Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,

 email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com

ST MARYS CHURCH – 4^th Sunday of Easter

Saturday 10^th May, 7.30pm – Tom Nolan, Ruane

Sunday 11^th May, 10.30am – Day of Prayer for Vocations

Monday 12^th May, 9.30am

Tuesday 13^th May, 7.30pm – Pake Lohan, Ballygar

Thursday 15^th May, 9.30am

Friday 16^th May, 7.30pm

Saturday 17^th May, 7.30pm

Sunday 18^th May, 10.30am – Mary & John Small and deceased family members Ballygar

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: May 10^th /11^th – Oliver Holmes & Peter Daly

                                                May 17^th/18^th – Pat Gunning & Neil Geraghty

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 11^th May, 9.30am – Day of Prayer for Vocations  

Sunday 18^th May, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 11^th May, 11.30am – Peter Quinn, Crowevillage – 1^st Anniversary: Christina and John Hynes

Wednesday 14^th May – No Mass

Friday 16^th May, 8.15 p.m. – Pake and Delia Crehan, Rushestown, and deceased members of the Crehan and Moran families

Sunday 18^th May, 11.30am – Frank Kelly, Cloughbrack, and deceased members of the Quinn family; Paddy and Nora Lohan, Killyan and all deceased family members; Jimmy and Teresa Lyons, Curraghduff; Paddy McDermott, Lissavruggy

Please remember in your prayers Gerry Tierney, Ballygar, may he rest in peace.

• Training for Volunteers – this training is for volunteers working with children in the diocese, this includes those acting as supervisors of Altar Services, Sacristans, Choir Leaders, Liturgy Group Leaders, Children’s Pray Group Leaders, Eucharistic Ministers who are delivering to Communion to homes or who assist as Supervisors of Altar Servers, etc.  If you are unsure whether this training is relevant to your situation please give me a call.  I realise that many volunteers have had training previously, but the requirement is the volunteers are re-trained and re-vetted every 3 years.  MONDAY 19TH MAY, 2025 IN THE ABBEY HOTEL AT 7PM.
• The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 29th August, 2025 to the 3rd September, 2025 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 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 2025. All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
• – There are 2 places remaining on our Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy 29 July – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• SeniorLine, Ireland’s national telephone service for older people, will be open every day this summer from 10am-10pm, freephone 1800 80 45 91.  Your call will be answered by another older person who will listen, keep you company, discuss a problem and support you towards a resolution if possible. 
• Therese – As part of the centenary celebrations of St Therese of Lisieux’s canonisation, there will be a special afternoon on Saturday, 17th May from 2.30pm – 5pm at Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 YF66.  The afternoon will include veneration of the relics of St Therese and her parents, St Louis and St Zelie Martin. There will also be a unique exhibition of historical items from the life of St Therese and the Martin Family. Entry is free.
• are delighted to announce details of this year’s annual Summer concert. Date: Sunday 18th May 2025. Time: Doors open 5.30pm | Concert starts 6pm. Place: St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Athlone. Admission: €15. With Special Guests: Daren Lane & Méli Mélo (coming from Chateaubriant, France). We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening full of music.
• – All are welcome to bring fresh flowers to the Easter Garden to the left of the sanctuary in Ballygar Church. The garden will remain in place until after Pentecost. Vases of water will be provided. 
• community walk, jog or run will continue during summer on Monday and Friday evening at 7.30pm. Never too late to join every one welcome.
• – Dunmore Community Council Bingo will take place on Sunday May 11^th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm.  Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot.  Draw for a free double book, single book, lucky line sheet and Jackpot sheet.  Complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits will be served at the interval.  All are welcome. 
• are delighted to announce details of this year’s annual Summer concert. Date: Sunday 18th May 2025, Time: Doors open 5.30pm | Concert starts 6pm, Place: St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Athlone, Admission: €15.  With Special Guests: Daren Lane & Méli Mélo (coming from Chateaubriant, France).  We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening full of music. 
• – Thank you to all who came out and supported ‘Croi In Your Community Event’ last Thursday 1st May. Special thank you to Caroline and the Croi team who had a busy morning; to the Court House for use of their facilities and to all the ladies who assisted with tea and refreshments. To our Parish Priest Fr. Douglas for use of the Church car park.
• – Congratulations to Alan Crowe, Newbridge on winning €528 in this week’s 50/50 draw.  Nature Trail for month of May.  Thank you for your continued support.
• – Congratulations to Betty Crehan, Ballinamore Bridge who won €700 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons, Saturday 10th May.

