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,

 email: bntparishnewsetter@gmail.com

BALLYGAR CHURCH

15^th Sunday in Ordinary time

Saturday 15^th July, 7.30pm – Frank Pettit,

Sunday 16^th July, 10.30am –Teresa Lohan, Ruane Anniversary and her parents Nora & Pake.

Monday 17^th July, 9.30am

Tuesday 18^th July, 7.30pm

Thursday 20^th July, 9.30am

Friday 21^st July, 7.30pm – John Dervan

Saturday 22^nd July – Marriage

Saturday 22^nd July, 7.30pm – Eamonn Kelly, Pound Road

Sunday 23^rd July, 10.30am – Joe Galvin Anniversary

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 16^th July, 9.30am

Sunday 23^rd July, 9.30am – Mary Kilcommons

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 16^th July, 11.30am –  Pat Kilgannon, Michael and Nora Lynch, Cloughbrack

Maura Shaw (née Martin), Ballinacor & Galway, Mary Morley, Lissavruggy (birthday remembrance)  

Wednesday 19^th July, 8pm – Fr. Tom Beirne (7th anniversary)

Friday 21^st July, 8pm – Bea and Andy Muldoon, Maggie Jane and Jimmy Muldoon, Mary and Denis Mullen, Cloonkeen

Sunday 23^rd July, 11.30am – World Day for Grandparents and Elders; Mike, Evelyn, Nora and Timmy Kilcommins, Lisquell West                                                                                                                                                        

Please remember in your prayers, Johnnie O’Neill, Ballinasloe, brother of Mary Mockler, Tullyroe who died during the week, may he rest in peace.                                                                                                                                                          

For those wishing to book mass for Ballygar and Toghergar for the coming weeks, please telephone the Parochial House Monday or Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm on 090-6624637.

• The National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage – will take place in Knock on Sunday 23 July – the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. All are welcome for this wonderful celebration of family and faith through the generations. The Principal Celebrant and Homilist will be Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin and Chair of the Bishops’ Council for Marriage and the Family. Music will be by the combined choirs of Knock Shrine who will be joined by Dana. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more information see www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
• Ballygar Cemetery – Mass will be celebrated in Ballygar Cemetery on Sunday 13th August at 10.30am, weather permitting.  In preparation for this there will be a general clean up on Saturday 30th July from 11am.  Anyone tending to their relative’s graves, could you please tend to adjoining graves which may need attention.  Your help would be greatly appreciated. 
• Killyan Graveyard Annual Mass – will be celebrated at the graveyard on Sunday, 30th July, at 11.30 a.m. In the weeks beforehand, when you are tending the graves of your loved ones, please consider giving a little of your time to tidy the section of path/area nearby and the grave(s) which no longer have anyone left to tend to them.  Thank you. 
• MOUNTBELLEW VINTAGE CLUB SHOW – takes place on 30th July.  All inquiries to Mike Joe Cunningham on 086 1016748. 
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations Nancy Farris c/o Fr Tommy Conway Hattiesburg USA on winning €516. Next week’s draw in the Shiven Inn Newbridge. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members. Notice re: 11th anniversary of draw: – For the 11^th anniversary of NAC 50/50 draw there will be extra prizes on Saturday July 15^th, 1^st draw- prepaid members €250, 2^nd draw- main draw, 3^rd draw- all envelopes €250, 4th draw- all envelopes €100.

• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 10^th Year Anniversary – Congratulations to Deirdre & Rita Doyle, Cloonlyon who won €631 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 15th July in The Thatch.
• Toghergar Church – We have been requested to put the coming months Cleaning Rota in this week’s newsletter.  Please see below:

Week						Station Area
1	16/07	27/08	08/10	19/11	31/12	Ballinamore Bridge
2	23/07	03/09	15/10	26/11	07/01	Shanballymore
3	30/07	10/09	22/10	03/12	14/01	Bornacurra / Cloonascaberry
4	06/08	17/09	29/10	10/12	21/01	Cloonabricka
5	13/08	24/09	05/11	17/12	28/01	Cornananty More / Trihill
6	20/08	01/10	12/11	24/12	04/02	Ballinlass

