St Mary's Church, Lawrencetown

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

Last weekends Newsletter

Lawrencetown & Kiltormer Parish Newsletter

“Ballinasloe Faith Community Area”

Saturday / Sunday 15th & 16th August 2026 20th Sunday in Ordinary time

Sweeney M 0863868169 L [email protected]

Email [email protected] Mobile 0861908975

KILTORMER MASSES
Sat 15th Aug 7pm for the people of the parish
Thursday No Adoration for the month of August
Sat 22nd Aug 7pm Gabrielle, Marty, Seamus and Margaret Lowery
Servers: for August 22nd Group E 29th Group C
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for Aug 22nd Mary Hayes 29th Mary Fahy
Readers for August 22nd Ailish Glynn 29th Mary Curley
COLLECTION:
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LAWRENCETOWN MASSES
Sun 16th Aug 11.30 am Tess, Frank, and Jacqueline O’ Dowd (anniversary mass)
Mon 17th Aug 7pm No Mass
Sun 23rd Aug 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 17th Aug 7pm No Mass
SERVERS for Aug 23rd -29th Group B
Readers for Aug 23rd Sophie Greaney, 30th Ann-Marie McEvoy
Eucharist Minister for August Ann Heery
Collection: €216
We offer our deepest sympathies to Mary Treacy Lawrencetown and her family and the extended Treacy families on the death of her late husband Vincent Nephew and cousin Aidan Treacy Lisnacody Eyrecourt who died during the week. May his soul rest in peace.

National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/

St. Francis Prayer Group invites you to join us for 3 nights of talks on the ‘Life of St Gemma Galgani’ on

26/07/2026

Lawrencetown & Kiltormer Parish Newsletter

“Ballinasloe Faith Community Area”

Saturday / Sunday 25th & 26th July 2026 17th Sunday in Ordinary time

Sweeney M 0863868169 L [email protected]

Email [email protected] Mobile 0861908975

KILTORMER MASSES
Sat 25th 7pm Michael and Joan Hayes
Josephine Lynch and Dan Lynch
Thursday July 30th Adoration 3pm to 4pm
Sat 1st Aug 7pm Adam Campbell and deceased members of the Cunningham and Campbell families
Brendan and Eillen and Maureen Glynn and Maud Mulkerrins and deceased family members
Servers: for August 1st Group D 8th Group B 15th Group A 22nd Group E 29th Group C
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for Aug 1st Mary Muldoon 8th Ailish Glynn 15th Margaret Lynch 22nd Mary Hayes 29th Mary Fahy
Readers for August 1st Helen Page 8th Marie Egan, 15th Maighread Finnerty 22nd Ailish Glynn 29th Mary Curley
COLLECTION: €690
Parish workers for August
Altar Society: Bernie Curley and Bridget Glynn
Basket Collectors: Jim Curley
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LAWRENCETOWN MASSES
Sun 26 July 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 27th July 7pm for the people of the parish
Sun 2nd Aug 11.30 am for the people of the parish
Mon 3rd Aug 7pm No Mass
SERVERS for July 26th -1 Aug Group B 2nd -8th Group B 9th -15th Group D 16th -22nd Group A 23rd -29th Group B
Readers for August 2nd Aoife McEvoy, 9th Catherine Gately, 15th Marie Naughton, 16th Hannah Kilkenny 23rd Sophie Greaney, 30th Ann-Marie McEvoy
Eucharist Minister for August Ann Heery
Collection: €228
Parish workers for August
Altar Society: Colette Brehony
Basket Collectors: Michael Whyte
We offer our deepest sympathies to Finnerty Family, to Kitty and Johnny McKeigue to Josie and Bridie Finnerty and to all the extended families on the death of Monica Finnerty Eskerboy, Kiltormer, Ballinasloe, also to Seamus Hynes and his family on the death of his sister Peggy Curley (nee Hynes) Killimor to Mai Burke Lawrencetown and her family on the death of her sister Peggy Curley who died during the week, May the rest in peace.

Cemetery Masses Doon on Wednesday 29th July, at 7pm, Clonfert Cemetery Thursday 30th July at 7pmand Meelick Cemetery Friday 31st July at 7pm to coincide with the beginning of the Triduum in Meelick31st July to 2nd August.

Triduum at St. Francis Church Meelick H53 H728 Friday 31st July, Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of August, Friday 31st July Mass at 7pm to include Cemetery Mass for Meelick Saturday 1st August Mass at 7pm, Sunday 2nd August Mass at 7pm. Confessions prior to Mass visiting Franciscans on 2nd August or on another day, determined by the Ordinary for the convenience of the people, a plenary indulgence may be acquired in Parish Churches. The practices prescribed for the obtaining of indulgence are a devout visit to the Church and the recitation there of the Our Father and the Creed, and in addition a sacramental confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. The indulgence may be acquired only once. The visit may be made from noon the previous day until midnight of the day itself.

National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/

Loughrea Music Club: Between the Jigs and the Reels An evening of music, story and refreshments on Wednesday July 29th in Loughrea Library at 7.30 (sharp). Free admission but proceeds if desired to Mary Meals. This charity enables 3 million children attending school who otherwise would not be able to go because they are given one daily meal in their place of education. All Welcome.

Galway 'Fun, Games and Wellbeing with Paul' will resume on Tuesday 28th July in Lawrencetown Community Hall from 6-6.40 p.m. (4–7-year-olds) and 6.55-8 p.m. (8+ years). Sessions will run for 5 weeks at a cost of €40 per child with discounts available for siblings. These classes were very popular last time so book early to avoid disappointment. Call Paul for more information (083-0563531).

G.A. A Lotto Weekly Lotto Results: Date 20/07/2026 Jackpot €5100 Venue: Sports Complex: Numbers Drawn 11,14,29,32 Jackpot Winner None Seller’s Prize Pascal Claffey, Lucky Dips Killian Campbell, Michelle Craughwell, Michael Mockler, Willie & Esme Nee, Valerie McEvoy. Next Week’s Jackpot € 5,200 Thank you for your continued support

Father Declan Hurley & Patricia Carroll, discuss the progress made by the working groups and explain the purpose and significance of the upcoming National Synodal Assembly

20/07/2026

Lawrencetown & Kiltormer Parish Newsletter

“Ballinasloe Faith Community Area”

Saturday / Sunday 18th & 19th July 2026 16th Sunday in Ordinary time

Sweeney M 0863868169 L [email protected]

Email [email protected] Mobile 0861908975

KILTORMER MASSES
Sat 18th July 7pm Paddy Hough
Pasty Curley
Thursday July 23rd Adoration 3pm to 4pm
Sat 25th 7pm Michael and Joan Hayes
Dan and Josephine Lynch
Servers: July 25th Team C
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for July 25th Breda Turley
Readers for July 25th Marie Guinan
COLLECTION: €​

LAWRENCETOWN MASSES
Sun 19 July 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 20th July 7pm Deceased members of the Farell Family Josie, Nancy, Kitty, Maureen and Brendan
Sun 26th July 11.30 am for the people of the parish
Mon 27th July 7pm for the people of parish
SERVERS for July 19th -25th Group A 26th -1 Aug Group B
Readers for July 26th Leah Donnelly
Eucharist Minister for July 26th Mary Whyte
Collection: €165

We offer our deepest sympathies to Pauline Finnerty and her family on the death of her husband Pat Joe Finnerty Kill Kiltormer also to Evelyn Finnerty on the death of her father Pat joe to Deirdre and her family on the death of her father Patjoe and Emer and her family on the death of her father Patjoe and to Mick Finnerty and his family on the death of his brother Patjoe to Frank and his family on the death of his brother Patjoe, to Bridie Sellars and her family on the death of her brother Pat joe, Who died during the week, may he rest in peace.

'Fun, Games and Wellbeing with Paul' will resume on Tuesday 28th July in Lawrencetown Community Hall from 6-6.40 p.m. (4–7-year-olds) and 6.55-8 p.m.(8+ years). Sessions will run for 5 weeks at a cost of €40 per child with discounts available for siblings. These classes were very popular last time so book early.to avoid disappointment. Call Paul for more information (083-0563531).

