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Our Lady of Knock Church, Lackagh Parish
Fr. Des
Lackagh, Athenry, Co. Galway
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26 April 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
VOCATIONS SUNDAY
Lackagh
Parish Radio : 106.8 fm
Tel:( 091) 797 114
Saturday Vigil Mass - 7:30pm. Sunday Mass - 11:30am
087 2255 740
Legion of Mary: Friday mornings after Mass.
Fr . Des
087 2255 740
Parish Office: 091 797114
Parish Office Opening Hours: 2:30pm – 4:30 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Parish E-mail Address: [email protected]
Parish Secretary – Mary Duddy.
Adoration: Mondays: 2pm -10pm and Wednesdays 10am -10pm. Sacristan – Imelda Hussey.
Baptisms take place on the First and Third Sunday of each month at 12:15 sharp.
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Sunday 3
9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
7:30pm
Private intention.
Private intention.
Private intention.
Mary Mullins, Cregmore. MONTH’S MIND
Katherine Conneely, Spiddal 1st ANNIVERSARY.
11:30 am
https://www.facebook.com/lackagh.parish
A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required
April is the Month of the Holy Eucharist
May is the month of the Most Holy Rosary.
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Saturday
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7:30pm Nellie (20 Anniversary, Stephen (17 ) and son John (5 ) Forde , Barnaboy.
Feast
of st Faustina
Sunday 26th
11:30 am Maura Dooley, MONTH’S MIND her husband Paddy and his brother Jim .(A)
Monday
9:30am Private intention.
Tuesday
9:30am Special intention.
Wor
Wednesday
Thursday
First Friday 1st May.
Saturday 2nd
Website: www.lackaghchurch.ie
Mary Ellen Fahy, Ballinvoher. Teresa Hession, 4th (A).
Peggy Murtagh, (nee Loughnane) Collinstown and Lackaghbeg
Last weekends Collection for the upkeep of the parish: €1,785 Thank you to all who contributed.
Prayer for Vocations
In the name of Jesus,
we ask you to send your Spirit to
us so that men and women among
us, young and old, will respond to
your call to service and leadership
in the Church.
We pray, especially, in our day,
for those who hear your invitation
to be a priest, sister, brother, or
deacon. May those who are
opening their hearts and minds to
your call be encouraged and
strengthened through our
enthusiasm in your service. Amen
Please pray for: Peter Farrelly, Arva , Co. Cavan brother of Phil Walsh, Bawnmore
Peter Egan, formerly Lydican and Grange.
Mary Jennings (nee Duggan) Bohermore and formerly Kiltrogue.
May their souls rest in Heavenly peace.
Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage in Newly Refurbished Basilica: Treat yourself to a visit at the newly refurbished Basilica in Knock by joining the Diocesan
Pilgrimage to the Shrine NEXT Sunday 3rd . It will be led by Archbishop Neary and the Ceremonies will commence with the Blessing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.
Pray a Decade a day to Mary for May – the month of the Most Holy Rosary.
Free children's Rosaries and Rosary booklets
available for classes in schools etc. 086 819 7111.
Easter Dues: Thanks to all who have contributed (315 contributions to date) to the Easter collection for the support of the priests.
Thank you for your continued support of our priests. This is one of the four collections annually which priests rely solely on.
The four collections are - Easter, Summer, Harvest and Christmas.
Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season opens NEXT Saturday 2nd with One Day Retreats which continue on 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, May.
Advance booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29th May. You can begin the Three Day Pilgrimage any day between 29th
May and 13th August. Pre-booking not required.
Contact Lough Derg 071 9861518 or email. [email protected]
Next Friday is the First Friday of the month : Fr. Des will visit the sick and house bound at the usual times on Friday.
REVERENCE IN OUR CHURCH : Before Mass talk to God. During Mass let God talk to you.
After Mass talk to your friends outside Church building. Respect this Sacred Space and the people who wish to Pray.
BAPTISMS: We welcomed the following into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism in Lackagh Church last Sunday
* Luke Gabriel Duffy, Lackaghmore son of Gabriel and Marina.
* Ellie Christina Leonard, Woodlands daughter of Joe and Paula.
Congratulations to both children their parents, godparents, families and grandparents.
Baptism Team - New Members required : An extra new member or two is required to assist the current 4 members to create a rota.
If you would like to help out one Sunday per month it would be greatly appreciated. Please call the parish office or Fr. Des
Eucharistic Ministers: Team B
Saturday
Sunday
Mary Tarpey Burke
Bridgie Murphy
Imelda Hussey
Ml. Shaughnessy
Majella Casey
Mary Burke
Bridie Cresham
Mary T Murphy
Annette Cavanagh
Barbara Burke
Collectors:
Saturday
Sunday
J/D Delaney
Martin Kearney
John Ryan
Francis Whelan
Liam Hussey
Adrian Mooney
Noel O’Donoghue
J/D Delaney
David Burke
Readers of the Word and
Church Care
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Readers of the Word: 25 Emer Burke. 2 May. Mary Fallon . 3 Anne Creaven.
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9 Tom Jinks. 10 Nora Collins. 16 John Joe O’Kane
17 To be arranged.
Church Care Group Margaret Cullinane, Mary Cullinane, Bridie McGrath,
Imelda Hussey, Sten Pears, Myra Delaney-Browne, Majella Dalton,
Laura Warner, Kevin Connaughton.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the children from Bawnmore N.S and Lackagh N.S. who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday.
