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Tel:( 091) 797 114 Parish Office: Parish E-mail Address: [email protected] Saturday Vigil Mass time is at 7:30pm rd 087 2255 740 23 June, 2013 Website: www.lackaghchurch.ie Tel: ( 091) 797 114 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Mass is at 11:30am https://www.facebook.com/lackagh.parish

Baptisms take place on the First and Third Sunday of each month AFTER 11:30am Mass. A minimum of two weeks notice is required

June is the month of The Sacred Heart. nd Saturday 22 7:30pm Paddy Conneely, Cregmore Month’s Mind. Prayer for the Child in the Womb th Pauraic Nestor, . 20 Anniversary. Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of rd th Sunday 23 11:30am Eamonn Commins, Kilskeagh. 7 Anniversary life.

Mary Mollett(nee Spellman) and her mother Bridie Spellman Reawaken in us respect for every human th Gerry Kelly, Ballyglass 4 Anniversary and his wife Nellie and son Eugene life. th Monday 24 9:30am Lackagh N.S. end of school year Mass Help us to see in each child the marvelous Tuesday 25th 9:30am Bridie and Jimmy Kearney, Lackaghmore and deceased of family. work of our Creator. Wednesday 26th 9:30am Willie Morris, Lackaghmore. Open our hearts to welcome every child as a

11:00am End of year school Mass in Cregmore N.S. unique and wonderful gift. Guide the work of doctors, nurses and Thursday 27th 9:30am John, Nellie and Vincent Feeney, Grange. midwives. th Friday 28 9:30am Private Intention. May the life of a mother and her baby in the Saturday 29th 7:30pm Noel Nally, Ballinvoher. Month’s Mind. womb Philomena and Patrick Burke, Lackagh Road. be equally cherished and respected. Sunday 30th 11:30am Julie and Peter Jenny and son Johnny, Cregmore. Help those who make our laws to uphold the Johnny Connelly, Barnaboy. 2nd Anniversary. uniqueness and sacredness of every human life, Weekly Parish offering for the upkeep from the first moment of conception to of our parish last weekend: €1,535. Thank you for your contribution. natural death. Popes Collection Envelopes: €270 (Total to date: €940) Give us wisdom and generosity to build a

society that cares for all. Together with Mary, your Mother, in whose womb you took on our human Please Pray for: Colm Murphy, Cork and Cuan Mhuire. nature, May his soul rest in Heavenly Peace. Help us to choose life in every decision we take. Cemetery Mass in the Lackagh: OLD Cemetery will be at 7:00pm on Monday 5th August (August We ask this in the joyful hope of eternal life Bank Holiday Weekend) and in the Lackagh NEW Cemetery on Tuesday 6th August at 7:00pm. with you, and in the communion of the Blessed Trinity. Reminder to people visiting the graves of their loved ones in the local cemeteries: AMEN. People are asked NOT to leave anything visible in their cars when going into the graveyards. It is planned to place notices at entrances to the cemeteries warning the public not to leave anything valuable or otherwise in their cars when attending the graveyard. In the meantime, please advise friends and relations of the current situation regarding visitation to graveyards as this is not

just confined to the Lackagh area. Eucharistic Ministers: Team D Collectors Mass Servers Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Phyllis Fallon T. Prendergast Barry Cullinane M. Prendergast Adam Burke Shane Heneghan Bridie Walsh Bridget Conway Michael Greaney Liam Hussey Niamh Moran Sarah McHale Norrie Badger Helen McDonagh Joe Kelly Seamus Murphy Helena Doyle Shauna Williams Brid Thompson T.O’Neachtáin M. Brannelly T.O’Neachtáin Diarmuid Mullen Adam Kearney Mary Lawlor Mary Loughnane Philip Dolan Jack Glynn Church Care: Brid O’Malley, Mary Fallon, Maureen Graham, Rita Fitzgerald, Geraldine McDonagh, Bernie Winston, J.J. Frawley, Colette Collins, Bríd Egan, Anne Aherne. Readers: 22nd Mary Coppinger. 23rd Asumpta Gallagher. 29th William Ahearn. 30th Ailbhe Hughes.

