Newsletter Week Beginging 28th December 2025
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MISSALS & NEW ROTA FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD & EUCHARIST:
Are available at the Sacristy for collection.
There will be No Holy Hour on Tuesday 30th December.
CHRISTMAS PRIESTS COLLECTION:
Thanks to all who gave so generously to the Priest’s Christmas collection. A gentle reminder to those who may have overlooked giving a contribution. Your continued support to pay Fr John’s Monthly salary of €2,100 is very much appreciated and thank you.
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!!
DON’T WANT THEM? DON’T NEED THEM? RE-GIFT THEM!
Re gifting weekend at St. Mary’s Church Westport on Jan 10th/11th Please leave items in the box at the back of the Church.
FÁILTE CUPPA NOTICE:
After 11.00a.m. on Sunday 28th in Carrowbeg House.
ADORATION CHAPEL:
New Year’s Eve closing at 6.00p.m.
PARISH OFFICE:
The Parish office will open on Friday 2nd Jan. 2026. For emergencies, please phone 098-28871
THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS:
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among us,
To make music in the heart.
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.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
Meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320
ST. MARY’S YOUTH HUB:
St Mary's Youth Hub - Fun, food and a sprinkling of faith! Do you have a teenager at home, whom you would like to be nurtured gently in the faith, in a warm, welcoming environment? Why not nudge them along to "Come and See" in our cozy, hang out space, upstairs in the Loft at the Parish centre, every Friday from 4 to 6 pm. Please ring 087 6949924 if you'd like to know more.
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER:
May the God of infinite goodness banish the darkness of sin from our hearts and make them radiant with the light of goodness. May God fill us with the joy of the shepherds and make us heralds of the gospel. May the God who joins heaven and earth fill us with peace and goodwill and unite us in fellowship with the Church in heaven. We make this our prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRAYER & BLESSING:
May this Christmas Jubilee 2025 and New Year 2026 bring us joy, peace and many blessings. May all our days be filled with faith, hope and love. May we have a happy time with family and friends. May we keep in touch with all those in other parts of the world.
And may we honour and treasure the memory of the faithful departed. May God bless and keep us safe, healthy and happy, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
CRIB:
Offerings at the Crib are in aid of UNICEF Children’s Emergency Fund. “Please help save a child this Christmas
Thanks to all who volunteer and help out in the Pastoral Life of our Parish. Your continued support is much appreciated. Keep up the good work.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Seamus Carey, London, brother of Mary Carr, Knockranny.
Vincent Moran, Springfield Drive.
Liam Quinn, Clonamonad Close.
Carmel Kelly, Sew Warf Apps. & Pinewoods
Michael Ryder, Cherry Tree Avenue
Fr. Ben Corrigan, Kings Hill & Ballycroy
Paddy Keane, Kilmeena
Rest in Peace.
