Newsletter Week Beginning 12th October 2025
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES:
Westport Saturday 9th May & Saturday 16th May 2026
Lecanvey 23rd May 2026
CONFIRMATION DATE Westport:
Thursday 16th April 2026.
CHILDREN’S ROSARY GROUP:
St Mary's Westport Children's Rosary group starts today Sunday 12th October at 10:30 am, prior to 11 am Mass. Please arrive at 10:20 am to register. Suitable for children and teens of all ages. All are welcome. If you have any questions please call:
Anne 086 3895771
JOIN OUR CARING TEAM: DEMENTIA SUPPORT WORKER: Care in the Community)
Looking for meaningful, flexible work? We're seeking compassionate, honest, reliable people to support individuals living with dementia in their own homes in Co. Mayo
Locations: All throughout Co. Mayo
What You'll Do:
Offer companionship and social connection
Assist with daily living activities
Support meaningful activities
Give primary carers a well-deserved break
Flexible hours – work around your schedule! Make a real difference, one visit at a time.
Essentials: QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
Desirable: Previous experience in caring / QQI Level 5 in Health Care
Interested? Get in touch today!094 93 64900 or email [email protected]
CLIMATE ACTION WEEK - 13TH-19TH OCTOBER:
Westport Eco Congregation invites you to join them at their Tuesday Climate Chats on Tuesday 14th October at 10.45 in Carrowbeg House. Our theme - How our shopping habits can affect our Carbon
Footprint. McKinley Neal from Pax wholefoods will lead us in discussion on how we can reduce our carbon footprint.
A SPECIAL WEEKEND OF SACRED MUSIC, 24th-26th OCTOBER IN:ST MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT:The Choir of St Philip's and Sandford, Dublin, led by Mr David O'Shea, will be visiting Westport for a series of musical events including, Compline on Friday 24 Oct at 8pm. In St. Mary’s Church, Westport Fundraising concert for Holy Trinity Church on Sat 25 Oct at 4pm -in St. Mary’s Church Westport.
Phone 01-5053112
AN TOBAR NUA:
Provide confidential counselling nationwide via telephone and zoom. Our service is donation-based, because we do not want finances to prevent anyone from receiving support.
If you are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, please know that we are here to help. Phone: 091 562 175
Email: [email protected]
ACTIVE AGE FESTIVAL:
Free event to promote physical activity among older adults – come & try pickleball, sit fit, petanque and activator poles in a fun and enjoyable environment.
October 15th 10am-1pm Castlebar Mitchels, An Sportlann. All Welcome. Further information contact Kate – 087 6498543 or [email protected]
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARIES:
Archbishop Francis will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversaries Mass in Tuam Cathedral today Sunday, October 12th 2025 at 3.00 pm.
Couples celebrating a significant marriage anniversary in 2025 are invited to attend this celebration.
MAYO CANCER SUPPORT MENS SUPPORT GROUP:
The next meeting of the Men's Support Group
is scheduled for Tuesday @7.30pm, Oct 14th
Rock Rose House, Castlebar Any Queries:
094 9038407. All Welcome
MISSION SUNDAY:
Next weekend, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father's annual appeal to support overseas mission and missionaries. Please call Missio Ireland on (01) 497 2035 or go to www.missio.ie for further information.
PRAYER FOR PRISIONERS SUNDAY:
We pray your grace Lord Jesus for prisoners and their families who walk their sentence with their loved one.We pray your healing Lord for the trauma that has caused them to hurt themselves. their families and their victims of crime.We pray that they will turn to You and begin their journey of recovery, finding compassionate support in our Christian society. We pray for victims of crime and for the help and support they need through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
THE DECIDER SKILLS PROGRAMME:
6-week programme for young people in 1st year & their parents/caregivers. Starts on Thursday 16th October from 5.30pm-6.30pm Venue: Parish Centre, Westport. Contact Frances @ 087-9974733
