Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.

BALLYGAR CHURCH

7^th Sunday of Easter

Saturday 20^th May, 730pm – Mary & Tom Carty anniversary.

Sunday 21^st May, 10.30am – Ascension of the Lord

Monday 22^nd May, 9.30am – Special Intention

Tuesday 23^rd May, 7.30pm

Thursday 25^th May, 9.30am

Thursday 25^th May, Colaiste Mhuire Graduation Mass

Friday 26^th May, 7.30pm

Saturday 27^th May, 7.30pm – Katie & Pake Mannion, Hermitage

Sunday 28^th May, 10.30am – Pentecost Sunday

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 21^st May, 9.30am – Ascension of the Lord

Sunday 28^th May, 9.30am – Pentecost Sunday

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Saturday 20^th May, 10.30am – Josephine Ward, Kilcoosh – Month’s Mind

Sunday 21st May, 11.30am – The Ascension of the Lord, First Holy Communion – Windfield N.S, Paddy McDermott, Lissavruggy – anniversary

Wednesday 24th May, 8pm – Mass for Examination Students

Friday 26^th May, 8pm

Sunday 28th May, 11.30am – Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Envelopes, which go towards our Priest’s salaries, are available in the Sacristy.  Collectors please collect and distribute during the coming week.

Congratulations to the children of Ballygar NS who have eceived the sacrament of First Holy Communion.  To their parents and teachers who help them prepare for this sacrament, thank you.

• ELPHIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – ASSISTED PILGRIM SECTION – The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 23rd August 2023 to the 28th August, 2023 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 Elphin 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 Friday, 16th June 2023.  All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
• Novena for Life – the Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Tuesday 23rd May to the Feast of the Visitation on Wednesday 31st May. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Visit www.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers which will also be posted on facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena and @ChooseLifeIRL on Twitter. This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.  You can also read the Bishops’ recent statement about the review of the Health Act 2018 (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) on www.elphindiocese.ie
• Exam Mass at Knock Shrine – For all students preparing for exams and their families. Take some time out from your studies for a quiet moment to ask for God’s strength and guidance as you move through your exam period. Bing your pencil case to have it blessed. June 5th, 7.30pm, Knock Basilica.
• Ballygar Ladies Club – meet next Thursday 25th May @ 8pm in The Courthouse. Guest speaker Lauren Naughton, Chartered Physiotherapist. All ladies welcome. Admission €3. 
• North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Mega Autojumble – takes place on Sunday 28th May starting at 9am in Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, Glenamaddy, F45 VP66.  Up to 50 autojumble stands in attendance.  Indoor and outdoor spaces.  Catering provided on the day.  Traders by invitation only.  Insurance must be provided prior to the event.  Contact Danny on 087 2510622 or 086 8510445 / Paul 086 4088466.  Email: NorthGalwayVintage@gmail.com
• “Time for Tea with Ballaghlea National School” –  On Saturday, 10th June, between 4-6pm, Ballaghlea National School will host a Tea Party in the Mattie McDonagh Centre.  Tickets for this fundraiser are 10euro.  All tickets purchased (whether you attend or do not attend) will be entered into a raffle for amazing prizes   Come and have a cup of tea with Ballaghlea! All welcome!
• The Annual Walk of Remembrance to reflect on the victims of An Gorta Mór will take place on Sunday May 21st starting in The Square Mountbellew at 6:30 pm and ending at the site of the Workhouse (Colaiste an Chreagain).   All are invited to take part in the walk to remember family and neighbours who suffered during those dark times.  This year we will have special guests from Australia whose ancestors were evicted in 1846 from their homes in Ballinlass. Donations can be made to Trocáire, Red Cross, Concern, St Vincent de Paul or a charity of your choice via their websites in memory of our ancestors and neighbours.  More information: Martin Curley 089 416 4830
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Sophie, Emma & Meghan Kelly c/o Eileen O’Connell on winning €410.Next week’s draw in The Thatch Ballygar.Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Noreen & Eileen Burke, Killeroran who won €565 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Hamper winner Alex Kelly, Ballygar. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw Saturday 20th May in Hughes.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €715.00,

 Toghergar Offertory Collection €295.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €790.00

Received with thanks

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.

BALLYGAR CHURCH

5^th Sunday of Easter

Saturday 6^th May, 7.30pm – Pake Lohan, Martin Coleman months mind

Sunday 7^th May, 10.30am – Special Intentions

Monday 8^th May, 9.30am

Tuesday 9^th May, 7.30pm

Thursday 11^th May, 9.30am

Friday 12^th May, 7.30pm

Saturday 13^th May, – Ballygar NS First Holy Communion

Saturday 13^th May, 2pm – Baptism

Saturday 13^th May, 7.30pm – Kathleen & Pakie Cuffe and also remember Leo Flynn, his son Francie and deceased family members.

Sunday 14^th May, 10.30am

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 7^th May, 9.30am – Day of Prayer for Vocations

Sunday 14^th May, 9.30am – Dolly and Martin Heavey, John and Pake Heavey and deceased family members of the Heavey and Fallon families.

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 7^th May, 11.30am – Frank Kelly, Cloughbrack, and deceased members of the Kelly and Quinn families; Mary Kate Crehan (née Fitzmaurice), Tansy Village, and Sheila Crehan, Everett, USA; Jimmy and Teresa Lyons, Curraghduff, and deceased members of the Lyons and Collins families.

Wednesday 10th May, 8pm

Friday 12th May, 8pm

Sunday 14th May 11.30am. – Andrew Quinn, Ballaghlea; Deceased members of the Lohan family, Killyan.

St. Mary’s Church Ballygar – we would be very grateful if any parishioners would like to donate or contribute to new altar linens and Priests vestments.  It has been a considerable length of time since these have been purchased.  All donations would be most gratefully received.  Please contact Fr. Doughlas.

• Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – Youth Section Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 23rd August 2023 to the 28th August, 2023.  Nominations from parishes throughout the Diocese are being sought for young people to participate in the Youth Section. Nominees aged between 17 and 20 are welcome to participate.  Nominees must be 17 years or over on the 22nd August, 2023.  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 14th May, 2023.
• Knock Shrine Youth Volunteers – VAKS stands for Volunteer at Knock Shrine and is for young people in TY, 5th year, and Leaving Cert that runs over July and August. VAKS gives young people an opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, to learn more about their faith, to meet new people, gain new skills, and of course, to have fun. We do this, simply put, by assisting the pilgrim. Our VAKS join us from about 5:30pm on a Friday and stay here with the Youth Ministry team until around 6pm on Sunday. We volunteer together, we eat together, we hangout as a group in the evenings watching movies and playing games. We have accommodation here for our VAKS and provide all meals and snacks. Application form available at www.knockshrine.ie/support-programmes/youth-programmes/
• Our Lady of Fatama Feast Day 13^th May – Public Rosary Rally, Ballygar Church Car park at 4pm.  We encourage you all to join us this is one of over 500 such Rosary Rallies across the country.
• Killyan Graveyard Committee – We have the benefit of the 50/50 Draw for the month of May. We would really appreciate your support in purchasing 50/50 tickets over those four weekends.  Alternatively, a yearly subscription with the opportunity to win every weekend is also available.  (Contact Jack Lohan 087-061-7168, Carmel Gavin 086 839-9651 or Sean Doyle -087-768-8666).  We will have our annual Mass in August and – in anticipation of the usual huge crowds who attend – your support will enable the hiring of a professional sound system, marquee and managing insurance costs for that most important event as well as helping to keep our Graveyards looking their best and a fitting place of rest for our departed loved ones. May they rest in peace.  Your support is and will be very much appreciated.  Thank you from the Committee.
• BNT Le Chéile Benevolent Fund – exists to provide assistance to those in our community that are in need, as a consequence of sickness, accident or other crisis.  This Benevolent Fund also supports local initiatives which are of benefit to the local community. 

All applications and supporting documentation are accepted without prejudice and are treated as strictly private and confidential. Persons may request an application form for emergency assistance from Garda Pat Regan, Fr. Douglas John Zaggi, or by sending a confidential email to bntlecheile@outlook.com.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to drop us an email, or message one of our social media pages. 

• Cloonkeen/Toomard Group Water Scheme AGM -The Annual General Meeting of the Cloonkeen/Toomard Group Water Scheme will be held on Tuesday 9th May at 8.30 pm in Newbridge Social Centre. It is important that members of the scheme attend.
• Moylough Heritage – are hosting a Table Quiz on Friday May 12th at 8pm in Moylough hall. Tables of four €20. Raffle on the night.  Come along and enjoy a fun night for all the family.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Sarah, Alia& Regina Naughton, Ballygar on winning €411.Next week’s draw in The Shiven Inn.  Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available.  Next month Killyan Graveyard Committee host the draw for month of May &Thanks to Killyan Sportsfield committee for hosting it for month of April.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Conor & Luke McDermott, Creeveroe, Newbridge who won €520 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw Saturday 6th May in Fallons.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €795.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €300.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €887.00

Received with thanks

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.

Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 30, 2023 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

‘The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the flock; the gatekeeper lets him in, the sheep hear his voice, one by one he calls his own sheep and leads them out.’ (John 10: 3).  Just as the sheep know the voice of the Shepherd, we pray today – the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, that those whom are being called will recognise the voice of the Risen Lord in their hearts and will follow him to serve as a priest, deacon or religious.

BALLYGAR CHURCH

4^th Sunday of Easter

Saturday 29^th April, 7.30pm – Andy O’Malley remember Annamae, Joe and Annie Brannelly also Dianne Richardson daughter of Eileen Doyle on her 4^th Anniversary

Sunday 30^th April, 10.30am – Pake & Mary Lohan and deceased family members

Monday 1^st May, 9.30am

Tuesday 2^nd May, 7.30pm

Thursday 4^th May, 9.30am

Friday 5^th May, 7.30pm – Eamon Coffey recently deceased

Saturday 6^th May, 7.30pm – Pake Lohan, Martin Coleman months mind

Sunday 7^th May, 10.30am – Special Intentions

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 30^th April, 9.30am – Delia and Josie Carty Ballinalass

Sunday 7^th May, 9.30am

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 30th April, 11.30am – Helena Hynes Greally, Tonacor and Killyan

Wednesday 3^rd April, 8.15pm

Friday 5th April, 8.15pm – Pake and Delia Crehan, Keith Keane, Jonathan Crehan and deceased members of the Crehan and Moran families

Sunday 7th April, 11.30am – Frank Kelly, Cloughbrack, and deceased members of the Kelly and Quinn families; Mary Kate Crehan (née Fitzmaurice), Tansy Village, and Sheila Crehan, Everett, USA; Jimmy and Teresa Lyons, Curraghduff, and deceased members of the Lyons and Collins families.

SICK & HOUSEBOUND Fr. Douglas will visit the sick and housebound Friday 5^th May.  If any family member would like a visit, please call the Parochial House on 090-6624637.

REMINDER – any outstanding Holy Places or Trocaire monies, please return.

