0: Our Lady of Knock Church, Lackagh Parish Fr . Des Parish Office Opening Hours: 2:30pm – 4:30 pm Fr. DesLackagh, Athenry, Co. Galway 087 2255 740 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Lackagh Parish Radio : 106.8 fm Parish Office: 091 797114 Tel:( 091) 797 114 Parish E-mail Address: [email protected] Saturday Vigil Mass - 7:30pm. Sunday Mass - 11:30am 20th September, 2015 087 2255 740 Parish Secretary – Mary Duddy. Legion of Mary: Friday mornings after Mass. Website: www.lackaghchurch.ie 25rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Adoration: Mondays: 2pm -10pm and Sacristan – Imelda Hussey. Wednesdays 10am -10pm. https://www.facebook.com/lackagh.parish
Baptisms take place on the First and Third Sunday of each month at 12:15 sharp. A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required.
Saturday 19th 7:30pm Angela Badger, Canteeney. Months Mind. th SundayFeast of 20 st Faustina11:30am Private intention. Friday 25th 1:00pm Marriage Mass
Saturday 26th 7:30pm Sean O’Brien, Essex and formerly Barnaboy. Months Mind. Margaret and James Joseph Morris, Monard th Sunday 27 11:30am Paddy and Mary O’Shaughnessy, Mirah.
Wor Frank and Kathleen Cloonan
Last weekends Collection for the upkeep of the church and parish: €2,160
Please Pray for: Paddy Flaherty, Gort brother in law of Frank and Julia Forde and Nonie Hurney. May he rest in peace.
Fr. Des will be away for the next two weeks so there will be no weekday Masses during this time. We warmly welcome Fr. Eamon O’Donoghue who will be celebrating Mass at the weekends. In case of urgent call please contact a neighbouring priest.
Youth Gospel Choir Practice: Monday evenings from 7:30pm – 8:30pm in the Church. Anyone between the ages of 12 - 18 welcome! Sarah 085 288 3409. Senior Choir practice Tuesdays at 8.30pm in the Church until the end of June. New members are always welcome to join.
BAPTISMS: We welcomed the following into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism in Lackagh Church last Sunday :
* Amy Louise Bernadette Tarpey, Kilskeagh daughter of Brendan and Sarah. * Patrick Peter O’Connell, Caraunkeelwry son of Edward and Lesley. * Leah Ava Conneely, Coolarne daughter of Donal and Evelyn. Congratulations to the children their parents, godparents, families and grandparents.
National Eucharistic Congress in Knock September 26th – 27th : we will be celebrating a National Eucharistic Congress in Knock. Its theme ‘Christ our Hope’ invites us to think about hope in our own lives. It is intended to be an opportunity to reflect on the fruits of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, which was held in Dublin in 2012, and a spiritual preparation for the next International Congress, scheduled to take place in Cebu, Philippines, in January 2016.
The annual Diocesan Pastoral Council Celebration of Marriage Anniversaries will be held in Tuam Cathedral at 3pm on Sunday 11th October with Mass at that time. Canon James Ronayne, PP, Clifden will be guest preacher and Archbishop Michael will be main Celebrant at Mass. Refreshments in St. Jarlath's College afterwards. It is always a lovely occasion and the feedback from couples has been hugely positive.
Please note: the parish office will be closed Tuesday and Thursday of this coming week.
Eucharistic Ministers: Team C Collectors: Readers of the Word and Church Care Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Readers of the Word: 19th John Joe O’Kane. 20th Asumpta Gallagher. 26th Nancy Varden Mary Hession Michael Costello Martin Hession William Ahearne. 27th Ailbhe Hughes. 3rd Nancy Varden. 4th Aine Ui Bhre. Mary Walsh Frances Molloy Declan Burke Declan Murray Church Care Group Maura Shaughnessy, Bridie Cresham, Bridie Walsh, Mary Marian Carroll Sarah Hession Francis Fahy Frank Loughnane Reilly, Norena Coppinger, Willie Leonard, Gerry Fahy, Nancy Varden, Declan Burke Declan Murray Tom Burke David Burke Mary Varden. Anne Doyle Mary Frawley
Excellent youth programme at NEC: Fantastic programme of events for teenagers and young people next weekend, Saturday and Sunday 26th and 27th , at the National Eucharistic Congress at Knock Shrine. Enjoy free music, talks and workshops over two days in a dedicated ‘Youth Space’. Excellent speakers and music on the programme. For more information, visit www.knockshrine.ie.
The Next traditional Latin Mass in the Old Rite will take place on the Sunday 4th October at 5:30pm in the Old Church Knock. Please note the change of date for October
Ministers of the Eucharist: If anyone would like to join our team of Ministers of the Eucharist please phone the Parish Office (091 797 114) training will be given at a later date.
Youth 2000 Connaught retreat will take place in Summerhill College, Sligo town from Friday 2nd October to Sunday 4th October. It is an opportunity for young people (16-35 yrs) to take some time out of their regular routine and have an experience like no other! There promises to be an action packed programme consisting of workshops, testimonies, music, drama, prayer, talks and chill out time. For more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or contact 086-2150607 (on-line booking recommended).
