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First Holy Communion 

​Over the next two weekends,  we will be welcoming the children and their families who will celebrate their First Holy Communion:
 
Sunday, 17th May, 10:30am Mass: St. Matthews and Educate Together
 
Sunday, 17th May, 12 noon Mass: Scoil Mhuire
 
Sunday, 24th May, 12 noon Mass: Star of the Sea B.N.S.
 
Please remember our children and families in your prayers as they celebrate this very important milestone in their journey of faith.

Please Note: New Email Address for Parish

​We have changed the Parish email address to:
[email protected].
 
The old email address will still be available for a short period of time but please note the change for your records going forward.

Refurbishment Activities in the Church

You may have noticed that we are in the process of refurbishing our pews in the Church.  Work has now been completed on the pews.  We thank everyone for their patience during this time.

Preparing for Marriage? ​
​Preparing for Marriage?
Weekend residential courses available.
 6-8 March 2026 and 13-15
November 2026 . Details: www.grasta.org or at
[email protected] and
 Married Couples course?
 Weekend residential courses available.
7-8 March 2026 and 14-15
November 2026 . Details: www.grasta.org or at
[email protected]
 

​Sacramental Registration and Information Sessions

​Fr. John and I, and all of us in the parish, are looking forward to
celebrating with you, as we see another generation of children begin to
enjoy the wonderful privilege this is ours, in celebrating the sacraments of God's love.  I pray God's blessing on you, and on your child, as we seek to work together to ensure their very best readiness for this next step in their life of faith.
Yours in Christ,
Father Enda Cunningham, Parish Priest

Please register with the parish your intention that your child will be receiving the sacrament by completing the appropriate form below:
​First Communion preparation for 2026 (usually 2nd class):
​First Communion preparation for 2027 (usually 1st class):
Confirmation preparation for 2026 (usually 6th class):
​Confirmation preparation for 2027 (usually 5th class):

​*Information Sessions*

The introductory meeting is for all parents of children who will receive their sacraments in 2026.  The meetings will take place in the church.
Parents are welcome to bring their child(ren) if you wish or need to, although the meeting will be aimed specifically at parents.
*First Communion Recipients 2026:
Tuesday 23rd September 2025, 7 pm
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*Confirmation Recipients 2026:
Wednesday 24th September 2025, 7 pm

Sandymount Community Centre

CULTURE AT THE HEART OF SANDYMOUNT

Bringing Art, Music, and Laughter to Our Village
Upcoming Event:
The Sandymount Culture Programme was established in 2023 as an initiative of the Sandymount Community Centre. Our aim is simple: to bring a broad range of cultural events - including drama, music, poetry, rock, dance, film, and art - to the diverse residents of Sandymount and surrounding areas.

We believe in providing a warm and friendly performance space not only for established artists but also for up-and-coming talents to hone their skills. Join us on the first Friday of each month to enjoy our latest offerings!
 
Whether you'd like further information on an event space or would like to know what activities, events or gatherings are happening - get in touch today!
Email: [email protected]
Office (10am-1pm M-F):  087 387 2483
Address: Newbridge Ave, Dublin, D04 CP80
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COMMUNITY CENTRE MAP
​Home from Home
Sandymount Community Centre, formally the Irish Charles Centre, on Newbridge Ave is very excited to announce their new Home from Home initiative. Every Thursday from 10-12 the centre will be open to the community offering a warm cuppa, newspapers, cards and games as well as loads of chats!

Parish Collections
​​​Welcome to St. Mary's Star of the Sea, Sandymount

A warm welcome to the website of St Mary’s, Star of the Sea Parish, Sandymount. 

Our parish was constituted in 1876 to meet the needs of a growing population in Sandymount – Irishtown. The foundation stone of a new church was laid in  August 1851 and the church was officially opened. Designed by J.J. McCarthy, of the Pugin neo-Gothic school, Star of the Sea has served the people well in Sandymount and Irishtown over the years and they in turn have looked after it in its beauty and prayerful atmosphere. 

The gatherings for the liturgy are creative of a community in touch with God and with each other. 

We hope you’ll find our website interesting and helpful. Don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance to you. 
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Yours sincerely,
Fr. John Mc Donagh 

 Mass Schedule 

Weekly Mass:
For the week commencing 7th April,2024, and until further notice we will have one Mass per day. 
7.30am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
10am on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Weekend Mass:
Saturday: 6pm
Sunday: 10:30am, 12 Noon

Parish Office 

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 to 12:30pm

Cuppa after 12pm Mass- 1st Sunday of the Month
​Cuppa after 10:30am Mass- last Sunday of the Month

Please join us for a cuppa after the Sunday 12pm Mass on the First Sunday of the Month and after the 10:30am Mass on the last Sunday of the month.  We gather in the back of the Church.  All are welcome!
Click on the blue buttons below for more information

Child Safeguarding Newsletter August 2025

Confirmation 2026
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Congratulations to our children on their Confirmation this past Wednesday, 11th March. We were very grateful to have Bishop Paul Dempsey preside over the ceremony and celebration. We also thank the teachers and parents who have given support and encouragement in making this a special day in the lives of our newly Confirmed.

DONORE AVENUE
Donore Avenue was the first church in Ireland dedicated to the Little Flower following her canonisation. A centenary pilgrimage is being organised to Lisieux, September 18 to 21. Highlights include Mass at the tomb of St Therese, visit to the relics of St Therese at Basilica of St Therese, and Cathedral of Lisieux. Return flights, half board in excellent accommodation across the road from St Therese's tomb, all coaching and tours included, €795. Bookings are now due and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. For more information, phone 057 93 55050, WhatsApp 085 179 2364 or email us at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. 

CAMP VERITAS​

Camp Veritas is a Residential Faith & Fun Camp, Supporting Young People 12 – 17 years explore and celebrate their Catholic Faith. Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare, June 23 to 28.
A flyer is available here.<https://www.dublindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Camp-Veritas-Flyer.pdf> 
Visit: www.campveritasireland.org<http://www.campveritasireland.org/> for more.​

Reflections on our Christian Understanding of Hope 

What is Hope?
Hope is the power by which we firmly and constantly  long for what we were placed on earth to do :
to praise God and serve God
to find our fulfilment and true happiness in God.
 
Hope is trusting in what God has promised us
in creation
in the prophets
but especially in Jesus Christ
even though we do not yet see it.
 
Hope is directed,
it is humankind’s encourager,
it sustains us in times of abandonment,
it opens our heart to expect eternal life.
 
Hope energises us,
preserves us from selfishness
and  leads to the happiness that flows from charity. 

Baptism Certificate Request​

Under our GDPR Policy a request for Baptism certs must be accompanied by a completed form either by the adult person requesting his or her own Baptism cert or by the parent requesting a son or daughter’s Baptism certificate.  Parents of children preparing for First Communion and for Confirmation will accordingly need to complete that form when seeking , as is required, their child’s certification of Baptism.  This applies to every parish in the Diocese.

​Updated Parish Privacy Statement