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Ballygar Collection €600.00

Toghergar Collection €390.00

Newbridge Collection €841.00

Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,

 email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com

ST MARYS CHURCH – 3^rd Easter of Sunday

Saturday 3^rd May, 7.30pm – Norah Brennan late of Ruane

Sunday 4^th May, 10.30am – Mass for Pope Francis

Monday 5^th May, 10.30am

Tuesday 6^th May, 7.30pm

Thursday 8^th May, 9.30am

Friday 9^th May, 7.30pm

Saturday 10^th May, 12 noon – Margaret Egan Months Mind

Saturday 10^th May, 7.30pm – Tom Nolan, Ruane

Sunday 11^th May, 10.30am – Day of Prayer for Vocations

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: May 3^rd/4^th – Hugh McArdle & John Carty

                                                May 10^th /11^th – Oliver Holmes & Peter Daly

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 4^th May, 9.30am – Dolly and Martin Heavey and Deceased family members of the Heavey and Fallon families

Sunday 11^th May, 9.30am – Day of Prayer for Vocations  

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 4^th May, 11.30am – Tess Killilea, Lissavruggy – 1^st Anniversary. Christina and John Hynes

Wednesday 7^th May, 8pm

Friday 9^th May, 8pm – Tony and Nan Waldron, Tuam

Saturday 10^th May, 11am – Jack Heavey, Ballinacor – 1^st Anniversary

Sunday 11^th May, 11.30am – Peter Quinn, Crowevillage – 1^st Anniversary

Mass of Remembrance for Pope Francis – The parish will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance for Pope Francis on this Sunday, May 4^th at 10:30am in St Marys Church Ballygar. All are welcome to attend.

Please remember in your prayers Matt Farrell, Tully and Paddy Heavey, Creggs & Hermitage, may they rest in peace.

• ELPHIN AND ACHONRY DIOCESAN – Training for Volunteers – this training is for volunteers working with children in the diocese, this includes those acting as supervisors of Altar Services, Sacristans, Choir Leaders, Liturgy Group Leaders, Children’s Pray Group Leaders, Eucharistic Ministers who are delivering to Communion to homes or who assist as Supervisors of Altar Servers, etc.  If you are unsure whether this training is relevant to your situation please give me a call.  I realise that many volunteers have had training previously, but the requirement is the volunteers are re-trained and re-vetted every 3 years.  MONDAY 19TH MAY, 2025 IN THE ABBEY HOTEL AT 7PM.
• ELPHIN AND ACHONRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – ASSISTED PILGRIM SECTION – The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 29th August, 2025 to the 3rd September, 2025 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 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 2025. All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
• Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy– There are 2 places remaining on our Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy 29 July – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• A public Rosary in honour of Our Lady of Fatima for World Peace will be held at 4pm in front of St.Mary’s Church, Ballygar. All welcome.
• “A spring clean of the Toghergar Church grounds will take place on bank holiday Monday the 5^th May from 11am to 1pm. If you can spare a hour all help is apricated.”
• Easter Garden in Ballygar Church – All are welcome to bring fresh flowers to the Easter Garden to the left of the sanctuary in Ballygar Church. The garden will remain in place until after Pentecost. Vases of water will be provided.
• AGM of Ballygar and Districts Company Ltd – Monday 5th May – The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ballygar and Districts Company Ltd, which oversees the running of the Mattie McDonagh Centre and the Niall Walsh pitch, will be held in the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Monday, 5th May, at 9 pm. Your attendance at the meeting would be greatly appreciated. 
• Newbridge Ladies Club meeting in Newbridge Hall on Tuesday 6th. May at 8.30p.m.  Eucharia McDonagh will do a demonstration on felting and cross stitch. All are welcome. 
• Chair Pilates commencing in Newbridge Hall – continues Wednesday night’s at 7pm. All are welcome.  For information contact Margaret 086 8342112. 
• NBT Community Games Athletics Day will be held on Monday 5th May at 3pm in the Niall Walsh pitch. U8,U10,U12,U14 races and U12 (boys),U14 (girls) Long Puck. Register name, age, school and address to nbtcommunitygames@outlook.ie. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
• Launch of the European & Connacht Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2025 – Will take place on Friday the 9^th of May in the Malt House, Mountbellew at 8pm. All are invited. Admission is free. Food and refreshments will be served. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Cian and Oran Shaw, Portlaois on winning €527 in this week’s 50/50 draw.  Nature Trail for month of May.  Thank you for your continued support.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winners of St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 lotto Hughes Bar Staff, Ballinamore Bridge who won €660. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Morans, Saturday 3rd May.

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Ballygar Collection €640.00

Toghergar Collection €350.00

Newbridge Collection €885.25

Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,

 email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 26^th April, 7.30pm – Leo Flynn and sons Francie and Sean and deceased family members

Sunday 27^th April, 10.30am – Patrick Lohan and deceased family members of the Lohan family

Monday 28^th April, 9.30am

Tuesday 29^th April, 7.30pm – Dianne Richardson 6^th Anniversary

Thursday 1^st May, 9.30am

Friday 2^nd May, 7.30pm – Andy O’Malley

Saturday 3^rd May – Baptism

Saturday 3^rd May, 7.30pm – Norah Brennan late of Ruane

Sunday 4^th May, 10.30am – Mass for Pope Francis

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: April 26^th/27^th – Aaron Roche & Adrian Keegan

                                                May 3^rd/4^th – Hugh McArdle & John Carty

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 27^th April, 9.30am – Divine Mercy Sunday

Sunday 4^th May, 9.30am – Dolly and Martin Heavey and Deceased family members of the Heavey and Fallon families.

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 27^th April, 11.30am – Josephine Ward, Kilcoosh, her sister Nora and parents, Josephine and John; Brigid, Pake and Gerard Noone, Rookhill; Nora and Andy Muldoon, Cloonkeen, and all deceased members of the Muldoon and Crehan families. Christina and John Hynes.

