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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 5th October, 7.30pm – Seamie Langan Anniversary
Sunday 6th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 7th, October, 9.30am
Tuesday 8th, October, 7.30pm
Thursday 10th, October, 9.30am
Friday 11th, October, 7.30pm – Dympna Galvin and her husband Joe
Saturday 12th, October, 7.30pm – Tom Kinsley
Sunday 13th, October, 10.30am – Mary Lohan Anniversary
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 6th October, 9.30am – Andrew & Bridget Killelia
Sunday 13th October, 9.30am – Patricia and Paddy O’Brien
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 6th October, 11.30am – Mass for the Season of Creation. Mary Gavin, Tully Village, her husband, Jimmy, and all the Gavin and Dowd family members gone home to God.
Wednesday 9th October – No mass in Newbridge
Friday 11th October. 8.15pm – Tess Killilea and Brid Hannon (requested by the Newbridge Ladies Club)
Sunday 13th October, 11.30am – Mark Crehan, Tansy Village
Please remember in your Prayers – Pat Fleming, late of Toomard who died in Birmingham on Sunday 29th of September, with his wife Patsy by his side. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Sarah, brother Michael, Sister in Law Dorothy and Nephew Christopher. May they Rest in Peace.
- Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette – St Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone 2nd – 4th November, Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom 4th and 5th November. The schedule for Sligo Cathedral and Athlone is now available at www.elphindiocese.ie,
- Legion of Mary – information evening. Legion of Mary meetings are held in Courthouse, Ballygar every Tuesday at 8pm. Anyone who couldn’t make last Tuesdays information evening, are welcome to any Tuesday meeting.
- Mission Month World Mission Sunday (20 October) is the Holy Father’s annual appeal to support overseas mission and missionaries. October and World Mission Sunday is a time for the faithful of the world to show their appreciation towards the work of overseas missionaries. Please donate €4.00 by texting the word ‘Mission’ to 50300. Alternatively donate at www.missio.ie or call Mission Ireland on 01 497 2035. To learn more go to www.missio.ie
- Legion of Mary Mini Vigil will be held in the Parish Church in Knock on Friday 18th October 2024 commencing at 8.00 p.m. Transport can be arranged if enough people are interested. Please contact Margaret Whyte, Mountbellew, on 087 2204772 by Tuesday 15th October.
- Killeroran Cleanup – There will be a clean-up day in Killeroran cemetery on Saturday, October 19th starting at 11am. If everyone could bring some light tools for weeding shovel/spade, rake and sweeping brush etc. All are welcome and any help is much appreciated.
- Active Retirement Meeting – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 7th October at 8pm. New members welcome.
- BNT Le Cheile Benevolent Fund provides assistance to those in our community that are in need as a consequence of an unforeseen circumstance like an accident or other crisis. The benevolent fund also supports local initiatives which are of benefit to our local community. All applications and supporting documentation are accepted without prejudice and are treated as strictly private and confidential. Requests for an application form for emergency assistance are available form Garda Pat Regan or Fr Douglas Zaggi, Parish Priest. Alternatively, a confidential email may be sent to bntlecheile@gmail.com. If you have any further queries please drop us an email, or private message us on social media.
- Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Secondary School OPEN EVENING on Thursday 10th October. Principal’s Address at 7pm followed by Tours of the School and a meet and greet with staff and students. Refreshments will be served. Admissions are now open for 1st Year students in 2025/2026. We look forward to welcoming you to our close knit and vibrant school community. Contact details: Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. 0909679231 email: admin.cc@gretb.ie
- Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 10th October 2024. Call Deirdre on 086 361 2578.
- Little Kickers NOW in Co Galway, Football fun for children aged 18months to 8 years. In Moylough Community Centre on every Sunday – 9.30- 10.10am -1½-2½ years, 10.15-11am- 2½-3½ years, 11.05-11.50am-3½-5 years, Register your child today, www.littlekickers.ie or email Galway@littlekickers.ie
- Galway Fit-Up Theatre festival closes its second week in Newbridge Hall on Wed 9th October. Join us for Colin Hamell’s play ”Bumbled”. A hilarious comedy with an Irish twist about the plight of bees (yes – Bees!) in the modern world. Bumbled follows Pascal, an Irish honey bee, as he embarks on a hilarious and poignant journey to tell the world about the importance of bees, save the planet, and to find true happiness with his French girlfriend, the epic Marion. Hosted by Three Rings in association with Galway County Arts Office with support from Arts Council Time: 8pm Duration: 60 mins. approx. Age Suitability 14+ Tickets €15/ Conc €12.50. Contact 0879677732
- Tús Opportunities Galway Rural Development has a number of part-time administration and other vacancies now available. Supported by the Tús programme: if you are a year or more on a Jobseeker’s payment and would like to contribute to a charity or community group in your locality, then this is your chance. Placements are for 12-18 months with pay and PRSI contributions recorded. Completion of the Tús programme provides future employers with evidence of work experience, training, a reference, and a CV. For more information, contact GRD’s Tús team at 087 9335477 or email tusadmin@grd.ie.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Mike & Annmaire Shaughnessy on winning €529. Next week’s draw will take in place in Hughes Bar, Ballinasmore Bridge. Thank you for your support & to all the business for their support every week also.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Daniel Smith, Ballygar who won €612 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 Hughes Saturday 5th October.
