29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Mission Sunday
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 19th October, 7.30pm – Liam Mulrooney 1st Anniversary
Sunday 20th October, 10.30am – Angela Keane and son Barry, Pound Road.
Monday 21st October, 9.30am
Tuesday 22nd October, 7.30pm
Thursday 24th October, 9.30am
Friday 25th October, 7.30pm
Saturday 26th October, 7.30pm – Kathleen Cleary
Sunday 27th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 20th October, 9.30am – Tommy Lee and deceased family members of the Lee and Cormican Families.
Sunday 27th October, 9.30am – Vincent Murray and deceased family members.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
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; Tom and Mary Hannigan, Ballygar: Deceased Lally Family Boggauns.
Saturday 26th October, 11am. – Barbara McLaughlin, Ballinacor – Month’s Mind
Sunday 27th October, 11.30am – Mike Carty, Toomard and Dublin – First anniversary;
Also remembering: Mollie and Larry Hannon, Ballinacor
Fr. Pat Palmer C.S.S.p. Mission’s, will speak at the masses on the weekend of the 26th and 27th October, 2024.
November envelopes and Offertory boxes are ready for collection, can Collectors please collect and distribute.
- 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,
- Mission Month World Mission Sunday (20th 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
- 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.
- Cancer Care West Walk 2024 – the Annual East Galway G.A.A Clubs” Cancer Care West” Walk will be held on Saturday December 7th at 10 am. Further details or sponsorship cards can be obtained from the following Mattie Kilroy (087-633-5479) – mattie.kilroy@gmail.com or Larry Lohan (087-766-1059) Gerry Hannon (087-193-7919).
- Annual General Meeting 2024, Ballygar Carnival – The AGM of Ballygar Carnival will take place on Saturday, November 9th at 8:15pm in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, Ballygar. All are welcome to attend. Your support would be greatly appreciated as we begin preparations for the 81st carnival.
- Ballygar Community Playschool – hold their annual Halloween Disco on Friday the 25th October from 6pm to 8m in Fallons, Ballygar. Cost per child is €5 and everyone is welcome.
- Save the Date! – Mountbellew Christmas Market will be on again this year on Sunday 17th November at the Ag College Gym.
- Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 24th October. Call Deirdre 086 361 2578 to make an appointment.
- Ballygar Ladies Group – The October meeting of Ballygar Ladies Group will be held on Thursday 24th October at 8pm in the Courthouse. All ladies welcome. Admission €3.
- Climate Action Workshop – Jacinta Barrins will host 6 free workshops on steps we can take to reduce Carbon Footprint. These workshops take place over 6 weeks commencing 5th November to 3rd December with final one on 7th January. If you are interested in attending please contact Nuala 086 3636007 or email mcdonaghnuala56@gmail.com for more details.
- Johnstons Pharmacy – Christmas Shoebox Appeal – Once again, we are delighted to be a drop off point for the shoebox appeal – leaflets can be collected instore and completed boxes can be dropped into the pharmacy by 10th November. Make a child smile this Christmas by gifting them a shoebox packed full of toys, books, hats & scarves, all the things we take for granted in our lives. Your shoebox will be given to children affected by poverty in countries in Africa and Eastern Europe.
- Ballygar Truckin – Following on from the huge support we received for last year’s event, raising over €40,000 for BNT Le Chéile and Roscommon Hospice we are delighted that this year’s fun filled event is back over the October Bank Holiday Weekend, from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October, in Ballygar. We will be hosting a Truck & Tractor Run, Monster Auction, Vintage Display & Farmer’s Market, with Bingo Loco, The Conquerors celebrating 30th Year of St Brendan’s LGFC, and Paul Kelly all live in the Mattie McDonagh Centre and there will be many more family fun activities happening throughout the weekend. This year, we have chosen to fundraise for: BNT Le Chéile and St Anne’s Stroke & Brain Injury Unit, UHG. It is Ballygar Truckin’s aim to help raise vital funds to help both causes to continue the real and necessary care and support they provide to members of our community. If you require any further information relating to this event and ways to donate, please see our Social Media pages or contact any member of the committee.
- Ballaghlea National School – Bake Sale on the 25th of October from 9:30am-1pm. Come along for a cuppa and a treat!
- Kilkerrin Clonberne GMA (Gun Club) Auction – will be held on Sunday 27th October in Mee’s, Kilkerrin beginning at 5:00pm approx. Please support.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Aine Mc Dermott, Monivea on winning €507 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 Mairead Kelly, Ballinlass, who won €639 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 Fallons Saturday 19th October.
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Ballygar Collection €895.00
Toghergar Collection €330.00
Newbridge Collection €740.00
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