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.  booking, please contact the Presbytery on 098-28871.

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.

PRIESTS EASTER COLLECTION:

The Priests Easter Collection will be taken up this weekend, we thank you for your ongoing support to our Parish. This collection pays Fr. John’s Salary of

€2,100 per month. The remainder supports retired Priests and the funds for Tuam Diocese.

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

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

 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:

 Bereavement Support Group meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320

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MAYO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NETWORK

Come along to Mayo PPN Information Evening - Breaffy House Hotel - Tues 29th April 2025 at 7pm

DEMENTIA ACTIVITY CLUB:

Come join a new Early-stage Dementia Activity Club for a journey of fun, adventure, day trips, social outings and. much more. It is for people with dementia and their family/carers. Come and join us to be part of a community that celebrates life and creates memories. The club commences on April 24th at 1pm. You can contact Marie Philbin on 087 170 8706 or [email protected].

EASTER BLESSING:

Heavenly Father on this blessed Easter Sunday, we gather to celebrate the gift of new life and hope. May Your love fill our hearts and guide our actions, reminding us of the resurrection's promise. Bless our families, friends, and all those in need, that we may share Your light and joy with the world. Amen.

THANK YOU ALL:

For your participation in our Holy Week Ceremonies.

A special word of appreciation to those who gave us extra help with our Liturgies. Welcome to all who are on Holidays in our Parish or visiting with family and

friends. Wishing you all a Happy and Joyous Easter.

JUBILEE YEAR 2025 TUAM ARCHDIOCESE:

Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday May 4th 

Ceremonies begin 2.00pm Rosary 2.30pm Anointing of the sick 3.00pm Mass & Eucharistic Procession.

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WE REMEMBER ALL WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY:

Christy Lavelle, Horkans Hill

Catherine Gannon, Courtmacsherry, Cork & late of New Rd.

Nora Ambrose O’Donnell, Claggan, Ballycroy, mother of Martin O’Donnell, Deerpark, Maeve Adams, Kings Hill

Sheila Foy, Murrisk.

Mary McMahon, Donegal, sister of John Doherty, Clareview

Grazvydas Artiomovas, Westport & Castlebar