A PRAYER FOR OUR LATE POPE FRANCIS:

Almighty God, source of all mercy and compassion, we pray for the repose of the soul of your servant, Our Pope Francis. We thank you for his life, his ministry, and his unwavering dedication to your Church. We remember his calls for justice, his advocacy for the poor and marginalized, and his-gentle spirit that touched so many lives. We are grateful for his efforts to bridge divides, to foster dialogue, and to remind us of your boundless love. Grant him eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he find peace and joy in yourpresence, and may his memorycontinue to inspire us to live lives of faith, hope, and love. Console those who mourn hispassing, and strengthen your Church in its mission to proclaim your Gospel to all the world. Through Christ our Lord, Amen, A Book of Condolences is on www.catholicbishops.ie.

LOUGH DERG:

One Day Retreat to Lough Derg Monday 5th May 2025.Leaving St. Mary’s Church, Westport at 5.30a.m./pick up in Castlebar at the Fire Station at 5.45.a.m.

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMS OF HOPE

Three Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg Friday 30th May – Sunday 1st June 2025, bus departing from St. Mary’s Church Westport, at 8. 00a.m. Ph. No. 087-7401391

TROCAIRE APPEAL:

If you have not returned your Trocaire box, you can drop in into the Parish Office during the coming week.

Please change coins to notes and use the special envelopes that you received with your Trocaire Pack. Extra envelopes are available at the back of the Church.  Thank You.

MAYO CANCER SUPPORT (ROCK ROSE HOUSE)

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION:

Will be holding their annual church gate collection in the area, on the weekend of May 10th & 11th We would appreciate your continued support for this local charity, that offers free emotional support to all affected by cancer and their families, www.mayocancersupport.ie  

If anyone can volunteer to assist with the collections, please contact Rose 083 489 0754

THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025 PILGRIM PASSPORT:

Is designed to encourage people to undertake pilgrimages to three main holy shrines in Ireland. Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg, and Knock Shrine Pilgrims can obtain the passport locally and have it stamped at each of the three sites they visit.Those who complete the pilgrimage to all three locations can receive a special commemorative Jubilee Year Pilgrims Medal. This is a special way to participate in the Jubilee Year 2025 by making a pilgrimage to these important Irish spiritual locations.

(The passport stamp for the Croagh Pilgrimage can be obtained at Westport Parish Office, Murrisk Community Café or the Hut at the Foot of the Reek in Murrisk Car Park.) Further details: www.croaghpatrick.org www.loughderg.org.www.knockshrine.ie www.pilgrimpassport.ie

CHIME: SERVICES F0R DEAF AMD HARD OF HEARING:

Outreach Clinic, Tuam.

The venue is now Clinical Room R22 in the Old Health Centre, Vicar St Tuam H54 HO28

Friday, May 2nd 2025, 10am-12:30pm. 

Contact Tony Dolan for more information or an appointment 086 8341318 [email protected]

CHARITABLE TAX EXEMPTION:: 

Sincere thanks to everyone who generously supports St Mary’s Westport Parish. It is deeply appreciated. If you are a PAYE and self-assessed tax payer contributing in excess of €250 annually you might please consider helping us avail of a tax reclaim by filling out a CHY Form.  Thanks again for your ongoing support of the parish.

TUAM PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE:

Sunday May 4th 2025

2.00p.m. Rosary

2.30p.m. Anointing of the Sick at Knock Basilica

3.00p.m. Concelebrated Mass at Knock Basilica followed by Benediction & Rosary Procession.

BLESSING FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS:

There will be a blessing ceremony for all expectant mothers in the Basilica at Knock Shrine on Saturday 3rd May at 11am.It will include a short prayer for protection and safe delivery with an individual blessing for all mothers-to-be who are present.All couples / families are welcome

HELP YOUR MARRIAGE:

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Call or text 0788 7296983   www.retrouvaille.org.uk

WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY:

Doreen Keenan, Pairc na Fia.

Nora Kennedy UK & Galway, mother of Teresa Hastings, Knocknabola, Kilmeena & Caroline Duffy, Knappabeg.