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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 28th September. 7.30pm – Mass for Children buried in unmarked graves
Sunday 29th September, 10.30am – (Martin) Marty Connolly Months mind
Monday 30th September, 9.30am
Tuesday 1st October,7.30pm
Thursday 3rd October, 9.30am – John Joe Flynn 2nd Anniversary and Sean Flynn
Friday 4th October, 7.30pm – Maureen and John Walsh
Saturday 5th October, 7.30pm – Seamie Langan Anniversary
Sunday 6th October, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 29th September, 9.30am – Mary Margaret and Josie Larkin
Sunday 6th October, 9.30am – Andrew & Bridget Killelia
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Saturday 28th September, 11am -Michael O’Connor, Cloonshivna – Month’s Mind Mass
Sunday 29th September, 11.30am – Martie Healy, Ballaghlea -2nd anniversary
Wednesday 2nd October, 8pm
Friday 4th October, 8pm
Sunday 6th October, 11.30am – Mass for the Season of Creation
- Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette – The relics will arrive at Knock Basilica on Sunday 29th September at 11.30am and will be present at both the 12 noon and 3pm Masses. Veneration will take place after the 12 noon Mass until 2pm. The relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo 1st and 2nd October, Sts Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone 2nd – 4th November, Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom 4th and 5th November. The schedule for Sligo Cathedral and Athlone is now available at www.elphindiocese.ie,
- Time for Creation – From September 1st until October 4th the Christian Church throughout the world celebrates the Time for Creation. The Time for Creation is linked with the concern for creation in the Eastern and the Western traditions of Christianity, respectively. It is a time when we are asked by Pope Francis to become more aware of the beauty of the natural world around us. Please see our sacred space, in celebration of this time, in the sanctuary of our Church.
- Medjugorje – Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9th – 16th October Knock – Mostar, return Split – Knock. Full board €855.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150. To book phone Marian Pilgrimages 01/8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. Spiritual Director Fr Christy McHugh.
- Legion of Mary – information evening. Legion of Mary meetings are held in Courthouse, Ballygar every Tuesday at 8pm. Anyone who couldn’t make last Tuesdays information evening, are welcome to any Tuesday meeting.
- Active Retirement Meeting – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 7th October at 8pm. New members welcome
- BNT Le Cheile Benevolent Fund provides assistance to those in our community that are in need as a consequence of an unforeseen circumstance like an accident or other crisis. The benevolent fund also supports local initiatives which are of benefit to our local community. All applications and supporting documentation are accepted without prejudice and are treated as strictly private and confidential. Requests for an application form for emergency assistance are available form Garda Pat Regan or Fr Douglas Zaggi, Parish Priest. Alternatively, a confidential email may be sent to bntlecheile@gmail.com. If you have any further queries please drop us an email, or private message us on social media.
- Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Secondary School OPEN EVENING on Thursday 10th October. Principal’s Address at 7pm followed by Tours of the School and a meet and greet with staff and students. Refreshments will be served. Admissions are now open for 1st Year students in 2025/2026. We look forward to welcoming you to our close knit and vibrant school community. Contact details: Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. 0909679231 email: admin.cc@gretb.ie
- Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 10th October 2024. Call Deirdre on 086 361 2578.
- School Bus Escort required – Bus leaving Moylough for morning and evening runs, 4hrs each day for school term, Contact Glenamaddy Community School 094 9659315.
- Little Kickers NOW in Co Galway, Football fun for children aged 18months to 8 years. In Moylough Community Centre on every Sunday – 9.30- 10.10am -1½-2½ years, 10.15-11am- 2½-3½ years, 11.05-11.50am-3½-5 years, Register your child today, www.littlekickers.ie or email Galway@littlekickers.ie
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Katie, Sarah and Jack Gavin Boherbannagh on winning €502 in this 50/50 draw. Thank you for your support & to all the business for their support every week also.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Stephen, Sean, Amy, Lucy & Shay c/o Patricia Heavy who won €625 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 The Thatch Saturday 28th September.
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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 21st September, 7.30pm – Josephine Nolan Anniversary
Sunday 22nd September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 23rd September, 9.30am – For the sick of the Parish
Tuesday 24th September, 7.30pm
Thursday 26th September, 9.30am
Friday 27th September, 7.30pm – Mary Ann, Bernie & Geraldine Crehan, Cloonlyon
Saturday 28th September, 12pm – Sean Flynn Months Mind
Saturday 28th September. 7.30pm – Mass for Children buried in unmarked graves
Sunday 29th September, 10.30am – (Martin) Marty Connolly Months mind
As the special mass for Children’s burial grounds of the Parish approaches, scheduled to take place in St.Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday evening 28th September, at 7.30 pm. For anyone who may wish to include the name of a deceased child, buried at any of the locations, a box is available in the porch of St Mary’s Church, Ballygar where the deceased child’s name can be placed. The box, containing the names of the deceased, will be taken to the altar for remembrance at this special mass on the 28th September next.
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 22nd September, 9.30am – Padraic Kinsella, parents Malachy & Catherine, sisters Mary and Margaret.
Sunday 29th September, 9.30am – Mary Margaret and Josie Larkin
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 22nd September, 11.30am – Patrick, Mary and Séamus Farrell, Ballaghlea, and Bridget McDonnell and Nigel Newland and deceased family members;
Tommie and Agnes Crehan, Cloonshivna, and deceased members of the Crehan and Finneran families
Wednesday 25th September, 8pmFriday 27thSeptember, 8pm – John Egan, Lisquell East – 2nd anniversary
Saturday 28th September, 11am – Michael O’Connor, Cloonshivna – Month’s Mind Mass
Sunday 29th September, 11.30am – Martie Healy, Ballaghlea – 2nd anniversary
Please remember in your prayers Barbara McLaughlin, Ballinacor, may she rest in peace.
- Jubilee of Marriages – Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden or Diamond wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends, on Sunday 22nd September at 2.30pm in St Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House or Sunday 6th October at 2.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Light refreshments will be served after both Masses for all in attendance. As each couple celebrating an Anniversary will receive a certificate from Bishop Kevin, they are asked to register their details at www.elphindiocese.ie/jubilee2024.
- Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette – In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo 1st and 2nd October, Sts Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone 2nd – 4th November, Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom 4th and 5th November. The schedule for Sligo Cathedral and Athlone is now available at www.elphindiocese.ie
- The Legion of Mary are having a recruitment drive in the parish this weekend, 21st and 22nd September. A member will speak at Masses in Ballygar, Newbridge and Toghergar Churches and it is hoped to do house to house visitation in Ballygar on Sunday. The Legion of Mary will hold an information evening on Tuesday 24th September at 8pm in the Courthouse, Ballygar. All welcome.
- Time for Creation – From September 1st until October 4th the Christian Church throughout the world celebrates the Time for Creation. The Time for Creation is linked with the concern for creation in the Eastern and the Western traditions of Christianity, respectively. It is a time when we are asked by Pope Francis to become more aware of the beauty of the natural world around us. Please see our sacred space, in celebration of this time, in the sanctuary of our Church.
- Ballygar Hospice Coffee Morning – Ballygar Hospice Support Group are hosting a Coffee morning/afternoon in the Courthouse on Thursday 26th September 10am to 2pm. Any baking would be appreciated. Please Support this worthy cause.
- Medjugorje – Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9th – 16th October Knock – Mostar, return Split – Knock. Full board €855.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150. To book phone Marian Pilgrimages 01/8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. Spiritual Director Fr Christy McHugh.
- There will be a coffee morning fundraiser on the 26th of September in aid of Galway hospice, in St Cuans College Castleblakeney from 9:30 – 12:30.
- BNT Le Cheile Benevolent Fund provides assistance to those in our community that are in need as a consequence of an unforeseen circumstance like an accident or other crisis. The benevolent fund also supports local initiatives which are of benefit to our local community. All applications and supporting documentation are accepted without prejudice and are treated as strictly private and confidential. Requests for an application form for emergency assistance are available form Garda Pat Regan or Fr Douglas Zaggi, Parish Priest. Alternatively, a confidential email may be sent to bntlecheile@gmail.com. If you have any further queries please drop us an email, or private message us on social media.
- School Bus Escort required – Bus leaving Moylough for morning and evening runs, 4hrs each day for school term, Contact Glenamaddy Community School 094 9659315.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Tony Bonfonti c/o Fr Tommy Conway Mississippi on winning €462 in this 50/50 draw.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Amelia & Harry Crowe, Newbridge who won €625 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 21st September.
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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 14th September, 7.30pm – Mickie Geraghy Anniversary also remember Michael Hernan
Sunday 15th September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 16th September, 9.30am – Joe Chamberlain Anniversary
Tuesday 17th September, 7.30pm
Thursday 19th September, 9.30am
Friday 20th September, 7.30pm
Saturday 21st September, – Baptism
Saturday 21st September, 7.30pm – Josephine Nolan Anniversary
Sunday 22nd September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 14th September, 9.30am – Tommy Kelly Anniversary
Sunday 22nd September, 9.30am – Padraic Kinsella, parents Malachy & Catherine, sisters Mary and Margaret.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 15th September, 11.30pm
Wednesday 18th September, 8pm
Friday 20th September, 8pm – Tom and Bridget Hynes and their daughter Margaret and deceased members of the Hynes and Geraghty families
Sunday 22nd September, 11.30am – Patrick, Mary and Séamus Farrell, Ballaghlea, and Bridget McDonnell and Nigel Newland and deceased family members;
Tommie and Agnes Crehan, Cloonshivna, and deceased members of the Crehan and Finneran families
Please pray for all those that are sick in our community and those that provide great care for them.
- Jubilee of Marriages – Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden or Diamond wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends, on Sunday 22nd September at 2.30pm in St Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House or Sunday 6th October at 2.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Light refreshments will be served after both Masses for all in attendance. As each couple celebrating an Anniversary will receive a certificate from Bishop Kevin, they are asked to register their details at www.elphindiocese.ie/jubilee2024.
- Poor Clares Galway, Monastic Experience Day – for women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality. The event will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday the 21st of September. Contact: vocations@poorclares.ie to book a place. For more information: poorclares.ie/monastic-experience-days
- Medjugorje – Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9th – 16th October Knock – Mostar, return Split – Knock. Full board €855.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150. To book phone Marian Pilgrimages 01/8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. Spiritual Director Fr Christy McHugh.
- Time for Creation – From September 1st until October 4th the Christian Church throughout the world celebrates the Time for Creation. The Time for Creation is linked with the concern for creation in the Eastern and the Western traditions of Christianity, respectively. It is a time when we are asked by Pope Francis to become more aware of the beauty of the natural world around us. Please see our sacred space, in celebration of this time, in the sanctuary of our Church.
- Children’s Burial Grounds of the Parish (Lisheen/Cillíní) – In preparation for a Special Mass to commemorate children buried in these grounds across our parish, a full record of all such burial grounds is required. We ask parishioners help in adding to the list which had already been compiled, which is available on poster at back of each of the parish churches. We ask you to please add to or amend to this list. Your assistance is very much appreciated.
- BNT Le Cheile Benevolent Fund provides assistance to those in our community that are in need as a consequence of an unforeseen circumstance like an accident or other crisis. The benevolent fund also supports local initiatives which are of benefit to our local community. All applications and supporting documentation are accepted without prejudice and are treated as strictly private and confidential. Requests for an application form for emergency assistance are available form Garda Pat Regan or Fr Douglas Zaggi, Parish Priest. Alternatively, a confidential email may be sent to bntlecheile@gmail.com. If you have any further queries please drop us an email, or private message us on social media.
- Newbridge Culture Night Concert on Fri Sept 20th at 8.30pm in Newbridge Hall. All are welcome to ‘Sounds of the Townlands’ a celebration showcasing our great local talent. Songs, tunes and surprises!!! Free event, refreshments on the night. Pop in and check it out.
