Newsletter Week Beginning 23rd August 2026

KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME:                                                                       

Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others

You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details.

MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB:

In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. Sept activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please

Phone Marie on 087 170 8706.

FR. BILL RETREAT:

5 Day Silent Faith Renewal & Healing retreat

Mon.28^th Sept – Fri 2^nd Oct. 2026. The Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal.

For further info Contact Roisín 086-893 7399

UNDERSTANDING SELF HARM:

A one-day training programme which helps to develop participants knowledge and understanding of self-harm and the reason underlying such behaviour.

Wed. 16^th Sept. 10am – 5pm Family Centre, Castlebar.

SAFE TALK SUICIDE ALERNTNESS FOR EVERYONE:

Tuesday 8^th Sept. 10am – 1.30pm, Family Centre, Castlebar.[email protected].

PEOPLE OF WESTPORT YOUR TOWN NEEDS YOU:

Help us create the Wonder Wander Walking Trail for Westport! Join us at our pop-up events and help uncover Westport’s architectural treasures

Tuesday 25^th Aug Town Hall Theatre 1-3pm, Westport Library 5-7pm

WESTPORT ECO- CONGREGATION NOTICE:

FAITH IN BLOOM: A conference about the Church Return to Nature initiative takes place on Saturday, August 29th from 10am – 3pm in St. John’s Centre at Knock Shrine in partnership with Mayo County Council, The Heritage Council and NPWS. Free event. For programme and bookings, see www.knockshrine.ie for details.

REMINDER OF CHILDREN’S ROSARY:

At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 13^th Sept. @ 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please call or text: 086 389 5771.

CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT:

Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required

 WESTPORT PARISH WEBSITE:

Don’t forget we have our online presence with links to Church Tv, You - tube and Facebook. Our website also offers parish information and opportunities to make bookings for the sacraments as well as other church liturgies etc. Click on westportparish.ie

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS:

Peak of the Reek Community Climb. Join local families, individuals, and groups climbing Croagh Patrick on Sat. 12th September. Walk for a loved one or enjoy a community day out. All funds support hands-on care for local families living with Dementia in the West. Register at westernalzheimers.ie or Ph 094 9364900  

HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND:

If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office.

Thank you.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2026:

Takes place Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026 – Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026. For more information, please visit breastcancerresearch.ie or 

www.breastcancerireland.com. 

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2026

Takes place on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Please see www.internationalcoffeeday.org for further details.

ALONE:

Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact us on [email protected] or call 0818 222 024.  

BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER:

Dear Lord, bless our students, teachers, staff and parents as a new school year begins. Grant students’ curiosity and confidence, gift teachers with patience and inspiration, give support staff strength and commitment, help parents take care of their loved ones. Protect all our National and Secondary school community. Fill our playgrounds with joy and our classrooms with learning. Please keep us all safe and happy. Amen.

WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00a.m.

July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street. FREE! All welcome

FÁILTE CUPPA: Sunday 30^th Aug after 11.00am Mass in Carrowbeg House.  All welcome.