Annual Concelebrated Mass of St. Feichin. Mass will be concelebrated in St. Feichin’s Cemetery, Lackan in Abbey parish on this Sunday July 19th at 7pm. Confessions will be heard before Mass. Covered seating is available. A cup of tea for all after Mass. Everybody is welcome to this Mass. Those attending this Mass should go to the village of Abbey (H62 CR62) and follow the direction signs.

Cemetery Masses Doon on Wednesday 29th July, at 7pm, Clonfert Cemetery Thursday 30th July at 7pmand Meelick Cemetery Friday 31st July at 7pm to coincide with the beginning of the Triduum in Meelick31st July to 2nd August.

Triduum at St. Francis Church Meelick H53 H728 Friday 31st July, Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of August, Friday 31st July Mass at 7pm to include Cemetery Mass for Meelick Saturday 1st August Mass at 7pm, Sunday 2nd August Mass at 7pm. Confessions prior to Mass visiting Franciscans on 2nd August or on another day, determined by the Ordinary for the convenience of the people, a plenary indulgence may be acquired in Parish Churches. The practices prescribed for the obtaining of indulgence are a devout visit to the Church and the recitation there of the Our Father and the Creed, and in addition a sacramental confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. The indulgence may be acquired only once. The visit may be made from noon the previous day until midnight of the day itself.

National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/

3-Day and 5-Day Residential Retreats July 2026: Led by Fr. Prince Clarence SJ 5-Day Ignatian Retreat: This is an opportunity to reflect on life in light of God’s boundless love and to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of Jesus. Dates: July 20th – 24th Venue: De La Salle Retreat Centre, Castletown, Co. Laois, R32 N6D8. These retreats are strictly residential. Visit our website for more details: www.ruachcatholicministry.org Contact: Oonagh 086 1736181 or Phyllis 085 7733037

Loughrea Music Club: Between the Jigs and the Reels An evening of music, story and refreshments on Wednesday July 29th in Loughrea Library at 7.30 (sharp). Free admission but proceeds if desired to Mary Meals. This charity enables 3 million children to attend school who otherwise would not be able to go because they are given one daily meal in their place of education. All Welcome.

Please remember in your prayers the young adults from across our dioceses who have set out on pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago. May the Lord guide and protect them and bring them home renewed in hope. You can follow their journey on the diocesan social media platforms. See www.clonfertgalway.ie/socials

G.A. A Lotto Weekly Lotto Results: Date 13/07/2026 Jackpot €5000 Venue: Sports Complex: Numbers Drawn 1,6,7,17 Jackpot Winner None Seller’s Prize Sean Jennings, Lucky Dips Noel Treacy, Dermot Kelly, Theo Hanley, Paul Larkin, Imelda Kenny. Next Week’s Jackpot € 5,100 Thank you for your continued support

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12/07/2026

Lawrencetown & Kiltormer Parish Newsletter

“Ballinasloe Faith Community Area”

Saturday / Sunday 11th & 12th July 2026 15th Sunday in Ordinary time

Sweeney M 0863868169 L [email protected]

Email [email protected] Mobile 0861908975

KILTORMER MASSES
Sat 11th July 7pm Mary Keogh her parents Michael and Mary Ward
Tom joe Markham and his parents Molly and Paddy Markham Thursday July 16th Adoration 3pm to 4pm
Fri July 17th 7pm Graveyard mass in the old Cemetery
Sat 18th July 7pm Paddy Hough
Pasty Curley
Servers: July 18th Team E 25th Team C
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for July 18th Mary Hayes 25th Breda Turley
Readers for July 18th Manus Finnerty 25th Marie Guinan
COLLECTION: €562​

LAWRENCETOWN MASSES
Sun 12th July 11.30am Mary Guinan
Mon 13th July 7pm No Mass
Friday 17th July 9.00 am for the Community Day out
Sun 19 July 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 20th July 7pm Deceased members of the Farell Family Josie, Nancy, Kitty, Maureen and Brendan
SERVERS for July 12th-18th Group D 19th -25th Group A 26th -1 Aug Group B
Readers for July 19th Callum Donnelly 26th Leah Donnelly
Eucharist Minister for July 19th Anne Heery 26th Mary Whyte
Collection: €385

