ST MARYS CHURCH
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.
Monday 31st March, 9.30am – Special Intention (Remember the sick)
Tuesday 1st April, 7.30pm – Paddy Kilroy Anniversary
Thursday 3rd April, 9.30am
Friday 4th April, 7.30pm – Special Intention. Also remember Mary & Patrick Tierney
Saturday 5th April, 7.30pm – Mattie McDonagh
Sunday 6th April, 10.3am – People of the Parish
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: April 5th/6th – Finbar Holme & Neil Geraghty
April 12th/13th Palm Sunday – Mick Mannion & Frank Muldoon
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 30th March, 9.30am – Tess & Bob Kelly and grandson Philip.
Sunday 6th April, 9.30am
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 30th March, 11.30am – Delia and John James Crehan, Windfield, and their daughter-in-law, Geraldine Crehan.
Wednesday 2nd April, 8pm
Friday 4th April, 8pm – Peter and Andy Conheeney, Kilcoosh & deceased family members Newbridge
Sunday 6th April, 11.30am – Mary Collins Months Mind. Tommy and Patrick Kelly, Gunnode; Michael and Winnie Ryan, Paddy Dooley, and deceased members of the Ryan and Dooley families. Christina and John Hynes.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Ballygar 5th April, after the 7.30pm Mass
Newbridge 6th April, after the 11.30am Mass
Please remember in your prayers Willie Somers, Moylough father of Anne Marie Trayor, Peggy Flynn,Boston and late of Bornacurra, sister of Paddy Kilcommons, may they rest in peace.
- 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.
- – 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.
- – The next First Saturday Devotion is Saturday 5th April beginning with Rosary at 6.50 pm in St. Mary’s Church. All welcome.
- meeting on Tuesday April 1st. in Newbridge Hall at 8.30pm. Eucharia McDonagh will be doing a demonstration on Felting and Cross Stitch. All are welcome.
- every Monday night at 8.30pm. Money prizes and refreshments served. Support appreciated.
- will be held at Newbridge Social Centre on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 8.30pm sharp. All members are requested to attend.
- Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 3rd April 2025. Call Deirdre 086 361 2578
- will be held in the Agricultural College Mountbellew on Monday April 7th at 8 pm. New members welcome. Please note change of venue.
- – Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winners Mike and Jackie Blackburn c/o Fr. Tommy Conway Mississippi who won €567. Congratulations and thank you for your continued support.
- – Congratulations to McKendry, Creagh, Ballinasloe who won €604 in this week 50/50 lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Morans Saturday 29th March.
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