• Elphin Diocese’s 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg -will run from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June.  More details available at www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg or contact Justin on 087 6171526.
• Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – Youth Section Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 23rd August 2023 to the 28th August, 2023.  Nominations from parishes throughout the Diocese are being sought for young people to participate in the Youth Section. Nominees aged between 17 and 20 are welcome to participate.  Nominees must be 17 years or over on the 22nd August, 2023.  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 14th May, 2023.
• Legion of Mary Conference – ‘Who is She?’, a day-long Conference for Our Lady takes place Saturday 13th May in the DCU All Hallows’ campus from 9.30am – 4.30pm. Join us for insightful talks, prayer, Mass, good food and great company. What can we learn from early Irish Christian’s Marian devotion? And how can we love Jesus as His mother loved Him? Cost €30. For more information or to book contact mariaassumptadublin@gmail.com
• Knock Shrine Youth Volunteers – VAKS stands for Volunteer at Knock Shrine and is for young people in TY, 5th year, and Leaving Cert that runs over July and August. VAKS gives young people an opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, to learn more about their faith, to meet new people, gain new skills, and of course, to have fun. We do this, simply put, by assisting the pilgrim. Our VAKS join us from about 5:30pm on a Friday and stay here with the Youth Ministry team until around 6pm on Sunday. We volunteer together, we eat together, we hangout as a group in the evenings watching movies and playing games. We have accommodation here for our VAKS and provide all meals and snacks. Application form available at www.knockshrine.ie/support-programmes/youth-programmes/
•  Tús Community Work Initiative – The Tús programme, for those 12 months or more unemployed, is now taking-on participants for community work placements with host organisations in the locality. Completion of the scheme provides employers with evidence of work experience, a reference, and a CV. For more, phone 091 875732 or 087 9335477, or email tusadmin@grd.ie. 
• Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar-75th Anniversary Book –  We would greatly appreciate if you could forward us your memories of your schooldays in Coláiste Mhuire. If you have any old photos of school tours, sports events, music events, homework copies, school reports or school memories that you would be willing to share we would be very grateful. We would also welcome the submission of articles recounting your memories. They can be dropped into our school office or sent in on Facebook or sent by email to schoolmemories@cmballygar.ie
• MONSTER AUCTION – Friends of Mountbellew Mart will host a Monster auction on Bank Holiday Monday 1st May at 12 noon to raise funds for the future development of the mart and associated community projects. Tel: (090)9679660
• Ballygar Community Playschool – As we are full for the coming year, Sept 2023 and have a waiting list, we are considering running an afternoon session, this would be based on demand.  If an afternoon session would be of interest, please contact Geraldine on 087-761-7578 or 090-6624123.
• Clothes Collection – All clean reusable clothing, shoes, belts and handbags.  NO DUVETS OR PILLOWS.  Please drop at the Old School Building, Market Square.  The clothes collection will run for the next two weeks. Thank you, Ballygar Learning Group
• Moylough Heritage – are hosting a Table Quiz on Friday May 12th at 8pm in Moylough hall. Tables of four €20. Raffle on the night.  Come along and enjoy a fun night for all the family.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Elizabeth Burke, Shanballymore on winning €392.  Next week’s draw in Hughes Ballinamore bridge. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week.  Next month Killyan Graveyard Committee host the draw for month of May &Thanks to Killyan Sportsfield committee for hosting it for month of April.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Kelly McDonnell, Ballygar who won €508 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw Saturday 29th April in Martins.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €835.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €400.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €1,129.00

Received with thanks

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.

BALLYGAR CHURCH

3^rd Sunday of Easter

Saturday 22^nd April, 7.30pm – Tess and Christy Byrne, daughters Mary, Josie and Bredge

Sunday 23^rd April, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 24^th April, 9.30am

Tuesday 25^th April, 7.30pm

Thursday 27^th April, 9.30am

Friday 28^th April, 7.30pm – Luke Daly and his father Joe and deceased family members

Saturday 29^th April, 12pm – Denise Farrell (Nee Naughton) Pound Road, Months mind

Saturday 29^th April, 7.30pm – Andy O’Malley remember Annamae, Joe and Annie Brannelly also Dianne Richardson daughter of Eileen Doyle on her 4^th Anniversary

Sunday 30^th April, 10.30am – Pake & Mary Lohan and deceased family members

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 23^rd April, 9.30am – Teresa & Paddy Hannon and deceased family members

Sunday 30^th April, 9.30am – Delia and Josie Carty Ballinalass

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 23rd April, 11.30 a.m. – Pakie Kenny, Rushestown; Bob Cunningham, Newbridge, Patrick Connolly, Creeveroe

Wednesday 26th April, 8.15pm

Friday 28th April, 8.15pm – Brigid, Patrick and Gerard Noone, Rookhill, and deceased family members

