Our Lady of Knock Church, Lackagh Parish Fr . Des: 087 2255 740 Parish E - mail Address: Lackagh, Athenry, Galway H65 PY96  Parish Office: 091 797114 [email protected] Parish Office Opening Hours Website : www.lackaghchurch.ie Saturday Vigil Mass - 7:30pm. Sunday Mass - 11:30am 2:30 - 4:30pm. Monday, Tuesday, Newsletter notices must be in Legion of Mary: Friday mornings after Mass. Thursday and Friday. by noon on Thursdays. Adoration: Mondays: 2pm - 10pm and Office closed on Wednesdays and Wednesdays 10am - 10pm. Parish Pastoral Centre: Bank Holidays. Baptisms: First and third Sunday of each month at 12:10 – Mary Duddy. Bookings :  086 450 6727. rd Parish Secretary 3 September, 2017 Sacristan – Imelda Hussey. nd ======Saturday 2 7:30pm Michael Joyce, Coolarne also his wife Mary. Month’s Mind. ======Bap A BIG "Thank You" to our former Altar Servers Sunday 3rd 11:30am Jamie Kyne Kiltrogue. 8th A. and we wish them well in Secondary School. We thank their Mattie Fahy, London and Cahernahoon. parents also for their support in taking them to Mass every Monday 9:30am Private Intention weekend. Tuesday 9:30am Private intention. We welcome our new tea ms and hope that they will enjoy Wednesday 9:30am Private intention.

their time with us. Training will be offered in the coming

Thursday 9:30am Private intention. weeks Friday 9:30am Private intention. th ======Saturday 9 7:30pm Patrick Tarpey, Kilskeagh. First Anniversary. Sunday 10th 11:30am Elizabeth O’Hanlon (4th A.) also her husband Billy, Lackagh. Lackagh parish Confirmation Day 2018 will be on nd Michael Cummins. Derrydonnell. Wednesday 2 May at 12 noon.

Please pray for: Noel Brady, Bawnmore. Mary Kelly, Tirellan, Galway and formerly Cahernashelleeny sister of Johnny Grealish. (funeral arrangements later) Bridget Kilgannon, mother of Martin Kilgannon, Mirah. Julia Healion, Tullamore sister of Martin Prendergast, Lackaghmore. May all their souls rest in Heavenly peace.

Cemetery Collection: Thank you to all who have contributed towards the continued upkeep of both graveyards. If you wish to contribute you can place your contribution in an envelope (with or without your name) and mark your envelope ‘Cemetery Donation’.

Last Weekend Collection for the upkeep of the church, grounds and the parish amounted to €2,160 which included envelopes from Claregalway In the interest of security we had been advised not to list the weekly takings in the church at weekends, but, people have requested that we still continue do so.

Priests Summer dues collection: 289 contributions in total returned.

Community bus will be available to travel to Knock next Sunday for Grandparents Pilgrimage (numbers permitting). Should anyone wish to travel  087 613 54 16 to reserve a seat which must be booked by Tuesday in order to finalise if bus has sufficient numbers to travel.

Grandparents National Annual Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 10th September in Knock Shrine commencing at 2.30pm. Everybody welcome to honour and thank Grandparents alive and deceased for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin - Ballina School Choir - Dana sings 'Our Lady of Knock' Community bus will be available should anyone wish to travel  087 613 54 16 to reserve seat by Tuesday 5th please. Strengthen your faith by studying the Catechism of the Catholic Church our Faith is revived and renewed, leading us to Christ and life in Him. It teaches the Faith clearly, fully and with authority. The course will have 12 sessions covering a detailed study of the Ten Commandments. Time: Thursdays, beginning September 21st at 7.15, Rest and Care centre Knock. Cost: €25 to cover the cost of the notes and the Catechism. For information and booking  Liam directly on 098 25220 or 087 2639726 Emotional Wellness – a 5-week evening programme with Lisa-Anne Campbell starting Thursday 4th October. Cost €60 Anger Management - Peter Devers in conjunction with the Irish Association for Anger Management will deliver an intensive weekend programme on 11th and 12th November. Cost €195 Handel's Messiah - Knock Shrine Saturday 18th November at 7.30pm sees the return of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra to present Handel's 'iconic' Messiah at Knock Basilica. Conducted by Proinnsías Ó Duinn with soloists, Soprano Claudia Boyle, Alto Anne Marie Gibbons, Tenor Julian Hubbard and Bass Christopher Cull together with Our Lady’s Choral Society, Cór Mhaigh Eo and Ballina Chamber Choir. Presented by Liz Nolan, RTE lyric fm. Tickets available now at www.knockmessiah.com and at the Witness to Hope office Knock Shrine and Downtown Records Castlebar and Westport Watch Masses online from Knock Shrine: The daily 3pm Mass in the Basilica is now streamed live. The 12noon Sunday Mass is also available. A weekend of “prayer for our land” conference in Knock, on 20th – 22nd October. Please come and join us to pray for conversion in our families, parishes, government and land. Speakers: Fr. John Keane, Noel Byrne, Aidan Byrne, Fr. Lawrence CFR, of Moyross.  Patricia 087 9130 909 or Theresa 086 3241 269

