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An Cheathrú Rua
08/11/2026
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Paróiste an Chillín, Gharumna & Leitir Mea lláin Teileafón: 091.595452
Fón póca: 087 9983172
R.phost: paroisteanchillin@gmail.com Aifreann ar an idirlíon ag http://www.mcn.liveEircode Séipéal Mhic Dara: H91 EN23 Séipéal Thír an Fhia : H91 R922 Séipéal Leitir Mealláin H91 WP70 AN DEICHIÚ DOMHNACH IS FICHE SAOR 25ú Deireadh Fómhair 2026 “Gráfaidh tú do chomharsa mar thú féin.” Dé Domhnaigh 25ú 10.00r.n. An Cheathrú Rua Mícheál MacCába, Gleann Mór/Áth Cinn ( A. Cinn Bhliana ) Joe & Bríd Tommy MacDonnacha, An Rinn.
Beartlaí & Ellie Donoghue, Gleann Mór. Ann Marie Lydon, Gleann Mór/Londain.
Dé Domhnaigh 25ú 11.30r.n. Tír an Fhia Máirín Ní Chatháin, Trá Bhán/Gaillimh ( A. Cinn Mhíosa ) Bríd Ní Dhomhnaill (Reilly), Tír an Fhia ( A. Cinn Bhliana) Thomas Geoghegan, a iníon Mary, Tír an Fhia.
Michael Kelly, Tír an Fhia. Bríd & Séamus Beag Ó Tuathail, a gclann Máire, Bríd a fear Paul & a n-iníon Kathleen McGrath, Chicago & a ngarmhac Pádraig, Boston, gariníon Ann O’Toole, clann a chéile Dé Máirt 27ú 7.30i.n. An Cheathrú Rua.
Cóilín & Bríd Grealish, An Rinn. Mary Keenaghan, Muigheo.
Patsy & Baba Fenton, Tismeáin. Dé Céadaoin 28ú Leitir Mealláin 10.00r.n. Dé Domhnaigh 1ú Samhain 10.00r.n. An Cheathrú Rua Seosamh Ó Loideáin ( A. Cinn Mhíosa ) Máirtín Mhicil Nan MacDonnacha, An Rinn ( A. Cinn Bhliana ) Máirtín Ó Cualáin, a mhuintir Máire & Cóil a deartháireacha Paraic & Colm, Inis Mhic Cionnaith.
Cóilín Beag Ó Flatharta & a mhuintir ar fad, Doirefheárta Beag.
Cóilín Seoighe & muintir Sheoighe, Cuileáin.
Máirtín & Ann Griffin a mac Martin John & a ng armhac John O’Connell, Corrofin/Doirefheárta Beag.
Cóilín Wyndham. Stiofan & Nan Uí Bhraonáin.
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Dé Domhnaigh 1ú 11.30r.n. Leitir Mealláin Barltey Lee, Teach Mór ( A. Cinn Mhíosa ) Patricia Mhic Dhonnacha, Trá Bhán ( A. Cinn Bhliana ) Máirtín & Mairéad Uí Mhocháin & a gclann.
Tomás Ó Maoláin, Leitir Mealáin /Sasana.
Peggy & Tomás Ó Cadhain & Máirtín Ó Cadhain, Baile na Cille.
Jim McDonagh, Seanachomheas. Briathar Dé
An Chéad Léacht
Sliocht as Leabhar Exodus -- 22:20-26 Dúirt an Tiarna le Maois: “Abair é seo le clann Isráél: “Ní dhéanfaidhs ibh éagóir ná leatrom ar strainséir, mar bhí sibh féin in bhur ndeoraithe i gcríocha n a hÉigipte, tráth.
Ná bígí géar ar bhaintreach ná ar dhílleachta.
Má b híonn sibh géar orthu agus go nglaonn siad ormsa éistfidh méleo.
Cuirigí fearg orm agus mar óidh mé sibh leis an gclaíomh, agus fágfar bhur mná gan chéile agus bhur gclann gan athair. “Má thugann sibh iasacht airgidd’aon bhochtán as an bpobal le bhur n - ais, ní imreoidh sibh cleas an úsaire air agus ní bhainfidh sibh aon úsdó. “Má thógann sibh brat duine ariamh mar gheall, tabharfaidh sibh ar aisdóé roimh dhul faoi na gréine; mar sinéa bhfuild’éadach aige, sin é an brat a bhíonn f aoina chorp aige, agus céard eile atá aige le codladh ann.
Agus má ghlaonn sé orm éistfidh mé leis, mar támé truachroíoch.” Briathar an Tiarna.
Freagra: Buíochas le Dia Salm le Freagra: Mo ghrá thú, a Thiarna, mo neart thú. Mo ghrá thú, a Thiarna, mo neart thú, mo charraig thú, mo dhaingean is mo shlánaitheoir.
Mo Dhia thú, mo charraig is mo dhídean; mo sciath, mo mhórchabhair, mo dhún.
Glaoim ar an Tiarna a bhfuil moladh ag duldó agus saortar mé ó mo naimhde.
Fr Go maire an Tiarna! ‘Sé mo charraig é! Go ndéantar Dia, mo shlánaitheoir, a mhóradh.
Thug sé buanna móra dá Rí agus a ghrá dá Ungthach.
Fr
An Dara Léacht
Sliocht as Céad Litir N. Pól chuig na Teasalónaigh -- 1:5-10 A chairde, tá a fhios agaibh cén chaoi ar chaith muid ár saol ar mhait he libh an fhad a bhí muid in bhur measc.
Agus rinne sibhse aithris orainn agus ar an Tiarna féin, mar ainneoin chuile chruatan ghlac sibh leis an teachtaireacht uainn le lúcháir an Spioraid Naoimh sa gcaoi go bhfuil sibh in bhur sampla dóibh seo go léir a chreideann sa Macadón agus in Acháia.
Mar is sibhse a chuir tús le scaipeadh an chreidimh, agus ní sa Macadón agus in Acháia amháin, achtá cáil
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bhur gcreidimh in Dia scaipthe i chuile áit, sa gcaoi nach gá dúinne tada a rá faoi.
Tá na daoine féin ag cur síos ar an bhfáilte a chuir sibh romhainn agus mar thug sibh bhur gcúl do na déithe bréige agus mard’iompaigh sibh chun Dé le seirbhís a thabhairt don fhíor Dhia beo agus le fanacht lena Mhac Íosa a thíocht ó na flaithis -- an Mac a thóg sé ó mhairbh agus atádár bhfuascailt ón díol tasatá le tíocht.
Briathar an Tiarna. Freagra: Buíochas le Dia Alleluia , alleluia!
Oscail ár gcroí, a Thiarna, le haird a thabhairt ar bhr iathra do Mhic.
Alleluia!
An Soiscéal
Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir N. Maitiú -- 22:34-40 San am sin, nuair a chuala na Fairisínigh nár fhág Íosa focal ag na Sadúisínigh, chruinníodar féin le chéile, agus chuir a bhíina dhlíodóir ceist air á thriáil: “A Mháistir, céard í an aithne mhór sa dlí?” Dúirt sé leis : “Gráfaidh tú do Thiarna Dia le do chroí go hiomlán agus le d’anam go hiomlán agus le d’aigne go hiomlán;” sin í an aithne mhór agus an phríomhaithne.
Agus tá an dara ceann cosúil léi: “Gráfaidh tú do chomharsa mar thú féin.” Tá an dlí ar fad agus n a fáithe ag brath ar an dá aithne sin.” Soiscéal an Tiarna.
Freagra: Moladh leis an Tiarna Íosa Críost S. Rúndiamhair an chreidimh A Shlanaitheoir an domhain, slánaigh sinn, tusa a shaor sinn trí do chros agus tríd’aiséirí. Scrioptúir Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn Leabhar an Apacailipsis 7:2-4, 9-14 Salm 23 Céad Litir N. Eoin 3:1-3 N. Maitiú 5:1-12 Is aoibhinn dóibh siúd atá glan ó chroí, mar feicfidh siad Dia.
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Tá cuireadh seolta ag muintir gach duine a d’imigh uainn ar s hlí na Fírinne le bliain anuas chuig Aifrinn speisialta i Séipéal Mhic Dara ar an Máirt 3ú Samhain 7.30 i.n. agus Séipéal Mhuire Gan Smál ar an g Céadaoin 11ú Samhain 7.30i.n. Má tá duine ar bith gur mhaith leo Léacht nó Guí an Phobal a léamh glaoigh ar 091 595452 . Tá an Parósite buíoch don Ghrúpa Bethany a eagraíonn na h Aifrinn seo.
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Ministreacht Samhain 2026 An Cheathrú Rua Samhain 2026 Leitir Mealláin 1ú Samhain 2026 Léitheoirí Máirtín Ó Conghaile Nóirín Uí Ghríofa Ministéirí Comaoineach Tríona Ní Chualáin Bríd Uí Ghairbhí Dara Barrett Cuntóir Sacraistí Méabh Uí Chualáin 27/10 Mary Scahill 01/11 Dara Barrett Tuismitheoirí Freastalaithe Seán Ó Domhnaill Eileen Uí Loideáin Freastalaithe 01/11-07/11/26 Lauren Ní Chonaire Fiadh Ní Dhomhnaill Adhna Bairéad Aoife Bairéad Cóireamh an Bhailiúcháin Bobbie MacDonnchadha Chritine Uí Dhomhnaill Cóilín MacDonnacha Mícheál Breathnach
An Cnoc Indreabhán
08/11/2026
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Paróiste an Chnoic Séipéal N. Ainnín & Séipéal N. Cholmcille Eircód: H91 K8K0 Eircód: H91 XY65 Uaireanta oscailte na h Oifige: Dé Máirt & Déardaoin 9.30r.n. – 1.00i.n. Teileafón: 091.593122
Fón póca: 087.9983172
R.phost: seip.n.ainnin@gmail.com seip.n.colmcille@gmail.com Aifreann ar an idirlíon ag http://www.mcn.live Ar an raidió go háitiúil ar 105fm FÉILE NA NAOMH UILEAG 1ú Samhain 2026 ‘A leithéid siúd a bhíonn ar do thóir, a Thiarna.
Aifrinn - Séipéal Naomh Ainnín, An Chnoc Dé Sathairn: 31ú Deireadh Fómhair - 7. 30i.n. Stephen Devaney(Aif.
Cinn Mhíosa), Coill Rua . Teresa Flannery, Cor na Rón . Jackie Tunney.
Mary & Paddy Mac an Iomaire(21 Bliain), Cornarón.
Déardaoin : 5ú Samhain - 7.30i.n. Aifreann Cuimhneacháin na Mairbh Dé h Aoine : 6ú Samhain - 10.00r.n. Dé Sathairn: 7ú Samhain - 7.30i.n. Páidín & Mary Uí Choisdealbha, Baile na m Brabhach.
Jimmí Dairbí Ó Fátharta & an t Ath. Pádraic, Na h Aille . Máire-Áine Uí Ghriallais & a mac Éanna, Na h Aille . Eamonn, Pádraic & Mícheál MacDiarmuda & a dtuismitheoirí Bríd & Cóil, Lochán Beag.
Aifrinn - Séipéal Naomh Cholmcille, An Tulach Dé Sathairn: 31ú Deireadh Fómhair - 6 .00i.n. Dé Luain: 2ú Samhain - 6.00i.n. Aifreann Lá na Mairbh Dé Sathairn: 7ú Samhain - 6.00i.n. An Pobal Tomás Ó Loideáin, a bhean Maggie, a bheirt mhac Máirtin & Pádraic & uncail Johnny, Cnoc ad Tua.
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Briathar Dé
An Chéad Léacht
Sliocht as Leabhar an Apacailipsis -- 7:2-4, 9-14 Chonaic méina dhiaidh sin, aingeal eile ag gabháil suas ó éirí gréine agus séala le Diabeo aige ag iarraidh ar an gceathrar aingeal dár ordaíodh dóibh dochar a dhéanamh do thalamh, do mhuir agus do thír, gan ésina dhéanamh ag rá:“Ná déanaigí dochar do thalamh ná do mhuir ná do na crainnte, go raibh séala buailte againn ar chláréadain shearbhóntaí chlann Dé.” Agus chuala mé líon na ndaoine ar cuireadh séala orthu, céad agus dhá scór agus ceithre mhíle, as gach treibh de chlann Isráél.
D’amharc méina dhiaidh sin, agus bhí slua síoraí nárbh fhéidir a chomhaireamh as gach cine, agus treibh, agus pobal, agus teanga; bhí seasamh os comhair na ríchathaoireach agus i láthair an Uain, iad gléasta in éide geala agus craobhacha pailme acuina lámha, agus iad ag scairteadh in ard a ngutha: “Is ón Diaseo againne a shuíonn sa ríchathaoir a thagann an slánú, uaidhsean agus ón Uan!”Bhí na haingle go léir ina seasamh timpeall na ríchathaoireach agus na seanóirí agus na ceithre dhúil, agus chaith siad iad féin ar a mbéal fúthu os comhair na ríchathaoireach ag adhradh Dé ag rá: “Áiméan. moladh, agus glóir, agus eagna, agus buíochas, agus onóir, agus neart, agus cumhacht lenár n Dia le saol na saol!
Áiméan.” Ansin labhair duine de na seanóirí agus dúirt sé liom: “Cé hiad, agus cárb as a dtáinig siad seo, a bhfuil na héidí geala orthu?” Agusd’fhreagair mé agus dúirt: “A Thiarna, is agatsa is fearr a fhios.” Agus dúirt seisean liom: “Siniad an dream a tháinig slán as an bpianpháis mhór, agus a bhfuil a n- éidí i bhfuil an Uain.” Sin é Briathar Dé. Freagra: Buíochas le Dia Salm le Freagra : Freagra: A leithéid siúd a bhíonn ar do thóir, a Thiarna. 1. Leis an Tiarna an chruinne agus a bhfuil inti, an domhan go léir agus a maireann ann.‘Sé féin a bhunaigh ar an aigéan é, agus a dhaingnigh ar an bhfarraige íochtarach é. Fr 2. Cé rachaidh suas ar chnoc an Tiarna?
Cé sheasamh ar a láthair naofa? An té a bhfuil lámha gan smál agus croí glan aige, an té nach bhfuil meas aige ar nithe gan tairbhe.
Fr 3. Beidh beannacht an Tiarna ar an tésin, agus luach saothair ó Dhia, a shlánaitheoir.
A leithéid siúd a bhíonn ar a thóir, a bhíonn ar thóir Dhia Iácób.
Fr
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An Dara Léacht
Sliocht as Céad Litir N. Eoin -- 3:1-3 A chairde, breathnaígí cén sórt grá a thugann an t Athair dúinn, go nglaofaí clann Dé orainn, agus is amhlaidh atá.‘Sé’n fáth nach n-aithníonn an saol muide mar nár aithnigh sé eisean.
A chlann ionúin, is muid clann Dé cheana féin, ach níor foilsíodh fóscén chaoi a mbeidh muid; ach nuair a fhoilseofar é, táa fhios againn go mbeidh muid cosúil leisean, mar go bhfeicfidh muid é mar atásé. Agus chuile dhuine a bhfuil an dóchas diaga sin aige, naomhaíonn sé é féin faoi mar atá seisean naofa.
Sin é Briathar Dé. Freagra: Buíochas le Dia Alleluia, alleluia!
Tagaigí chugamsa, sibhse a mbíonn saothar mór agus ualaí troma oraibh, agus tabharfaidh mé suaimhneas daoibh, a deir an Tiarna.
Alleluia!
An Soiscéal
Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir N. Maitiú -- 5:1-12 San am sin, nuair a chonaic Íosa na sluaite chuaigh sé an sliabh suas.
Shuigh sé síos agus tháinig a dheisceabail chuige.
Thosaigh sé ag caint leo, á dteagasc agus dúirt: “Is aoibhinn dóibh siúd atá bocht ó spiorad, mar is leo ríocht na bhflaitheas.
Is aoibhinn do lucht an dobróin, mar sólásófar iad.
Is aoibhinn dóibh seoatá ceansa, mar gheobhaidh siad an talamh mar oidhreacht.
Is aoibhinn dóibh seo a bhfuil ocras agus tart chun na firéantachta orthu, mar sásófar iad.
Is aoibhinn do lucht na trócaire, mar déanfar trócaire orthu.
Is aoibhinn dóibh siúd atá glan ó chroí, mar feicfidh siad Dia.
Is aoibhinn do lucht síochána a dhéanamh, mar glaofar clann Dé orthu.
Is aoibhinn dóibh siúd a d’fhulaing géarleanúint mar gheall ar an bhfíréantacht, mar is leo ríocht na bhflaitheas.
