The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 14th September, 7.30pm – Mickie Geraghy Anniversary also remember Michael Hernan
Sunday 15th September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 16th September, 9.30am – Joe Chamberlain Anniversary
Tuesday 17th September, 7.30pm
Thursday 19th September, 9.30am
Friday 20th September, 7.30pm
Saturday 21st September, – Baptism
Saturday 21st September, 7.30pm – Josephine Nolan Anniversary
Sunday 22nd September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 14th September, 9.30am – Tommy Kelly Anniversary
Sunday 22nd September, 9.30am – Padraic Kinsella, parents Malachy & Catherine, sisters Mary and Margaret.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 15th September, 11.30pm
Wednesday 18th September, 8pm
Friday 20th September, 8pm – Tom and Bridget Hynes and their daughter Margaret and deceased members of the Hynes and Geraghty families
Sunday 22nd September, 11.30am – Patrick, Mary and Séamus Farrell, Ballaghlea, and Bridget McDonnell and Nigel Newland and deceased family members;
Tommie and Agnes Crehan, Cloonshivna, and deceased members of the Crehan and Finneran families
Please pray for all those that are sick in our community and those that provide great care for them.
- 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.
- BNT Le Cheile Benevolent Fund provides assistance to those in our community that are in need as a consequence of an unforeseen circumstance like an accident or other crisis. The benevolent fund also supports local initiatives which are of benefit to our local community. All applications and supporting documentation are accepted without prejudice and are treated as strictly private and confidential. Requests for an application form for emergency assistance are available form Garda Pat Regan or Fr Douglas Zaggi, Parish Priest. Alternatively, a confidential email may be sent to bntlecheile@gmail.com. If you have any further queries please drop us an email, or private message us on social media.
- Newbridge Culture Night Concert on Fri Sept 20th at 8.30pm in Newbridge Hall. All are welcome to ‘Sounds of the Townlands’ a celebration showcasing our great local talent. Songs, tunes and surprises!!! Free event, refreshments on the night. Pop in and check it out.
- 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
- Yoga classes – are starting back on Wednesdays commencing 18th September in the Courthouse. 6pm to 7pm. 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Contact Petra 0868257322.
- 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!
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Willie Ganley, Drinane, Ballygar on winning €479. Thank you for you for your continued support &to all the business for their support 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.
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Ballygar Collection €810.00
Toghergar Collection €455.00
Newbridge Collection €672.95
Received with thanks