- Ballygar Culture Night 2024 – Ballygar Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 20th, 2024 in the courthouse – Starting at 4pm. 4pm – 7pm: Wildlife Photo display by local photographer Shane Coyle 8pm – 9pm: Presentation by Paul Connolly Entitled; ‘The Ffrench Sisters of Bushy Park House.’ 9:15pm to 10:15pm: Concert by Roscommon based traditional music group Gatehouse. All are welcome and Admission is Free. Kindly supported by Galway County Council
- Yoga classes – are starting back on Wednesdays commencing 18th September in the Courthouse. 6pm to 7pm. 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Contact Petra 0868257322.
- Horseshoe throwing & Vintage run: Mountbellew Heritage & Mountbellew Vintage club will host a horseshoe throwing event and vintage run on Sunday 15th September @12pm at the old forge in aid of East Galway Cancer support. This event is in memory of the late David Walsh and all are welcome to participate whether or not you’ve thrown a horseshoe before! It’s all for fun and it’s all for charity!
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Willie Ganley, Drinane, Ballygar on winning €479. Thank you for you for your continued support &to all the business for their support also.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Simone, Ariana & Mia Carty, St Brendan’s who won €543 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 31st August.
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Toghergar Collection €455.00
Newbridge Collection €672.95
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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 7th September, 7.30pm – Niall Walsh Anniversary
Sunday 8th September. 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 9th September, 9.30am
Tuesday 10th September, 7.30pm – Thomas & Margaret Smith (Kilmore)
Thursday 12th September, 9.30am
Friday 13th September, 7.30pm – Katie Lohan and deceased family members of the Cryan and Lohan families
Saturday 14th September, – Baptisim
Saturday 14th September, 7.30pm – Mickie Geraghy Anniversary also remember Michael Hernan
Sunday 14th September, 10.30am – People of the Parish
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
8th September, 9.30m – Nancy O’Connor and Deceased Family Members of the O’Connor and Mulryan families.
Sunday 14th September, 9.30am – Tommy Kelly
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 8th September, 11.30am – Tom McDermott, Lissavruggy
Wednesday 11th September, 8pm
Friday 13th September – NO MASS IN NEWBRIDGE
Sunday 15th September, 11.30pm
- Jubilee of Marriages – Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden or Diamond wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends, on Sunday 22nd September at 2.30pm in St Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House or Sunday 6th October at 2.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Light refreshments will be served after both Masses for all in attendance. As each couple celebrating an Anniversary will receive a certificate from Bishop Kevin, they are asked to register their details at www.elphindiocese.ie/jubilee2024.
- Poor Clares Galway, Monastic Experience Day – for women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality. The event will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday the 21st of September. Contact: vocations@poorclares.ie to book a place. For more information: poorclares.ie/monastic-experience-days
- Medjugorje – Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9th – 16th October Knock – Mostar, return Split – Knock. Full board €855.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150. To book phone Marian Pilgrimages 01/8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. Spiritual Director Fr Christy McHugh.
- Time for Creation – From September 1st until October 4th the Christian Church throughout the world celebrates the Time for Creation. The Time for Creation is linked with the concern for creation in the Eastern and the Western traditions of Christianity, respectively. It is a time when we are asked by Pope Francis to become more aware of the beauty of the natural world around us. Please see our sacred space, in celebration of this time, in the sanctuary of our Church.
- Children’s Burial Grounds of the Parish (Lisheen/Cillíní) – In preparation for a Special Mass to commemorate children buried in these grounds across our parish, a full record of all such burial grounds is required. We ask parishioners help in adding to the list which had already been compiled, which is available on poster at back of each of the parish churches. We ask you to please add to or amend to this list. Your assistance is very much appreciated.
- Computer Classes -Microsoft Office, Non-certified for 6 weeks, Starting Tuesday 10th September, Times 4pm-6pm in the Old School Building, Ballygar. Contact Rachel 0860753098
- Ballygar Culture Night 2024 – Ballygar Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 20th, 2024 in the courthouse – Starting at 4pm. 4pm – 7pm: Wildlife Photo display by local photographer Shane Coyle 8pm – 9pm: Presentation by Paul Connolly Entitled; ‘The Ffrench Sisters of Bushy Park House.’ 9:15pm to 10:15pm: Concert by Roscommon based traditional music group Gatehouse. All are welcome and Admission is Free. Kindly supported by Galway County Council
- Pilates – New 4 week term of pilates for beginners no experience needed starting Wednesday 11th @8:30pm in Newbridge Hall, text Bonnie 0872238237 for more information & to book your place.
- Foot Clinic – The next foot clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is 12th October.
- Yoga classes – are starting back on Wednesdays commencing 18th September in the Courthouse. 6pm to 7pm. 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Contact Petra 0868257322.
- Have you ever considered serving as a Eucharistic Minister? I want to encourage you to do so. Donamon Castle (F42 YE13) will host a training course for new and existing ministers from 8 to 9.30 pm on four consecutive Mondays beginning 9th September. It offers a great opportunity to explore the riches of this ministry.
- Post Leaving Certificate Carers and SNA Course Level 5 and 6 (QQI Qualification) commencing in September in Colaiste Mhuire, Ballygar. Contact the School Office at 090 66 24740 or email info@cmballygar.ie.
- Horseshoe throwing & Vintage run: Mountbellew Heritage & Mountbellew Vintage club will host a horseshoe throwing event and vintage run on Sunday 15th September @12pm at the old forge in aid of East Galway Cancer support. This event is in memory of the late David Walsh and all are welcome to participate whether or not you’ve thrown a horseshoe before! It’s all for fun and it’s all for charity!
- Dunmore Bingo – Dunmore Community Council bingo will take place this Sunday 8th September at 3pm in the Town Hall, Dunmore. Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot. Draw for free double book, single book, lucky line sheet & jackpot sheet. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval. All are welcome.
- Cloud 9 Youth Club – Returns to the Old Town hall in Ballygar on Friday 13th from 7pm to 8.30pm for 1st & 2nd years and from 8.45pm to 10.30pm for 3rd years onwards. A cover fee of €2 applies. We have pool tables, darts, table tennis and lots more. Come on down meet up with others and have some fun. There will be an open night for parents on the 20th September for you to see what we are offering. Looking forward to seeing old and new faces!
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner this weeks winner is Declan Murray, Toomard, on winning €525. Thank you to our winners & to everyone for your support & to all the business for their support every week also
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Simone, Ariana & Mia Carty, St Brendan’s who won €543 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 31st August.
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Newbridge Diocesan Needs €187.00, Newbridge Collection €914.43
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST MARYS CHURCH
Saturday 24th August, 7.30pm – Tommy Hanley Anniversary
Sunday 25th August, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 26th August, 9.30am
Tuesday 27th August, 7.30pm – Frank Kelleher Anniversary
Thursday 29th August, 9.30am
Friday 30th August, 7.30pm – Roseleen Kenny 1st Anniversary
Saturday 31st August, 7.30pm – Tommy Naughton and his daughter Geraldine
Sunday 1st September, 10.30am – Madeleine Kharé Daly 1st Anniversary
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 25th August, 9.30am – John Donnelly his sons Patrick, Michael and daughter Ciara and deceased family members.
1st September, 9.30am – Annie & Marty Gordon Anniversary
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 25th August, 11.30am – Mary Ellen and Tommie Martin, Ballinacor; Maura Shaw (née Martin), Bríd Martin and Louise Martin (née Bracken).
Wednesday 28th August, 8pm
Friday 30th August, 8pm
Sunday 1st September, 11.30am
- Jubilee of Marriages – Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden or Diamond wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends, on Sunday 22nd September at 2.30pm in St Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House or Sunday 6th October at 2.30pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Light refreshments will be served after both Masses for all in attendance. As each couple celebrating an Anniversary will receive a certificate from Bishop Kevin, they are asked to register their details at www.elphindiocese.ie/jubilee2024.
- Lough Derg -The Legion of Mary are organising a day trip to Lough Derg on Saturday 14th September. Leaving the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, car park at 6.30 am. For bookings please contact Teresa on 087 1206343 or Noreen on 086 3529916 (090 6625209). Pick up in Boyle 7.30am, Ballinafad 7.40am and Castlebaldwin 7.45am, on www.youth2000.ie including information on a free bus that will pick up at Sligo and Athlone.
- Medjugorje – Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9th – 16th October Knock – Mostar, return Split – Knock. Full board €855.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150. To book phone Marian Pilgrimages 01/8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. Spiritual Director Fr Christy McHugh.
- Killyan Graveyard Committee would like to sincerely thank all who turned out in huge numbers for our annual Graveyard Mass on Sunday. Thanks to Fr. Tommy, Fr. Louis, Fr. Douglas and Fr. Michael O’Brien for celebrating Mass. Thank you to our wonderful Sarah for her beautiful music, to our servers Chloe and Cathal, the Eucharistic Ministers and our zoom hosts, Caragh and Derek and to everyone involved in the liturgy. Thanks to everyone who worked hard in the weeks leading up to the Mass to ensure that the Graveyards were looking their best. Thanks to the Vintage Club for the loan of the marquee and to those who helped to erect it. Thanks to Garda Pat Regan for help with traffic. Thanks to everyone for their generosity on the day. A total of €2066 was collected which paid for the sound system for the day and will help towards the maintenance of the Graveyards during the year. May all our loved ones rest in peace.
- Active Retirement Meeting – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 2nd September at 8pm. New members welcome.
- Ballygar Heritage Week 2024 – As part of Heritage Week, Ballygar Tidy Towns will host a Talk/Question and Answer Session at the Orchard Walls of Aghrane Estate this Sunday, August 25th. The talk will be presented by Conservation Archaeologist Frank Coyne from 2pm to 4pm. Enter the forest via car at the first entrance on the Tullyroe Road at Pat Joe Scanlon’s. Frank will speak about the Conservation and Management Plan that is underway to conserve and protect the orchard wall at the castle grounds. All are welcome and your support would be greatly appreciated.
- Epilepsy Ireland – annual Church gate collection will be held on Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st September at our 3 Church’s.
- Children’s Burial Grounds of the Parish (Lisheen/Cillíní) – In preparation for a Special Mass to commemorate children buried in these grounds across our parish, a full record of all such burial grounds is required. We ask parishioners help in adding to the list which had already been compiled, which is available on poster at back of each of the parish churches. We ask you to please add to or amend to this list. Your assistance is very much appreciated.
- Castleblakeney Heritage and Summer Festival is being held from the 23rd to 25th of August kicking off with an opening ceremony in the Heritage Centre at 6.30pm and a traditional music Céilí in Nolans Bar from 9pm on Friday. Saturday’s events include an u12s football blitz and kids sports day in the afternoon with music from 8pm in Gerry Macs Bar that evening. Sunday kicks off with a fun run at 10am (registration from 9.30am), a Heritage Fair from noon to 4pm, a heritage sports day, with tug of war and horse shoe throwing amongst others and live music to close the weekend with the CDs band and traditional session after in Nolans bar. Local history presentations will be held in the Heritage Centre throughout the weekend. Check out our Facebook page Castleblakeney Development Association for details.
- Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is 29th August. Call Deirdre on 086 361 2578 to book an appointment.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Martina Shaughnessy, Newbridge on winning €443 in this week’s 50/50. Thank you to everyone for their continued support and to all the business for your support also.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Lee Gardener, c/o Jean Crean, Mount Talbot who won €547 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 Hughes Saturday 24th August.
