1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

0:
Our Lady of Knock Church, Lackagh Parish
Fr. Des
Lackagh, Athenry, Co. Galway
rd
3 May, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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.
Website: www.lackaghchurch.ie
https://www.facebook.com/lackagh.parish
A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required
Baptisms take place on the First and Third Sunday of each month at 12:15 sharp.
May is the month of Our Lady.
Feast of st Faustina
nd
Saturday 2
Sunday 3rd
Wor
Monday 4th
Public Holiday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 9th
Sunday 10th
7:30pm
11:30 am
Mary Mullins, Cregmore. MONTH’S MIND
FUNERAL MASS of Annie Clarke, Grange.
Katherine Conneely, Spiddal 1st ANNIVERSARY.
Mattie and Bridie Shaughnessy,
Ellen Fahy, Ballinvoher. Teresa Hession, 4th (A).
Peggy Murtagh, (nee Loughnane) Collinstown and Lackaghbeg
11:00am Johnny Fahy, Lackaghbeg. 3rd Anniversary.
9:30am
Monica Shaughnessy.
9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
11:00am
7:30pm
11:30 am
Special intention.
Mattie and Bridie Shaughnessy.
Private intention.
Cregmore N.S. First Communion Ceremony.
Sandra Carrick, Woodlands. MONTH’S MIND
Jimmy Burke, Coolarne. 3rd Anniversary.
Paddy O’Brien and son Padraic, Monard
Patrick Concar, Coolarne and deceased of family.
Pray a Decade a day to
Mary for May – the month of
Our Lady.
Mary
Free children's Rosaries and Rosary
booklets available for classes in
schools etc.
 086 819 7111.
We Welcome those who are visiting our parish
this Holiday weekend and hope you have an
enjoyable stay here.
Day of Prayer: Claddagh Church on
Wednesday 13th May fro 10:30am – 6pm for
Feast of our Lady of Fatima.
Last weekends Collection for the upkeep of the church and parish: €1, 950. Thank you to all who contributed. Trócaire this week: €460
Please pray for:
Annie Clarke, Grange.
Rita Kelly, Roundfort mother of Teresa Grealish, Lisheenavalla.
Paddy Higgins, Ballybane mother of Tina Whelan, Ballinvoher.
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 THIS Sunday 3rd . It will be led by Archbishop Neary and the Ceremonies will commence with the Blessing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.
Easter Dues: 25 contributions received last weekend. Thank you to all who have contributed (333 contributions to date) to the Easter
collection for the support of the 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]
Rosary in Cregg Cemetery at 3pm every Sunday for the month of May
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. Please respect this Sacred Space and the people who wish to Pray.
Bawnmore N.S. First Communion Class: Sarah Codyre , Joshua Corcoran , Enda Corrigan , Conor Dooley, William Duggan , Éanna Flaherty,
Jacinta Flattery, Ronan Francis, Sinéad Gavin , Lauren Jones , Liam Kavanagh, Ódhrán Keenan, Adam McEvoy , Oisín McGlynn , Aoibhín McGlynn ,
Callum McCarthy, Ciara McHugh , Lucy Murphy , Sean Murphy, Maebh Ní Loingsigh, Adam Ramsay, Lauren Sweeney, Anna Tarpey and Nicole Duffy.
Lackagh N.S. First Communion Class: Aaron Burke, Hannah Burke, Ciara Crowley, Mark Cunniffe, Katie Costello, Niamh Daly, Ruby Duggan, Mark Geary,
Jonathan Hughes, Ava Kearney, Aoife Kearney, Harry Kelly, Sean Kelly, Ava Kilcommins, Carly Knoop, Adena Langan, Ódhrán Lyons, Maeve Meehan,
Victoria Murray, Patrick O’Kane, Ruby Quinn, Jane Regan, Lauren Reilly, Talia Small and Ted Wright
CONGRATULATIONS to all the children from Coolarne 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
NEXT Saturday morning 9th at 04.15am. Registration can be done on line at www.dil.pieta.ie
Please support this worthy cause.
Eucharistic Ministers: Team C
Collectors:
Saturday
Nancy Varden
Mary Walsh
Sunday
Mary Hession
Frances Molloy
Saturday
Michael Costello
Declan Burke
Sunday
Martin Hession
Declan Murray
Marian Carroll
Declan Burke
Anne Doyle
Sarah Hession
Declan Murray
Mary Frawley
Francis Fahy
Tom Burke
Frank Loughnane
David Burke
Readers of the Word
nd
and
Church Care
rd
th
Readers of the Word: . 2 May. Mary Fallon . 3 Anne Creaven. 9 Tom Jinks.
th
th
th
10 Nora Collins.
16 John Joe O’Kane
17 To be arranged
Church Care Group Maura Shaughnessy, Bridie Cresham, Bridie Walsh, Mary Reilly,
Norena Coppinger, Willie Leonard, Gerry Fahy, Nancy Varden, Mary Varden.
