Newsletter Week Beginning 30th August 2026

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.

ARCHDIOCESE OF TUAM-ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES

Archbishop Francis will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversaries Mass in Tuam Cathedral on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 3.00 pm.  Couples celebrating a marriage anniversary in 2026 are warmly invited, especially those marking a significant anniversary. Refreshments will be served afterwards in St Jarlath's College.  To help with arrangements, please send the names of the couples attending and the number of family members accompanying them to [email protected] or phone 093 24250.  For catering purposes, please reply by Wednesday, 7th October.

KNOCK SHRINE:

The Monthly Mini Vigil at Knock Shrine takes place on Friday, September 4^th in the parish church. Confessions available from 8pm to 9pm. Vigil takes place from 9pm to Midnight. All are welcome.

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].

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.

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 www.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  

FRIENDS OF THE MALL RIVER:

Continuing their weekly cleanup of the waterway Monday evening 31^st August at 7pm opposite the Garda Station. Join us in this Community Initiative.

ECO CONGREGATION:

Our Biblical text for this year is drawn from Ezekiel 47: 1- 12, which portrays God's life-giving water flowing from the temple of God. The river grows deeper and deeper restoring barren land, reviving waters, and sustaining flourishing ecosystems. The vision invites human responsibility: recognising ecological damage, embracing interconnectedness, we are called to immerse ourselves in the water, and actively safeguarding and working for the renewal of creation so that environmental healing and human well-being may flourish together.

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. Ph Marie on 087 170 8706

SAMARITANS:

Are currently recruiting Volunteers to support the Castlebar Branch of Samaritans. No experience necessary, as we will train, mentor and support you. Information session take place at the Branch, 21 Thomas St, Castlebar on Thursday, Sep 3rd, 5-7pm. For more info please call 086 2468203

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

WESTPORT LIONS CLUB OUTING TO CLIFDEN:

Join the Westport Lions Club for a lovely day trip to Clifden on Sunday, September 6th! Departure: 12:00 PM from the Mill Street bus stop. Cost: €10 per personPlaces are limited, so please register in advance to hold your spot! To reserve a seat, call or text Brendan at 086 8434867 or Una 087 7909404 We look forward to a great day out together!

CHIME: 

Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Outreach clinic. Tuam. Hearing aid maintenance; tubing and filter changing, advice on equipment and information on all aspects of hearing loss. Old Health centre. Vicar St Tuam H54 HO28 (room 26) Friday 4th of September 10am-1pm. Contact Tony Dolan for more information or an appointment Ph 086 8341318 [email protected]

MONTHLY CALLS:

Fr. John will make his usual visits during the week.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

1. Maureen Fitzsimons, Clogher

2. Mary Doherty, Clareview

3. Delia Christine Paton, Belmullet

4. Sean O’ Conghaile, Tuar Mhic Eadaigh

Rest In Peace.