Fr. Des Fr. Des Lackagh Parish 087 2255 740 Parish Office Opening Hours: 2:30pm – 4:30 pm Radio Link 106.8 fm Lackagh Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Website: www.lackaghchurch.ieTel:( 091) 797 114 Parish Office: 15th July, 2012 087 2255 740 Parish E-mail Address: [email protected] The Saturday Vigil Mass time is at 7:30pm Tel: ( 091) 797 114 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary all year round. Sunday Mass is at 11:30am. time.

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

nd 3 Sunday July in Ordinary is the time. month of the Most Precious Blood. Prayer for fine Weather. Saturday 14th 7:30pm Matt Melia and deceased of family, Grange. Patrick and Mary Holland. Father, God of goodness, You give man the land to Sunday 15th 11:30am Walter and Margaret Walsh, Liscaninane. provide him with food. May the produce we Thursday 19th 9:30am John and Mary Kearney, Lackagh Road. harvest sustain our lives, and may we always use th Friday 20 9:30am People of Parish who are ill and housebound. it. Give us the fine weather we pray so that we 1:00pm Marriage Mass. may rejoice in Your gifts of kindness and use them Saturday 21st 1:00pm Marriage Mass 7:30pm People of Parish living and deceased. always for Your glory and our good. Amen. Sunday 22nd 11:30am Rita Burke, Corbally. 2nd Anniversary. Weekly Parish Offerings: € 1,380. Thank you for your contribution for the upkeep of our parish. Fr. Des is away until Wednesday. Any urgent calls please contact neighbouring parishes.

Please Pray for: Paul Dyra, Kilbride, Newport father of Mary O’Hara, Cregmore. Mary Duggan, (nee O’Dea) Boston, sister of Bridie Fahy, Cregcarragh. May their souls rest in peace. We offer our sympathies to their families and friends.

Summer Collection: 114 Contributions received last week. Thank you to all who contributed. The Priests Summer dues envelopes should be returned at this time. The priests depend on your generosity and support and thank you very sincerely for this.

Eucharistic Ministers: Team C Collectors Mass Servers Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Nancy Varden Mary Hession Michael Costello Martin Hession Ian Fitzmaurice Robert Moran Mary Walsh Frances Molloy Frank Kearney Pat Cunningham Niamh Cummins Niamh Lawless Marian Carroll Sarah Hession Francis Fahy Declan Murray Aoife Lyons Rachel Flaherty Declan Burke Declan Murray Tom Burke Frank Loughnane Niamh McGrath Maoilíosa Walsh Anne Doyle Mary Frawley Miriam Greene Kayla Timothy Alex Horkan Mary Duggan Church Care: Maura Shaughnessy, Martina Shaughnessy, Bridie Cresham, Bridie Walsh, Mary Reilly, Norena Coppinger, Seamus Murphy, Willie Leonard, Gerry Fahy Readers: 14th Seamus Gallagher 15th Nora Collins. 21st Tom Jincks. 22nd Monica Hession. 28th Emer Burke. 29th Clare O’Neachtain. th th th st Feast Days of the Week: 15 St. Bonaventure. 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel. 20 St. Apollinaris. 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi.

Féile Mhic Dara : One of the most unique and interesting ancient pilgrimages in the diocese will be celebrated on Oiléan Mhic Dara off the coast of Carna NEXT Monday, July 16th . Mass will be celebrated as Gaeilge by the newly ordained priest Fr. Shane Sullivan. Boats leave from Carna at 10.00 am and Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon. Fáilte roimh 'chuile dhuine!

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Archbishop Michael Neary will be held from July 31st to August 7th. Contact Sheila at (086)866 4633 or Fr. Austie at (087)2978 598. Some places are still available.

The annual National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick: takes place on Sunday July 29th 2012. Confessions will be heard on the summit of the mountain continuously from 7.30am to 2.00pm. Mass will be celebrated on the summit every half hour. The first Mass on the summit will be at 8:00am and the last Mass at 2:00pm. The pilgrimage will be lead by Most Rev. Michael Neary, Archbishop of , who this year will be joined by the Apostolic Nuncio to , His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Brown.

