WELCOME TO OUR PARISH

“St. Mochta’s is a young and developing faith community, which is conscious of its proud and ancient history, and seeks to be a welcoming and spirited Parish in the service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

(Parish Mission Statement)

Welcome to the parish of St Mochta's. If you are a new parishioner or just visiting, you are very welcome and we, the existing community, hope you feel at home. If you are new to the parish please make yourself known to Fr John and he looks forward to meeting you. St Mochta's Parish invites you to register with the parish by filling out a parish registration form which you can download here or it is available at the back of the church.

Click here to download a Parish Registration Form

Click here to download a map and directions to our Church

 
St Mochta's Parish Picnic

This year’s Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday 20th June from 1-8pm.  Thanks to the wonderful generousity of Luttrellstown Golf Club the Picnic Funday is being held held in the grounds around Luttrellstown Castle.  Tickets are available from the Parish Centre at €10 per family/car which covers admittance, raffle and live entertainment all day.  Events include:

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Child Protection Policy Update

There is obviously heightened awareness in the public sphere concerning child protection issues in the Church and in the Archdiocese of Dublin in particular, a publication of the report of the Commission of Investigation into the Archdiocese of Dublin is imminent. We must first consider those who have been directly affected and assure them of our complete support, if needed and when requested. It is important to remind you that in this Diocese, guidelines in this area are operated to a high standard.

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New Youth Group Starting

St Mochta’s Parish is growing with an ever increasing number of young adults. To address the many needs of this young adult group and to provide a social outlet in a comfortable, happy and safe environment in our parish,  a new ‘Youth Group’ runs at the Parish Pastoral Centre

The group will be open to young people from Secondary School age upwards and will run on the first Friday of each Month from 7.30 to 9.30

If you have teenagers who might be interested in joining St Mochta’s Youth Group please  contact Mary GreeneByrne at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with their details alternatively young adults are welcome to come on the night.

 
Becoming A Catholic?

BECOMING A CATHOLIC?:  Are you or someone you know interested in finding out more about the Christian Faith and the Catholic Church.  If so please contact Fr. John after Mass or make enquiries to the Parish Office.

We will begin our preparation for Adults  wishing to be baptised or indeed make their 1st Communion or be Confirmed in the Catholic Faith at the Easter Vigil next Easter.

 
St Mochta's Parish Picnic

This year’s Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday 20th June from 1-8pm.  Thanks to the wonderful generousity of Luttrellstown Golf Club the Picnic Funday is being held held in the grounds around Luttrellstown Castle.  Tickets are available from the Parish Centre at €10 per family/car which covers admittance, raffle and live entertainment all day.  Events include:

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St Mochta's Way

Build the heritage of our Parish by walking the Way!

The first bricks on our St. Mochta’s Way are now in place and look great. They are a visible reminder to us of the many events and memories of people of our parish.

We are currently taking orders for the next batch of bricks which will be sent off by the end of the summer.  Details are in the leaflets at the back of the church or simply download an order form by Clicking Here and return it completed with cash or a cheque to: Fr John Daly, St Mochta’s Church, Porterstown, Dublin 15.

All proceeds are going to service the debt from the building of our new Parish Pastoral Centre.  Thank you for your  support.

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