Is aoibhinn daoibh féin nuair a mhaslófar sibh, agus a ghéarleanfar sibh, agus nuair a chuirfear bréag oraibh mar gheall ormsa, bíodh áthas agus lúcháir oraibh mar is mór é bhur luach saothair ar neamh.” Sin é Soiscéal Dé. Freagra: Moladh leis an Tiarna Íosa Críost S. Rúndiamhair an chreidimh P. A Shlánaitheoir an domhain, slánaigh sinn, tusa a shaor sinn trí do chros agus tríd’aiséirí.
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Scrioptúir Dé Sathairn/Domhnaigh seo chugainn: Leabhar na h Eagna -- 6:12-16 Salm 62 N. Pól chuig na Teasalónaigh -- 4:13-18 N. Maitiú -- 25:1-13 ‘Tá m’anam mar bheadh sé spalptha le tart do lorg, a Thiarna.
Fógraí: Aifreann Nóibhéine na Mairbh Samhain 2026: Dé Sathairn 31ú 6.00i.n. An Tulach 7.30i.n. An Cnoc Dé Domhnaigh 1ú Samhain: 10.00r.n. An Cheathrú Rua 11.30r.n. Leitir Mealláin Dé Luain 2ú Samhain: 6.00i.n. An Tulach 7.30i.n. An Cheathrú Rua Dé Máirt 3ú Samhain 7.30i.n. An Cheathrú Rua Dé Céadaoin 4ú Samhain 9.00r.n. Tír an Fhia Déardaoin: 5ú Samhain 7.30i.n. An Cnoc Dé h Aoine 6ú Samhain 10.00r.n. An Cnoc De Sathairn 7ú Samhain 6.00i.n. An Tulach 7.30i.n. An Cnoc Dé Domhnaigh 8ú Samhain 10.00r.n. An Cheathrú Rua 11.30r.n. Tír an Fhia Cruinniú Ginearálta Bliantúil Tionólfar Cruinniú Ginearálta Bliantúil Scairshealbhóirí Chomharchumann Shailearna Teo. ar an Máirt 3 Samhain, 2026 ag 8.00 i.n i Seanscoil Sailearna.
Is do scairshealbhóirí an Chomharchumainn a bhfuil a gcuid scaireanna íoctha suas chun dáta acu an cruinniú seo.
Gach eolas le fáil ar an ábhar thuasluaite ach glaoch ar an oifig ag 091 399199 nótrí ríomhphost ag sailearna@gmail.com . Míle buíochas le gach duine a bhí páirteach leis an Páidrín i mí Deireadh Fómhair.
Idirchaidrimh an Pharóiste atá ainmnithe ag an Deoise: Caitríona Uí Bhéarra 087.2118838
Annaghdown/Corrandulla
08/11/2026
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St. Brendan’s Church by the Lake Annaghdown Fr. Tom Gallagher PP
Tel
791125 E-Mail address for notices - brendanannaghdown@gmail.com www.annaghdownchurch.com Webcam : Churchtv.ie/Annaghdown Defribrillator; Annaghdown National School.
Eircode H91 C963 Mass Intentions from: 1st - 8th November 2026
Sun 1st 10am Mary Lynch , Annaghdown.
Months Mind
. Mary, James & Sean Greaney , Annagh East. John & Kathleen Conneely , Annaghdown.
Johnny, Mary & Sean Dooley , Annaghdown & all deceased of the Dooley family.
Mon 2nd 7pm Mass for the Holy Souls.
Sun 8th 10am Delia , Michael & all deceased of the Curry family , Annagh East. Delia Green , Farm erstown.
Cathal Furey , Barana. Leo & Mary Scott , Barana.
Patrick, Kathleen & Frank Scott , Baran na.
John & Catherine O'Connor , Kinvara. All masses must now be booked through the Parish Office.
Phone: 091- 791125 . Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 3.30pm.
Parish Office
Email address: corrandullachurch@gmail.com
Parish Finances
Parish account details; Weekly Collection : Annaghdown: Church Account.
IBAN: IE15 AIBK 93745200022000 BIC: AIBKIE2D. Please include your name as a narrative to appear on our bank statement.
Annaghdown Parish Priests Revenue Account: IBAN: IE85 AIBK 93745219069018 BIC: AIBKIE2D Baptisms: Are celebrated in Annaghdown Church on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
Contact the parish office, 091- 791125 . Minimum of 2 weeks’ notice required.
Recently Deceased
Bridget Egan, Headford, mother of Brid Greaney. RIP. Date Reader Eucharist Child Safeguarding
Sun 1st Brid Greaney Siobhaun Farragher
Sun 8th Maria Curran Bridgie Forde
Sun 15th John King Michael O’Flynn John King
Sun 22nd Myles Meehan Sally Farragher Myles Meehan
Sun 29th Mary Hoade Michael O’Flynn Mary Hoade Novena of Masses for the Faithful Departed : The Novena of Masses for the Faithful Departed will take place in Corrandulla Church, beginning on Monday, 2nd November.
Envelopes for the names of the deceased will be available at the church doors.
Special prayers for the dead will be offered during our Novena Masses, which begin on Monday, 2nd November, at 9.30 a.m.
Mass. Eucharistic Adoration ; Volunteers needed to run the Adoration Service/ Holy Hour on Tuesday evenings in the Church.
If you can help, please contact Claire in the Parish Office.
Church Gate Collections : Anyone looking to organise a collection at the church gates must get a Garda Permit and notify the parish office in advance.
It is advisable to check the date with the Parish office as collections are not recommended on certain datese.g.
Christmas, Easter. Cope Lunch : Will take place on
Monday 9th November. If you would like to come along for a hot dinner and a chat you would be most welcome.
Booking essential on 091-791125 as places are limited for Parishioners only.
Preparation Mass for First Holy Communion : Children preparing for First Holy Communion are invited to be in attendance with their families next weekend.
Annaghdown NS
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November is a time for remembering and praying for our loved ones who have gone before us and whose loss we feel.
It is a time when we are particularly conscious of those in our parishes who are grieving and all those families who have lost loved ones in the past year.
They are not gone from us, but gone before us.
Athenry
08/11/2026
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A little reminder! Clocks go back 1 hour this weekend. Please note the change when coming to Mass.
MASS TIMES
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION ATHENRY Saturday October 24th 2026— Mass at 6:30pm Bernard (Bernie) Hardiman, Park. (Month’s Mind) Grow in Love First Holy Communion Mass Sunday October 25th, 2026 — Mass at 11:00am Kathleen Gardner, Old Church St. (Month’s Mind) Saturday October 31st 2026— Mass at 6:30pm Kieran Glynn, Caheroyan Park & Cork, (1st Anniversary) Solemnity of All Saints — Vigil Sunday November 1st 2026 — Mass at 11:00am Solemnity of All Saints ——————————————————————————————————————————— CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NEWCASTLE Sunday October 25th, 2026 — Mass at 10:00am Paddy & Nick Gannon, Mountgarrett Grow in Love First Holy Communion Mass Sunday November 1st 2026 — Mass at 10:00am Joe & Sadie Burke, Ballyboggan and Robbie, Mickey, Maureen & Noreen Burke Solemnity of All Saints
RECENTLY DECEASED
Rest in Peace
Bernadette Boland , Beagh, Ballinasloe Mother of Bridie Flynn, Mountain West MISSION COLLECTION LAST WEEKEND Athenry & Newcastle €3,150 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Athenry Mon — Wed. 10:30am — 6:00pm daily Thurs. 10:30am — Sat. 6:00pm (perpetual)
Sunday 12 noon — 6:00pm Newcastle
Saturday 7:00pm — 8:00pm
Monday 6:00pm — 9:00pm ATHENRY BIBLE STUDY GROUP Tuesdays at 7.30pm in the Pastoral Centre.
Join us as we delve into the history and mysteries of the Old & New Testaments.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY During Sun. 11am Mass throughout school year.
For children in Jr. Infants to 1st Class.
If interested in volunteering: 091844076
Readings: 1st November — Solemnity of All Saints 1st Reading: Apoc 7:2-4, 9-14. Psalm: 23:1-6, 2nd Reading: I Jn 3:1-3. Gospel: Mt 5:1-12 25th October 2026 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Church of the Assumption, Athenry Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newcastle
Parish Office
(091) 844076
info@athenryparish.ie Office Eircode: H65 H224 Office Hours: Tuesday — Friday, 10:30am — 4:30pm. Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays & Holy Days. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Priests: Fr. Charlie McDonnell Mobile: 086-8193884
frchaz@me.com Fr. Benny McHale Mobile: 087-2387336
Deacon: Rev. Julian Drapiewski Mobile: 086-8185188
Pastoral & Counselling: Mike Dunne Mobile: 087 9920507
counsellingmike@gmail.com Parish Secretary: Bríd Higgins Office: 091 844076
info@athenryparish.ie Newcastle Bookings : Mary Gannon Mobile: 086 4060187
Safeguarding Rep: Eithna Moran Office: 091-844076
info@athenryparish.ie Website: www.athenryparish.ie
St. Mary’s Parish Athenry Parish Webcam: www.athenryparish.ie Parish FM: 106.5 PRIEST ON DUTY THIS WEEK: Fr. Benny McHale Mobile : 087-2387336 ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Bank Details for Weekly Church Offerings : (Please include your name &/or envelope no. if you have one).
Bank: AIB, Athenry; Account Name: St. Mary’s Parish Athenry.
IBAN : IE59 AIBK 9370 1013 1670 45. BIC: AIBKIE2D OCTOBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY As October, the Month of the Holy Rosary, draws to a close, we turn towards November, a month dedicated to remembering & praying for our faithful departed loved ones.
The Rosary can be a prayer of love & remembrance.
For many of our loved ones, the Rosary beads may have rested in their hands in their final hours, as family members gathered around them, praying the familiar decades.
Those familiar prayers offered comfort, reminding them that they were not alone, but surrounded by love & held in faith.
ANNUAL NOVENA FOR THE DECEASED At Masses from
Sunday 1st —
Monday 9th November The Annual Novena for the Deceased here in our parish runs from:
Sunday 1st to
Monday 9th November . Altar Lists of the Deceased are available at the back of each church.
These can be returned to either church before or during the Novena.
During Mass times there will be a box located in front of the altar.
Otherwise leave them in the silver box at the altar. ——————————— - While the Church puts great emphasis on remembering our loved ones throughout the year, special emphasis is placed on them during the month of November, which begins with The great Solemnity of All Saints / All Hallows November 1st The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed or All Souls on November 2nd.
NORMS FOR INDULGENCES AT THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS 1. From twelve o’clock noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion & prayed for the pope’s intentions (one Our Father & Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, & there reciting one Our Father & the Apostle’s Creed.
This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following the 1st of November.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November. 2. The faithful who visit a cemetery & pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th November.
The conditions mentioned above also apply for this.
MASS FOR THE BEREAVED
Friday 13th November 7:30pm November is the month of remembering our deceased loved ones, but it is also an important time to reach out to those who grieve their loss.
Recent grief can be very hard to navigate, but many also carry a silent grief from years past. Mass for people in the parish who have been bereaved & for all those who feel the pain of loss, heavy within them, will take place in Athenry Church
Friday 13th November at 7:30pm. This is a Mass for both Athenry & Newcastle Church areas.
Please inform anyone that may like to attend. “Cuppa” after Mass in Pastoral Centre DIOCESAN FUNERAL MINISTRY The Funeral Ministry Training Programme will take place in 2027. If anyone else is interested in Funeral Ministry but hasn’t yet registered, you are still very welcome to join.
It’s not too late! Please contact the Parish Office on 091 844076 . CANDLELIGHT HOLY HOUR LADY’S WELL COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Lady’s Well Committee will take place on
Wednesday 28th October at 8:00pm in the Pastoral Centre.
REMINDER RECHY 3 — CHARITABLE DONATION SCHEME CHY 3 forms & Non-taxpayer forms can be returned via the church baskets or to Parish Office.
Míle Buíochas ATHENRY TOWN LIGHTS CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS Takes place at Masses on
Saturday 31st October &
Sunday 1st November in Athenry & Newcastle Churches. SOILSE DISCO —
FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER The November Soilse Disco will be on Friday November 6th (8:00-10:00pm) in the Pastoral Centre.
Everyone welcome LISHEENKYLE NS ENROLMENT 2027 Now accepting enrolments for Sept. 2027.
Tel
O91844901. Email admin@lisheenkylens.ie .
Web
www.lisheenkylens.ie . FATHERS & SONS PUMPKIN CARVING For boys aged 5–12 years (primary “Train up a child in the way he should go.” — Proverbs 22:6 Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 Venue: Pastoral Centre, Athenry Time: 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm Cost: €10 per family Register / Find Out More Luison: 086 085 3096
Julian: 086 818 5188
Michael: 086 382 4189
What's Planned? Pumpkin carving. Short catechetical/virtue talk for boys Refreshments/treats.
Fathers' talk; sons' game Why Come Along?
Strengthen the bond between father and son Connect with like-minded Catholic families Enjoy a welcoming, faith-centred activity What to Bring?
One or more pumpkins per family. Pumpkin carving tools, if available.
Old clothes. Creativity and enthusiasm! Organised by Brosna Educational Centres WEEKLY INTENTIONS, 10:00am: Mon. 26th—31st October Delia May & Tom Moran, Moyvilla John Murphy, The Arch Bar Betty Phillips Nigel & Michael McGhee, Cullairbaun Arthur & Mary McGhee, Loughrea Phil & Michael Mooney, Woodvillle Annie Briggs, her brothers Tom, Jack & Bernard, Coshla Paddy Flaherty, Summerhill, Athlone & Belleville Kieran Glynn, Caheroyan Park John Tully, Barrack St. Paddy Brennan, Northgate St. Anthony Coffey & deceased of the Coffey family, Ballybacka Jacqueline Morrissey, Deerpark Martin Kennedy, Athenry Patrick Conroy, Mountpelier & all deceased members of the Conroy & Lynch families Mattie & Bridget Kirwan & deceased family members Bridget Mongan, Ballygurrane John, Kay, Peter & Ann Hession, Mirah, Turloughmore Gerard & John Hession, London Gabriel Amodia, London HYMNS — PLEASE JOIN IN 11am Mass Entrance: Holy God We Praise thy Name Offertory: Be Still for the Presence of the Lord Communion: Godhead here in Hiding Recessional: Sweet Saviour Bliss Holy God, we praise thy name!
Lord of all, we bow before thee All on Earth thy sceptre claim, All in Heav'n above adore thee; Infinite thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign.
Hark! the loud celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising!
Cherubim and seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord; Holy, holy, holy, Lord!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2027—GROW IN LOVE The ‘Grow in Love’ Parish Programme revolves around the children & their families’ attendance at special monthly Masses from all the National Schools in Athenry Parish.
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Fr Brendan Kilcoyne Phone: 094 9365025 “
Parish Office
ST CRONAN’S CHURCH, BALLA
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sunday 25th Oct 11.30am —-- David Wilson, Ara (10 Anniversary) and DFM of Wilson & Reilly Families + Sean & Mary Jo Durkan, Carramore, Manulla and DFM + Margaret Carney, Ardboley North and DFM + Jim & Lena Holian, Balla
Monday 26th Oct 10am + Private Intention
Tuesday 27th Oct 10am + Private Intention
Sunday 1st Nov 11:30am Novena Mass for the faithful departed ST ANNE’S CHURCH, BELCARRA
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Friday 23rd Oct 7.30pm + DFM of Biggins, Jennings & Burke Families
Saturday 24th Oct 8pm + Canice Ryan, Belcarra, his parents Patrick & Sheila and his brother Kilian + Willie, Paddy, Jimmy & Joe McWalter, Freda McWalter- Moran, Mary McWalter-Hughes and DFM of McWalter Family, Ballinafad
Thursday 29th Oct 10am + Private Intention
Friday 30th Oct 7.30pm + Siobhain Tolan (4™ Anniversary), Belcarra & Ballymun, Dublin and DFM + Kathleen Costello (10° Anniversary) & her husband Mick Costello, Kinnally, Belcarra and DFM
Saturday 31st Oct 8pm + Novena Mass for the faithful departed If a tiny spark of God’s love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out.
Keep the stove tightly shut so that it will not lose its heat and grow cold.
In other words, avoid distractions as well as you can.
Stay quiet with God. Do not spend your time in useless chatter.
St. Charles Borromeo
nail: ballaparish@gmail.com " Office Hours: Tues &
Thurs 10.30am - 4.30pm Please remember in your prayers: Ns, Lena Fadden née Madden, Belcarra Village Sy, Kay Nally, Logaphuill, Belcarra May their souls rest in peace.
EXPLORING POPE LEO XIV’S ENCYCLICAL ‘MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS’: Curious about Artificial Intelligence and what it means for our lives and faith?
A four-week online introduction to the encyclical takes place on Tuesdays, starting November 3" from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. To register, email pastoral@tuamarchdiocese.org or call 087 2838769 . No previous knowledge is needed—just bring your curiosity!
DROP-IN LISTENING SERVICE: Do you need to talk to someone?
