Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
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ST MARYS CHURCH – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 20th September, 7.30pm – Mickie Geraghty Mount Mary
Sunday 21st September, 10.30am – Michael (Mick) Hernan Anniversary
Monday 22nd September, 9.30am
Tuesday 23rd September, 7.30pm – Special intention
Thursday 25th September, 9.30am
Friday 26th September, 7.30pm
Saturday 27th September, 12pm – Mathias Kelly Months Mind
Saturday 27th September, 7.30pm – Angela Keane & her son Barry.
Sunday 28th September, 10.30am – Pauline Reilly, her parents Mary & Micheal & her sister Noreen.
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: September 20th & 21st – Oliver Holmes & Pat McDonagh
September 27th & 28th – Michael Mannion & Adrian Keegan
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 21st September, 9.30am – Mary Margaret & Josie Larkin Anniversary
Saturday 27th September, 1.30pm – Nora Killilea Months Mind
Sunday 28th September, 9.30am – Padraig Kinsella and deceased family members
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 21st September, 11.30am – Séamus Farrell, Ballaghlea, Patrick and Mary Farrell and deceased members of the Farrell and Clarke families, John & Christina Hynes.
Wednesday 24th September, 8pm
Friday 26th September, 8pm – John Egan, Lisquell East
Sunday 28th September, 11.30am – Frank Tormey, Carrownagappul; Marty Healy, Ballaghlea, John & Christina Hynes
Jubilee Year – Confessions for the Jubilee year would be on 28th September in Ballygar from 5-6pm. It will be done by Fr. Dan from Ballyleague parish Roscommon. We shall also have a special mass that same day in Ballygar for creation.
Anointing of the Sick will take place on the 27th September during 7.30pm Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.
Please remember in your prayers Peter (Bobby) Colllins, Cloonshivna, Newbridge and Martin Joe Crehan, Gunnode, Newbridge, may they rest in peace.
- If you are 65 or older and would like to apply for a personal alarm, under the Seniors Alert Scheme Grant, for your safety and peace of mind, please call Galway Contact at 091 867892 or email galwaycontact@gmail.com
- 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.
- Pilgrimage to Medjugorje – Departing from Knock to Mostar, Oct 8th to 15th, 2025 with spiritual director Fr Michael Breslin. For more info: Tom 086 0815635 / Carol 087 9581495.
- “Introducing Pope Leo’ A talk by Michael Kelly will be held in the Abbey Hotel on Tuesday September 23rd at 8pm followed by refreshments. To book your seat please email info@ionainstitute.ie or phone 01 6619 204. Admission is free.
- The Legion of Mary Annual Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday- 28th September.
- “The Ballygar Support Group” will be hosting their annual Coffee Morning for Galway Hospice on Thursday, 25th September from 10am until 2pm in the Courthouse. In aid of Galway Hospice, the funds raised and services provided remain as essential as ever. All donations appreciated.”
- 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 Ladies Club resumes on Thursday 25th September @ 8pm in the Courthouse. All ladies welcome. Admission €5
- Courthouse Cafe opendaily Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm. This cafe is run by volunteers for the community. Your support would be appreciated.
- Galway Fit-Up Theatre Festival – North East Galway Fit-Up Theatre festival visits Newbridge Hall on Wed 24th Sept. The festival will run for three Wednesdays in Newbridge with three different top quality shows. The first week presents Hubcap Theatre’s new comedy ‘Mary’s Hopes and Dreams’ A delightful comedy about life in a rural community. Doors 7.30pm; Show Time 8pm Running time 85 mins Age Suitability 14+ Tickets €15/ Conc €12.50 Season tickets are available for all three shows €40. Bookings 0879677732.
- Castleffrench NS is open for business and has spaces available at all class levels. Our intimate class sizes ensure that your child receives personalised attention from dedicated teachers. Please get in touch with us on 0906622341 or email castleffrenchns@gmail.com or pop into us at any time.
- Ballygar Parent, Baby & Toddler Group runs every Tuesday morning 11am-1pm in the Old Schoolhouse. Come along and get to know other parents in the area. All welcome. For more information contact Danielle on 0871377908.
- Office Procedures QQI Level 3 Course running in Ballygar on Tuesdays 4-6pm. This programme module aims to provide the learner with the tools necessary to work in an office environment, under supervision, and in a confident and efficient manner. Link attached to apply online: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=433177
- 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.
- “A date for all the ladies out there” We are hosting a night of fashion, colour analysis, style & jewellery on Friday 17th October @ 8pm in Creggs Community School Hall. Tickets €20 each, on sale in O’Roarke’s Spar Creggs, Dowd’s in Glinsk, Castlecoote Stores or phone Sheila 087 8382944. A great night assured, please come along!!
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner Harry Crowe, Killyan on winning this week’s 50/50 draw of €560. Newbridge Action Committee donated €2,500 to Ballinmore Bridge Community Development. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your continued support, everyone.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s lotto winner Michael Hannon, Sycamore Court, Ballygar who won €631. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons Saturday 20th September.
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