Newsletter Sunday 20th September 2026
ARCHDIOCESE OF TUAM-ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES:
Archbishop Francis will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversaries Mass in Tuam Cathedral on Sunday, 11th October 2026, at 3.00 pm. Couples celebrating a marriage anniversary in 2026 are warmly invited, especially those marking a significant anniversary. Refreshments will be served afterwards in St Jarlath's College. To help with arrangements, please send the names of the couples attending and the number of family members accompanying them to [email protected] or phone 093 24250. For catering purposes, please reply by Wednesday, 7th October.
WESTPORT PARISH WEBSITE:
Don’t forget we have our online presence with links to Church Tv, You - tube and Facebook. Our website also offers parish information and opportunities to make bookings for the sacraments as well as other church liturgies etc. Click on www.westportparish.ie
MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB:
In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. Sept activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Ph Marie on 087 170 8706)
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND:
If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you.
WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION:
Immersion in Living Water The theme is based on the vision of the prophet Ezekiel, (Ezekiel 47:9 ff) who uses the image of water flowing from the temple as an image of what God wants for creation. The river begins as a small stream, but wherever it flows, barren lands become fertile, fish flourish, trees grow, and stagnant, polluted waters can be healed. Ezekiel’s vision depicts water as a divine agent of renewal, justice, and hope - a life-giving force flowing from God’s sanctuary. It is a symbol of divine presence and blessing. On a more contemplative level, the flowing water is a symbol of God’s love and grace. Christians are called to immerse themselves fully in this living water; that is, an invitation to Christians to become immersed in the struggle for ecological justice, to cooperate with the Lord in the work of restoration and healing of creation.
SEASON OF CREATION:
Nature needs our help. The well-known phrase should give us pause for thought. “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.
BLESSING OF ANIMALS: Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 2pm
In Murrisk Car Park at the foot of Croagh Patrick.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
If you need the assistance of SVP. Ph. Westport on
087-9334960
REMINDER:
WESTPORT PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST 8PM IN THE PRESBYTERY.
IS ANGER CAUSING YOU PROBLEMS?
Knock Counselling Centre will run an Anger Management Programme on Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October. Contact: Peter Devers,
094 93 75032 or log onto www.knockshrine.ie/counselling
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES FOR 2027:
Saturday 8th May 2027, Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Schools
Saturday 15th May 2027, Gael Scoil & Quay Schools
Saturday 12TH June 2027, Kilmeena & Carrowholly Schools
All the ceremonies take place at 1.00pm.
CONFIRMATION DATES FOR 2027:
Thursday 29th April 2027 Westport at 12.00 noon
Monday 10th May 2027, Kilmeena at 12.00 noon.
WANT TO KNOW YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH BETTER?
Study the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults on Zoom starting Tuesday 22nd September at 7.30pm. Contact Mary 0876325522 or Liam 087 2639726 for more information.
THE ANNUAL HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING:
Is on Thursday 24th September 2026 at Carrowbeg
House Westport after the 10am Mass until 1pm
WESTPORT LIBRARY:
Thursday 24th September. A coffee Morning will take place in the Westport Library at 10am and 1pm
“MAYO CANCER SUPPORT THANKS”
Thanks to all who supported and contributed to its recent Westport Flag Day. A total of €4300.74 was raised.
SEÁN NA SAGART 300th ANNIVERSARY:
An Afternoon of Historical Talks, this Sunday 20th September 3.00pm – 5.00pm at Ballintubber Abbey.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
The Unmasked Players bring the hit Sin & Tonic back to Westport Town Hall on Wednesday 23rd September.
It's a play of sharp wit and raw emotional punch.
ST PADRE PIO NOVENA PRAYER:
God our Father,
we praise You for the gift of St. Padre Pio,
a faithful servant of Your mercy,
who drew many hearts to Christ through prayer, suffering and love.
Through his intercession, grant us the grace we ask for in this novena:
(Here mention you own special intentions)
Make us more like Jesus Your Son
faithful to prayer and generous in charity.
Pour out the grace of Your peace upon us and our families. Comfort all who are sick or sorrowful,
and draw us back to Your loving mercy.
Mother of God, remember us and St. Padre Pio, pray for us. We make our prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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