Newsletter Week Beginning 21st September 2025

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MASS STIPENED/OFFERFINGS: For a long time now €10.00 has been the suggested donation for a Mass Offering. Going forward from October 1st if you are in a position to do so we would respectfully propose a donation of €15 towards supporting the Priest and the local Church. Thank you for your generosity and for considering this suggestion.

CENTENARY ANNIVERSARY 1925-2025:

We offer our sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Mercy Sisters, Teachers, students, staff, parents and management of The Sacred Heart School Westport. Your dedication to academic achievement, personal development, character formation and service inspire our community. May this milestone be a testament to your ongoing hard work, commitment and a bright future. Beanacht oraibh go léir.

WESTPORT LIONS CLUB CELEBRATION:

Join us to toast our National success as Lions Club of the year on Saturday, 20th September 2025 at 6:00 PM Charlie's at The Quay, Westport. Live music by The Garvey’s, assorted food platters.

Tickets are €20. Reserve your place via any Westport Lions Club member or Brendan 086 8434867, Ann Marie: 087 126 3963, Sara: 086 192 0732

Email: [email protected]

CÓR MHAIGH EO AND CANTAIRÍ CHONAMARA:

Present Lumiéres A Baroque Mass for the 21^st Century

By Jacques Louissier with orchestra and soloists in St. Mayr’s Church Westport Sunday 28^th Sept. @ 5.00p.m.

Tickets €20 Clew Bay Hotel or at the Church door.

ANAM CARA:

The organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Tuesday 30th September at 7.30pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

MAYO ROSCOMMON HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING:

Thursday 25^th September 10.30a.m. – 11.30a.m.

At Carrowbeg Houe, South Mall, Westport after the 10.00a.m. Mass.

MAYO CANCER SUPPORT-THANK YOU!

Rock Rose House, wishes to thank all those who supported and facilitated its recent Westport Flag Day Collection. Special thanks to the volunteer collectors. A total of €4741.45 was raised.

UNICEF:

Thanks for the continued support to the Gaza Emergency Appeal which raised €1300

BLESSING AND BEST WISHES:

We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Fr Britus Kadavunkal on receiving Irish citizenship this week at a ceremony at the Convention Centre in Dublin. His dedication, faith, ministry and service inspire us all. We wish him joy, peace, and continued blessings as he embarks on this new chapter of life in our community.

WESTPORT ECO:

TODAY 21st September, 3pm. Quay Gate, Westport House You are welcome to join us for a short walk (45. minutes) WALK IN PEACE WITH CREATION focusing on how we can connect more fully with our Common Home, our Earth, in a way that allows us to recognise our dependence, our connection, and our responsibility to our Earth.

PRAYER:

We thank God for our part in Creation

for the call to treasure it, to be good stewards and to discern the signs of the times. May we act for justice together to safeguard people, animals, and the natural world, our common home. (Bishop A. Poggo. General Secretary\Anglican Communion.) Please visit our display at the back of St Mary’s Church, Westport.

THE ANNUAL BLESSING OF ANIMALS:

Ecumenical Service: Sat. 4^th at 2. 00p.m. Murrisk Car Park organised by + Eco Congregation Westport.

KNOCK COUNSELLING SERVICE:

Is running a 'Calming Your Anxiety' Programme to support participants better understand and manage their anxiety & move towards creating some ease in life. The programme commences on Tuesday 23rd September 6p.m. -8 p.m. and runs for 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings.

For more details and to register please phone 09493-75032.

HAVE YOUR SAY:

Mayo PPN and Mayo Co Council invite you to an ONLINE Policy Development Forum to identify key community issues across the county. Your voice matters – help shape the future of your community. Mon 22^nd Sept 2025 at 7pm Email to register: [email protected]

HOPE SPACE:

Provides a free one-to-one listening service for children and young people (4-17 years old) who are impacted by grief caused by bereavement. See hopespace.ie, contact Áine at [email protected] or call 091 342566/087 4667506 for more details