27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 5th October, 7.30pm – Seamie Langan Anniversary
Sunday 6th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 7th, October, 9.30am
Tuesday 8th, October, 7.30pm
Thursday 10th, October, 9.30am
Friday 11th, October, 7.30pm – Dympna Galvin and her husband Joe
Saturday 12th, October, 7.30pm – Tom Kinsley
Sunday 13th, October, 10.30am – Mary Lohan Anniversary
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 6th October, 9.30am – Andrew & Bridget Killelia
Sunday 13th October, 9.30am – Patricia and Paddy O’Brien
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 6th October, 11.30am – Mass for the Season of Creation. Mary Gavin, Tully Village, her husband, Jimmy, and all the Gavin and Dowd family members gone home to God.
Wednesday 9th October – No mass in Newbridge
Friday 11th October. 8.15pm – Tess Killilea and Brid Hannon (requested by the Newbridge Ladies Club)
Sunday 13th October, 11.30am – Mark Crehan, Tansy Village
Please remember in your Prayers – Pat Fleming, late of Toomard who died in Birmingham on Sunday 29th of September, with his wife Patsy by his side. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Sarah, brother Michael, Sister in Law Dorothy and Nephew Christopher. May they Rest in Peace.
- Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette – St 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,
- 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.
- Mission Month World Mission Sunday (20 October) is the Holy Father’s annual appeal to support overseas mission and missionaries. October and World Mission Sunday is a time for the faithful of the world to show their appreciation towards the work of overseas missionaries. Please donate €4.00 by texting the word ‘Mission’ to 50300. Alternatively donate at www.missio.ie or call Mission Ireland on 01 497 2035. To learn more go to www.missio.ie
- Legion of Mary Mini Vigil will be held in the Parish Church in Knock on Friday 18th October 2024 commencing at 8.00 p.m. Transport can be arranged if enough people are interested. Please contact Margaret Whyte, Mountbellew, on 087 2204772 by Tuesday 15th October.
- Killeroran Cleanup – There will be a clean-up day in Killeroran cemetery on Saturday, October 19th starting at 11am. If everyone could bring some light tools for weeding shovel/spade, rake and sweeping brush etc. All are welcome and any help is much appreciated.
- 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.
- 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
- Galway Fit-Up Theatre festival closes its second week in Newbridge Hall on Wed 9th October. Join us for Colin Hamell’s play ”Bumbled”. A hilarious comedy with an Irish twist about the plight of bees (yes – Bees!) in the modern world. Bumbled follows Pascal, an Irish honey bee, as he embarks on a hilarious and poignant journey to tell the world about the importance of bees, save the planet, and to find true happiness with his French girlfriend, the epic Marion. Hosted by Three Rings in association with Galway County Arts Office with support from Arts Council Time: 8pm Duration: 60 mins. approx. Age Suitability 14+ Tickets €15/ Conc €12.50. Contact 0879677732
- Tús Opportunities Galway Rural Development has a number of part-time administration and other vacancies now available. Supported by the Tús programme: if you are a year or more on a Jobseeker’s payment and would like to contribute to a charity or community group in your locality, then this is your chance. Placements are for 12-18 months with pay and PRSI contributions recorded. Completion of the Tús programme provides future employers with evidence of work experience, training, a reference, and a CV. For more information, contact GRD’s Tús team at 087 9335477 or email tusadmin@grd.ie.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Mike & Annmaire Shaughnessy on winning €529. Next week’s draw will take in place in Hughes Bar, Ballinasmore Bridge. 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 Daniel Smith, Ballygar who won €612 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 Hughes Saturday 5th October.
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Ballygar Collection €820.00
Toghergar Collection €400.00
Newbridge Collection €942.69
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