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.

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.

JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE 2025

Next Sunday 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.

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 14TH/15TH 

Bambinelli Sunday, is celebrated next weekend with Gaudete Sunday when we light the pink candle on our Advent Wreath. It is a tradition in which families bring their baby Jesus figurines from their nativity scenes to church for a special blessing. The name "Bambinelli" comes from the Italian word for "little children." This custom emphasizes the importance of the Christmas season and the joy of preparing for the birth of Christ. The blessing serves as a reminder of the significance of the nativity in Christian faith and family celebrations. We encourage everyone to participate in this lovely family tradition in our parish at next week end’s masses

NIGHT FEVER:

St. Mary’s Church on Sat. 21st Dec from 7.30pm-10.30pm

Adoration, Scripture, Music, Prayer & Confessions.

Volunteers needed, please contact Martin 085-8727732

BLESSING FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS:

There will be a blessing ceremony for all expectant parents in the Basilica at Knock Shrine on Saturday 14th December at 11am. It will include a short prayer for protection and safe delivery with an individual blessing for all mothers-to-be who are present. All welcome.

NEW BANK DETAILS:

 The main Parish Account is now with PTSB due to the closure of Ulster Bank. The details are as follows:

Account Name:    Westport Parish

BIC:                         IPBSIE2D

IBAN:                      IE83IPBS99072933204684

DEANERY MASS TIMES FOR CHRISTMAS:

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.

PLEASE NOTE: All children of a school going age in the parish are invited to take part in our Christmas Carol Service on Sunday December 22nd at 5.00pm in this church. Practices will be held on next Friday 13th and the following Friday 20th in Carrowbeg House from 5 to 6pm

We would love to see lots of children taking part.

ADVENT PRAYER: HEAVENLY FATHER,As we gather on this Second Sunday of Advent, we pause in anticipation of the coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill our hearts with hope and peace as we prepare for His arrival. May the light of His love guide us through the darkness, and may we be instruments of Your peace in the world. Help us to reflect on the true meaning of this season, drawing closer to You and to one another. We offer this prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen

ANAM CARA:

The organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Tuesday 17th December at 7.30pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar

This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance. Ph No. 01 4045378

VERY REV. PATRICK GILL, P.E. 1927- 2024:

Ballyhip, Louisburgh & Lecanvey.

We pray for the repose of Fr. Paddy who served as a priest in out Diocese for 72 Years and as an Assistant Pastor in Lecanvey 1998- 2019. We thank God for the blessing of his generous ministry among us in this parish. May he receive the reward his goodness and kindness to the people he served. And may he Rest in Peace.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.