Cancer Care West Support Centre, Westside, Galway is commencing a mindfulness stress reduction course in September. It will run over 7 weeks, on Tuesdays 2 - 4pm and is suitable for anyone in recovery from cancer. Cancer Care West at 091 540040 for further details. Jim Brown's recovery from addictions - for the first time in the Tuam area, Jim Brown will give his powerful testimony which relates to recovery from addictions next Saturday 9th, at 7:30 pm, in the Corralea Court Hotel, The Square, Tuam. Medjugorje crucifixes which were blessed during the Christmas Day apparition in Medjugorje, 2016. They have been credited with many physical, Spiritual and emotional healings. will also be available from Jim

Team A Eucharistic Ministers: Collectors: Readers of the Word and Church Care Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Readers of the Word: 2nd Tom Jinks. 3rd Bertie O’Rourke. 9th John Joe Mary Coppinger Ann Kearney Jackie Burke Tom Kearney O’Kane. 10th Sarah Burke. 16th John Morrin. 17th Seamus Gallagher. Mary Forde Breda McDonagh Jody Murphy Padraig Mannion Church Care Group Mary Burke, Kathleen Burke, Kathleen Forde, P.J. Murphy Bertie O’Rourke John Joe O’Kane Bertie O’Rourke Mairead Morris, Bernie Costello, Fiona Jackson, Mary Qualter, J.J. Frawley Maureen Graham Padraig Kenny David Burke Frances Molloy. John Joe O’Kane Evelyn Mannion

Retrouvaille - A Lifeline for Married Couples: Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with your spouse? Does talking about it only make it worse? The Retrouvaille programme can help marriages at all stages. It is completely confidential. Next programme starts 6th – th 8 October . For information Tony and Anne (01) 495 3536, Mike and Anne (01) 450 0922, text or call 086 413 5440, or visit www.retrouvaille.ie.

The Alzheimer Café is a safe and relaxed place where people with dementia, their families and health care professionals can come together to talk, share and learn. The Alzheimer Café is a free monthly gathering and anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend. This month’s guest speaker Catherine Flaherty, Promotion Officer with the Road Safety Authority will give a talk on “Mobility Matters” in the Menlo Park Hotel this coming Thursday 7thfrom 2pm –

4pm. Maureen Mannion 086 8211 540.

Mystics Old and New: Brendan Comerford SJ returns for a new series on the Mystics, taking place over 6 Mondays beginning 18th September at the Galway Bay Hotel, 8pm-9:30pm. Cost €10 per evening/€50 for all 6 . Info: [email protected], 086 877 6537. Booking advised.

Community catering meals on wheels are currently delivering in your area. If you would like to avail of the service or find out more please 091 700 800.

Moving4Health Athenry Primary Care Centre, 6 week exercise programme commencing next Monday 11th at 6pm and 7.15pm. Suitable for anyone wishing to reduce their weight and improve their overall health and wellbeing. Exercises are specifically designed to improve blood pressure, cholesterol, joint health and are also suitable for those post cardiac event. Pre- booking essential, Caroline 086 251 3536

Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly parent evening this coming Wednesday 6th from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Ballybane Enterprise Centre, Galway (main reception/café area). This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not. Galway Samaritans Recruitment meetings Galway Samaritans are holding two Recruitment meetings in The Galway Bay Hotel Salthill on Wednesday 6th from 8 - 10pm and on Saturday 9th from 11am - 1pm.

Caretaker vacancy in Lackagh: You must be eligible to participate on a CE Scheme. Please contact Local Intreo Office or  091 789 371 mornings or www.jobsireland.ie

Chair Yoga Classes: Olyvia Flynn’s classes due to resume in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 5th have been suspended for the foreseeable future.

