The Baptism of the Lord
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 11th January, 7.30pm – John Clarke, Killeroran
Sunday 12th January, 10.30am – Tom Neary
Monday 13th January, 9.30am
Tuesday 14th January, 7.30pm
Friday 17th January, 7.30pm – Nora Doyle, Kilmore and deceased family members
Saturday 18th January, 7.30pm – Johnny Delaney
Sunday 19th January, 10.30am – Anna Huges and deceased family members
St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors – Jan 11th & 12th Pat Gunning & Pat McDonagh
Jan 18th & 19th Brian Finneran & Mike Lohan
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 12th January, 9.30am – Kitty Quinn, Ballinlass
Sunday 19th January, 9.30am
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 12th January, 11.30am – The Baptism of the Lord – Dominic and Chrissie Hegarty, Cornaveigh, Creggs, Mary Bridget Duke (née Hegarty), Castlecoote, John and Sarah Hegarty, Cornaveigh and Laurence Murray, Kilclough
Wednesday 15th January, 7pm
Friday 17th January, 7pm
Sunday 19th January, 11.30am – Eoghan Farrell, Dublin;
Barbara Gay Doerhing, USA
Fr. Douglas will be on annual leave for the month of January, 2025. The Parochial house can be contacted on a Monday or Thursday mornings only on 090-6624637.
Please remember in your prayers Johnny Geraghty, Kilmore may his soul rest in peace.
- The 5 First Saturdays of each month, Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.45pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion. The next Saturday will be the 4th January, 2025. Confession within 21days.
- The Social & Resource Centre (Old School) will close for maintenance work on the 23rd December and will reopen on the 20th January, 2025. Thank you for your understanding.
- BNT Youth Club – are your teens looking for somewhere to unwind after the school week? Why not come down to the Youth Club on a Friday evening. You will find pool and table tennis tables, darts, boards games and a great space to relax and enjoy some safe and quality fun with their friends The club runs every Friday night in the Old Town Hall, Ballygar. The first group starts at 7pm to 8.30 for 1st to 2nd years. From 3rd onwards starts at 8.45pm to 10.30pm.
- HRC Class 1985 – 40 Year Reunion organised for May 2025. Lots of good memories and 40 years of catching up on the night. Anyone not previously contacted please text Marie Kelly 086-8139305 for details.
- Yoga – 4 week term commencing 15th January 6pm to 7pm and 7.15pm to 8.15pm in The Courthouse, Ballygar. For further details, please contact Petra 0868257322.
- New 4-week term of Pilates starting Wednesday 8th in Athleague Community Centre @7pm also in Newbridge Hall @8:30pm. Suitable for all ages & abilities. Everyone welcome, text Bonnie 0872238237 for more information.
- Dunmore Community Council Bingo will take place this Sunday, January 12th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm. Lots of Prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot. Draw for a free double book, single book, lucky line sheet and jackpot sheet. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval all are welcome.
- Moylough Heritage Society are honoured to welcome, Dr Elizabeth Dawson to Moylough hall on Fri 31st Jan @8pm. Dr Dawson will give a talk on the life and legacy of St Bridgid, who’s 1500-year Anniversary is on Sat 1st Feb. This is a free event and all are welcome. Doors open at 7.30pm.
- Active Retirement Meeting The AGM of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 13th January at 8pm. New members welcome.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Margaret Conway Garvey on winning €627 in the 50/50 draw.Well done to Nonie Keating Mountbellew on winning €100 voucher for The Shiven Inn. Congratulations to the Gately family, c/o Francis Mitchell on winning €530 in this week’s 50/50 draw. We at NAC really appreciate all of your support every week.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Marian Cunniffe, Dysart who won €662 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 Kennys, Saturday 11th January.
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Ballygar Collection 5th €675.00, 6th €385.00
Toghergar Collection €350.00
Newbridge Collection 5th €725.60, 6th €190.00
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