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Toghergar Collection €440.00
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ST MARYS CHURCH
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 3rd August, 3pm – Roger & Catherine Noone and daughter Catherine and all the deceased family members
Saturday 3rd August, 7.30pm – Mena & Paddy Egan, grandson Alan and Sr. Maureen Sullivan, remember Annamae, Joe and Annie Brannelly
Sunday 4th August, 10.30am – 80th Anniversary of the Carnival and pray for all deceased, who have been members of the committee or have contributed, in one way or the other. We also remember the Murray Family. Remember also, Bernard Naughton (Brian)
Monday 5th August, 10.30am
Tuesday 7th August, 7.30pm – Kathleen Devine Anniversary
Thursday 9th August, 9.30am
Friday 10th August, 7.30pm – Maria O’Halloran and deceased family members
Saturday 11th August – Baptism
Saturday 11th August, 7.30pm – Josie Lohan Anniversary and her sister Kathleen
Sunday 12th August, 10.30am – Cemetery Sunday
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 4th August, 9.30am – Nora & Martin Kelly Cloonascraberry
Saturday 11th August, 9.30am – Maureen Hughes and her daughter Mary
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 4th August, 11.30am – Martin Cunningham, Killyan
Wednesday 7th August, 8pm
Friday 9th August, 8pm
Saturday 10th August, 12pm – Pake Heavey, Ballinacor – First anniversary
Sunday 11th August, 11.30am
A warm welcome to all our visitors, to our community.
Wishing Galway Ladies all the best in the All Ireland Final
A warm welcome back to Fr. Douglas and thank you to Fr. Mockler for that last 4 weeks.
- Donamon Castle Retreat Day (11am – 4 pm) on Thursday 15th August. More details available at: www.elphindiocese.ie/our-lady All welcome.
- Lough Derg –The Legion of Mary are organising a day trip to Lough Derg on Saturday 14th September. Leaving the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, car park at 6.30 am. For bookings please contact Teresa on 087 1206343 or Noreen on 086 3529916 (090 6625209). Pick up in Boyle 7.30am, Ballinafad 7.40am and Castlebaldwin 7.45am.
- Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Youth 2000’s summer festival for 16 – 35 year olds, takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare, from 15th – 18th August. All the details on www.youth2000.ie including information on a free bus that will pick up at Sligo and Athlone.
- Medjugorje – Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9th – 16th October Knock – Mostar, return Split – Knock. Full board €855.00 per person sharing. Single supplement €150. To book phone Marian Pilgrimages 01/8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. Spiritual Director Fr Christy McHugh.
- Celebration of Mass in Ballygar Cemetery – Mass will be celebrated in Ballygar Cemetery on Sunday, August 11th.
- Many thanks to all who turned up last Saturday for the cemetery cleanup. In preparation for the cemetery Mass on Sunday August 11, there will be another cleanup on Saturday August 10, starting at 11 a.m. Our cemetery is a sacred space in our community and it is hoped that all who can will lend a hand. Meantime families are asked to attend to family graves and where possible do a little extra.
- Killyan Graveyard Mass will be held on Sunday 18 August at 11.30 am. We will have a general clean-up, Friday 2nd at 7 pm, Tuesday 6th at 7 pm. Please make a special effort to help if you have loved ones buried in old graveyard as it needs a lot of work. When you are tiding your own family graves please tidy pathways nearby. Please help us to keep our Graveyard in the best possible condition in honour of all our loved ones who have been laid to rest there.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns – will have a cake sale, tea room and information stall at the Fair Day Monday 5th August from 10am. We would appreciate any home baking which can be dropped to the Courthouse on Sunday evening 7pm to 9pm or Sunday morning from 9.30pm onwards. Your support would be appreciated.
- Little Kickers NOW in Co Galway – Football fun for children aged 18months to 8 years. Coming to Moylough Community Centre, Register your child today, www.littlekickers.ie or email Galway@littlekickers.ie
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Martina, Anne and Bernie c/o Shannon Dry Cleaners on winning €469. Next week’s draw will be in Henry’s Mountbellew. A big thanks to Fr. Tommy Conway on sponsoring €100 for the 2nd ticket pulled. Winners Katie Gavin and Sean Tuohy. Thanks to everyone for their support & to all the businesses for their help & support.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Marguerite Beades, Fuerty who won €622 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 special Carnival draw Saturday 3rd August in Moran €1000 GUARANTEED plus 2 Hampers.
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ST MARYS CHURCH
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 20th July, 7.30pm – Noreen Reilly Killilea
Sunday 21st July, 10.30am – People of the Parish
Monday 22nd July, 9.30am
Tuesday 23rd July, 7.30pm
Friday 26th July, 7.30pm – John Dervan Anniversary
Saturday 27th July, 12pm – Martin Kavanagh Months Mind
Saturday 27th July, 7.30pm – Kevin Nolan
Sunday 28th July, 10.30am – Tom Keegan
The Parochial House can be contacted on Monday and Thursday morning’s telephone number is 090-6624637, and for Fr. Paddy Mockler 089-466-5211
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Saturday 20th July, 11am – Months Mind Brian Roche R.I.P., Reading U.K. and (formerly Ballinlass, Ballinamore Bridge)
Sunday 21st July, 9.30am – Mary Kilcommons Anniversary
Sunday 28th July, 9.30am
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 21st July, 11.30am – Bea and Andy Muldoon, Mary and Denis Mullen, Maggie Jane and Jimmy Muldoon and all deceased of the Muldoon and Mullen families; Thomas and Celia Cunningham, Rushestown and deceased family members; Mary Morley, Lissavruggy – Birthday Remembrance
Friday 26th July, 8pm – Martin and Delia Collins, Curraghduff
Sunday 28th July, 11.30am – Peter Murray Months Mind, Tom Martin, Catherine Mahony, Tim and Nora Martin, Padraig Martin, Mary Uribe (nee Martin), Theresa Martin.
Special thanks to Fr. Louis and all involved in making our 60th Jubilee of Religious Profession celebration in Newbridge Church on Sunday. July 14th such a memorable occasion. It was truly an event to remember. God bless each and all.
Sisters Margaret, Peggy and Kathleen.
- National Grandparents Pilgrimage – All are welcome to the National Grandparents Pilgrimage at Knock Shrine on Sunday, 28th July, commencing at 2.30pm with Anointing of the Sick. Mass at 3pm with principal celebrant Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio.
- Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock – The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21 July. Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.
- Donamon Castle Retreat Day (11am – 4 pm) on Thursday 15th August. More details available at: www.elphindiocese.ie/our-lady All welcome.
- Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Youth 2000’s summer festival for 16 – 35 year olds, takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare, from 15th – 18th August. All the details on www.youth2000.ie including information on a free bus that will pick up at Sligo and Athlone.
- Reek Sunday 2024 – Sunday 28 July – The annual national pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick ‘Reek Sunday’ takes place on Sunday 28 July. Mass will be celebrated on the summit of the mountain on the hour with the first Mass at 8:00am and the last Mass at 2:00pm. Confessions will be available on the summit from 7:30am to 2:00pm.
- Celebration of Mass in Ballygar Cemetery – Mass will be celebrated in Ballygar Cemetery on Sunday, August 11th. Church gate collection for cemetery upkeep will take place that weekend also.
- 6k Fun Walk/Run in Newbridge Sunday 21st July in Aid of the Special Care Baby Unit Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe and the CardiacWard and Parent’s Accommodation in Crumlin’s Children Hospital Dublin. Registration from 12.30pm. Walk at 1pm. Refreshments and Spot prizes in The Shiven Inn after.
- Killyan Graveyard Mass will be held on Sunday 18 August at 11.30 am. We will have a general clean-up, Friday 2nd at 7 pm, Tuesday 6th at 7 pm. Please make a special effort to help if you have loved ones buried in old graveyard as it needs a lot of work. When you are tiding your own family graves please tidy pathways nearby. Please help us to keep our Graveyard in the best possible condition in honour of all our loved ones who have been laid to rest there.
- The Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund – would like to sincerely thank all those who contributed to the recent church gate collections. Thank you also to the collectors at the various churches. The funds raised were – Ballygar €470.70, Newbridge €290.05, Toghergar €186.41
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner the Quinn Grandchildren C/o The Thatch Ballygar on winning €525. Next week’s draw will be in Hughes Ballinamore bridge. Thank you for all your support & to all the business who support our draw aswell.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Ellen Muldoon, Newbridge who won €675 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 20th July in Martins.
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Toghergar Collection €320.00
Newbridge Collection €749.89
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Number for Fr. Paddy Mockler 089-466-5211
ST MARYS CHURCH
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 13th July, 7.3pm – Mary & Tom Carty
Sunday 14th July, 10.30am – Remember Michael Flynn Islandcase
Monday 15th July, 9.30am
Tuesday 16th July, 7.30pm – Frank Pettit Anniversary
Friday 19th July, 7.30pm – Joe & Dympna Galvin
Saturday 20th July, 7.30pm – Noreen Reilly Killilea
Sunday 21st July, 10.30am
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Saturday 13th July, 5pm – 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass
Sunday 14th July, 9.30am
Saturday 20th July, 11am – Months Mind Brian Roche R.I.P., Reading U.K. and (formerly Ballinlass, Ballinamore Bridge)
Sunday 21st July, 9.30am – Mary Kilcommons Anniversary
Congratulation to P.J and Mary Carty on the happy occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday, 14th July, 11.30 a.m. – The intentions of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate and for missionaries – lay and religious – everywhere
Wednesday 17th July, 8pm
Friday 19th July, 8pm
Sunday 21st July, 11.30am – Bea and Andy Muldoon, Mary and Denis Mullen, Maggie and Jimmy Muldoon and all deceased of the Muldoon and Mullen families; Thomas and Celia Cunningham, Rushestown and deceased family members; Mary Morley, Lissavruggy.
Please remember in your prayers John Conneally, Manchester, uncle of David Conneally, Kilmore may he rest in peace.
- Jubilee of Marriages 2024 – Inviting all couples celebrating the Anniversary of their Marriage, especially those marking their Silver, Ruby, Golden and Diamond Anniversaries Sunday 22nd September, 2024 at 2.30pm St. Brigids Church, Four Mile House Co. Roscommon. All couples celebrating their Anniversary are asked to register their details at www.elphindiocese.ie
- National Grandparents Pilgrimage – All are welcome to the National Grandparents Pilgrimage at Knock Shrine on Sunday, 28th July, commencing at 2.30pm with Anointing of the Sick. Mass at 3pm with principal celebrant Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio.
- Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock – The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21 July. Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.
- Reek Sunday 2024 – Sunday 28 July – The annual national pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick ‘Reek Sunday’ takes place on Sunday 28 July. Mass will be celebrated on the summit of the mountain on the hour with the first Mass at 8:00am and the last Mass at 2:00pm. Confessions will be available on the summit from 7:30am to 2:00pm.
- Elphin Diocese’s Morning Pilgrim Walk from Castlerea to Knock will take place on Sunday 18th August. For more info see www.elphindiocese.ie/walk2knock
- Donamon Castle Retreat Day (11am – 4 pm) on Thursday 15th August. More details available at: www.elphindiocese.ie/our-lady All welcome.
- Campa Samhraidh / Pop- up Gaeltacht. Summer Camp for Children – 1 week only, Riverchapel Community Centre (beside Brooks). Mon to Fri. Aug 5-9th 2024. 10am-1pm. Gaeilge, Games, Song, Dance agus Craic. For application form, Email: Campasamhraidh20@gmail.com Or contact Muireann 087 6745436. Limited numbers so early booking advisable.
- 6k Fun Walk/Run in Newbridge Sunday 21st July in Aid of the Special Care Baby Unit Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe and the CardiacWard and Parent’s Accommodation in Crumlin’s Children Hospital Dublin. Registration from 12.30pm. Walk at 1pm. Refreshments and Spot prizes in The Shiven Inn after.
