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Bethany Bereavement Support

​Grieving and coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is an on-going process which is helped by the love, support and understanding of family and friends.
There are times, however, when one would welcome the listening ear of a trained bereavement volunteer for help through some of the more difficult moments.
Bethany Bereavement Support has been serving parishes in Dublin since 1984.
If you have had the experience of bereavement yourself and feel that you could listen to and accompany others on their grief journey, please consider signing up for the forthcoming Bethany Volunteer Training Course which will be offered over five Saturdays starting in late September this year.
Further information is available from Star of the Sea Parish Office.

Faith Formation Team
The Faith Formation Team is a ministry set by the Parish Pastoral Council.
The Sacred Space Pop Up for the month of July is to welcome our young new saint, Carlo Acutis. His short life has been an inspiration to many a new generation are learning to live fully and generously from the life of Carlo Acutis. God’s influencer.
This Saint will be sharing our Ladys shrine to the left of the bookshop.
Please come, maybe light a candle and spend some quiet time in prayer.
Books of Gods Influencer, prayer cards and book markers will be available in our bookshop and at the back of the church throughout the month of July.
Blessings from the FFT.
If you have any suggestions or ideas for future monthly themes we would love to hear from you. Contact the parish office by email or phone. 

Welcoming the Publication of Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical

Magnifica Humanitas (The Grandeur of Humanity)

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.

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]
 

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:
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 2026

Summer Dues​

The Summer Dues initiative for the support of priests was launched last weekend, 13/14th June. Envelopes are available in the back of the Church. The Summer Dues initiative is for the support of priests.
The generosity that people show towards their priests is very reassuring. Your contributions can go further without any additional cost to you thanks to the tax relief available on charitable donations. With your help the parish can claim a tax refund from Revenue up to the value of 45% of your identifiable contributions amounting to €250 or more in any given year. Please use the envelope provided, giving your details so that the parish can contact you, to help process the tax rebate from Revenue. The parish can reclaim the tax no matter whether you are PAYE or Self-Assessed.This tax rebate from Revenue is now an important source of income for the parish.​​

Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund 2026

Last weekend marked the beginning of our annual collection for the Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund.  The Fund is a specialized parish initiative that subsidizes the travel, medical care, and accommodation for sick, frail, or financially disadvantaged individuals ("invalids") to participate in annual diocesan pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.  There will be collections in the back of the Church after each Mass over the next few weekends.

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