Knock Counselling Centre (beside the Chapel of Reconciliation) offers a confidential one-to-one session listening service on Thursdays 2.00pm to 5.30pm with no appointment needed.
For further information please email counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie or phone 09493-75032 . VIVALDI RECOMPOSED Join the RTE Concert Orchestra and renowned Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelsen for an unforgettable evening in Knock Basilica on Saturday, November 7th at 7.30pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for booking details.
MEN OF ST. JOSEPH GROUP meeting will be on 25th October 7pm in the Tuam Parish centre, H54 T656. Guest speaker is scripture scholar Sean Pokall who will present a workshop on numbers and symbols in the Bible.
Info frmarkquinn@tuamparish.com BALLA COMMUNITY CENTRE NOTICES: Hope for Harry Balla Spooky Walk on
Saturday 31* October. A fun, spooky woodland walk, full of Halloween magic, raising funds for a very special cause.
Book your tickets at https://willwego.com/organiser/balla-community-centre.SeniorAlert Scheme: Application forms for a monitored personal alarm available at Balla Community Centre for eligible people aged 65 years and over.
Balla CRDAGM on
Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 8pm in the Courthouse.
BELCARRA COMMUNITY CENTRE NOTICES: Belcarra Community Action Plan Launch will take place on Sunday, 8th November at 12 noon.
The plan will be officially launched by Minister Dara Calleary.
The new village map will be unveiled, along with the official opening of the community canopy.
Refreshments will be served. Halloween Disco-The Parents Association of Belcarra NS are hosting a Halloween disco on
Friday 30" of October at 5:30-7:00pm. Entry is €5. All proceeds go to Belcarra NS. BALLYGLASS COMMUNITY CENTRE NOTICES: A series of local history talks is underway on Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm, until November 26th.
Topics include the 1926 Census, Newbrook House, the Burning of Moorehall House, Tales of Towerhill House and Local horse racing. €5 fee at the door.
Light refreshments served. All are welcome.
Ballyglass Hallowe'en Market: Saturday October 31st, 11am to 2pm. Fun for all the family.
Local produce and crafts. Wear your costumes!
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11 Davitts GAA – Presto result: Numbers drawn: 24, 28, 29, 34. Jackpot not won. €50 winners were: Noel Reapy, John Joyce, Jill Wright, Lorna Bourke.
Jackpot of €13,800 this weekend, draw will be held in the Clubhouse on Monday night.
Fixtures: Mon Aug 3rd, U-14 D C’ship: Davitts v Bonniconlon in Ballindine at 7pm Tues Aug 4th, Minor B C’ship: Gaeil Na Daibheidí v Tourmakeady in Mayo Abbey, 7pm Wed Aug 5th, U-12 Summer League: Davitts v Ballyhaunis in Ballindine at 7pm Hugh congratulations to Fenton Kelly, Colm Boyle, Ronan Kirrane, Paul Cunnane and all involved in Mayo’s All-Ireland final victory last Sunday.
Called to Serve; Parish Ministry Day - on Saturday, November 21st from 10am - 3pm, in St. John’s Centre, Knock.
A day of encouragement, practical ideas and inspiration for anyone involved in any parish ministry, e.g.
Ministers of the Eucharist and Word, sacristans, choir members, youth ministry and Sensory Mass.
All are welcome. For more information: faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie or call 094 93 88100 ext. 408 Claremorris Musical Society - hosts its annual “Hallowe’en Table Quiz & Fancy Dress” Friday, October 30th at 9pm in The Dalton Inn Hotel, Claremorris. €40 per table of 4. Cash prize for winning team. Raffle, spot prizes and Best Costume award.
All welcome. Set dancing classes - will take place every Wednesday in Ballindine Community Centre at 8.30pm. All are welcome to come and step it out!
Dunmore Further Education & Training Centre - is offering Health & Fitness Classes every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. These classes focus on practical nutrition, exercise and wellbeing strategies to help participants lead healthier, happier lives.
For more information: 093 39778
Tuam Flower & Garden Club - Garden Speaker - Mike Furey
Wednesday 28th Oct at 8.00pm in Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam, Turlough Mor Suite.
Non-members are very welcome. Ballindine/Irishtown/Milltown Active Retirement - will meet in Davitt’s Clubhouse on Tuesday, October 27th at 11:30am. New comers are welcome.
Anam Cara - Parent Support Evening for bereaved parents on
Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm in the Maldron Hotel, Galway.
We also offer an online support group meeting.
To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie Dementia Dance Memory Group - in Cúram, Claremorris every
Wednesday 11.30am-1.00pm. Call Irene on 087 1080650 for information.
Annual Mass for Bereaved Parents - will take place in St. John’s Rest and Care Centre , Knock, on Sunday November 8th at 3pm. Chief celebrant will be Fr. Vincent Sherlock.
All are welcome. Quilting Class - 4-week block starts on
Tuesday 3rd of November 11.00am - 1.00pm. Few spaces available.
Call Cúram on 094 9362096 to book your place.
Employment Opportunity - We are currently recruiting an Office Administrator, Parking Permit Team based in Ballindine, Co. Mayo.
ATÚS Community Work Placement Initiative.
Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) are delighted to partner in promoting inclusive employment opportunities and supporting people to develop their skills, confidence, and career pathways.
Visit www.ddai.ie for details. Drop-In Listening Service at Knock Counselling Centre - is a confidential one-to- one listening service, no appointment needed.
Available Thursdays 2pm - 5.30pm, next to the Chapel of Reconciliation.
Enquiries to counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie . Ballindine - Parish of Kilvine - Irishtown Fr. Seán Flynn Kilvine & Crossboyne 094 9364423
kilvineparish@gmail.com www.kilvineparish.ie / www.ballindineschool.ie / www.irishtownns.scoilnet.ie
Parish Office
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 1pm (emergencies anytime) Kilvine Parish Mission Statement Kilvine Parish is a Catholic Christian community rooted in Christ’s love, we lcoming all with compassion, dignity and respect.
Guided by faith, we strive to foster inclusion, kindness and tolerance in keeping with the teachings of Jesus Christ. 24th October 2026 – 1st November 2026 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Davitts GAA Presto result: Numbers drawn: 2, 19, 20, 34. Jackpot not won. €50 winners were: Phil Roche, Lit Glynn, Mary Higgins, David O Hara Jackpot of €11,000 this weekend, draw will be held in the Clubhouse on Monday night.
Neighbourhood Watch - Any suspicious activity or vehicles should be reported to the Community Alert Text No`s: 087-2452565 ; 087-1322411 ; 086-8436958 ; 087-6528213 or Claremorris Garda Station 094-9372080
You must love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.
This is the greatest and the first commandment.
The second resembles it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself.
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+ + Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection + Eucharistic Ministers Readers Servers Collectors Irishtown
Sat 31th Oct 8pm M. Daly Clarke Rattigan Gp1 T. Ronayne, Nolan Ballindine
Sun 1st Nov 10am C. Kirrane Hennigan Eddie Clarke Gp5 N. Macken , A. Hennelly Prayers of the Faithful Irishtown
Sat 31st Oct: Emma & Cara Ballindine
Sun 1st Nov: Alex & Aiden Marian House
Sun 1st Nov: Chris Kirrane
Mass Intentions 24th October - 1st November 2026 Irishtown
Sat 24th Oct 8pm John & Peggy Cosgrove & daughters in-law Susan & Kay, Ciss & Sean Roche & daughters Nonie & Geraldine, Mary (Pixie) & Louis McTighe, Joan Cullina, parents Delia & Pat McGarry & deceased family members.
Sun 25th Oct 10am Nora Cunningham, Jack & Kathleen Joyce & deceased family members, Mary & Martin O’Neill & deceased of family, Kathleen & Bernard Donlon & deceased of family, Evelyn Flanagan & Michael Devane, Olivia Sheridan, Cullane, Mick & May Hynes, Ann & Bert Hickey, Tom Nyland & deceased family members.
Mon 26th Oct 10am Mass of the day Ballindine
Thurs 29th Oct 7pm People of the Parish. Irishtown
Fri 30th Oct 10am People of the Parish. Irishtown
Sat 31st Oct 8pm Tom Penny (Month’s mind), James Raftery & Mary & deceased of Raftery family. Ballindine
Sun 1st Nov 10am Deceased of Heneghan family, Meelick, Paddy Mongan (6th Anniv) brother John & parents John & Mary Mongan, Fr. Martin O’Connell & parents Mary & John, Claregalway, Mary & Martin Devane, Woodstock, Maud McHugh & son Kevin.
Irishtown
Sun 1st Nov 4.30pm Irishtown Old Cemetery Mass (weather permitting) For Reflection : When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
Jimi Hendrix
Anniversaries -
Eileen Cullina, James Mitchell, Joe Lally, James Curran, William Gallagher, Bridget Hayes, Johnny Heneghan, Padraic Lally, Michael Neary, James Raftery, Joe Devine, Fr. Michael Roche, Michael Devaney, Laurence Daly, Michael Clarke, Honor Fitzgerald, Thomas Naughton, Paddy Tierney, Lillian Daubeney, Tom & Kitty Fitzgerald, Johnny Melvin.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time In life and death, we belong to the Lord - please pray for recently deceased John Melvin, Carrinlough, Irishtown.
COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED NOVEMBER MASSES - IN NOVEMBER WE REMEMBER: Ballindine : Friday November 6th at 7pm Irishtown : Friday November 20th at 7pm (no morning Mass that morning) May they rest in the peace of Christ Life in the Spirit Seminar - take place in Ballindine Church each Sunday from October 25th - December 6th from 7- 9pm. Different speakers each week.
Seminars aim to build a relationship with Jesus. receive gifts of the Holy Spirit. help build up the church.
Everyone welcome, young adults must be 14 years or more.
All enquiries to Angela Staunton (089) 2462524
First Holy Communion Preparation Masses - begin on Nov 7th & 8th as part of the scheduled weekend Mass in the relevant Church, continuing on the first weekend of every month thereafter (except January, the second weekend).
All Children preparing for sacraments are expected to attend.
The first Irish National Synodal Assembly - took place in Gormanston, Co. Meath, on October 17th.
Over 300 lay people, priests, religious and bishops gathered for prayer, listening and discernment on Church renewal.
The Assembly considered 35 proposals, and the results of the discussions will help shape the Church in Ireland in the coming years.
For more info, see www.synod.ie Situations Vacant - Rural Social Scheme (RSS) offer two positions in “Little Acorns” Children’s centre, Brickens. 1) a Caretaker /maintenance person, flexible hours and 2) a Housekeeper . Mon-Fri.
Contact Laura Commins 087 1306945
Eucharistic Adoration in Ballindine Church on
Monday 26th October from 6 - 7pm. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at this time.
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uaud Y “i ALL SAINTS 1st November 202 ENTRANCE ANTIPHON robes and holding palms in their hands ENTRANCE ANTIPHON o F They shouted aloud, ‘Victory to our God et us all rejoice in the Lord as we po sits on the throne, and to the Lamb! celebrate the feast day in honour of And all the angels who were standing ir all the Saints, at whose festival the 4 circle round the throne, surrounding the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of elders and the four animals, prostrate God. themselves before the throne, anc GREETING toupee the aeoyaolhey
bh ACtea: worshipping wiese words se pies Pall ponerse our ‘Amen.
Praise and glory and wisdom anc And with irit i thanksgiving and honour and power an Your SPI: strength to our God for ever and ever PENITENTIAL ACT Amen.
You were sent to heal the contrite of One of the elders then spoke, and aske heart: me, eh sila a ieneo are, in white robes, and wher ara, have elit tar Me MERCY, they have come from? ' | answered him You came to call sinners: “You can tell me, my Lord.
Then he said Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. ‘These are the people who have bee!
You are seated at the right hand of the through the great persecution, and the' Father to intercede for us: have washed their robes white again i Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. the blood of the Lamb.
May almighty God have mercy on The word of the Lord this Thanks be to God.
THE GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps. 23:7-6 and on earth peace to people of good will.
R. Such are the men who seek your We praise you, we bless you, face, O Lord. we adore you, we glorify you, cá L 3 his des wing pe your great glory, ? eoin pte its paid gt O God, aigh Ration It is he who set it on the seas; Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, on the waters he made it firm. (F Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, 2. Who shall climb the mountain of you take away the sins of the world, the Lord? have mercy on us; you take away the sins Who shall stand in his holy place? of the world, receive our prayer; The man with clean hands and pure you are seated at the right hand of the Father, heart, who desires not worthless things. have mercy on us. (F For you alone are the Holy One, " é you alone are the Lord, 3. He shall receive blessings from the Lord you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, and eager bia God who with the Holy Spirit, pencennt aionihiihóil cook be faces of tie God of Jocob OPENING PRAYER i (F Almighty ever-living God, by whose gift we venerate in one celebration SECOND READING 1 John 3:1-3, the merits of all the Saints, bestow on Areading from the first letter of St Joh us, we pray, through the prayers of so Think of the love that the Father ha many intercessors, an abundance of Javished on us, by letting us be calle the reconciliation with you for which we —_Goq's children; earnestly long. and that is what we are.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Because the world refused t acknowledge him, therefore it does nc —a acknowledge us.
LITURGY OF THE WORD My dear people, we are already th DIINU Ap Ucalypse 7.2-4. 9- children of God but what we are to be i Areadi k of the Apocalypse. the future has not yet been revealed; I feáii come we know is, that when it is revealed w the sun rises, carrying the seal of the living meena Sa ang Wer shos God; he called in a powerful voice to the ~— Surely everyone who entertains this hop four angels whose duty was to devastate ust purify himself, must try to be as pur land and sea, ‘Wait before you do any Mas Christ ú damage on land or sea or to the trees, until The word of the Lord. we have put the seal on the foreheads of Thanks be to God. the servants of our God.
Then | heard is.how many were sealed: a hundred and MA forty-four thousand, out of all the tribes een of Israel.
After that | saw a huge number, Alleluia, alleluia! impossible to count, of people from every Come to me, all you who labour an nation, race, tribe and language; they are overburdened, were standing in front of the throne and I will give you rest, says the Lor in front of the Lamb, dressed in white Alleluia!
GOSPEL Matthew 5:1-12 I i‘ : Ss I ) . . A reading from the holy Gospel | Es Or “WS O] ) SUI ) il” according to Matthew &Á k , 4 i ) Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the | | & | á hill.
There he sat down and was joined | . & & i by his disciples.
Then he began to speak. lice Guiness SS i ALL SAINTS 1st November 2026 Year A How happy are the poor in spirit: All of us know good, holy people whose quiet lives were filled with the grace theirs is the kingdom of heaven. and kindness of God.
We know people whose names are unremembered Happy the gentle: “ | am. LITURGY OF EUCHARIST | but who were instruments of God’s care and peace for many. pis tsiaa have the earth for their i i.
Pray brothers and sisters, . Today we celebrate their memory and their heavenly reward with thanks.
Happy those who mourn: | | : they shall be comforted. es Happy those who hunger and thirst for ALL SAIN ES DAY whatisright: . they Sahin be Satetes PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS aesrtewae shown them. i May these offerings we bring in honour Happy the pure in heart: | of all the Saints be pleasing to you, Othey shall see Gods | Lord, and grant that, just as we believe Happy the peacemakers: I | the Saints to be already assured of aes they shall be called sons of God. immortality, so we may experience their omosáx Happy those who are persecuted in the | concern for our salvation. ‘ I cause of right: Through Christ our Lord.
I i’ theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | EUCHARISTIC PRAYER i "“ ' I : i' 'Happy are you when people abuse you The Lord be with you. “á'gá-i IR 1. i i and persecute you and speak all kinds | a i of calumny against you on my account. i L=a“ee - A Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will | Feou beat a ~~ Neg soil. “Nil be “8 Pere Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. , & fas, Gospel of the Lord.
SANCTUS á NICENE CREED | 4 | AFTER THE CONSECRATION : & ngs | The mystery of faith.
How many, men and women - whose names we do not mes know — honour our people, honour our Church because INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION they are strong in carrying forward their lives, their work, aé FF Blhóidmairama of a their family, their faith — these our brothers and sisters are | saints!
Every day saints! Hidden saints among us!
They have the gift i of holiness in carrying on in their life's work as people, mother, father, All bow for following three lines: i brother, sister, relative, friend. citizen. á . COMMUNION ANTIPHON Today we are grateful for favourite canonised saints, and we thank the i RX i Blessed are the clean of heart, for they Lord for the Christians who are the hidden saints among us.
With the | shall see God. same Spirit who encourages us, we think that if they can do this then why | Blessed are the peacemakers, for t 9 | they shall be called children of God.
HOWEISs n | Blessed are they who are persecuted Each of us no matter what our age can be good and do good.
Holiness bhair the of i chsgre retag for is in the ordinary — kindness, looking after the poor, the family, the locality Feira ceee accent ween —we do the best for others as well as ourself.