Sunday 30th April, 11.30am – Helena Hynes Greally, Tonacor and Killyan

• Suggested Prayer of the Faithful for Vocations – Third Sunday of Easter – April 23, 2023 – Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?’  (Luke 24:32) The disciples on the road to Emmaus discerned a burning in their hearts after their encounter with the Risen Lord.  We pray for all who are discerning their vocational call to serve as a priest, deacon or religious that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit.
• Online Preparation for Parents and Guardians of First Holy Communion Candidates – Three of our “Partners in the Gospel” Catechists in Sligo – Bernie, Gerard and Mary – would like to invite parents and guardians of First Holy Communion candidates, if they wish, to a preparation session, via zoom, on Monday 24th April at 8pm.  This follows on from the success of similar online sessions the catechists offered throughout the pandemic.  Registration is not required – simply join on the evening via the link available at www.elphindiocese.ie or use Meeting ID: 882 2677 1488 and Passcode: 595422.  
• Legion of Mary Conference – ‘Who is She?’, a day-long Conference for Our Lady takes place Saturday 13th May in the DCU All Hallows’ campus from 9.30am – 4.30pm. Join us for insightful talks, prayer, Mass, good food and great company. What can we learn from early Irish Christian’s Marian devotion? And how can we love Jesus as His mother loved Him? Cost €30. For more information or to book contact mariaassumptadublin@gmail.com
• Knock Shrine Youth Volunteers – VAKS stands for Volunteer at Knock Shrine and is for young people in TY, 5th year, and Leaving Cert that runs over July and August. VAKS gives young people an opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, to learn more about their faith, to meet new people, gain new skills, and of course, to have fun. We do this, simply put, by assisting the pilgrim. Our VAKS join us from about 5:30pm on a Friday and stay here with the Youth Ministry team until around 6pm on Sunday. We volunteer together, we eat together, we hangout as a group in the evenings watching movies and playing games. We have accommodation here for our VAKS and provide all meals and snacks. Application form available at www.knockshrine.ie/support-programmes/youth-programmes/
• Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar-75th Anniversary Book –  We would greatly appreciate if you could forward us your memories of your schooldays in Coláiste Mhuire. If you have any old photos of school tours, sports events, music events, homework copies, school reports or school memories that you would be willing to share we would be very grateful. We would also welcome the submission of articles recounting your memories. They can be dropped into our school office or sent in on Facebook or sent by email to schoolmemories@cmballygar.ie
• Annual General Meeting of Ballygar Tidy Towns will take place on Saturday, May 6th at 8:30pm in the courthouse, Ballygar. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated.
• Active Retirement Meeting – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday the 1st May at 8pm. All new members welcome.
• Ballygar Community Playschool – As we are full for the coming year, Sept 2023 and have a waiting list, we are considering running an afternoon session, this would be based on demand.  If an afternoon session would be of interest, please contact Geraldine on 087-761-7578 or 090-6624123.
• Roscommon Women’s Network – invites you to a FREE open day to explore opportunities of REUSE and REPAIR. At the event you will hear about our new flexible skill building ECCO programme and enjoy demonstrations with lunch included on the day. Join us on FRIDAY 28th APRIL in The Riverside Centre, Athleague, F42K685 from 10am – 1pm.  Contact 094 9621690 or 086 8099154 or email cycleup@rwn.ie for further details and register your interest.
• Clothes Collection – All clean reusable clothing, shoes, belts and handbags.  NO DUVETS OR PILLOWS.  Please drop at the Old School Building, Market Square.  The clothes collection will run for the next two weeks. Thank you, Ballygar Learning Group
• Ballygar Ladies Club – meeting next Thursday 27th April @ 8pm in the Courthouse.  Guest speaker from Citizens Information. All ladies welcome. Admission €3.
• Moylough Heritage – are hosting a Table Quiz on Friday May 12th at 8pm in Moylough hall. Tables of four €20. Raffle on the night.  Come along and enjoy a fun night for all the family.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Simon Carty on winning €341. Next week’s draw in the Mullins Mountbellew. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week. 
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Tom Naughton, High Street who won €506 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw.  Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets.  Next week’s draw Saturday 22nd April in An Tobar.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €1,265.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €445.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €709.36

Received with thanks

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.

BALLYGAR CHURCH

Palm Sunday

Saturday 1^st April, 7.30pm – Bredge Murphy

Sunday 2^nd April, 10.30am – Palm Sunday

Monday 3^rd April, 9.30am

Tuesday 4^th April, 7.30pm – Paddy Kilroy

Holy Thursday 6^th April, 7.30pm – Holy Thursday

Good Friday 7^th April, 11am – Station of the Cross in the Cemetery

Good Friday 7^th April, 3pm – Lords Passion

Holy Saturday 8^th April, 9pm

Easter Sunday 9^th April, 10.30am – Easter Sunday

Monday 10^th April, 9.30am

Tuesday 11^th April, 7.30pm – Bridie Devine Months Mind

Friday 14^th April, 7.30pm – Margaret  Michael Kinsley & deceased family members and son in law Padraic Lohan

Saturday 15^th April, 7.30pm – Mattie McDonagh

Sunday 16^th April, 10.30am – Michael Anthony Kelly

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 2^nd April, 9.30am – Palm Sunday

Holy Thursday 6^th April, 6pm

Good Friday 7^th April, 7pm – Stations of the Cross

Easter Sunday 9^th April, 9.30am

Sunday 16^th April, 9.30am

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 2nd April, 11.30am – Palm Sunday

Wednesday, 5th April, 8.00 p.m. – Tom Hannigan, Ballygar – 60th anniversary

Holy Thursday 6^th April, 8.30pm – The Lord’s Passion

Good Friday 7^th April, 3pm

Holy Saturday 8^th April, 8.30pm

Easter Vigil Easter Sunday 9^th April, 11.30am E

Easter Sunday Mass – Mary McLoughlin, Newbridge, Anniversary

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Toghergar Church 1^st April, 4pm

Ballygar Church 3^rd April, 4pm

Newbridge Church 4^th April, 4pm

Easter Envelopes to be distributed during the week.  This collection is for the Priests of the Parish.

TROCAIRE ENEVLOPES/BOXES          to be returned Holy Thursday.

SICK & HOUSEBOUND Fr. Douglas will visit the sick and housebound on Easter Monday the 10^th April, instead of Friday 7^th April, as this is Good Friday.  Call the Parochial House if you would like a visit on 090-6624637.

Please remember in your prayers Denise Farrell, may she rest in Peace.

• Good Friday Collection – Every Good Friday, a collection is taken up in parishes throughout the world to support the pastoral care of the Christian community the Holy Land and to safeguard and maintain the ‘Holy Places’ associated with the life of Jesus.  These sites are an essential part of our Christian heritage and your kind contribution helps to facilitate their maintenance for this and future generations.  Thank you. 
• Mass of Chrism – Bishop Kevin invites you to attend the Mass of Chrism this Wednesday 5th April at 7.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo.  During the Mass, Bishop Kevin will bless and consecrate the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick and the priests of the diocese will renew their commitment to their priestly ministry.  All are very welcome to attend. 
• Killyan Graveyard -Tidy Up for Easter – The grass in the New Graveyard has had its first cut of the season.  If you can spare an hour at 11.00am on Holy Saturday, please come and help with a general tidy up.  Please bring brushes, shovels and blowers, and help us to keep our Graveyard looking well, especially for Easter.  Many thanks.
• Reminder  Newbridge Easter Parade – on Easter Sunday at 3pm.  Calling on all station areas to have a float, local businesses, clubs & committees also.  This year in addition there is the strongest village competition (a team of 5 pulling a tractor with a minimum of one female) this takes place at 4pm.  Face painting also on the day.  Everyone come a long for a great day out.
• Solas FRC Ballygar Outreach Office: Upcoming Events:

• Easter Wreath Making Workshop on Tuesday the 4th April 10.30am to 12.30. Limited availability. Cost €10 per person. To book contact 085 252-1200 or email:bernieksolas2016@gmail.com
• Free Basic Computer/ Internet Skill course starting 18th April 2023, 4-6pm for 10 weeks, to book contact 085 2521200 or email:bernieksolas2016@gmail.com
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Anthony Kelly on winning €404.  Next week’s draw in the bridge bar Mountbellew. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week.  Next month Killyan Sportsfield host the draw for month of April &Thanks to the Tidy Towns committee for hosting it for month of March.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Anne Martin, Kilmore who won €512 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw Saturday 1st April in Hughes. There will also be a draw for 2 Easter Hampers.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €855.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €268.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €837.00

Received with thanks.

