Westport Parish

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   DOVIDA, YOUR LIFE, YOUR WAY Change career. Change lives. Take the path to your new caring career with Dovida Mayo.We are urgently looking for Care Assistants across all areas of Co. Mayo. