HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN YOUR SCHOOL:

The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary schools will determine what schools will divest.  It is important that those who wish for a change in patronage would have their voices heard.  It is equally important that those who are already satisfied with the current patronage model and who wish for a Catholic Education for their children, including sacramental preparation within school, would have their voices heard also.  For these reasons, and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, you are invited to participate in this survey if you are a parent, guardian or a prospective parent of a primary school student.  Decisions on what schools will retain or lose their Catholic patronage will be influenced by the expressed opinions of those who participate in this survey.  Therefore, your opinion and the values you hold dear are important, and your voice needs to be heard about your local school.  Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Archbishop Francis Duffy, Patron 18^th November 2025. The closing date is 16^th December 2025.The survey may be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey

MEN OF ST. JOSEPH: 

The next monthly meeting of the Tuam "Men of St Joseph" group will take place on Sunday 14th of December at 7pm in the Blessed Sacrament chapel Tuam (H54 T656). This month’s guest speaker will be Dominican lecturer and scholar Fr Conor McDonough. Fr Conor will speak on the topic of Catholic Social teaching in the lives of Christian men. MOSJ was established to promote Faith, Formation, and Fraternity among Christian men in the archdiocese. We look forward to welcoming new members each month. Enq to [email protected] 

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE:

We warmly invite all children aged 5-12 from the Good News Club and Parish to take part in the Annual Carol Service, which will be held on Sun.21^st December @ 5.00p.m. In St. Mary’s Church, Westport. There will be three rehearsals on Fridays, 5^th, 12^th, & 19^th December. from 5pm to 6pm at Carrowbeg House. All children are welcome to join in and help celebrate the festive season through song.

In St. Mary’s Church 6pm – 7pm on the 8^th December & 15^th December All choir members from Westport, Drummin

Lecavey, Kilmeena & Holy Trinity are invited to participate.

ST MARY'S WESTPORT YOUTH BAKE SALE SUN. 14TH DECEMBER: 

We will hold our annual coffee morning / bake sale after 11am mass, in Carrowbeg House on Dec 7th. We are supporting Gena Heraty's Orphanage and Youth Faith Activities we hope you will come and enjoy a treat and support these great causes.

CANCER FUND COLLECTION FOR CHILDREN:

Will hold a church gate collection in Westport on December 13th and 14^th

MAYO CANCER SUPPORT-MENS SUPOORT GROUP:

Will host their monthly Men’s Support Group Meeting Tue 9^th Dec. @7.30pm Rock Rose House Castlebar F23 P659

WESTPORT LIONS CLUB SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY: Invites all senior citizens to their annual Christmas Party at Quay Community Centre on Sunday, 14 December at 3pm.  music, refreshments, and festive cheer.

ANAM CARA:

The organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Tuesday 16th December at 7.30pm in the TF Royal Hotel.

MONTHLY VISITS:

Fr. John will make his monthly visits during the week

WESTPORT ECO-CONGREGATION:

As we come to this special time of year when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child, the birth of the Light, how can we work together to ensure that this precious season does not become a “Festival of Waste”, adding to the mountains of waste on our precious Earth.

REGIFT something you love/don’t need any more and are happy to pass on.

SHOP LOCAL… online shopping leads to excessive amounts of packaging.

MAKE YOUR GIFTS…bake scones, cake, biscuits, jam to share.

BUY IN CHARITY SHOPS…help others along the way.

INVEST IN RELATIONSHIPS…offer to sit with baby, elderly person, or walk a dog for someone. Invite a neighbour/someone alone or new to the community, for coffee.

PRAYER FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT:

Blessed Lord, Spirit of hope and mercy, on this second week of Advent fill our hearts with your peace and steadfast faith. Strengthen us to seek peace and to walk humbly with you. May the coming of your light dispel our darkness, guide our steps in truth and renew our souls for your service. Grant us patience in waiting, courage in witnessand generosity toward those in need. We trust that your promises endureand we await the day when your kingdom comes in fullness, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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