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].

NIGHTFEVER:

Westport Deanery invites you to join us at St. Mary's Parish Church Westport this Saturday 2nd of November for an evening of special encounter. This event, known as "Nightfever", is essentially an invitation to all, to come and experience the love and goodness of God in a beautiful atmosphere of reverence, music and candlelight. The evening will begin with Vigil Mass at 6.30 pm and will continue until approximately 10.30 pm. There will be ample opportunity for adoration, prayer and confessions. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please contact Martin on 085-8727732. Thank you.

AUGHAGOWER CHURCH:

Every third Sunday of the Month 11.30 a.m. Mass involves the children of the First Holy Communion & Confirmation classes.

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 at 3rd at 3.00p.m. Old Cemetery, Aughaval, 

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 churchduring the month of November allows us to place thenames of our beloved departed on the Remembrance Tree,and all whose names are placed there will be rememberedin our Masses during the month (special thanks to Nonie O'Malley, Kitty Lowe & Jason Kelly for putting up the remembrance trees and the banner.)

A PLENARY INDULGENCE:

A plenary indulgence can be gained for the Holy Souls on the 2nd November by visiting a church and on any day visiting a cemetery from the 1st to 8th November. The usual conditions apply of Confessions Holy Communion, prayer for the Pope's intentions and one Our Father and Apostles Creed.

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.

MAYO CANCER SUPPORT ANNUAL MASS:

Mayo Cancer Support will host its annual mass on Thursday November 7th @7pm at Rock Rose House, F23P659, for anyone impacted by or bereaved as a result of cancer. 

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

MASS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS On Sunday 10th of November, all bereaved parents are once again invited to St John’s Rest and Care Centre at 3pm for a Mass of Remembrance. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Michael McCullagh and the names of all deceased children will be read out as their parent’s place candles remembering them on the altar. All are welcome. Further information from Monica Morley, Family Centre 094-9375320.

 ST MARTIN DE PORRES:

St. Cronan’s Church, Balla, Sun. November 3rd at 5.30p.m.

A short talk on the life of St. Martin De Porres followed by opportunity for veneration of first-class relic of St. Martin De Porres.

https://www.stmartin.ie/life-st-martin/

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:

Online Bereavement Information evening for Bereaved Parents Thrs. 7th Nov. from 7.00p.m. – 8.30p.m. Email [email protected] to request zoom link.