citizens Information Centre Ballyowen Castle Community Centre, Lucan

Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930

Email Lucan@citinfo.ie

www.citizensinformation.ie

Opening hours: Monday to Friday

10 am to 1 pm and 2pm to 4 pm each day,

convenience, please arrive before 12.30 p.m. in

the morning, and before 3.45pm in the afternoon,

as we close promptly.

Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS)

0761 07 4000 – opening hours 9 am to 8 pm

Monday to Friday.

MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)

helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline are

both on the same number 0761 07 2000.

Our services are free and confidential.

Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday

nights from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. FLAC telephone

and referral line 1890 350250. Please note that

FLAC provides Free Legal Advice and not Free

Legal Aid.

Budget 2019 Budget 2019 was announced on 9 October 2018.

The citizensinformation.ie document Budget 2019

sets out the main changes to taxation, social

welfare, health, housing, education, employment

and other areas. This can be found at:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and

_tax/budgets/budget_2019.html Some of the

changes announced in the Budget come into

effect immediately. Others take effect from the

beginning of January 2019 or later in the year.

Some measures have to be finalised before

coming into effect, while others may change

slightly when the legislation needed to bring them

into effect is enacted.

For a full list of the Budget changes, see

budget.gov.ie

October is National Reuse Month National Reuse Month aims to encourage people

and businesses to reuse more and waste less. Find

out more about National Reuse Month at:

https://www.crni.ie/reuse-month/

Exciting Film Club in Lucan Library Called ‘The Classic Crime Film Club’, films are

shown at 6.30pm and are free to all.

The Night of the Hunter Wednesday 24th October 6.30pm.

AN GARDA

SÍOCHÁNA

“Q” District, Lucan Garda Station

Community Policing

Crime Prevention Awareness Event Lucan Community Policing

Gardaí will be holding a Crime

Prevention Awareness Event. Gardaí and

representatives from a number of businesses will

in attendance to help provide you with the

appropriate crime prevention advice as required.

Date: Tuesday, 23rd

October 2018

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Adamstown Youth & Community

Centre, Station Road, Adamstown, Lucan

Representatives from Gardaí, Locksmiths,

Alarm and Insurance Companies available for

advice & consultation on Home, Business &

Personal Security

Kildare Animal Foundation at Naas Antiques Fair Sunday 21 Oct. 12noon - 6pm

Osprey Hotel, Naas

Our volunteers will have a lovely array of

jewellery, silver ware, vintage ware, vinyl, art, etc

Every cent from our stand goes directly to the

shelter.

Lots of sellers with bargains galore on

offer....coins, militaria, antique furniture and

much more.

€3.50 Admission

Palmerstown Tea Dance

Palmerstown Community

and Youth Centre

(beside Supervalu)

Upper Kennelsfort Rd

Sunday 3pm – 6pm

October 28th

Brian McDermot

Contact No: 01-6166981

Lucan Lions Club

Tesco Collection: Many thanks to

all who supported our Annual

Collection, sponsored by Tesco, on

5/6 October. We were delighted

with the support shown at the Lucan and

Celbridge Tesco branches.

Table Quiz: We had a very successful Table Quiz

in Kennys on 4 October. As a result almost €1500

was raised for the Mellon Educate project and

Lions member Joan Dillon will travel to be part of

the project team in mid-November. Thanks to all

who attended on the night, donated prizes and

supported the raffle.

Bag Packing SuperValu Lucan: We will be bag

packing, assisted by the students from St Joseph’s

College, in SuperValu on 16/17 November.

Do you want to help? We will be organising our

Christmas Food Appeals across some local

supermarkets in December - if you would like to

help out for an hour or two please let us know.

Further enquiries to 087 9006999.

The Lions Club meet on the second Tuesday of

each month in Lucan Spa Hotel at 8.30 pm. Now

in our 30th year, our mission is to ‘SERVE’ the

community. We do this by raising funds and

distributing them to local charities.

Read more on lucanlionsclub.com

Lost Purse – Gold material with Madonna and Child

on it. If found, please phone 087-9616281.

Phone – Nokia, last Saturday, somewhere in

Lucan. Phone 01-6241137.

Lucan Active Retirement Assoc.

Our members are in for a free Draw for 3 winning

streak scratch cards from now until Christmas.

The music and Drama groups are practicing hard.

We are having our Halloween party next

Thursday 25th, and also having a table quiz.

Whist Results

9th Oct 2018: 1st Brendan Ryan, 2nd Tina

Adamson, 3rd Billy Doyle, Robin Adamson

16th Oct 2018: 1st Margo McDonagh, 2nd

Theresa Mc Donnell, 3rd Niall Marron

New Members welcome we meet every Thursday

in St Andrew parish Hall at 11-30 in Lucan

Village.

Woodview Residents Mass for our deceased residents will be celebrated

in St Patrick's Church, Esker on Sunday 28

October at 10.30am.

Last Saturday night,

Athlone community

radio hosted the

CRAOL Awards

2018, Liffey Sound

were delighted to pick

up 2 awards on the night! The station received a

Gold Award for our daily programme "Lucan

Live" and Silver for a special programme we

produced with Lucan's creative writers group.

Congratulations to everyone involved in these

programmes - well deserved recognition for all

your hard work!

Thank you to everyone who kindly supported our

table quiz last Friday night. Special thanks to the

following who donated prizes for our raffle;

Febvre & Company limited, Gill Books, Kenny's

pub, Charlie's barbers, Centra, Coffee Works, Spa

Hotel, Hollystown golf club, Adrienne Corcoran,

Anne Mc Mahon and finally Crowley Millar

solicitors who made a donation to the station.

On the 4th Wednesday of every month, Brendan

Hackett has a business slot on "Lucan Live"

where he interviews people from local businesses

in Lucan. If you would like to take part in the

programme, please email

stationmanager@liffeysoundfm.ie

www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook

Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community

radio station!

Lucan ICA Monday 222

nd Oct: Sarsfield

Group Night in the Parish

Centre beside Castleknock

Church at 8.15pm. The

competition is: Make a Mask in any Medium.

