Newsletter week beginning 5th October 2025
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MASS STIPENED/OFFERFINGS:
For a long time now €10.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. When a Priests offers a number of announced Mass Intentions together, he is only entitled to keep one of the offerings. The other offerings are shared with Missionary Priests and retired Priests. Thank you for your generosity and for considering this suggestion.
TUAM PRIESTS IN-SERVICE: 6th Oct0ber – 9th October
Fr. John is planning to attend this Annual In-Service.
Instead of 10am mass on Tuesday – Thursday, there will be a lay led liturgy of the word with Holy Communion
CHILDREN’S ROSARY GROUP:
St Mary's Westport Children's Rosary group starts on Sunday 12th October at 10:30 am, prior to 11 am Mass. Please arrive at 10:20 am to register. Suitable for children and teens of all ages. All are welcome. If you have any questions please call:
Anne 086 3895771
JOIN OUR CARING TEAM: DEMENTIA SUPPORT WORKER: Care in the Community)
Looking for meaningful, flexible work? We're seeking compassionate, honest, reliable people to support individuals living with dementia in their own homes in Co. Mayo
Locations: All throughout Co. Mayo
What You'll Do:
Offer companionship and social connection
Assist with daily living activities
Support meaningful activities
Give primary carers a well-deserved break
Flexible hours – work around your schedule! Make a real difference, one visit at a time.
Essentials: QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
Desirable: Previous experience in caring / QQI Level 5 in Health Care
Interested? Get in touch today!094 93 64900 or email [email protected]
GROW IN LOVE MASS:
Lecanvey Saturday 11th at 8.00p.m.
Kilmeena Sunday 12th at 9.30a.m.
Westport Sunday 12th at 11.00a.m.
CONFIRMATION:
Thursday 16th April 2026 at 12.00 noon
MAYO ROSCOMON HOSPICE.
Many thanks to all who gave so generously to our recent Coffee morning at Carrowbeg House, it raised €466. A huge word of gratitude and thanks to the people and patrons that support the coffee morning held recently at the Westport library which was €190.70. The monies will all go to the continuous good services at Mayo Roscommon Hospice A huge word of thanks to the Ciorcal Cómhra who helped out and to Maire and Anita for baking the goodies on the day.
A SPECIAL WEEKEND OF SACRED MUSIC, 24th-26th OCTOBER IN:ST MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT:The Choir of St Philip's and Sandford, Dublin, led by Mr David O'Shea, will be visiting Westport for a series of musical events including, Compline on Friday 24 Oct at 8pm.
Fundraising concert for Holy Trinity Church on Sat 25 Oct at 4pm - contribution to worship (Holy Communion) on Sunday morning (12 noon)- Sung worship on Sunday 26 Oct at 3.30pm in St Thomas's Dugort, Achill. (Rehersal from 3pm. You are welcome to come early, observe and enjoy.)
LEGION MINI VIGIL:
Parish Church in Knock on the 10th October from 8.00p.m.- 12.00pm. Celebrant Fr. John O’Gorman
AN TOBAR NUA:
Provide confidential counselling nationwide via telephone and zoom. Our service is donation-based, because we do not want finances to prevent anyone from receiving support.
If you are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, please know that we are here to help. Phone: 091 562 175
Email: [email protected]
ACTIVE AGE FESTIVAL:
Free event to promote physical activity among older adults – come & try pickleball, sit fit, petanque and activator poles in a fun and enjoyable environment.
October 15th 10am-1pm Castlebar Mitchels, An Sportlann. All Welcome. Further information contact Kate – 087 6498543 or [email protected]
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARIES:
Archbishop Francis will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversaries Mass in Tuam Cathedral on Sunday, October 12th 2025 at 3.00 pm.
Couples celebrating a significant marriage anniversary in 2025 are invited to attend this celebration.
If you plan to attend, please send names and the number of family members attending to [email protected] or 093 24250 by October 8th.
