LOCAL CONFERENCE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Monthly Collection will be held this weekend Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2026. Your generous support will be greatly appreciated.

VOCATIONS SUNDAY - GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY 26TH APRIL

“Every vocation is an immeasurable gift for the Church and for those who receive it with joy.” – Pope Leo XIV, Message for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2026

In his message for this year’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that vocation is an “interior discovery” of God’s gift, planted deep within our hearts and nurtured through prayer, listening, and trust. He encourages all of us to create a spirit of faith, prayer, and support, so that God’s call may be heard and generously embraced.

We give thanks that, in the Archdiocese of Dublin, there are currently three seminarians, along with others discerning a call to the priesthood this year. Their generous “yes” is a powerful sign of hope for our Church and our communities. Let us keep them in our prayers, and also remember all those considering a vocation to the priesthood, religious life, lay ministry, or family life. May they find the courage to pause, listen, and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd.

May this Good Shepherd Sunday be a moment of encouragement and support, where vocations are welcomed, nurtured, and allowed to flourish among us. If you know of someone who may be considering the priesthood, please encourage them to contact the vocations team: Fr. Séamus at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Fr. Bill at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire - Wednesdays after 10 am Mass concluding with Benediction at 11.30.

St. Joseph’s, Glasthule – Thursdays after 10 am till 4 pm

Church of the Assumption, Dalkey as follows– Mondays after 10 am Mass until 8 pm; Thursdays after 10 am Mass until 1 pm; Guided Holy Hour every Thursday from 7 pm to 8 pm. Saturday 1pm until 4 pm

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE SEASON 2026

Pilgrimage Season opens on Sunday 3rd May with One Day Retreats which continue for the month of May.  Also through August and September. Booking is essential. Admission €50.

Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29th May until Saturday 15^th August.  You may begin the Pilgrimage on any day until Thursday 13^th August.  Booking is advised for the Three Day Pilgrimage. Admission €85.

Quiet Day a self-directed day in the peaceful setting of Station Island on Friday 22nd May and Friday 11th September. Booking essential. Admission €40 per person.

Lakeshore Pilgrimage along the Pilgrim Path on Sunday 30th August. Booking essential. Admission €25 per person. In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries.

Heritage Day: visit Lough Derg during National Heritage Week on Thursday 20^th August 11.30 am and 2.30 pm. Booking essential. Contact: Lough Derg, F94 PC60 at 071 986 1518; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.loughderg.org

MAY DEVOTIONS

Our Parish Rosary Group will lead the May Devotions each morning – Monday to Saturday inclusive after 10 a.m. Mass. These Devotions will be offered in a special way for Vocations to Priesthood and the protection of human life.

DIOCESAN LOURDES INVALID FUND

Enrolments in the Dublin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund are taking place from May to the end of August in our Parish Church. Donations may be left into the Sacristy or Parish Office. The fund enables sick people to travel to Lourdes with the Archbishop in September. Your financial support and your prayer are deeply appreciated.

REGINA COELI

This is the Regina Coeli Prayer that is said instead of the Angelus from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday.

Queen of Heaven rejoice, Alleluia. For He whom you did merit to bear, Alleluia. Has risen as He said, Alleluia. Pray for us to God, Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia. For the Lord has truly risen, Alleluia. Let us Pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, grant that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

EASTER DUES ENVELOPES

We thank those who have returned the Easter Dues. You may return Easter Dues Envelopes to the safe inside the main door or hand them in at the Parish Office or Sacristy. If you did not receive one, extra envelopes are available on the tables at the doors of the Church. Thank you for your kind generosity.

PARISH FUNERAL MINISTRY TEAM – AN INVITATION TO JOIN

Every Parish is encouraged by the diocese to establish a funeral ministry team. Funeral Ministry enables members of the parish community to give some valuable time to support and lead the bereaved at an important time when they are suffering pain at the death of a loved one.

This is known as accompaniment and we are seeking members of our community to join in this valuable ministry which is greatly appreciated by the bereaved. Training will be provided in April / May 2026. 

If you are interested in knowing more, or in joining the parish Funeral Ministry Team please contact St. Michael’s Parish Office at 01 2804969 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The trainer will contact you to answer your questions and clarify what is involved. Training will be provided locally for our partnership of parishes – Dalkey/Glasthule/Dun Laoghaire.

