Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 4th October, 7.30pm – Seamie Langan
Sunday 5th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish.
Monday 6th October, 9.30am
Tuesday 7th October, 7.30pm – Legion of Mary & Auxiliary deceased members
Thursday 9th October, 9.30am
Friday 10th October, 7.30pm – Paddy Nolan Anniversary
Saturday 11th October, 7.30pm – Tom Kinsley Anniversary
Sunday 12th October, 10.30am – St. Carlo Acutis (Prisoner Sunday)
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: October 4th & 5th – Pat Gunning & Michael Lohan
October 11th & 12th – Brian Finneran & Peter Daly
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 5th October, 9.30am – Nancy O’Connor and Deceased family members of the O’Connor and Mulryan families.
Friday 10th October, 6.30pm – Nora Moore Months Mind
Sunday 12th October, 9.30am – Patricia and Paddy O’Brien Anniversary
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 5th October, 11.30am – Paddy Flynn – Month’s Mind; Pat Fleming – 1st anniversary;
Wednesday 8th October – No Mass
Friday 10th October – No Mass
Sunday 12th October, 11.30am – Bobby Collins, Cloonshivna – Month’s Mind;
Tommy and Agnes Crehan, Cloonshivna, and deceased members of the Crehan and Finneran families. John & Christina Hynes
Please remember in your prayers Marie Nolan, Tullyroe, may she rest in peace.
Mass Cards signed by Fr. Douglas are available in the Parochial House Ballygar Monday and Thursday mornings from 10am – 12pm.
- Jubilee of Marriages – Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond, Platinum or other wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends on Sunday 19th October at 2.30pm in Strokestown Church. Bishop Kevin will celebrate this Mass. Light refreshments will be served afterwards 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/jubileeofmarriages
- Whisper of God – This one day silent retreat at Knock Prayer Centre takes place on Saturday, November 1st, from 10am to 5pm. Take sacred time to step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with God in the peaceful, prayerful atmosphere at Knock Shrine. Further details: www.knockshrine.ie
- 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.
- Jubilee of Marriages Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond, Platinum or other wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends, on Sunday 5th October at 2.30pm in Sligo Cathedral or Sunday 19th October at 2.30pm in Strokestown Church. Bishop Kevin will celebrate both Masses. Light refreshments will be served afterwards 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/jubileeofmarriages
- BNT Social Services – We are holding a thank ceremony on the 10th October at 11am, with regard to the recent renovations carried out with funding provided by the Older Persons Section, which Dr. Martin Daly TD will officiate and mass afterwards by our Parish Priest Fr. Douglas Zaggi, followed by a cuppa and a chat. All are welcome and look forward to celebrating with you.
- Newbridge Couch to 5K – is back on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. Spread the word: tell you neighbour, invite a friend, or encourage someone who’d love the company and the chat, all walks of life, no pressure, just positivity. Lets make these dark evenings brighter together.
- Newbridge Ladies Club are holding their AGM in Newbridge Hall, on Tuesday next October 7th at 8.30pm. Plans for the coming year to be discussed. New members are always welcome. Bring a friend.
- Pilates – New 4-week term starting Wednesday 8th October, at 8.30pm in Newbridge Social Centre. All welcome.
- A million thank yous to everyone who supported the Coffee morning & raffle at Kenny’s in aid of Parkinson’s Ireland Galway. The support received was phenomenal. A special thank you to Ballygar Hurling club & the Newbridge Action Committee for their generous donations. You have all raised a remarkable €8050 for an incredible charity which offers invaluable services to those living with the condition. Love & gratitude to all from everyone at Kenny’s.
- Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Secondary School OPEN EVENING on Thursday 16th 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 2026/2027. 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
- Newbridge Tidy Towns would sincerely like to thank all those who attended their recent Culture Night celebration. A special word of thanks to the performers who gave so generously of their time and talent. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir.
- Mountbellew and District Active Retirement Association meeting will be held in the Pastoral Centre, Mountbellew on Monday October 6th at 8pm. New members welcome.
- “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 Olivia Harkin, Gunnode on winning this week’s 50/50 draw of €518. Thank you for your continued support to everyone at home locally & abroad.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s lotto winner Alia & Lena, Cloonruff who won €616. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in The Tatch Saturday 3rd October.
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