Holiness is not just for old PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION age, as we recall some of the best known young saints: Carlo Acutis, As we adore you, O God, who alone are Maria Goretti, Dominic Savio. sohol'id derful in all Saints, ááep Loos inoioa ÓILalc Leer dace In many ways they dared to make a difference, as did our known and o | so that, coming to perfect holiness in the unknown saints.
Pope Francis said to young people: “Dare to be different | fullness of yourlove, [and] point to ideals other than those of this world, testifying to the beauty cel epitadaldaoy.lelid p tothe of generosity, service, purity, perseverance, forgiveness, fidelity to our Tircogh hated : personal vocation, prayer, the pursuit of justice and the common good, olic love for the poor, and social friendship. ” San Na ASSA it | a 32ss.s Donal Neary SJ (Editor, Sacred Heart Messenger) Uturgical texts: concordat cum original: 7 Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin Other texts: cum permissu: +Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin.
Excerpts from the English transiation of the Roman Missal: 2010, international Committee on English in the Liturgy Corporation.
All rights reserved. Used with permission.
The Jerusalem version of the Scripture is copyright Darton, Longman & Todd & Doubleday & Co.inc.
Responsorial psalms are copyright The Grail & or Geoffrey Chapman Ltd.
Published by Logos Publications, 26 Tolka Valley Business Park, Ballyboggan Rd, Glasnevin, D11 WK38 Phone (01 830 6751).
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A parish radio 105.2 FM and streamed on the parish webcam: https://www.mcn.live/camera/st on our website: www.ballyhaunisparish.ie MASS SERVERS FOR NOVEMBER:
Saturday 7.30pm: Team F: Ellie Higgins, Sophie Coen, Ana Clara Gracia, Amela Crean.
Sunday 10am: Team Natalie Dosek, Tjasa Barcanec, Fabian Zborowski, Leighanna Burke.
CEMETERY PRAYERS: ones will be said this
Sunday 1st November at 2.30pm in the Friary Cemetery and at 3pm in the Parish Cemetery.
ALTAR LIST OF THE DECEASED remember all our faithful departed, with All Saints Nov. and All Souls this special time of remembrance.
Envelopes are now available in the church porch, where you can include the names of your deceased family members and friends for the November altar list. All included will be prayed for during our daily Masses throughout the month.
The envelopes and enclosed lists can be returned to the box near the Sacristy.
NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE MASS: Remembrance Mass will take place on
Saturday 21st November at 7.30pm. We will remember in a special way parishioners who have died during the past year, as well as praying for all whose names are included in the November altar lists.
MASS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS place in St. John November at 3pm. Chief celebrant is Fr. Vincent Sherlock.
A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.
All welcome. NOVEMBER MINI place in the Parish Church, Knock Shrine next
Friday 6th Nov. from 9pm to midnight. Confessions available from 8pm to 9pm in the Chapel of Reconciliation.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Centre, Knock Shrine every Wednesday morning at 11am. No booking required, all welcome.
For further information, contact 094 9375320
PRIESTS who have already returned their envelopes for the Priests Autumn Collection.
Your ongoing generosity & support is much appreciated.
Envelopes can be returned at Masses, to the Sacristy or to the parish office.
ABIDE IN HIS LOVE women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal from 20th to 22nd November.
A weekend of faith, celebration, healing & joy with a number of guest speakers.
Register on Eventbrite: Abide in His Love PARISH NEWSLETTER 1st NOVEMBER 2026 Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Farragher, 094-9630006 / 087-9210305
Parish Office
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ballyhaunisparish.ie PARISH RADIO: 105.2FM Newsletter on line: Parish website & www.mcn.live WEBCAM: www.ballyhaunisparish.ie or www.mcn.live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, ( contact the parish office) Emergency numbers: Knock: 094-9388100
Fr. Feeney, Ballinlough: 094-9640155
Fr. McGuinness, Bekan: 094-9313937
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am; Saturday 7.30pm.
Patrick & Mary Moran, Tooraree Bernie, Pado & Jarlath Moran, Tooraree & Alacoque Fleming, Ballinrobe Gerry Cribben & decd.
Tooraree Tom & Mary Cunningham, Abbey St. Norma Francis Forde, Australia & decd. of the Forde family, The Square & Clare St. Kathleen & Terence McHugh, Main St. Eamonn & Claire Phillips, Main St. Patrick & Helen Gilmore, Johnstown Patsy McCormack, Station Rise Michael & Kathleen Egan, Knockbrack Mary Higgins, Knockbrack Decd. members of the Jordan & Guilfoyle families, Knox St. & Gree nwood Anthony & Jimmy Jordan, Knox St. & Mary Jordan (née Mitchell), Claremorris John Meehan, Coventry & decd. of the Meehan family, Annagh Thady & Annie Gallagher & decd.
Kiltimagh John & Áine Stevenson, Coventry; John Brennan & decd.
Bohola Michael Murray, Doctor’s Road Séan Coyne, Ballintubber & Anthony Coyne, Leenane Jo Farrell ( née Loftus), Lavallyroe Tommie Clifford, London & Leow Pat, Kathleen, Patrick & Mary Ellen Regan, Derrynacong Séan, Bridie, Patrick & Catherine Regan, Killinaugher
SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER: MONTH’S MIND 1st ANNIVERSARY Breeda Burke, Devlis Maureen Clarke, Devlis MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday 10.00am. Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30pm Sunday: 10.00am. CONFESSIONS: Before Saturday Vigil Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Between 9am & 7pm daily.
BAPTISMS First Saturday & third Sunday of the month at 11.00am. Minimum of four weeks’ notice required.
Contact the parish office, 094-9630006 .
ANNIVERSARY MASSES 3rd-7th NOVEMBER 2026 ST . PATRICK’S CHURCH, BALLYHAUNIS 2nd-8th NOV. READERS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Monday 10am Liam Devaney Joe Byrne, Marion Regan Tuesday 10am Tommy Caulfield Breege Halpin, Frances Mulhern Wednesday 10am Mary Donnelly Margaret Tarpey, Irene Healy Friday 10am Christina Concannon Willie Broderick, Eileen Jordan
Saturday 7.30pm Maeve Donnellan Joe Byrne, Fionnuala Nolan, Marina Coyne, Anne Carney Sunday 10am Mary Finan Eileen Lynch, Dympna Greally, Helena Byrne, Deirdre Browne COLLECTORS FOR NOVEMBER Sat. 7.30pm Hugh Rudden, Kieran Connolly, Oliver Cribbin, Peter McCafferty Sunday 10am Bernie Quinn, Eddie Mooney, Mike Griffin, Gerry Winston All weekday and weekend Masses continue to be broadcast on parish radio 105.2 FM and streamed on the parish webcam: https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-patricks-church-ballyhaunis or on our website: www.ballyhaunisparish.ie MASS SERVERS FOR NOVEMBER:
Saturday 7.30pm: Team F: Matilda Thompson, Kyle Kilbane, Ellie Higgins, Sophie Coen, Ana Clara Gracia, Amela Crean.
Sunday 10am: Team Emily Luke Marigliano, Natalie Dosek, Tjasa Barcanec, Fabian Zborowski, Leighanna Burke.
CEMETERY PRAYERS: Prayers for all our deceased loved ones will be said this
Sunday 1st November at 2.30pm in the Friary Cemetery and at 3pm in the Parish Cemetery.
ALTAR LIST OF THE DECEASED : In November, we remember all our faithful departed, with All Saints’ Day on 1st Nov. and All Souls’ Day on 2nd Nov. marking the beginning of this special time of remembrance.
Envelopes are now available in the church porch, where you can include the names of your deceased family members and friends for the November altar list. All included will be prayed for during our daily Masses throughout the month.
The envelopes and enclosed lists can be returned to the box near the Sacristy.
NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE MASS: The annual Remembrance Mass will take place on
Saturday 21st November at 7.30pm. We will remember in a special way parishioners who have died during the past year, as well as praying for all whose names are included in the November altar lists.
MASS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS & their families takes place in St. John’s Rest & Care Centre, Knock next
Sunday 8th November at 3pm. Chief celebrant is Fr. Vincent Sherlock.
A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.
All welcome. NOVEMBER MINI-VIGIL FOR THE HOLY SOULS takes place in the Parish Church, Knock Shrine next
Friday 6th Nov. from 9pm to midnight. Confessions available from 8pm to 9pm in the Chapel of Reconciliation.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine every Wednesday morning at 11am. No booking required, all welcome.
For further information, contact 094 9375320
PRIESTS’ AUTUMN COLLECTION: Sincere thanks to those who have already returned their envelopes for the Priests’ Autumn Collection.
Your ongoing generosity & support is much appreciated.
Envelopes can be returned at Masses, to the Sacristy or to the parish office.
ABIDE IN HIS LOVE Women’s Conference: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal from 20th to 22nd November.
A weekend of faith, celebration, healing & joy with a number of guest speakers.
Register on Eventbrite: Abide in His Love WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS : The 10am Mass on Mondays in St. Patrick’s Church is offered each week as a “Missa Pro Populo ”- Mass for the People.
This Mass is offered for the well-being of the people of the parish.
Anniversary Masses for the deceased are offered from Tuesday to Saturday each week, including the 10am Masses on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, and the 7.30pm Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings.
WORKSHOP FOR CHOIRS with Ephrem Feeley & Knock Shrine Music Department takes place on
Saturday 14th Nov. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock from 10am to 4pm. Cost €20 per person includes resource pack.
For bookings, email music@knockshrine.ie CARMELITE OPEN DAY for men & women aged 18 to 40 takes place on 21st November from 10.30am to 4.30pm at the Avila Retreat Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin (D04YF66).
For nuns, visit www.carmelites.ie , or for friars www.ocd.ie . Register by 15th Nov. at opendayavila@gmail.com LATIN MASS: The next Latin Mass will take place on
Sunday 8th November at 6pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock.
KNOCK COUNSELLING CENTRE : Do you need to talk to someone?
Knock Counselling Centre offers a confidential one-to-one listening service with no appointment needed.
The drop-in service is available Thursdays from 2pm to 5.30om, next to the Chapel of Reconciliation at Knock Shrine.
For details, call 094 93 75032 or email counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie TUAM ARCHDIOCESE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH GROUP : Next meeting takes place this
Sunday 1st November at 7pm in the Tuam Parish Centre.
Guest speaker this month is Fr. Columba Jordan CFR. New members always welcome.
For more details, email frmarkquinn@tuamparish.com ST. MARTIN RELIC: Mass followed by veneration of first class relic of St. Martin de Porres takes place in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Tuam on
Tuesday 3rd No v. at 7.30pm. “VIVALDI RECOMPOSED ”: Join the RTE Concert Orchestra and renowned Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelson in Knock Basilica on
Saturday 7th November at 7.30pm where they will perform Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed– The Four Seasons, a bold reimagining of Vivaldi’s classic.
For booking details, visit www.knockshrine.ie or www.eventbrite.ie CALLED TO SERVE: Parish Ministry Day takes place on
Saturday 21st November from 10am to 3pm at St. John’s Centre, Knock Shrine.
A day of encouragement, practical ideas and inspiration for anyone involved in parish ministry, including Ministers of the Eucharist & Word, sacristans, choir members, those involved in youth ministry and sensory Mass.
All welcome. For more information, email faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie or call 094 9388100
Ext. 408 CHIME : Services for deaf and hard of hearing. Outreach clinic at the Old Health Centre, Vicar Street, Tuam next
Friday 6th November from 10am to 1pm. Hearing aid maintenance, advice on equipment and all aspects of hearing loss.
For more details or an appointment, email Tony.dolan@chime.ie or call 086 8341318
TABLE QUIZ , in aid of Mayo SPCA, will take place in the Rugby Club, Ballyhaunis on
Friday 6th November, starting at 8pm. Tables of four €40. The event is being held in memory of the late Tara Cribbin, volunteer & friend. Offertory Collection
Sunday 25th Oct. 2026 €1,820
Recently Deceased
We remember in our prayers: Peg (Margaret) Byrne, Doctor’s Road; Martin Waldron, Lisduff; Josephine Nally (née Waldron), Knock & formerly Scrigg; Tom Fitzmaurice, Derrynacong; Tommie Clifford, London & formerly of Leow May they rest in peace
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Ballintubber A bbey, Carnacon Church & Killawa lla Church 1st November — 8th November 2026 Ballintubber Parish Office 094-9030934 . Fr. Michael Farragher 094-9360205 .
info@ ballintubberab bey.ie Ballintubber Abbey Masses can be viewed live on www.ballintubberabbey.ie/live-services/ or on Church TV
Sunday 1st Nov ember 11.00am Brendan Heneghan. Mary Plunkett. Betty Heneghan. . Eliza Ellen & Willie O’Toole & DMF. All who died since 1st November 2025
Tuesday 3rd Nov ember 7.30pm Roshan Chamran. USA Willie Francis, Galway. Tom Roche. Holy Souls
Friday 6th November 7.30pm Nora Murray & DMF, Drummin. Mary Finnerty, Lower Charles St. Una Carey, Castlebar. Holy Souls Private Intention.
Sunday 8th November 11.00am Sean Horan, Knockaraha. Dolores McTigue, Ballinrobe. (Anniv) Fr Frank Fahey. Tom & Bridget McNally & DMF. Holy Souls
Saturday 31st October 7.30pm John & Nora Quinn & DMF, Moorehall. All who have died since 1st Nov ember 2025
Monday 2nd Nov ember 8.00pm Joe Nestor, Ballyglass. Fran Heneghan, Kilmaine Holy Souls. 50th Wedding Mass Bouquet.
Wednesday 4th November 8.00 pm Mary Ronayne, Tulrahan. Marie O’Connor. Oscar Reddington. Holy Souls.
Saturday 7th November 7.30pm Martin Derrig, Dromore.
Jimmy Joe Staunton, Mons Terrace, Patsy Corley, Belcarra.
Holy Souls. Ballintubber Abbey St Mary’s Church, Carnacon
Sunday 1st Nov ember 10.00am Stephen Gibbons & Mary Macken & DMF. Michael, Maura & John Gibbons, Kiltharshane.
Christina Walkin, Castlebar. John & Margaret Higgins & DMF, Srahaskeheen.
Patricia McNally, The Fairgreen, Westport.
All who have died since 1st Nov ember 2025
Thursday 5th No vember 7.00pm Margaret Gibney, Ballinasloe. . Fr Frank Fahey. Shane Heraty, Rockfield. Holy Souls.
Sunday 8th November 10.00am Billy (50th) & Una O’Malley, Gortbawn. . Kathleen MacEvilly, Killawalla.
Bridie & Joe Dillon & DM of Dillon & O’Callaghan Families, Cullintra.
Patrick, Margaret & Thomas McGing. Michael & Mary McGarry.
James Thomas & James McNulty. Holy Souls.
St Patrick’s Church, Killawalla Church Weekly Collection 25th October Carn acon €738 Killawal la € 557 Ballintub ber €1,738 Priests Harv ewst Collection Carn acon €4,506 Killawal la € 3,550 Ballintub ber € 4,125 Thanks for your continued support.
READERS Carn acon 7th November 7.30pm Richard Murphy. 14th November 7.30pm Eva Halli- nan.
Killawal la 8th November 10am Peter O’Malley 15th November 10am Margaret McGing.
Ballintub ber 8th November 11.00am Catherine McHale. 15th November 11.00am Janine Hoban.
EUCHA RISTIC MINISTERS Carn acon 7th November 7.30pm Fiona McLoughlin. 14th November 7.30pm Richard Murphy.
Killawal la 8th November 10.00am Sean Carter. 15th Nov ember 10.0 0am Geraldine Chambers.
Ballintub ber 8th November 11.00am Breege Heneghan. 15th November 11.00am Tom Hayes.
ALTAR SERVE RS: Carn acon 7th November 7.30pm T2. Zoe Burke, Sarah Feerick, Fiadh Vahey & Aoife Prendergast. . 14th November 7.30pm T3. Finn Mulroe, Niamh Hallinan & Cian Walsh Killawal la 8th November 10.0 0am T2 Jack Jennings, Evan Hallinan & Naoise Conway. 15th November 10.00am T3 Mikey Cannon, Myles McHale & Malachy McGing.
Ballintub ber 8th November 11.00am T1 Emily Heneghan, Rian Jordan, Braxton Kelly & Aoife Flatley 15th November 11.00am T 2 Vivenne Hallinan, Caoimhe Feeney, Ivana Loftus, Alyssa Murray, SACRI STY ROTA Carn acon 7th November 7.30pm Breege Jennings. 14th November 7.30pm Margaret Donovan.
Killawal la 8th November 10.00am Peter Carter. 15th November 10.00am Mary Hallinan.
Ballintub ber 8th November 11.00am Ann Jordan. 15th November 11.00am Assumpta Feeney.
Basket Collectors For November. Carn acon : Thomas Heneghan & Kevin Hughes.
Killawal la: Geraldine Bourke & Philomena Higgins.