Wednesday 30^th April – No Mass

Friday 2^nd May, 8.15pm – Helena Hynes Greally, Tonacor and Killyan.

Sunday 4^th May, 11.30am – Tess Killilea, Lissavruggy – 1^st Anniversary. Christina and John Hynes.

Mass of Remembrance for Pope Francis – The parish will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance for Pope Francis on Sunday, May 4th at 10:30am in St Marys Church Ballygar. All are welcome to attend.

Sick and Housebound – Fr. Douglas to visit on Friday 2^nd May.  If you or a family member would like Fr. Douglas to visit, please call on 090-6624637.

• ELPHIN AND ACHONRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – ASSISTED PILGRIM SECTION – The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 29th August, 2025 to the 3rd September, 2025 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 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 2025. All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
• Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy– There are five places remaining on our Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy 29 July – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is 1st May call Deirdre 086 361 2578 to make an appointment. 
• Yoga Classes continue in the Shiven Rovers clubhouse on Thursday @ 8.00pm. Text Doris 0872489579 for more details.
• Chair Pilates commencing in Newbridge Hall – on Wednesday night April 30th. at 7pm. for 6 weeks.All are welcome. For information contact Margaret 086 8342112
• CROI MOBILE UNIT:  Solas FRC Ballygar are delighted to announce that the Croi Mobile unit is coming to Ballygar Church Car park, Thursday May 1st 10.30am – 2pm.  Please note: The Courthouse will open during these hours with tea/coffee and light refreshments available. 
• The Easter Parade Committee – would like to thank everyone who took part in the parade on Sunday making it a great success, A special thanks to Newbridge Action Committee for funding the weekend, Tom Smith for supplying the marquee and Mountbellew vintage for the trailer and security fencing and helping with the parking, a word of thanks to Sarah Crehan our MC and Fr Douglas, Nora Divilly and Una Cunningham the judges,
• NEWBRIDGE AC – Would like to sincerely thank everyone for completing their couch to 5km  walking , jogging or running . It was a wonderful community event . Huge thanks to our inspiring mentor Sadie . We will continue meeting every Monday and Friday evening at 7.30 pm to maintain our fitness and have our chats along the way . It’s never too late to start so all newcomers welcome . Follow Newbridge AC and Ballygar Banter for updates
• Ballygar Tidy Towns AGM 2025 – The Annual General Meeting of Ballygar Tidy Towns will take place on Saturday, May 3rd at 8:30pm in the courthouse, Ballygar. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns – Come join the Ballygar Tidy Towns volunteers for the summer season!  WHEN? Every Saturday morning – 11am. WHERE? Ballygar Garda Station.  Gloves, litter pickers, tools and high visibility jackets will be provided.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.
• Launch of the European & Connacht Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2025 – Will take place on Friday the 9 th of May in the Malt House, Mountbellew at 8pm. All are invited. Admission is free. Food and refreshments will be served. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Margaret Hughes, Ballinamore Bridge on winning €570 in this week’s 50/50 Thank you for your continued support.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winners of St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns 50/50 lotto. Aine Doherty, Ballindrimley, Castlerea €754, Hamper Winners, Yvonne Phillips, St Brendan’s and Kelly McDonnell, Ballygar. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Martins, Saturday 26th April.

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Holy Places Ballygar –  €1165.00 Toghergar – € 225.00 Newbridge – € 254.00

Trócaire Ballygar – €1542.00 Newbridge – € 1004.15

Thanks to all who contributed to the collections, especially the

Easter collection for the Priests of the Parish Salary.

Palm Sunday – ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 12^th April, 7.30pm – Margaret & Michael Kinsley and deceased family members and son in law Pauric Lohan.

Sunday 13^th April, 10.30am – Palm Sunday

Monday 14^th April, 9.30am

Tuesday 15^th April, 7.30pm – Bridie Devine Anniversary

Holy Thursday 17^th April, 7.30pm

Good Friday, 18^th April, 11am – Ballygar Cemetery Stations of the Cross

Good Friday 18^th April, 3pm – The Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday 19^th April, 9pm – Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 20^th April, 10.30am – The Resurrection of the Lord

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: Good Friday 18^th April – Mike Lohan & Pat McDonagh

                                                Easter April 19^th/20^th – Tommy Fallon & Mike Lohan

                                                April 26^th/27^th – Aaron Roche & Adrian Keegan

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Palm Sunday 13^th April, 9.30am

Holy Thursday 17^th April, 6pm – The Lord’s Supper

Easter Sunday 20^th April, 9.30am – The Resurrection of the Lord

Easter Sunday 20^th April, 2pm – Baptism

 ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 13^th April, 11.30am – Palm Sunday – Pake and Delia Kerrigan, their great grandson Luke McAuliffe, and deceased members of the Kerrigan and Lohan families, especially Mary and Mark who died recently: Laurence Murray, Kilclough;

Wednesday 16^th April, 8pm – Bob Cunningham, Newbridge

Holy Thursday 17^th April, 8.30pm – The Lord’s Supper

Good Friday 18^th April, 3pm – The Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday 19^th April, 8.30pm – Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 20^th April. 11.30am – The Resurrection of the Lord

