MISSALS & NEW ROTA FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD & EUCHARIST:

Are available at the Sacristy for collection.

No Holy Hour on Tuesday 30^th December.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION:

Church-gate collection today in aid of a school volunteer trip with BeKind, an Irish charity which founded and runs an orphanage for young boys in Calcutta. Eight 5th Year students from Sancta Maria College will travel there next Easter during their school holidays to volunteer at the home, and have a fundraising goal of €20,000.

CHRISTMAS PRIESTS COLLECTION 24^TH/25^TH DECEMBER:

This is one of four collections throughout the year. This supports the Priests monthly salary of €2100. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION:

Encourages us to consider food waste at this time.

On a weekly basis, we waste approximately one third of the food that comes into our homes. At Christmas, food waste can be as high as 50% of the foods we purchase. Not only does this have a financial cost but also a significant environmental cost too. The resources used to produce our food cannot be recouped if it goes to waste and this food waste also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.  Consider planning portions and remember the shops will be open again!!

THE CAROL SERVICE:

In St. Mary’s Church Westport is on Sun Dec,21^st 5pm

FÁILTE CUPPA NOTICE:

After 11.00a.m. on Sunday 28^th in Carrowbeg House.

ADORATION CHAPEL:

Christmas Eve closing at 6.00p.m.

Christmas Day Closed

St. Stephens Day closing at 6.00p.m.

New Year’s Eve closing at 6.00p.m.

CRIB:

Offerings at the Crib are in aid of UNICEF Children’s Emergency Fund. “Please help save a child this Christmas

DON’T WANT THEM? DON’T NEED THEM? RE-GIFT THEM!

Re gifting weekend at St. Mary’s Church Westport on Jan 10^th/11^th Please leave items in the box at the back of the Church.

TOWN BAND:

Will perform Christmas music from 8.20pm – 8.40pm on Christmas Eve.

WESTPORT GAA ANNUAL DINNER DANCE:

December 27^th In Knockranny at 7pm, for tickets contact Ann Baynes on 087-2938704.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:

Should anyone need the assistance of SVP. Please contact SVP in Westport on 087-9334960

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

OFFICE OPENING/CLOSING TIMES FOR CHRISTMAS:

Monday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Opened

Tuesday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Opened

The Parish office will be closed from the 24^th Dec to the 1^st January; parish office will open on Friday 2^nd Jan. 2026. For emergencies, please phone 098-28871

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS:

Dear Parishioners, as we celebrate the birth of Christ, may His presence fill our hearts and homes with hope, peace, joy and love. I am deeply grateful for your presence in our parish family and I pray that this Holy Season brings us every blessing. I especially pray for all those who are ill, worried, anxious, lonely or bereaved. We remember our family relations and friends who are in different parts of the world. And we pray for the safety and wellbeing of all who are traveling. Nollaig Shona agus Athbliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir. 

PRAYER OF BLESSING FOR THE CRIB:

Loving God, bless this crib and all who look upon it May it remind us that Jesus was born into a family who didn't have very much to share except their love for one another May it help us to keep you at the centre of our Christmas celebrations. And may the joy and peace brought to the world by Jesus be in our home at this time and always. Amen.

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