Cemetery Masses will be celebrated in Kiltormer Old Cemetery on Friday the 17th of July at 7pm, please pass the word on to your families and friends. Cemetery Contribution will be collected at the cemetery entrance gate for the upkeep of both Cemetery.
Lawrencetown Community Day Out is on Friday 17th July to Laois. Mass at 9am, bus leaves at 9.30am sharp. Brunch in Dooleys Hotel, Birr. Visit to Emo Court House and Gardens, Emo, Co. Laois followed by a 3 Course Dinner in the Bridge House, Tullamore. Shop, stroll and relax in Tullamore before heading to the Bounty Athlone for food, craic, music and dancing with Shane Moore. Home in Lawrencetown at 10pm. €85pp to be dropped to Pardys shop in an envelope with your name on it before the 13th of July or contact Jacqueline Nevin (087 6724842), Colette Breheny (087 6418332) or Loraine Treacy (087 7646530).

Coxtown Protection Committee information evening on the opposition of the proposed wind farm in Coxtown, Kiltormer. Meeting Sunday 12th July @ 7pm in Killalaghton Hall.

Kiltormer Cùl Camp will be taking place from 13th - 17th July from 10am - 2pm at Kiltormer GAA grounds. For further information look up Kellogg’s Cùl Camps online.

'Fun, Games and Wellbeing with Paul' will resume on Tuesday 28th July in Lawrencetown Community Hall from 6-6.40 p.m. (4–7-year-olds) and 6.55-8 p.m.(8+ years). Sessions will run for 5 weeks at a cost of €40 per child with discounts available for siblings. These classes were very popular last time so book early.to avoid disappointment. Call Paul for more information (083-0563531).

Annual Concelebrated Mass of St. Feichin. Mass will be concelebrated in St. Feichin’s Cemetery, Lackan in Abbey parish on Sunday July 19th at 7pm. Confessions will be heard before Mass. Covered seating is available. A cup of tea for all after Mass. Everybody is welcome to this Mass. Those attending this Mass should go to the village of Abbey (H62 CR62) and follow the direction signs.

Cemetery Masses Doon on Wednesday 29th July, at 7pm, Clonfert Cemetery Thursday 30th July at 7pmand Meelick Cemetery Friday 31st July at 7pm to coincide with the beginning of the Triduum in Meelick31st July to 2nd August.

Triduum at St. Francis Church Meelick H53 H728 Friday 31st July, Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of August, Friday 31st July Mass at 7pm to include Cemetery Mass for Meelick Saturday 1st August Mass at 7pm, Sunday 2nd August Mass at 7pm. Confessions prior to Mass visiting Franciscans on 2nd August or on another day, determined by the Ordinary for the convenience of the people, a plenary indulgence may be acquired in Parish Churches. The practices prescribed for the obtaining of indulgence are a devout visit to the Church and the recitation there of the Our Father and the Creed, and in addition a sacramental confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. The indulgence may be acquired only once. The visit may be made from noon the previous day until midnight of the day itself.

National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/

Please remember in your prayers the young adults from across our dioceses who have set out on pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago. May the Lord guide and protect them and bring them home renewed in hope. You can follow their journey on the diocesan social media platforms. See www.clonfertgalway.ie/socials

G.A. A Lotto Weekly Lotto Results: Date 05-07-2026 Jackpot €13,400 Venue: Sports Complex: Numbers Drawn 4,15,17,25 Jackpot Winner Ava, Sadbh & Aoife Brien, Seller’s Prize Mother’s Bar Lucky Dips, Mary & Tom Forde & Family, Gerry Headd, John Downey, Ann Doorhy, Paul Glynn. Next Week’s Jackpot € 5,000 Thank you for your continued support

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06/07/2026

Lawrencetown & Kiltormer Parish Newsletter

“Ballinasloe Faith Community Area”

Saturday / Sunday 4th & 5th July 2026 14th Sunday in Ordinary time

Sweeney M 0863868169 L [email protected]

Email [email protected] Mobile 0861908975

KILTORMER MASSES
Sat July 4th 7pm Martin and Maisie Frehill, Peter Frehill and deceased family members
Thursday July 9th Adoration 3pm to 4pm
Sat 11th July 7pm Mary Keogh her parents Michael and Mary Ward
Tom joe Markham and his parents Molly and Paddy Markham
Servers: July 11th Team A 18th Team E 25th Team C
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for July 11th Mary Fahy 18th Mary Hayes 25th Breda Turley
Readers for July 11th Ger Curley 18th Manus Finnerty 25th Marie Guinan
COLLECTION: ​
Parish Workers for July
Altar Society: Ann Ryan and Anna Campbell
Basket Collectors Keith Glynn and John Larkin​

