Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH – 1st Sunday in Advent
Saturday 29th November, 7.30pm- Mikie Lohan, Ballygar, Francie Flynn
Sunday 30th November, 10.30am – Brian Traynor Anniversary. Blessing of Killeroran Graves after Mass.
Monday 1st December, 10.00am
Tuesday 2nd December, 7.30pm – Micheal Brennan, Mount Mary.
Thursday 4th December, 10.00am – Mass for the Soul of Michael John Kelly, Canada and late of Doranstown followed by burial of his Ashes in Ballygar Cemetery.
Friday 5th December, 7.30pm – Katie Lohan and deceased family members of the Lohan and Cryan families.
Saturday 6th December, 7.30pm – Jimmy Farrell, 1st Anniversary. Also remember William and Teresa Quinn.
Sunday 7th December, 10.30am – People of the Parish.
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: December 6th & 7th – Hugh McArdle & John Carty
December 13th & 14th – Pat Gunning & Neil Geraghty
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 30th November, 9.30am – Faithful Departed
Sunday 7th November, 9.30am – Deceased Members of the Moore Family and Paddy Burke.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 30th November, 7 p.m. – Mary McDermott, Lissavruggy – First Anniversary;
Michael, Liz and Mary Crehan, Lissavruggy; Mary Gavin, Tully Village, her husband Jimmy &
deceased members of the Gavin and Dowd families; Tim Kilcommins, Windfield, & deceased
members of the Kilcommins and Haverty families. John & Christina Hynes.
Wednesday, 3rd December, 7 p.m.
Friday, 5th December, 7 p.m. – Andy Gavin – Month’s Mind
Sunday, 7th December, 11.30 a.m. – Tom and Annie Clarke, Toomard. John & Christina Hynes.
- Confessions: Ballygar – 13th December after 7.30pm Mass
Newbridge – 14th December after 11.30am Mass
- Blessing Nativity Pictures – for all Primary pupils in the three Churches during mass on the 14th
of December
Please remember in your prayers Tom Fitzmaurice, Cloonlyon and Nonie Fallon, Creeveroe. May they Rest in peace.
First Friday Calls – Fr. Douglas will visit the sick and housebound on Friday the 5th of December – please call the Parochial House if any family member would like a visit.
Michael Mannion, Creeveroe, Newbridge – Thank you for your invaluable service as a Sacristan in Ballygar Church. You were of great support to us, we will miss you, we wish you well as you continue to render your services in Knock Shrine. God Bless You.
- Knock Shrine – A variety of retreats and workshops are taking place in Knock Shrine throughout the Autumn and Winter, focusing on prayer, reflection and deepening of faith. Visit www.knockshrine.ie for info.
- All-Night Vigil at Knock Shrine –All-Night Vigil at Knock Shrine on December 7th and 8th, commencing at midnight and concluding with Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 4am. Confessions from 10pm to midnight on December 7th. Through the night, people keep watch together in honour of Our Lady, seeking peace, healing, and spiritual renewal. Guest speaker: Aidan Loughnane.
- The first 5 Saturday Devotions will continue on Saturday 6th December, commencing with Rosary at 7pm. Holy Mass at 7.30 pm.
- December meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement Association will be held in the Pastoral Centre, Mountbellew on Monday December 1st at 8pm. New member’s welcome.
- Newbridge Ladies Club are hosting their Christmas Party night in Newbridge Hall on Thursday 11th. December at 8pm. Cookery Demonstration and lots of stalls. Refreshments served. Raffle on the night. Admission only €5. All welcome and your support appreciated.
- Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 4th December call Deirdre on 0863612578
- Progressive 25 Card Game continues every Monday night in Shiven Rovers Clubhouse at 8.30p.m. Refreshments served and money prizes. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
- Save the Club Draw – Mountbellew Golf Club have launched a “Save the Club” draw with tickets on sale at €20 or three for €50. The prize fund is for 1st prize €10,000, 2nd Ten-year membership of the Club 3rd €3,000, 4th prize €1000 in Cash. The draw will be held on March 1st 2026. Tickets can be purchased from any club member or online from the club’s website. The club has been rescued by the generosity of members and friends of the club from the “Vulture Fund Owners” but the now West Midlands Credit Union Loan must now be paid off and hence the draw to help with the repayments. All support appreciated.
- Johnstons Pharmacy Christmas Night – join us on December 12th in The Courthouse, Ballygar for an evening of festive cheer, live make up demo and refreshments. Christmas specials and discounts available on the night. Call us on 090 6624780 to secure your seat – no admission fee.
- Athlone Choral Society are excited to share details of this year’s annual Christmas concert- Date: Sunday 7th December 2025, Time: Doors open 6.30pm | Concert starts 7pm, Place: St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Athlone. With Special Guests: Helen Hancock Soprano, Pianist Daren Lane. Raffle on the night in aid of EGM Cancer Support. We hope you will join us for a wonderful festive evening full of music and song. Tickets: €15 (includes refreshment of mulled wine).
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations Karol Cosgrove on winning this week’s 50/50 draw of €913. Thank you for your continued to everyone at home & abroad.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Eimear Fallon, Ballygar who won €610 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Martin’s Saturday 29nd November. There will be an extra draw for a Christmas Hamper each week before Christmas.
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