To reduce infection:  Volunteers are advised not to clean the church on a Sunday.  Each station area is responsible for providing flowers.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €705.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €310.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €821.00Received 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, email: bntparishnewsetter@gmail.com

BALLYGAR CHURCH

14^th Sunday in Ordinary time

Saturday 8^th July, 7.30pm – Josie Mannion 3^rd Anniversary

Sunday 9^th July, 10.30am – Bernard Loughnane and deceased family members

Monday 10^th July, 9.30am

Tuesday 11^th July, 7.30pm

Thursday 13^th July, 9.30am – Michael Flynn, Islandcase Anniversary

Friday 14^th July, 7.30pm – Special Intention

Saturday 15^th July, 7.30pm – Frank Pettit, please remember Teresa Lohan, Ruane Anniversary

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

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 9^th July, 9.30am

Sunday 16^th July, 9.30am

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 9^th July, 11.30am –  Paddy, Martie, Mark and Mary Ellen Crehan, Cappagh, and deceased members of the Crehan, Clarke and Lohan families, Kilclough

Wednesday 12^th July, 8pm – Fr. Tom Beirne (7th anniversary)    

Friday 14^th July, 8pm – Tom and Margaret Crehan, Larry Crehan and deceased members of the Crehan and Connolly families 

Sunday 16^th July, 11.30am –  Pat Kilgannon, Michael and Nora Lynch, Cloughbrack                                                                                                                                                          

A special thank you to all who have contributed to the purchase of new Priests Vestments and altar linens.  The vestments have been purchased and the altar linen will be purchased in the coming weeks.

For those wishing to book mass for Ballygar and Toghergar for the coming weeks, please telephone the Parochial House Monday or Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm on 090-6624637.

• The National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage – will take place in Knock on Sunday 23 July – the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. All are welcome for this wonderful celebration of family and faith through the generations. The Principal Celebrant and Homilist will be Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin and Chair of the Bishops’ Council for Marriage and the Family. Music will be by the combined choirs of Knock Shrine who will be joined by Dana. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more information see www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
• Ballygar Cemetery – Mass will be held in Ballygar Cemetery on Sunday 13^th August 2023 at 10.30am, weather permitting.
• Killyan Graveyard Annual Mass – will be celebrated at the graveyard on Sunday, 30th July, at 11.30 a.m. In the weeks beforehand, when you are tending the graves of your loved ones, please consider giving a little of your time to tidy the section of path/area nearby and the grave(s) which no longer have anyone left to tend to them.  Thank you. 

• Shiven Rovers Summer BBQ & Auction – in the Shiven Inn on Saturday 15^th July.  Tickets €10 each.  Music by Steve Reilly: Food served from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm.  Tickets available from Club members.
• Happy Feet Foot Clinic by Deirdre Moran will be at Ballygar Pharmacy on Thursday 13th July. Contact Deirdre for appointment on 09096 23430.
• Ballygar Mental Health Awareness & Promotion – is a new Facebook page for the community- run by Louise Holian, it includes resources, info where you can access mental health related trainings and webinars from local and national organisation’s, info re counselling services and where to go for support both online and in person, podcasts and Youtube videos which may be useful and tips for positive coping strategies which may help getting through the day or the week.  The aim is to reduce the stigma and for everyone to know they are not alone and help is always at hand whatever you may be going through.  Louise who has lived experience herself and is currently studying Counselling & Psychotherapy is also always at the other end of a message too if anyone needs a chat.  Please support and follow the page if on Facebook.
• MOUNTBELLEW VINTAGE CLUB SHOW – takes place on 30th July.  All inquiries to Mike Joe Cunningham on 086 1016748.  Also Club meeting every Friday night at 9.30pm in the Mountbellew Mart Canteen.  New Members always welcome.   Contact Fergal on 087 6725957, Eugene on 087-6401972 or Mike Joe on 086 1016748 for further information.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations Kitty Goolsby Mississippi USA on winning €550 Next week’s draw in the bridge bar Mountbellew. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members.  Next month Newbridge Action Committee host the draw for month of July & Thanks to the nature trail committee for hosting it for month of June.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 10^th Year Anniversary – Congratulations to Margaret Hannigan Popp, Lisquell who won €568 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 8th July in Hughes.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €820.00, Formation of Future Priests €325.00

