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3rd Sunday in Lent – ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 22nd March, 7.30pm – Joan Hernan
Sunday 23rd March, 10.30am – Gerry Burke, Months Mind, also remember James.
Monday 24th March, 9.30am
Tuesday 25th March, 7.30pm
Thursday 27th March, 9.30am
Friday 28th March, 7.30pm – Bredge Murphy Anniversary
Saturday 29th March, 12pm – Michael Kelly Months Mind
Saturday 29th March, 7.30pm – Albert Cliffe and his son Paul.
Sunday 30th March, 10.30am – Denise Farrell & deceased members of the Farrell & Naughton Families.
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: Mattie Kinsley/John Carty March 22nd/23rd
Michael Kelly/Peter Daly March 29/30th
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 23rd March, 9.30am – Mamie & John Mannion.
Sunday 30th March, 9.30am – Tess & Bob Kelly and grandson Philip.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 23rd March, 11.30am – Mary & Pake Burke, Rushestown. Christina & John Hynes.
Wednesday 26th March, 7pm
Friday 28th March, 7pm – Kitty Finneran, Killyan, and Mary McLoughlin, Newbridge
Sunday 30th March, 11.30am – Delia and John James Crehan, Windfield, and their daughter-in-law, Geraldine Crehan.
Please remember in your prayers Norah Brennan, late of Ruane, Ballygar and Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, and Anne Gilchrist Killilea, Cloonascarberry, Ballinamore Bridge, Galway / Killimor, Galway, may they rest in peace.
Congratulations to the wonderful children of the parish and Athleague and Furety, who received the sacrament of Confirmation during the week. To the parents and teachers, thank you for all your hard work preparing the children to receive this sacrament.
- Are you involved, or keen to become involved in church music in your parish, school, university etc? You are invited to attend ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry on Saturday 26th April at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.
- – Takes place at Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House on Wednesday, April 2nd from 11am. Meet local employers, businesses, and education providers—all in one place. Free bus available – check Roscommon LEADER Partnership on Facebook or call Claire (086 6094262) for details.
- – To celebrate this Jubilee Year, next Sunday March 23rd every parish church in Roscommon, deanery will be providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 2.00pm – 3.00pm. To help provide a more fruitful celebration, the priest confessors will come from neighbouring parishes. The Sacrament of Reconciliation for this parish will be held at Church on Sunday March 23rd from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Please come along in this Jubilee Year.
- – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
- – ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is the theme of Jubilee 2025. To mark this special year of faith, the Diocese of Elphin and the Diocese of Achonry will journey on pilgrimage to Rome from 22nd to 27th October, 2025. This 5-night pilgrimage, led by Fr. Tom Hever and Fr. Vincent Sherlock, promises to be a special time in Rome, visiting Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites. Price per person: €1499 on half board basis at centrally located hotel (€300 single room supplement). For bookings and enquiries: email info@joewalshtours.ie or phone Joe Walsh Tours: 01 241 0800.
- – held in the Old Building, The Square, Ballygar. Tuesday mornings from 11am – 1pm – come along and get to know other parents in your community while the children get to play and explore in a safe environment. Contact Danielle on 087 1377 908 for more information.
- meet next Thursday 28th March @8pm in the Courthouse. Guest speaker on the night. Admission €5. All ladies welcome.
- do you have a chair that needs mending or small furniture furniture items that need repairs? We at the Mens Shed can carry out small repair work. The Shed operates out of the Town Hall, High Street, Ballygar and is open Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm. For more information contact 086 312 4257.
- Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 3rd April 2025. Call Deirdre 086 361 2578
- – Congratulations to Billy Dowd, Glinsk on winning €566 in this week’s 50/50 draw. Ella Burke won second prize for €200.
- – Congratulations to Tara Greally, Killyan €681 and the St Patrick’s Day Hamper, Darrell, Abbie & Sophie Smith, Ballygar. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Martins Saturday 22nd March.
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