Latin Mass - Old Rite: The next monthly Latin Mass in the Old Rite will be celebrated in the Parish Church in Knock NEXT Sunday ( 10th) at 5.30 pm.
St. Therese National Day, Knock Basilica: THIS Bank Holiday Monday 4th. Veneration and blessing with Relics of St. Therese and her parents,
Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin. 3pm Concelebrated Mass, Anointing of Sick, Blessing of Roses etc
Knock Counselling Centre provides a confidential Drop-In listening service for the local community and for visitors to Knock offering an opportunity to
discuss personal issues in a confidential environment. This service is available on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm, from now until October. Drop In
appointments are often available mid-week also. Tel: 094 93 75032 or call into the Centre next to the Chapel of Reconciliation. A donation is requested
towards the provision of this service.
The Diocesan Youth Council (DYC ) would like to invite all young people from across the diocese to join them on their annual climb of Croagh Patrick on
Saturday 16th May. Registration will take place at our Lady’s grotto, Murrisk at 10:30am. The climb will be followed by a free BBQ. Suitable clothing and
footwear are essential as well as a packed lunch. Parental Consent is necessary for all under 18's.  Siobhán 087-9271542 www.facebook.com/tuamdyc.
VAKS Programme: Volunteer at Knock Shrine (VAKS) programme will take place in Knock this Summer. The VAKS programme is for all over the age of
16 years old. It is an opportunity for you to come to Knock to volunteer for weekends over the Summer. This is a great way to meet new friends, serve
others, express your faith and have fun. You must be registered to take part in this programme. We are currently looking for leaders and volunteers for this
programme. So if you would like to do something different this Summer please get in touch with us for an application form For more details please contact
the Youth Ministry. Phone: 094 9388100 or Email: [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 15th May.
.
Lackagh Foróige Youth Club. Information night for next year's First Year Student will take place THIS coming Thursday, 7th at 8pm in the
Parish Centre , all parents welcome.
Cregmore Community alert Text Alert sign up evening: You are invited to attend a drop in and sign up evening to our "Text Alert" system. This is an
annual sign-up evening for all existing members and new members. For more information and inclusion in the scheme, please drop into Cregmore school
between 6.30 - 8pm NEXT Wednesday evening (6th). (€5 sign-up fee)
Farm Plastic Collection taking place in your local Mart in the coming week.  FRS Athenry 091 844 551 for any further details .
Cregmore NS we are having a clothing collection in aid of Cancer Care West on Tuesday 12th May . Bags can be dropped off inside school gate at any time
Kelly Clan Gathering: 15-17th May, Castlecourt Hotel, Westport. Kelly’s will be getting together for a great weekend including Mary Pat Kelly, famous
USA author, genealogy and DNA talks, guided tour and more. Ring Des on 087 2414234, e mail: [email protected] or website www.kellyclans.com
GRETB Adult Learning Programmes at Canton Hall, Athenry: Places available now on part-time courses : Beginners Computers, Job-Seeking Skills
(Career Preparation) and Communications. Funded under ITABE funding - NO Fees payable. Small groups. No exams. Other course options are also
available.
 Bridget 087 640 4438 or 093 347 46.
5k Fun Run/Walk: a fun run/walk will take place in Claregalway this Monday 4th in aid of Donal Walsh's livelife foundation. Registration from 12 noon in the
Clregalway community centre and the run commences at 1pm. Visit facebook event "Donal Walsh #livelife 5k FunRun/Walk.
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..
Reliable, friendly people wanted to assist the elderly in their own homes in the Cortoon, Belclare and surrounding areas.
Flexible working hours available. Please apply to [email protected] or phone 091 384160. Website: www.homeinstead.ie
Carers Association will be running a QQI Level 5 A Palliative Care Approach in Castlebar very shortly. To book a place  094 90 60305 /086 377 5702.
The Mother/Parent and Toddler Group has resumed on Thursdays at 11 am in the Parish Centre. Young parents are encouraged to come along to "Meet
and Greet" with a cuppa and chat and a fun morning with your child to learn, play and make new friends.
Colm Fitzgerald Memorial Walk THIS coming Bank Holiday Monday in aid of Athenry Simanjiro Partnership: 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.
Lackagh Museum Lotto: No winner. Numbers drawn 3 11 25 28. 3 x Match 3 : Marie Landy, Rita Walsh , Anne Giles Syndicate. Promoters Prize: Maura
Fahy. Next weeks Jackpot €8,375
Turloughmore GAA Club Lotto: No Jackpot Winner. Numbers drawn: 3-11-27-36. 6 Match 3 winners: Angela Steven, Sean O’Connell, Donal Smith,
Lisa Coen, Niamh Gill. Seller’s Prize: Margaret Costello. Next weeks jackpot will be €20,000.
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]