Toghergar Offertory Collection €365.00, Formation of Future Priests €130.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €1,067.09, Formation of Future Priests €264.00

 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, email: bntparishnewsetter@gmail.com

BALLYGAR CHURCH

13^th Sunday in Ordinary time

Saturday 1^st July, 7.30pm – Mary & Ned Hevehan Anniversary

Sunday 2^nd July, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 3^rd July, 9.30am

Tuesday 4^th July, 7.30pm

Thursday 6^th July, 9.30am

Friday 7^th July, 7.30pm

Saturday 8^th July, 12pm – Baptism

Saturday 8^th July, 7.30pm – Josie Mannion 3^rd Anniversary

Sunday 9^th July, 10.30am – People of the Parish

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 2^nd July, 9.30am – Annie & Marty Gordon and deceased family members

Sunday 9^th July, 9.30am

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 2^nd July, 11.30 am – Maureen Delaney, Rookhill; Andy Murray, Kilclough

Wednesday 5^th July, 8pm

Friday 7th July, 8pm – Mary Griffin (née Kilcommins), Ballinacor and Cork

Sunday 16^th July, 11.30 am- Paddy, Martie, Mark, and Mary Ellen Crehan, Cappagh, and deceased members of the Crehan, Ryan and Lohan families

Sick and Housebound – Fr. Douglas to visit on Friday 7^th July.  If you or a family member would like Fr. Douglas to visit, please call on 09-6624637.

A special thank you to all who have contributed to the purchase of new Priests Vestments and altar linens.  The vestments have been purchased and the altar linen will be purchased in the coming weeks.

Please remember in your prayers Evelyn Traynor (nee Ryan), Ballygar, may she rest in peace.

• All Pioneer Association Centres in Elphin Diocese – invited to send delegates to either of the following Diocesan Pioneer Association meetings (8- 9.30 pm):  (i) Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon, on Wednesday 5th July, or (ii)  Gillooly Hall, Sligo, on Thursday 6th July, 8 – 9.30 pm.  Committed Pioneers in parishes without an active Centre also welcome.   Purpose of meeting:  to discuss promotion and advancement of Pioneer Association in our parishes & diocese.  For more info. please contact Justin 087 6171526 / justin@elphindiocese.ie
• The National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage – will take place in Knock on Sunday 23 July – the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. All are welcome for this wonderful celebration of family and faith through the generations. The Principal Celebrant and Homilist will be Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin and Chair of the Bishops’ Council for Marriage and the Family. Music will be by the combined choirs of Knock Shrine who will be joined by Dana. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more information see www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
• BALLINAMORE BRIDGE/TOGHERGAR, BALLYGAR & NEWBRIDGE CHURCHES: MS IRELAND THANK YOU – The Local Branch of MS Ireland wishes to thank all who contributed so generously to the recent Church Gate Collection.  Total amount raised in Ballinamore Bridge/Toghergar €150.77, Ballygar €219.06 and Newbridge €350.02.  Thanks also to all who helped with the collections.
• Pro Life Mass, Rekindling The Gospel of Life – will be offered in Apparition Chapel, Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo on Saturday 8 th July at 12.30 p.m. The celebrant is Fr. Vincent Twomey SVD, Professor Emeritus of Moral Theology. Organised by Roscommon for Life group.  Following Mass, people can informally meet in St. John’s Rest and Care centre where tea, coffee and snacks are available.
• Shiven Rovers Summer BBQ & Auction – in the Shiven Inn on Saturday 15^th July.  Tickets €10 each.  Music by Steve Reilly: Food served from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm.  Tickets available from Club members.
• Ballygar Mental Health Awareness & Promotion – is a new Facebook page for the community- run by Louise Holian, it includes resources, info where you can access mental health related trainings and webinars from local and national organisation’s, info re counselling services and where to go for support both online and in person, podcasts and Youtube videos which may be useful and tips for positive coping strategies which may help getting through the day or the week.  The aim is to reduce the stigma and for everyone to know they are not alone and help is always at hand whatever you may be going through.  Louise who has lived experience herself and is currently studying Counselling & Psychotherapy is also always at the other end of a message too if anyone needs a chat.  Please support and follow the page if on Facebook.
• MOUNTBELLEW VINTAGE CLUB SHOW – takes place on 30th July.  All inquiries to Mike Joe Cunningham on 086 1016748.  Also Club meeting every Friday night at 9.30pm in the Mountbellew Mart Canteen.  New Members always welcome.   Contact Fergal on 087 6725957, Eugene on 087-6401972 or Mike Joe on 086 1016748 for further information.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations Molly, Katie& Laura Hannon on winning €543.Next week’s draw in Hughes Ballinamore bridge Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members.  Next month Newbridge Action Committee host the draw for month of July &Thanks to the nature trail committee for hosting it for month of June.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 10^th Year Anniversary – Congratulations Eddie & Ann Mongan, Plunkett Park who won €567 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 1st July in Kennys.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €815,