– Patrick Connolly, Creeveroe, and deceased members of the Connolly and Dowd families;                                                                         Deceased members of the Quinn family, Ballaghlea: Christina & John Hynes

• Are you involved, or keen to become involved in church music in your parish, school, university etc? You are invited to attend ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry on Saturday 26th April at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.  
• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• – ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is the theme of Jubilee 2025. To mark this special year of faith, the Diocese of Elphin and the Diocese of Achonry will journey on pilgrimage to Rome from 22nd to 27th October, 2025. This 5-night pilgrimage, led by Fr. Tom Hever and Fr. Vincent Sherlock, promises to be a special time in Rome, visiting Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites.  Price per person: €1499 on half board basis at centrally located hotel (€300 single room supplement). For bookings and enquiries: email info@joewalshtours.ie or phone Joe Walsh Tours: 01 241 0800.
• commences on Good Friday until Divine Mercy Sunday 27 April. The Chaplet will be recited in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar commencing after Good Friday Devotions and before weekend Masses and after Masses on weekdays. 
• will be held over the Easter weekend.  Bags and Gloves will be distributed after 11.30 mass today (Palm Sunday) A Skip for the collection of rubbish will be in the Shiven Inn Car Park. Thanks to everyone for their continued support. 
• on Thursday @ 8.00pm. Text Doris 0872489579 for more details.
• will take a two week Easter break in conjunction with school holidays. We will be back Tuesday 29th April at 11am. 
• Easter Bingo Dunmore Community Council Easter Bingo will take place on Sunday April 13^th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm. Lots of prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot, hampers, neighbours’ prizes.  Draw for a free double book, single book, lucky line sheet and Jackpot sheet.  Prize for best Easter Bonnet etc.  Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval.  All are welcome.
•   Solas FRC Ballygar are delighted to announce that the Croi Mobile unit is coming to Ballygar Church Car park, Thursday May 1st 10.30am – 2pm.  Please note: The Courthouse will open during these hours with tea/coffee and light refreshments available. 
• every Monday night at 8.30pm. Money prizes and refreshments served. Support appreciated.
• – Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Peggy Crowe on winning €522 in this week’s draw.  Thank you for your continued support.
• – Congratulations to Nora Kelleher, Ballygar who won €597 in this week’s 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 12th April. There will be a draw also for 2 Easter Hampers.

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Ballygar Collection €850.00

Toghergar Collection €355.00

Newbridge Collection €1,061.00

Received with thanks

5^th Sunday of Lent – ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 5^th April, 7.30pm – Mattie McDonagh

Sunday 6^th April, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 7^th April, 9.30am

Tuesday 8^th April, 7.30pm – Mary & Patrick Kelly

Thursday 10^th April, 9.30am

Friday 11^th April, 7.30pm – John Fitzmaurice, Kilmore

Saturday 12^th April – Baptism

Saturday 12^th April, 7.30pm – Margaret & Michael Kinsley and deceased family members and son in law Pauric Lohan.

Sunday 13^th April, 10.30am – Palm Sunday

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: April 12^th/13^th Palm Sunday – Mick Mannion & Frank Muldoon

                                                Good Friday 18^th April – Mike Lohan & Pat McDonagh

                                                Easters April 19^th/20^th – Tommy Fallon & Mike Lohan

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 6^th April, 9.30am

Saturday 12^th April, 2pm – Annie Kilchrist Killilea months mind

Sunday 13^th April, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 6th April, 11.30am – Mary Collins, Curraghduff – Month’s Mind; Tommy and Patrick Kelly, Gunnode; Michael and Winnie Ryan, Paddy Dooley, Cloonshivna, and deceased members of the Ryan and Dooley families Christina and John Hynes.

Wednesday 9th April, 8pm

Friday, 11th April, 8pm – Catherine, Mary Kate and Augustine Quinn, Cloonkeen

Sunday, 13th April, 11.30am – Palm Sunday – Pake and Delia Kerrigan, their great grandson Luke McAuliffe, and deceased members of the Kerrigan and Lohan families; Laurence Murray, Kilclough

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Ballygar 5^th April, after the 7.30pm Mass

Newbridge 6^th April, after the 11.30am Mass

• ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry for Young People – Are you involved, or keen to become involved in church music in your parish, school, university etc? You are invited to attend ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry on Saturday 26th April at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.  
• Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy 29 July – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• Elphin & Achonry Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome – ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is the theme of Jubilee 2025. To mark this special year of faith, the Diocese of Elphin and the Diocese of Achonry will journey on pilgrimage to Rome from 22nd to 27th October, 2025. This 5-night pilgrimage, led by Fr. Tom Hever and Fr. Vincent Sherlock, promises to be a special time in Rome, visiting Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites.  Price per person: €1499 on half board basis at centrally located hotel (€300 single room supplement). For bookings and enquiries: email info@joewalshtours.ie or phone Joe Walsh Tours: 01 241 0800.
• New 4 week term of Pilates starting in Athleague community centre @7pm Wednesday 9th, also in Newbridge Hall @8:30pm, suitable for beginners. Text Bonnie 0872238237 for more details & to book your place.
• NAC community couch to 5 k get active join us Mon / Wed / Fri or Sunday at 7.30pm. 
• Progressive 25 Card Game in Shiven Rovers Club House every Monday night at 8.30pm. Money prizes and refreshments served. Support appreciated.
• The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement Association will be held in the Agricultural College Mountbellew on Monday April 7th at 8 pm. New members welcome. Please note change of venue.
• Mountbellew Mens Shed are holding a Coffee/Tea morning in aid of Western Alzheimers on Friday 11th April from 11 am – 1 pm at The mens Shed, beside Mountbellew Mart
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Trevor Smith, c/o Kenny’s on winning €704 in this week’s draw.  Thank you for your continued support everyone.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to Marty Kiernan, Ballygar who won €611 in this week’s 50/50 lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons Saturday 5th April.

