Welcome to St Maur’s Parish, Rush. And céad míle fáilte to our Parish website! We want to make our Parish website an interesting and worthwhile location for both Parishioners and visitors to keep up to date with what’s happening in our Parish.
The community spirit in Rush allows us to draw on the enormous reservoir of talents present in Rush Parish. Our community is filled with gifted and talented people who share their gifts generously and willingly, in a variety of ways.
We are fortunate to have many individuals who volunteer, through various ministries and activities, helping to build and serve our community and Parish. Perhaps you may like to share your own gifts by becoming part of one of these activities or ministry teams. We would be delighted to hear from you.
If you would like to contact us, or any of the clergy for any reason, please feel free to contact us by telephone, email or visiting the Parish office. Registered Charity Number : 20016166
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St Maur's Catholic Church Rush
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🕊️ Reminder for next weekend: A Special Invitation: Thanksgiving & Farewell Mass 🕊️
We are preparing for a very special celebration next weekend here at St. Maur’s, as we come together to say a fond farewell and express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful ministry we have been blessed with over the years.
If you would like to be a part of this special sending-off, here is how you can get involved over the coming week:
*Join us for Mass: We would love to see a full church for our special Thanksgiving Mass next Sunday, 26th of July at 11:30 AM. It will be a beautiful opportunity to pray together and send our blessings for the road ahead. Refreshments will be served after.
*Share a Message: A presentation book is available at the parish office. Please take a moment to stop by and write a personal note, sign your name, or leave a word of thanks.
*Farewell Presentation: If you would like to contribute toward a special farewell gift from our parish family, you are welcome to pop a donation into an envelope and drop it into the Parish Office this week.
Thank you all for being a supportive community. Let’s come together next weekend to make this a truly memorable send-off! ... See MoreSee Less
Notice: we would like to reassure all our parishioners that there has been no permission given to house the amusements / funfair or anything else regarding the festival weekend on church grounds.
We wish you all a blessed weekend!🙌😇🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
Parish bulletin notices
Week of 27/28 June 2026
Please don't forget about the blessing of the Graves today:
Whitestown Cemetery @3pm
Kenure Cemetery @ 6pm ... See MoreSee Less
Parish bulletin notices
Weekend 20th/21st of June 2026 ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you for your feedback regarding the Saturday evening mass time.
We have now collected all answers and, based on the vote, we will be changing the mass time from 7pm to 6pm from September 5th 2026.
God bless you all on this sunny day!🌞☀️🌞☀️☀️🌻✝️ ... See MoreSee Less
In Loving Memory of Rory O'Riordan
It is with heavy hearts and a deep sense of loss that we share the passing of Rory O'Riordan, a valued member of our Parish Pastoral Council and a dear friend to so many here in St. Maur’s.
Rory passed away peacefully on Monday, 15th June 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Rory’s dedication, warmth, and commitment to our parish community left a lasting mark, and he will be profoundly missed by us all.
We extend our deepest condolences to his loving wife Siobhán, his sons Jack, Daniel, and Louis, his brothers Kevin, Brendan, and Finbarr, and all of his extended family and wide circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.
May Rory Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements:
• Reposing: Fitzgerald's Funeral Directors, Channel Road, Rush, on Thursday evening, 18th June, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Funeral Mass: Friday morning, 19th June, at 11:00 AM here in St. Maur's Church, Rush.
• Burial: Following the Mass, burial will take place in Whitestown Cemetery. ... See MoreSee Less
Help us plan for our parish community by voting on the below topic.
Do you support moving the Saturday evening Mass to 6pm?
Please vote using this link:
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This will be open until the 12th of June 2026. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Send forth your Spirit, O Lord,
And Renew the face of the Earth.
May the Holy Spirit fill each one of us with His glorious gifts during the celebration of Pentecost and throughout our whole lives. ... See MoreSee Less