Mass of Remembrance – Saturday November 8th @ 6 pm
Fr Kevin will celebrate our Mass of Remembrance for all those whose funerals took place here in Monkstown over the last year on Saturday 8th November at the 6 pm Vigil Mass.
Families & friends of the deceased are especially welcome.
The death of someone you love is always traumatic.

November Altar List of the Dead
The month of November gives us the opportunity to remember our dear departed. We are currently compiling the Altar List of the Dead for the year ahead. The names on the list are remembered at the First Friday Mass throughout the year and at all weekend masses in November. If you would like to have…

Funeral Service for Brendan Lyddy – Thursday 16th October @ 11 am
We extend our condolences to the family of Brendan Lyddy (Monkstown, Co. Dublin formerly of Limerick City and Ballinderry, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and late of The Irish Press) who passed away peacefully, at home, on 13th October 2025.with his cherished daughter Sadhbh by his side. Predeceased by his wife Emer. Brendan will be forever loved…

World Mission Sunday – 18 & 19 October
In support of the Catholic Missions throughout the World the usual Share Collection next weekend (18/19 October) will be replaced by a special collection to support for the missionaries and the communities they serve. Your generosity, is deeply appreciated.
Accord Dublin – Renamed to Relationship Care
The Archdiocese advises that “Accord Dublin“, the diocesan agency for the care of marriage and the family, has been re-named “ Relationship Care “.
The new Website is

Funeral Mass for Herbert Langwallner – Thursday 9th October @ 11:30 am
We offer our condolences to the family of Herbert Langwallner (Leopardstown, Dublin 18 and formerly Athlone) who passed away peacefully on 5th October, in the care of the staff at Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill. Beloved husband of the late Mai and devoted father of David and Andrew. He will be sadly missed by his…

October 18th – Gathering at Quaker Meeting House Monkstown
18th October from 12:45 to 4:15 pm
Speaker – Sue Saunders
Inner Development for Outward Change.
17 UN Sustainability Development Goals
Sue Saunders will speak to the topic: “The development of inner growth to support the outward challenges of the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals”. There is no cost or registration involved but it…

Safeguarding Sunday – 2025
The annual Diocesan Safeguarding Sunday will take place this weekend September 27/28. It’s a time when we reflect on the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in our parishes and communities. It is also an opportunity to inform the wider faith community of the important work that your parish does to ensure a safe…

Parish Office closed until Tuesday 30th September
As Ann is on annual leave the parish office is closed and will reopen on Tuesday 30th September. You can leave a voice mail message parish office phone or if your message is urgent you can phone Fr. Kevin directly. His contact details are:
Parish Office: (01) 538 2542
Email: secretary@monkstownparish.ie
Fr Kevin Rowan

CROSSCARE APPEAL – September 20th / 21st
Crosscare will hold its Annual Appeal for those most in need this weekend (20th and 21st September). This will replace the Share collection at all Masses. The following is a letter form Archbishop Farrell concerning this year’s Crosscare appeal.