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.

BALLYGAR CHURCH

5^th Sunday of Lent

Saturday 25^th March, 7.30pm – John Fitzmaurice and deceased family members

Remember Mary Ellen & Paddy Tierney Cloonlyon

Sunday 26^th March, 10.30am – Chris Murray 2^nd Anniversary

Monday 27^th March, 9.30am

Tuesday 28^th March, 7.30pm

Thursday 30^th March, 9.30am

Friday 31^st March, 7.30pm – Annie Mannion Gately

Saturday 1^st April, 7.30pm – Bredge Murphy

Sunday 2^nd April, 10.30am – Palm Sunday

Adoration– during the month of March there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, every Friday at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.

Adult Confirmation – any adults who wish to be confirmed in our Parish, please contact Fr. Douglas or call the Parochial House within the next month 090-6624637.

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 26^th March, 9.30am – Tess, Bob Kelly& grandson Philip Connelly

Sunday 2^nd April, 9.30am – Palm Sunday

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Ellen Lohan, Gerry Lohan, Mary and Michael Glynn and Jimmy Crehan, Triehill

Sunday 26th March, 11.30am – Kitty Finneran, Killyan; John and Chris Hynes, Tyrur; Mary Ellen Martin, Ballinacor; Delia and John James Crehan, Windfield, and their daughter-in-law, Geraldine Crehan, Mary and Pake Burke, Rushestown; John Joe Crehan, Tansy Village.

Tuesday 28th March, 11am – Confirmation

Wednesday 29th March, 8pm

Friday 30th March, 8pm

Sunday 2nd April, 11.30am – Palm Sunday

Please remember in your prayers Ann Kelly, may she rest in peace.

CONFIRMATION IN NEWBRIDGE CHRUCH – will be celebrated on Tuesday 28^th March, at 11am.

• Mass of Chrism – Bishop Kevin invites you to attend the Mass of Chrism this Wednesday 5th April at 7.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo.  During the Mass, Bishop Kevin will bless and consecrate the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick and the priests of the diocese will renew their commitment to their priestly ministry.  All are very welcome to attend. 
• World Youth Day with Pope Francis – Bishop Kevin invites young people aged 18 – 35 to join him on pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal 31 July – 8 August 2023.  The cost is €850 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, WYD registration, city centre hotel accommodation for six nights in Lisbon plus two nights in Fatima.  Please support young adults from your parish to be part of this once in a lifetime experience with millions of young Catholics from across the world.  All the details and how to register are available at https://www.elphindiocese.ie/wyd2023.  Please contact Sheena at youth@elphindiocese.ie or Fr. Douglas 0892522120 if you have any queries.
• Accord – Accord is currently taking booking for Pre-Marriage courses. Please contact the Sligo Accord Centre at 071-9145641 or www.accord.ie The Pre-Marriage course should be booked at least 6-8 months before the wedding. Also, Marriage counselling services are available by contacting the Accord telephone number.  Accord is also recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation facilitators.  Marriage facilitators are part of a team that prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage.  Couples find our courses fun, engaging and very relevant, while facilitators gain valuable life skills.  If you are interested, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please contact marriagepreparation@accord.ie for more information.
• Lough Derg 2023 Pilgrimage Season –  the 3 day retreat is on from Thursday 1^st June until Monday the 15^th August, 2023.  The one day retreat starts Monday 1^st May, 2023.  For further details please contact Sanctuary of Saint Patrick, Pettigo, Co. Donegal www.loughderg.org, info@loughderg.org or +353(0)719861518.
• Solas FRC Ballygar Outreach Office: Upcoming Events:

• International Social Coffee Morning on Sunday 26th March @ 11.30am in the Old School Building, The Square, Ballygar. Social morning to meet with friends and new community members.     ALL WELCOME
• Easter Wreath Making Workshop on Tuesday the 4th April 10.30am to 12.30.       Limited availability. Cost €10 per person. To book contact 085 252 1200 or email:bernieksolas2016@gmail.com
• Free Basic Computer/ Internet Skill course starting 18th April 2023, 4-6pm for 10 weeks. To book contact 085 252 1200 or email:bernieksolas2016@gmail.com.
• Ballygar Ladies Group – will meet Thursday 30th March @ 8pm in The Courthouse. Guest speaker from Citizens Information. Admission €3. All ladies welcome.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Maeve O’Brien Ardeeven Newbridge on winning €454.Next week’s draw in Henry’s Bar Mountbellew. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Fionn & Harry Slyman, Ballyforan who won €517 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw Saturday 25th March in Kennys.

Ballygar St. Patricks Day €575/Offertory Collection €940.00

Toghergar St. Patricks Day €260.00/Offertory Collection €290.00

Newbridge St. Patricks Day €684.00Offertory Collection €805.00

Received with thanks.

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.

BALLYGAR CHURCH

4^th Sunday of Lent Mother’s Day

Saturday 18^th March, 7.30pm – Mattie Mulrooney & deceased family members, we also remember Joan Hernan whose anniversary is at this time

Sunday 19^th March, 10.30am – Mother’s Day, People of the Parish

Monday 20^th March, 9.30am

Tuesday 21^st March, 7.30pm

Thursday 23^rd March, 9.30am

Friday 24^th March, 7.30pm – Nonie & Arthur Healy, Cloonlyon

Saturday 25^th March – Marriage

Saturday 25^th March, 7.30pm – John Fitzmaurice and deceased family members

Remember Mary Ellen & Paddy Tierney Cloonlyon

Sunday 26^th March, 10.30am – Chris Murray 2^nd Anniversary

Adoration– during the month of March there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, every Friday at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.

