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] 

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]

A PRAYER FOR MISSION SUNDAY: Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to bring good news to all nations. please awaken in us the courage to share your love with courage and compassion. Guide our words and actions so that we may be witnesses of your grace, and support the mission of your Church with our prayer and generosity. May your Spirit transform our hearts, inspire hope in all parts of the world where there is darkness and draw all people into the joy of your kingdom. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE:

Phone 01-5053112 or

E-mail: marriagepreparation@accord

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.  

MEN OF ST JOSEPH:

The next monthly meeting of the Tuam Men of St Joseph group will take place on Sunday 26th at 7pm in the Blessed Sacrament chapel Tuam. This month’s guest speaker will be Prof Robert McNamara who will speak about men's role in the family and society. 

MOSJ was established to promote Faith, Formation and Fraternity among Christian men in the archdiocese.

Last month 45 men gathered for our inaugural meeting and we look forward to welcoming more this month. Enquires to [email protected] 

DRUMMIN CHURCH THANK YOU:

Thanks to Joseph McDonnell for the wall capping and supplying all of the materials for free.

Drummin Community Council are holding a cleanup of the Graveyard and Church car park on Sunday November 2nd @11am, please wear hi-vis.

COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRI EIREANN:

It has been another great year for the Westport branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. This year’s AGM on Monday 27th October at 8pm in Knockranny House Hotel. All those parents of children involved and other interested parties are invited attend. Looking forward to seeing you all on the 27th.

WORKSHOP ON LOSS & GRIEF:

Quay Community Centre F28H1K6 

8th November 2.30PM-5.00PM

This workshop will be facilitated by Grief Counsellor & Psychotherapist Tereasa McGuire.

Places are limited, Phone Rita @ 087 0556923.

This is open to all clinicians as well the general public. Free Of Charge."

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES:

Westport Saturday 9^th May & Saturday 16^th May 2026

Lecanvey 23^rd May 2026

CONFIRMATION DATE Westport: Thurs 16^th Apr. 2026

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:

Meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320