LAWRENCETOWN MASSES
Sun 5th July 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 6th July 7pm No Mass
Sun 12th July 11.30am Mary Guinan
Mon 13th July 7pm No Mass
Friday 17th July 9.30am for the Community Day out
SERVERS for July 5th -11th July Group C 12th-18th Group D 19th -25th Group A 26th -1 Aug Group B
Readers for July12th Ella O’Dowd, 19th Callum Donnelly 26th Leah Donnelly
Eucharist Minister for July 12th Jackie Cahill 19th Anne Heery 26th Mary Whyte
Collection: €300
Parish workers for Jul
Altar Society: Kathleen Callanan and Ann Gately
Basket collectors: John Cunningham
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Cemetery Masses will be celebrated in Kiltormer Old Cemetery on Friday the 17th of July at 7pm, please pass the word on to your families and friends. Cemetery Contribution will be collected at the cemetery entrance gate for the upkeep of both Cemetery.

Retirement We thank Dr Andrew Sargaison for his many years of service as doctor in Kiltormer and, we wish him many happy years in his retirement, we welcome Dr Marie Connelley to Kiltormer as our new Doctor and wish her they very best of good luck .

We welcome to the new group of servers in Lawrencetown and Kiltormer. May you enjoy your new role in the mass and may it strengthen your relationship with God even more. Many thanks to the senior servers who after at least 4 years of serving mass are nearing the end of their serving duties as they move to secondary school. Please keep attending mass and help serve God in other ways, such as reading at mass or singing in the choir.
Lawrencetown Community Day Out is on Friday 17th July to Laois. Mass at 9am, bus leaves at 9.30am sharp. Brunch in Dooleys Hotel, Birr. Visit to Emo Court House and Gardens, Emo, Co. Laois followed by a 3 Course Dinner in the Bridge House, Tullamore. Shop, stroll and relax in Tullamore before heading to the Bounty Athlone for food, craic, music and dancing with Shane Moore. Home in Lawrencetown at 10pm. €85pp to be dropped to Pardys shop in an envelope with your name on it before the 13th of July or contact Jacqueline Nevin (087 6724842), Colette Breheny (087 6418332) or Loraine Treacy (087 7646530).

Kiltormer Cùl Camp will be taking place from 13th - 17th July from 10am - 2pm at Kiltormer GAA grounds. For further information look up Kellogg’s Cùl Camps online.

Diocese of Clonfert invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. The role involves supporting religious education in primary schools and assisting parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. Further details are available at clonfertgalway.ie/jobs. Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 10 July 2026.

National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/

Course in Theology - No Exams or Essays Beginning this September, Credenda is a part- time distance learning Beginners Course in Theology designed for adults who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. No previous knowledge of theology is required, and there are no exams or essays. It combines personal study with guided sessions led by Dominican tutors. For further information and registration details, please visit www.dominicans.ie. The Cost is: €190 for the full course.

Tea dance in aid of Galway Hospice in Treacy’s Killimor on Saturday 11th July. Music by Paul McCahill. Admission €10. Refreshments served. Doors open at 9pm music starts at 10pm.

G.A. A Lotto Weekly Lotto Results: Date 28-06-2026 Jackpot €13,300 Venue: Sports Complex: Numbers Drawn 1,19,27,29 Jackpot Winner: None, Seller’s Prize Pardy’s Shop Lucky Dips, Patrick Cormican, Deirdre Finnerty, Keith Glynn, Kiltormer Camogie Club, Peadar & Ann Ryan Next Week’s Jackpot 13,400 Thank you for your continued support

02/07/2026

Lawrencetown & Kiltormer Parish Newsletter

“Ballinasloe Faith Community Area”

Saturday / Sunday 27th & 28th June 2026 13th Sunday in Ordinary time

Sweeney M 0863868169 L [email protected]