Tues 23rd

Oct: Craft Group continues their

projects in the Bungalow 10am - 12.30pm.

Wed 24th

Oct: Fiona Guinan is giving us

demonstration with a Halloween theme. We

request a good attendance on the night.

We send our sincere condolences to Anne Beales

on the death of her niece R.I.P.

Parish Notes

St Mary’s, Lucan www.lucanparish.com

Justice and Peace Group: The group meets

Next Thursday 25th Oct. at 8pm in the Parish

Centre.

We would welcome new members and indeed

"old" ones who have dropped out.

Why not give it a try?

Christian Meditation: We meet each Tuesday at

8pm in The Bungalow. Everyone welcome.

Sr. Geraldine, 6217158

Bethany Group: Bethany Group is available to

listen to or just be there for anyone who is feeling

lonely or lost following the death of a loved one.

We meet on the 2nd

Monday of each month from

10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4th

Thursday of

each month from 8pm - 9pm. Parish Centre –

6217041

Legion of Mary: We meet in Room 2 in the

Parish Centre every Wednesday at 6.30pm. We

are much involved in home visits and nursing

homes. With extra help we could a wider range

of work in the parish. Come and join us, you will

not regret it.

More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686

Holy Communion for the sick and

housebound:

If you wish to avail of this service or if you know

someone who does, please contact one of the

priests.

Parish Ministry: It is an important part of our

ministry to support people in times of sickness

and bereavement. We would greatly appreciate it,

if you would let us know if someone in your

family is ill or admitted to hospital. Ph. 6217041

weekdays between 9.30am and 2pm. (except

Thursday).

The Irish Catholic:

Don’t miss out! ‘The Joy of the Gospel is here!’

Read news, analysis and enjoy our faith, family

and lifestyle features weekly by buying The Irish

Catholic, the longest selling Catholic newspaper

in Ireland. It is available in this church!

St. Patrick’s Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown www.stpatrickslucan.ie

Bethany Bereavement Support Group:

This is a voluntary parish based ministry which

aims to help and support those who have suffered

a loss through bereavement or otherwise.

Grieving is a natural process which can be helped

by someone listening with empathy and

understanding. We meet on the third Wednesday

of each Month from 8pm to 9pm in the Pastoral

Centre, St. Patrick’s Church. This is a free,

confidential service and is available to everyone

in Lucan and the outlying areas.

We can be contacted through the Parish office:

Tel: (01) 628 1018 or 089 2507213, or email:

stpatrickschurchlucan@gmail.com

17

th October

Dear Editor,

With Winter approaching, would

you consider the installation of

hand sanitizers in all porches of the Church.

This hopefully, would reduce the incidents of flu,

colds etc..

Yours,

Mary Strickland, Esker Lawns

St Mary's Folk Group Our next Mass takes place this

Sunday 12.15pm.

Please come along and join in the singing.

Volunteers Needed - for St Mary's Parish

Centre... If you have a few hours to spare

on a weekly or fortnightly basis to help in

our Coffee Dock, morning or afternoons we

would be delighted to hear from you.

Please phone Deirdre - 01 6217041

Annual Mass of Remembrance

Our Annual Mass of for all our departed

relatives and friends will take place on

Wednesday 14th

November at 8pm

At this Mass the names of those from our parish

community who died in the past 12 months will

be specially remembered. The names of all

those on the November list of the dead will

automatically be included .

The Flower Fairies were at it again!

The Altar at St Mary's last Sunday for the Harvest

was in one word - Stunning. The colours of the

flowers, mixed in with all the fruit and vegetables,

the two pumpkin vases on the altar were all very

pretty. The little wheelbarrow full of fruit added

to the picture. Well done ladies - again.

Letter to the Editor Why oh why do some people think it is

acceptable to park on the Disabled Bays,

specially at Saint Mary's Church, when they are

not permitted to do so?

In short, it's not acceptable. In length, it's

ignorant, arrogant, bad-manners, lazy, boorish,

two-fingered and totally maddening for people

entitled to use them.

Hey folks, they are there for a reason. They

provide convenient parking for people in order to

access areas such as the church and the parish

centre. This takes so much stress out of one's task

in attending some sort of function.

The problems at Saint Mary's are not confined to

Mass times by any stretch. I have heard of

people returning home immediately upon their

arrival at the Church because of the inability to

park in the disabled bays they are entitled to use

because of drivers misusing them. This again is

shameful and totally unacceptable.

I have heard many an excuse; "I was running

late", "I'm only parking here for 2 minutes", "I

just have to collect someone". Nowhere near

credible and none that would cover in obtaining a

permit.

What sanctions are in place for drivers misusing

the Disabled Parking Bays? Could initiatives be

put in place? Is it right to do nothing?

I look forward to positive action. I'm sorry to say

that I could be waiting for positive inaction from

certain car users. Ignorance is not bliss.

Name and address with editor.

Thank You I had the privilege of attending Mass

in St Mary's last Sunday, what beauty

greeted one, flowers, colour, fruit, veg.

and arranged with such care. May I

say thank you to the ladies or gents who went to

so much trouble to make harvest so beautiful.

God Bless your hands,

Yours Rita,

Palmerstown , Dublin 20.

LIVING WITH LOSS

An information

evening for the public about bereavement with

guest speaker Niamh Fitzpatrick (Psychologist,

sister of Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick) Observations on

grief from the inside out

November is traditionally a month for

remembrance. This Irish Hospice Foundation

event aims to provide information about grief and

the range of supports available to bereaved

people.

Members of the public are invited to attend this

free public event:

Thursday, 1st November 2018 5.30pm - 8.00pm

The Alex Hotel, 41-47 Fenian Street (off

Merrion Square), Dublin 2.

The evening will open at 5.30pm with a formal

introduction. There will also be an opportunity to

chat to voluntary bereavement support services

about the supports they provide. During the

evening Niamh Fitzpatrick will address the

gathering and speak on the theme ‘Living with

Loss’. This public event is free to attend.

Bookings are not necessary.

If you have any queries or would like further

information please contact

Iris Murray, Irish Hospice Foundation, 4th

Floor,

Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2.

Telephone: 01 6793188

Email: iris.murray@hospicefoundation.ie

website: www.hospicefoundation.ie and

www.bereaved.ie

A slip of the foot you may soon recover,

but a slip of the tongue you may never got

over.

Benjamin Franklin

Acknowledgement

McMORROW (THOMAS)

Died 3rd July 2018 Late of Sarsfield Park, Lucan.

The wife, Lena and family of the late Thomas

McMorrow would like to most sincerely thank all

of their neighbours, friends, family, priests and

parish team for all their support and help during

their recent sad loss.

The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered.

Kind regards,

Lena McMorrow and family

Anniversaries

CAROLAN (BRIAN)

9th Anniversary – 22nd October Those of you who think of Brian today

A little prayer to Jesus say.

Remembered today by Helena, Stephen, Alan

Louise, Ellie, Hannah, Alfie and Frankie

DELANEY (MARY)

5th Anniversary – 19th October A sadness still comes over us

Tears in silence often flows

Memories keep you near us

Though you died five years ago

We love and miss you still.

All our love Anthony, Mena, Ann, grandchildren

and great grandchildren

GIBSON (BRIGID)

25th Anniversary In loving memory of our Mam.

Time passes, memories stay

Never forgotten, especially today.

Sadly missed by your loving family

Transport Users Most of the new traffic ramps being installed

throughout Lucan are of a better quality than the

previously ones. They do a great job in slowing

down traffic causing no damage to vehicles

crossing them compared to many of the past

ramps; the designers have now got them right.

There are a few iron ramps in the new estates in

Lucan that are very severe when crossing, this is

very hard on people with a disability. I hope these

are only a temporary measure and should be

replaced as soon as possible with the standard

safe ramps.

T. Newton 086 3127364.

Love is Never Lost As the months pass and the

seasons change,

something of tranquility

descends, and

although the well-remembered footstep will not

sound again, nor the voice call from the room

beyond, there seems to be about one in the air

an astmosphere of love, a living presence.

Daphne Du Maurier.

BAPTISM CANDLES

Available from Sacristy or

St. Mary’s Parish Centre.

Cost: €5.

Westmanstown Bowls Club Presents

The Songs & Poems of Percy French

With The Percy French Troubadours & Guests

At

Westmanstown Conference Centre

On

Friday 2nd

November at 8.00pm

Tickets €15

Book now at:

087-280 8108

Or 087 204 1334

A percentage of proceeds will go to a

local charity

Lucan Drama Producing 3 Exciting One-Acts Lucan Drama is in the throes of

rehearsing its Autumn production

which will be an enthralling night

of 3 comic, albeit, sometimes serious,

One-Act plays.

The first of these plays, Laundry and Bourbon

by James Mc Lure is set in a town in Texas

U.S.A. and focuses on themes of love, loss and

longing. Its backdrop is the Vietnam War.

A world away is the second of these three plays

Shadow of The Glen by J.M. Synge which

depicts an Ireland which has now almost become

folklore, the world of the peasant farmer on the

Aran Islands at the turn of the century. Yet its

themes are similar, that of love, loss and longing.

The Daisy Market is a timeless piece of theatre

set among the Dublin street vendors with an

abundance of laughs and conflict.

With only a month to go it is imperative to put

these dates into your diary as soon as possible.

Tuesday November 20th

through To Friday

November 23rd

Time: 8.30pm.

Venue: The Spa Hotel

Tickets for the dinner and theatre are 25euro and

may be booked at the Spa Hotel Reception.

For more information on Lucan Drama find us

on Facebook or e-mail lucandrama @gmail.com

Or phone Lucan Drama on 089490029 or Sheila

on 0872547725.

.

Celbridge Mill Community Centre MainStreet Celbridge. Phone 01 6288556

www.celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ie

Stands required for Christmas Craft and Food

Fair at the Mill on Sat 24/25 Nov Fee €65

Soccer Players aged 55 – 75 years wanted for

our “Walking Indoor Soccer” which takes place

on Tuesdays at 7pm

Fancy a game of traditional “Whist/ 25s”? Whist / 25s Card Games and social night at the

centre every Monday at 8.30pm. Phone Mary at

01 6288174

.

TABLE QUIZ SATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER

North Kildare Hockey Club are hosting a table quiz in

North Kildare Club, Kilcock on Saturday November 3rd 2018, 7.30

€40 for a table of 5 or €10 per person.

Raffle on the night.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Come and have a look!

St Mary’s Friday Photography Soirée

6th Exhibition of Photographs

St. Mary’s Parish Centre

Sunday 4th November 2018

Date for your diary...........

The Garda Survivors Support Association (GSSA)

Presents

An Evening of Seasonal Music & Song

Featuring

Fiona Murphy, Soprano In Concert With

The Band of An Garda Siochana Music Director: Inspector Pat Kenny

Compere: Ray Kennedy (RTE)

Westmanstown Sports and Conference Centre Tuesday 27th November 2018 (Performance starts at 8pm Sharp)

Wine and Mince Pie Interval Reception

Tickets €25 available from:

Margaret Dixon 086 845 1949

Michael & Eileen Griffin 086-8704365

Breda Hand 086-828 1651

Sad and annoyed to hear that the playground at

Griffeen Valley Park has

been vandalised once again

with the troll being set

alight!

You have to wonder what is

the reason – the playground

at St. Catherines on the other side of Lucan seems

to escape such attentions!

With Halloween on the horizon,

people should take care not to leave

materials outside their houses which

might end up on bonfires.

Also, if you spot any stock-piling,

do contact South Dublin County Council at

4149000 or Email: info@sdublincoco.ie

Some poor unfortunate taxi driver lost his car

to fire on Friday last, at the roundabout beside

Lucan Community College. Thankfully nobody

was injured, which is amazing given all the traffic

in the immediate area at the time.

