What exactly is the mission of Irish Catholic Church

On a recent Sunday I attended Mass in a Dublin church. The priest spoke for between 10 and 15 minutes; I did not understand one word the man said.

Over the last number of days I  attempted to call the presbytery/community, never an answer. On my way home from work on Tuesday I tried in vain to call to the door; everything locked up.

On the Sunday of the Mass I did go into the sacristy, where I met a priest; I explained how I felt and he was most friendly and kind. I hesitated in going into the sacristy but it was worth it, having spoken with the priest.

I’m not criticising, but I am asking where exactly is the Irish Catholic Church at present. What’s the point in going to Mass and not understanding what the priest is saying in his words after the Gospel? And then my subsequent experience of closed doors and non-answering calls.

Is our church being honest and real in asking what exactly we are doing today and with whom are we speaking? What exactly are we at?

I stress, this is not a criticism, rather an honest expression of an experience I had in recent weeks. I imagine it could be replicated right across the country.

Every weekday morning cycling to work between 07.15 and 07.50 the doors of every church I pass are closed.

The church where I attended Mass was not a Dominican church.