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ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 29^th March, 7.30pm – Albert Cliffe and his son Paul.

Sunday 30^th March, 10.30am – Denise Farrell & deceased members of the Farrell & Naughton Families.

Monday 31^st March, 9.30am – Special Intention (Remember the sick)

Tuesday 1^st April, 7.30pm – Paddy Kilroy Anniversary

Thursday 3^rd April, 9.30am

Friday 4^th April, 7.30pm – Special Intention.  Also remember Mary & Patrick Tierney

Saturday 5^th April, 7.30pm – Mattie McDonagh

Sunday 6^th April, 10.3am – People of the Parish

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: April 5^th/6^th – Finbar Holme & Neil Geraghty

                                                April 12^th/13^th Palm Sunday – Mick Mannion & Frank Muldoon

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 30^th March, 9.30am – Tess & Bob Kelly and grandson Philip.

Sunday 6^th April, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 30^th March, 11.30am – Delia and John James Crehan, Windfield, and their daughter-in-law, Geraldine Crehan. 

Wednesday 2^nd April, 8pm

Friday 4^th April, 8pm – Peter and Andy Conheeney, Kilcoosh & deceased family members Newbridge

Sunday 6^th April, 11.30am – Mary Collins Months Mind. Tommy and Patrick Kelly, Gunnode; Michael and Winnie Ryan, Paddy Dooley, and deceased members of the Ryan and Dooley families. Christina and John Hynes.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Ballygar 5^th April, after the 7.30pm Mass

Newbridge 6^th April, after the 11.30am Mass

Please remember in your prayers Willie Somers, Moylough father of Anne Marie Trayor, Peggy Flynn,Boston and late of Bornacurra, sister of Paddy Kilcommons, may they rest in peace.

• Are you involved, or keen to become involved in church music in your parish, school, university etc? You are invited to attend ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry on Saturday 26th April at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.  
• – Takes place at Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House on Wednesday, April 2nd from 11am. Meet local employers, businesses, and education providers—all in one place. Free bus available – check Roscommon LEADER Partnership on Facebook or call Claire (086 6094262) for details.
• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• – ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is the theme of Jubilee 2025. To mark this special year of faith, the Diocese of Elphin and the Diocese of Achonry will journey on pilgrimage to Rome from 22nd to 27th October, 2025. This 5-night pilgrimage, led by Fr. Tom Hever and Fr. Vincent Sherlock, promises to be a special time in Rome, visiting Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites.  Price per person: €1499 on half board basis at centrally located hotel (€300 single room supplement). For bookings and enquiries: email info@joewalshtours.ie or phone Joe Walsh Tours: 01 241 0800.
• – The next First Saturday Devotion is Saturday 5^th April beginning with Rosary at 6.50 pm in St. Mary’s Church.  All welcome.
• meeting on Tuesday April 1st. in Newbridge Hall at 8.30pm. Eucharia McDonagh will be doing a demonstration on Felting and Cross Stitch. All are welcome.
• every Monday night at 8.30pm. Money prizes and refreshments served. Support appreciated.
• will be held at Newbridge Social Centre on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 8.30pm sharp.  All members are requested to attend.  
• Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 3rd April 2025. Call Deirdre 086 361 2578 
• will be held in the Agricultural College Mountbellew on Monday April 7th at 8 pm. New members welcome. Please note change of venue.
• – Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winners Mike and Jackie Blackburn c/o Fr. Tommy Conway Mississippi who won €567.  Congratulations and thank you for your continued support.
• – Congratulations to McKendry, Creagh, Ballinasloe who won €604 in this week 50/50 lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Morans Saturday 29th March.

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3^rd Sunday in Lent – ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 22^nd March, 7.30pm – Joan Hernan

Sunday 23^rd March, 10.30am – Gerry Burke, Months Mind, also remember James.

Monday 24^th March, 9.30am

Tuesday 25^th March, 7.30pm

Thursday 27^th March, 9.30am

Friday 28^th March, 7.30pm – Bredge Murphy Anniversary

Saturday 29^th March, 12pm – Michael Kelly Months Mind

Saturday 29^th March, 7.30pm – Albert Cliffe and his son Paul.

Sunday 30^th March, 10.30am – Denise Farrell & deceased members of the Farrell & Naughton Families.