Thank You Heartfelt thanks to Claire

Joyce who organised a Coffee

Morning in her home on

August 27th

, for the Stewarts

Special School Playground Equipment Appeal.

http://stewartsscyhool.ie/donate/

The wonderful neighbours in Esker Lawns

donated €300.

As Pope Francis said in Croke Park:

“Be the Saint next door”.

Tusla, An Ghníomhaireacht um Leanaí agus an Teaghlach

Child and Family Agency There is an urgent need for foster carers willing to

provide a home for children of all ages up to 18

years old to provide short term and long term

foster care. Also Carers required for young people

15 -18 years.

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency is currently

running a campaign to find families who are

willing to provide safe, loving and secure homes

for children and adolescents.

For more information contact 076 6955550 and/or

www.fostering.ie

Do you have old glasses that you are not using?

Do you want to help give sight to others?

This November will see team members from our

local Specsavers in Liffey Valley travel to India

to perform eye examinations for the poor in

Kolkata. This trip to the Kolkata eye clinic is

being spearheaded by two of our local Specsavers

Directors, Lisa Walsh and our Optometrist Patrick

Dennehy in conjunction with The Hope

Foundation.

Please take a look at home and see what you can

find and help us make a difference. The glasses

will be gratefully accepted at the Specsavers

Liffey Valley store or in the Parish Office of St

Mary's Church, Lucan.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Peace of Mind… If you or someone you know is struggling with

stress, tension, anxiety, mood disorders, anger,

fear, sleeplessness, helplessness or hopelessness

you are not alone. If so we have a way out for

you.

Recovery Self-help Ireland is a support group

for anyone who wants to re-gain peace of mind

and reduce suffering. The members demonstrate a

method by which they deal with the trivialities of

everyday life without feeling overwhelmed by

them. It gives you tools which empower you to

overcome these problems.

Why not come along to our next meeting and try

the method out. You can bring a friend.

Every Friday at 8.00p.m in Room 4

St Mary’s Parish Centre, Lucan R.C. Church.

CHOOL

NEWS

Lucan Community College Space week in Lucan Community College: Last

week saw us celebrate “Space Week” (4th-10th

October) with the students and teachers of Lucan

Community College embracing this event. The

event saw us discovering how the plants orbit our

solar system, the constellations of the stars, where

is the Big Dipper, can we find “Orion’s Belt”?

We also looked at how lasers worked. Did you

know the word Laser is actually a scientific

acronym L.A.S.E.R for Light Amplification of

Simulated Emission of Radiation.

Our Science teachers travelled to Birr, County

Offaly over the weekend to visit the original Birr

Telescope, which at one time was the largest

telescope in the world. Birr Observatory now

hosts one of the largest Radio Telescopes in the

world.

The teachers also hosted a “Space Week Table

Quiz” for our space mad students.

Overall it was a great week. A big thank you to

the Science department for their enthusiasm in

making space so exciting for all of our students

over the last week. 'How did the Alien break his

phone... he “Saturn” it!'

Boys Senior Rugby Team lose to Adamstown

CC in local derby disappointment: Well done

to our Boys Senior Rugby Team who performed

brilliantly in their mid-week loss to Adamstown

CC. The team performed amazingly with the

scoreline not truly reflecting their efforts on the

day. Darragh Reid capped his man of the match

performance with a scintillating try in this local

derby match that saw long term absentee Jamie

Croke return to action and Luke Finnerty

displaying the hallmarks of tough rugby battle.

Well done to all the squad.

The Boys Junior Rugby Team also performed

heroically in the mis-match game with a very

physical Adamstown CC. Scott O’Sullivan scored

a terrific try after a wonderful team move and

deserved his man of the match award. However, it

was not to be on the day as Lucan CC lost 20-5 to

a team with much more experience of schools

rugby. The team will have learned a great deal

from the experience and it will no doubt help

them as they train for future challenges. Thanks to

Mr Morrissey and Mr Byrne for their continued

dedication to building rugby with the college.

Language Literacy Numeracy – Wise saying of

the week:

“Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a

banana"

This is a Garden Path Sentence, which is a

sentence that leads the reader towards a

seemingly familiar meaning but is actually not the

one intended. This is known Syntactic Ambiguity

– involves a sentence that may be interpreted in

more than one way due to its sentence structure.

Enrolment for first year

2020/2021: Enrolment is now open

for the 2020/2021 academic school

year. Enrolment forms can be

downloaded from our school

website, www.lucancc.ie, or

collected from the college office.

The final date for application for

the 2020/21 school year is looming

fast and is 12 noon, Friday 26th

October 2018.

For more information on our

enrolment policy please visit our

school website, www.lucancc.ie.

Coláiste Phádraig CBS Friendship Week: A large number of activities

were organised this week to celebrate Friendship

Week in Coláiste Phádraig.

A number of TY students, Kevin McGrane,

Tadhg Stones, Samuel Keogh, Adam Whyte,

Tighe Everett and Jamie Clarke, worked with Ms.

Ryan in the Art Room over the past two weeks

designing and making different coloured

friendship bracelets. They also took all 1st yr

students to the Art Room to make their painted

handprint for a specially designed Friendship

Tree. They then spent a huge amount of time

setting up the canteen before bringing the 1st yrs

in and presenting them with the beautifully

designed friendship bracelets. The 1st yrs then

placed their individual hand print on the

friendship tree as a symbol of their commitment

to mutual respect, well-being, friendship and anti-

bullying. The TY students also photographed the

event and displayed the photos around the school

on the TV Screens and Twitter. Well done

especially to these students on their initiative,

team-work and creativity.

Derek Hanway from Jigsaw (a confidential

support service for young people) conducted

workshops on mental health and well-being with

all 6th

yr classes. Additionally, four 5th

yr

students, Brian Achugbu, Chizo Ajouku, Glen

Keating and Alex Tsiogas, gave a power point

presentation on mental health and well-being to

1st yrs during their SPHE classes. These students

had received training from Jigsaw in youth

mentoring in preparation for their presentation.