Wedding Congratulations: To Emma O’Donoghue, Waterview and Thomas Hayden, Birr, Co. Offaly who were married in Lackagh Church on Saturday ( 22nd ). Wishing both them both every happiness in their married life together.

Shrines of Portugal Pilgrimage (inc Fatima). 7 nights. September 26th . Details and booking form from 01 2410822 (Therese) or leave your address on the message ‘phone 093 28 337. Lourdes: Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, August 7th - 13th led by Archbishop Neary. Contact Sheila at 086-866 4633. Year of Faith Pilgrimage: To Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo & Benevento.12th -21st August (10 Days) Spiritual Director Fr. Ray Flaherty. Further information from Sr. Anne Marie 086-8683 619. Limited places remaining.

Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Walk (22miles): A unique Pilgrim Journey with a difference. To walk in the footsteps of St Patrick along the once royal Chariot Road. To be challenged by the 22 miles that was the Pilgrim Path down through the ages. To absorb the rich heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way. To have the spirits raised by the environment and the encouragement of companions. To take time to discover a deeper meaning to life. To find greater peace in our relationship within ourselves, with others and with God. The Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Walks from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick take place on Saturday 29th June departing the Abbey at 8.30a.m. A backup car will accompany all the walkers to the end at Murrisk. Contact Ballintubber Abbey Office 094 9030934

Knock Marriage Introductions: Knock Marriage Introductions was set up in 1968 to help people find a suitable marriage partner. Since then it has facilitated 911 marriages with six more planned for this year. For further information phone 094 93 75 960 or visit our website knockmarriageintroductions.com The office is open two days each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Pro-Life 'Rally for Life' will be held on Saturday the 6th July in Dublin at 2pm, congregating at the Garden of Remembrance. Buses will be leaving from many parts of the diocese .For further info please log on to www.rallyforlife.net'

Reek Week 2013 – Croagh Patrick National Pilgrimage extended for Year of Faith / Gathering July 22nd – July 28th 2013 The pilgrimage programme for the week is as follows: Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th Mass on the summit at 12:00 noon (Confessions before Mass each day) Garland Friday, July 26th Mass on summit at 10:00am Mass in Croagh Patrick Car Park at 7:00pm Saturday July 27th Mass on summit at 12:00 noon Reek Sunday July 28th Mass on summit from 8:00am – 2:00pm, every half hour Beidh an Aifreann ag 10:00 as gaeilge. Confessions on summit 7:30am – 2:00pm. Tóchar Pilgrimage commences from Ballintubber Abbey at 8:30am.

The next disco for people with special needs, over the age of 16 years, will take place in Social Centre NEXT Friday, 28th from 8.30pm - 10.30pm.  Linda at 087-9971558 for any further information.

A day out in Portumna – visit Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna: It is a community based not for profit project and well worth a visit. The workhouse was the last resort of the destitute poor from the 1840’s to the 1920’s. Ever wondered what was life like in the workhouse? Visit the Irish Workhouse Centre, located in a real workhouse in Portumna. Guided tours. Open 7 days a week until 31st October. 090 975 9200 www.irishworkhousecentre.ie

Nearly New Dress Appeal : Ladies would you like to clear your wardrobe of clothes that you are tired of or an unwanted dress but never wore...we are proposing to hold a Nearly New Dress sale in the new Parish Centre in July. We are appealing to all of you ladies to donate an outfit and we will then have a social night out for everyone to view and purchase a dress of your choice for a very reasonable price. Come alone and enjoy a night with your friends with wine & cheese reception and refreshments. Proceeds will go towards reducing the debt on the Parish Centre. For further details  Marie on 086 8127046 or Geraldine on 0878153762

Turloughmore Camogie Club Texas Hold ‘em Poker Fundraiser on Friday July 5th at 7pm in Fallon’s Bar Turloughmore. Entry €40 and can be bought in advance from a member of the committee on 086 370 8666 / 087 905 7692 or in Fallon’s Bar. The top three prizes will be paid and there will also be a raffle on the night with some great prizes on offer. All support is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go towards buying equipment for the camogie club.

