ADULT FAITH FORMATION DIPLOMA 2025:

Is a basic programme which aims to renew Christian life and promotes pastoral leadership. It is presented weekly on Zoom from the Archdiocese of Edinburgh on Thursdays evening 7.30p.m. – 8.30p.m.

Please take a copy of the Newsletter supplement at the back of the Church. For further information contact 

[email protected].

INVITATION TO MASS FOR THOSE WHO ARE BEREAVED:

The Annual Mass for all who are bereaved and especially those who were bereaved during the past year will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Westport on Friday 15th November 2024 at 7.30p.m. also available on Line and on Parish Radio.

NOVEMBER ROSARY WITH THE LEGION OF MARY: 

Sun. Nov.10th at 3.00p.m. New Cemetery, Aughaval,

Sun Nov. 17th at 3. 00p.m. Murrisk Abbey, 

Sun Nov. 24th at 3.00p.m. Drummin. 

NOVEMBER A TIME TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: The November Prayer space at the back of the church during the month of November allows us to place the names of our beloved departed on the Remembrance Tree, and all whose names are placed there will be remembered in our Masses during the month (special thanks to Nonie O'Malley, Kitty Lowe & Jason Kelly for putting up the remembrance trees and the banner.)

ECO CONGREGATION WESTPORT:

Over 60s Climate Work Out Programme. The over 60s taking action! For details take home a copy of the information sheet at the Church Doors or click on the Link on our Westport Parish Website.

WE WELCOME THE SISTERHOOD OF ST. ELIZABETH VISITING WESTPORT THIS WEEKEND NOV 9TH & 10TH.

You might like to support their work helping Children in a Orphanage and a Psychiatric Hospital. Icons, Ceramics Decorations and other art facts produced in their Convent on sale.

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED:

Week of Witness is Nov. 17th – 24th. An important part of this Campaign is “Red Wednesday” Nov 20th. We seek to raise awareness and pray for all who are persecuted and discriminated against, because of their Christian Faith.

(More details to follow)

MAYO PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS:

Twenty-one individuals and groups will be honoured at the Annual Awards in Breaffy House Hotel on Friday Nov. 15th We congratulate everyone involved but especially 

Westport Order of Malta – for their unwavering dedication over 81 years providing first aid services and compassionate care to those in need and Westport Women on wheels for raising €54,000 for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.

Judy Casey is the founder of Cairde Nua – a group open to all women in Westport and along with her friend Mary O’Malley, they established Westport Welcomed Ukraine.

https://www.mayo.ie/news/cathaoirleach-awards-2024-launch

GRIEF CIRCLE: The grief circle is a safe space to share our experiences of loss & grief in a supportive non- judgmental environment. This circle will be facilitated by Grief Counsellor Tereasa McGuire, the focus of the group is on mutual support not on professional therapy. We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month 8pm to 9.15pm in Sharkey Hill Community Centre F28CD82. Our first nigh is Nov 12th For further information contact Rita 087 0556923

DRUMMIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL:

Are holding a Fundraising Social on Saturday Nov. 9th in Hearty’s Bar at 8.45p.m. All are welcome. Your support would greatly appreciated.

ALPHA:  It is an invitation to a group of people in the parish to explore the meaning of life and to reflect on Christian values. Are you anxious about the future?  Have you a family worry?  Alpha helps us to make some sense of what is happening in our troubled world in dealing with modern culture.  Alpha is open to people of all creeds and none over 10 evenings where there is food, a short video and discussion, in a relaxed, confidential and friendly atmosphere. Members of Westport Pastoral Council with local priest organised an Alpha course pre-Covid.  If any Pastoral Council or parish group are interested in presenting Alpha an information evening can be arranged to offer their experience and practical help. 

Contact by text, email or phone: [email protected] 0878177291 [email protected] 0872233220 [email protected] 0872360272

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.

MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES:

The annual diocesan celebration of marriage anniversaries will take place in the Cathedral on Sunday, 17 November at 3.00 p.m. Please contact the Presbytery 0ffice if you wish to attend.

Refreshments afterwards in St Jarlath's College.

WESTPORT FUEL APPEAL:

The Annual Appeal takes place from November 15th –

23rd December 2024