{"id":5710,"date":"2025-06-22T10:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T10:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmarksspringfield.org\/w\/?page_id=5710"},"modified":"2025-06-22T11:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T11:08:26","slug":"parish-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmarksspringfield.org\/w\/parish-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Parish Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"
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S<\/span>St. Mark\u2019s Parish in Springfield, Dublin 24, offers a variety of parish groups and ministries that foster spiritual\n growth, community engagement, and social outreach.<\/p>\n

Parish Ministry and Sacramental Preparation<\/strong>\n
The parish hosts a dedicated Baptism Team that supports families preparing for the sacrament of Baptism. This team provides preparatory meetings, either via Zoom or home visits, to guide parents through the ceremony and the responsibilities\n of raising a child in the Catholic faith.<\/p>\n

Youth and Family Engagement<\/strong>\n
St. Mark\u2019s Youth & Family Centre on Fettercairn Road offers a range of activities for all ages, including pre-school services, drama clubs, dance groups, karate, parent\/toddler groups, and youth programs in collaboration with\n Tallaght Youth Services (For\u00f3ige). \n dublindiocese.ie<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

Sport and Recreation<\/strong>\n
Established in 1975, St. Mark\u2019s GAA Club is a cornerstone of the community, providing opportunities in Gaelic football, hurling, ladies football, camogie, and handball for individuals from age four to adulthood. The club also serves\n as a social hub, hosting events and fostering community spirit.<\/p>\n

Cluster Parish Collaboration<\/strong>\n
St. Mark\u2019s collaborates closely with neighbouring parishes\u2014St. Aidan\u2019s in Brookfield and St. Thomas the Apostle in Jobstown\u2014forming a cluster that shares resources and pastoral initiatives to better serve the wider community.<\/p>\n

Through these diverse groups and partnerships, St. Mark\u2019s Parish continues to be a dynamic and welcoming environment, nurturing faith and community bonds in Springfield.<\/p>\n

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St Vincent de Paul Society<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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St Ann Fettercairn Meet on Wednesday\n
Nights in St Ann\u2019s Resource Center at 7.30 P.M.<\/p>\n

St Mark\u2019s Springfield\n
Contact St Vincent de Paul Society at\n
(01)8550022<\/p>\n

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Total Abstinence Association<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Contact: Joseph Cannon<\/span>\n
Meet Mondays in 50 Maplewood Road at 7.30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scripture Study\/Prayer group<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A group of parishioners meet each Thursday evening at 7.30 pm in Shalom parish Centre to deepen their understanding of the Bible and its meaning for our lives. All are welcome<\/p>\n