Toghergar Offertory Collection €360

Newbridge Offertory Collection €648

 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, email: bntparishnewsetter@gmail.com

BALLYGAR CHURCH

12^th Sunday in ordinary time

Saturday 24^th June, 7.30pm

Sunday 25^th June, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 26^th June, 9.30am

Tuesday 27^th June, 7.30pm

Thursday 29^th June, 9.30am

Friday 30^th June, 7.30pm

Saturday 1^st July, 12pm – John Davies Months Mind

Saturday 1^st July, 7.30pm – Mary & Ned Hevehan Anniversary

Sunday 2^nd July, 10.30am – People of the Parish

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 25^th June, 9.30am

Sunday 2^nd July, 9.30am – Annie & Marty Gordon and deceased family members

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 25^th June, 11.30am – John Britton, Kilclough – Month’s Mind

Wednesday 28th June, 8pm

Friday 30th June, 8pm

Sunday 2^nd July, 11.30 am – Maureen Delaney, Rookhill; Andy Murray, Kilclough

Please remember in your prayers Joe Flynn, Mount Talbot & Athleague, may he rest in peace.

• Elphin Diocese’s 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg – www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg) takes place next weekend.  Still some seats available on a bus that will pick up and return pilgrims to Athlone, Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Roscommon, Fourmilehouse, Tulsk, Boyle, Castlebaldwin, Sligo, Rathcormac and Grange. Enquires to Justin Harkin please @ 087 6171526 / justin@elphindiocese.ie
• Church Gate Collection in aid of the Assisted Pilgrim Section of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – will be taken up in your church on the 24th/ 25th June (Roscommon Parishes only). This year 30 assisted pilgrims from the Diocese will travel to Lourdes and all monies collected at church gates will be used to help defray the costs of this section of the pilgrimage.  Your support will be greatly appreciated.
• All Pioneer Association Centres in Elphin Diocese – invited to send delegates to either of the following Diocesan Pioneer Association meetings (8- 9.30 pm):  (i) Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon, on Wednesday 5th July, or (ii)  Gillooly Hall, Sligo, on Thursday 6th July, 8 – 9.30 pm.  Committed Pioneers in parishes without an active Centre also welcome.   Purpose of meeting:  to discuss promotion and advancement of Pioneer Association in our parishes & diocese.  For more info. please contact Justin 087 6171526 / justin@elphindiocese.ie

• Killyan Graveyard Annual Mass – will be celebrated at the graveyard on Sunday, 30th July, at 11.30 a.m. In the weeks beforehand, when you are tending the graves of your loved ones, please consider giving a little of your time to tidy the section of path/area nearby and the grave(s) which no longer have anyone left to tend to them.  Thank you.
• Shiven Rovers Summer BBQ & Auction – in the Shiven Inn on Saturday 15^th July.  Tickets €10 each.  Music by Steve Reilly: Food served from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm.  Tickets available from Club members.
• MOUNTBELLEW VINTAGE CLUB SHOW – takes place on 30th July.  All inquiries to Mike Joe Cunningham on 086 1016748.  Also Club meeting every Friday night at 9.30pm in the Mountbellew Mart Canteen.  New Members always welcome.   Contact Fergal on 087 6725957, Eugene on 087-6401972 or Mike Joe on 086 1016748 for further information.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Therese & Niall Quinn on winning €585.Next week’s draw in Mullins Mountbellew. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 10^th Year Anniversary – Congratulations Mary Crowe, Windfield Cross who won €536 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 24th June in Kennys.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €775.00 / Peter Pence €310.00,