Legion of Mary meeting: is held in the Sacristy at 8pm on Friday evenings. All are welcome. Eucharistic Adoration: in the small Chapel every Wednesday evening from 6 pm – 7.30 pm.

Mount St. Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea: The Cistercian Monks welcome people to their Guesthouse, a place of peace and serenity. Some may just want a quiet time to reflect and rest, away from the stress of everyday life, while others may be seeking solace in distress or trying to discern the Lord’s will for them. Why not avail of the experience that the serenity of the place and the calmness of the Guesthouse gives to you during your stay and, hopefully, stay with you when you leave and return to your everyday life. There are also many fine walks around the grounds, giving the visitor time and space to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this area. If interested  0505 25 600 or Email [email protected]

The Knock Summer Festival is taking place on Saturday the 28th July. This day will consist of talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection. The theme for the day is ‘ONE’. Why not come and join us for this day. The day is free of charge. It is for all people aged 17-30. For more info check out www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival, or call us on 087 69 27 850. Find us on Facebook Knock Summer Festival. We would really love to have your parish/dioceses represented at the festival.

Family Day out at Esker Retreat House & Youth Village THIS Sunday 15th: from 2 :00pm – 5.30pm - Wheel of Fortune, Bar-B-Q, Sports, Bouncy Castle, Open Air Music & dancing, Bowls, Pony rides, Dog Show (3pm) & lots more…..

The traditional Lough Derg 3-day pilgrimage season continues until Wednesday 15th August. Pilgrims can arrive at Lough Derg on any given day until Monday 13th August between 10:15am and 3:00pm. If you can’t make it for the traditional three day pilgrimage, then why not come for a day. Day Retreats and a special programme of workshops and guided prayer retreats will resume on Friday 17th August. (071 98 615 18 or download a copy of the detailed Season Guide now at www.loughderg.org It may be just a small Island in the middle of a lake in Co. Donegal, but last week Lough Derg was certainly special. It was chosen by Pope Benedict XVI, as the place where Marc Cardinal Ouellet should come and ask God's forgiveness. Whether you are seeking healing, reconciliation or simply a few days peace and quiet from the stresses of modern life Lough Derg is a calm place, a safe place and a unique place. Lough Derg ... You Just Got to Go!

Lackagh Cemetery Masses 2012.

th Lackagh OLD Cemetery ...... Public Holiday Monday 6 August at 7:00pm.

th Lackagh NEW Cemetery ...... Tuesday 7 August at 7:00pm.

Cash for clobber in aid of Lackagh New Parish Hall: C lean your home and donate all old towels, bed linen, curtains, used clothing, shoes (no heels - no problem as long as they are a pair)handbags, belts in the bags provided. When filled, please return to the Museum the more bags you fill, the more much needed funds will be raised for the new building.

Congratulations to the Lackagh School Band who won the Fleadh Cheoil in Ballinasloe last weekend. They will now go on to compete in the All Ireland Fleadh which will take place in August. Lackagh was very strongly represented at the event, hard work and commitment was evident on the day, a tribute to all who took part. A special word of thanks to all the parents for their support and encouragement and a huge congratulations to all who participated in the competitions. Good luck to all who went forward to represent Connacht at Fleadh Cheoil na h’Eireann in Cavan on August 18th 2012.

If you have been affected by prostate cancer: Cancer Care West would like to invite you to a Prostate Cancer Support meeting which will be held on Monday July 16 at 7.30.pm in The Cancer Care West Support Centre at 72, Seamus Quirke Road, Westside, . The meeting will be addressed by Mr. Mike Daly from East Galway Prostate Cancer Support group. It is free of charge and all are welcome.  091 5400 40.

Teen Fostering Initiative: The HSE West is looking to recruit foster carers for teenagers. If you have experience of teenagers, have a spare room and are interested in Teen Fostering please contact Patricia Randles at the Social Work Department on 091 546366/546370. All foster carers are subject to an assessment of their personal and home circumstances and receive an allowance from the HSE for their services.

