Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 3rd October, 7.30pm – Seamie Langan Anniversary
Sunday 4th October, 10.30am – Children’s Mass
Monday 5th October, 10am – For the Sick
Tuesday 6th October, 7.30pm – Doyle Family Kilmore
Thursday 8th October, 10am – People of the Parish, especially the sick
Friday 9th October, 7.30pm – John Morgan, Plunkett Park
Saturday 10th October, 7.30pm – Tom Doyle
Sunday 11th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish
The 7.30pm mass on Saturday October 3rd will be concelebrated by Fr Douglas Zaggi and Monsignor Fr Michael Devine to celebrate the Monsignor’s 95th birthday.
Fr. Douglas’s Bishop from his Nigerian Parish will be visiting Ballygar for a few days
And after 10am Mass on Thursday 8th October, all are welcome to the Parochial House
For a cuppa and chat.
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: October 10th & 11th Aaron Roche & Frank Muldoon
October 17th & 18th Oliver Holmes & Pat McDonagh
ROTA FOR READERS: October 10th & 11th Aaron Roche & Pat McDonagh
October 17th & 18th Kathy Farrell & Helen Hanley
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 4th October, 9.30am – O’Connor & Mulryan families Anniversary.
- Children’s Mass
Sunday 9th October, 9.30am – Tommy Lee & deceased family members of the Lee & Cormican families
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 4th October, 11.30am – Children’s Mass
– Gomercindo Ocariza, The Philippines (father of Jane Crowe)
Wednesday 7th October, 8pm – Martin and Delia Collins, Curraghduff,and their
daughter-in-law Mary
Friday 9th October, 8pm – John Egan, Lisquell East
Sunday 11th October – 11.30am
The month of October is the month of the Rosary, please pray the Rosary.
- Creation Time Prayer Service in Parish Garden, St Marys Church, Ballygar – After 10:30am Mass on Sunday October 4th, (note amended date) there will be a short prayer service and tree planting in celebration of Creation time. This will take place outside the church. All are welcome to attend.
- Afternoon of Prayer Achonry and Elphin Dioceses’ Apostolic Workers will hold an afternoon of prayer on Saturday, 10th October at Donamon Castle, Co. Roscommon, commencing at 2pm. Reflection, Holy Hour, Rosary, Mass, and veneration of the Relics of St. Therese and her parents Louis and Zelie Martin. Refreshments from 3.30pm to 4pm. Donation €10. Everyone welcome.
- Invitation to Celebrate: On Friday, October 30th, our parish will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr Douglas’ ordination to the Priesthood. The evening will begin with the celebration of Eucharist in St Marys Church, Ballygar at 6pm followed by a reception in the Mattie McDonagh Centre. We are delighted to be able to mark this important milestone with Fr Douglas in the parish of Ballygar, Newbridge and Toghergar. Fr Douglas has been a wonderful pastor & friend to our community over the last four years; we all greatly look forward to celebrating with him. All parishioners are invited to attend.
- AFTERNOON OF PRAYER – On Saturday 10th October, in Donamon Castle Church F42 YE13, Commencing 2pm Sharp. There will be Reflection, Holy Hour, Rosary, & Holy Mass @5pm. Relics of St Teresa, & her Parents, Louis & Zellie Martin for Veneration. Refreshments 3-30 – 4pm. Donation €10. Organised by Achonry/Elphin Diocese of Apostolic Work.
- Stewards/Collectors’ List – We are looking to recruit a few more stewards/collectors to help with the Church collection each week in Ballygar Church. If there are any parishioners who would like to volunteer to be added to this list, please contact Fr Douglas or Tomás Kenny (086 3683778).
- Padre Pio Healing Mass -St. Cuan’s Church Ahascragh on Friday 9th October at 7pm. Individual blessings with Saint Pio’s Relics available at this Mass. Celebrant & Preacher Fr. Byran Shorthall OFM, Cap.
- Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Secondary School OPEN EVENING on Thursday 8th October. Principal’s Address at 7pm followed by Tours of the School and a meet and greet with staff and students. Admissions are now open for 1st Year students in 2027/2028. 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 Le buíochas,
- Newbridge Ladies Club – meeting Tuesday night 6th October at 8.30pm in Newbridge Hall. This is our first meeting back after the summer break. All members welcome and we would love to see new members joining. We will plan for our year ahead. Any queries contact Margaret 086 8342112
- Newbridge Tidy Towns Committee are looking for old photos to include in our 2027 calendar. If you have any old, high-quality photos that you would like included, please contact any member of our committee or drop them in an envelope into the Shiven Inn for Marcellina.
- Pilates – New 4week term suitable for beginners starting Thursday 8th October in Mattie McDonagh centre Ballygar @7pm. Everyone welcome. Call/ text Bonnie 0872238237.
- New Opportunity – Mountbellew CE Scheme Vacancies– Maintenance Workers/ General Operatives. Duties to include: Working in Mountbellew with responsibility for cutting grass, litter control, keeping public areas tidy and general maintenance around the town. Working as part of team on the environmental sites. Flexible working hours. For further details please contact Sean O’ Neill on 090 9679085 /0871209739 or email mountbellewdd@gmail.com.
- Meeting of the Mountbellew Active Retirement Association will take place in the Pastoral Centre on Monday the 5th of October at 8pm new members are always welcome.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Matthew an Jennifer Bilbo, c/o Fr. Tommy on winning €452 in this week’s 50/50. Thank you for your continued support.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winners of the Ballygar Tidy Towns & St Brendan’s LFC lotto Mary Connolly, Newbridge who won €612. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons Saturday 3rd October.
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