Adult Confirmation – any adults who wish to be confirmed in our Parish, please contact Fr. Douglas or call the Parochial House within the next month 090-6624637.

Lentan TROCAIRE Boxes – in the porch, please take one.

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 19^th March, 9.30am – Mamie & Johnny Mannion, Ballinamore Bridge

Sunday 26^th March, 9.30am – Tess, Bob Kelly& grandson Philip Connelly

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 19^th March 11.30am – Maureen Nash (née Lohan), Lisquell and Loughrea;

Delia and Pake Kerrigan, Killyan, and deceased family members, especially Matt Lohan, Clooncunore and New York, who died recently. Peter and Andy Conheeney and deceased family members

Wednesday 22nd March, 7pm

Friday 24^th March, 7pm. – Patrick and Ellen Lohan, Gerry Lohan, Mary and Michael Glynn and Jimmy Crehan, Triehill

Sunday 26th March, 11.30am – Kitty Finneran, Killyan; John and Chris Hynes, Tyrur; Mary Ellen Martin, Ballinacor; Delia and John James Crehan, Windfield, and their daughter-in-law, Geraldine Crehan

CONFIRMATION IN NEWBRIDGE CHRUCH – will be celebrated on Tuesday 28^th March, at 11am.

• Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine – takes place on Tuesday, 28 March, starting at 11.00am and concluding with Mass at 2.30pm. Mass will be celebrated by the Award patron, Bishop McKeown. It is open to all 16-18 year-olds. 
• The Legion of Mary Acies Ceremony – ‘Consecration of Legionaries to Our Blessed Lady’. Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon town on Sunday 26th March 2023 at 4pm. Light refreshments afterwards at Gleeson’s Restaurant, The Square, Roscommon town.  All welcome.
• Connaught P.T.A.A. – Annual afternoon of prayer in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock, on Sunday 26^th March, from 3pm to 6pm.  Please try and have your Centre represented at this Afternoon of Prayer
• Mass of Chrism – Bishop Kevin invites you to attend the Mass of Chrism this Wednesday 5th April at 7.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo.  During the Mass, Bishop Kevin will bless and consecrate the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick and the priests of the diocese will renew their commitment to their priestly ministry.  All are very welcome to attend. 
• World Youth Day with Pope Francis – Bishop Kevin invites young people aged 18 – 35 to join him on pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal 31 July – 8 August 2023.  The cost is €850 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, WYD registration, city centre hotel accommodation for six nights in Lisbon plus two nights in Fatima.  Please support young adults from your parish to be part of this once in a lifetime experience with millions of young Catholics from across the world.  All the details and how to register are available at https://www.elphindiocese.ie/wyd2023.  Please contact Sheena at youth@elphindiocese.ie or Fr. Douglas 0892522120 if you have any queries.
• Accord – Accord is currently taking booking for Pre-Marriage courses. Please contact the Sligo Accord Centre at 071-9145641 or www.accord.ie The Pre-Marriage course should be booked at least 6-8 months before the wedding. Also, Marriage counselling services are available by contacting the Accord telephone number.  Accord is also recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation facilitators.  Marriage facilitators are part of a team that prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage.  Couples find our courses fun, engaging and very relevant, while facilitators gain valuable life skills.  If you are interested, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please contact marriagepreparation@accord.ie for more information.
• Building for Children – will hold their Annual General meeting on Friday 24th March at 8pm in Shiven Rovers club house.  Anyone interested in getting involved with the charity is welcome to attend.
• Sewing Machine –  Would anyone have a sewing machine they no longer use could they donate it.  Please contact Carmel.
• The Galway County Ploughing Match – takes place Sunday 19th March 2023 in Killyan Newbridge Co. Galway starting at 12 o’ clock.
• Moylough Ploughing Association – Meeting in O’Boyles Laught Tuesday March 21st at 9.30pm. Anyone wishing to plough in the confined class please attend the meeting.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Alan Crowe Killyan on winning €475.Next week’s draw in the Shiven Inn. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Laura & Sarah Kelly, Ballygar who won €603 and The Terrible Six c/o Niall Naughton who won the hamper in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw Saturday 18th March in Fallons.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €1,015.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €345.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €1,076.00

Received with thanks.

Apologies but at the moment Church TV is out of order and cannot be accessed.

The Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637.
BALLYGAR CHURCH
3rd Sunday of Lent
Saturday 11th March, 7.30pm – Phyllis & Seamie Flynn and deceased family members
Sunday 12th March, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 13th March, 9.30am
Tuesday 14th March, 7.30pm
Thursday 16th March, 7.30pm – Vigil Mass
Friday 17th March, 10.30am – St. Patricks Day
Saturday 18th March, 1pm – Bridget Mongan Months Mind
Saturday 18th March, 7.30pm – Mattie Mulrooney & deceased family members, we also remember Joan Hernan whose anniversary is at this time
Sunday 19th March, 10.30am – Mother’s Day, People of the Parish

Adoration– during the month of March there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, every Friday at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.
Adult Confirmation – any adults who wish to be confirmed in our Parish, please contact Fr. Douglas or call the Parochial House within the next month 090-6624637.

TOGHERGAR CHURCH
Sunday 12th March, 9.30am – Brid Mitchell Anniversary
Friday 17th March, 9.30am – St. Patricks Day
Sunday 19th March, 9.30am – Mamie & Johnny Mannion, Ballinamore Bridge

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH
Sunday 12th March, 11.30 am – Visit of Bishop Kopacz from Jackson, Mississippi
Wednesday 15th March, 7pm
Friday 17th March, 11.30am – St. Patrick’s Day Sunday,
Sunday 19th March 11.30am – Maureen Nash (née Lohan), Lisquell and Loughrea;
Delia and Pake Kerrigan, Killyan, and deceased family members, especially Matt Lohan, Clooncunore and New York, who died recently.
Peter & Andy Conheeney and deceased family members
CONFIRMATION IN NEWBRIDGE CHRUCH – will be celebrated on Tuesday 28th March, at 11am.