Auction/Sale of work : Abbeyknockmoy Community Centre are holding an Auction/Sale of work on Friday 20th July. You can help by donating anything from hats, handbags, good clothes, jewellery, gift sets, garden furniture, turf, dinnerware etc - everything considered for a very worthy cause. There is a variety of ladies fashions most of which have been donated from shops in Tuam - still with labels attached. For our jumble sale/ bric-a-brac stall we have a huge selection of handbags, shoes, books, cosmetics and other miscellaneous items. Some of the larger items for auction include a solid wooden picnic table and benches, radiator cover ,turf, set of beautiful wooden flower boxes, halogen portable cooker, 9 carat gold necklace, vouchers from beauticians, hair dressers etc. Items can be dropped into the Community Centre Monday – Friday from 9am until 5pm. Further information -  093 43 029

Caregivers Wanted: Reliable, friendly, cheerful and dependable Caregivers required to assist seniors in their homes in , Lackagh and Ballyglunin. Experience, car and full license essential. Call Home Instead Senior Care on 091 384170.

Camogie Club and Cancer Care West: The camogie club have launched their Sponsored Walk for Cancer Care West. Thanks to Flynns of Lackagh for their Sponsorship for same. The walk will take place on the August Public Holiday Monday (6th August). Your support is needed to make this a community effort and celebration.

Mother and Toddler Group: Thursday at 11am in Children’s room in Lackagh Church.

Galway’s Win last weekend: Congratulations to the Galway team on winning the Leinster Final - an historic occasion. We are very proud of and Congratulate the local lads who contributed so much to the victory. Well done.

Celtic Flames, a group of traditional musicians, singers and dancers under the guidance of Tomás Mannion will perform in the Abbey Inn on Friday night the 27th July at 9pm. They will launch their CD on the night and admission is €5. World champion dancers, the Gardiners will also perform on the night.

Turloughmore School of Hurling 23rd July - 27th inclusive 10am - 2pm . Registration is on Monday 23rd from 9am -10 am. All primary school children age 5yrs-13years welcome. Further Details on Turloughmore gaa.ie or Des Doyle 087 98 32 970.

Coolarne Sports and open Day will take place in the grounds of Cuan Mhuire on Sunday 22nd July at 2pm. Wheel of fortune, tea and cake stall, arts and crafts, bric a brac, plant stalls, bar-b-que, face painting and novelty games. There will be a grand raffle with great prizes to be won. Free children’s sports open to boys and girls of all ages. Due to the ongoing uncertain weather conditions it has been decided once again to stage the event indoors. Everyone welcome.

Bingo –Thursday night at 8.30 pm. €100 houses plus a Jackpot of €2,000. Also Flyer Sheet Jackpot of €2,600.

Hurling Club Lotto: No winner of last Thursday night's lotto. Numbers were 02-05-08-20. Next weeks jackpot will be €7,200.

Lackagh Museum Lotto: No Winner or Match 3. 2 lucky dips – Michael Delaney, Kiltrogue and Roisín Duggan, Montaigh.

Promoter’s Prize – Museum . Next Week’s Jackpot will be €4,750.

Tuam Cathedral Car Park - If parking in Tuam, why not park in the Cathedral Car Park? All day parking - € 2. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the Cathedral and grounds.

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A small boy worked as an apprentice in a bicycle shop. A man sent a bicycle for repair. After repairing the bicycle, this boy cleaned up the bicycle and it looked like a new one. Other apprentices laughed at him for doing redundant work. The second day after the owner claimed the bicycle back; this boy was offered a job. Moral of the story: 1. Go the extra mile to be successful. 2. Doing more gains more and doing less loses more.

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Notices for the Parish Newsletter: Notices must be emailed or submitted in writing for inclusion. No notices will be taken over the phone. Please have notices free from incorrect spelling. The cut off time for notices is strictly Thursday at 3:00pm to be included in the weekend’s newsletter. Notices arriving after this time cannot be included. Email address:[email protected] 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