ST MARYS CHURCH – The Baptism of the Lord
Saturday 10th January, 7.30pm – Bernie McInerney and deceased family members of the McInerney & Brehony families and also remember Nancy Kelly whose anniversary is at this time
Sunday 11th January, 10.30am – Baptism of the Lord
Monday 12th January, 10am – Special Intention
Tuesday 13th January, 7.30pm
Thursday 15th January, 10am
Friday 16th January, 7.30pm –Healing Mass and Anointing of the Sick
Saturday 17th January, 7.30pm
Sunday 18th January, 10.30am – Tom Neary Anniversary
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: 10th & 11th January, 2026 – Tommy Fallon & Michael Kelly
17th & 18th January, 2026 – Aaron Roche & Neil Geraghty
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 11th January, 9.30am – John Naughton
Sunday 18th January, 9.30am
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 11th January, 11.30am – Deceased members of the Larkin and Deane families;
Paddy Cunningham, Tom Cunningham and deceased members of the Cunningham, Turley
and Fitzmaurice families.
Wednesday 14th January, 7pm
Friday 16th January, 7pm – Noel Dowd – Month’s Mind
Sunday 18th January, 11.30am – Mary Lohan, Cloonkeen
Please remember in your prayers Joe Breslin, Mountbellew, father of Mark and John Breslin. Also remember John Lawlor, Caltra father of Mary Shaughnessy, Ballygar. May they rest in peace.
- St Mary’s Choir, Vincent de Paul Collection – Many thanks to all who attended our annual Carol Service and contributed so generously to our Vincent de Paul Collection on Sunday, December 21st. The amount raised was €1,8505.05. Many thanks again.
- Come & Sing with Cór Comáin – thinking of joining a choir? Join Cór Comáin for a relaxed Come & Sing workshop and experience our choral music, rehearsal style, and welcoming community. All singers, men and women, are welcome.
Thursday 15th January, 7.30–9.00pm, Roscommon Arts Centre. Email corcomain@gmail.com to book your place. - The AGM of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement Association will be held in the Pastoral Centre, Mountbellew on Monday January 12th at 8pm. We look forward to a good attendance.
- 8 Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, 8pm 8th January, online – Join Mary Lally for an 8-week online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course designed to help you reduce stress, sleep better and feel more grounded in daily life. The programme costs €22 and includes weekly guided practices and simple tools you can use at home. To book your place or find out more, contact Mary Lally 087 276 4539.
- Beginner line dance classes for adults, starting on Tuesday 13th January, 8-9pm in Mountbellew Pastoral Centre., 6 weeks for €50 or €10 pay as you go. Contact Erin for further details 0876407010.
- DUNMORE BINGO – Dunmore Community Council Bingo will take place on Sunday January 11th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm. Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot on forty-five calls or less. 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. We wish all our players a prosperous and lucky New Year.
- Yoga with Petra returns on Wednesdays commencing 14th January in the Courthouse. First session 6pm to 7pm, second session 7.15pm to 8.15pm. For further details please contact Petra on 0868257322
- Courthouse Cafe… Enjoy a relaxed, comfortable friendly atmosphere at the Courthouse Cafe. Join us for homemade soup, brown bread, scones, cakes and freshly brewed tea and coffee served by local volunteers. Opening Times Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm; Saturday: 10am to 1pm.
- Newbridge Ladies Club first meeting for this year in Newbridge Hall on Tuesday next January 13th. at 8.30pm. We will discuss plans for the coming year. We would love new members – no age limit. Bring a friend.
- Health & Fitness – Starting January 2026 – 4 week introduction Wednesdays 10am – 12pm, Old School, Ballygar F42 YA62 – Bookings via mobile:0852521200, rachel.feeney@gretb.ie or fetchcourses.ie -code464876
- MS Excel Beginners Course – Learn about spreadsheets and excel features. Starts Tuesdays 4-6 pm Old School, Ballygar F42 YA62 – Bookings via mobile:0852521200, rachel.feeney@gretb.ie or fetchcourses.ie -code433122
- At a recent Shearfest Committee meeting it was decided to launch Shearfest 2026 on Saturday 10th January with a dance, music & raffle in the Malthouse, Mountbellew. All proceeds will go to ” Building for Children”. Admission on door. Shearfest 2026 will take place on the weekend of 30 & 31st May (Bank Holiday weekend) – top bands will appear, family entertainment & lots more.
- Living Well Programme – Free HSE programme of workshops for people with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. Commences Thursday 22nd January at 10.30am in the Cube Building Roscommon Town. Further details: 098 419 50.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations on winning this week’s 50/50 draw Hernie Livingston c/o Fr. Tommy Conway who won €561. The proceeds of the next draw will go to Shiven Rovers FC Fun Run, in aid of East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support and Shiven Rovers FC. Thank you for your continued to everyone at home & abroad.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to week’s winners of the Ballygar Tidy Towns & St Brendan’s LFC lotto Kelly McDonnell, Mountbellew who won €657. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in The Thatch Saturday 10th January.
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