Ballintub ber: Alanah McDonagh & Lucy O’Malley.
Music Lessons every Thursday at 8pm (hopefully they will continue.depending on numbers) Rosary & Prayers in the Cemetery Rosary will be recited in the following Cemetery's on Killawal la 12 noon 7th No- vember Ballintub ber 1pm 7th November Burriscarra 2pm 7th November FAMILY CENTRE, CASTLEBAR Ecumenical Service for those Bereaved by Suicide on
Friday 6th November at 8.00 pm in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Cas- tlebar.
A series of local history talks is underway in Bally- glass Community Centre, on Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm, until November 26th.
Topics include the 1926 Census, Newbrook House, the Burning of Moorehall House, Tales of Towerhill House and Local horse racing. €5 fee at the door.
Light refreshments served. All very welcome.
Enneagram Part 1 – Family Centre, Castlebar The Family Centre, Castlebar, is offering an Enneagram Part 1 course facilitated by Fr Benny McHale on
Wednesday 4th,
Thursday 5th,
Wednesday 11th and
Thursday 12th November, from 8.00pm to 10.30pm. The Enneagram is a wonderful opportunity for per- sonal growth, self-awareness and understanding oth-ers.
To book, please call 094 90 25900 . Killawal la Pionerg roup will hold a Church gate Col- lection on 1st November.
Please support. Nuala Heneghan & Bernie Reilly wish to thank most sincerely everyone who donated so kindly to their recent coffee morning for Mayo Hospice in Ballyglass Community Centre.
A total of €2,350 was raised on the day.
We are most grateful for the use of the Cen-tre and a huge thank you to all the who provided home baked goods and helped out in any way.
Recent Deaths
Please remember in your prayers Eileen Higgins, Coventry, sister in law of Phil Higgins, Kinuary.
Joan Feeney, Castlebar, sister in law of Aggie Larkin, Carrowkeel.
May they rest in peace. Mass for Bereaved Parents.
The annual Mass for be- reaved parents and their families will take place in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine on Sunday the 8th of November at 3pm. A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.
All are welcome. Ballintubber Abbey Visitor Centre & Gift Shop.
Open Daily. A selection of Souvenirs, Gifts, Books and Cards.
Mass Cards & Get Well Card now available.
Guided Tours Available 7 Days. First Friday Calls.
Will take place on
Friday 6th November at the usual times. If anyone wishes to be in- cluded in the calls, please let Fr Michael know 094-9030934
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CASTLEBAR PARISH NEWS LETT ER Website: www.castlebarparish.ie
Sunday Mass
Times Parish Churc h: 6pm (Sat), 9am, 11am Ballyheane Churc h: 7.30pm (Sat.
Breaffy Churc h: 10am Priests: Fr. Conal Eustace PP, Fr. Shane Costello CC, Fr. George Kappen CC. Tel. 094 9021844
Diocesan Child Safeguarding: More information available at www.tuamarchdiocese.org Anyone with issues or concerns around the safety of children should tel. 087 9315823 or 087 4070206 . PARISH CHURCH view online at churchtv.ie/castlebar Parish Radio 105. 3fm
Monday 2nd November: 10.00am - All Souls. 7.00pm - All Souls.
Tuesday 3rd November: 10.00am - Tommy & Alice Foy, Tawnycoolawee & dec.
Foy & Flannery families. Aleksandr, Gita, Janis & Olga Sviksa, Latvia.
Holy Souls. Tom Joyce, Clydagh, Pontoon Road.
Wednesday 4th November: 10.00am - Mary & Frank McAndrew & dec.
McAndrew & Garrett families, Carrowmore, Lacken.
Pat & Nora McHale, Kilmacrade & dec. McHale & Gibbons families.
Special Intention.
Thursday 5th November: 10.00am - Nellie & Dick Mangan, Teresa, Edward & Eamonn Conway, Jim my Munnelly & sons David & Francis, dec.
Mangan, Gibbons & Munnelly families. Nan & Frank Blake, McHale Road.
Friday 6th November: 8.00am - Jimmy, Stasia, Kevin & Noel Banville, Nora Geraghty, dec. relatives & Holy Souls.
Jamie & Martin Davey, Charlestown. 10.00am - Pat & Kathleen O’Haire, Newport Road.
Walter & Brenda Cowley, Rathbawn Road. Michael Vahey, Castle Street & dec.
Vahey family.
Saturday 7th November: 10.00am - Dr. Myles Jordan, Main Street.
Kathleen Conway, Ross mór. Donal (Ronnie) Dawson, Blackthorn Village.
Joey Flannelly, Curragh. Mary & Robert Tynan, An Sruthán.
Babs & Mike McNicholas, Keelogues. Paddy Cunningham, Ballynew, parents Michael & Mary, Breege & Timlin.
BALLYHEANE CHURCH view online at churchtv.ie/ballyheane
Saturday 7th November: 7.30pm - Joe McHugh, Kinturk. (1st Anv.
John & Ann McManamon, Castlebar, daughter Geraldine & gran dsons Gerard Neary & Dara Moylette.
Pauline & Tom McDonagh, Ringeraun. John & Kathleen Thomas, Cloonaghmore & dec.
Skeffington & Thomas families. BREAFFY CHURCH view online at churchtv.ie/breaffy
Sunday 8th November: 10.00am - Mary & Jim Bourke, Kilknock, Breaffy & dec.
McHale & Bourke f amilies. Anthony & Josephine Murphy, Pontoon Road, son Neil & daughters Dei rdre & Fiona.
Daniel Flanagan, The Curragh & dec. Madigan & Flanagan families.
Rest in Peace
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Feast of All Saints Sometimes the Beatitudes seem like ideals which are just too hard , or we may think we know better.
But today’s feast calls to mind men and women – some who are known to us perhaps – who really embody these ideals, and who are taught by the Spirit to learn from the Wisdom of Christ. This great multitude of Christians are strengthened each day to seek the face of Christ; strengthened by the Holy Spirit.
Some do so despite persecution, and great tribulation.
Many of our brothers and sisters in various parts of the world are still being killed and unjustly tre ated for their faith.
And the witness of these saints gives us hope and courage.
But there are also the litt le sacrifices offered each day for Christ; for truth, goodness, and love.
Think, for example, of how often you might have had to be a peacemaker, or be merciful at home, or at work.
The path to holiness begins with an acknowledgement that we are sinners , and a longing for God’s mercy and salvation.
But the path winds through our kitchens and gardens, across our cars and schools, by our offices and homes, and into our hearts.
For it is ordinarily in these places that we hunger and thirst for righteousness… that we can seek God with a pure and undivided heart.
And God’s response is always to fill us with his blessing, giving us a share in the very life of the Blessed One, so that – if we persevere in friendship with God – we might ourselves become Blessed, and join the company of his saints.
Intercom: Lawrence Lew OP, Dominican Friars English.op.org Parish Church Guided Holy Hour : Sunday from 7pm to 8pm. Holy Face Devotion: Tuesday at 3.30pm. Adoration: Monday 11am-12noon, Tuesday 7pm-8pm, Thursday, Friday 11am-8pm. Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet: Daily at 3pm. Confessions: Saturday 12pm – 1pm. Adoration in the Church of the Holy Rosary Have you an hour to spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament?
For more informati on, please tel. Detta at 086 8197111 or Linda at 087 9190334 . Tuam Archdiocese Men of St. Joseph Group The Group will meet this
Sunday 1st November at 7pm, in Tuam Parish Centre, H54 T656. This month’s guest speaker is Fr Columba Jordan CFR, who will present a workshop on the topic of mental prayer.
MOSJ is a group for men of all ages and backgrounds.
New members welcome. For more information, email frmarkquinn@tuamparish.com The Family Centre, Castlebar.
Enneagram Part 1: Wednesdays 4th & 11th November and Thursdays 5th & 12th November, from 8pm to 10.30pm. Facilitator: Fr Benny McHale.
For further details and to book tel . 094 9025900 . Ecumenical Service for those Bereaved by Suicide:
Friday 6th November at 8pm, in the Church of the Holy Rosary.
All are welcome. ALONE – Volunteers Needed Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally?
ALONE are seeking volunteers. Full training and support provided.
If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie For more information email volunteer@alone.ie or tel. 0818 222024. Concert of Remembrance An afternoon Concert with Julianne Hennelly, Mayo Concert Orchestra and Kathy Fahey, on Sunday November 8th at 4pm, in the Church of the Holy Rosary.
Tickets on Eventbrite. All are welcome. Castlebar ICA Guild Meeting
Monday 2nd November at 7.30pm, in the Social Services Centre.
New members welcome. When We Remember - An Evening of Christian Reflection, Prayer and Music Presented by Westport Parish with guest James Kilbane at St Mary’s Church, Westport, on
Tuesday 3rd November at 7pm. This is a free parish service. All are welcome.
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Weekday Mass
Times: Glenisland Church at 7pm & Islandeady Church at 8pm. Weekend
Mass Times
Glenisland Church SAT 7pm & Islandeady Church SUN 11am . + + + Remembering in our Masses this week: (Sun 25th Oct –
Sun 01st 31st - Martin Sammon & his mother in law Teresa O’Farrell (26th Anniv). - Thomas & Annie Healy & their son Tom, Cummer. - Harry & Kathleen Henry. - Tommie & Katie O’Malley, sons Michael & Tommie & DFM, Cornanool.
Sun 01st Feast of All Saints. Also remembering: - Grainne Collins (7th Anniv) & DFM, Cornanool. - Michael & Chrissie Kelly, grandchild Gary & DM of Kelly & Walsh F. - Paddy & Greta Cannon, Cornagushlaun, daughter Ann & grandson Jason . - Annie & Patrick Neary & DFM, Ballyglass.
Mon 02nd - 7pm Glenisland: Feast of All Souls (Novena 1) - 8pm Islandeady: Feast of All Souls (Novena 1)
Tues 03rd - 7pm Glenisland: For Babies & those who died in childhood (2) - 8pm Islandeady: For Babies & those who died in childhood (2)
Wed 04th - 7pm Glenisland: For All who died from Cancer & terminal Disease (3) - 8pm Islandeady: For All who died from Cancer & terminal Disease (3)
Thurs 05th - 7pm Glenisland: For All who died by Suicide (4) - 8pm Islandeady: For All who died by Suicide (4)
Fri 06th - 7pm Glenisland: For All our Parents & Grandparents (5) - 8pm Islandeady: For All our Parents & Grandparents (5)
Sat 07th - 7pm : For All who died on our roads & workplace accidents (6)
Sun 08th - 11am : For All who died from Hunger & Natural Disasters (7) People of God ministering / helping in CHURCH next Week :
Sat 07th /
Sun 08th Nov + + + Monday Feast of The Faithful Departed (All Souls).
Tuesday Feast of St. Margaret, Virgin. Wednesday Feast of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop.
Thursday Feast of St. Martin de Porres, Religious.
Friday Feast of All the Saints of Ireland.
Saturday Feast of St. Willibrord, Bishop.
Sunday Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. + + + To book a Mass or a Baptism or a Wedding in Islandeady or Glenisland please email Fr. Chris at the following address parishig2017@gmail.com + + + Adoration Times:
Sunday 7-8pm /
Monday 7-8pm /
Thursday 7-8pm. All Welcome . St Patrick’s Church, Islandeady & the Holy Rosary Church, Glenisland.
Websites: islandeady.ie /glenislandnewsflash.ie /mayo.ie /tuamarchdiocese.org
Sunday 01st November 2026 – 31st Sunday in Ord.
Time/Feast of All Saints Those we love never truly leave us, They live on in the kindness they showed & the love they shared.
Ministry: Glenisland: Islandeady: Music: Anne & Choir.
Noreen & Choir. Readers: Michael McCormack.
Ministers of Eucharist: Jackie Deffely. M. Brosnihan, P. Brosnihan, P. Browne.
Priest: Fr Chris Brennan Mob (087) 1962 674
parishig2017@gmail.com Newsletter: Liam Keaveney Mob (087) 1361 895
islandeadyadm@gmail.com The Deadline for items for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter is 12 noon each Friday.
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In the readings this weekend we are told we don’t have to be a Saint to make a difference in someone’s life, but we can make a difference by living the way the saints did – with love, kindness and care for others. + + + If anyone would like a pastoral visit by Fr. Chris to receive the Sacraments you can contact him by Phone or email & make the necessary arrangements. + + + You can still support the €5 per week D Dfor the new Community Centre, call Robert on (087) 614 5439/email secretary.islandeadycc@gmail.com or Caroline (087) 932 4646. + + + Please remember in prayer all from the Parish who are in hospital at this time of year, those waiting for test results, those waiting for operations & procedures.
Remember those in Nursing Homes or living alone in their own homes and all those who selflessly care for them.
There was No Winner of the last Islandeady GAA Lotto draw.
The next draw takes place next
Sun 8th Nov in the Halfway. The Jackpot will be €13,15 0. Lucky Dip Prize winners: + + + Harp, bodhrán, ukulele, drums etc.
Classes for adult beginners by Irish Folk Music School in Glenisland starting on
Wed 4th Nov &
Thurs 5th for a 4-week 45 minute session. Cost is €60.
Contact Denny on (083) 100 3427 for more info. + + + Open Day – on Sunday Nov 15th from 12 midday to 2pm at Cogaula National School . All welcome to come and see the school & pre-school & meet the teachers.
The Wednesday Get-Together are holding their Annual Cake Sale & Coffee morning fundrai ser in St. Aidan’s after mass Next
Sunday 8th November . We would ask all our generous loyal bakers to support us once again this year.
As usual a fully decorated Christmas cake will be raffled on the day.
We look forward to your continued support . + + + All current Islandeady Readers & Min of Eucharist are kindly asked to confirm their availability for next year to Liam Keaveney by call or text on (087) 1361 895 by Nov 15th.
An Alphabetical Order Rota List will be prepared and given to each Reader & Min of Eucharist in December to start the 1st weekend in Jan 2027. If you are interested in becoming part of the Church Ministry Team for 2027 , please let Liam know. + + + November Visits to Church or Graveyard can gain a Pleanary Indulgence.
Indulgences are the remission before God of the punishment due to sins.
This is applicable for visits to Church on 1st & 2nd Nov & visits to a Cemetery between 1st & 8th Nov.
Available to all who have confessed, received Communion & prayed for the Pope’s Intentio n.
Memorial Cards can be left before the Altar in both churches this weekend for the month of November in memory of our dearly departed family members no longer with us + + + Prayers in the Cemetery will take place on the following days: - Islandeady Cemetery on
Sunday 01st Nov at 12noon . - Glenisland Cemetery on
Sunday 08th Nov at 12noon + + + NINE Novena masses will be offered during November in Islandeady & Glenisland to remember our Dead . Please take an envelope next weekend & place the names & an offering for the nine Masses into the baskets with Offertory collection by 1st Nov. + + + Can the following KIND MINISTERS assist this week with OUR Novena Masses: Mon 7pm (Gl) Reader: Teresa Walsh/ Min of Euch: Breege Carney. 8pm (Is) Reader: J. O’Malley/ Min of Euch: Caroline Price & Josephine O’Malley . Tues 7pm (Gl) Reader: Breege Carney/ Min of Euch: Michelle Lavelle. 8pm (Is) Reader: L. Keaveney / Min of Euch: M. Brosnihan & B. Staunton.
Wed 7pm (Gl) Reader: Micheal McCormack / Min of Euch: Breege Carney. 8pm (Is) Reader: Pamela Brosnihan / Min of Euch: M. Moylette & Cawley.
Thurs 7pm (Gl) Reader: Teresa Walsh / Min of Euch: Michelle Lavelle. 8pm (Is) Reader: Breege Joyce / Min of Euch: L. Keaveney & R. Moylette.
Fri 7pm (Gl) Reader: Michelle Lavelle /Min of Euch: Breege Carney. 8pm (Is) Reader: Noreen Coyne / Min of Euch: Kathleen Clarke & Ann Roache + + + Cards every Monday Night at 8:30pm in Community Centre.
All welcome . Rambling House every Tues Night at 7:30pm in Comm.
Centre. All welcome . Ladies Club meets every Tuesday at 8pm in Community Centre.
Wed Get-Together starts at 11:30am every Wed in the Centre – All welcome . Men’s Shed is doing Yoga for next 6 weeks every Thurs at 8pm in Centre.
Pole Walking every Friday Morning at 10am at Islandeady GAA Field.
Islandeady Foróige meets every Friday night at 8pm in the Centre.
Home-made Crafts every Friday with Mary & Ann at Jack’s Cottage from 7pm . + + + Called to Serve – Parish Ministry Day on Sat Nov 21st from 10am –3pm in St. John’s Centre, Knock Shrine.
A day of encouragement, practical ideas and insp iration for anyone involved in parish ministry.
All are welcome.
faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie + + + Lists of Glenisland Altar Society, Min of Eucharist & Readers in Sacristy.
