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Special Olympics – Barbeque and Fun Day

Organised by the South Galway Special Olympics Network for all potential Special Olympians, and their families, or, for anyone who would like to find out more about Special Olympics, and, maybe become a volunteer. Traditional music, disco, games, food and treats, and lots of fun – free to all, on the day. The event will take place in the Walled Garden, Kilcornan Centre, Clarinbridge, on Saturday, 10 July, from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Enquiries to David Harris, at 087–6503694.

Fiftieth Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock

• Sunday, 18 July
• Theme: "Youth – Our Most Precious Asset"
• Chief Celebrant: Most Rev. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam
• Homilist: Fr. Raymond McCullagh, Down and Connor Diocese

For further details, contact Phil Stephens, at 796050,
on, or before Wednesday, 14 July.
Pioneers, their families, and friends are encouraged to make this special pilgrimage.

Church-"Gate" Collections

As agreed last year, those responsible for "gate" collections should send details to the Parish Newsletter ten days before the weekend of the collection, so that people may come prepared. It was also arranged that these collections be taken up after Mass – so that the celebrant of the Mass gets the opportunity to announce it at the end of Mass.

Irish Kidney Association

Annual church-"gate" collection in aid of the Galway branch of the Irish Kidney Association next weekend; 10/11 July.

Exposition

There is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday, from after morning Mass, beginning 10:30 am until 6:30 pm. All are welcome. I am presently drawing up a list of "regulars", so that some person will be there at all times. NB: There will not be Exposition this coming Thursday [8 July], as there is a wedding at 2:00 pm.

Mass Servers' Outing

We plan to bring the servers on a little day-trip, this summer. Suggestions welcome. Also, most welcome would be volunteer parents, and/or siblings ... 796208.

Mass in Killeely Cemetery

Wednesday, 14 July, at 8:00 pm,
weather permitting.

Galway County Association – Sponsored Walk

Galway County Association for mentally handicapped children – sponsored walk in Donegal in September.

• Raise €750 sponsorship
• walk 35km over three days at your own pace
• enjoy a beautiful part of the country
• hotel accommodation
• help a great cause, here; at home

Details from Jim Kennedy,
Blackrock House, Salthill, Galway. [091]–514910.

Youth Festival of Prayer

Knock Shrine, in conjunction with Youth 2000, celebrates faith and youth in a youthful retreat, from 5–8 August, at Our Lady's Shrine, Knock, County Mayo. The theme is: "What I want is Your Happiness". For more information, contact Ann or Emma, at [094]–9388100, or see poster in church porch.

Clarinbridge GAA 

Lotto News

One winner – congratulations to JJ Devaney on winning our lotto,
with a jackpot of €11,000.
8 match 3s.
Numbers drawn: 10, 19, 23, 28
Seller's prize: Tommy Feeney
Next week's draw takes place in Jordan's Pub,
for a jackpot of €2,000.
Thanks, again, for your continued support.

Summer Camp

Summer camp is here, again, for children aged 6–14 years, starting Monday, 5 July, and running until Friday, 9 July.

• Venue: Clarinbridge GAA grounds.
• Fee for the week:
  • single participant: €50
  • two participants from same family: €90
  • three participants from same family: €120
• Daily time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm

Each participant will receive a Galway jersey, shorts, socks, t-shirt, gear bag, and promotional material, at the end of the week. Application forms can be obtained on the day, or, from 9:30 am, on Monday, 5 July.