Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH – 6th Sunday of Easter
Saturday 9th May, 7.30pm – Katie & Pake Mannion, their son Michael
- Annie Kilroy Months Mind and husband Paddy
Sunday 10th May, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 11th May, 10am
Tuesday 12th May, 7.30pm
Thursday 14th May, 10am
Friday 15th May, 7.30pm – Paddy Healy, Kilmore Months Mind
Saturday 16th May, 7.30pm
Sunday 17th May, 10.30am – Ascension of the Lord
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: May 9th & 10th Aaron Roche & Peter Daly
May 16th & 17th Oliver Holmes & Tom Brannelly
ROTA FOR READERS May 9th & 10th Geraldine Coyne & Helene Hanley
May 16th & 17th Frank Coyne & Sean Nolan
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 10th May, 9.30am
Sunday 17th May, 9.30am – Dolly & Martin Heavey, Shanballymore and John & Pake and deceased family members of the Heavey and Fallon families.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday, 10th May, 11.30am
– Tess Killilea, Lissavruggy;
– Jack Heavey, Ballinacor
Wednesday, 13th May, 8pm
Friday, 15th May, 8pm – Pake and Delia Crehan, Rushestown, and deceased
members of the Crehan and Moran families
Sunday, 17th May, 11.30am – Jimmy and Teresa Lyons, Curraghduff
Please remember in your prayers Marie Mannion-Doyle, St. Brendans, Ballygar and Nora Walsh (nee Kelly), Manchester and Gunnoade. May they rest in peace.
- Assisted pilgrims – Lourdes Pilgrimage, 28th August – 2nd September: Parishioners, there are 2 places available for anyone who would like to participate as an assisted pilgrim for the forthcoming Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. The pilgrimage includes the Assisted Pilgrim Section, with 35 assisted pilgrims selected from across the diocese. Any individuals with medical conditions or mobility limitations are eligible to apply. Application forms and further information are available from Very Rev. Ray Milton, P.P., Pilgrimage Director, (090-6661115). Completed applications for consideration should be submitted by 11th June.
- Youth section – Lourdes Pilgrimage, 28th August – 2nd September: Are you aged 17 – 20 years? Would you like to participate? If so, the parish will support one or two youths to participate on behalf of the parish. The parish will contribute partially towards same, with fund raising events organised by participant to cover the remaining cost. If you are interested, please contact Fr Douglas, by Friday 8th May for further information and on the nomination process.
- 41st All Ireland Rosary Rally – Annual rally takes place at Knock Shrine on June 6th, inspired by the example of Venerable Patrick Peyton. See allirelandrosaryrally.com for more details, the schedule, and for a list of 50+ buses going from around Ireland.
- A public Rosary in honour of Our Lady of Fatima will be held on Saturday 16th May 2026 at 4pm outside St.Mary’s Church, Ballygar.
- Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert – Come join in prayer for May Devotions. Confessions available Wednesdays and Fridays from 6.00pm onwards. Church open daily for private prayer, 7.00am to 11.00pm. For further information 090 967 5113 or email stbrenseyrecourt@clonfertdiocese.ie Full schedule on the website www.clonfertgalway.ie
- Hello, How are you? – Coffee Morning in the Courthouse Café, Ballygar on the 13th May at 10am – 2pm. All welcome to join us for chats, treat and in the company of friends in a welcoming space.
- Ballygar Autism Friendly Town – Public Information Meeting*8pm Thursday 14th May Mattie McDonagh Centre F42 V211. Ballygar Regeneration in partnership with AsIAm are hosting an important community event focused on building a more inclusive and supportive environment for autistic people and their families. Whether you’re a parent, family member, professional, or simply someone who wants to support a more inclusive community – we warmly invite you to come along.
- Ballinamore Bridge Heritage Group cordially invite you to join us at Trihill Bridge for the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Dean Crowe, Malachy Geraghty and Lawerance J Logan (Lohan) on the Monday the 1st of June please at 2.30pm followed by light refreshments.
- Dunmore Bingo – Dunmore Community Council Bingo will take place on Sunday May 10th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm. Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot on forty-five calls or less. Draw for a free double book, single book, lucky line sheet and Jackpot sheet. Complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits will be served at the interval. All are welcome.
- Medjugorje Pilgrimage 21–28 Oct 2026 | From Knock – €915 (Single Supplement €170)
Limited availability – book early to avoid disappointment and experience a truly life-changing pilgrimage. Spiritual Director: Fr. John Keane. Includes flights, accommodation, meals & programme.
- Meditate in Pink online meditation retreat led by Mary Lally, in collaboration with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. 11am-3pm Sunday, 24th May, €28 – all proceeds to charity. Call Mary 0872764539 for details.
- Abbeyknockmoy Bridge Tournament – Abbeyknockmoy Bridge Club will hold their annual tournament on this Sunday May 10th at 4pm in the Abbeyknockmoy Community Centre. They proceeds are in aid of Ability West Day Care Brooklodge Centre.
- Shearfest26 kicks off on 30th May with a 5K sponsored run/walk beginning at 11am. Proceeds going to the Irish Motor neuron Disease Association. Registration at 10am: Entry fee: €10/per person, €20 for a family. Mobile: (085)8389777 Eircode: H53 HW98
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Windfield NS Staff who won €467 in this week’s 50/50. Thank you for your continued support.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Ballygar Tidy Towns & St Brendan’s LFC lotto Marie McConn Conneely, Kilkerrin who won €650. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw is in Hughes Saturday 9th May.
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