Newsletter Sunday 2nd November 2025
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NOVEMBER ROSARY WITH THE LEGION OF MARY:
Sun. 2nd Nov. at 3.00p.m. Old Cemetery, Aughaval.
Sun.9th Nov at 3.00p.m. New Cemetery, Aughaval.
Sun. 16th Nov at 3.00p.m. Murrisk Abbey.
Sun. Nov 23rd at 3.00p.m. Drummin.
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 Nov. The usual conditions apply of Confessions Holy Communion, prayer for the Pope’s intentions and one Our Father and Apostles Creed.
NOVEMBER A TIME TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED:
The November Prayer space is in each church and allows us to place the names of our beloved departed on the Remembrance Tree. All whose names are placed there will be remembered in our Masses during the month.
PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER:
Remember those who kept the faith
Who always turned to pray.
Who showed the love of Jesus
In their lives from day to day.
Remember those this special time.
Who live with God above,
All Saints, All Souls and all our own
Who live with God in Love
AN TOBAR NUA:
Provide confidential counselling nationwide via telephone and zoom. Our service is donation-based, because we do not want finances to prevent anyone from receiving support.
If you are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, please know that we are here to help. Phone: 091 562 175
Email: [email protected]
WORKSHOP ON LOSS & GRIEF: Quay Community Centre F28H1K6 8th November 2.30PM-5.00PM
This workshop will be facilitated by Grief Counsellor & Psychotherapist Tereasa McGuire. Places are limited, Phone Rita @ 087 0556923. This is open to all clinicians as well the general public. Free Of Charge."
COPING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS:
There will be a four-week programme on ‘Finding Hope after a Bereavement’ held in the Newman Centre in Ballina on the Tuesday nights of November, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th from 8-10pm.It will be presented by Monica Morley and places can be reserved by calling The Newman on 096-72066.
REFRESHING OUR FAITH: Diploma 2026 is a basic programme in Adult Faith formation on Zoom from St. Andrews Edinburgh on Thursdays at 7.30 - 8.30 pm. It begins in January with regular breaks throughout the year. Sr Miriam is the co-ordinator. The fee for Diploma Course 2026 for participants under the umbrella of 'Westport Group' is reduced to £150. Places are limited and course details and dates available from [email protected]
Pass on this information to anyone who may be interested. I am willing to offer any help I can provide. [email protected]
MEN OF ST JOSEPH:
Meeting Sunday 9th Nov 7pm in the Blessed Sacrament chapel Tuam. Guest speaker will be Catholic Psychotherapist Liam Stewart from Derry.
Enquires to [email protected]
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES:
Westport Sat. 9th May & Sat. 16th May 2026.
Lecanvey 23rd May 2026
CONFIRMATION DATE: Westport: Thurs 16th Apr.2026
ADVENT 2025- “AWAKENING THE HEART TO HOPE”
An opportunity to explore Advent. A festive time. It borrows from the past, rejoices in the present, looks to the future. It calls for a fresh awakening. "Each and every one of us were thought, willed and loved by God. Each and every one of us has a role to play in the plan of God" Pope Leo
Venue: Carrowbeg House: Wednesdays 7.00-8.00 p.m Nov. 26; Dec. 3; 10; 17. Book at Presbytery, space limited, numbers restricted. Facilitator: Tony King.
THE YOUTH 2000 CONNAUGHT RETREAT:
November 21-23 in Summerhill College, Sligo. Workshops, music, talks, testimonies & more. Donation only. Register online at Youth 2000.ie, contact [email protected] for more information. ""
REMEMBERANCE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH 11.00AM
MASS IN ST MARY’S WESTPORT:
Remembering the fallen (Mayo Region) “They shall not grow old, as we that are left to grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them)
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