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ST MARYS CHURCH – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 11th July, 7.30pm – Josie Mannion anniversary
Sunday 12th July, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 13th July, 10am
Tuesday 14th July, 7.30pm
Thursday 16th July, 10am
Friday 17th July, 7.30pm – John Dervin Anniversary
Saturday 18th July, 7.30pm – Gerard Murray 1st Anniversary
– Eamon Kelly and deceased members of the Kelly & Murray families
Sunday 19th July, 10.30am
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: July 11th & 12th Mike Lohan & Neal Geraghty
July 18th & 19th Hugh McArdle & Frank Muldoon
ROTA FOR READERS: July 11th & 12th Frank Muldoon & Michael Nolan (Cloonlyon)
July 18th & 19th Mary Doyle & Mary Silke
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 12th July, 9.30am – Bert Egan, son Philip and Maureen’s parents John and Bridget Mannion and sister Mary Raftery
Sunday 19th July, 9.30am – Mary Kilcommins
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday, 12th July, 11.30am – Mass honouring Fr. Tommy Conway on the 40th anniversary of his ordination
Wednesday 15th July, 8pm – Thomas Reynolds, Ballinalee (brother of Marie Fitzmaurice) Friday 17th July, 8pm
Sunday 19th July, 11.30am – Martin Cunningham, Killyan
– Bea and Andy Muldoon, Mary and Denis Mullen, Maggie Jane and Jimmy Muldoon and deceased members of the Muldoon and Mullen families;
Please remember in your prayers, John Cunningham, Dublin and Newbridge, may he rest in peace.
- Achonry & Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock – The Achonry & Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday, 16th August 2026. There will also be a Family Day on the same date offering various activities for families with children of all ages. The dioceses extend a special invitation to altar servers and their families to join the pilgrimage.
- Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage – Celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, this pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 26th July 2026 at Knock Shrine. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm and Mass at 3pm. Celebrant, Archbishop Eamon Martin. A day of grace and blessing for the whole family.
- Achonry and Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – takes place from 28th August to 2nd September 2026 inclusive, led by Bishop Kevin Doran. Assisted Pilgrimage Section: Those who travel as part of the Assisted Pilgrim Section will stay in Accueil Notre Dame, which is situated near the Grotto and Sanctuary area. They will be cared for by the Diocesan Pilgrimage Care Team whilst in Lourdes. Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim Section and full details are available from Very Rev. Ray Milton, P.P., Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. (Telephone – 090 6661115). Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 11th June 2026. Pilgrimage Enquiries: All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 016852244 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
- Retreats at Knock Shrine – Knock Shrine is now offering the opportunity for personal, self-directed retreat stays in the simple and peaceful surroundings of the Retreat Village. Further details: John Farrelly, Manager, The Retreat Village at Knock Shrine, telephone 086 0108623 / email retreatvillage@knockshrine.ie
- Pioneer Pilgrimage – The annual Pioneer pilgrimage Mass at Knock Shrine will be celebrated in the Basilica at 3pm next Sunday 19th July. Pioneers extend a welcome to families and relatives of people who are undergoing treatment for addiction at this time. Further information from Fr Robert: prayer@pioneers.ie
- 50 Years of Knock Basilica – Knock Shrine celebrates the 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica with a special gathering this Saturday, July 18th. This day of nostalgia, memories and thanksgiving begins at 11am and includes the screening of a new short film; interviews with Tommy Marren, Midwest Radio, and ‘behind the scenes’ guided tours of the Basilica. A Mass of Thanksgiving will take at 3pm. All are welcome. Full programme: www.knockshrine.ie
- Killyan Graveyard Mass will be on Sunday 16th August. NAC 50/50 will support Killyan Graveyard for July please support.
- Ear Clinic Check up and Wax Removal Treatments with Nurse Sarah returns to Ballygar Pharmacy on Wednesday 22nd July 9.30am – 5.30pm. Contact Ballygar Pharmacy on 09066 24267 to book your appointment.
- Ballymacward Book Launch – The book Ballymacward, Cill Mhaol Chosna,” Where it all Started” by Herbie Parker & Seamus Bellew will be launched at Ruane’s in Glentane on Friday 24th July at 8:30 p.m. Launch Price is €25 (400 pages). Cill Mhaol Chosna was the old name for Ballymacward which means the Church of St Maol Chosna.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Vincent Conway, Brierfield on winning €683 in this week’s 50/50. The month of July will be for Killyan Graveyard. 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, Fran Hanlon, Ballygar who won €656. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallon’s Saturday 11th July.
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