- Killyan Graveyard Mass will be held on Sunday 18 August at 11.30 am. We will have a general clean-up, Friday 2nd at 7 pm, Tuesday 6th at 7 pm. Please make a special effort to help if you have loved ones buried in old graveyard as it needs a lot of work. When you are tiding your own family graves please tidy pathways nearby. Please help us to keep our Graveyard in the best possible condition in honour of all our loved ones who have been laid to rest there .
- Chime – The National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People, run an outreach clinic in Ballinasloe. Date – The first Wednesday of each month, Times – 10.30am – 1.00pm, Venue – Health Centre, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe. For more information on Chimes Service check out their website www.chime.ie
- Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is 18th July contact Deirdre to make an appointment 086 361 2578.
- Talk on Palestine in Ballygar Court House ‘Communities on the Frontlines of an Occupation’ Testimony from an Irish human rights monitor in the Westbank, Palestine, followed by music and refreshments. Thursday, July 18th, 8.20pm to 9.20pm. Ballygar Court House. Contact artfarmireland@gmail.com for info.
- MOW BNT – Meals on wheels operates on a Tuesday and Thursday within our Parish. A hot dinner and dessert are provided. If you would like more information or to avail of this service, please contact Teresa on 087-450-2761.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Patrica Kilcommins, Lisquell West on winning €551. Next week’s draw will be in the Bridge bar Mountbellew. Thank you for all your support & to all the business who support our draw as well.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s Eileen Doyle, Roselawn Drive who won €633 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 July in Morans.
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Toghergar Collection €290.00, Formation of future Priests €120.00
Newbridge Collection €942.30, Formation of future Priests €257.60
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ST MARYS CHURCH
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 6th July, 7.30pm – Josie Mannion 4th Anniversary
Sunday 7th July, 10.30am
Monday 8th July, 9.30am – Special Intention
Tuesday 9th July, 7.30pm
Friday 12th July, 7.30pm – Eamonn Kelly, Pound Road and deceased members of the Kelly and Murray families.
Saturday 13th July, 7.3pm – Mary & Tom Carty
Sunday 14th July, 10.30am – Remember Michael Flynn Islandcase
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 7th July, 9.30am
Sunday 14th July, 9.30am
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday 7th July, 11.30am – Maureen Delaney, Rookhill
Wednesday, 10th July, 8 p.m.
Friday, 12th July, 8 p.m. – Nora and Johnnie McNerney, Cloughbrack
Sunday, 14th July, 11.30 a.m. – The intentions of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate and for missionaries – lay and religious – everywhere
- Jubilee of Marriages 2024 – Inviting all couples celebrating the Anniversary of their Marriage, especially those marking their Silver, Ruby, Golden and Diamond Anniversaries Sunday 22nd September, 2024 at 2.30pm St. Brigids Church, Four Mile House Co. Roscommon. All couples celebrating their Anniversary are asked to register their details at www.elphindiocese.ie
- National Grandparents Pilgrimage – All are welcome to the National Grandparents Pilgrimage at Knock Shrine on Sunday, 28th July, commencing at 2.30pm with Anointing of the Sick. Mass at 3pm with principal celebrant Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio.
- Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock – The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21 July. Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.
- Reek Sunday 2024 – Sunday 28 July – The annual national pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick ‘Reek Sunday’ takes place on Sunday 28 July. Mass will be celebrated on the summit of the mountain on the hour with the first Mass at 8:00am and the last Mass at 2:00pm. Confessions will be available on the summit from 7:30am to 2:00pm.
- Elphin Diocese’s Morning Pilgrim Walk from Castlerea to Knock will take place on Sunday 18th August. For more info see www.elphindiocese.ie/walk2knock
- Donamon Castle Retreat Day (11am – 4 pm) on Thursday 15th August. More details available at: www.elphindiocese.ie/our-lady All welcome.
- Campa Samhraidh / Pop- up Gaeltacht. Summer Camp for Children – 1 week only, Riverchapel Community Centre (beside Brooks). Mon to Fri. Aug 5-9th 2024. 10am-1pm. Gaeilge, Games, Song, Dance agus Craic. For application form, Email: Campasamhraidh20@gmail.com Or contact Muireann 087 6745436. Limited numbers so early booking advisable.
- 6k Fun Walk/Run in Newbridge Sunday 21st July in Aid of the Special Care Baby Unit Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe and the CardiacWard and Parent’s Accommodation in Crumlin’s Children Hospital Dublin. Registration from 12.30pm. Walk at 1pm. Refreshments and Spot prizes in The Shiven Inn after.
- Chime – The National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People, run an outreach clinic in Ballinasloe. Date – The first Wednesday of each month, Times – 10.30am – 1.00pm, Venue – Health Centre, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe. For more information on Chimes Service check out their website www.chime.ie
- MOW BNT – Meals on wheels operates on a Tuesday and Thursday within our Parish. A hot dinner and dessert are provided. If you would like more information or to avail of this service, please contact Teresa on 087-450-2761.
- Mountbellew District Development CES CLG – are you in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and would like to re-train while working, there are CE places available within the area, please contact 090-6624034 or 090-9679085 for more information.
- Call for Old Carnival Brochures/Programmes – If anyone in our community has any older carnival programmes/brochures, going back to the 60s/70s/80s/90s, the committee would be very grateful to borrow and copy them for a display to celebrate the 80th carnival. A scan or photo of the brochures/programmes would be great also. Please contact the Carnival Committee by emailing the following address ballygarcarnival@ballygar.ie or contact Conor on (087) 9028830 or Tomàs on (086) 3683778.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Jason Burke on winning €429. Next week’s draw will be in Kenny’s Ballygar.
Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members. Thanks to Killyan Sportsfield committee will do the draw for month of June & Newbridge Action Committee will run the draw for July.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s Teresa Neary, Ballyforan who won €780 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 6th July in The Thatch.
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Ballygar €680.00
Toghergar Collection €340.00
Newbridge Collection €843.00
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