LUMEN DOMINICAN CENTRE

The Lumen Dominican Centre, is a hive of educational activity for adults of all ages. Lumen advocates for lifelong learning and human flourishing in a spirit of community through the ethos of the Dominican sisters. It is committed to the dialogue between faith and culture. Evening courses are back next week 26th February with Michael Kirwan SJ of the Loyola Institute on Faith and Politics in the present age, Freya Dasgupta on Jews, Judaism and Jewishness and Brian Dooney on Poetry and the Journey of life. They promise rich and informative content to the students. To book any of our courses or for further details, visit  our website at lumenop.ie or call the centre at 01-2882075. All are welcome.

SACRED HEART PILGRIMAGE 2026

Join the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Pilgrimage to Fatima from the 22^nd to 26^th September 2026 ex Cork and Dublin. Spiritual Director Fr Joe McGee, MSC. For more details ring Karen in Barters Travel or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TOTUS TUUS 2026 FATIMA PILGRIMAGE

The Totus Tuus Annual Pilgrimage to Fatima will take place from 28th August to 4th September.  Learn about the Fatima Message, the Rosary, the First Saturdays, the lives of the three visionaries, and visit the tomb and home of Blessed Alexandrina Da Costa, who lived solely on the Eucharist for 13 years. The cost is €915 which includes, flights, half board accommodation, airport transfers, day trip to Balasar, trip to Valinhos and Adjustrel, trip to the Irish Dominican Sisters' Convent. There are places available to fly from Cork Airport, and also from Dublin Airport. Limited places are available.  For more information call Damien on 087 204 9048

USED POSTAGE STAMPS

As Christmas has past we would ask if you could save your stamps which can be left into the Parish Office and they can be recycled to raise funds for charity. Thank you.

DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

Pastoral Theme 2026 – The Annunciation. Prayers and greetings to all in our Diocese from Lourdes, where a small Dublin group is representing the Diocesan Pilgrimage for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on 11th February, World Day of the Sick. All of your Intentions are being remembered by us at the Grotto, especially those who are sick and those who care for them. As Acting Director of the Pilgrimage (while our Director, Canon John Flaherty, recovers from surgery), I am very grateful for the support our sick Pilgrims have received through the years from so many people in the Parishes of the Diocese. Those who have organised and supported our Associate Membership over many years are being specially remembered by us in Lourdes with heartfelt gratitude.

Some early details of our 2026 Pilgrimage: The dates are 3rd to 8th September 2026, led by Archbishop Farrell. The Pilgrimage is a fully escorted tour including: direct return flight from Dublin to Lourdes, airport transfers and assistance between Lourdes Airport and the hotels, five nights’ accommodation, meals, 20kg check-in luggage plus one small personal item in the cabin and full services of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives throughout. Further information from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 01 2410800.                                                             

About 100 Sick or Assisted Pilgrims will form a very important section of our Pilgrimage. Accueil Notre Dame, the special place of welcome for the Sick located in the Shrine opposite the Grotto, will house our Sick Pilgrims. A dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses, Chaplains and several hundred Helpers of all ages will travel with us from Dublin to care for our Assisted Pilgrims from their arrival at Dublin Airport, during their time in the Lourdes and until they depart the airport on our return. Enquiries about travelling as a Sick/Assisted Pilgrim should be made to the Pilgrimage Office, 51 Home Farm Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 W5W4. Deirdre Daly, Administrative Secretary This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / 01 8087555 or to John Flaherty, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 01 8087557

Every good wish and blessing from Lourdes. Fr Martin Noone (Acting Director)

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT LINE

The Irish Hospice Foundation provides a free Bereavement Support Line. This Service is available from 10 am to 1 pm - Monday to Friday, by calling 1800 807 077. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie for more information.

Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a voluntary community and parish-based service. Our objective is to support the bereaved through the grieving process and our services are totally free of charge and confidential within the law. The name Bethany is derived from the story of Jesus’ friends Martha & Mary who lived in a village called Bethany and grieved over the death of their brother Lazarus. Visit bethany.ie/.

AWARE – SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUPS

If you or those with whom you work wish to connect with people in relation to your mental wellbeing, consider using Aware’s phone-in and Zoom support and self-care groups, support line or support mail. For more information, visit www.aware.ie.

VOCATIONS

Please keep our seminarians and those discerning a vocation to priesthood in your prayers. If you know of anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a priest, please ask them to contact the Vocations team, Fr. Séamus or Fr. Bill, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .