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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 12th, October, 7.30pm – Tom Kinsley
Sunday 13th, October, 10.30am – Mary Lohan Anniversary
Monday 14th October, 9.30am
Tuesday 15th October, 7.30pm
Thursday 17th October, 9.30am
Friday 18th October, 7.30pm – Mary & Josie Martin, son Michael and daughter Mary-Teresa, Kilmore.
Saturday 19th October, 7.30pm – Liam Mulrooney 1st Anniversary
Sunday 20th October, 10.30am – Angela Keane and son Barry, Pound Road.
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 13th October, 9.30am – Patricia and Paddy O’Brien
Sunday 20th October, 9.30am – Tommy Lee and deceased family members of the Lee and Cormican Families.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday, 13th October, 11.30am – Mark Crehan, Tansy Village; Patrick and Katie Crehan and Noel Crehan, Killyan; Nora Byrne (née Crehan), Ballinasloe; Michael Fitzmaurice, Cloonlyon
Sunday, 20th October, 11.30am – Mary and Paddy Hynes, Tonacor; Anne Kelly, Gurteen, and her sister-in-law, Frances Kelly; Teresa and Jimmy Lyons, Curraghduff
Please remember in your prayers Eileen Harte, Tully East, Ballygar and Dublin and Birmingham, may she 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,
- Medjugorje Weekend Retreat, Knock Shrine, St. John’s Welcome Centre, Fri 25th Oct – Sun 27th Oct 2024. Special Guest: Fr. Ivan Hrkac – Priest of the Parish of Medjugorje. Weekend Fee 30 Euro per person. Enquiries: Teresa 085 7839388 or Bernadette 086 8196653.
- 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
- “Welcome To The Family” – Exploring the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation – series of talks by Fr. Eugene Duffy exploring the meaning and importance of the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. The talks will take place on Monday evenings from Monday 7th October to Monday 2nd December from 8pm to 9.15pm at the Prayer Centre, Knock Shrine. This series will be of particular interest to parents preparing children for these sacraments, for parish teams and for those who wish to better understand the reason why these Sacraments are central elements in our lives as Catholics. This is a free series. No advanced booking is required. For further information, phone: Knock Shrine 094 9388100 / email: faithrenewal@knockshrine.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.
- Vocations Open Day – The National Vocations Office will be holding three open days for men over the age of 18 who wish to explore Diocesan Priesthood in Dublin (UCD), Galway (University of Galway) and Thurles (Pallottine College) during October and November. Information and registration forms can be found on the vocations.ie/exploring
- 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.
- Save the Date! – Mountbellew Christmas Market will be on again this year on Sunday 17th November at the Ag College Gym.
- Dunmore Bingo – Dunmore Community Council bingo will take place this Sunday 13th October at 3pm in the Town Hall, Dunmore. Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot. Draw for free double book, single book, lucky line sheet & jackpot sheet. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval. All are welcome.
- Johnstons Pharmacy – we are delighted to welcome Kelly Hearing Specialist to our store from Thursday 17th October. Kelly Hearing will be providing an extensive range of audiology services including hearing tests, wax removal and hearing aids. Call instore or phone 094 9861698 for more details or to make an appointment.
- Johnstons Pharmacy – Delivery drivers needed! We are looking for full license drivers for deliveries to customers, nursing homes and between our pharmacies. Call instore for more details.
- 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.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Bridie Noone Rookhill on winning €461 in this week’s Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw. Thank you for your continued support everyone.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Eugene Neary, Ballygar who won €602 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 Martins Saturday 12th October.
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