1st, 2

nd and 3

rd yr students attended a 90min

presentation from Humour Fit on the themes of

anti-bullying, substance abuse and racism.

1st and 2

nd yrs also attended a French and German

breakfast together on Monday. There were lots of

delicious foods on display, including croissants,

pain au chocolat, jus d’orange, du chocolat and of

course German frankfurters! Many thanks to Ms.

Melia for helping with the preparation and

cooking of the food and also to the French and

German Departments for providing the food.

1st yrs also attended a 2

nd breakfast later on in the

week and the school music club were on hand to

perform some beautiful tunes.

Educational psychologist Patricia Fitzpatrick gave

a talk to 5th

yrs on the theme of motivation and

well-being.

A representative from Foróige also spoke to the

Transition Years and provided peer mentoring

training for them to work with incoming 1st yr

students in 2019.

Poster and poetry competitions were held for all

year groups on the theme of friendship.

Well done to all of our students for embracing the

spirit of the events with such enthusiasm and

respect.

Well done also to Mr. Keane all his hard work

planning and organising Friendship Week and to

the whole staff for their co-operation and

assistance. Well-being is everyone’s

responsibility and we take the issue very seriously

at Coláiste Phádraig.

Soccer: Our u17 soccer team advanced to the 2nd

rnd of the Leinster Junior Cup after defeating

Clonkeen College 5-1 last Friday. Played in

appalling conditions, Lucan produced a fine

display of attacking football to see off their

spirited opponents. James Harold opened the

scoring early on with a stunning drive from the

edge of the box before Adam Wells tucked home

the team’s second from close range soon after.

Clonkeen were struggling to break down a

formidable Lucan defence superbly marshalled by

Jamie Callaghan and Ryan Young. They did pull

a goal back early in the 2nd

half however but Kyle

Robinson restored Lucan’s 2 goal advantage

when he fired home from close range after a

beautifully cushioned header from Evan Nolan.

James Harold capitalised on a defensive error to

stroke home a fourth before Kyle Robinson raced

onto a through ball to lash in number five into the

top corner to seal a comfortable and impressive

win for the team.

60 students from the school travelled to the Aviva

Stadium on Tuesday for the UEFA Nations

League match between Ireland and Wales.

Despite the disappointing 1-0 defeat, the students

enjoyed the atmosphere on the night as they were

seated close to the singing section in the West

Stand. They had a great view of the match and

gave raucous support to the Boys in Green

throughout. The defeat hasn’t dampened the

students’ spirits as most of them plan to return for

the hugely anticipated friendly against Northern

Ireland next month.

Current Affairs Club: Our Current Affairs

Lunch Club had an interesting and lively post-

Budget meeting last Thursday. The students read

a number of articles on Budget 2019 and

discussed the impact of the changes on young

people and families especially. There is also a

Senior Cycle Economics Competition organised

based around the Budget with prizes for 5th

and

6th

yr winners.

St Joseph’s College

Camogie: Well done to our Senior Camogie team

who beat Castleknock Community College last

Friday with a score of 7-10 to 3-5. Next match is

against Loreto Balbriggan next Monday.

President’s Award: Very proud of our 8 Silver

Gaisce Awardees who received their Silver

President's Award in the Helix on Tuesday! A

great bunch of dedicated, adventurous and

generous girls who could make it to the Áras

yet themselves! Roll on the Gold Award!!

Music Ensemble: Well done to Ms Mellet and

her talented music students on the excellent

music concert last Thursday and a big thank

you to everybody who came along to enjoy the

evening.

Barretstown Fundraiser: Congratulations to

Mr Fitzgerald’s LCVP class, who collected

over €1000 for Barretstown children’s charity

with their very creative fundraiser. Male

teachers agreed to wear high heels for the day,

to the delight of their students. Thank you to

everybody who contributed to a very worthy

cause.

Some dates for your diary:

Lucan Gardai are going to have an Information

Evening for parents on 13th November at

7.30pm on the issue of online

behaviour/sexting/cyberbullying.

Our musical this year is Walt Disney’s ‘Mary

Poppins’. If any local business wishes to advertise

or sponsor our Musical Programme, please

contact St Joseph’s College at 01-6281160

The Parents’ Association of St Joseph’s College,

invites parents and students from all year groups

from St Joseph’s College and other schools in the

Lucan area to an evening of Career Talks on

Thursday 25th

October from 7-9pm.

Talks include:

Accounting / Finance

Architecture / Design Technology Army /

Defence Forces

Beauty Care and Hairdressing/Barber Business

with Accounting

Childcare

Careers with Science

Careers with Arts

Digital Marketing / Multimedia Engineering

ESB Apprenticeship

Health and Fitness

Garda

Hotel / Travel & Tourism

Human Resources

Information Technology

Law / Solicitor

Music & Performance

Nursing / Paramedics Pilot

Politics

Physiotherapy

Pharmaceuticals

Psychology

Social Work

Teaching – Primary &

Secondary and many

more...

LUCAN COLLEGES Cross Country Challenge Run Wednesday 24

th Oct. @ 10.30 a.m.

Venue: Lucan Harriers Athletic Club. (N4-

R120).

1st year. Girls: 1200 mtrs. Boys: 1500 mtrs.

2nd

year. Girls: 1200 mtrs. Boys 1500 mtrs.

3rd

& 4th

year. Girls: 1500 mtrs. Boys: 2000 mtrs.

5th

& 6th

year. Girls: 1500 mtrs. Boys: 2600 mtrs.

Challenge open to

all students: Take

part to complete

race.

Info: Gerry Martin. 0872132244

Entry: 2 euro per student. Max. 20 euro per

college.

Email: areuactive@gmail.com

Please note new course will be used, adjacent to

athletic track (reconstruction in progress)

Lucan Library November Events Story Time. Tuesdays, 3.00pm for 3-5 year olds

All welcome.Childrens Book Club. Tuesday 6

& 20 November, 3.45pm – 4.45pm, for 10-12 year

olds. Booking now open. Limited places available.