Toghergar Offertory Collection €270.00 / Peter Pence €135.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €1,430.27 / Peter Pence €174.55

 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, email: bntparishnewsetter@gmail.com

BALLYGAR CHURCH

11^th June 2023 – Corpus Christi

Saturday 10^th June, 7.30pm

Sunday 11^th June, 10.30am – People of the Parish – Corpus Christi.

Monday 12^th June, 9.30am

Tuesday 13^th June, 7.30pm

Thursday 15^th June, 9.30pm

Friday 16^th June, 7.30pm – Gerry, Agnes, Tom Joe, Nora and Maureen Kiernan.

Saturday 17^th June, 7.30pm

Sunday 18^th June, 10.30am – Tommy Joe Conneally and deceased family members Kilmore

Fr. Douglas is on retreat this coming week, masses during the week will be at their usual times

TOGHERGAR CHURCH

Sunday 11^th June, 9.30am – Lizzy and Jimmy Burke and Deceased family members of the Burkes.

Sunday 18^th June, 9.30am

NEWBRIDGE CHURCH

Sunday 11th June, 11.30am – Corpus Christi – Margaret, Kevin and Mary Rogerson, Cloonshivna, and deceased members of the Rogerson and Lohan families.

Wednesday 14^th June, 8pm

Friday 16^th June, 8pm – Pat Carr, Cloonshivna and England

Sunday 18^th June, 11.30am – Nonie Flynn, Tullyvillage, her grandson Keith Davis, and deceased members of the Flynn and Carr families

Please remember John Davies in your prayers, may he rest in peace.

• VAKS (Volunteer at Knock Shrine) programme –  It is an opportunity for young people in TY, 5th and 6th year to come to Knock to volunteer for a weekend in either July or August. This is a great way to meet new friends, serve others, express your faith and have fun! For further information please contact Knock Youth Ministry on 094 9375321 or youthministry@knockshrine.ie
• ELPHIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – ASSISTED PILGRIM SECTION – The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 23rd – 28th August, via 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, PP, Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. (090 6661115).  Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is Friday, 16th June.  All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01-2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
• 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. 
• MS Ireland Churchgate Collection – on behalf of MS Ireland at Ballygar, Newbridge and Toghergar for the weekend of 17th / 18th June this year.
• Cruthaitheacht agus an Cheantar – A local Exhibition exhibiting works of art, sculpture and craft. It will launch the 16th of June in Mountbellew Community Hall at eight o’clock with music, poetry, wine and cheese. The exhibition will open again at 11.00 on Saturday 17th June.  A cake and plant sale in aid of Mountbellew Tidy Towns running through-out the day. There will be heritage talks from 14.00 and a ‘Local Heroes’ music and poetry performance from 20.00 until 22.00.  This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Ballygar Mens Shed – are holding on open morning on Tuesday 13^th June at 11am, as part of mens health week.  All men are welcome to attend see our facilities and what we have to offer and of course share a cuppa on the morning.  We are based at Town Hall, High Street Ballygar F42X725
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Luke Delaney Killyan on winning €462.Next week’s draw in the Bridgebar Mountbellew. Thanks to everyone for their continued support every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 10^th Year Anniversary – Congratulations Delia Healy Cloonlyon on wining the €1,473 in our Anniversary draw.  Extra draw winners, Oliva Keady, Inverin Hamper, Roisin Power Rookhill – Centra Voucher, Pat McDemott & Marcellina Kelly – Shiven Voucher, Cillian, Ruairi & Marsie Doyle – Headlines Voucher, Alia & Casey Cloonruff – Hapmer, Tom Naughton High Street – Hamper, Rose Doyle Rookhill – Hamper, Laura & Katie Hannon – 50/50 yearly subscription, Avil Healy Cloonlyon – 50/50 yearly subscription.

