Fr. Des Lackagh Parish Fr. Des Parish Office Opening Hours: 2:30pm – 4:30 pm 087 2255 740 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Radio Link 106.8 fm Lackagh
Tel:( 091) 797 114 Parish Office: Parish E-mail Address: [email protected] Saturday Vigil Mass time is at 7:30pm 087 2255 740 Website: www.lackaghchurch.ie th Tel: ( 091) 797 114 10 February, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/lackagh.parish 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Mass is at 11:30am
Baptisms take place on the First and Third Sunday of each month AFTER 11:30am Mass. A minimum of two weeks notice is required
======February is the month of The Passion of Our Lord. Saturday 9th 7:30pm Sr. Celeste McGrath, Bon Secours Tuam and Cregmore Bridge. 1st Anniversary. Thomas Holland, Lisheenavalla. REVERENCE IN OUR CHURCH Sunday 10th 11:30am Jimmy Conway, Liscaninane. (28th Anniversary)
John Joe Browne, Kiltrogue Before Mass talk to God. Deceased of Costello family, Cregcarragh. During Mass let God talk to th Monday 11 9:30am Mary Greaney, Canteeney. you. Tuesday 12th 9:30am Thomas and Bridget Duggan, Liscaninane. Wednesday13th 9:30am Oliver Tarpey and Gerry Keaney. After Mass talk to your friends outside Church building. ASH Wednesday. 7:30PM People of the parish – living and deceased. th Thursday 14 9:30am Private intention th Respect this Sacred Space and Friday 15 9:30am Private intention Saturday 16th 7:30pm Billy Joyce, Caraun. Months Mind also his wife Babs and daughter Marguerite. the people who wish to Pray.
Willie and Bridie Murphy, Ballyglass. Sunday 17th 11:30am Paddy and Mary Loughlin, Ballybrone. Hubert and Bridie Leonard, Kilmaine.
Weekly Parish offering for the upkeep of our parish: €1,905. Thank you for your contribution.
Please pray for: Marian Frawley, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare sister of J.J. Frawley, Carraig Mor. John Newell, Annaghdown, brother of Mary Carroll, Cregmore. May their gentle souls rest in Heavenly peace. We offer our sympathies to their families and friends.
Ash Wednesday is NEXT Wednesday 13th - the beginning of Lent, our preparation for Easter. It is a day of Fast and abstinence. Which means we fast and have one full meal and two small meals and abstain from meat on this day. It is one of two days in the year when we do this the other day is Good Friday. Mass at 9:30am and 7:30pm on Ash Wednesday to facilitate people attending. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at both Masses.
Eucharistic Ministers: Team A Collectors Mass Servers Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday John Joe O Kane Evelyn Mannion Padraig Kenny Bertie O’Rourke Chloe Duffy Alanna Magliocco Mary Coppinger Ann Kearney Jackie Burke Tom Kearney Shane Murphy Amy Murphy Mary Forde Breda McDonagh Jody Murphy Padraig Mannion Niamh McCullagh Aaron Murray P.J. Murphy Bertie O’Rourke John Joe O’Kane Pat Connaughton Conor Finnerty Mark McGrath J.J. Frawley Maureen Graham Josh Buckley Michael Aherne James Keighrey Darren O’Brien Damien Clarke Church Care Mary Burke, Kathleen Burke, Kathleen Forde, Mairead Morris, Bernie Costello, Fiona Jackson, Mary Qualter, Frances Molloy, Anne Hession-Fahy, Assumpta Gallagher Readers: 9th John Joe Keane.10th Bertie O’Rourke. 16th Mary Coppinger. 17th Asumpta Gallagher
Do this in Memory: First Holy Communion children and their parents will attend Mass NEXT Saturday evening at 7:30pm.
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday evenings in the small chapel, from 6pm - 7.30pm.
Vocations Information Day Interested in Diocesan Priesthood for Tuam Archdiocese? An information day will be held on Saturday
March 9th. If interested please contact Fr. Fintan at 093-24166 for details.
Rome and Sorrento ‘Year of Faith’ Pilgrimage to Rome & Sorrento. June 24th. 7 nights. Details from John B at 09328337 or from Anna Marie at 012410816 Shrines of Portugal: Shrines of Portugal Pilgrimage (inc Fatima). 7 nights. September 26th. Details & booking form from 01 2410822 (Therese) or leave address at 09328337. Lourdes: Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, August 7-13 led by Archbishop Neary. Contact Sheila at 086-8664633. Year of Faith Pilgrimage: To Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo & Benevento. 12th -21st August (10 Days) Spiritual Director Fr Ray Flaherty. Sr Anne Marie 086-8683619. Limited places remaining.
