WHAT IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:

Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father’s annual appeal to support overseas mission and missionaries

LOCAL LINK NEW BUS ROUTE:

From Westport Urban area to Town Centre every Thursday morning. Phone 087-2202123/087-6542445 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: 

Life after a bereavement can feel empty and lonely. Sometimes spending time with others who know the experience can be helpful. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly Bereavement Support Group meeting at the Family Centre, Knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320.

EXPLORING PRIESTHOOD OPEN DAYS:

Saturday 26th October 2024 at University of Galway between 11am & 5pm. To attend you need to register on our website at vocations.ie/exploring

STATUES: Painting, restoring and reconstruction of catholic religious only statues, Contact Silvina at 087-3972402

WESTPORT PARISH YOUTH:

St Mary's Westport Parish Youth initiative is on Fridays the Parish Centre (upstairs room) from 4 to 6pm and will run during school term times. The age group is aimed towards 1st Years and 2nd Years. The focus is on 'Fun', 'Food' and 'Faith'.  Contact the Parish Office on 09828871 or 0868804779 for more details. 

MAYO SCHOOL LEAVER INFORMATION FAIR

“WHERE TO FROM HERE”

This event is to support young people with a disability and their family decide what they will do when they leave school. On Wednesday, October 16th at Breaffy Hotel, Castlebar, people can drop in at anytime between 11.30a.m. and 3.00p.m. for information.    

PRAYER FOR THE MISSION: Almighty God, who would have all Your children to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Send forth, labourers into your harvest and grant them the confidence to preach Your Word. May Your Gospel be heard and glorified. May all nations know You, the one True God, and Him whom you have sent, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

PARISH BROCHURE: We are currently compiling a brochure of all our PARISH based groups. If you would like to have your group included in it, please contact the Presbytery with the name of your group, service provided and contact details by Friday 18 October. 

ANAM CARA: The organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Tuesday 22nd October at 7:15pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ PASTORAL LETTER WELCOMING MIGRANTS TO IRELAND:

On Sunday 13 October 2024, the Bishops of Ireland published a pastoral letter to welcome migrants to Ireland. As Christians, we have a responsibility to respond to the key question of immigration across our island, and the world. This fundamental question asks, "Who is my neighbour?", and to answer this we are informed by the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke10:29-37). In the light of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching, our bishops offer this reflection on what hospitality for migrant people means in contemporary Ireland.Mindful that migration has been a central part of our history, the Pastoral Letter provides a space to US as migrant pilgrim people' to contemplate the causes of migration, the gifts that migrants bring to our Church and our country, the economic and social issues we all face in lreland, and the importance of encounter in building a true sense of belonging in every parish and community.

PLEASE AVAIL OF A COPY OF THE FULL PASTORAL LETTER AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.

YOUTH 2000:

The Youth 2000 Connaught autumn retreat will take place in the College of the Immaculate Conception, Summerhill in Sligo town on November 8th to 10th. Join us for talks, testimonies & workshops. Donation only, bring a sleeping bag! For more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or email [email protected]  *

YEAR OF PRAYER 2024:

As part of our on-going celebration of the year of prayer there are three new prayer cards available at the back of the church.  50 cent per copy (1) Gathering in Faith (2) Prayers For Every Season Journey and Pilgrimage (3)

Daily Payers

AROR INFORMATION DISPLAY:

Please take a moment to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church Westport.

CARE OF CREATION WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION:

As the Season of Creation ends, the invitation continues to care for our Common Home. There are many actions small and great that so many do and continue to do to make a difference.  Join Westport Eco-Congregation and Jacinta Barrins for a FREE knowledge, action and results 6-step programme to support us in our ongoing journey towards reducing our Carbon Footprint.  WHEN: Six Tuesday mornings…Jan.14 ,21, 28 Feb. 4, 11 and April 8, 2025 WHERE: Carrowbeg House, Westport, Co. Mayo F28 W903        FREE - FREE!   Limited numbers  

BOOKINGS:  Brid McAuley at 086 8576425 or Mary Manning 087 2421330 Further information:  see www.westportparish.ie