The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH
First Sunday of Lent
Saturday 17th February, 7.30pm – Paul Kilgarriff 10th Anniversary
Sunday 18th February, 10.30am – First Sunday of Lent
Monday 19th February, 9.30am
Tuesday 20th February, 7.30pm
Thursday 22nd February, 9.30am
Friday 23rd February, 7.30pm – Teresa Mullen and deceased family members
Saturday 24th February, 12pm – John Morgan Months Mind
Saturday 24th February, 7.30pm – Tess and Christy Byrne and deceased family members
Sunday 25th February, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 18th February, 9.30am – First Sunday of Lent
Sunday 25th February, 9.30am
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 18th February, 11.30am – Jim, Páraic and Séamus Burke, Summerhill
Wednesday 21st February, 7pm
Friday 23rd February, 7pm
Sunday 25th February, 11.30am – 1st Sunday of Lent
The Parochial house can be contacted on a Monday or Thursday mornings only on 090-6624637.
- Lenten Scripture Initiative drawing on the riches of St Mark’s Gospel will take place in The Courthouse (beside Church), Ballygar, on six Wed. evenings, beginning next Wed. 7.30 – 8.30 pm. For more details please contact Fr. Doughlas or John on 087 9068032 or visit www.elphindiocese.ie/mark2 . All welcome.
- Bishop Kevin’s Pastoral Reflections for Lent – Bishop Kevin will offer a short Pastoral Message each Wednesday during Lent. They can be read on www.elphindiocese.ie
- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FOR PEACE: Adoration will commence at 10.00 a.m. and conclude at 10.00 p.m. on Thursday 29th February 2024 in St Mary’s Church Mountbellew for the intention of peace throughout the world. Time sheets will be available for completion in advance to ensure there is adequate attendance throughout the twelve-hour period.
- Trócaire Lenten Campaign – This year, Trócaire’s lenten campaign focuses on the country of Malawi, Africa. Malawi is one of the least developed countries in the world and has been badly affected by climate change. In the Machinga district, Malita and her family must make a one-hour trip up to five times a day to collect water. Please support Trócaire in helping communities develop sustainable access to clean, safe and reliable water supplies by taking home a Trócaire box today or going to www.trocaire.org
- Medjugorje Youth Festival – The Diocese of Elphin invites young adults in the diocese aged 18-35 on pilgrimage to Medjugorje this summer for the Youth Festival from 31st July – 7th August, led by Bishop Kevin. The cost per person sharing is €650. For more information, detail of costs, registration form etc. please see the diocesan website on www.elphindiocese.ie/medjugorje or contact the Diocesan Office at 071-9150106 and youth@elphindiocese.ie
- BNT MOW Committee – would like to sincerely thank Shauna of Sha’s Crafts, who made and sold St. Brigid’s Crosses, for her very kind donation of €100, the total sales, to the MOW. We thank her for thinking of our group and her generosity towards her community. If you would like to avail of this great service or have any queries, contact Teresa on 087-4502761
- Ballaghlea NS – are holding an enrolment evening for parents on Thursday 22nd February at 7.00 pm. Please email the school info@ballaghleans.ie for any further information.
- Next Feet Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy 29th February 2024. Contact Deirdre 0863612578 or 0909623430 to make an appointment.
- Caltra Drama Group are performing a 3 Act Play “For the Love of Maude” by Anne Marie Harney, in Caltra Community Centre on Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th February at 8:30pm each night. Pay at the Door, Admission €10, great nights’ entertainment promised!
- Ballygar Mens Shed – operates from the Town Hall in Ballygar every Wednesday from 2pm – 4pm. Have a few hours free and looking for something to do? The Mens shed is a place where you can work on DIY projects in your own time, in a dedicated space. Share a cuppa, have a chat and do something different. Contact Hugh 086-312-257 or Chris 087-4308532 for more information.
- The East Galway GAA clubs annual walk for 2023 raised the Fantastic Sum of €12,613.30 and last week the cheque was presented to John Donnelly (An Advocate for Cancer Care West) at the Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe, Thanks to all who did the walk, sponsored or gave a donation.
- Bespoke grazing boxes available to order. Made up of the perfect balance of sweet and savoury treats, and available in small and large sizes. Perfect for Valentines night in! Call Denise on 086 772 3337 to order.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s winner Anne English Stillorgan on winning €628.Next week’s draw will be in Henry’s Mountbellew. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Andrew & Oisin O’Brien, Creggs who won €714 and hamper winners John Farrell & Joe Naughton and David & Elysee Kelly, Boston 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 Saturday 17th February in Kennys.
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