Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH – 4th Sunday of Easter
Saturday 25th April, 7.30pm – Matt Farrell 1st Anniversary
Sunday 26th April, 10.am – World day of Prayer for Vocations
Monday 27th April, 10am
Tuesday 28th April, 7.30pm
Thursday 30th April, 10am
Friday 1st Mary, 7.30pm
Saturday 2nd May, 7.30pm – Gerry Tierney 1st Anniversary
Sunday 3rd May, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: April 25th & 26th Mike Lohan & Adrian Keegan
May 2nd & 3rd Hugh McArdle & Mike Lohan
ROTA FOR READERS April 25th & 26th Mary Doyle & Patricia McArdle
May 2nd & 3rd Jim Grogan & Laraine Brennan
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 26th April, 9.30am
– Teresa & Paddy Hannon and deceased family members of the Hannon and Quinn families
- Bob & Tess Kelly and grandson Philip Connolly.
Sunday 3rd May, 9.30am – Philip Egan Months Mind
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday, 26th April, 11.30am – Good Shepherd Sunday
– PJ Lynch, Toomard Month’s Mind
Wednesday 29th April, 8pm – Brigid and Pake and Gerard Noone, Rookhill, and deceased members of the Noone and Hynes families
Friday 1st May, 8pm – Helena Hynes Greally
Sunday 3rd May, 11.30am
– Pakie and Julia Kenny, Bridget and Larry Kenny, Rushestown;
– Frank Kelly, Cloughbrack, and deceased members of the Quinn and Kelly families;
– Josephine Ward, Kilcoosh
Sick and Housebound – Fr. Douglas will visit on Friday 1st May . If you or a family member would like Fr. Douglas to visit, please call on 09-6624637.
- Dioceses Of Achonyr & Elphin Pilgrimage To Lourdes – Assisted Pilgrim Section The Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 28th August, 2026 to the 2nd September, 2026 inclusive, under the leadership of Bishop Kevin Doran. Pilgrimage Highlights includes Mass at the Grotto, Torchlight and Blessed Sacrament Processions, Anointing of the Sick, Water Ceremony. Flights ex Knock Airport. The Pilgrimage includes the Assisted Pilgrim Section. Those who travel as part of the Assisted Pilgrim Section will stay in Accueil Notre Dame, which is situated near the Grotto and Sanctuary area. They will be cared for by the Diocesan Pilgrimage Care Team whilst in Lourdes. Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim Section and full details are available from Very Rev. Ray Milton, P.P., Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. (Telephone – 090 6661115). Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 11th June 2026. All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 016852244 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
- Youth Section Dioceses of Achonry & Elphin Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 28th August 2026 to the 2nd September 2026 inclusive. Nominations for the Youth Section are being sought from parishes for young people to participate in the Pilgrimage. Nominees aged between 17 and 20 are welcome to participate. Nominees must be 17 years or over on the 20th August 2026. Youth must be nominated through their Priest/Chaplain. Forms are available from the local parish office. All nominees will be representing their parish and expected to participate fully in the Pilgrimage Itinerary. Full details are included on the Nomination Form. Closing date for receipt of completed nominations is the 24th May, 2026.
- The first 5 Saturday Devotions will continue on Saturday 2nd May, 2026 in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar beginning with Rosary at 7pm.
- ENCOUNTER WEEKEND DONEGAL, Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. 6.00pm – 10.30pm Friday 5th June. 9.00am – 10.30pm. Saturday 6th June. Expect to experience the presence of God through the celebration of the Sacraments, Spirit-led worship, inspiring talks, healing service, and fellowship. Come and be refreshed and empowered by the Holy Spirit and learn from the Saints how to live the lifestyle God intended you to live. Keynote Speakers: Patrick Reis: co-founder and Executive Director of Encounter Ministries USA & Fr. Patrick Gonyeau who serves with the U.S. Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in Ohio. Bookings at https://encounterschoolofministrydoneg.regfox.com/encounter-conference-donegal For more info, email donegal@encounterschool.org.
- Medjugorje Pilgrimage 21–28 Oct 2026 | From Knock – €915 (Single Supplement €170)
Limited availability – book early to avoid disappointment and experience a truly life-changing pilgrimage. Spiritual Director: Fr. John Keane. Includes flights, accommodation, meals & programme.
- Easter Garden in Ballygar Church – Parishioners are welcome to bring fresh flowers to the Easter Garden in Ballygar church. Vases of water are provided.
- Meeting of Mountbellew Active Retirement Association will take place on Monday night the 4th May at 8 p.m. in the Pastrol Centre, Mountbellew. New members welcome
- Next feet Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 30th of April. To book an appointment call Deirdre 0863612578.
- Raffle of Harley Davidson Motorbike 883 Sportster in aid of Galway Hospice Foundation in memory of Assumpta Creaven nee Lydon Annagh, Ballymacward. Motorbike can be viewed in TK Car Sales,Carnmore. Draw will take place at Yeats Lodge, Peterswell on Saturday May 9th with music and refreshments on the night. All welcome. Tickets €10 can be bought online before May 2nd @ www.idonate.ie/raffle/harleydavidson or locally from friends and family. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
- Next Mountbellew Show Committee meeting Thursday 30 April 2026, Mountbellew Pastoral Centre, 9.00 pm. We are looking for new members. Please contact 087 6711246 for more information.
- Ballygar parent, baby and toddler group resumes every Tuesday morning at the new time of 10am-12pm in the Old Schoolhouse Ballygar. New members always welcome. For more information contact Danielle on 0871377908.
- Newbridge Annual Village Clean-Up will be held over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Bags and Gloves will be distributed after 11.30 mass on Sunday, the 26th of April. A Skip for the collection of rubbish will be in the Shiven Inn Car Park. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Martin Heavey who won €586 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 winner of the Ballygar Tidy Towns & St Brendan’s LFC lotto Martin Mannion, Latvia who won €656. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw is in Morans Saturday 25th April.
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