Newsletter - May 2026

In Loving Memory

We remember in prayer our friends and loved ones who have died in the peace of Christ. Rest in Peace. Amen. May they have the message of eternal life.

  • Michael Sweeney

  • Brendan McCarthy

  • Joseph Byrne

  • Margie Carey

Parish Partnership Visit to Knock

The Parish Partnership Group from St. Andrew’s, Westland Row travelled to represent St. Andrew’s in Knock last weekend. A beautiful weekend was had by all.


Local Parish Partnership Update

The local Parish Partnership of City Quay, University Church, St. Stephen’s Green, St. Andrew’s Westland Row, The three parishes work together to provide services to the local community under the administration of Fr Alan Hilliard as of July 2024. There is wider partnership which includes Harrington Street, Clarendon Street and Whitefriar Street under different administration.

Trocaire Boxes

Trocaire boxes can be returned to the parish office Monday to Friday. Thank you.

Sacraments

  • First Holy Communion and Confirmation cards are available in the Parish Office. We also have Rosary beads available. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday the 24th of May at 11.30 a.m.

  • Congratulations to all couples planning their marriage. Please note that your local parish is responsible for organising the paperwork necessary for the Sacrament of Marriage, irrespective of where the wedding will take place.

  • Be sure to get in touch with the Parish Office to make arrangements to complete wedding papers at least 4 months before the proposed wedding date.

Marian Procession – Sunday 10th May

Please join us on Sunday the 10th of May after the 11.30 a.m. Mass for the May Procession, where we will process to Our Lady’s statue on Cumberland Street for prayer and song.

Organ Recital Series – May 2026

Celebrating organ music in St. Andrew’s every Thursday from 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. Please see schedule below:

  • 7th May: Ronan Murray

  • 14th May: Simon Harden

  • 21st May: James Short

  • 28th May: Paul McKeever

Certificate & Archives Notice

Please keep in mind when ordering certificates that our records are indexed by date and without a date/year the search is impossible. Our registers are also manually searched which takes time, so please bear with us while we try our best to facilitate your request.

Women’s Mini Marathon – Road Closures

This year’s Women’s Mini Marathon takes place on Sunday the 31st of May. There may be some traffic restrictions in the area around the church. Please take note of road closures.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All welcome.

Tap and Go Donations

We’d like to thank all who donate and who use this method to give thanks to the work of our church and make donations towards this beautiful historic building.

Be Strong in the Lord! – HLI Ireland Mission Night

100 Years of:

  • Feast of Christ the King

  • St. Thérèse’s Canonisation

Featuring:

  • Venerate relics of St. Thérèse and the Holy Face of Jesus

Venue: St Patrick’s Church, Corduff, Blanchardstown

Date & Time: Wednesday 27th May, 7 p.m.

Hosted by HLI Ireland’s Mission: “To make Jesus Christ King of our Hearts”

Mass Times at St. Andrew’s

Monday to Friday

  • 10 a.m.

  • 12.45 p.m.

Saturday

  • 10 a.m.

  • 6.30 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sunday

  • 10 a.m.

  • 11.30 a.m.

Chinese Mass

Every second and fourth Sunday at 12.30 p.m.

Lithuanian Mass

Every Sunday at 2 p.m.

Confessions

  • Wednesdays after the 10 a.m. Mass

  • Saturdays

Adoration

Every Wednesday from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Safeguarding Representatives

  • Catherine Byrne

  • George Smith

Phone: 01 6761270

Our tea room is open on Sundays after the 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Masses.
Please join us for a chat and a cuppa.