Contact the library on 01-6216422, email:

lucan@dublincoco.ie or call in.

Toddler Time. Wednesday 7th November, 10.00am-

11.00am, with Sarah. Fun, educational activities for

pre-school children and their parent/guardian who helps

their child participate, promoting literacy skills.

Booking from Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm, via

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/toddler-time-07112018-

tickets-51216664422

Art & Creativity with Elena, Wednesday 14th

November, 3.30pm-4.30pm, for 9-11 year-olds.

Booking from Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm, via

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/art-creativity-with-elena-9-

11-yrs-14112018-tickets-51219499903

Art & Creativity with Elena, Wednesday 21st

November, 3.30pm-4.30pm, for 6-8 year-olds. Booking

from Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm, via

https://eventbrite.ie/e/art-creativity-with-elena-6-8-yrs-

21112018-tickets-51219677434

Musical Tots. Thursday 22nd November, 10.00am-

11.00am. Fun, interactive workshop for children aged 6

months to 5 years and their parent/guardian. Booking

from Monday 22nd October, 1.30m, via

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/musical-tots-22112018-

tickets-51218455780. One ticket per child attending.

Gymboree. Wednesday 28th November, 11.00am-

12.00pm. Interactive musical workshop for pre-

schoolers with their parent/guardian. Booking from

Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm, via

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gymboree-28112018-

tickets-51218717563

STEAMFest at Lucan Library

A Season of Science

Break the Code. Tuesday 30th October – Friday 2nd

November. Camp Spark. 10.00am-1.00pm (Friday,

10.00am-12.00pm). This 4-day camp is designed to

give children an introduction to and an understanding

of the world of code and computational thinking. The

camp members will attend for four consecutive days.

The camps will be facilitated by the Academy of Code.

Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential. Booking

from Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm, vial

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/camp-spark-8-12-year-olds-

tickets-48731346770

Camp Ignite. 2.00pm-5.00pm (Friday, 2.00pm-

4.00pm). This 4-day camp is designed to give teens an

introduction to and an understanding of the world of

code and computational thinking. The camp members

will attend for four consecutive days. The camps will

be facilitated by the Academy of Code. Suitable for 13-

16 year-olds. Booking essential from Monday 22nd

October, 1.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/camp-

ignite-13-16-year-olds-tickets-50133875772

Science Week. Rediscovery Science Workshop.

Thursday 8th November, 10.00am-11.30am, &

11.30am-1.00pm. Class visit only. Suitable for 3rd – 6th

class. Come and meet some of the most unusual and

unique animals in the world! The National Reptile Zoo

is dedicated to conservation of these amazing creatures

and their habitats, and we want you to experience why

we are so passionate about them too! Meet our snakes,

spiders, lizards and tortoises up close and personal!

Booking from Monday 22nd October, 9.45am. Contact

the library at lucan@sdublincoco.ie, 01-6216422, or

call in.

Fab Labs (6-12 year-olds)

Saturday 10th November. Session 1: 11.00am –

12.00pm. Session 2: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

A Fab Lab is a place where you can make (almost)

anything using digital design and tools including Laser

Cutters, Vinyl Cutters and 3D Printers. This workshop

will introduce participants to the concepts of basic

designing and making. Science Week – We have Lift

Off! Booking from Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm, via

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fab/labs-6-12-year-olds-

tickets-51248442471

Session 1 and session 2 are the same. To ensure as

many people as possible can participate, please do

not book both sessions.

Fab Labs (13-16 year olds). Saturday 10th November,

2.30pm-3.30pm. A Fab Lab is a place where you can

make (almost) anything using digital design and tools

including Laser Cutters, Vinyl Cutters and 3D Printers.

This workshop will introduce participants to the

concepts of basic designing and making. Booking from

Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm, via

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fab/labs-13-16-year-olds-

tickets-51248979076

Pop-up Coding with The Academy of Code

Saturday 10th November, 10.00am – 1.00pm, & 2.00pm

– 3.30pm. Sample some code and see what you can

do! Suitable for all ages. All welcome.

The Science of Star Wars with Science Foundation

Ireland. Thursday 15th November, 10.00am – 11.00am.

Class visit only. Suitable for 1st – 6th class. Join Jon

Chase and learn about the wonders and magic of

physics, from flying tea bags to roller coasters and jail

breaks! Each child discovers the physics in the world

around us through engaging and visual experiments. A

number of children in the audience will be invited up to

assist in some of the experiments in this interactive

demonstration lecture. Booking from Monday 22nd

October, 9.45am. Contact the library at

lucan@sdublincoco.ie, 01-6216422, or call in.

Resilience with Geraldine Nolan. Wednesday 14th

November, 6.30pm – 8.00pm. Career and Life Coach,

Geraldine Nolan, will give a talk on resilience and self-

care, in work and life. Suitable for adults only. Booking

from Monday 22nd October, 9.45am.

John Curran T.D. – Fianna Fáil Email: John.curran@oireachtas.ie Phone: 01 6183792.

facebook.com/john.curranff Twitter: @curranjohna

Lucan Community College: I am continuing to

follow up with the Minister on the issues that are

delaying the extension and refurbishment works

at Lucan Community College. I am aware that

these works continue to be delayed and this is a

huge cause of concern to the entire school

community at Lucan Community College. I will

keep the school up to date on any further

developments with this project.

BusConnects: The NTA have confirmed to me

that they have received thousands of submissions

and that it will take a number of months to work

through all of the feedback presented to them and

for everything to be considered. Following the

completion of that process it is expected that a

second public consultation process on a revised

network plan will then take place where

commuters will get a second chance to have their

say.

Cllr. Ed O’Brien – Fianna Fáil Constituency Office, 8A The Village Centre

Ph: 01 6105811. Mob: 087 7997609

E mail: eobrien@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie

www.facebook.com/edobrienlucan

@EdOBrien1 Leader Fianna Fáil Group on South

Dublin County Council

Social Housing in Shackleton Estate: I have

contacted South Dublin County Council’s

housing department to seek clarification about the

allocation of social housing in Shackleton estate. I

welcome the social housing being delivered by

the developer however I am concerned at

suggestions that it will not be dispersed

throughout the estate in line with best practice.