The Ladies Club outing NEXT Saturday 28th: to visit a garden centre in Kilrush, Co. Clare. Will leave Church grounds at 10.30am. All enquiries or to book a seat on bus, please contact either Helen 087 251 8385 or Maureen 085 1105 456.

Western Alzheimers has vacancies on a DSP Community Employment Scheme: for Care Assistants. Applicants must be registered with local Employment Services Office and qualify for DSP Community Employment. Applicants must have own transport. For application form and further information contact: Western Alzheimers, Colonial Buildings, Eglinton Street, .  091 565 193

Clobber Scheme to support the Parish Centre funding: Please continue to leave your Clobber at the Museum any day from Monday - Friday 9 am ‘til 4pm. All types of old clothes and shoes are acceptable. NO duvets or pillows please. Thank you.

Museum Lotto : No winner. 2 lucky dips – Geraldine Delaney and Margie Naughton. Promoters prize. Mary Delaney. Next week jackpot €6,050

Hurling Club Lotto: No winner of last Thursday nights draw. Numbers drawn were 18-24-28-36. Next weeks jackpot will be €12,100. Bingo: Thursday night at 8.30 pm with €100 houses plus a Jackpot of €2,400. Also Flyer Sheet Jackpot of €2,000.

Lackagh Playgroup (formerly Lackagh Parent & Toddler Group) meet 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 10.30am-12pm in the Lackagh Parish Centre. All parents and babies/toddlers are welcome.

Free Home Insulation: First Class Insulation is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of to provide home insulation free of charge to people who own their own home and are in receipt of certain social welfare payments. The payment types that are eligible include 1. Winter fuel allowance or 2. Family Income Support or 3. Job seekers allowance for over 6 months and children under

7 years of age. To check if you are eligible call us at 091 760 877. Our website address is www.firstclassinsulation.ie

Galway Rural Development Co - Have organised a Careers Fair NEXT Thursday 27th from 2pm – 4pm in the Corralea Hotel, . Strategies and non-strategies organisations will have stands present on the day. This event also provides an informal setting for job seekers to meet potential employers as well as training and education providers.

Congratulations to Cregmore National School on the opening of their new extension – a great achievement and a great new facility for the school. All deserve great credit especially the Principal Mr. Joe Kennelly, the Board of Management and Parents Association for their perseverance and hard work.

EmployAbility Galway provide support to job seekers with disabilities: and employers throughout Galway City and County. If you have an interest in integrating an employee with a disability into your workplace we would be delighted to help you achieve this. You can contact us or get more information about our service at: 091 755235 or 086 3800444.Email: [email protected] Website: www.employabilitygalway.ie

Congratulations to Bawnmore National School on their 150th Anniversary and on their wonderful celebrations. We pray Gods continued Blessing on them and on the whole Community.

Happy summer holidays to all the pupils in Bawnmore, Coolarne, Cregmore and Lackagh National Schools , the teachers and staff and the parents. Thank you to all the pupils who worked so hard. We are sure that you all h had a great year! We hope that you have a very happy and safe summer holiday. Enjoy the break and we pray for some sunshine.

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 in the new parish centre, events run by community based charities and organisations are publicised. Notices for private enterprise are not printed. However, due to constraints of space there is no guarantee that all notices can be published on any given week. We do not guarantee the accuracy of statements made by any of our contributors or other organisations or accept responsibility for any statement which they may express. The parish Newsletter can be viewed on www.lackaghchurch.ie Email address:[email protected]