Newsletter week beginning 25th October 2026

NOVEMBER A TIME TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED:

If you would like your deceased family and friends included in our Mass intentions during the month of November, please put their names on the labels for the ‘Remembrance Tree’ or in the Book of remembrance in the church.

A PLENARY INDULGENCE:

Can be gained for the Holy Souls on the 2^nd Nov by visiting a church and on any day visiting a cemetery from the 1^st – 8^th Nov. The usual conditions apply of Confessions Holy Communion, prayer for the Pop’s intentions and one Our Father and Apostles Creed.

NOVEMBER ROSARY WITH THE LEGION OF MARY:

Sun. 1^st Nov at 3.pm Old Cemtery, Aughaval

Sun 8^th Nov. at 3.pm New Cemetery, Aughaval

Sun. 15^th Nov at 3.pm Murrisk Abbey.

Sun 22^nd Nov at 3.pm Drummin

WHEN WE REMEMBER:

An evening of prayer for our faithful departed. reflection and music with James Kilbane, gospel singer and parish guest, and Fr. John Kenny Adm.in St. Mary’s Church on Tuesday November 3^rd 7.00pm – 8.00pm. All are welcome.

THE ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT MASS:

Is on Friday 20^th November at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s

Church. Westport. All are welcome.

LOSING A LOVED ONE:

Is one of life’s most challenging experiences. To help all who know this pain there will be a series of 4 Tuesday evening talks on ‘How best to cope after a Bereavement’ held in the Newman Centre, Ballina on November 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th and 24^th from 8.00-10.00pm. The course will be presented by Monica Morley, Bereavement Counsellor at Knock Shrine. Places are limited and can be booked on 096-72066

JOURNEYING INTO THE FUTURE:

Living a life that blesses. Drawing on spiritual writer’s Ronald Rolheiser’s book Insane for the Light, final meeting this Tues27^th from 7.00pm to 8.30pm sharp. Where: Carrowbeg House, F28 W903 Westport

LECANVEY HARVEST FAIR:

Sunday 25^th Craft Fair Handmade jewellery & cosmetics, Cakes, Arts & Crafts Competitions & raffle & knitwear

Monday 26^th October Sheep Fair & Craft Fair. All are welcome, see details on notice board.

THANK YOU:

Our Mission Sunday collection has so far raised €5090 for the work of Pontifical Mission Societies.

If you missed out in giving your support you can use the envelopes provided at the back of the church.

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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: 

Annual appeal will take place the weekend of 21^st /22^nd November in Westport and Drummin. If you need the assistance of SVP.Phone 087-9334960

KNOCK SHRINE:

Vivaldi Recomposed Join the RTE Concert Orchestra and renowned Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelsen for an unforgettable evening in Knock Basilica on Saturday, November 7th. See www.knockshrine.ie for booking details.

REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY:

At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 8^th Nov 10:30 am, before 11.00 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

CHILDREN’S EUCHARSTIC ADORATION:

Every Wednesday from 3.00pm – 3.30pm

DROP-IN LISTENING SERVICE:

Do you need to talk to someone? At Knock Counselling Centre we offer a confidential one-to-one session listening service with no appointment needed. Our listening service is available Thursdays 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm. For further information please contact counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie or phone

09493-75032. We are situated next to the Chapel of Reconciliation at Knock Shrine.

THANK YOU:

To Gertie Foley, Sr. Kathleen Friel, Liamy Mac Nally, Emer Berry our Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Sacristans for recently organising and leading the Lay Led Liturgies at St. Mary’s Church, Westport.

FÁILTE CUPPA:

After the 11.00am Mass today in Carrowbeg House

GROW IN LOVE MASS: Next Sunday Nov 1^st 11.00am in St. Mary’s Church.

A PRAYER FOR THE MISSIONS:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our Christian faith. Help us to be true witnesses of Your love, mercy and peace. We pray for all missionaries around the world. Keep them safe in their vocation, give them courage in moments of doubt and grant that their service may bring joy and hope to those they meet. Help us to remember that we are all ‘one in Christ, united in mission.’ Show us how to be missionaries in our daily lives: through our small acts of kindness, our generosity to those in need and our daily prayers for the Universal Church. May our lives reflect your light, so that the world may come to know the depth of Your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.