ROTA FOR STEWARDS: Mattie Kinsley/John Carty March 22^nd/23^rd

                                                Michael Kelly/Peter Daly March 29/30^th

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 23^rd March, 9.30am – Mamie & John Mannion.

Sunday 30^th March, 9.30am – Tess & Bob Kelly and grandson Philip.

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 23^rd March, 11.30am – Mary & Pake Burke, Rushestown. Christina & John Hynes.

Wednesday 26^th March, 7pm

Friday 28^th March, 7pm – Kitty Finneran, Killyan, and Mary McLoughlin, Newbridge

Sunday 30^th March, 11.30am – Delia and John James Crehan, Windfield, and their daughter-in-law, Geraldine Crehan.

Please remember in your prayers Norah Brennan, late of Ruane, Ballygar and Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, and Anne Gilchrist Killilea, Cloonascarberry, Ballinamore Bridge, Galway / Killimor, Galway, may they rest in peace.

Congratulations to the wonderful children of the parish and Athleague and Furety, who received the sacrament of Confirmation during the week.  To the parents and teachers, thank you for all your hard work preparing the children to receive this sacrament.

• Are you involved, or keen to become involved in church music in your parish, school, university etc? You are invited to attend ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry on Saturday 26th April at Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Boat departs at 9:30am. This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by the Knights of St Columbanus). Registration is essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy . For further information please contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.  
• – Takes place at Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House on Wednesday, April 2nd from 11am. Meet local employers, businesses, and education providers—all in one place. Free bus available – check Roscommon LEADER Partnership on Facebook or call Claire (086 6094262) for details.
• – To celebrate this Jubilee Year, next Sunday March 23^rd every parish church in Roscommon, deanery will be providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 2.00pm – 3.00pm. To help provide a more fruitful celebration, the priest confessors will come from neighbouring parishes. The Sacrament of Reconciliation for this parish will be held at Church on Sunday March 23^rd from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Please come along in this Jubilee Year.
• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• – ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is the theme of Jubilee 2025. To mark this special year of faith, the Diocese of Elphin and the Diocese of Achonry will journey on pilgrimage to Rome from 22nd to 27th October, 2025. This 5-night pilgrimage, led by Fr. Tom Hever and Fr. Vincent Sherlock, promises to be a special time in Rome, visiting Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites.  Price per person: €1499 on half board basis at centrally located hotel (€300 single room supplement). For bookings and enquiries: email info@joewalshtours.ie or phone Joe Walsh Tours: 01 241 0800.
• – held in the Old Building, The Square, Ballygar. Tuesday mornings from 11am – 1pm – come along and get to know other parents in your community while the children get to play and explore in a safe environment. Contact Danielle on 087 1377 908 for more information.
• meet next Thursday 28th March @8pm in the Courthouse. Guest speaker on the night. Admission €5. All ladies welcome. 
• do you have a chair that needs mending or small furniture furniture items that need repairs? We at the Mens Shed can carry out small repair work. The Shed operates out of the Town Hall, High Street, Ballygar and is open Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm.  For more information contact 086 312 4257.
• Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is Thursday 3rd April 2025. Call Deirdre 086 361 2578 
• – Congratulations to Billy Dowd, Glinsk on winning €566 in this week’s 50/50 draw.  Ella Burke won second prize for €200.
• – Congratulations to Tara Greally, Killyan €681 and the St Patrick’s Day Hamper, Darrell, Abbie & Sophie Smith, Ballygar. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Martins Saturday 22nd March.

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1^st Sunday in Lent

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 8^th March, 7.30pm – Bernie Nolan, Hermitage 1^st Anniversary

Sunday 9^th March, 10.30pm – First Sunday of Lent

Monday 10^th March, 9.30am

Tuesday 11^th March, 7.30pm – George Chamberlain Months Mind

Thursday 13^th March, 9.30am

Friday 14^th March, 7.30pm – Bea and Jack Galvin and deceased family members

Saturday 15^th March, 7.30pm – Ita Keane 1^st Anniversary

Sunday 16^th March, 10.30am – Tom Coleman Anniversary and also remember his wife Catherine in Clonberne Nursing Home

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 9^th March, 9.30am – Andy & Pake Farrell, Lisquell East

Saturday 15^th March, 12pm – John Hearty late of Curranbane, Ballinamore Bridge Funeral Mass

Sunday 16^th March, 9.30am – Brid & Peter Mitchell, Ballybane

Sunday 16^th March – Baptism

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 9^th March, 11.30am – Pakie and Julie Kenny, and Larry and Bridget Kenny, Rushestown, John & Christina Hynes

Wednesday 12^th March, 7pm

Friday 14^th March, 7pm – Mel and Mary Gavin, Boherbannagh

Sunday 16^th March, 11.30am – Maureen Lohan Nash, Lisquell and Loughrea

Monday 17^th March, 11.30am – St. Patrick’s Day

Please remember in your prayers Michael Kelly, Ballygar and who went home to God.  John Hearty, late of Currabane, Ballinamore Bridge who passed away in Doncaster, U.K. Please also remember Mary (Mae) Collins, Curraghduff, Newbridge.  May they rest in peace.

Fr. Douglas will visit the sick and housebound on Friday the 14^th March.  If you or any family member would like a visit please contact Parochial House on 090-6624637.