Planning Enforcement at Ballydowd Grove:

I welcome correspondence from the Council’s

planning enforcement section confirming they are

continuing to take enforcement measures in

relation to ongoing planning breaches at the

entrance to Ballydowd Grove. I will continue to

monitor the situation.

Clinics continue in my constituency office every

evening by appointment.

Cllr. Liona O’Toole –Independent lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274

Esker Meadows: I met residents at their AGM

last week and raised the issue of the damaged

walls located at the entrance into the estate and

the damaged footpaths within the estates that need

to be repaired. The council engineer has

confirmed to me that the area will be examined.

Special Housing meeting: At this week’s Special

Housing meeting I raised the concerns in relation

to the delivery of social, affordable and private

dwellings in the Adamstown SDZ. The design

should ensure evenly dispersed housing

throughout the development. To date some

developments have not been designed this way

and I will be pursuing this further

Griffeen Park Playground: Unfortunately the

‘Troll’ within the playground has once again been

badly damaged by a minority of people. I’ve a

motion on the agenda for this week’s Lucan Area

committee and will discuss the options available.

Cllr. Paul Gogarty – Independent Working closely with local "Independent Community

Alliance" colleagues Liona O’Toole and Guss

O’Connell

Tel: 087-2752489 Email: info@paulgogarty.com

Lucan Road Markings: Having pushed for some

years for the (imminent) extension of the school

time speed restrictions on the road section from

Roselawn to Chapel Hill (and highlighted

potholes), I welcome the resurfacing works

carried out recently along the full stretch.

However there are outstanding issues with the

location of markings and delays in yellow box

repainting. Will keep chasing.

Willsbrook Park Review: At this month’s Area

Committee I’ve a motion tabled looking at further

amenity improvement requirements for

Willsbrook Park.

Playground Vandalism: More fires lit at

Griffeen Valley Park playground yet management

persist in saying that CCTV and fence height will

make no difference. Perhaps the proximity of the

new pool will make a difference but that won’t be

completed until spring 2020 as currently

projected.

Cllr. Ruth Nolan Independents 4 Change. Lucan & Palmerstown.

Ph. 0868540030, E ruthnolan@cllrs.sdubloncoco.ie.

Special Meeting on Housing at South Dublin

Co Council: A Motion I tabled at the Special

Meeting reads as follows: With house prices and

rents in the private sector spiralling out of control,

we ask the Minister for Housing to look at

extending the income threshold for eligibility for

a council home. Increasing the €35,000 threshold

for single people to €45,000 for couples to

€60,000. We commit to writing to the Minister for

Housing. I tabled the motion to make provision

for those who are paying over inflated rents and

those who can’t get mortgages. Thankfully it

passed, with FG and two SF members voting

against. Autumn Leaves Falling: It’s that time of

year again when the leaves are plentiful on the

paths and and roads. It can be very slippy on

paths and roads.

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A disappointing weekend for Lucan last weekend

with Senior 1 Camogie, Jnr A+B footballers,

Minor A hurlers and Minor Ladies footballers all

being knocked out in Championship.

Our Senior footballers did secure Div 1 status

for next year on Saturday, and great to see the

U10s up lending their support (pictured below).

Great results across the Juvenile Camogie section

with our 14B, U15A+B & 16A teams all through

to the Championship finals and the 14A reaching

the semi-final. Good wins also for U13A+B

footballers, U14A football goes to the last game

of the season to secure the league title after losing

to Kilmacud Crokes at home.

Next up Senior Hurlers play Cuala AT HOME

needing a win to secure Div 1 status for next year,

Saturday the 20th

, 16:30.

Also this weekend sees our U14 & U16 girls

compete in the A Championship Finals.

Sunday 21st U16 1pm in O’Tooles, Blunden

Drive, vs NaFianna U14 3pm in Castleknock,

Somerton vs Ballyboden

Also our Jnr 4 Camogie team play in the

Championship Semi Final away to Round Towers

at 10.30, the Jnr 2 play in the Shield Final,

10.30am at home. Our Jnr E hurlers play Qtr

Final of Championship on Sunday away to

Commericals 3pm. Minor footballers in

Championship action at home Sunday morning at

11am Next weekend (27th

/28th

) is the Juvenile

Camogie Finals.

Sars Stars – ‘GAA for All’ is on Tuesdays

following a very successful first series before the

summer. Full details available on our website.

CÚPLA FOCAL’ every Monday in the club 8pm

to 9pm Spilt in Two groups, Beginners &

Advanced; learn Irish in a fun way. Interested

email mograda48@gmail.com.

Bingo is on Wednesdays 8:30pm. The Jackpot is

OVER a €1000.

Lotto - There was no winner of the lotto on the

11th

October; the numbers were 4, 10, 11 and 25.

Next weeks’ jackpot €4,200, draw will be

managed by Frank Fleming and is sponsored by

O'Grady's Hearing Care Services.

Lucky Dip Winers: Mick Roche, M Cloherty,

C&D Dardis, Paul Long, Ann Kelly. Play Online.

Or Tickets can be purchased online, at the Club,

in Carey’s Newsagents, in Vesey Arms or

Kenny’s Bar.

Weekly Lotto Sponsors: It

is that time of year when

we renew our Weekly

Lotto Sponsors.

Advertisers feature on the

weekly Lotto tickets and

get good publicity. Rates

are as follows: €50 for 1

week, €90 for 2 weeks,

€150 for 4 weeks and €200

for six weeks. For more

information, please contact Mary at 0877469143,

Paul at 0872058572 or Séamus at 0872189960.

Thanks to our loyal sponsors over the years.

Date for the Diary, Lucan

Scaresfields, NEXT Saturday

the 27th October 2018,

Halloween Event for kids aged

4-11, 4.30pm to 8.30pm,

The 25 Card Drive is on Fridays and will

continue to May 2019 in the Clubhouse Bar.

