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Happy Easter
Wishing you a blessed Easter and a joyous reminder of God's love for us.
May the risen Christ fill your heart with peace, joy, and everlasting hope. Praying that you feel Christ's peace all year.
Welcome Noelle Crowley Our New Parish Secretary
DO THIS IN MEMORY MASS
We welcome the children of 2nd Class 2026 in our local schools and their families next Saturday, 18th April, to the vigil Mass at 6pm as they continue their year of preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion. This is the last in the series of special Masses in preparation for the upcoming First Holy Communion celebrations in our parish:
17th May 10:30am-St. Matthews 17th May 12noon-Scoil Mhuire 24th May 12noon-St. Mary’s BNS
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 SessionsFr. 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 *Confirmation Recipients 2026: Wednesday 24th September 2025, 7 pm
Sandymount Community CentreCULTURE 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 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! 
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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. Yours sincerely, Fr. John Mc Donagh 
Mass ScheduleWeekly 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 OfficeParish Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 to 12:30pm
Cuppa after 12pm Mass- 1st Sunday of the Month
Please join us for a cuppa after the Sunday 12pm Mass on the First Sunday of the Month. We gather in the back of the Church. All are welcome!
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Child Safeguarding Newsletter August 2025
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 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 VERITASCamp 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
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