Newsletter Week Beginning 22nd February 2026
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FREE ELECTRICAL RECYCLING EVENT:
In Westport on Tues, 3rd March, 2026 at The Boat Park, Roman Island, The Quay, from 10am – 4pm
TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT:
7.00-pm -8.00pm In St. Mary’s Church Westport. Special prayer intentions Feb 24th an end to war in Ukraine and troubled parts of the world. March 3rd for students studying for exams. March 10th for children preparing for First Holy Communion & Confession. March 24th for children preparing for Confirmation March 31st for all the sick and bereaved of our parish.
THE GRIEF CIRCLLE:
Facilitated by Tereasa McGuire psychotherapist and Death Doula. Takes place the second Wednesday every month at 8pm to 9pm in the Quay Community Centre F28H1K6. For further information contact Rita 087 0556923
MOTHER AND BABY INSTITUTIONS PAYMENT SCHEME:
This Government scheme provides financial payments and health supports to eligible people who spent time in Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions in Ireland. Applications can be made online or by post.Visit: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-scheme/ or call the Helpline 01 522 9922 to request an application pack. All applications are treated with confidentiality.
PLEASE SUPPORT WESTPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
Quiz Night in the Clew Bay Hotel 26th February
At 8. 30p.m. Contact Paul Bree 087-9290157
FREE SUICIDE ALERTNESS:
FREE Suicide Alertness for everyone (Understanding Self Harm) training - Clayton Hotel, Galway - Thursday 26th February 2026 - 9am to 4pm
BABY AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP:
Every Wednesday during School term, Westport Leisure Centre Hall 9.30am-11.00a.m.
BECOME A GREEN GARDENER:
As Lent starts in the dark and cold of winter and takes us to Easter and the warmer, longer days of spring, gardening is definitely a path to observing a green Lent and beyond. There might not be a lot of planting going on until we're further into spring but consider this your pre-contemplative stage. Start reading and motivating yourself to become a gardener. And here's the thing, it's not just good for the soil, but your soul as well.
TROCAIRE BOXES:
Are available in the church, please take one home
WHAT WILL YOU GIVE UP OR ABSTAIN FROM THIS LENT?
Give up hurtful words and say kind words instead. Give up complaining and be filled with gratitude. Give up anger and be filled with patience. Give up worries and trust in God. Give up selfishness and share with others. Give up holding grudges and be forgiving. Give up always talking so you can listen to others instead. Adapted from advice given by Pope Francis
STATION OF THE CROSS DURING LENT:
On Fridays at 7p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Westport
EUCHARISTIC HEALING RETREAT:
In Knock Shrine, led by gifted Croatian Priest, Fr Rozo Palic Saturday March 7th & Sunday March 8th.
Venue: St. John's Welcome Centre; Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm & Sunday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. He will be supported by his Croatian Music Ministry team; no prior booking required; everyone is most welcome and please bring a packed lunch. For further enquires please contact, Patricia on 089 9466193 or Fiona on [email protected].
THE ORATORY:
A play celebrating the men who built the church on the summit of Croagh Patrick in 1905, Sunday February 22nd at 4.00p.m. Campbell’s Pub, Murrisk.
MAYO STAGES CAR RALLY:
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys carefully next Sunday March 1st as several roads in the Westport / Clogher / Islandeady / Aughagower areas will be temporally closed to facilitate the Mayo Stages Rally. Mayo Motorsport Club will be erecting signage and arranging manned points to divert traffic to alternative routes. Local access will be provided in emergencies. Full information of closures and schedule is available on the Mayo Co Co website.
CONTEMPLATIVE DOMINICAN MONASTIC VOCATION:
Vocation Discernment Weekends in the Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, The Twenties, Drogheda, Co. Louth. A92 KR84, from the 20th – 22nd of March 2026 and the 17th – 19th April 2026. For single women between the ages of 18- 35 years old. Contact: Sr. Mairead O.P. at [email protected] 041 9838524
CONFERENCE ON HAPPINESS:
Sunday March 8th Galway Bay Hotel, 2pm-9pm. Renowned You tube apologist and philosopher Fr Gregory Pine OP will be the lead speaker. For more information, please go to www.dominicans.ie or
email [email protected]
