Fr. Des Lackagh Parish Fr. Bernard Radio Link 106.8 fm Lackagh Coolarne Tel: 091 – 797 114 Church Website: www.lackaghchurch.ie Tel: 091- 797 626 087 – 2255 740 Parish Office Opening Hours: 14:00 – 16:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Parish E-mail Address: [email protected] Baptisms take place on the First and Third Sunday of the month AFTER 11:30am Mass. Saturday 26th 8:00pm Gerard Kelly, Ballyglass. First Anniversary. As the four National Schools, Bawnmore, Sunday 27th 11:30am Philomena and Patrick Burke, Lackagh Rd., Anniversary. Cregmore, Lackagh and Coolarne close for the Summer holidays let us give thanks for Monday 28th 9:30am Bridie and Jimmy Kearney and deceased family, Castleview Lackaghmore. the past year. For the things the children Tuesday 29th 9:30am James and Mary Kelly, and deceased family, Cregcarragh. have learnt, for the fun they have had, for the skills they have gained, for the help Wednesday 9:30am Private Intention they have had from teachers and parents, 30th Thursday 1st 9:30am Private Intention and for the friends they have made. We July pray that all the pupils, teachers, school Friday 2nd 9:30am Tommy and Molly Duffy and son Mattie, Ballyglass. staff, Parent Committees, parents and (First Friday) PLEASE join us for a „Cuppa‟ in Museum after Mass. Board of Management will all have a very Saturday 3rd 8:00pm Michael and Mary Badger and deceased of family Canteeny. happy and safe summer holidays. Sunday 4th 11:30am Pat Flynn Renmore Month‟s Mind and wife Nancy. Enjoy! Weekly Offerings: Lackagh €1,385 Coolarne €350 . Many thanks for your contributions for the upkeep of the Parish. Please Pray for : Mary Mollet who has died in Australia, daughter of Frank Spellman and sister of Julie Quinn and Patrick Spellman, Corbally. May she rest in Peace. First Friday: Next Friday (2nd July) is the First Friday of the month and visitation of sick and housebound will be made by Fr. Des at the usual times on Friday morning. Collectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Church Care Group and Altar Servers for next weekend will be: Team D Altar Servers: Saturday: Jamie Reilly (L),Cormac Gallagher, Eoghan Gallagher (Cr), Evan McGrath (Cr) Killian Walsh (Cr),Christopher Quinn (Cr). Sunday: Keeva Gallagher (L), Dylan Hanly (L), Ellie Glynn (Cr), Emma Fahy (L), Aoife O‟Connell (B), Michael Burke (C). Eucharistic Adoration– takes place each Wednesday from 6 - 7.30 pm Pilgrimage to Lourdes – The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be held this year from August 3rd-10th. The Archbishop will lead the Pilgrimage. All are welcome. Details booking from Sheila at 093-24639 or 086-8664633. Feast Days of the Week: 27th St. Cyril of Alexandria, 29th Sts. Peter & Paul, 30th 1st Martyrs of Rome, July 3rd St. Thomas. Welcome into our Parish Faith Family: Darren John O’Kane, Caraun, son of Nigel and Elaine. Seán Jerome Kenny, Kiltrogue, son of William and Karen. Caoimhe Mary Forde, Burma Road, Coolarne, daughter of Peter and Aideen. All of whom were baptised here last Sunday. Thank You: Ability West would like to acknowledge receipt of €788.80 being the proceeds of their recent Church gate collection held in Lackagh Church, and €249.45 in Coolarne Chapel recently. They would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the parishioners for giving generously to Ability West. Ability West based in Salthill, provide a range of personal high quality, community based services to persons with intellectual disabilities and their families. Tuam Cancer Care is a voluntary organisation that offers psychological, emotional and practical support to people with a cancer diagnosis and their families. The approach of the Centre is multi-disciplinary and holistic. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a person living with cancer, a support person or bereaved. All services, workshops, courses and information are provided free of charge. If you would like further information about the Centre and its services, please contact Kathy Kearney on 093-28522. The new purpose built drop-in Centre is located on the Dunmore Road, Tuam. email: [email protected] website - www.tuamcancercare.ie Readers: Sat. 26th 6.30pm Dec. of Dunleavy, Costello & Tarpey Sat. 3rd July. Brian Keane. Families. Sun.4th Pat Moore Sun. 27th 10.30 Roy Murphy, requested by Lackagh Branch of Ability West. Eucharistic Ministers. Sat. 3rd 6.30pm Bridget Rabbitte Sat.3rd. Betty Joyce Sun. 4th 10.30 Michael Whelan. Sun.4th Mary Joyce. Daily Mass:9.10am Parish Newsletter Clubs, Societies, Organizations etc. who wish to place a notice in the Newsletter are asked to e-mail to [email protected] ( but PLEASE do NOT use all capital letters in your e-mail notice – please use plain text typed notice ) or post „marked “Newsletter” ‟ on top LEFT hand corner of envelope to reach office by Thursday