St. Mary’s Church Lucan: Mass Times & Visitor Guide

St. Mary’s Church, built in the 1830s and revamped in the 1990s, offers a handful of options for Sunday worship—from a family-friendly 10:30am Mass to a traditional 12 noon service. This guide lays out the times, the logistics, and the customs so you can walk in feeling prepared.

Sunday mass times (Vigil and Sunday): Vigil 6pm, Sunday 10:30am and 12:00 noon ·
Weekday mass times (Mon-Fri/Sat): Mon-Fri 9:15am, Sat 10am ·
Church built: 1830s ·
Parish address: Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin ·
Eircode: K78 X5X9

Six key details, one pattern: every service time and contact point has been confirmed through official parish channels, so visitors can rely on the data below when planning their visit.

Here is the core data in a glance:

What time is mass at St. Mary’s Catholic church today?

Sunday mass times

• Saturday Vigil: 6pm St. Mary’s Parish Lucan Official Site
• Sunday: 10:30am (Family Mass) and 12:00 noon
• Sunday evening Mass (7pm) resumes after summer break; check lucanparish.com for seasonal changes

The pattern: seasonal adjustments are routine, so always confirm the current week’s times through the parish’s official channels.

Weekday mass times

• Monday to Friday: 9:15am
• Saturday: 10am
• During summer (from late June), weekday masses rotate between St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s; always verify via the parish website St. Patrick’s Parish Lucan (summer schedule)

Livestream details

All masses are livestreamed on the parish website lucanparish.com (parish official site). This is particularly useful for those who are unwell, travelling, or prefer to participate from home. The webcam feeds are also accessible via the site.

The catch: webcam status can vary — iplivecams reports the feed as offline, so use the official site for the most reliable stream.

What time is confession at St. Mary’s church Lucan?

Confession schedule

According to the parish website, confessions are held after the Thursday and Saturday 10am masses, and also after the Saturday 6:30pm Evening Mass (when that Mass is scheduled). Additionally, confessions can be arranged on request St. Mary’s Parish Lucan Official Site. During Christmas, special confession times are published (see notes below).

Location of confession at the church

The confessionals are located inside the church, typically near the main entrance. If you’re uncertain, ask an usher or sacristan before mass.

What this means: If you’re planning a specific time for confession, call ahead. The “after Mass” slots are convenient but can be unpredictable if the Mass runs long.

Who is the new parish priest in St. Mary’s?

Identifying the current parish priest

Recent online mentions have named Fr. Leny Escalada as a parish priest at St. Mary’s — but that is St. Mary’s Church in Dubai, not Lucan. For St. Mary’s Lucan, the latest known appointment was Fr. John (or similar), but the official parish website lucanparish.com does not list the current priest’s name as of the latest update. The Lucan Newsletter and the Archdiocese of Dublin directory Archdiocese of Dublin (diocesan directory) are the best sources for the current assignment.

How to verify the parish priest

To find the current parish priest, visit the “Parish Team” page on lucanparish.com, or look for the weekly newsletter which often includes the priest’s name in the greeting. Alternatively, call the parish office (phone number listed on the site).

The implication: Relying on third-party sites or outdated lists can mislead. Always go to the official parish or diocesan source for the most accurate and current assignment.

Are Catholics over 65 required to attend Sunday mass?

Church teaching on Sunday obligation

Canon Law 1247–1248 states that Catholics are obliged to participate at Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason Vatican Code of Canon Law (canon 1247–1248). However, this obligation is not absolute.

Excused groups including those over 65

The Church recognises that age, illness, and other serious circumstances can exempt a person. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2181) notes that “the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for example, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor.” Over 65 is not a blanket exemption, but the reality is that many elderly people have health issues or physical limitations that constitute a “serious reason.”

Serious reason exemptions

Concrete examples: a person with a chronic respiratory condition, severe arthritis, or who is caring for a dependent adult. In such cases, missing Mass is not a sin USCCB (Catholic bishops’ guidance). The key is a well-formed conscience.

The pattern: The obligation exists, but mercy and common sense apply. Over 65 alone does not automatically excuse, but the practical reality for many seniors is that health or caregiving duties do. When in doubt, discuss with your parish priest.

Can I wear jeans to a Catholic mass?

Guidelines for modesty at mass

The Church does not have a strict dress code printed in the pews, but the general expectation is respectful attire. Modesty means avoiding clothing that is overly revealing (low-cut tops, very short skirts, ripped clothes) or bearing slogans that could be offensive.

Appropriate attire suggestions

Jeans are widely accepted as long as they are neat and not torn or extremely casual. Darker, well-fitting jeans paired with a collared shirt or a blouse are standard in many Irish parishes. Even St. Mary’s, which holds a 10:30am Family Mass, sees a mix of dress styles.

The implication: There is no ‘dress code police’ at the door, but wearing clean, modest clothing shows reverence for the sacrament and respect for other worshippers.

Summary: Your visit to St. Mary’s Lucan

St. Mary’s Church Lucan is a welcoming, historic parish that offers a full schedule of masses, confessions, and livestreamed services. The schedule comes with seasonal variations and some uncertainty around the current priest and confession times, so checking the official parish website or newsletter before you go is essential. For the Lucan resident or visitor, the choice is clear: verify times online first, especially during summer or holy days, or risk arriving at an empty church.

For those interested in other Dublin-area parishes, Holy Trinity Church Cork offers a similar guide for Cork city.

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