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ST MARYS CHURCH – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 6th September, 7.30pm – Delia & Martin Glesson, Cloonlyon
Sunday 7th September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Sunday 7th September, Baptism
Monday 8th September, 9.30am
Tuesday 9th September, 7.30pm – Margaret & Thomas Smith, Kilmore
Thursday 11th September, 9.30am
Friday 12th September, 7.30pm – Deceased members of the Brannelly Family Drinane
Saturday 13th September, 12pm – Josie Kelly Months Minda
Saturday 13th September, 7.30pm – Niall Walsh Anniversary
Sunday 14th September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: September 6th & 7th – Hugh McArdle & Neil Geraghty
September 13th & 14th – Aaron Roche & Frank Muldoon
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 7th September, 9.30am
Sunday 14th September, 9.30am – Delia & Josie Carty and deceased family members of the Carty & Gately families
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 7th September, 11.30am – Tom McDermott, Lissavruggy; Sr. Consilio Buckley, Athenry, Christina & John Hynes
Wednesday 10th September, 8pm
Friday 12th September, 8pm
Sunday 14th September, 11.30am
Please remember in your prayers Dympna Shaughnessy, Strokestown, Roscommon, sister of May Carroll, Nora (Nonie) Killilea, Cloonascarberry and Dublin, twin sister of Mattie Killilea who went home to God. May they rest in peace.
- Diocese of Elphin Parish Mission Appeal – The Daughters of Charity will visit The Parish of Ballygar on the weekend of the 6th & 7th of September 2025 and will speak at all Masses about their work in Africa.
- Sowing Seeds of Hope – Join us for an inspiring conversation where we’ll delve into the importance of caring for one another and our common home on Wednesday October 8th, 15th and 22nd at 8.30pm at the Old Courthouse, Ballygar.
- Killyan Graveyard Committee wishes to thank everyone who prepared for and helped in any way at our recent annual Killyan Graveyard Mass. Thanks to Fr. Tommy, Fr. Louis, Fr. Douglas and Fr. Bernie for concelebrating, to Joe and Tomás for providing beautiful music and to all who participated in various ways. The bucket collection for the upkeep of the Graveyard amounted to €1875.75 and the basket collection for the church totalled €2,602.00. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to these collections. May all our deceased loved ones rest in peace.
- Mountbellew/Moylough/Menlough/Skehana – LOUGH DERG: To mark the Jubilee Year, a Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg (one-day) will take place on Tuesday 9th September. Departing from Pastoral Centre, Mountbellew, H53 X008. For further information and to book your place, please contact the Parish Office 090 9623807 or mbmparish@gmail.com, a deposit of €30 will be required, with an additional cost for admission to Lough Derg.
- Autumn Gathering – Cuppa and a Chat (Toghergar) – An Autumn Gathering after 9.30 am Mass is planned for the last Sunday in September, 28th. It will provide an opportunity for parishioners to meet after mass, for a cuppa and a chat.
- Ballygar Culture Night 2025 – This year in Ballygar, Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 19th in the Courthouse. It will begin at 8:00pm with a talk by Ann Carey (Née Connolly) Community Archaeologist. Anne’s presentation will focus on Monuments of interest in Ballygar and surrounding areas. The Half Landing Traditional Irish and Folk Music Group will perform from 9pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be served on the night.
- Yoga starting Wednesday 10th September in the Courthouse 6pm to 7pm and 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Please contact Petra 0868257322 to book your place.
- CHAIR YOGA If you are interested in participating in chair yoga on Wednesdays commencing 10th September 5pm to 5.45pm, please contact Petra on 0868257322.
- New 4-week term of Pilates starting Wednesday 10th September in Athleague community centre @7pm also in Newbridge Hall @8:30pm, everyone welcome. Text Bonnie 087 2238237 to book your place.
- Chair Pilates term starts Newbridge in Shiven Rovers Clubhouse on Wednesday 24th September at 7pm. All welcome.
- Together We Can Concert: for Children in Cambodia (BFT) – on Saturday 11th October at the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone. Artists appearing are: Shaskeen, MegaTrad, Trish Reilly and Sarah Clogher Dancers. Doors open 7 pm Concert starts at 8 pm. Tickets online www.deancrowetheatre.com or theatre office: 090 6492129.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner Cillian and Ollie Hughes on winning €573. Well done to all involved in Building for Children. What a brilliant night. Well done to all who supported the Auction. NAC donated €1000 to Building For Children last night. This was only possible thanks to your continued weekly support. Truly appreciated – thank you to everyone for their support every week.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner of St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto Carmel Downey, Drinane €702. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Martins Saturday 6th September.
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