ST. MARY’S CHURCH PARISH RADIO:

Due to Storm Damage the transmitter at Sandyhill has to be replaced. Joe Gavin, our technician has ordered the new part and will carry out the work.

WESTPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY TOWN:

Invites you to our Official launch Friday 28th February 2025 at Westport Tow Hall Theatre at 6.45pm with guest speaker Adam Harris and a relaxed music performance by Brian Duffy and Ensemble Nezlamni.

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMS OF HOPE 2025:

The Pilgrims Prayer Card is available at the back of the Church, also you might like to avail of a copy of ‘Patrick’s Path, A Spiritual Guide’ for those who wish to make a Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick.

MAYO RECOVERY COLLEGE:

"Mayo Recovery College begins their Spring Summer semester of mental health & wellbeing modules on the following dates throughout FEBRUARY in the Atlantic Technological University in Castlebar (online option also)

Tuesday 25th at 10am 'ANIMALS & WELLBEING'. Thursday 27th at 5pm 'MOTIVATION'.

Call/Text Karen 0860294901 or Email: [email protected] to register.  New participants are warmly invited to begin at any time throughout the semester."

ST MARY’S YOUTH:

Is running the new Alpha Youth Series beginning Friday 27th February at 4pm.in Westport Parish Centre, designed for secondary school students. It consists of 10 episodes, run over 8 weeks, it introduces and explores the core ideas of the Christian Faith, in a creative, relevant and engaging way. It’s going to be great fun! Parents, please encourage your teenagers to take part.  For information 087 2824056.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH WESTPORT:

Is closed for repairs. Church of Ireland services until further notice are in St. Mary’s Church Westport

Sundays at 12.00noon Wednesdays at 10.30a.m.

Enquiries:  083-8003233

St. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT:  Are hosting a fund-raising concert on behalf of Holy Trinity Church, here are the details below.

DUBLIN CITY CHORAL UNION PRESENTS:

A Lunchtime Recital in aid of Holy Trinity Church

No Ticket Charge, retiring collection will be in aid of parish funds, at 1.30p.m. Sunday 2nd March 2025

St. Mary’s Church Westport Accompanied by John Dexter.

MAYO CANCER SUPPORT (ROCK ROSE HOUSE)

Thanks to all those who supported its recent church gate collections in Westport and Lecanvey. A total of €1717.23 was raised.

3rd ANNIVERSARY SERVICE OF REMEMBERANCE:

You are welcome to join us this Sunday Feb. 23rd at 2.15pm in St Mary’s Church Westport for an Ecumenical Prayer Service led by Fr. John Kenny and Rev Suzanne Cousins marking the 3rd Anniversary of the War in Ukraine.

LENT BEGINS ON ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 5TH

Trocaire Boxes for the Annual Lenten Appeal will be available at the Church next weekend.

FÁILTE CUPPA:

You are welcome to join us at Carrowbeg House after the 11.00a.m. Mass in St. Mary’s Westport Sunday Feb 23rd. Light refreshments served.

WESTPORT TIDY TOWNS AGM 2025:

Is on Thursday 27th February in Westport Town Hall

At 8.00p.m. Guest Speaker Padraig O’Hora, Mayo Footballer, Mental Health Advocate & Community Activist.

SENIOR CITIZEN PARTY:

Westport Lions Club invite all local senior citizens to our Annual Senior Citizens Party Today Sun. 23rd at 3.00p.m. at the Westport Order of Malta.

HOPE SPACE:

Hope Space CLG provides a free one-to-one listening service for children and young people (4-17 years old) who are impacted by grief caused by bereavement. See hopespace.ie, contact Áine at [email protected] or call 091 342566/087 4667506 for more details.

A PRAYER FOR PEACE:

Merciful God and Father,we thank you for the working

of your grace in the world.In the midst of human conflictyou turn our minds to thoughts of peace.Your Spirit stirs our hearts,so that enemies speak again to each other,adversaries join hands in friendship,and nations seek to live in harmony.Through your healing powerthe love of peace quells violence,mercy conquers hatred,and vengeance yields to forgiveness.

Please lead us and guide us Lord