Newsletter Week Beginning 11th January 2026
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
Meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320
CRIB OFFERINGS:
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:
Westport Eco Congregation is hosting a “REGIFTING SUNDAY” – gifts can be left In the back of St Marys Church beside the statue of St. Patrick on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. Eco Congregation also encourages worshipers to drop their unwanted gifts into charity shops themselves!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Thursday 16th April 2026 Confirmation
At 12.00noon
Saturday 9th May 2026 1st Holy Communion at 1.00p.m.
Saturday 16th May 2026 1st Holy Communion 1.00p.m.
Lecanvey/Murrisk 1st Holy Communion
Saturday 23rd May at 1.00p.m.
WESTPORT PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING:
Monday Jan 19th at 8. 00p.m.in the Presbytery.
WESTPORT PARISH APPRECIATION NIGHT:
For all those involved in our Parish Pastoral Ministry Friday February 6th at 7.00p.m. in the Castlecourt Hotel.
The 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from 18 to 25 January:
The theme this year is "One Body, One Spirit", based on Ephesians 4.
ALL ARE WARMLY INVITED TO:
A Public Celebration of THE reopening of Holy Trinity Church Westport with the Rt Revd Bishop Michael Burrows, on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 7.30pm in Holy Trinity Church. Followed by refreshments at Carrowbeg House
GRIEF CIRCLE:
Grief Circle. Quay Community Centre (F28H1K6) on Wednesday 14th of January 8PM until 9PM. Facilitated by Grief Counsellor Tereasa McGuire. Meetings every second Wednesday of the month.
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION SUGGESTION:
Visit and view our Westport parish website @
This week featuring Gena Heraty
CAR CHILD SEATS:
Check It Fits… 29th Jan. at Totally Toys.
MEN OF ST JOSEPH:
The next monthly meeting of the Tuam Archdiocese "Men of St Joseph" group will take place on Sunday 11th of January at 7pm sharp in the Blessed Sacrament chapel Tuam (H54 T656). This month’s guest speaker will be lecturer and Philosopher Prof. Robert McNamara. Prof McNamara will speak about men's role in the family and the Theology of the Body. MOSJ was established to promote Faith, Formation, and Fraternity among Christian men in the Archdiocese. We look forward to welcoming new members each month. Enquires to [email protected]
THANK’S FROM ST MARY’S YOUTH:
Our Bake sale event held before Christmas to support Gena Heraty's Orphanage and youth faith activities raised €750. We wish to thank all who so generously to support these worthy causes.
POPE LEO’S INTENTIONS:
JAN. 2026 FOR PRAYER WITH THE WORD OF GOD:
Let us pray that praying with the word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT:
Sunday 22nd March 2026 at St. Mary's Retreat Centre, Knock, Co. Mayo. Marriage Enrichment has, for many years, supported married couples in their Sacrament of Matrimony by offering them a sacred space to deepen their relationship, renew their commitment, and grow together through reflection, prayer, and dialogue.
PRAYER GUIDE:How to Begin Your Day with Prayer1. Start with Gratitude - Thank God for a new day.2. Ask for Guidance- Invite Him to lead your steps.3. Seek Strength- Pray for wisdom, courage, and peace.4. Bless Others- Lift up your loved ones and those in need5. End with Trust- Place the whole day in God's hands.Short Morning PrayersPrayer for Strength Lord, thank You for this morning. Be my strength, quide my thoughts and bless my steps todav. Amen. Prayer for Peace Father, calm my heart and mind. Let me walk in Your peace and share Your love with others. Amen
THE FEAST OF BAPTISM OF THE LORD:
This weekend we renew our Baptismal promises with special prayer and Blessing at mass
Scan this QR code for a link to Westport Parish Website.