at 12 noon to be included in the weekend‟s newsletter. Our heartiest congratulations go to David Burke of Kiltrogue; son of Maura and Redmond who won a gold medal in Soft Ball Throw and a bronze for Athletics at the Special Olympics held in Limerick recently. David helps with collecting the baskets at Mass. Well done David. Further Congratulations: to the magnificent Under 14 team who won the All Ireland Féile last weekend in Clare. Well done and a BIG Thank you to the mentors and to the Club for all you do for the young people of the parish. We are all very proud of you. Cake sale THIS SUNDAY (27th June) in Lackagh Museum: in support of the street children in the Philippines will be held after 11.30 Mass in the Lackagh Museum . Deirdre Kelly, 86 Woodlands will be spending July and August volunteering in the Philippines in an orphanage and will use the funds for much needed supplies. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE. Coolarne Sports and Open Day THIS Sunday 27th June at 2pm which is a few weeks earlier than usual. Once again a great day is anticipated. All the usual events will take place. Please support and have an enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Local Water supply interruption: The local Group scheme is experiencing a water supply interruption in some areas in particular, Lackagh village, Lackagh Rd, Knockdoe, and Monard. This would appear to be due to current very high demand as well as some possible leaks. Would people throughout the area please check your mains to ensure that there are no leaks. In particular, can farmers check water pipes and water meters to ensure their usage is normal. We have undertaken a general survey over the last number of days of the mains network. If anyone discovers a substantial leak in the mains in their own land or notice anything throughout the group area, please contact Feargal Cavanagh at 0879826312 or Danny Monaghan at 091 797226. Basketball Camp: Will be held in Cregmore National School from 28th June- July 2nd. Commencing each day at 10:00am until 1.00pm. Children from 1st class - 6th class. Further details contact Stephanie 087-9138664. Claregalway Lackagh Community Games Camel Night : THIS Sunday NIGHT (27th) at 9pm in the Claregalway Hotel. Free Admission. Guaranteed fun. Please support. Lackagh Museum Lotto: Winning numbers - 13, 14, 16,18. No Winner and No Match 3‟s. Promoter‟s Prize Peter Farragher. Next week‟s jackpot €3,700. Bingo – Each Thursday night at 8.30 pm. €100 houses plus a Jackpot of €3,500. Also Flyer Sheet Jackpot of €500. Hurling Club Lotto – Draw takes place each Thursday at Bingo. Last week‟s winning numbers: 18-19-20-21. Next week‟s Jackpot: €5,800. Benefit Concert “Mid Summer Melodies”: Junior Chamber (Ireland) JCI Galway in partnership with children‟s cancer charity for the West, CD’s Helping Hands are having a benefit concert “Mid Summer Melodies” which is taking place on Friday 2nd July at 8pm, in the Galway Bay Hotel. This night will see spectacular performances from an eclectic line-up including Sean Costello, Frank Naughton , Buck Taylor, Brendan O‟Byrne, Annette Griffin, Darragh McGann, Sheelagh Chadwick, GoGoshka Kinkladze and Keith McDonald. The line-up will be complemented by a special guest MC who is yet to be revealed. Tickets €30 and are available from the Galway Bay Hotel and Zhivago on Shop Street or on the evening at the door. Entry includes a wine reception and a light buffet at 7pm. CD’s Helping Hands is the only children‟s cancer charity in Ireland and provides practical domestic support to families in the west of Ireland who are affected by a diagnosis of childhood cancer. The four primary services offered to families are assistance with childcare, household cleaning, laundry and meal delivery. These essential domestic duties are vital to help support families as they battle through the painful, devastating and heart breaking circumstance that come with childhood cancer. Monivea Village Market : Continues each Saturday from 10am - 3pm. Local produce on sale, also organic meat, fish and vegetables. Arts and Crafts, live music and face painting. Come to the market, and stay for the picnic, WEBSITE: http://moniveavillagemarket.com Conradh na Gaeilge Campa Samhraidh: Irish Language Summer Camp in Lackagh N.S. 5th July – 16th for 8 to 14 year olds. Eolas ó Anna Glynn: 087- 766 7976. Paraic: 087 –656 8837. Conradh na Gaeilge 091 -567 824. Lackagh Museum Computer Camp: July 2010 This year's Computer Camp starts on July 19th July for 2 weeks. Both weeks cater for all age groups starting at 4 up to the age of 12 /13 yrs. All children are grouped to their age and can enjoy their summer holidays with fun activities in: Computers, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Cooking, Sport & lots fun games, Card Making, Hair & Beauty Day, Jewellery, Making, Quizzes.