Islandeady Offertory Collectors for Nov: Robert O’Reilly, Eileen Cawley, J. O’Malley . Islandeady Finance Committee helping for November: Team Islandeady Altar Society for November: Breege Walsh, Phil Horan, Breege Carney, Philomena Browne & Sharon Collins . + + + Can anyone help pair of small glass vases about 8/9 inches is needed for the Altar in Glenisland as well as Our Lady’s Altar . The current vases have served their purpose so if any house has spare vases & can ‘donate’ them, it would be gratefully appreciated . + + + Tho ught for the Week If the underside of the clouds can be this beautiful.
Imagine what God has waiting beyond them!
A new Women’s Group has been formed called Mná Oileán Éadaí & they meet this
Wed 4th Nov at 8:30pm in the Comm Centre . Women of all ages welcome. Please join us for a Cuppa & Chat after mass this
Sunday 01st Nov in St. Aidan’s . The Red Team (Ann’s Team) on Hospitality Duty next Sunday. All welcome .
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KILLEEN & LOUISBURGH NEWSLETTER 01 November 01-11-2026
All Saints 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time 098 66198 www.louisburghparish.ie Louisburgh
Saturday 31 October 6 p.m. Martina (Tina) Mitchell 1st Anniversary Killeen
Sunday 01 November 10.00 a.m. Louisburgh
Sunday 01 November 11.30 a.m. Margaret Kelly 4th Anniversary Mary & John Joe McDonnell Bridge Street & Anthony McDonnell Main Street Mary Anne and Paddy Moran Falduff and deceased family members.
Killeen Monday (All Souls Day) 10.00 a.m Louisburgh
Monday 11.30 a.m
Tuesday 03 Nov No Mass
Wednesday 04 Nov 10.00 a.m
Thursday 05 Nov 10.00 a m
Friday 06 Oct Old Convent 11.00 a.m
Friday 06 Oct 6.30 p.m. Adoration followed by Mass at 7.00 p.m I. Patricia (Trush) Salmon, Carramore Liturgical Ministers in Killeen November Eucharistic: Martina Fadden Reader: Gerard Burke Liturgical Ministers in Louisburgh November 08 Reader : Catherine Hartley Eucharistic: Jimmy Corrigan & Teresa O’Malley Adoration, in Killeen in Church: Monday Evening 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Adoration in Louisburgh Church: Wednesday Mornings 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Holy Communion: Coeliac Disease ; If you are living with this disease, please inform the priest before Mass if you wish to receive Holy Communion in the form of bread with minimal, practically no, gluten content, or under the form of wine.
November Masses for the Dead: If you wish to list members of your family or friends, please use the November Mass lists provided.
These people will be prayed for at all Masses that will be celebrated during the month of November in Louisburgh and Killeen Churches.
It is important to remember that all the dead are prayed for and included in all Masses.
Saturday 07 November 6 p.m. Killeen
Sunday 08 November 10.00 a.m. Paddy Joe O’ Malley Months Mind John & Tess McGrath Anniversary James & Nora Gallagher Dadreen and deceased family members Louisburgh
Sunday 08 November 11.30 a.m. Michael & Mary Morrin Aughagower Johnny & Margaret Moran Falduff Peter Jennings & his parents Thomas & Honor Kilgeever Michael & Richard Gibbons & deceased family members Doughmackeon Frank Scanlon Shraugh 2nd Anniversary Missions Collections Thanks to all who have donated so far a total of €2,830.00 has been collected, if anyone wishes to still donate please do so by putting in an envelope and mark it for the Missions and put it in the weekly collections.
First Holy Communion & Confirmation Any outstanding Permission Forms should be submitted a.s.a.p. in order to do the Rota for Mass duties starting next weekend.
This Weekend we welcome all our children who will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion & Confirmation, this week they will be enrolling and they will be taking part in our Masses throughout the next few months until they receive their Sacraments.
Killeen Community Weekly Bingo Back this Friday November the 6th at 8 p.m. in Killeen Community Centre (Eircode F28 TX65), Doors open at 7.30 p.m. everyone welcome.
Mass for Bereaved Parents. The annual Mass for bereaved parents and their families will take place in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine on Sunday the 8th of November at 3pm. Celebrant will be Fr Vincent Sherlock.
A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.
All are welcome. Notices should be sent to the parochial house or em ailed to louisburghparish@icloud.com no later than Thursday morning Community Coffee Morning : Shar McCoaching Ladies & Louisburgh GAA Healthy Clubs. would like to invite you, to a Community Coffee morning on the 7th Nov at Louisburgh GAA Club, between 10am & 12. Huge raffle with lots of prizes, tea, coffee & treats.
All in aid of Breast Cancer Research & SAOIRSE- Domestic violence services.
Your support would be greatly appreciated Prayer for All Saints Day Dear God, Thank you for the example of the Saints.
I desire to join in their company, worshiping you forever in Heaven.
Please help me follow their footsteps, and yours, Jesus Christ. Please help me to conform myself to Your image, seeking Your will in all things, as the Saints did.
Please help me to devote myself, and all that I do, to Your glory, and to the service of my neighbours.
Amen Prayer for All Holy souls Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen The AGM of Killeen Community Council will be held on
Wednesday 18th November at 8pm in KIlleen Community Centre . All are welcome to attend.
November Mini Vigil for the Holy Souls takes place in the Parish Church at Knock Shrine on Friday, November 6th from 9pm to Midnight.
Confessions are available from 8pm to 9pm in the Chapel of Reconciliation.
St Mary’s Church, Westport Parish , invites parishioners and the wider community to a special November evening of Christian reflection, prayer, remembrance and music, presented by the parish together with guest singer James Kilbane, Gospel Singer & Parish Guest. Through Scripture, prayer, reflection and meaningful Christian music, the evening offers an opportunity to remember those we have loved, give thanks for their lives and reflect on the comfort and hope of our Christian faith.
Tuesd ay 3rd November at 7pm to 8pm (approx.) at St Mary’s Church, Westport.
This is a modest parish community service — this is not a concert.
All are warmly welcome from Westport and the surrounding parishes.
Tax Rebate Forms : Sincere thanks to all who have already returned the CHY2 tax rebate form for 2025. If you pay income tax, donate to the parish using the weekly envelope, and received the form you are asked to please fill it out and return it if you have not already done so.
Each year the amount raised throug h these rebates is deposited in order to costs of future maintenance and repair work on our churches.
Louisburgh Foroige Bingo Date: This
Sunday 01.11.2026
Venue: Louisburgh Town Hall Time: Doors open 7.30 p.m. eyes down for 8.00 p.m.
Sharp Louisburgh Drama Group – Next Meeting-New Members Welcome!
Louisburgh Drama Group is looking for new members to join in the fun, whether on stage, backstage or front of house.
Come along to our first meeting to discuss our next production on Thursday, 5th November at 7.30pm in Louisburgh Town Hall.
Everyone welcome Louisburgh Church Restoration and Repair works Since 2015 the south wall of the church and the bel l tower have suffered from significant water penetration (a problem first noted in the 1950s).
Internal render is breaking down, and paintwork is peeling off the walls.
Humidity levels in the building are high and water saturation of walls is reducing thermal performance making the building difficult to heat and maintain.
Investigative repo rts were carried out to identify and remedy the sources of moisture penetration.
These included a measurement survey and Structural , Stained Glass, Services, Asbestos, and Building Condition reports.
Temporary screens were erected to test the performance of the wall structure.
A specialist conservation contractor carried out drill testing o f the walls which confirmed significant water-logging of wall cores.
A Conservation Management Plan was commissioned to guide the remedial works and to aid in making applications for grant funding.
In February 2026 an application was made to Mayo County Council for permission to carry out repair works to remedy wall damp initially on 2 bays of the west wall, replace the bell tower roof and resurface the gravel path connecting the two entrances.
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Burrishoole Parish Nov 1st 2026 Fr Tod Nolan Parish Office 098 41123
Office Hours: Tues-Fri 11am-3pm,
burrishooleparish@gmail.com Facebook/You Tube: Burrishoole Parish St Vincent de Paul Helpline 086 4181000
Prayer The former Archbishop of Tuam, Joseph Cunnane wasn’t too fond of driving and so during Confirmation season he had the habit of getting one of the curates in Tuam to drive him around the diocese.
At one point however it happened that a certain curate wasn’t a particularly good driver – he had no sense of direction and seemed to have a total lack peripheral vision.
When it was suggested to the Archbishop that particular curate might be left off the rota the Archbishop declined declaring that the curate in question was doing wonders for his (the Archbishop’s) prayer life!
I was on duty in Clare Island last weekend.
There is now Mass on the island on every second weekend and duty entails that a priest takes the ferry out from Roonagh on the Friday evening to say the 8pm Mass on the Island.
He then stays over in the priest’s house and after saying an early morning Mass leaves again for Roonagh.
It’s always a nice experience and the islanders will always have a fire down and some food left for the visiting priest. I was aware that the forecast for last weekend was iffy at best but by Friday morning it was clear that the weather would play a factor in whether there would be Mass on the Island or not.
As it happened there was a Month’s Mind Mass scheduled for Friday evening so with family home it wasn’t easy to cancel.
Before I left Newport I confirmed that there was a boat from Roonagh at 6pm but I hadn’t reached Westport when the Ferry Company rang me to say that there would be only one boat off the island on Saturday morning and that would be to Cloughmore in Achill.
After a few quick phonecalls I had organised that I’d leave my car in Westport, get the bus out to Roonagh and that the priest in Achill would bring me from Cloughmore back up to Newport on Saturday morning.
The sea was pretty choppy on the way out but by Saturday morning it was a whole different affair.
When I arrived down at the pier the swell was high as I spotted the boat appearing around the headland being pounded by the waves as it rose and then disappeared in the heavy seas.
Heading to Cloughmore it was a case of holding on for dear life.
I have a good sea stomach but still prefer to stay outside on deck meaning that with the rain and the spray there was no possibility of keeping dry.
Halfway across, with the boat being heavily buffeted by wind and sea visibility became so bad that we couldn’t see land in any direction.
As I prayed earnestly to see Mulranny just one more time the truth of Archbishop Cunnane’s declaration dawned on me.
My prayers were answered when gradually land reappeared on the horizon and we arrived safe and wet in Cloughmore.
It is certainly very easy to pray when your life is in God’s hands!
But aren’t our lives always in God’s hands?
God Bless, Fr Tod Mass of Remembrance Parishioners who died over the past year will be remembered at the 10am Mass in Newport next Sunday, November 8th.
The names of the dead will be called out and a candle lit in their memory.
If families would like to have family members or parishioners who died outside of the parish during the past year included at the Mass of Remembrance please contact the Parish Office during the week.
Remembering our Dead During November we remember and pray for our dead.
Lists and envelopes for the names of the dead are available in each the parish churches.
You are invited to leave your completed list in the basket provided.
Please do not place any money in the envelope.
Exploring Magnifica Humanitas Curious about Artificial Intelligence and what it means for our lives and faith?
Join us for a four- week online introduction to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas . This series is open to everyone, especially those who have never read a papal letter before.
No previous knowledge is needed—just bring your curiosity!
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First Friday Next Friday is the First Friday visits to the sick and housebound will take place on Thursday in Mulranny, Tirnaur and Shramore and on Friday in Newport and Fahy.
Mass in Shramore at 7pm. Newport Bingo The Jackpot of 350 is set to be won in 46 calls or less this Wednesday in Hotel Newport.
Doors open 7.30pm; eyes down at 8pm. All welcome Sunflower Donation The Glenthomas and Bunnahowna Mast Shareholders chose the Sunflower Children’s Hospice fund to be the beneficiary of their bi- annual donation.
They were delighted to send the sum of €1,148.24 to the Hospice Foundation.
The Sunflower Children’s Hospice Mayo will be Ireland’s first children’s Hospice outside Dublin.
Coffee Morning Thank You Josephine McHale thanks allwho attended the recent Coffee Morning for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice Fund held in St Brendan’s Mulranny.
A special thank you to Breege McManamon and Martina and Sky Demsey for their help and to all who baked for the event.
Thanks to everyone’s generosity €640 was raised.
Ciorcal Comhrá Mulranny Arts are delighted to have Ciorcal Comhrá (Irish Conversation Circle) taking place in Mulranny Arts Centre at 2pm on Saturday November 7. All are welcome.
Labhair Gaeilge linn! Cuan Modh 25th Anniversary The Cuan Modh Centre is celebrating 25 years since it opened its doors to the over 55’s of Newport and its surrounding areas.
On Fri, Nov 6 they invite you to join them between 4pm and 6pm for a celebratory glass of wine, a cup of tea and some nibbles to mark the occasion.
All welcome When We Remember St Mary’s Church, Westport invites all to a special November evening of Christian reflection, prayer, remembrance and music, presented by Fr John Kenny together with guest Gospel Singer, James Kilbane on
Tuesday 3rd November at 7pm. This free community service offers an opportunity to remember those we have loved, give thanks for their lives and reflect on the comfort and hope of our Christian faith.
Workshop for Choirs A Workshop for Choirs with Ephrem Feeley and the Knock Shrine Music Department will take place on Sat, Nov 14th in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from 10am to 4pm. The cost per person is €20 For bookings, email music@knockshrine.ie Adult Badminton Session Adult Badminton is back in Newport NS (F28 ED89) at 8pm on Monday evenings and in Burrishoole Community Centre (F28 FC21) at 8 pm on Tuesday evenings.
All levels welcome. Remembering our Dead We pray for the soul of Rachael Campbell, Mulranny who died recently.
May she rest in peace
Weekday Masses
(Fahy- Fri 7pm) Mon-Tiernaur, Tues-Newport, Thurs-Mulranny For our young People Weekend Masses Saturday Oct 31st Tiernaur at 7pm Gerry McMahon, Kilfenora and London.
Bridget and Paddy Murphy, Sandhill. Sunday Nov 1st Newport at 10am Tommie Corcoran, Laherdaune and deceased members of the Corcoran and Chambers families, Cloonfoher.
Brian Keane, Skirdagh, his grandparents Annie and Tommie and their son James.
Peter and Nancy McManamon, Shramore and their son-in-law Henry O Shea.
Larry and Mollie McGovern, Carrowbawn. Mary Quinn, Derryloghan.
George and Marsie Reid, Meddlicott St, their son Michael and son-in-law Brian Sunday Nov 1st Mulranny at 11.30am Sheena Chambers and Ann Nettleton, London and Achill.
Friday Nov 6th Shramore at 7pm. Neil Chambers and his wife Maureen and the deceased members of the Rooney and Chambers family.
Saturday Nov 7th Tiernaur at 7pm Patrick and Patricia Cusack.
Sunday Nov 8th Newport at 10am Annual Remembrance Mass Sunday Nov 8th Mulranny at 11.30am Mary and John Moran, Cushleca
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Church Collection 25th October Par-try €404 Tourmakeady €1,053 . Thank you. Readers Partry:
Sunday 8th November 10.00am Orla O’Callaghan .
Sunday 15th November 10.00am Deirdre Walsh. Readers Tourmakeady:
Friday 6th November 7.30pm Jen- nifer Sheridan.
Sunday 8th November 11.30am Tomás Ó hÉa- nacháin. Eucharistic Ministers Partry:
Sunday 8th November 10.00am Maura Gibbons.
Sunday 14th November 10.00am Pat Gibbons. Eucharistic Ministers Tourmakeady: .
Friday 6th November 7.30pm Patricia Heneghan.
Sunday 8th November 11.30 am Áine Uí Loideain Church Care Team. Tourmakeady: Sean Molloy.
Church Care Team. Partry: week 7th November Teresa Heneghan, Helen Gar-ry, Kathleen Bourke & Margaret Grimes.
Adora tion will be held in Partry Church on
Monday 5.30pm-9.00pm and on Fridays in Tourmakeady Church at 6.30pm - 7.30pm with Mass.
Defibrillator in Partry There is defibrillator at the back of the Community Centre.
Events in Partry Community Centre Bingo every Monday at 20:30. SN Thua r Mhic Éadaigh - School Fundraising - Lotto Bonus Number ‘Lotto Bonus Number’ fundraiser for the school commencing 14th November.• A prize of €100 will be awarded each week based on the bonus number from the main lotto on Saturday night. (Without lotto plus 1 or lotto plus 2).
If you wish to take part the cost is €100 for six months.
Anyone who is willing to support, please con- tact the school via phone 094 95 44088 or Email - snthuarmhiceadaigh@gmail.com . All support appreciated Imeachtaí/Weekly Events in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh: Monday: Knitting Circle 7.30-9.30pm. Tuesday: Parent and Tod dler Group 10.30- 12.30pm. Yoga 6.30-7.30pm Wednesday: Concertina Classes with Ríona @4.15pm-7.45pm Thursday: Social Club every
Thursday 2.00- 5.00pm The Makers Market, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh is taking place on the first Saturday every month in Halla Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, F12C6F2. Visit between 11.00am and 3.00pm to show support for local small businesses, producers and makers.