Irish Dancing classes take place every Wednesday 4.30 - 6pm and Saturday morning 9.30am-11.30am in the Social Centre. Age 4years up. All levels welcome.  Susan O'Shaughnessy 087 2999 479.

Set and Traditional Dance Classes commencing at the Arches Hotel, Claregalway on Tuesday,12th . Beginners class 7. p.m. and Improvers class 8pm.  091 757303 or 087 9090 580.

Art Classes: Adults, teens and children start 18th September at Beechmount Art Studio. Open Studio on Saturday 9th from 10am-12pm. Everyone welcome. Morning and evening classes for adults in oil, acrylic, drawing and watercolour with various classes for children and teens.  087 938 5026

GRETB Training Centre, Mervue Business Park, Galway - Open Day this Wednesday 6th September You are very welcome to Join us at our open day this coming Wednesday 6th . Doors open at 10.30 am to 3.30 pm. At this Open Day you can attend talks on Interview skills and get information on the wide range of free Training courses we have on offer in our Day, Evening, Saturday and Apprenticeships programmes. Please visit our website www.gretbtrainingcentre for further information.  091 706 200.

Clarin College Athenry are holding open day/evening Monday 4th from 9:30am – 3pm. and 6pm -8pm

Lackagh Museum has a part-time office placement available (19.5 hours per week) under the TúS Scheme. Eligible participants must be unemployed for over 12 months and be in receipt of a current Jobseekers payment.  [email protected] for more information.

Museum Lotto: 18 19 21 22. There was one match 3 winner. Michael Delaney. Promoter's Prize. Museum. Next draw Wednesday 6th September, 2017. Next weeks jackpot is €3475. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Flynns of Lackagh. Tickets can now be purchased online at lackaghmuseum.ie. Cash for clobber: Your support for the lotto and for the clobber scheme is greatly appreciated. The clobber clothes bank is located to the rear of the Parish Centre. Your support of the lotto / donations of clothes for clobber assist us greatly in the upkeep of the Museum and is greatly appreciated.

GAA Lotto: Numbers: 21 - 30 - 32 - 35 No winner or match 3. 5 Lucky dips €40 each P. Fitzmaurice & S. Madden; Phelim Jnr.; Brian Morris; Paula Fleming and Tom Harte. Sellers prize : Mary Carr. Next weeks jackpot - €19,100

Mindfulness Classes with Sharon Fitzmaurice: Starting this coming Wednesday 6th at 7.30pm for 6 weeks. One hour per week in Lackagh Parish Centre. Cost €90. Please book in advance. Text 087 412 7564 with your full name and Lackagh Mindfulness in message

Cancer Care West and Galway University Hospital are organising a series of free Prostate cancer information and support sessions. The next support session is scheduled to occur on the 21st of September from 8 pm to 9 pm. This support session will focus on the management of urinary symptoms. Following the discussion men will have an opportunity to talk to other men and health care professionals with light refreshments provided. If men and their partners would like to attend this event they can book a place  Rachael Dalton Clinical nurse specialist on 091 893318 or Cancer care west  091 540040.

Headford Adult Learning Centre, GRETB, Main Street, Headford. Open day Monday 11th September from 9.00 to 12 noon Drop in on Monday 11th for information on courses! We have tuition in basic reading, writing, spelling and everyday maths as well as courses in IT Skills & IPADs, Maths, Communications, ESOL, Family Learning support and themed learning courses e.g. gardening, health & fitness, music. Work in a small group or on a one to one basis in a relaxed atmosphere. QQI Certification is available at Levels 2 & 3. Courses are free and confidential. Centre re-opens on 4th September after summer break. For more information on available courses and eligibility please call into our Open Day or  Bridget 093-34746.

Best wishes to the local lads involved in Sundays All Ireland Finals in Croke Park. To Sean Loftus, Daithi Burke, , Coach and former Turloughmore manager Micheal Donoghue we send all our best wishes in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final v Waterford. We also extend best wishes and good luck to Daniel Loftus and Conor Walsh in the All Ireland Minor Final against Cork . (Turloughmore hurling club)

In honour of both the Senior and Minor hurling teams Galway County Council will host a Civic welcome to both teams on their return to the County on Monday 4th. Hopefully the Liam McCarthy and Irish Press cup will be in attendance also!! Win or lose it is hoped to give them a big welcome home to thank them for their efforts during the year.

GOOD LUCK GALWAY: We wish both the Minor and Senior hurling teams the best of luck on Sunday. If you are travelling to the match may you have a safe journey and a very enjoyable day.

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]