Thank you to all who have returned their Trócaire Boxes or Trócaire envelopes. We ask people who have not yet returned theirs to
do so at their earliest convenience as the money must be forwarded to Trócaire HQ.. Your generosity is much appreciated
Pieta House Darkness into Light walk takes place in Tuam starting in the Palace Grounds
on Saturday morning 9th May at 04.15am. Registration can be done on line at www.dil.pieta.ie
or in the Abbey Tavern Tuam NEXT Saturday 2nd from 2pm - 6pm. Please support this worthy cause.
Women’s Mini-marathon 1st June: Athenry Cancer Care invites women to join them for the Women’s mini-marathon on Monday 1st June. It is essential to
register on-line www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie Athenry Cancer Care will organise travel and other details. Sponsorship cards are available. Full
information from 087 6484 225 or 087 653 6132. Please support this local charity
Athenry Castle 2015 Opening Times: April - September (7 days) 9.30-18.00 . Last admission: 5.15p.m.
Free entry for Primary and second level pupils to Athenry Castle on school tours. Further information or to book : 091 844 797
U6,U7 and U8 girls and boys football has commenced in Knockdoemore Park .Every Sunday from 10am - 11am. All are welcome for great fun and lots of
football!  Elaine 087 981 6163 or Dave 087 9224 625
Esker Pitch and Putt is now open. Daily 9am – 9pm. www.redemptoristsesker.ie 091 844 549.
Belclare 10K and 6K NEXT Sunday 3rd starting at Belclare Sports field at 12 noon. Register on line www.runireland.ie
Tuam Cancer Care would like to invite you to walk, run or jog the 10km Western People, West or Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon, NEXT Sunday 3rd in
Castlebar. To become involved contact 093 28522 or email [email protected].
Colm Fitzgerald Memorial Walk in aid of Athenry Simanjiro Partnership: The annual May Monday Walk will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May.
Walkers will have the option of doing 5k or a more leisurely 2k or 3k. The walk begins at the Social Service Centre, New Line (off Tuam Road) at 11.00am.
Light refreshments will be provided at the Centre after the walk. This fundraising is to maintain the services that have been set up through this partnership.
No sponsorship cards required - just make a donation of your choice on the day. Each cent matters and goes directly to the cause. The walk is being
dedicated to the memory of Colm, who worked tirelessly from the foundation of the charity in 2005 until his death on May Monday 2011.
Carers needed locally to support elderly in their own homes. Carers must have Fetac level 5. Please ring 094 93 66007 for more details
Tuam Flower & Garden Club: Demonstrator - Anne Buckley THIS coming Tuesday 28th at 8.00 pm in the Turlough Mor Suite, Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam.
Dunmore cycle challenge in aid of Faith & Light Special Needs Trip to Rome. Bank Holiday Monday 4th May. 80km starting at 10am, 10km starting at
12noon. Under 16's with an adult cyclist. Helmets compulsory for all Cyclists. Entry: €20/€10/€5  Ann 087 7 995 879. Email: [email protected]
Weight Management and Heart Health Fitness Programmes Available in the Athenry Primary Care Centre. Reduce weight - Improve blood pressure,
cholesterol and blood sugar control -Improve general health and fitness. Join the dietician led 6 Week Croí Weight Management programme commencing
on Thursday 7th May 11am – 12noon. In addition, the 6 week Croí Heart Health Exercise Programme runs every Monday 6pm and 7.15pm at Athenry
Primary Care Centre which is specially tailored to suit all levels of fitness and ability. For further information and to book your place on our health and
lifestyle programmes at Athenry Primary Care Centre please  Croí Heart and Stroke Centre 091 544 310.
Family Day in the SMA House, Claregalway on 31st May. Any saleable quality goods items will be greatly accepted. No electrical items please.
Lackagh Museum Lotto: No Winner. Numbers: 1 19 20 24. 2 x Match 3 Numbers: Shane Broderick and Ann Kerrigan . Promoters Prize Lackagh
Museum. Next weeks jackpot €8350.
Turloughmore GAA Club Lotto: No Jackpot Winner. Numbers drawn: 5-8-14-15. 4 Match 3 winners: Paul Holland, Deirdre Fox, Lorraine Hession,
Pat and Eileen McKeogh, Aileen Burns, Corofin. Seller’s Prize: F.T. Fuels. Next weeks jackpot : €20,000
Teddybears Lodge Creche Woodlands, Lackagh : Now enrolling for free preschool year for September 2015.
 Grainne 091-797 414.
Tir na nOg Montessori, Cregmore are enrolling now for September 2015 for our Montessori Free year and Pre-Montessori classes.
.  Aishling 087-790 9650 also 091-382 062.
The Playroom , Cregmore now enrolling for next September for free preschool ECCE and after school care .
 Tracey (091 799 063) www.theplayroomcreche.com
Reporting Child protection concerns, allegations or disclosures. If there is any concern about the welfare or safety of a child/young person the following procedure will be followed by all church personnel and
volunteers. All concerns, suspicions, disclosures or allegations of abuse must be referred as soon as is possible to a Diocesan designated person. The Archdiocese has appointed two designated persons: Fr.
John O’Boyle (093) 522 84 and Ms Mary Trench (087) 9315 823. Mr. Frank Kearney is the appointed Parish designated person (085) 1266 133. In the event of a Diocesan designated person not being available or a
child being at immediate risk, contact should be made with the local Health Service Executive duty social worker – Galway 091 523 122 and 546 369, Tuam 093 26 800, Athenry 091 544 274 or during out of duty
social work hours with local Gardai. The Archdiocese is committed to keeping confidential all personal information about children and their families. The only exception will be when child protection concerns
arise. In this situation information will be shared with the relevant authorities in the best interest of the child.
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]