Email [email protected] Mobile 0861908975

KILTORMER MASSES
Sat 27th June 7pm Joe and Mary Finnerty and Bridgie Kilkenny
Martin Quinn
Thursday July 2nd Adoration 3pm to 4pm
Sat July 4th 7pm Martin and Maisie Frehill, Peter Frehill and deceased family members
Servers: July 4th Team B 11th Team A 18th Team E 25th Team C
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for July 4th Ailish Glynn 11th Mary Fahy 18th Mary Hayes 25th Breda Turley
Readers for July 4th Phyllis Ryan, 11th Ger Curley 18th Manus Finnerty 25th Marie Guinan
COLLECTION: ​
Parish Workers for July
Altar Society: Ann Ryan and Anna Campbell
Basket Collectors Keith Glynn and John Larkin​

LAWRENCETOWN MASSES
Sun 28th June 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 29th June 7pm for the people of the parish
Sun 5th July 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 6th July 7pm No Mass
SERVERS for June 28th June 4th July Group B 5th -11th July Group C 12th-18th Group D 19th -25th Group A 26th -1 Aug Group B
Readers for July 5th Ciara Gately
Eucharist Minister for July
Collection:
Parish workers for July
Altar Society: Kathleen Callanan and Ann Gately
Basket collectors: John Cunningham
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We offer our deepest sympathies to Paddy and Joe Kelly and their families and to
the extended Kelly families on the death of Noel Kelly Lawrencetown and Leixlip, Kildare also we will remember in our prayers Tony Loughery Cregmahon and Killeen, Gort, Galway Son in Law of John and Vera (O’Brien) McNamara Clare who died during the week. May their soul rest in peace.

Cemetery Masses will be celebrated in Kiltormer Old Cemetery on Friday the 17th of July at 7pm, please pass the word on to your families and friends.

Congratulations to all members of 6th class in Lawrencetown and Kiltormer schools who graduated from Primary School this week. They go well prepared into to the next challenge of Secondary School; they go too with our blessings and with great gratitude to their teachers and the whole school community over the years.

The Diocese of Clonfert invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. The role involves supporting religious education in primary schools and assisting parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. Further details are available at clonfertgalway.ie/jobs. Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 10 July 2026.
National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/

Triduum in Honour of St Pier Giorgio Frassati - St Mary’s Dominican Church, the Claddagh. Please join us for a special Triduum in Honour of the Lay Dominican St Pier Giorgio Frassati from 3rd -5th July. There will be guest speakers speaking at the start of each Mass as well as reflections on the life, faith, and witness of this remarkable young Lay Dominican, who was canonized last year on the 7th of September on the same day as St Carlo Acutis.

Beginners Course in Theology - No Exams or Essays Beginning this September, Credenda is a part- time distance learning Beginners Course in Theology designed for adults who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. No previous knowledge of theology is required, and there are no exams or essays. It combines personal study with guided sessions led by Dominican tutors. For further information and registration details, please visit www.dominicans.ie. The Cost is: €190 for the full course.

Childminder We are seeking a warm, experienced, and trustworthy childminder to look after our 2 children (ages Age 4 and Age 7) in the Clontuskert/ Laurencetown area with Previous experience. We are ideally looking for someone who can engage well with the kids and follow established daily routines. If you are available and interested, please contact 0863624316

Local Link Bus Anyone wishing to use the local link bus service from Kiltormer can do so by indicating to bus driver u wish to board the bus it leaves the nursing home at 10 daily and leaves Ballinasloe at 2 the driver will pick up enroute if he considers it safe to do so.

G.A. A Lotto Weekly Lotto Results: Date 21-06-2026 Jackpot €13,200 Venue: Sports Complex: Numbers Drawn 1,7,10,19 Jackpot Winner: None, Seller’s Prize Pardy’s Shop Lucky Dips, Shane Lynch, Fran Jennings, Esther & Linda Finnerty, Patsy Hough, Mickie Feury Next Week’s Jackpot 13,300 Thank you for your continued support

20/06/2026

Lawrencetown & Kiltormer Parish Newsletter

“Ballinasloe Faith Community Area”

Saturday / Sunday 20th & 21st June 2026 12th Sunday in Ordinary time

Sweeney M 0863868169 L [email protected]

