Faith Development and Spirituality

We are dedicating Sunday, 20th September 2026 as a special day on which Eucharistic Adoration will promoted in the parish. A team of volunteers will be at the 9:30, 11AM and 5PM Masses speaking about the Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration and recruiting volunteers who will commit to Eucharistic Adoration in the parish on a weekly…

with Donna Worthington Jonah’s descent into the belly of the whale is an ancient, inspirational story. A compelling tool for spiritual transformation, exploring soul questions, considering what descent into death and resurrection into new life could mean, and the call to experience of a God of compassion without limits.   In this creative retreat, Donna Worthington…

This year the theme of our diocesan Safeguarding Sunday is working to make our society safer for children and young people. We have been on a difficult and painful journey over the past 30 years or so towards making our Church a safer place for children and vulnerable adults. We have learned some lessons along…

Crosscare sent a letter expressing to the parish expressing thanks for the €2050 collected at Mass on 21 September 2025. To read the letter, please click here.

Pat Talbot will continue to lead the Lectio Divina gathering each Tuesday in St. Mary’s church, Star of the Sea, Sandymount. The gathering, which will meditate and discuss the Gospels commences at 6:30 PM and finishes at 7:30 PM. The gathering will also convene over Zoom from 8 PM to 9 PM. For more information…