The Mercy sisters will be leaving the main convent in Tuam next month. On Monday, February 25th at 7.00 pm in the Cathedral there will be a celebration of the contribution of the Mercy Sisters to the Parish of Tuam and surrounding areas.
Feast days this week. 11th Our Lady of Lourdes ( World day for the sick). 13th Ash Wednesday. 14th St. Cyril and St. Valentine.
The Solemn Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help in Galway Cathedral - 6 sessions daily - 7.45a.m., 11.00a.m., 1.10p.m., 3.30p.m., 7.30p.m. and 9.30p.m. Sunday times: 9.00a.m., 10.30a.m, 12.30p.m., 4.30p.m., 6.30p.m. and 8.15p.m. No 10.00 p.m. session on Sunday night.
Marriage. To notify the Registrar of your intention to marry, you may book a Marriage Notification appointment at www.crsappointments.ie after you have contacted the church for availability. www.civilregistrationservice.ie
Introduction to Centering Prayer. Saturday 16th February 9.30am-3pm St. Patrick's, Esker, Co. Galway. Presented by Sr. Fionnaula Quinn O.P. The day consists of four presentations- Prayer as Relationship - The Method of Centering Prayer - Thoughts and Use of the th Sacred Word - Deepening the Relationship. To register Phone 091-844549 by Monday 11 February.
nd rd St John Bosco relic will be at Knock Shrine Basilica on Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3rd March. RTE TV Mass will be on Sunday 3 at 11am.
Parish Pastoral Team Meeting: NEXT Monday evening 11th at 8:00pm.
Dogs attacking sheep in the Coolarne area. Dog owners are asked to ensure their dogs are under control at all times after sheep were badly ravaged by dogs in the area last week. Please ensure your dog is locked up especially after dark.
Scoil Padraig Naofa, Cregmore N. S. are now taking enrolments for September 2013. If you would like an application form please contact the office at 091-799037. Open night will take place in the school on Thursday May 30th @ 7pm 2013. All are welcome!
Lackagh Museum AGM: will take place in the Parish Centre NEXT Friday 15th at 8pm. There is an open invitation to everyone interested in promoting community development, heritage, adult education and care for elderly to attend. Your skills and talents are needed to help plan for the future. Everyone has something to offer. So why not come along and be part of this voluntary group to work within the community for the benefit of the community.
Bawnmore National School celebrates 150 years in existence this year. The staff, pupils and Board of Management of the school would like to invite you, members of the community, to a ‘Community Information Gathering Night’, which will be held in the school hall on Thursday, February 21st at 7.30pm. The purpose of the evening is to provide an opportunity to the wider community to share stories, photographs or memorabilia which reflect how life was in Bawnmore and the surrounding area in times gone by. Please help us to make this heritage project very meaningful for the children. Please feel free to invite friends, relations and neighbours to the gathering, especially if they have had connections with the school in the past. If you would like to attend please contact the school secretary, Mary, on (091) 798600 . Míle Buíochas.
Knitwear Classes New course starting in the Lackagh Museum learning all types of knitwear - knitted toys, scarves, hats, children’s knitted clothes etc. Rose on 091-791 663 / 087-918 6770.
Co Galway V.E.C. Night Classes in Lackagh. Places are still available on the following courses: Computers, Crochet for all levels ,Cake Decoration and Sugar Paste Flowers – Registration at 7.30 – 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday 13th February – class commences at 8.00p.m. after registration. Night Class fee: €100 or O.A.P’s / unemployed: €60 (with proof of waiver i.e. Pension book etc.) A copy of proof of social welfare must be submitted to the VEC together with payment by cheque or postal order of full fee. (Cash will NOT be accepted). 091 874533/874542
Mobile Library Every second Wednesday. It will be in Lackagh from 2:15pm to 2:45pm. Coolarne opposite Cuan Mhuire Gate from 3:00pm to 3:25pm. Cregmore N.S. Car park from 3:30pm - 4:00pm and Caraun from 4:05pm to 4:15pm. 091 - 562 471
Old Mobile Phone Drive: Lackagh Parish Centre are recycling old and unwanted mobile phones. Drop zones in Lackagh Museum and our local shops. Your support would be greatly appreciated in this drive.