Email makersmarket.tme@gmail.com for details.
Sam Maguire ag teachtg o CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh!
The Sam Maguire is coming to CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Saturday, 21st November, from 3pm to 6pm. A great evening for all the club, young and old, to come along and get a photo with the Sam Maguire.
All welcome! Losing a loved one is one of life’s most chal- lenging 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 November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 8-10pm. The course will be presented by Monica Mor-ley, Bereavement Counsellor at Knock Shrine.
Places are limited and can be booked on 096- 72066 . Mass for Bereaved Parents.
The annual Mass for bereaved parents and their families will take place in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine on Sunday the 8th of November at 3pm. Celebrant will be Fr Vincent Sherlock.
A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.
All are welcome. A series of local history talks is underway in Ballyglass Community Centre, on Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm, until November 26th.
Topics include the 1926 Census, Newbrook House, the Burning of Moorehall House, Tales of Towerhill House and Local horse racing. €5 fee at the door.
Light refreshments served. All very welcome.
Enneagram Part 1 – Family Centre, Castlebar The Family Centre, Castlebar, is offering an En- neagram Part 1 course facilitated by Fr Benny McHale on
Wednesday 4th,
Thursday 5th,
Wednesday 11th and
Thursday 12th November, from 8.00pm to 10.30pm. The Enneagram is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth, self-awareness and understanding others.
To book, please call 094 90 25900 . Music Lessons for Adults at the Sciobol every Thursday at 8pm with Tom Lyons.
Beidh Siúlóid Thre oraithe as Gaeilge ar siúl i g Coill Thuar Mhic Éadaigh Dé Céadaoin an 11ú Samhain, ag tosaigh ag 11r.n. Tabhair cara leat!
There will be a Nature Walk as Gaeilge in Tour- makeady Wood Wednesday, November 11th starting at 11am, Ballyovey Parish (Partry & Tua r Mhic Éadaig h) 1st NOve mber —8th Novembe r 2026 Fr Jarlath Heraty
Tel
(094) 9543013 – 087 2524446
partrytourmakeadynewsletter@yahoo.ie (Churchtv.ie /Radio Mass on 106.5FM)
Friday 30th October 7.30pm Martin Ronan & Brendan Bartel & DM of Ronan & Kerrigan Families.
Sunday 1st Nov ember 11.30am. Mary (Anniv) Staunton husband John & son Peter & DM of Staunton & & Conway Famili es. . . Drimcoggy Mountain.
Monday 2nd Nov ember 6.00pm 1st Novena Mass for the Holy Souls All Souls day.
Friday 6th November 7.30pm Elizabeth & Tom McConnell & DM of McConnell & Heneghan Families.
James Heneghan & DMF, Shangort. Tommie & Annie Staunton & DMF, Tawnagh.
Dan & Mary Prendergast & DMF, Gortmore.
Sunday 1st Nov ember 10.00am Johnny Heneghan , Ballinern.
Monday 2nd Nov ember.7.30pm : 2nd Novena Mass for the Holy Souls. All Souls Day.
Wednesday 4th No vember 7.30pm : 3rd Novena Mass for the Holy Souls.
Sunday 8th November 10.0 0am David & Mary Hennelly, Tooreen.
Paddy O’Malley, Kilfaul. (Anniv) Paulagh McDermott, Partry (Anniv) Declan McKeon & DM of McKeon & Lyons Families, Dublin.
Lilly Keane, Cloonee (99th Birthday Remembrance.
Bridie Joyce & DM of Joyce & Thornton Families , Gortmore.
Séipéal Naomh Muire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh St Mary’s Church Partry Act of Spiritual Communion.
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen. The Flowers on the altar in St Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady, this week are in memory of Mary Staunto n, Drimcoggy Mountain (1st Anniversary ) Novena of Masses Please write the names of your de- ceased loved ones and enclose the list in the envelope pro- vided at the church, along with your of- fering, to be includ- ed in our Parish No- vena . Cemetery Sunday.
Rosary & Blessing o f Graves Will take place on
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OUR LADY & JARLATH , LAVALLY CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH , CORTOON SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 1ST 2026 – ALL SAINTS “Tuam Parish is a Catholic Christian community inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. We want to celebrate God’s love for everyone through our words and actions.” Priests: Fr. Pat Farragher Adm., Fr. Mark Quinn Phone: 093-24250
info@tuamparish.com Local Safeguarding Representative: Dáithí Quinn. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE -
Wednesday 3.00 p.m. Website: www.tuamparish.com Webcam : www.tuamparish.com/web-cam Weekend Masses Cathedral: Saturday (Vigil) 6.00 p.m.
Sunday: 8.30 10.30 a.m. & 12.30 p.m. Our Lady & St. Jarlath, Lavally:
Saturday 8.00 p.m. St. Patrick’s Cortoon:
Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Weekday Masses
Cathedral : Monday –Saturday: 10.00 a.m. Holydays: As announced. Confessions: Cathedral -
Saturday 12 noon –1.00 p.m. or by appointment.
Baptisms: Cathedral – Sundays 11.15 a.m.
Book at Parish Office – Minimum of two weeks’ notice . Baptisms: Cortoon – Sundays after 11.00 a.m.
Mass. Lavally: Book at Parish Office.
Parish Office
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. –5 p.m. (Lunch 1 p.m.-2
Friday 9 a.m. –1 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Chapel Opening Hours: Monday –Saturday 10.30 a.m. –6
Sunday 2 –6 p.m. Masses Commencing Monday November 2nd, 2026
Monday 2nd 10.00 a.m. Edward & Julia Waldron, Killilane & their daughter Marian.
Anne Flaherty, Cricket Fields. Patrick Ward, 2 Tirboy.
Jarlath Treacy, Ardnagall.
Tuesday 3rd 10.00 a.m. Katie Marie Brigid Ward, Country Meadows. Martin Butler, Togher & his brother- in-law William Newell, Dublin Road.
Wednesday 4th 10.00 a.m.
Thursday 5th 10.00 a.m. Kathleen Lynch, Ballinasloe.
Friday 6th 10.00 a.m. Mark McGreal, Meelick, Lavally. (1st Anniversary) Mary Ryan, Ballygaddy Road.
Michael Lawrence, Ballina & Bristol. Rose & Tom Gannon, 20 Tubberjarlath.
Saturday 7th 10.00 a.m. Tom Creaven, Fairgreen Heights. (1st Anniversary) Lourda Gavin & her parents Sean & Mary Smyth.
Tom McGrath, Clane, Kildare & Killererin.
Mary & Joe Donnellan, Carnane & Andy & Terry Donnellan & deceased of the Donnellan family.
Seamus, Nancy, Tom & Lil Fahy, Aughlora.
Tess & Sean T. McHugh & their son Seamus, Bishop Street.
Pat Hardiman, Ballymote & his parents Brian & Maureen.
Tom O’Reilly, Old Road. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cortoon Graveyard - The Digital Mapping of the burial records is now complete and will be available on the Galway County Council website.
A Talk/Demo on the details recorded will be held in Cortoon Hall on Sunday, 1st November at approx. 12.15 pm (after the Prayers in the graveyard).
The annual collection for the graveyard will also be held on that day.
Cathedral Collection - Sunday October 25th €3,770 Cortoon Mission Sunday €570 Lavally Mission Sunday €155
Daily Mass
Readers 2nd – 7th November Mon Msl: 741 David Breslin Tues Msl: 1231 Viola McHugh Wed Msl: 1233 Mary Neenan Thur.
Msl: 1235 Jarlath P. Canney Fri Msl: 2088 Mary Potter Sat Msl: 1239 Billy Hannon
Sunday Mass
Readers for 8th November Msl: 418 6.00 pm Helen Freaney 8.30 am Jim Byrne 10.30 am Mary Cunniffe 12.30 pm Margaret Griffiths Presentation Sisters/Cáirde Nano Nagle – wish to thank all who contributed in so many ways to the fundraiser, which was held in the Old Gardenfield School on
Sunday 18th October. The proceeds will go towards the building of a pre-school in rural Zambia.
Ministers Lavally 7th Nov Cortoon 8th Nov Reader: Roisín Walsh Mattie Nicholson Eucharistic : Ita Ryan Margaret Fleming & Nally families, St. Enda’s Avenue & Mayo Abbey.
Gerry O’Brien, Rusheens. Edward & Bridget Ward, 4St. Patrick’s Please Pray for Teresa Mannion, Coolourty, Abbeyknockmoy, sister of Julie Stapleton, Vicar Street.
Ann (Dolly) Cummins , (nee Penston) Ballindine & Tubberjarlath Road, Tuam. Monthly Visits - Fr. Pat & Fr. Mark will attend to their monthly visits this week.
Fr. Pat will do his calls on
Thursday 5th November at the usual time.
All Saints Party! – On November 1st, an All Saints Kids Party will take place in the Parish Centre from 1.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Dress up as your favourite Saint whether its Saint Carlo Acutis, Saint Jarlath, Saint Francis, Saint Patrick, Saint Therese, Saint Mother Teresa, Saint Padre Pio… Lots of games and goodies with fun for all the family.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Prizes for best dressed! Festival of Choirs , presented by Tuam Lions Club, takes place in the Cathedral on Friday, November 20th, in support of Tuam Cancer Care and the Western Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Choirs include Tuam Cathedral Choir, The Tome Chanters, Baldonnel Male Voice Choir, Claregalway Community Choir, Campbell’s Community Choir, Cloughanover, Dunmore Church Choir and Cantar Dunmore Youth Choir.
Tickets cost €25 plus booking fee and are available at eventmaster.ie.
Tickets are also available from Quinns Shop.
Mass Cards - During the month of October €1,140 was received for Mass Cards signed at the Parish Office.
These offerings, together with the intentions have been forwarded for the celebration of individual Masses as requested.
Mass cards & Christmas Mass Bouquets cards signed by Fr. Pat and Fr. Mark are available from the Parish Office . November Mini Vigil for the Holy Souls - takes place in the Parish Church at Knock Shrine on Friday, November 6th from 9.00 pm to Midnight.
Confessions are available from 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the Chapel of Reconciliation.
Rosary for the Holy Souls - t he rosary will be recited every Sunday morning at 11:30am in the Tuam Cemetery, after 10:30am Mass, for the month of November.
We meet just inside the main gate. Organised by the Legion.
Everyone very welcome. Cortoon & Lavally Intentions.
Saturday, 31st October - 8.00 p.m. Lavally Kevin Geoghegan, Cuilbeg, Lavally. +++++++++++++++++ Sunday, 1st November - 11.00 a.m.
Cortoon Delia Holiman, Cortoon & deceased of the Kelly family.
John Cullinane, Brockagh. Eddie Gormley & deceased of the Gormely family, Ballaghalode.
Michael & Catherine Mullins & deceased of the Mullins family, Gallagh. +++++++++++++++++ Saturday, 7th November - 8.00 p.m.
Lavally Liam Mannion, Cappadavock, Lavally (Months Mind) John Joe & Angela Collins, Cappadavock.
Lavally & deceased of the Collins & Sloyan families. +++++++++++++++++ Sunday, 8th November - 11.00 a.m.
Cortoon Jackie Burke, Carrarea.
Months Mind
Mass Satur day October 31st 6.0 0 p.m. Jacqueline Collins , Bermingham Road.
The Children’s Rosary is a global organisation - dedicated to bringing children together in prayer.
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new group in Tuam commencing Friday, 27th November at 6.30 pm. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the rosary.
All families are warmly welcome to attend.
Eucharistic Ministers — All current Eucharistic Ministers in the parish are warmly invited to an enrichment and information evening in the Parish Centre on Wednesday, November 4th, at 8.00 pm. The evening will be facilitated by Niamh Morris, and will follow up on several matters raised at the Eucharistic Ministers’ meeting on June 2nd.
We look forward to welcoming all Eucharistic Ministers to what is hoped will be an informative and enriching evening.
Men of St Joseph - The next meeting of Tuam Archdiocese Men of St Joseph group will be on the 1st of November at 7.00pm in the Tuam Parish centre, H54 T656. This month’s guest speaker is Fr Columba Jordan CFR who will present a workshop on the topic of mental prayer.
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 frmarkquinn@tuamparish.com Novena for the Faithful Departed The Novena Masses are Designated as follows Nov. 1st – 12.30 p.m.
Nov. 2nd – 6th 7.30 p.m. Nov. 7th 6.00 p.m.
Nov. 8th – 3.00 p.m. Nov. 9th – 7.30 p.m.
If you wish to include your loved ones in the Novena, write their names on the Novena Sheets available at the entrances to the Cathedral and place in basket on the Sanctuary. --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Cemetery Sunday - Archbishop Francis will celebrate the Annual Cemetery Mass in Tuam Cemetery on Sunday, November 8th at 3.00 pm, weather permitting.
Cortoon Cemetery – Prayers for the faithful departed Will be offered in Cortoon Cemetery this Sunday, November 1st immediately after the 11.00 a.m.
Mass. Pope Leo’s Intention for November 2026 For the proper use of wealth 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 the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
Westport (Aughaval)
01/11/2026
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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.
A PLENARY INDULGENCE: Can be gained for the Holy Souls on the 2nd Nov by visiting a church and on any day visiting a cemetery from the 1st – 8th Nov.
The usual conditions apply of Confessions Holy Communion, prayer for the Pop’s intentions and one Our Father and Apostles Creed.
NOVEMBER ROSARY WITH THE LEGION OF MARY: Sun. 1st Nov at 3.pm Old Cemtery, Aughaval
Sun 8th Nov. at 3.pm New Cemetery, Aughaval Sun. 15th Nov at 3.pm Murrisk Abbey.
Sun 22nd Nov at 3.pm Drummin WHEN WE REMEMBER: An evening of prayer for our faithful departed, reflection and music with James Kilbane, gospel singer and parish guest, and Fr. John Kenny Adm.in St. Mary’s Church on Tuesday November 3rd 7.00pm – 8.00pm. All are welcome.
THE ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT MASS: Is on
Friday 20th November at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church.
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 November 3rd, 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 difÏcult.
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 . KNOCK MINI VIGIL
FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER: A bus will leave the Quay (Centra) at 7.00pm The Mall at 7.15. for booking, Ph Margaret 098 27109
HOUSE CALLS: Fr. John will do his usual house call in the coming week.
WESTPORT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING : Monday Nov.2nd At the Presbytery 8.00pm 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.
REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on
Sunday 8th Nov 10:30am, before 11.00 am Mass.
Contact Ann 086 389 5771
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 counsellingofÏce@knockshrine.ie or phone 09493-75032 . We are situated next to the Chapel of Reconciliation at Knock Shrine.
MASS FOR THE BEREAVED PARENTS : The annual Mass for bereaved parents and their families will take place in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine on Sunday the 8th of November at 3pm. Celebrant will be Fr Vincent Sherlock.
A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.
All are welcome. 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.
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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.
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 difÏcult.
All are welcome. Info Monica Morley on 094-9375320
Mass for Bereaved Parents. The annual Mass for bereaved parents and their families will take place in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine on Sunday the 8th of November at 3pm. Celebrant will be Fr Vincent Sherlock.
A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.
All are welcome.
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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.
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
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00`21111 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 NOVEMBER A TIME TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED. The November Prayer space is in each church and allows us to place the names of our beloved departed on the Remembrance Tree.
All whose names are placed there will be remembered in our Masses during the month.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Annual collection at Lecanvey Saturday October 24th If you need the assistance of SVP. Ph.
Westport on 087-9334960
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 difÏcult.
All are welcome. Info Monica Morley on 094-9375320
STPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY TOWN: We are happy to announce that St. Mary’s Church Westport has ofÏcially become an Autism Friendly Champion as and from this Sunday September 27th.
Our sensory accommodations include a quiet space in the sacristy where there is a sensory box with ear defenders and fidget tools, reduced lighting and noise.
There is special seating area available close by the sacristy and at the Sacred Heart Altar There is priority access into and out off the church via the South Mall Corridor.
During the day St. Mary’s can be an autism-friendly quiet space to visit.
We also welcome assistance dogs and offer a visual guide to our premises.
Please join us on our journey as we look to foster inclusion, understanding, and support for Autistic people and their families in our local and wider community.
For more details check out www.westportparish.ie #JUBILEE YEAR OF SAINT FRANCIS 1226/2026 Glorious Saint Francis, saint of simplicity, love, and joy, in heaven you behold the infinite goodness of God.
Look down upon us with kindness and pray for our needs.
Obtain for us the grace to follow your example of humility, peace, and love for all of creation.
Help us to live with open hearts carrying the peace of Christ into our daily lives.
We ask this through your powerful intercession, along with our special intention.
Amen. IS ANGER CAUSING YOU PROBLEMS? Knock Counselling Centre will run an Anger Management Programme on
Friday 9th &
Saturday 10th October.