Tuam Diocesan Catholic Faith Development Programme Faith Fair 2015 is taking place in the Mc William Park Hotel Claremorris, on Tuesday September 29th at 8pm. The Fair will offer parishes an opportunity to come along and explore the various Sacramental, Liturgical and Catechetical programmes that are available and indeed, are being run, in many parishes across the Diocese. Anyone wishing to attend please contact Mary in the Parish Office on Monday 091 797 114 or leave a message.
The next disco for people with special needs, over the age of 16 years, will take place in Turloughmore Social Centre THIS coming Friday, 25th from 8.30pm-10.30pm. Linda087-9971558.
Crochet class in the Parish Centre every Wednesday from 8pm - 10pm commencing THIS coming Wednesday 23rd . Learn the basic stitches and how to follow a pattern. Helen 087 251 8385
Chair Yoga – Chair Yoga Tuesday mornings in the Parish Centre from 10 am -11am. Olyvia 086 8102 846
Museum Lotto Results
GAA Lotto Results: Numbers drawn 16-20-28-30 no winner, 4 match threes €50 each, Ann Kearney Galway, Gary Walsh, Mairead Melody, Josh McNulty. Seller's prize: David Flaherty, next week's prize fund €20,000 .
Alzheimer Society of Ireland Support Group : Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia? A Support Group for family carers of people with dementia will be held on the last Thursday of every month commencing on Thursday 24th of September at 11am in the Belmont Suite, Flannery’s Hotel, Renmore, Galway. The support group provides an opportunity to meet others in similar situations, to share experiences, access information and practical advice in a relaxed understanding and supportive environment. Maureen Mannion 086 8211 540
Free Educational Workshops on Alzheimer’s disease or dementias: on Tuesday next 22nd from 7pm-9:30pm for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias in the Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam. Also on Wednesday 23rd in Loughrea Hotel & Spa and Thursday 23rd in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway City. Booking Essential. Call Home Instead Senior Care on 091 384 160 or Homeinstead.ie to register.
5k Road Race and Fun Run (Walkers welcome) NEXT Saturday 26th at 4pm (Fun Run at 3pm) in aid of the Annagh Hill N.S
Cash for Clobber Scheme CONTINUES : The Lackagh Museum Committee wishes to thank those who have given their support to the Cash for Clobber scheme during the last twelve months, and asks you to continue with that support. The money made from this scheme is a vital source of income to the Committee, as it helps pay part of the interest due on the Parish Centre debt. The amount raised during the last year was €1,780. We deeply appreciate and are truly grateful for your help with this venture. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir
Art Classes for Adults, Teens and Children will resume at Beechmount Art Studio, Lackagh next week. All levels in Oils, Acrylics and Water colours are catered for. See www.beechmountartstudio.com Aisling 087 938 5026.
Photography Classes in Parish Centre: Beginners Photography course starting THIS Tuesday 22nd in the Parish Centre. Course will cover the basics around settings, terminology, picture composition, storage and printing. Murt 086 164 9406 or [email protected].
Lackagh Computer Training: BenefIT 4 is a Government grant scheme providing funding to third sector organisations for the provision of computer and iPad training. Lackagh IT Computer Centre will be rolling out this free training in the coming weeks for beginners and all levels of computers. Please ‘phone for times and dates training. Geraldine Delaney 087-815 3762 or [email protected]
Fitness and Exercise/workout classes for men and women every Monday evening from 7pm-8pm in the Turloughmore Social Centre. Brian 087 360 0633 or just come along.
Comfort Keepers Home Care are now recruiting for Home Care Assistants. 061 490760 for more information. Apply online http://www..confortkeepers.ie/careers or post your CV to Comfort Keepers, Charlotte House, Charlotte Quay, Limerick.
National Adult Literacy Awareness Week 21st - 25th Adult Learning at Headford Adult Learning Centre. Need Help with reading, writing, spellings, Maths or computer skills? Study in a small group or on a one to one basis during day or evening in a relaxed atmosphere. Improve your skills while working on areas of interest to you;- Courses are available in Computers, Maths, Digital Photography, Health & Fitness, Budgeting & Money Management, Music, Digital Literacy. We also offer Family Learning, Job-seeking Skills and English as a Second or other Language courses. Services are free and confidential. QQI certification to Level 3 available if desired. Take the first step Theresa 093-34746 or 087 7630 431 or Bridget 093-34746 or 087 640 4438 to arrange a meeting. Headford Adult Learning Centre Spaces still available on part time Childcare courses level 4 and 5 Úna 087 466 2547 or 093 34746 Tuam Adult Learning Centre, Chapel Lane will be celebrating National Adult Literacy Awareness Week with an Open Day on Wednesday 23rd September from 10am – 1pm. On the day we will have the local Credit Union and MABS present to give an overview of their services. Sheila, Geraldine or Ethna on 093 26609 or 087 667 5516
Running If you are a complete beginner and fancy doing your first 5K then come along to Terry Brennan's car park in Claregalway on Monday September 21st at 7pm for the start of our new 0 to 5K program. The program will run for 8 weeks All you need are your runners, a high vis vest and the will to run.
Just a thought………
Our days are happiest when we give someone a piece of our heart
And not a piece of our mind!
Newsletter Notices: The cut off time for notices for newsletter is strictly Thursday at 3:00pm to be included at the weekend. Thank you for your co-operation.
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]