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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 21st September, 7.30pm – Josephine Nolan Anniversary
Sunday 22nd September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 23rd September, 9.30am – For the sick of the Parish
Tuesday 24th September, 7.30pm
Thursday 26th September, 9.30am
Friday 27th September, 7.30pm – Mary Ann, Bernie & Geraldine Crehan, Cloonlyon
Saturday 28th September, 12pm – Sean Flynn Months Mind
Saturday 28th September. 7.30pm – Mass for Children buried in unmarked graves
Sunday 29th September, 10.30am – (Martin) Marty Connolly Months mind
As the special mass for Children’s burial grounds of the Parish approaches, scheduled to take place in St.Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday evening 28th September, at 7.30 pm. For anyone who may wish to include the name of a deceased child, buried at any of the locations, a box is available in the porch of St Mary’s Church, Ballygar where the deceased child’s name can be placed. The box, containing the names of the deceased, will be taken to the altar for remembrance at this special mass on the 28th September next.
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 22nd September, 9.30am – Padraic Kinsella, parents Malachy & Catherine, sisters Mary and Margaret.
Sunday 29th September, 9.30am – Mary Margaret and Josie Larkin
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
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
Wednesday 25th September, 8pmFriday 27thSeptember, 8pm – John Egan, Lisquell East – 2nd anniversary
Saturday 28th September, 11am – Michael O’Connor, Cloonshivna – Month’s Mind Mass
Sunday 29th September, 11.30am – Martie Healy, Ballaghlea – 2nd anniversary
Please remember in your prayers Barbara McLaughlin, Ballinacor, may she rest in peace.
- 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.
- Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette – In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo 1st and 2nd October, Sts Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone 2nd – 4th November, Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom 4th and 5th November. The schedule for Sligo Cathedral and Athlone is now available at www.elphindiocese.ie
- The Legion of Mary are having a recruitment drive in the parish this weekend, 21st and 22nd September. A member will speak at Masses in Ballygar, Newbridge and Toghergar Churches and it is hoped to do house to house visitation in Ballygar on Sunday. The Legion of Mary will hold an information evening on Tuesday 24th September at 8pm in the Courthouse, Ballygar. All welcome.
- 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.
- Ballygar Hospice Coffee Morning – Ballygar Hospice Support Group are hosting a Coffee morning/afternoon in the Courthouse on Thursday 26th September 10am to 2pm. Any baking would be appreciated. Please Support this worthy cause.
- 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.
- There will be a coffee morning fundraiser on the 26th of September in aid of Galway hospice, in St Cuans College Castleblakeney from 9:30 – 12:30.
- 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.
- School Bus Escort required – Bus leaving Moylough for morning and evening runs, 4hrs each day for school term, Contact Glenamaddy Community School 094 9659315.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Tony Bonfonti c/o Fr Tommy Conway Mississippi on winning €462 in this 50/50 draw.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Amelia & Harry Crowe, Newbridge who won €625 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 Kennys, Saturday 21st September.
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