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ST MARYS CHURCH – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 12th September, 7.30pm – Niall Walsh Anniversary
Sunday 13th September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 14th September, 10am
Tuesday 15th September, 7.30pm – Our Lady of Sorrows
Thursday 17th September, 10am
Friday 18th September, 7.30pm – Bridie & John Looby
- Deceased members of the Martin Family, Kilmore
Saturday 19th September, 7.30pm – Katie Lohan & deceased family members of the
Lohan & Cryan families
Sunday 20th September, 10.30am
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: September 12th & 13th Finbar Holmes & Adrian Keegan
September 19th & 20th Tommy Fallon & Mike Lohan
ROTA FOR READERS: September 12th & 13th Martina Fitzmaurice & Frank Muldoon
September 19th & 20th Bridie Stephens & Peter Daly
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 13th September, 9.30am – Katie & Michael Quinn, and Kitty Anniversary
Sunday 20th September, 9.30am – Padraic Kinsella & deceased family members
- Tommy Kelly Anniversary
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 13th September, 11.30am
- Martin Joe Crehan, Gunnode – 1st anniversary
- Barbara McLaughlin, Ballinacor
- Michael and Kathleen O’Connor, Cloonshivna
Wednesday 16th September, 8pm
Friday 18th September, 8pm – Pat Fleming, Toomard
Sunday 20th September, 11.30am – Tommie and Agnes Crehan, Cloonshivna, and
deceased members of the Crehan and Finneran families
– Frank Tormey, Carrownagappul
- Creation Time Prayer Service in Parish Garden, St Marys Church, Ballygar – After 10:30am Mass on Sunday, September 27th, there will be a short prayer service and tree planting in celebration of Creation time. This will take place outside the church. All are welcome to attend.
- Time of Creation -The Time of Creation is celebrated from September 1st to October 4th each year. Our former Pope Francis calls on all Christians to be more aware of the beauty of God’s creation around us, take time to appreciate it and make every effort to protect it. This year’s theme, “Living Water”, explores Ezekiel 47:9 and 12 as a powerful biblical vision of hope and ecological healing. Set amid exile and loss, the image of living water flowing from God’s sanctuary reveals divine healing that renews land, water, biodiversity, and human responsibility towards the whole creation. Please see our Creation Time Sacred Space in the sanctuary of our church.
- Jubilee of Marriages – Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond, Platinum or other wedding anniversaries are invited to attend one of two Jubilee Masses, along with their families and friends on either Sunday 4th October at 2.30pm in Ballaghaderreen Cathedral or Sunday 11th October at 2.30pm in Kiltoom Church. Bishop Kevin will celebrate both Masses. Light refreshments will be served afterwards for all in attendance. As each couple celebrating an Anniversary will receive a certificate from Bishop Kevin, they are asked to register their details at www.achonryelphin.ie
- Youth 2000 Events Ulster Autumn Retreat 2026 – Lough Derg, 25th -27th September 2026. Youth 2000 style retreat.
- Dunmore Community Council Bingo will take place on Sunday, September 13th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm. Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot. 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.
- Mountbellew Tidy Town with Mothers and Others ladies football group are hosting the next car boot sale on Sunday 13th September from 10-1 am. Cars 10 euro, Vans 15 euro, Van and trailer 20 euro. Please support and spread the word.
- Echoes of Éireann – A Celebration of Irish Music and Song – Roscommon Older People’s Council invites you to Echoes of Éireann, a special Culture Night 2026 event celebrating the rich heritage of traditional Irish music and song. Friday, 18 September 2026 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Roscommon Arts Centre, F42 YX61. Enjoy an uplifting evening of traditional Irish music and song in the company of friends, family and the wider community. This free event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our culture, traditions and musical heritage in a warm and welcoming setting. Admission is free, but early booking is advisable. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Bowling – bowling has returned to the Mattie McDonagh Centre every Thursday at 8pm. Looking forward to seeing you all.
- CULTURE NIGHT 2026: Newbridge Tidy Towns Committee are once again hosting “The Rambling House” on Friday the 18th of September in Newbridge Social Centre at 8.30pm in conjunction with Galway County Council. It will be a night to enjoy highlighting our local talent with song, dance, music and poetry Admission is free and refreshments will be served on the night.
- Ballygar Culture Night 2026 – On Friday, September 18th Ballygar Tidy Towns will host Culture Night Venue: The Courthouse, Ballygar 4pm to 7pm: Basket Weaving Workshop with Basket Maker, Gearóid Breslin. 8pm to 9pm: Talk on Local Heraldry by Donal Burke. From ancient coats of arms and family crests of the families of East Galway. Not to be missed! 9:15pm to 10:15pm: Performance of Irish Traditional Music by D’Bize. They perform a blend of traditional Irish tunes, folk, and world music. The band has performed at Electric Picnic and Glastonbury. Admission: FREE. For further information contact any member of the Ballygar Tidy Towns Committee.
- Ballygar Parent, Baby and Toddler Group resumes after the summer break Tuesday morning 15th September, 10am-12pm in the Old Schoolhouse Ballygar. New members always welcome. For more information contact Danielle on 0871377908
- Digital Media QQI level 3: September 2026 – Practical Skills for Everyday Life – Phones, Photography, videos, social- media, online safety and much more. Tuesday 4-6pm in the Old School Building, Ballygar. Phone: Bernie 085 2521 200/ Rachael 086 075 3098
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Newbridge Tidy Towns on winning €538 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 winners of the Ballygar Tidy Towns & St Brendan’s LFC lotto David Carty who won €562. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Kenny’s Saturday 12th September.
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