Contact: Peter Devers, 094 93
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75032 or log onto www.knockshrine.ie/counselling FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES FOR 2027 :
Saturday 8th May 2027, Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Schools
Saturday 15th May 2027, Gael Scoil & Quay Schools
Saturday 12TH June 2027, Kilmeena & Carrowholly Schools All the ceremonies take place at 1.00pm. CONFIRMATION DATES FOR 2027:
Thursday 29th April 2027 Westport at 12.00 noon
Monday 10th May 2027, Kilmeena at 12.00 noon.
SEASON OF CREATION: Nature needs our help.
The well-known phrase should give us pause for thought. “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.
ST PADRE PIO NOVENA PRAYER: God our Father, we praise You for the gift of St. Padre Pio, a faithful servant of Your mercy, who drew many hearts to Christ through prayer, suffering and love.
Through his intercession, grant us the grace we ask for in this novena: (Here mention you own special intentions) Make us more like Jesus Your Son faithful to prayer and generous in charity.
Pour out the grace of Your peace upon us and our families.
Comfort all who are sick or sorrowful, and draw us back to Your loving mercy.
Mother of God, remember us and St. Padre Pio, pray for us.
We make our prayer through Christ Our Lord.
Amen. THE POPE INTENTIONS: (Season of Creation) Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it. (Come & visit the display at the back of St Marys Church) SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: If you need the assistance of SVP. Ph.
Westport on087-9334960
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 ) RETREAT FOR MEN: Iron Sharpens Iron" is a two-day retreat for men of all ages taking place on Sat October 24th and Sat Nov 21st near Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway.
Through gripping lectures, workshops, prayer and discussions, this retreat seeks to enable catholic men to become free and noble actors, leaders, protectors and builders of Irish society.
For more detailed information and to register please visit www.theirishforge.com THE POPE INTENTIONS: (Season of Creation) Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it. (Come & visit the display at the back of St Marys Church) 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.
CREATION PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Come, O Holy Breath of God, poured out ‘in the
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beginning ‘be with us at this time of a climate emergency and an ever-increasing loss of biodiversity.
Over the aeons the Spirit of God empowered the universe to emerge, enabled biological evolution to take place, and inspired the unique advent of the human endowed with the gift of reflective self- consciousness.
The same Spirit of God authored the Incarnation of the eternal Word of God in Jesus of Nazareth, animated His disciples to go forth, and established a new ecclesial community on the day of Pentecost. Be with us once again, as You were in the past, to heal our broken universe so that we can see the face of the Creator God in the wonders of creation.
Amen. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684
FR. BILL RETREAT: 5 Day Silent Faith Renewal & Healing retreat Mon.28th Sept –
Fri 2nd Oct. 2026. The Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. For further info Contact Roisín 086-893 7399
WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00 a.m.
July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street.
FREE! All welcome EÁN NA SAGART: 300TH ANNIVERSARY Join us at Ballintubber Abbey for a special event exploring Seán na Sagart and the experiences of priests and Catholic communities during the Penal Times.
Sunday, 20th September. 3.00pm–5.00pm. Tickets: €5 pp on www.ballintubberabbey.ie An optional visit to the site in Partry where Seán na Sagart died will follow.
Strong footwear is essential. 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 difÏcult.
All are welcome. Info Monica Morley on 094-9375320
A PRAYER FOR OUR EARTH: All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognise that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace. (By Pope Francis) THE POPE INTENTIONS : Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
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 difÏcult.
All are welcome. Info Monica Morley on 094-9375320 . MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB:
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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
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.
ECO CONGREGATION: Week one - Season of Creation Your'small' actions do matter.
They matter because they are like small drops of water feeding into a bigger river.
Transformational change doesn't take place when individuals change but when networked individuals change.
Get involved with other people, other organisation, be part of a movement.
And Dr Katharine Hayhoe- Christian Climate Scientist shares this image: When we realise the giant boulder of climate action isn't sitting at the bottom of an impossibly steep hill with only a few hands trying to push it up, but rather it is already at the top and rolling down the hill with millions of hands pushing it in the right direction, that gives us hope.
It isn't going fast enough yet; but for each new hand that joins, it will go a little faster.
As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says: "Every action matter.
Every choice matters. “Listen to the cry of God's people, know that you are standing on sacred ground, know that God is calling you to act.
May your small actions flow into the mighty river of justice and together – we will move mountains.
A PRAYER FOR OUR EARTH: FÁILTE CUPPA :
Sunday 30th Aug after 11.00am Mass in Carrowbeg House. All welcome. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684
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 . CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT : Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required.
ALONE: Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally?
ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area.
Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact us on volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. GRÁSTA: Is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre-Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.
We are holding pre-Marriage courses on the following dates:13th - 15th November 2026 26th - 28th February 2027 KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit. www.knockshrine.ie for more details.
POPES INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST: Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2026: Takes place Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026 – Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026. For more information, visit breastcancerresearch.ie or www.breastcancerireland.com . INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2026 Takes place on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Please see www.internationalcoffeeday.org for further details Westport Lions Club Outing to Clifden!
Join the Westport Lions Club for a lovely day trip to Clifden on Sunday, September 6th!
Departure: 12:00PM from the Mill Street bus stop Cost: €10 per person Places 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!
PEOPLE OF WESTPORT YOUR TOWN NEEDS YOU: Help us create the Wonder Wander Walking Trail for Westport!
Join us at our pop-up events and help uncover Westport’s architectural treasures
Tuesday 25th Aug Town Hall Theatre 1-3pm, Westport Library 5-7pm WESTPORT ECO- CONGREGATION NOTICE: FAITH IN BLOOM: A conference about the Church Return to Nature initiative takes place on Saturday, August 29th from 10am – 3pm in St. John’s Centre at Knock Shrine in partnership with Mayo County Council, The Heritage Council and NPWS. Free event.
For programme and bookings, see www.knockshrine.ie for details.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
Contact SVP Westport on 087-9334960
Should anyone need the assistance of SVP. Please contact SVP in Westport on 087-9334960
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Contact SVP Westport on 087-9334960
CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT : Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work.
I give you my feet to go your way. I give you my tongue to speak your words.
I give you my mind that you may think in me.
I give you my spirit that you may pray in me.
Above all, I give you my heart that you may love in me your father and all mankind.
I give you my whole self that you may grow in me, so that it is you, Lord Jesus, who lives and works and prays in me.
Amen. 087-9334960
Should anyone need the assistance of SVP. Please contact SVP in Westport on 087-9334960
ROAD SAFETY PRAYER Arise with me in the morning, travel with me through the day.
Welcome me on my arrival. God be with me all the way.
Amen” Éirigh liom, a Dhia, Fan liom i rith an lae, Sa bhaile agus ar gach turas, Nálig domdul ar strae.
Áiméan CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport.
THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognising it as a gift from God REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY : At St Mary's Church, Westport on
Sunday 9th August 10:30am, before 11 am Mass.
MÍLE BUÍOCHAS! We give thanks for a blessed Garland Friday, Reek Saturday and Reek Sunday.
We give thanks first and foremost to God for the pilgrims on to the mountain.
We give thanks to all who participated in the pilgrimage and all those who made it possible again this year and specially dedicated to prayer for Road Safety and World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
A special thanks to all the Stewards who assisted on the Summit, Croagh Patrick Path Team, Mayo Mountain Rescue
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and all the Mountain Rescue Teams. Order of Malta, Coastguard, An Gárda Síochána Community Doctor and Air Corps, Murrisk Development Association and all the MDA Volunteers.
Local land owners and all in the local community Murrisk, Tiernacroagha and Lecanvey.
Mayo County Council and the Civil Defence.
Thanks also to our sacristans and secretaries at St Mary’s and St Patrick’s Churches in Westport and Lecanvey, Archbishop Francis Duffy, and all the Priests who assisted on the mountain throughout the weekend.
As well as the Catholic Communications OfÏce and members of the Media.
Go mbeirimi CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT : During the Summer Months you are welcome to a Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. No booking required.
REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY : At St Mary's Church, Westport on
Sunday 12th July 10:30am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come. For any questions, please Phone or text: 086 3895771 . 50
YEARS OF KNOCK BASILICA – A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY We invite to you a special gathering to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica on Saturday, July 18th.
Join us for a day of nostalgia, memories and thanksgiving.
The day will begin at 11am and will include the screening of a new short film, interviews with Tommy Marren, Midwest Radio and ‘behind the scenes’ guided tours of the Basilica.
A special Mass of Thanksgiving will take at 3pm. All are welcome.
Full programme available on www.knockshrine.ie VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE EMMERGENCY APPEAL: You can leave a donation at the special donation box at the back of St Mary’s Church Westport.
Thank You. YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL August 13th – 16th: Newbridge College, Kildare.
Ages 16-35. For more details see the poster at the back of the church.“Arise with me in the morning, travel with me through the day.
Welcome me on my arrival. God be with me all the way.
Amen” Éirigh liom, a Dhia, Fan liom i rith an lae, Sa bhaile agus ar gach turas, Nálig domdul ar strae.
Áiméan “THEKEY UNLOCKING TREASURES OF THE FAITH”: Free copies available at the back of the Church GRÁSTA: Is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre-Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.
We are holding pre-Marriage courses on the following dates: 13th - 15th November 2026 26th - 28th February 2027 BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684
WESTPORT MEALS ON WHEELS: Social lunches are reaching out to any entertainers who would be available to volunteer their time on Wednesday/Friday 1.pm – 2.30pm. at the Quay Community Centre, would appreciate any support you can give.
Phone Sharon 089-9638896 . Thank you. ATUST ANGELAS: Is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn 2026 Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School with Online Delivery Closing date for applications,
Friday 14th August 2026 Email mary.kearns@atu.ie 071-9179624
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Westport Lions Club: Annual General Meeting is coming up — we'd love to see as many members there as possible!
It's on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 at 8:00pm in the Clew Bay, Westport.
The AGM is a great opportunity to review the past year, voice your opinion, and help shape the club's future direction.
Please make every effort to attend. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage : Celebrating the world day for grandparents and the elderly.
Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine a day of grace and blessing for the whole family as we honour grandparents and the elderly.
All are welcome. Annointing - 2:30 mass Rosary Procession 3:00 (weather permitting) Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of all Ireland.
Music Una Nolan and choirs guest soloist Dana Rosemary Scallon visit our website for resources: www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG:
Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087- 7401391
Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00 a.m. CHILDREN’S ROSARY: 10.30 before 11.00 am Mass on
Sunday 14th June. All ages welcome. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684PRAYER SERVICE: BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684
PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGAE & MARRIED COUPLES COURSES 2026/27 Grásta is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre- Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.
Grásta is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre- Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.
We are holding Pre-Marriage courses on the following dates: 13th - 15th November 2026 26th - 28th February 2027 FOR THE RECORD : Available on sale at the Presbytery OfÏce Westport F28TN28. Tracing the history and marking the installation of Archbishop Francis Duffy as Bishop of Killalla written by Fr. Brendan Hoban €15 per copy PIONEER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 5 Nights from Shannon Airport on 5th August. For further details contact Fr. Delaney on 0876660408
PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD :- Lord Jesus, you ascended in glory to your Father; grant us faith to see beyond the visible, hope to trust in your promise, and love to live as your disciples here on earth. - As you return to the Father, Send your Spirit to renew the hearts of your people, that we may witness to your
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saving power with courage and joy.- May our worship on this holy feast deepen our unity with you and with one another, guiding our steps toward the eternal life you share with the Father and the Spirit.
SCAN THIS QR CODE FOR A LINK TO WESTPORT PARISH WEBSITE CAMP VERITAS: Clongowes wood college, Clane, Co. Kildare.
June 23rd – 28th a pilgrimage for 200 young people ages 12-17. Bus collection points at Westport, Castlebar, Claremorris, Tuam and Athenry.
Contact Fr Mark 093 24250 or frmarkquinn@tuamparish.com or check out www.campveritasireland.org s THE WESTPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN Plant sale located behind the Quay Community Centre.
Sunday 17th May 12.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. All are welcome to pop down and see what we are up to.
Proceeds from this plant sale allows us to buy more seeds and equipment needed to keep this project going.
Thank you. KNOCK SHRINE: The annual Mass for Organ Donors and their families takes place on Sunday, May 17th at 12pm in Knock Basilica.
All are welcome. 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG:
Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087- 7401391
Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00 a.m. (located behind the Quay community Centre) We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon.
We also host small classes re: gardening, making window sill flower containers, medicinal herbs etc.
We also host some social events. All with help from Westports family Resource Centre.
All are welcome to pop down and see what we are up to.
Proceeds from this plant sale on Sunday May 17th allows us to buy more seeds and equipment needed to keep this project going.
Thank you. KNOCK SHRINE: The annual Mass for Organ Donors and their families takes place on Sunday, May 17th at 12pm in Knock Basilica.
All are welcome. KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Are you passionate about exploring your faith and sharing it with the younger generation?
You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith.
Visit www.knockshrinei.e for more details.
Westport Lions Club is planning a trip to Knock on
Sunday 24th May. All welcome! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brendan at 086 8434867 or Elaine at 087 2380121 to register your interest. Our next meeting takes place at Clew Bay Hotel on
Tuesday 12th May at 8pm. New members always welcome.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS : Almighty God, on this Vocation Sunday, we lift up our hearts in gratitude for the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Help us to listen for your call; to discern the path you set before us and to respond with courage, generosity and love.
May You guide our minds, strengthen our hearts and inspire vocations to the work of service in our Church.
Grant us clarity in seeking your will, grace to do our best and unity to share Your Gospel.
We entrust our future to your loving care, now and forever.
Amen. Meditate in Pink Online meditation retreat led by Mary Lally, in collaboration with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. 11am- 3pm Sunday, 24th May, €28 – all proceeds to charity.
Call Mary 0872764539 for details. The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart are holding aninformation /consultation meeting in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine, F12 X7Y3 on
Wednesday 13th May 7:30pm
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to 9:30pm Liam O Dwyer who is assisting the Board of Directors with the development of the Association will facilitate the meeting.
I encourage all Pioneers to attend to ensure your voice is heard.
Frances Egan (President) MISSION APPEAL : Volunteers from the Vincentian Lay Missionaries will join us for Mass on 9/10th May.
They wish to tell us about the work of the Vincentian Sisters and Fathers that they have worked with and continue to support.
They will be appealing for your help with their African projects.
PREPARATION FOR PENTECOST : A stimulating presentation on film of the riches of the Catholic story with knowledge and in colourful presentation.
It is rooted in friendship with the story of Jesus Christ. This series continues after 10am Mass. in Carrowbeg House on Tuesdays April 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th.
Since seating space is limited, it would be helpful to register at the Parish OfÏce 09828871 on Monday.
For further information Contact: frtonyking@gmail.com 0872360272
GARLAND FRIDAY JULY 24TH REEK SUNDAY JULY 26TH And World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: Garland
Friday 24th Local Pilgrimage 10.00 a.m. Mass on Summit 7.30pm Mass at Community Café – Croagh Patrick Carpark. Reek
Saturday 25th 8.15am Tochar Phádraig Pilgrimage begins at Ballintubber Abbey, 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 Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our Christian faith.
Help us to be true
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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.
TUAM ARCHDIOCESE Parishes with Working Bulletin Links
- Abbeyknockmoy
- Achill
- Aghamore
- An Cheathrú Rua
- An Cnoc Indreabhán
- Annaghdown/Corrandulla
- Athenry
- Aughagower/Cushlough
- Balla-Mayo Abbey
- Ballindine (Kilvine)
- Ballinlough (Kiltullagh)
- Ballinrobe-Kilmaine
- Ballyhaunis (Annagh)
- Bekan
- Caherlistrane-Kilcoona (Donaghpatrick)
- Carnacon (Burriscarra)
- Castlebar (Aglish)
- Clare Island & Inishturk
- Claremorris
- Clifden (Omey & Ballindoon)
- Clonbur & Corr na Móna (Ross)
- Cong-Cross-The Neale
- Crossboyne-Taugheen
- Cummer & Kilmoylan
- Cárna (Moyrus)
- Dunmore
- Glenamaddy-Williamstown
- Headford-Claran (Killursa & Killower)
- Islandeady-Glenisland
- Keelogues
- Kilconly-Kilbannon
- Kilkerrin-Clonberne
- Killererin
- Kilmeena
- Knock
- Lackagh
- Leenane-Finney (Kilbride)
- Letterfrack & Inishbofin Island
- Louisburgh (Kilgeever)
- Menlough-Skehana (Killascobe)
- Milltown (Addergoole & Liskeavy)
- Moore-Clonfad
- Mountbellew-Moylough
- Newport (Burrishoole)
- Parke-Crimlin (Turlough)
- Partry (Ballyovey)
- Roundfort, Robeen & Carras (Kilcommon)
- Roundstone
- Tuam (Cathedral Parish)
- Westport (Aughaval)
- Árainn