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ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 15th Feburay,7.30pm – Paul Kilgarriff
Sunday 16th February, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 17th February, 9.30am
Tuesday 18th February, 7.30pm
Thursday 20th February, 9.30pm
Friday 21st February, 7.30pm – Teresa Mullan and deceased family members
Saturday 22nd – Baptism
Saturday 22nd February, 7.30pm – Tess & Christy Byrne and deceased family members
Sunday 23rd February, 10.30am – Annie Keegan Anniversary
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 16th February, 9.30am
Sunday 23rd February, 9.30am
Please pray for Jude Mitchell late of Triehill who passed away in England recently.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 16th February, 11.30am. – Fr. Peter Mockler, Woodbrook and Mississippi; Jim, Padraic and Tom Burke, Summerhill
Wednesday, 19th February, 7 p.m.
Friday, 21st February, 7 p.m. – Mark and Mary Crehan and their daughter, Mary
Sunday, 23rd February, 11.30 a.m. – Kate and Andy Kelly, Ballinacor, and deceased members of the Kelly families; Pete and Mary Mannion, Ballinacor, and deceased members of the Mannion and Somers families
Please also remember Damien Mahon, late of Sligo and brother of Bernie Horan, Pound Road. May they rest in peace.
- – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35 year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
- Government Humanitarian Assistance forms are available for those affected by the recent and ongoing power outages -at the Old School Building, The Square, Ballygar. Assistance can be given with forms. Open Monday– Friday.
- – Young Pioneers & Accompanying Adults Annual Retreat takes place in Donamon Castle on Saturday, 15th February. More details @ www.elphindiocese.ie/youth-retreat . All welcome but booking essential.
- – Marriage Enrichment Weekend – Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland welcome you to their next Marriage Enrichment Weekend from Friday 28th – 30th March at Knock, Co. Mayo. The Catholic Marriage Enrichment Programme offers a weekend experience that helps couples enhance their communication and deepen their love for each other and provides a broader and deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage. For further details, see www.marriageencounter.ie
- A public meeting, organized by the local community, will be held to discuss the proposed wind farm in the surrounding areas of Ballyforan, Ballygar, and Ahasaragh. This event will provide valuable information and give local residents an opportunity to voice any concerns regarding the development of windmills in the area. Details: Date: Monday, 17th February 2025, Time: 20:30, Location: The hall, Ballyforan. This meeting is open to all members of the community, especially those who may be affected by the proposed development. It will be an opportunity to better understand the project and discuss potential impacts. We encourage you to attend, ask questions, and share your thoughts. We look forward to seeing you there!
- – Moylough Heritage Society will host a talk in Moylough Hall by Dr Elizabeth Dawson, lecturer in history Carlow College. Title: “St Brigit: forging an early medieval saint’’. This event takes place on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm. All are welcome. Refreshments served. Talk supported by Galway Co Council.
- available in Ballinamore Bridge please call 087 3577211 for further information.
- is Thursday 20th February. Call Deirdre 09096 23430 to book appointment.
- – Mountbellew parade will take place on 17th March at 12 midday, starting at the Mart on Ballygar road. If anyone would like to enter a float, applications can be picked up at Henrys Bar or you can contact any committee member for an application. Entries close on 10th March. stpatricksdaymountbellew@gmail.com
- return to the stage in Caltra Community Centre on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th February 2025 at 8.30 pm for Three nights with their 3 Act comedy ‘ That Family Feeling ‘ by Joseph Cassidy. Good night guaranteed.
- will hold an enrolment evening for parents only at the school on Tuesday 18th February at 7pm.
- 50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Ciara Flynn Newbridge on winning €781 in this week’s 50/50 draw. Thank you for your continued support & to all the businesses for their support every week.
- – Congratulations to this week’s winner Tommy Hannon, Mount Talbot who won €637 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 15th February to include a Valentine’s hamper.
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