Trocaire Lenten boxes are available for collection from all the Church porches.

Confirmation will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Wednesday the 19^th March at 11am.

• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• – Marriage Enrichment Weekend – Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland welcome you to their next Marriage Enrichment Weekend from Friday 28th – 30th March at Knock, Co. Mayo. The Catholic Marriage Enrichment Programme offers a weekend experience that helps couples enhance their communication and deepen their love for each other and provides a broader and deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage. For further details, see  www.marriageencounter.ie

• – Schoolchildren around Ireland helped Trócaire launch its box appeal this week. This year’s Trócaire Box tells the story of a family in Guatemala who are struggling to cope with the effects of climate change. The iconic Trócaire Box – which has been synonymous with Lent in Ireland for over 50 years – will be distributed to hundreds of thousands of homes, schools and churches this week.
• – Moylough Heritage Society will host a talk in Moylough Hall by Dr Elizabeth Dawson, lecturer in history Carlow College. Title: “St Brigit: forging an early medieval saint’’. This event takes place on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm.  All are welcome. Refreshments served. Talk supported by Galway Co Council.
• Wednesday 12^th March in Athleague Community Centre @7pm, also in Newbridge Hall @8:30pm. Suitable for beginners, everyone welcome. Text Bonnie for more details 087-223-8237.
• will hold a scrap metal collection on the 8th & 9th of March 2025.   All unwanted scrap metal material can be brought into Mountbellew Mart yard on these dates.  All enquiries to Mart Office at 090 9679660.
• – held in the Old Building, The Square, Ballygar. Tuesday mornings from 11am – 1pm – come along and get to know other parents in your community while the children get to play and explore in a safe environment. Contact Danielle on 087 1377 908 for more information.
• do you have a chair that needs mending or small furniture furniture items that need repairs? We at the Mens Shed can carry out small repair work. The Shed operates out of the Town Hall, High Street, Ballygar and is open Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm.  For more information contact 086 312 4257.
• Do you need to ease yourself back into work and develop new skills? If so, why not consider employment on our CE Scheme? You must be in receipt of a qualifying Social Welfare payment for at least 12 months to be considered for a position. For more information, please contact Melissa on 090 66 24034.
• Dunmore Community Council Bingo will take place this Sunday, March 9th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm.  Lots of Prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot.  Draw for a free double book, single book, lucky line sheet and jackpot sheet.  Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval all are welcome.
• 50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Susan Gilmore, Ballincor on winning €605 in this week’s draw.  The 50/50 for the month of March is for NAC. We really appreciate all your support.
• – Congratulations to this week’s winners to Annie & Elsie, Wexford & High St who won €653 in this week’s draw. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Hughes, Saturday 8th March.

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8^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 1^st March, 7.30pm – William Burke Months Mind

Sunday 2^nd March, 10.30am – Prayer for Temperance

Monday 3^rd March, 9.30am

Tuesday 4^th March, 7.30pm – Marty Connolly remembrance mass

Wednesday 5^th March, 10.30am – Ash Wednesday – blessing of Ashes

Thursday 6^th March, 9.30am

Friday 7^th March – Marriage

Friday 7^th March, 7.30pm – Pakie Naughton and deceased family members

Saturday 8^th March, 7.30pm – Bernie Nolan, Hermitage 1^st Anniversary

Sunday 9^th March, 10.30pm – First Sunday of Lent

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 2^nd March, 9.30am

Wednesday 5^th March, 9.30am – Ash Wednesday

Sunday 9^th March, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 2^nd March, 11.30am – John and Christina Hynes

Sunday 2^nd March, 11.30am

Wednesday 5^th March, 7pm – Ash Wednesday

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

Sunday 9^th March, 11.30am – Pakie and Julie Kenny, and Larry and Bridget Kenny, Rushestown

There will be no sick calls this week.  Fr. Douglas will visit the following Friday.

• Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy 29 July – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• Restore, Renew, Rekindle – Marriage Enrichment Weekend – Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland welcome you to their next Marriage Enrichment Weekend from Friday 28th – 30th March at Knock, Co. Mayo. The Catholic Marriage Enrichment Programme offers a weekend experience that helps couples enhance their communication and deepen their love for each other and provides a broader and deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage. For further details, see  www.marriageencounter.ie
• The 5 First Saturday Devotion for World Peace: The next First Saturday devotion takes place on Saturday 1^st March at 6.50 pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar commencing with Rosary.
• International Women’s Day – 5th March 11am Court House, Ballygar.  We look forward to welcoming women across our community to join us in marking the occasion with music, conversation and light refreshments.  All welcome.
• Newbridge Ladies Club meeting in Newbridge Hall on Tuesday night 4th. March at 8.30pm. New members are very welcome. Why not join us!
• The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement Association will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday March 3rd at 8pm. New members welcome
• Rescheduled talk on St. Brigit– Moylough Heritage Society will host a talk in Moylough Hall by Dr Elizabeth Dawson, lecturer in history Carlow College. Title: “St Brigit: forging an early medieval saint’’. This event takes place on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm.  All are welcome. Refreshments served. Talk supported by Galway Co Council.
• Tidy Towns An Taisce Annual Cleanup – Ballygar Tidy Towns will hold their annual An Taisce spring cleanup on Saturday, March 8th starting at 11am. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Gloves, high viz jackets and pickers will be provided. Members of the Tidy Towns committee will be in touch to coordinate different areas for litter picking. Many thanks.
• Killyan Couch to 5k – Continues Every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday at Killyan sportsfield at 7.30pm.  Its free.  You do what you want – if you want to build up to 5k walk or a 5k run.  Make your own 5k goal.  You do not have to go every day, its up to you how many days a week suit you.  Grand Finala Easter Saturday 19th April.  Let’s get moving.
• Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is on the Thursday the 6^th March.  Call Deirdre 09096 23430 to book appointment.
• Secondary School Irish grinds available in Ballinamore Bridge please call 087 3577211 for further information.
• Mountbellew Mart will hold a scrap metal collection on the 8th & 9th of March 2025.   All unwanted scrap metal material can be brought into Mountbellew Mart yard on these dates.  All enquiries to Mart Office at 090 9679660
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Ruth Wallace, Athlone c/o Mairead Hughes on winning €824.  Thank you all for your support.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner s to Ryan Mannion, Hermitage who won €637.  Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons, Saturday 1st March.