The Oranmore local area Forum AGM for community and voluntary groups is on Monday, Feb 11th at 7.30pm in the Lackagh Parish Centre. Galway County Council and Galway Rural Development Ltd will be present also on the night to talk about funding available for community and voluntary groups. Denise Feeney 091 476 511
Coolarne N.S. Open evening: Names for enrolment are now being accepted at St. Vincent’s N.S. Open evening is on Monday 4th March at 7pm in the school.
th Fundraising Tea Dance will be held in the Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam on Sunday 24 from 3pm–6pm to raise vital funds for Temple St. Hospital.
Coláiste Néifinn - Irish Summer College is enrolling now for a 2 week course in Glenamaddy Community School on July 8th-19th inclusive. It will be run daily from 10am-5pm. Activities include classes, music, sport, a tour and much more (all as Gaeilge). This course is for 12-18 year olds. Book before March 7th and you will receive the reduced rate for the course. 087 - 116 1573
Clobber: The collecting of Clobber is ongoing. Please continue to leave your Clobber at the Museum any day from Monday to Friday 9 am/4pm. All types of old clothes and shoes are acceptable. NO duvets or pillows. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Chair Yoga in the Parish Centre Tuesdays at 10am and will continue EVERY Tuesday morning during school term.
Lackagh Parent /Toddler Group meet every Thursday morning from 11am- 1pm in the Parish Centre. All ages of babies/toddlers welcome.
Lackagh N.S. Enrolment: Applications for the enrolment of new pupils for September 2013 are now being accepted. Parents are invited to call to the school or phone 797474 in order to complete an enrolment form. An Open Evening for parents of prospective pupils will be held on Thursday March 21st . The school invites all parents who are interested in enroling their child to attend on that night.
Computer Training for all age groups in : Laptops , iPads and in Tablets will commence next week in Lackagh IT Centre. Lackagh Office 091 73 70 70 or Geraldine 087 – 815 3762 Computer Training for young learners: Computer for all young learners in keyboard skills, all Microsoft programs, Internet & E/mail.
Classes on Thursday and Friday evenings. Geraldine on 087-815 37 62
Annagh Boys and Girls National School Enrolment forms for 2013/14 are available at the school on request. Enquiries to the principal at
093 41590 (Boys) and 093 41030 (Girls)
th Macra Na Feirme Mr and Mrs Culchie 2013 is taking place NEXT Saturday 16 at 7.30pm in the Salthill Hotel.
Hurling Lotto Results: No winner. Numbers drawn were 02-11-13-24 . Next weeks jackpot will be €10,200.
Turloughmore Juvenile Hurling Club will hold their Medals Presentation and Registration for 2013 NEXT Saturday 16th in the Turloughmore Social Centre. The under 16 , U under 14 County Champions our U-13 County Finalists and all other juveniles who hurled with the club in 2012 will receive a medal from our special Guests. Bingo –Thursday night at 8.30 pm. €100 houses plus a Jackpot of €1,900. Also Flyer Sheet Jackpot of €2,000. Cards –Tuesday night at 9 pm with €760 in prizes. Admission €10, refreshments served.
Make your own jewellery Course: Aingeal Jewels is holding a 6 week Jewellery making course in Lackagh Parish Centre. It is a fun course for all ages. Leanne 086 0300 450 or email [email protected]
Claregalway/Lackagh Community Games Chess Trials for selection of U12 and U16 teams is on NEXT Monday 11th at 7pm in Corinthians.
Claregalway & District Day Care Centre would like to hear from anyone willing to volunteer a few hours each week as a Care Assistant. If you have a FETAC Level 5 Care of the older person qualification or would be willing to undergo training in same, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact the centre on Monday/Wednesday/Friday 09.30 - 4.00pm on 091 739385 or 086 4458989.
Lackagh Museum Lotto: No Winner. 1 match 3 - David Rabbitte, Grange. Promoter’s prize: Mary Delaney. Next weeks jackpot €5,575
Notices for the Lackagh Parish Newsletter: must be emailed or submitted in writing for inclusion. No notices will be taken over the phone. Please read over your notice and have notices free from incorrect spelling and not in poster style, plain text only please. The cut off time for notices is strictly Thursday at 3:00pm to be included in the weekend newsletter. Notices arriving after this time cannot be included. The primary purpose of the Lackagh Parish Newsletter is to inform parishioners of the times of Church Services and parish related and organised events. When possible, notices about events run by community based charities, organisations are publicised. However, due to constraints of space there is no guarantee that all notices can be published on any given week. The parish Newsletter can be viewed on www.lackaghchurch.ie Email address:[email protected]