Time: 9.00pm Sharp

1st Prize: €50, 2

nd Prize if 3 or more tables

Entry: €5 per person.

Everyone is welcome - from beginners to those

who played years ago and would like to resume

playing so please spread the word! Club

membership is NOT a requirement. Call Bill

Ryan for further information at 086-8500376.

Staidéar agus Spóirt: On Saturday morning the

20th October, Lucan Sarsfields are holding their

Careers Morning for Club players who are sitting

their Leaving Certificate examination in June

2019. Eight disciplines will be covered by twenty

current or former players/personnel, with a

question and answer format after each discipline

presentation. Thanks to the speakers who give of

their time so willingly, and to the Minor and U16

managers for their cooperation in identifying

eligible players from the four playing codes. It

promises to be an initiative not to be missed.

LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB

Turkey 18 Strokeplay (Gross)

6-14 October 2018

Gents Class 1 Winner - Dave Hayden - 45 [B9]

Gents Class 2 Winner - Ted Flynn – 47

Gents Class 2 Runner Up - Sean McGrath – 48

Gents Class 3 Winner - Martin Walsh – 52

Ladies Class 1 Winner - Philo Condron – 50

Ladies Class 2 Winner - Rita Dillon - 66 [B9]

Wishing you Well

The committee and members wish to extend their

best wishes to Carmel Thompson and Leo

Holmwood and wish them both a speedy

recovery. Leo we look forward to seeing you

back playing pitch and putt in the not too distant

future.

New Members Welcome – Adults and

Juveniles Our Club is now open for membership. If you

would like to join our Club please contact the

Secretary in writing and we will be in touch with

the relevant details by return. You can join as a

family or individual or indeed you are more than

welcome to call into the Club House and ask for

any committee member who will be only too

willing to discuss your enquiry – best time to call

is at the weekend or contact us

atinfo@lucanpitchandputt.com

October Bank Holiday Weekend – Charity

Event

Please come along and support our charity on

Bank Holiday Monday. The Scramble will be

held on the Monday @ 11am and 1pm and the

time sheet it up for same. We will hold our bric-

a-brac and raffle after the scramble . Our walk

will be held on the Sunday at 1pm – sponsorship

cards are available from the House Committee.

Our charity this year is for our near neighbours -

the Irish Wheelchair Association – Lucan Branch.

Please do support this very worthy cause.

Dates for your Diary

Saturday 27th

October -

Music by Flano.

Saturday 10th

November -

Music by Voici

ST. MARY’S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB North/South

1st Kay Cullen & Carmel Shanley

2nd Marguerite Cunningham & Jacinta Mc

Kelvey

3rd Ann Bolger & Carmel Doocey

East/West 1st Margaret Nardone & Miriam Doyle

2nd Rose Ahern & Marie Flanagan

3rd Eileen Penze & Rosemary Deacon.

ST. MARY’S CARDS 1

st: John O’Mahony

2nd

: Tommy Ennis

3rd

: Michael Stratford

4th

: Gerry Beirne.

PALMERSTOWN SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

Palmerstown Shotokan Karate Club along

with HDKI Ireland students travelled to the

UK to take part in the open HDKI GB

Championships in Dudley, with a total of

46 students and parents, we travelled in

force which has grown in size over the last

4 years. The competition took place on Saturday

13th October in the Dudley Leisure Centre with a

lot of competitors attending, after great success at

this event for the last 4 years we aimed to do the

same, with students ranging from aged 8 up to

adults we had entries in most of the categories,

with the help of Squad coaches Ray Stritch and

Jason Smyth. HDKI Ireland dominated most of

the events and won a total of 16 Gold, 14 silver

and 11 bronze medals. We took away the 2 top

trophies of the day which were awarded for best

spirited student of the day which was awarded to

Victor Delmas from the Hombu dojo and best

overall competitor of the day which went to one

of our own local students Chloe Holten from

Palmerstown Karate club. The day was a great

success for everyone and we ended up finishing

the event with team Ireland vs team GB,

unfortunately we got pipped at the post this year

with team GB winning 3/2 to get their payback

for us beating them last year at this event. I would

like to thank everyone involved that made the

competition a success and we look forward to

next year when we hope to regain our medal

count and hopefully regain the Ireland vs GB title.

We have more competitions coming up and

hopefully we will have the same success as of

late, yours in karate Ray Stritch (Squad manager)

Church Notices - Sunday 21st October 2018 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mission Sunday

St. Mary's Lucan

Sunday Masses:

Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 8.45am, 9.45am,

11am, 12.15pm and 7pm

Weekday Masses:

Monday to Saturday: 10am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:

(Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm

and Saturday 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after 10 am Mass and after the

6.30pm Mass

Baptisms:

Baptism will take place every weekend.

We ask parents to call to the Sacristy to

book at least one month before

ceremony.

Divine Mercy Lucan South

Sunday Masses:

Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 10.30 am and

12 noon

Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday: 9.15am

Adoration and Prayer: Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm

Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm

Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-

10.45am

Baptisms: Parents are asked to attend an

information meeting before making

arrangements or booking dates.

St. Patrick's Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown

Sunday Masses:

Vigil Saturday, 7.00 pm, 9am, 10.30am and

12 noon Folk Mass

Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday: 10am

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday morning after 10am Mass and

Saturday evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm.

Saturday.

There will be no confessions after 7pm Mass.

Baptisms:

1st and 3

rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2

nd Saturday

at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is

required to facilitate preparation. Applications

between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at

Parish Office or after any Mass as Parents are

required to attend a pre-Baptism Meeting.

Bookings cannot be accepted on the telephone or

by email.

St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland

Sunday: St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am

St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am

Lucan Methodist Church

Sunday: 10am Holy Communion

Lucan Presbyterian Church

Sunday:

10.30am Morning Worship

Crèche and Children's Ministry

The Rosary

The Rosary will be recited for the month of October, at 7:30pm.

Monday to Friday, at the Marian Shrine in Dodsboro. (Excluding the bank holiday).

All welcome to join us.