ARE YOU A RETIRED PUBLIC SERVANT:

A “Get together” might be of interest to you

Come along to the Ellison Hotel, Castlebar

On Tues 3rd December from 11.00a. 1.00p.m.

Light refreshments served.

Phone Eileen at 087-6202645.

ALL NIGHT VIGIL KNOCK 7TH DECEMBER:

Bus will leave the Quay (Centra) at 9.15 p.m.

The Mall 9.30p.m. Contact Margaret at 098-27109.

ADVENT PRAYER:

PART 1: PREPARATION

Heavenly Father, as we enter this sacred season of Advent help us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Your Son. May we clear away distractions and focus on the hope that His birth brings to our lives.

PART 2: REFLECTION:

Lord, grant us the grace to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. In our moments of stillness, may we grow in love, joy, and peace, remembering the light that Jesus brings into our darkness.

PART 3: ANTICIPATION:

Come, Lord Jesus, and awaken our spirits with anticipation. As we light our Advent candles, let each flame remind us of Your promise to be with us always, guiding us toward the joy of Your birth. Amen.

RHS HOME CARE:

Are recruiting for care staff to provide Home Care in clients house in your area If you are interested or require more details, please email [email protected] or phone our Head office on 090 6625988m

HOLY COMMUNION PYX:

If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member or neighbour, please call in to the office to collect a Pyx.

ANAM CARA:

Supporting Parents after Bereavement

Online Bereavement information evening on Tuesday 3rd December register on line [email protected] 085-2888888

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:

Bereavement Support Group meeting at the Family Centre,

Knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320.

WESTPORT FUEL APPEAL:

The Annual Westport Fuel Appeal is ongoing until December 23rd with bucket collections and fundraising from local clubs or online at IDonate.ie

Established in 1996 and in Memory of Martin Keane RIP

UNICEF APPEAL FOR CHILDREN IN GAZA:

If you would like a chance to win a “Paddington Bear”

Call into the Presbytery Office. €5 a line.

THAT CHRISTMAS JUMPER:

What could be so wrong about putting on a Christmas jumper to spread some festive cheer and maybe raise much needed funds for a charity? One in three people under 35 buy a new Christmas jumper every year however I have some bad news for you – 95% of those Christmas Jumpers are made wholly or partly from plastic materials.  Polyester is a kind of plastic usually derived from petroleum.  It uses a lot of energy to produce and pollutes the water and air.  Polyester jumpers last for years and most of them end up in the landfill and never biodegrade.  I am afraid to say that the Christmas jumper has become one of the worst examples of fast fashion.  Most of these Christmas jumpers are only worn once during the Christmas period.  If you do want to wear a Christmas jumper this year, we suggest you buy one from a charity shop or swap with friends.  If your work or school is having a jumper day why not suggest a swap? Or donate your jumpers to the event?  In Westport I am delighted to say all our Charity shops have a wonderful range of pre loved Christmas jumpers in stock!  If you want to be truly creative – why not decorate a jumper you already wear with bits and bobs?  Onc less jumper will not fix our planet – but it is a start!

JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE 2025

Archbishop Francis Duffy will launch this special year in our Parish and Diocese on December 15th at 11. 00a.m. Mass. He will bless the new Jubilee plaque in St. Mary’s Church. He will also preach on the significance of the Jubilee Year for our parish and especially for Croagh Patrick Ireland’s Holy Mountain.

WESTPORT YOUTH BAKE SALE/COFFEE EVENT:

All are invited to support our December 8th event after 11am mass in Carrowbeg House.

Tea’s, coffees and delicious goodies will be on sale with proceeds supporting the local branch of St. Vincent de Paul and Westport Youth. 

SPRAOI NA NOLLAG.

An evening of free family Festive Entertainment and fun

at Westport Town Hall Theatre

Friday December 6th 2024 from 5.00p.m. Meet & Greet Santa & Mrs. Clause. Entertainment by Westport Town Band & Westport Town Hall Community Choir.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT:

Wednesday 11th December Quay School

6.30pm -7.30p.m.

Thursday      19th December Scoil Phádraig

10.30a.m. – 11.30am

CAROL SERVICE: Sunday 22ND December at 5.00p.m.

WESTPORT LIONS CLUB ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN CHRISTMAS PARTY: 

Event details: Sunday 8th December Time 3.30p.m. at Westport Town Hall.

MONTHLY HOUE CALLS:

Fr. John will do his visits during the week.