The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 13th January, 7.30pm – Johnny Delaney 5th Anniversary
Sunday 14th January, 10.30am – Bryde Heavey, Hermitage and Galway 1st Anniversary
Monday 15th January, 9.30am
Tuesday 16th January, 7.30pm
Friday 19th January, 7.30pm – Jackie Gately Months Mind
Saturday 20th January, 7.30pm – Mary & Francie Finneran
Sunday 21st January, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 14th January, 9.30am – Tom Heavey Anniversary
Sunday 21st January, 9.30am
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 14th January, 11.30am – Deceased members of the Turley and Tully families
Wednesday 17th January, 7pm
Friday 19th January, 7pm – Deceased members of The Britton Family, Kilclough: Thomas, Mary Ellen, Patrick and John Francis
Sunday 21st January, 11.30am – Mary Lohan, Cloonkeen
The Parochial house can be contacted on a Monday or Thursday mornings only on 090-6624637.
Please pray for the repose of the soul Nora Moore’s sister, Kathleen who passed away on 19th December, 2023.
Please remember in your prayers Peg Leavy (nee Naughton) Scotland, Manchester and formerly of Abbeygrey Ballygar, sister of Ita Farrell Ballaghlea, who died recently.
- Star of the Sea Retreat & Conference Centre – Programme for 2024 – A full programme of events, retreats and courses is now available to browse in www.staroftheseacentre.com Events of interest include, Retreats for Women and Men; Healing Retreats; Scripture and Bible Retreats and Courses; Six Day Summer Preached Retreats; Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat; Finding God in the Mess Retreat; Iconography Courses; Beginning Experience Courses; AA Retreats and much more. If you have any queries, please contact Frank or Louise at staroftheseacentre@gmail.com
- Ballygar NS – enrolling for September 2024 – Ballygar NS are delighted to announce that we will be accepting enrolments from Monday 15th January. All are welcome to attend our Enrolment Evening which will take place on Wednesday 31 January at 7.30pm. If you would like any further information please feel free to contact us:- 09066 24951 / info@ballygarns.com. We look forward to welcoming you!
- BNT Social Services – has reopened for the new year. Every Friday in the Old School, Ballygar a hot meal and some great company awaits you. For enquiries contact Social Services on 090-6624034.
- BNT Youth Club – is back for the new year. Every Friday from 6.30 to 8pm for 1st & 2nd years then 8.30 to 10pm from 3rd years to Leaving Certs. Come down enjoy some pool, darts, table tennis and much more. Shake of the stress and hassle of the week with some good friends all for the cover fee of €2!
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s winner Padraig Keavney Mountbellew on winning €536. Next week’s draw will be in the Thatch. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Grace & Gavin Finnerty, Ballinamore Bridge who won €609 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 Saturday 13th January in Hughes.
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Bank Details – anyone wishing to Contribute by Direct Debit please use the following:
Ballygar Church – IBAN: IE02 BOFI 90370130537474
Newbridge Church – IBAN: IE87 BOFI 90370155385307
Toghergar Church: IBAN: IE41 BOFI 90370192573219
Priests Collection – IBAN: IE10 BOFI 90370172690426
When contributing by direct debit please include name in payment details thank you
Ballygar Offertory Collection €720.00
Toghergar Offertory Collection €300.00
Newbridge Offertory Collection €1,000.00
Received with thanks