23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 7th September, 7.30pm – Niall Walsh Anniversary
Sunday 8th September. 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 9th September, 9.30am
Tuesday 10th September, 7.30pm – Thomas & Margaret Smith (Kilmore)
Thursday 12th September, 9.30am
Friday 13th September, 7.30pm – Katie Lohan and deceased family members of the Cryan and Lohan families
Saturday 14th September, – Baptisim
Saturday 14th September, 7.30pm – Mickie Geraghy Anniversary also remember Michael Hernan
Sunday 14th September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
8th September, 9.30m – Nancy O’Connor and Deceased Family Members of the O’Connor and Mulryan families.
Sunday 14th September, 9.30am – Tommy Kelly
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 8th September, 11.30am – Tom McDermott, Lissavruggy
Wednesday 11th September, 8pm
Friday 13th September – NO MASS IN NEWBRIDGE
Sunday 15th September, 11.30pm
- Jubilee of Marriages – Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden or Diamond wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends, on Sunday 22nd September at 2.30pm in St Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House or Sunday 6th October at 2.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Light refreshments will be served after both Masses 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.elphindiocese.ie/jubilee2024.
- Poor Clares Galway, Monastic Experience Day – for women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality. The event will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday the 21st of September. Contact: vocations@poorclares.ie to book a place. For more information: poorclares.ie/monastic-experience-days
- Medjugorje – Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9th – 16th October Knock – Mostar, return Split – Knock. Full board €855.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150. To book phone Marian Pilgrimages 01/8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. Spiritual Director Fr Christy McHugh.
- Time for Creation – From September 1st until October 4th the Christian Church throughout the world celebrates the Time for Creation. The Time for Creation is linked with the concern for creation in the Eastern and the Western traditions of Christianity, respectively. It is a time when we are asked by Pope Francis to become more aware of the beauty of the natural world around us. Please see our sacred space, in celebration of this time, in the sanctuary of our Church.
- Children’s Burial Grounds of the Parish (Lisheen/Cillíní) – In preparation for a Special Mass to commemorate children buried in these grounds across our parish, a full record of all such burial grounds is required. We ask parishioners help in adding to the list which had already been compiled, which is available on poster at back of each of the parish churches. We ask you to please add to or amend to this list. Your assistance is very much appreciated.
- Computer Classes -Microsoft Office, Non-certified for 6 weeks, Starting Tuesday 10th September, Times 4pm-6pm in the Old School Building, Ballygar. Contact Rachel 0860753098
- Ballygar Culture Night 2024 – Ballygar Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 20th, 2024 in the courthouse – Starting at 4pm. 4pm – 7pm: Wildlife Photo display by local photographer Shane Coyle 8pm – 9pm: Presentation by Paul Connolly Entitled; ‘The Ffrench Sisters of Bushy Park House.’ 9:15pm to 10:15pm: Concert by Roscommon based traditional music group Gatehouse. All are welcome and Admission is Free. Kindly supported by Galway County Council
- Pilates – New 4 week term of pilates for beginners no experience needed starting Wednesday 11th @8:30pm in Newbridge Hall, text Bonnie 0872238237 for more information & to book your place.
- Foot Clinic – The next foot clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is 12th October.
- Yoga classes – are starting back on Wednesdays commencing 18th September in the Courthouse. 6pm to 7pm. 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Contact Petra 0868257322.
- Have you ever considered serving as a Eucharistic Minister? I want to encourage you to do so. Donamon Castle (F42 YE13) will host a training course for new and existing ministers from 8 to 9.30 pm on four consecutive Mondays beginning 9th September. It offers a great opportunity to explore the riches of this ministry.
- Post Leaving Certificate Carers and SNA Course Level 5 and 6 (QQI Qualification) commencing in September in Colaiste Mhuire, Ballygar. Contact the School Office at 090 66 24740 or email info@cmballygar.ie.
- Horseshoe throwing & Vintage run: Mountbellew Heritage & Mountbellew Vintage club will host a horseshoe throwing event and vintage run on Sunday 15th September @12pm at the old forge in aid of East Galway Cancer support. This event is in memory of the late David Walsh and all are welcome to participate whether or not you’ve thrown a horseshoe before! It’s all for fun and it’s all for charity!
- Dunmore Bingo – Dunmore Community Council bingo will take place this Sunday 8th September at 3pm in the Town Hall, Dunmore. Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot. Draw for free double book, single book, lucky line sheet & jackpot sheet. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval. All are welcome.
- Cloud 9 Youth Club – Returns to the Old Town hall in Ballygar on Friday 13th from 7pm to 8.30pm for 1st & 2nd years and from 8.45pm to 10.30pm for 3rd years onwards. A cover fee of €2 applies. We have pool tables, darts, table tennis and lots more. Come on down meet up with others and have some fun. There will be an open night for parents on the 20th September for you to see what we are offering. Looking forward to seeing old and new faces!
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner this weeks winner is Declan Murray, Toomard, on winning €525. Thank you to our winners & to everyone for your support & to all the business for their support every week also
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Simone, Ariana & Mia Carty, St Brendan’s who won €543 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 Martins, Saturday 31st August.
PLEASE HAVE ANY NOTICES FOR THE NEWSLETTER IN NO LATER THAN 12PM ON WEDNESDAY AFTER THAT TIME THEY WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN NEWSLETTER OF THAT WEEK
Ballygar Diocesan Needs € 355.00, Ballygar Collection €810.00
Toghergar Diocesan Needs €115.00, Toghergar Collection €320.00
Newbridge Diocesan Needs €187.00, Newbridge Collection €914.43
Received with thanks