BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:

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

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place October 1st-31st.For further information, please log onto www.breastcancerireland.com.

SEASON OF CREATION 2025:

Season of creation runs from Sept 1- Oct 4th every year.  Finishing on the feast of St Francis of Assisi - as in previous years we will have a Blessing of the Animal’s service at Murrisk Car park on Saturday October 4th at 2 pm.  The theme for this year is Peace with Creation.

Our Biblical text for this year is Isaiah 32:14-18. The prophet Isaiah pictured the desolated Creation without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind. This description of devastated cities and waste lands eloquently stresses the fact that human destructive behaviours have a negative impact on the Earth. Our hope: Creation will find peace when justice is restored. There is still hope and the expectation for a peaceful Earth. To hope in a biblical context does not mean to stand still and quiet, but to act, pray, change, and reconcile with Creation and the Creator in unity, metanoia (repentance), and solidarity.

Please bring home a copy of The Season of Creation Prayer for your Family.

MAYO HOSPICE:

Coffee Connect morning, to welcome the public to Mayo Hospice on September 8th between 10am - 12 noon in the restaurant area.

Attendees will get an opportunity to meet the team and learn about our different roles and work we do at Mayo Hospice, over tea or coffee

BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER:

Almighty God, as the new school term begins, bless all students with curiosity and courage and bless all teachers and staff with patience and generosity. Help us to listen with open hearts, to speak with kindness and to support one another in our quest to grow wiser every day. Keep us safe, guide our steps, and inspire us to use what we learn to help and serve one another. Amen.

 KNOCK MINI VIGIL:

The September Mini Vigil takes place at Knock Shrine on Friday evening, September 5th. Confessions are available from 8pm to 9pm. The vigil takes place in Knock Parish Church from 9pm to Midnight. All are welcome.

EXHIBITION OF OIL PAINTINGS:

Clew Bay Hotel by Chris Harper Snr.  Month of August.

THE MAYO ALZHEIMER SOCIETY:

The Mayo branch of Alzheimer Society of Ireland will be holding a Memory Walk on Sunday, 21^st September, 2025 around Lough Lannagh - suitable for all levels.  Meeting point is at 12 noon at Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 A257. Register for the Memory Walk on www.alzheimer.ie 

AGE FRIENDLY PROGRAMME:

Older Peoples AGM and Information Day is being held on Monday 15^th September 2025 in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar with registration starting at 9:30am and concluding at 2pm.

HELP YOUR MARRIAGE:

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue ... or have you just stopped because it only makes it worse? Retrouvaille has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information Email: [email protected] 

Call or text 0788 7296983 www.retrouvaille.org.uk

FAREWELL, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS! 

After five years serving in this Parish, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who supported me during my time here. I especially want to thank those who've become friends and for all you have shared with me. It has been a real blessing to walk with all of you through moments of joy and challenge, and I am deeply grateful for the trust and kindness you have shown to me. Lastly, sincere appreciation to the parish staff, parishioners, school’s staff, principals, teachers, parents and pupils for the countless ways in which you made my work enjoyable — it was always a pleasure. As I move into a new chapter, I thank God for all of you and for the many ways in which my experience here has helped me grow in faith, hope, and love. Farewell, thank you and God bless! Martin Dunne 

FR. BENEDICT & FR. CLETUS:

As September begins, we wish all the best to

Fr. Benedict and Fr. Cletus as they return to Castlebar after their stay with us here in Westport during July and August

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Kathleen Heraty, Oughty, Liscarney

Kathleen O’ Kane (nee Heraty) Chicago & Derrymore, Drummin, sister of Ann Duffy, Pinewoods

Stephen Whelan, Farnaught

Bernie Hoban, Carrabaun & McBride Home