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6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 15^th Feburay,7.30pm – Paul Kilgarriff

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

Monday 17^th February, 9.30am

Tuesday 18^th February, 7.30pm

Thursday 20^th February, 9.30pm

Friday 21^st February, 7.30pm – Teresa Mullan and deceased family members

Saturday 22^nd – Baptism

Saturday 22^nd February, 7.30pm – Tess & Christy Byrne and deceased family members

Sunday 23^rd February, 10.30am – Annie Keegan Anniversary

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 16^th February, 9.30am

Sunday 23^rd February, 9.30am

Please pray for Jude Mitchell late of Triehill who passed away in England recently.

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 16^th February, 11.30am. – Fr. Peter Mockler, Woodbrook and Mississippi; Jim, Padraic and Tom Burke, Summerhill

Wednesday, 19th February, 7 p.m.

Friday, 21st February, 7 p.m. – Mark and Mary Crehan and their daughter, Mary

Sunday, 23rd February, 11.30 a.m. – Kate and Andy Kelly, Ballinacor, and deceased members of the Kelly families; Pete and Mary Mannion, Ballinacor, and deceased members of the Mannion and Somers families

Please also remember Damien Mahon, late of Sligo and brother of Bernie Horan, Pound Road.  May they rest in peace.

• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35 year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• Government Humanitarian Assistance forms are available for those affected by the recent and ongoing power outages -at the Old School Building, The Square, Ballygar. Assistance can be given with forms.  Open Monday– Friday.

• – Young Pioneers & Accompanying Adults Annual Retreat takes place in Donamon Castle on Saturday, 15th February.  More details @ www.elphindiocese.ie/youth-retreat .  All welcome but booking essential.
• – Marriage Enrichment Weekend – Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland welcome you to their next Marriage Enrichment Weekend from Friday 28th – 30th March at Knock, Co. Mayo. The Catholic Marriage Enrichment Programme offers a weekend experience that helps couples enhance their communication and deepen their love for each other and provides a broader and deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage. For further details, see  www.marriageencounter.ie
• A public meeting, organized by the local community, will be held to discuss the proposed wind farm in the surrounding areas of Ballyforan, Ballygar, and Ahasaragh. This event will provide valuable information and give local residents an opportunity to voice any concerns regarding the development of windmills in the area. Details: Date: Monday, 17th February 2025, Time: 20:30, Location: The hall, Ballyforan.  This meeting is open to all members of the community, especially those who may be affected by the proposed development.  It will be an opportunity to better understand the project and discuss potential impacts.  We encourage you to attend, ask questions, and share your thoughts.  We look forward to seeing you there!
• – Moylough Heritage Society will host a talk in Moylough Hall by Dr Elizabeth Dawson, lecturer in history Carlow College. Title: “St Brigit: forging an early medieval saint’’. This event takes place on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm.  All are welcome. Refreshments served. Talk supported by Galway Co Council.
• available in Ballinamore Bridge please call 087 3577211 for further information.
• is Thursday 20th February.  Call Deirdre 09096 23430 to book appointment.  
• – Mountbellew parade will take place on 17th March at 12 midday, starting at the Mart on Ballygar road. If anyone would like to enter a float, applications can be picked up at Henrys Bar or you can contact any committee member for an application. Entries close on 10th March. stpatricksdaymountbellew@gmail.com
•  return to the stage in Caltra Community Centre on Friday 14^th, Saturday 15^th, Sunday 16^th February 2025 at 8.30 pm for Three nights with their 3 Act comedy ‘ That Family Feeling ‘ by Joseph Cassidy. Good night guaranteed.
• will hold an enrolment evening for parents only at the school on Tuesday 18th February at 7pm. 
• 50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Ciara Flynn Newbridge on winning €781 in this week’s 50/50 draw.  Thank you for your continued support & to all the businesses for their support every week.
• – Congratulations to this week’s winner Tommy Hannon, Mount Talbot who won €637 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 15th February to include a Valentine’s hamper.

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