Ballygar Offertory Collection €815.00,

Toghergar Offertory Collection €335.00

Newbridge Offertory Collection €723.00

 Received with thanks

BALLYGAR CHURCH
4 th June 2023
The Most Holy Trinity
Saturday 3 rd June, 7.30pm – We pray for all exam students.
Sunday 4 th June, 10.30am – Pat Lohan 1 st Anniversary
Monday 5 th June, 10.30am – Exam Students
Tuesday 6 th June, 7.30pm
Thursday 8 th June, 9.30am
Friday 9 th June, 7.30pm
Saturday 10 th June, 7.30pm
Sunday 11 th June, 10.30am – People of the Parish – Corpus Christi.
Please note change of time on Bank Holiday Monday – 10.30am
TOGHERGAR CHURCH
Sunday 4 th June, 9.30am – Peter and Tara Carty
Sunday 11 th June, 9.30am – Lizzy and Jimmy Burke and Deceased family members of the Burkes.
NEWBRIDGE CHURCH
Sunday 4 th June, 8pm – The Most Holy Trinity -The intentions of the people of the locality as
requested by Benny Kenny, our former postman.Anniversaries: Kathleen O’Connor, Cloonshivna;
Mark and Mary Ellen Crehan, Cappagh, and deceased members of the Crehan and Ryan families.
Wednesday, 7th June, 8 pm
Friday 9th June, 8pm – John Geraghty, Crowevillage
Sunday 11th June, 11.30am – Corpus Christi – Margaret, Kevin and Mary Rogerson, Cloonshivna,
and deceased members of the Rogerson and Lohan families.
Thank you to all who contributed to the Pentecost collection.

 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.
 VAKS (Volunteer at Knock Shrine) programme – It is an opportunity for young people in TY,
5th and 6th year to come to Knock to volunteer for a weekend in either July or August. This is
a great way to meet new friends, serve others, express your faith and have fun! For further
information please contact Knock Youth Ministry on 094 9375321 or
youthministry@knockshrine.ie
 Ballygar Mens Shed – are holding on open morning on Tuesday 13 th June at 11am, as part of
mens health week. All men are welcome to attend see our facilities and what we have to
offer and of course share a cuppa on the morning. We are based at Town Hall, High Street
Ballygar F42X725
 Roscommon Women’s Network – invite you to a Community Conversation identifying the
strengths and needs of your locality in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon Town on Fri 9th June
from 10am to 1:30pm with a Free hot light lunch!  We need your ideas and input in creating
a New Free Training Course in Economical Sustainable Living examples of which include ways
in which we can reuse, grow, share and repair in our homes and locality. Places for this
gathering is limited so please register by call or text to 086 8099154 or email cycleup@rwn.ie.

 Mountbellew & Districts Active Retirement Meeting – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew
and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Tuesday 6th
June at 8pm. New members welcome NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
 Happyfeet – Foot clinic at Ballygar Pharmacy – Next Clinic Thursday 5t June – Call or text
Deirdre 086 361 2578 for appointments.
 “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 have a cup of tea with Ballaghlea! All welcome.
 Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the
Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw Johnny Glynn, Newbridge on winning €405.Next
week’s draw in Hughes Ballinamore Bridge. Thanks to everyone for their continued support
every week, 6 months and yearly envelopes available from committee members. Next month
The Nature trail host the draw for month of June & Thanks to Killyan Graveyard Committee for
hosting the draw for the month of May.
 Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Alex, Mike & Ewan
Murray, Mount Talbot who won €581 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club &
Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 Draw. Hamper winner Shane Tierney, Longwood. Thanks to all who
are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw
Saturday 4th June in Morans. As this is our 10th Anniversary we have 10 prizes with €1000
guaranteed.
 Ballygar Tidy Towns & St Brendan’s LFC Lotto – 10th Anniversary draw takes place this
Saturday 3rd June in Morans. To celebrate our success we have 10 prizes with first prize
€1000 guaranteed. The committee wish to thank everyone who supported them over the past
10 years. Your support has contributed to the success of both community groups.

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