Email [email protected] Mobile 0861908975

KILTORMER MASSES
Sat 20th June 7pm Leo and Anna Dolphin
Thursday June 25th Adoration 3pm to 4pm
Sat 27th June 1 o’ clock Pauline Curley 1st anniversary
her husband John P Curley and their son John Paul Curley
Sat 27th June 7pm Joe and Mary Finnerty and Bridgie Kilkenny
Servers: June 27th Team D 4th July Team B
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER for June 27th Margaret Lynch
Readers for Jun 27th Colette Lynch
COLLECTION: €396
LAWRENCETOWN MASSES
Sun 21st June 11.30am Katie, Dan O’ Leary and family
Mon 22nd June 7pm No Mass
Wed 24th June 10 ‘clock 6th Class Graduation Mass
Sun 28th June 11.30am for the people of the parish
Mon 29th June 7pm for the people of the parish
SERVERS for June 28th Group B
Readers for June 28th Ann Heery
Eucharist Minister for June Mary Kenny
Collection: €410
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the Mona and Annette, sons Dermot, Brian and Cormac, Goode and their families on the death of their mother Mona Goode Lawrencetown who died during the week. May she rest in peace.
Cemetery Masses will be celebrated in Kiltormer Old Cemetery on Friday the 17th of July at 7pm, Please let people from outside of parish as well as family members know.
Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026, led by Bishop Michael Duignan departing from Shannon 29th June for 5 nights. Further enquiries contact Society Travel, Ballinasloe 090 9645350 or Joe Walsh Tours 01 2410 800.
Petitions to Lourdes Would You Like Your Petition/Thanksgiving: Intention to be brought to Lourdes/offered up at the sanctuary there? Petition envelopes for this purpose available in the church, in Kiltormer at both doors and at the door in Lawrencetown along with a small donation envelope. Your petition will travel to Lourdes at the end of June with a member of the inter-diocesan pilgrimage team.

The Diocese of Clonfert invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. The role involves supporting religious education in primary schools and assisting parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. Further details are available at clonfertgalway.ie/jobs. Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 10 July 2026.

National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/

Triduum in Honour of St Pier Giorgio Frassati - St Mary’s Dominican Church, the Claddagh. Please join us for a special Triduum in Honour of the Lay Dominican St Pier Giorgio Frassati from 3rd -5th July. There will be guest speakers speaking at the start of each Mass as well as reflections on the life, faith, and witness of this remarkable young Lay Dominican, who was canonized last year on the 7th of September on the same day as St Carlo Acutis.

Icon-Writing Workshop in St Mary’s, The Claddagh A two-day Icon Writing Workshop Retreat will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June in the room across from the side porch entrance. No previous experience or artistic ability is required, and participants will complete and take home their own icon. Please refer to the posters in the church porch areas within St Mary’s, The Claddagh, for full details, costs, and registration information.

Beginners Course in Theology - No Exams or Essays Beginning this September, Credenda is a part- time distance learning Beginners Course in Theology designed for adults who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. No previous knowledge of theology is required, and there are no exams or essays. It combines personal study with guided sessions led by Dominican tutors. For further information and registration details, please visit www.dominicans.ie. The Cost is: €190 for the full course.

Childminder We are seeking a warm, experienced, and trustworthy childminder to look after our 2 children (ages Age 4 and Age 7) in the Clontuskert/ Laurencetown area with Previous experience. We are ideally looking for someone who can engage well with the kids and follow established daily routines. If you are available and interested, please contact 0863624316

Local Link Bus Anyone wishing to use the local link bus service from Kiltormer can do so by indicating to bus driver u wish to board the bus it leaves the nursing home at 10 daily and leaves Ballinasloe at 2 the driver will pick up enroute if he considers it safe to do so.

G.A. A Lotto Weekly Lotto Results: Date 15-06-2026 Jackpot €13,100 Venue: Sports Complex: Numbers Drawn 11,19,20,23, Jackpot Winner: None, Seller’s Prize Margaret Bugler, Lucky Dips, Maureen McKeigue, Michael Whyte Junior, Kathleen Callanan, Fr Michael Finneran, Claffey Family. Next Week’s Jackpot 13,200 Thank you for your continued support

Wishing all fathers a very Happy Father’s Day