26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 28th September. 7.30pm – Mass for Children buried in unmarked graves
Sunday 29th September, 10.30am – (Martin) Marty Connolly Months mind
Monday 30th September, 9.30am
Tuesday 1st October,7.30pm
Thursday 3rd October, 9.30am – John Joe Flynn 2nd Anniversary and Sean Flynn
Friday 4th October, 7.30pm – Maureen and John Walsh
Saturday 5th October, 7.30pm – Seamie Langan Anniversary
Sunday 6th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 29th September, 9.30am – Mary Margaret and Josie Larkin
Sunday 6th October, 9.30am – Andrew & Bridget Killelia
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Saturday 28th September, 11am -Michael O’Connor, Cloonshivna – Month’s Mind Mass
Sunday 29th September, 11.30am – Martie Healy, Ballaghlea -2nd anniversary
Wednesday 2nd October, 8pm
Friday 4th October, 8pm
Sunday 6th October, 11.30am – Mass for the Season of Creation
- Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette – The relics will arrive at Knock Basilica on Sunday 29th September at 11.30am and will be present at both the 12 noon and 3pm Masses. Veneration will take place after the 12 noon Mass until 2pm. 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,
- 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.
- 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.
- Legion of Mary – information evening. Legion of Mary meetings are held in Courthouse, Ballygar every Tuesday at 8pm. Anyone who couldn’t make last Tuesdays information evening, are welcome to any Tuesday meeting.
- Active Retirement Meeting – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 7th October at 8pm. New members welcome
- 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.
- Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Secondary School OPEN EVENING on Thursday 10th October. Principal’s Address at 7pm followed by Tours of the School and a meet and greet with staff and students. Refreshments will be served. Admissions are now open for 1st Year students in 2025/2026. We look forward to welcoming you to our close knit and vibrant school community. Contact details: Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. 0909679231 email: admin.cc@gretb.ie
- Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 10th October 2024. Call Deirdre on 086 361 2578.
- School Bus Escort required – Bus leaving Moylough for morning and evening runs, 4hrs each day for school term, Contact Glenamaddy Community School 094 9659315.
- Little Kickers NOW in Co Galway, Football fun for children aged 18months to 8 years. In Moylough Community Centre on every Sunday – 9.30- 10.10am -1½-2½ years, 10.15-11am- 2½-3½ years, 11.05-11.50am-3½-5 years, Register your child today, www.littlekickers.ie or email Galway@littlekickers.ie
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Katie, Sarah and Jack Gavin Boherbannagh on winning €502 in this 50/50 draw. Thank you 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 Stephen, Sean, Amy, Lucy & Shay c/o Patricia Heavy 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 The Thatch Saturday 28th September.
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