Newsletter week beginning Sunday 18th October 2026
Mission Sunday October 18th
The Mission Month offers a opportunity to share what we can with the World's poorest people who are hearing the good news of Jesus Christ
THE POPE’S INTENTIONS:
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental health.
WANT TO KNOW YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH BETTER?
Study the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults on Zoom continues Tuesday. Contact Mary 0876325522 or Liam 087 2639726 for more information.
JOURNEYING INTO THE FUTURE:
Living a life that blesses. Drawing on spiritual writer’s Ronald Rolheiser’s book Insane for the Light, join us for four Tuesdays in October as we explore together how our lives might grow in maturity to become a blessing for ourselves and others. This short series involves a guided read through the key themes in the book, followed by gentle open discussion. These themes include: understanding the different seasons of our life; what the mature Christian and human life might look like; how to find purpose and meaning as we progress through life’s various challenges. The series is facilitated by Mark Garavan and Fr Tony King. When: Tuesdays, 20th, and 27th, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm sharp. Where: Carrowbeg House, F28 W903 Westport (right beside St. Mary’s Church). All are welcome but numbers are limited so please Email: [email protected] for booking.
100 HUNDERED YEARS OF WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
“One in Christ, united in mission”
This October Mission Month offers an opportunity to show our love and to share what we can with the world’s poorest people who are hearing the good news of Jesus Christ.
Mission Sunday is October 18th October is also the month of the Rosary. On his recent visit to France Pope Leo called on us to pray the Rosary for the intention of Peace in the World and an end to Global Conflicts.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Annual collection at Lecanvey Church Saturday October 24th. If you need the assistance of SVP.
Phone 087-9334960
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.
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.
LIVING WELL PROGRAMME:
The Living Well Programme helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their health and improve overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. A new programme will start in Westport on Wednesday, 21st October 10.30 am – 1.00pm, continuing at that time for 6 weeks. Places are free (HSE funded) but advance registration is required. To find out more, please contact Fiona Cunnane on 087 7185615 or by email at [email protected]
MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER:
In honour of the late Christy Ferris in Buckfield Inn Kilmeena on 30th October at 8.30pm. Raffle and card game on the night. All proceeds in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.
CHILDREN’S 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 [email protected] or phone 09493-75032. We are situated next to the Chapel of Reconciliation at Knock Shrine.
MEN OF ST JOSEPH:
The next meeting of Tuam Archdiocese Men of St Joseph group will be on the 25th October @ 7pm in the Tuam Parish centre, H54 T656. This month’s guest speaker is scripture scholar Sean Pokall who will present a workshop on numbers and symbols in the bible. MOSJ is a group for men of all ages and backgrounds basing our gatherings on Faith, Formation and Fraternity. New members are always welcome. Come along and see for yourself info [email protected]
APOLOGIES: Due to the shortage of Priests in the Deanery, there will be no 8pm Mass in Drummin on Oct 24th. There will be Mass in Westport at 6.30pm and Lecanvey at 8pm. As usual that evening Fr. Nelson and Fr Tony are going on Pilgrimage to Medjugorge next week. We look forward to when two new Priests from India will be joining our Diocese during the month
THE KEY: (formally known as The Alive Newspaper)
Free copies available at the back of the Church, this is the last publication after 30 years in print.
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