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ST MARYS CHURCH – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 18th October, 7.30pm – Special Intention
Sunday 19th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Sunday 19th October, – Baptism
Monday 20th October, 9.30am
Tuesday 21st October, 7.30pm
Thursday 23rd October, 9.30am
Friday 24th October, 7.30pm – Kathleen Cleary, Pound Road
Saturday 25th October 7.30pm – Liam Mulrooney
Sunday 26th October, 10.30am – Agnes & Patrick Duffy, Seamus, Pat, Gerry & Peggy.
Sunday 26th October, – Baptism
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: October 18th & 19th – Mattie Kinsley & John Carty
October 25th & 26th – Michael Kelly & Frank Muldoon
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 19th October, 9.30am – Tommy Kelly, Ballinamore Bridge
Sunday 26th October, 9.30am – Tommy Lee & deceased family members of the Lee & Cormican Families.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 19th October, 11.30am – Mary Ellen and Tommie Martin, Ballinacor, their daughters Maura (Shaw) and Brid. Daughter in law Louise Martin and deceased family members. Ann Kelly, Gurteen and Frances Kelly Curraghboy and Kilcolgan. Jimmy and Annie Lohan, Cloonkeen, Mary Teresa Lohan, Joe Harte and deceased members of the Lohan and Geraghty families. John & Christina Hynes.
Wednesday 22nd October, 8.00pm – Tommy Dowd, Camderry
Friday 24th October, 8.00pm – Theresa Quirke, RIP.
Sunday 26th October, 11.30am – Mike Carty, Toomard and Dublin. Patrick and Katie Crehan, Killyan, their son Noel Crehan, daughter Nora Byrne and Michael Fitzmaurice. Martin and Maureen Carr, Cloonshivna, and deceased members of the Carr and Crehan families, and Al Grogan, New Village and NY. Mollie and Larry Hannon, Ballinacor and their great-granddaughter Pia McDermott Geraghty. John & Christina Hynes.
November envelopes and offertory collection boxes are in the Sacristy. Please collect and distribute during the coming week. Thank you too all.
Please remember in your prayers Andy Gavin, Gunnode, Newbridge and baby Carroll, grandchild of Mae & Tom Carroll, Ballygar.
- Invitation to all parishioners to a six-week course on the Gospel of Matthew which is faith based and application to life. It begins on the 30th October, at the Courthouse at 8.30 – 9.30pm. Please give the Lord just one an hour of your 24 hours. “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ” (St. Jermoe)
- Sowing Seeds of Hope – As we mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, parish communities are joining in a conversation, with prayer and reflection, about the world we live in. This initiative is organised and delivered by the Partners in the Gospel catechist group. The initiative continues at the following venue: The Old Courthouse, Ballygar: Oct 15th & 22nd at 8.30pm – contact Mary O’ Brien Healy 087 6266597.
- 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
- BALLYGAR TRUCKIN’ is back, returning to its roots with a One Day Event for 2025, on Sunday 26th October with a day of fun, craic and entertainment for all the Family. This year, we have chosen to fundraise for a charity very close to our hearts – Special Care Baby Unit, Ballinasloe (SCBU). We will be hosting a Truck & Tractor Run, Ride on Truck & Tractor Run for Children, Monster Auction, music by Luain along with lots more family fun activities happening throughout the day. 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.
- Ballygar Hospice Support Group would like to thank all those who supported their Coffee Morning recently. A total of €2510 was raised for the Galway Hospice, which would not be possible without the local community’s generosity.
- NEWBRIDGE TIDY TOWNS’ next Cash for Clobber collection will take place on Saturday, November 29th. Bags may be dropped off that morning at Cunningham’s Shop between 10 am and 12 pm. Strictly no duvets, no pillows, no cushions, no dog bedding, no blankets, please.
- Ballygar Carnival AGM – The Annual General Meeting of Ballygar Carnival will take place on Saturday, November 8th at 8:15pm in the Mattie McDonagh Centre. All are welcome to attend.
- Progressive 25 Card game commencing in Shiven Rovers club house on Bank Holiday Monday 27th. October at 8.30pm. Money prizes and refreshments served. Your support would be appreciated.
- Tractor Safety Course Mountbellew Agricultural College will run a 1-day Tractor Safety Course for 14-16 year olds. Dates available; Friday 24th, Thursday 30th or Friday 31st of October. For booking, please contact admissions@mountbellewac.ie or phone 09096 79205.
- Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 23rd October to book an appointment call Deirdre 0863612578
- Save the Date! Mountbellew Christmas Market will be on again this year on Sunday 23rd November at the Ag College Gym.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Harry Crowe, Killyan on winning this week’s 50/50 draw of €614. Thank you for your continued support, everyone.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Laraine Brennan, Kilmore who won €642 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 18th October.
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