SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:

Should anyone need assistance, please contact SVP in

Westport at 087-9334960

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 18 – 25 JANUARY 2025: 

The theme this year “Do you believe this? The theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 is based on a text from the Gospel of John: "Do you believe this?" (John 11:26). The prayers and reflections have been prepared by the brothers and sisters of the monastic community of Bose in Northern Italy. The year 2025 marks the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council. This commemoration provides a unique opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the common faith of Christians as expressed in the Creed formulated at that Council. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 is an invitation to draw on this common heritage and to enter more deeply into the faith that unites all Christians.

A SENSORY FRIENDLY MASS:

Takes place at Knock Shrine on Sunday, 26 January at 12.30pm in the Parish Church. This Mass will have no music, subdued lighting, and pictorial resources for those with additional needs. Sensory friendly Masses will take place at 12.30pm on the last Sunday of each month throughout the year. All are welcome. Contact Nicola at faithrenewal@knockshrine or 094-9388100.

CELEBRATE ST. BRIGID’S DAY AT KNOCK SHRINE:

11am to 3.30pm on Sat. Feb. 1st. The flame of St. Brigid will be present on the day, courtesy of the Brigidine Sisters, Kildare. Programme includes a global pause for peace at 12 noon, a blessing for those named after St. Brigid, contemplative prayer walk and an exploration of Brigidine spirituality.  See www.knockshrine.ie for more details

ST. BRIGID CROSSES:

On the weekend of the 25th & 26th of January and the 1st & 2nd of February we will have some St. Brigid's crosses available in your church in Westport. They are available for a donation, which will go to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust Youth Group to help bring children and young adults with additional needs to Lourdes at Easter. We look forward to meeting with you.

HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOND:

Heavenly Father,We come before You with grateful hearts as we carry the gift of Holy Communion to those who are homebound. May Your presence fill their homes with peace and joy. Grant strength to the ones we visit, and let them feel the love of our community through this sacred act. May this communion nourish their spirits and bring them closer to You. We make our prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

HELP YOUR MARRIAGE:

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue ... or have you just stopped because it only makes it worse? Retrouvaille has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about the next programme which will be presented on Zoom ...27 February to 2 March 2025 Email:[email protected] 

Call or text 0788 7296983   www.retrouvaille.org.uk

WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION:

Westport Eco Congregation would like to thank the community for supporting the Re-gifting weekend.  We donated the gifts to Westport Social Services, McBride Home, Westport family Resource Centre, Pilgrims Rest, and the Charity shops in Westport – Mayo Roscommon Hospice, NCBI, Meals on Wheels, and Curiosity Shop. We suggest that anyone who still has unwanted gifts donate them directly to the Charity shops in Westport.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2025:

Bookings are now open for Order of Malta International Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Dates are 30th April to 5th May 2025.  For more information please phone Brian 0872994567 or email [email protected].

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR UKRANIANS:

Some volunteers run English conversation and grammar classes in the Parish Centre on Saturday mornings and have some places available now. The volunteers can also provide one-to-one meetings, if preferred, on a weekday afternoon. The classes are informal and great fun too. If interested, please phone Pat Riley on WhatsApp +44 7771 850016.

VINTAGE CHARITY TRACTOR RUN:

Fundraising night. Sat 18th Jan. 8.30 pm Westport Country Lodge Hotel. In aid of three worthy causes: Cancer Fund for Children Daisy Lodge Cong, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Gena Heraty Fund. Please support or donate to fundraising account Mizen to Malin TractorRun.Weciie21ie88weci99217312241688. Or https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/12656

FÁILTE CUPPA:

Sunday 26TH Jan.  Carrowbeg House after 11.00a.m.

Mass. All welcome