Newsletter Week Beginning 8th November 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. Thanks to Nonie O’Malley & Kitty Lowe
For arranging the November garden.
COFFEE MORNING:
In aid of Sunflower Children's Hospice on Friday, November 20th from 9:30am to 11:30am at The Grace. All are invited to this community gathering to experience our hospitality at The Grace and raise some needed funds for this incredible cause.
NOVEMBER ROSARY WITH THE LEGION OF MARY:
Sun 8th Nov. at 3.pm New Cemetery, Aughaval
Sun. 15th Nov at 3.pm Murrisk Abbey.
Sun 22nd Nov at 3.pm Drummin
THE ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT MASS:
Is on Friday 20th November at 7.30pm in St. Mary’sChurch. 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 Nov. 10th, 17th and 24th 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
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
Family Centre, Knock Shrine each Wednesday morning at 11am. Trained facilitators conduct the meetings, which provide guidance and support to all who find loss difficult. All are welcome. Info Monica Morley on 094-9375320
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Annual appeal will take place the weekend of 21st /22nd November in Westport and Drummin. If you need the assistance of SVP Phone 087-9334960.
CANCER SUPPORT - ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE:
Mayo Cancer Support will celebrate their annual mass of remembrance & thanksgiving in Rock Rose House,
P23 P659 Thursday 12th December @7.00pm. Light Refreshments Served afterwards. All Welcome
WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS:
As a mark of remembrance, Mayo Road Safety Office would be very grateful if you would communicate this to all Parishes in your remit by kindly asking each Parish Priest if they would light a candle before Mass on Sunday 15th November.
PARISH MINISTRY DAY:
Called to Serve – Parish Ministry Day takes place on Saturday, November 21st, 10am–3pm in St. John’s Centre, Knock Shrine. It’s a day of encouragement, practical ideas and inspiration for anyone involved in parish ministry or who may be interested in becoming more involved. All are welcome including Ministers of the Eucharist and Word, sacristans, choir members, and flower arrangers. For more info contact call 094 938 8100 ext. 408 faithrenewal@knockshrine.
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 [email protected] or phone
09493-75032. We are situated next to the Chapel of Reconciliation at Knock Shrine.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED:
Every year, Aid to the Church in Need hosts a Week of Witness, a week of campaigning and prayer for persecuted Christians around the world. This year's Week of Witness begins on 15th November and runs through to 22nd November. Since 2016, the Wednesday during the Week of Witness has become known as Red
Wednesday. This year, Red Wednesday falls on 18th November. Red is the liturgical colour for the feast days of martyrs, representing the blood of those who suffered death for their faith. On Red Wednesday, where possible, cathedrals, churches, and public buildings around the world will be lit up in red to show solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters. On Red Wednesday (18th November next), wear something red - a scapular, tie, scarf or jumper - to show solidarity with the suffering Church and to remember the blood lost by Christians in defence of their faith.
PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER:
Remember those who kept the faith
Who always turned to pray.
Who showed the love of Jesus
In their lives from day to day.
Remember those this special time.
Who live with God above,
All Saints, All Souls and all our own
Who live with God in love. Amen.
THE POPE’S INTENTIONS:
Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
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