BNT Newsletter – Trinity Sunday

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ST MARYS CHURCH – Trinity Sunday

Saturday 30^th May, 7.30pm

Sunday 31^st May, 10.30am – Peter Kenny 1^st Anniversary

Monday 1^st June, 10.30am

Tuesday 2^nd June, 7.30pm

Thursday 4^th June, 10am

Friday 5^th June, 7.30pm – Brian Roche 2^nd Anniversary

• Brian Gerard Mongan, Patrick Mongan and deceased family members

Saturday 6^th June, 7.30pm – Marie Mannion Doyle Months Mind

• Michael & Margaret Dowd and their son Tommy

Sunday 7^th June, 10.30am – Corpus Christi The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: June 6^th & 7^th Brian Finneran & Pat McDonagh

ROTA FOR READERS:    June 6^th & 7^th Kathy Farrell & Frank Muldoon

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 31^st May, 9.30am – Peter Carty, his niece Tara and deceased family members of the

Carty & Raftery families.

Sunday 7^th June, 9.30am – Corpus Christi The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 31^st May, 11.30am – John Geraghty, Crowevillage; Aidan Doyle, Rookhill

Wednesday 3^rd June, 8pm

Friday 5^th June, 8pm

Sunday 7^th June, 11.30am – Corpus Christi The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

– Peter Quinn, Crowevillage, his parents Margaret and Thomas, brother John                         and niece April Quinn

• Please remember in your prayers, Micheal Moore, Loughrea Uncle of Joe Moore &

Breda Mulrooney and Paddy Harrison, Brideswell, brother of Ann Naughton,

Main Street, Ballygar.  May they rest in peace.

• Thank you to all that contributed to the The Pentecost collection.
• Congratulations to the children, their parents, grandparent and teachers of Ballaghlea NS who recently received the sacrament of First Holy Communion.
• Wishing all the Leaving and Junior Certificate Students best of luck, in as the prepare to sit their exams.

Sick and Housebound – Fr. Douglas to visit on Friday the 5th June.  If you or a family member would like Fr. Douglas to visit, please call on 090-6624637.

• Students sitting examinations: Any students who would like to receive a blessing are invited to attend Mass this coming Sunday, May 31st. Or if they wish to have their writing instruments/pencil cases blessed there will be an opportunity to do so. This will take place at all Sunday morning masses.
• 50th Anniversary – Toghergar Church:  The weekend of 23^rd May marked the 50^th Anniversary of the official opening of Toghergar Church by Bishop Jones RIP, the Bishop of Elphin at the time, following completion of renovation works in 1976. These works included changing the altar, installing new seats etc. It is an important milestone in the history of Toghergar Church and in remembering those who worked/played a role on the Church project.
• The first 5 Saturday Devotions will continue on Saturday 6th June 2026 in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar beginning with Rosary at 7pm.  It’s also on webcam, on line.
  • 41^st 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.
• Achonry and Elphin Pilgrimage to Lough Derg Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin three-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June. More details, including bus options: www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg  All welcome.
• Parish Pilgrimage – A Journey of Faith through the Ages Local historian, Paul Connolly, will lead a parish pilgrimage on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 2pm.  The pilgrimage will take us from the Ballygar/Killeroran side of our parish, beginning outside Ballygar Church, the pilgrimage will include a journey to Tohergar Church and we will conclude in Newbridge.  There will be a list placed at the back of all three churches over the coming weeks, if people are interested, please feel free to write your name on the list.  This is necessary to get an idea of numbers for the bus.  The meeting place will be outside Ballygar Church at 2pm.  More details to follow in the coming weeks.  Also, contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 for more details.  
• Achonry and Elphin Pilgrimage to Lough Derg – Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin three-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June. More details, including bus options: www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg  All welcome.
• Meeting of Mountbellew Active Retirement Association will take place on Monday night the 1st of June at 8 pm in the Pastrol Centre.
• Shine Relatives and Supporters Group – Monthly support group for individuals supporting people living with mental health challenges. Occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm-8.30pm in REGARI Recovery College, Roscommon Town. Email support@shine.ie or call 086 040 7701
• PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE – 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 1^st of June please at 2.30pm followed by light refreshments.
• New Service Available at Ballygar Pharmacy – Ear Wax Removal Treatments with Nurse Sarah. Clinic instore Wed 10th June, 9.30am – 5pm. Contact Ballygar Pharmacy to book your appointment.
• Apostolic Work are holding their Annual Display Day on 7th June, in Fourmilehouse Community Centre F42 N277.   Doors Open 12noon Concelebrated Mass with Bishop Kevin Doran at 2pm, followed by distribution of 2026 Easter Chicken Funds.  Refreshments will be served afterwards.  Please come along especially if you have Sponsored, or would like to sponsor Sacred Vessels, & meet some of the recipients, some old friends & the visiting Missionaries.  Everyone most welcome.
• Children’s Rosary and Adoration @ 4:45 – 5:15 PM on Friday, 5th June in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock Shrine. Fr Marius O’Reilly and some guest international speakers for the All-Ireland Rosary Rally will join the children in prayer. All are welcome. Holy Mass at 5:30 PM in Apparition Chapel. Children must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Full schedule on www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com.
• Courthouse Cafe… Enjoy a relaxed, comfortable friendly atmosphere at the Courthouse Cafe. Join us for homemade soup, brown bread, scones, cakes and freshly brewed tea and coffee served by local volunteers. Opening Times Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm; Saturday: 10am to 1pm. 
• Community Tea Party 6^th June from 6-9pm in the Mattie McDonagh Centre Ballygar in aid of Ballygar NS Astro Turf Development. Host a table, bring some wine, nibbles or treats and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and family. €100 per table (10 people) or €50 (5 people). Raffle and entertainment on the night. If interested, please contact Ballygar NS on 090-6624951. Thank you for your support.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Cathal Farrell and Matthew Huges on winning €614 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 Carmel Kennedy, c/o Langans, Aughrane who won €693. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons 30^th May is our 13^th Anniversary Prizes… €1000 Guaranteed, a Hamper and an Annual Membership.

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