• Ballygar Library – Opens every Wednesday from 10am to 1.30pm and 2pm till 4pm and every Friday 2pm to 6.30pm. Call in and get the latest edition of your favourite author, if not there our wonderful Librarian Mary, can order it in for you. Also a large section of books for children from babies to teens!
• Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar-75th Anniversary Book – We would greatly appreciate if you could forward us your memories of your schooldays in Coláiste Mhuire. If you have any old photos of school tours, sports events, music events, homework copies, school reports or school memories that you would be willing to share we would be very grateful. We would also welcome the submission of articles recounting your memories. They can be dropped into our school office or sent in on Facebook or sent by email to schoolmemories@cmballygar.ie
• The Galway County Ploughing Match – hosted by the Kilconnell Ploughing Association will be held on the lands of Father Paddy Mockler by his kind permission on Sunday 19th March 2023. The venue is on Stubble ground at Killian, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Eircode H53 VF50. Loy competitors are welcome. On Saturday the 18th March 2023 at the same venue the Galway County Ploughing Association will hold a novice match, this competition is open to competitors between 16 and 35 years of age. Entrants of 16 years must have a tractor licence which must be presented on the day. This event is for those who have never ploughed competitively. All entries for both competitions to the County Secretary Bridget Higgins on 0872287108 and Assistant County Secretary Mairead Kelly on 0877776070 by Wednesday 15th March 2023. Ploughing will commence at 12 noon at both events.
• Shiven Rovers registration night – for the upcoming season will take place on Tuesday 14th March from 7pm to 9pm in the Clubhouse. Child being registered must also attend to sign the registration form. We would urge all to register on the night and before the leagues kick off to avoid any disappointment. Looking forward to a new season and wishing all the players and their respective teams the best of luck this year. Registration fees are as follows €40 for 1 child €80 for 2 children and €100 for 3 or more.
• Ballygar Hurling Club Victory Celebration Dinner Dance – is taking place on Saturday, 18th March in the Mattie McDonagh Centre. We are holding a final Ticket Sale Evening on Saturday, 11th March from 8 to 9pm in the Social Services Centre. If you can’t make it to the above, please contact any of the following for tickets: Paul Mahony: 083 4155218, Eric Walsh: 087 7508190, Enda Fitzmaurice: 087 2043740, Ronan Muldoon: 087 0962915. We are looking forward to celebrating a historic 2022.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Dom Doyle on winning €405.Next week’s draw in Hughes Ballinamore bridge. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Senan, Noah, Adam, Elia & Rachael, Boughill, Ballyforan who won €512 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw + St Patrick’s Day Hamper on Saturday 11th March in Martins.

Ballygar Diocesan Needs €400.00/Offertory Collection €935.00
Toghergar Diocesan Needs €110.00/ Offertory Collection €380.00
Newbridge Diocesan Needs €221.00/Offertory Collection €1,037.00
Received with thanks.

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm.

Our new Parish Priest, Fr. Douglas John Zaggi can be contacted

on 089-252-2120 or email bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com

BALLYGAR CHURCH

29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 15^th October, 7.30pm – Mary & Ned Hevehan

Sunday 16^th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish,

     Remember John Smith Anniversary (England)

Monday 17^th October, 9.30am

Tuesday 18^th October, 7.30pm – Bridie & John Looby

Thursday 20^th October, 9.30am

Friday 21^st October, 7.30pm

Saturday 22^nd October, 12pm – Josephine Nolan Months Mind

Saturday 22^nd October, 7.30pm – Margaret & Michael Hannon

Sunday 23^rd October, 10.30am – Mission Sunday, People of the Parish

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 16^th October, 9.30am – Matt Kilroy (California) & Cloonascarberry

Sunday 23^rd October, 9.30am – Tommy Lee and deceased family members of the Lee and Cormican Families.

 NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 16^th October, 11.30am – Paddy and Mary Hynes, Tonacor;

Tom and Mary Hannigan, Ballygar; Tommie and Agnes Crehan, Cloonshivna

Wednesday 19^th October, 7.00 pm

Friday 21^st October – No Mass

Sunday 23^rd October, 11.30 a.m. – Teresa Lyons, Curraghduff (First Anniversary), Jimmy Lyons and deceased members of the Lyons, Collins and Flynn families; Ann Kelly, Gurteen

Please note: Mass for All our Faithful Departed, especially those who went

home to God in the past twelve months, will be celebrated on Sunday, 20th November,

at 11.30 a.m.

Sick and housebound – those within our community with a family member either sick or housebound, who would like Fr. Douglas to visit, he would welcome an opportunity to visit and connect.  Please call the house on 090-6624637.

• Ballygar Carnival – Ballygar Carnival AGM takes place this Saturday, November 12th, in the Mattie McDonagh Centre at 8.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
• Elphin diocese’s Adult Faith Formation – Over coming weeks a number of parishes throughout the diocese will host a short in-person course entitled ‘Reading and Praying with St. Paul’.  More details available @ www.elphindiocese.ie/st-paul.  It’s a lovely course and I believe all who opt for it will find it very engaging, life-giving and enjoyable.
• ROSCOMMON THEO-TALKS – First session of Roscommon TheoTalks to be held on Wednesday, 19th October 7. 30pm-8.45pm in St Comán’s Wood Primary School, Conference Room, Roscommon Town (near church carpark). Theme: Living Christian Faith in Today’s World: What do the Gospels have to say to our world today? Speaker: Very Rev. Michael Drumm PP, Rosses Point.  All Welcome. For further information, please contact Una Feeley (Catechist) (0863805494); Fr. Pravin Dhason (0894523322) or email frpravin@yahoo.com

