Newsletter week begining 8th March 2026
- Ingrid & Catherine
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TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT:
7.00-pm -8.00pm In St. Mary’s Church Westport. Special prayer intentions. 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.
BABY AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP:
Every Wednesday during School term, Westport Leisure Centre Hall 9.30am-11.00a.m.
STEWARDS NEEDED:
Volunteers to help with various Church related ceremonies and events. If you can help please contact Fr. John 098-28871, Kevin Barrett 087-8177291,
Peter Hastings 087-7770426
STATION OF THE CROSS DURING LENT:
On Fridays at 7p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Westport
CONTEMPLATIVE DOMINICAN MONASTIC VOCATION:
Vocation Discernment Weekends in the Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, Drogheda, A92 KR84, 20th – 22nd of March 2026 & 17th – 19th April 2026. For single women between the ages of 18- 35 Contact: Sr. Mairead O.P. at [email protected] 041 9838524
WESTPORT PARISH COUNCIL:
Reminder the next meeting is on March 23rd at 8.00pm in the Presbytery.
MARCH 2026: POPE’S INTENTIONS:
Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and
diplomacy instead of violence.
COMMUNITY PRAYER GATHERING:
For the Middle East and Global Events. Sunday 8th March at 6.30pm in Holy Trinity Church. Everyone is welcome to this Ecumenical Prayer Service.
DAFFODIL DAY:
Friday, March 20th. Can you volunteer 2 hours of your time. Contact Jackie on 085 1962566
LENT PREPARING FOR EASTER:
Meetings continuing on Thursday Evenings from
7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. in Carrowbeg House. All are welcome.
CHRISM MASS IN TUAM 1ST APRIL:
Bus leaving from Mill Street Car Park at 4.00pm
Contact Mary 098-28033
SKY ARTS LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2026:
A competition to create a landscape painting of Croagh Patrick in – Ireland’s holy mountain. Watch the Winner's Film to be broadcast again at 8pm on Wednesday 11th March on Sky Arts. Filmed in Westport last September 2025.
ONGOING RENEWAL AND FORMATION:
Ms. Niamh Morris. Diocesan Pastoral Resource Person will meet ministers of the word (readers)
Monday March 9th at 7.30pm-9.00pm
Ministers of the Eucharist Tuesday March 10th at 7.30pm-9.00pm in Carrowbeg House F28 W903 Organised by Westport Liturgy Group.
WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION:
Many wise teachers are now asking us to “return to the heart” where we can transform how we live in our world, with respect for our earth, and the people who share it with us. Do you know that over 200 MILLION coffee cups are used in Ireland every year…with a very low number of those being compostable? This is one of the most visible and UNNECESSARY waste streams we have AND it is one of the easiest to prevent.
Could you make a commitment this Lent to stop any part you have in this littering? “KEEP CUPS” are readily available in shops here in Westport and countrywide. Why not get one and keep it with you wherever you are likely to feel tempted!
REMEMBER…SMALL CHANGES MAKE BIG DIFFERENCES!
WESTPORT LIONS CLUB MEETING:
Monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10th March at 8 PM in the Clew Bay Hotel. These meetings are a great opportunity to discuss our ongoing projects, future initiatives, and ways we can continue to serve and support our community. Look forward to seeing you all.
LENTAN PRAYER:
Lord, we thank You for this sacred time of Lent, a time to turn away from sin and to be faithful to the Gospel. Help us to be honest with our shortcomings and brave in our repentance. Draw us deeper into the mystery of Christ's love. Strengthen our resolve to live justly, love mercy and walk humbly with You. Teach us to persevere in prayer, fasting and giving alms. May the fruits of this season bring forth lasting conversion. To You, Father, through the Son and the Holy Spirit, be praise, glory, and honour, now and forever. Amen.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:
Dawn Mass Murrisk Abbey Easter Sunday at 6.00AM.
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