• The Legion of Mary – meet every Tuesday evening at 8.00pm in the Court House Ballygar.  We invite new members to come along.
• Colaiste Mhuire Ballygar –are running a PLC morning course in Healthcare Support and Special Needs Assisting beginning in mid-September.  Information on the course is available by contacting the school at 090-662-4740 or on the school website www.colaistemhuire.org.
• Rural Social Scheme – The Rural Social Scheme (RSS), which provides supplementary income support for farmers in receipt of social welfare payments in return for part-time employment in their community, is now open for applications. The Scheme has a variety of work placements to suit different interests and skills. For more details, phone 091 875732 or email tusadmin@grd.ie.
• Coláiste an Chreagáin will hold an Open Day for incoming First Year students 2023 -2024 on Saturday October 22nd from 10am to 1pm. We are inviting 4th, 5th and 6th year students along with their families to view our fabulous school where you will have an opportunity to meet staff and students through our guided tours. We want to support you in taking the next step in your Child’s education. Enrolment forms available on www.colaisteanchreagain.com or alternatively contact us at 09096 79231 / admin.cc@gretb.ie.
• MOYLOUGH TRACTOR RUN – Moylough Tractor Run in aid of Moylough Defibrillator Group will take place on Sunday 23rd October 2022.  Registration at 9.30am and departing from Moylough Church at 11am.  Entry €20.  Lots of sport prizes to be won.  For more information visit Moylough Defibrillation Group Facebook page http//:www.Facebook.com/Moyloughdefib/
• Kilkerrin Clonberne CE Scheme Vacancies – Vacancies on CE Schemes for a secretary in Glenamaddy, General Operatives and Environmental Workers and also for painters, carpenters, within Clonberne, Moylough and Barnaderg/Killererin areas.  If you are on long term unemployment and think you qualify, Contact: Martin Hennelly 087 2265711, Chris Dolan 085 1407687 or Patrick Stone 087 2478617.
• Ballygar Graveyard has undergone an extensive upgrade with further plans for footpaths to the new extension.  The works will include tarmacadam access to the extended area. There is further maintenance needed ie hedge cutting, weeding and attending to graves.  To assist with these works Ballygar Graveyard Committee would appreciate any donations towards these costs.  Donations can be lodged directly to Bank Account at Bank of Ireland Ballygar/Mountbellew BANIE60BOFI90370111591651

Ballygar Graveyard or by post to Mary Geraghty, Mount Mary, Ballygar, Co. Galway. Tel: 0876807275.  Thanking you in anticipation. 

• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – This weekend’s Ballygar Tidy Towns/St Brendan’s LFC 50/50 lotto will be postponed to Saturday week 15th October. All envelopes purchased for this weekend’s draw will be included next week. Prepaid envelopes will be included twice to cover the two weeks on the 15th.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €550.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €270.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €720.45

Received with thanks.

Ballygar masses can be accessed via the internet on churchtvballygar.ie or via the radio on 105.4fm.

Our new Parish Priest, Fr. Douglas John Zaggi can be contacted
on 089-252-2120 or email bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com

BALLYGAR CHURCH
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 1st October, 7.30pm – Nellie and Peter Raftery & deceased family members of the Raftery and Fahy families.
Sunday 2nd October 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 3rd October, 9.30am
Tuesday 4th October, 7.30pm
Thursday 6th October, 9.30am
Friday 7th October, 7.30pm – Legion of Mary, deceased members and auxiliary members
Saturday 8th October, 7.30pm – Mary and Tom Carty Anniversary
Sunday 9th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish

TOGHERGAR CHURCH
Sunday 2nd October, 9.30am
Sunday 9th October, 9.30am – Paddy O’Brien and deceased family members

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH
Sunday 2nd October, 11.30 a.m. – Mass for the Season of Creation
Mary and Jimmy Gavin, Tully Village, formerly Knockmaskehill
Wednesday 5th October, 7.00 pm
Friday 7th October, 7.00 pm
Sunday 9th October, 11.30 am – Tom McDermott, Lissavruggy – Month’s Mind;
Delia and John James Crehan and their daughter-in-law, Gerardine

Please pray for Martie Healy, Ballaghlea who died during the week, may he rest in peace.

The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary



• Elphin diocese’s Adult Faith Formation – Over coming weeks a number of parishes throughout the diocese will host a short in-person course entitled ‘Reading and Praying with St. Paul’. More details available @ www.elphindiocese.ie/st-paul. It’s a lovely course and I believe all who opt for it will find it very engaging, life-giving and enjoyable.
• Colaiste Mhuire Ballygar –are running a PLC morning course in Healthcare Support and Special Needs Assisting beginning in mid September. Information on the course is available by contacting the school at 090-662-4740 or on the school website www.colaistemhuire.org.
• Mountellew Active Retirement Meeting – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 3rd October at 8pm. New members always welcome.
Registration fee €5 – Limited places available, registration necessary! Please contact 085 2521 200 to book your place.
• Newbridge Ladies Club: – Meeting on Tuesday night October 4th, at 9.30 pm in Newbridge Hall. In order for the club to continue new members are needed and a new committee to be set up. All ladies welcome.
• Free SafeTALK training happening on World Mental Health day (Oct 10th) in Mountbellew Pastoral Centre 7pm-10:30pm. SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) is an internationally recognised half-day training programme that prepares participants to recognise and engage with people who may be having thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide first aid resources. Contact Elaine on 087 7404655 or email: equinn@grd.ie
• Rural Social Scheme – The Rural Social Scheme (RSS), which provides supplementary income support for farmers in receipt of social welfare payments in return for part-time employment in their community, is now open for applications. The Scheme has a variety of work placements to suit different interests and skills. For more details, phone 091 875732 or email tusadmin@grd.ie.
• Newbridge 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the 50/50 draw Betty Crehan Ballinamore Bridge on winning €409. Next week’s draw will be in the Shiven Inn. Thanks to Killyan Sportsfield for doing the 50/50 for the month of September. Newbridge Tidy Towns doing the 50/50 for October. Thanks everyone for their continued support every week to the draw.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Danny Rogerson, Four Roads who won €572 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw takes place in Martins.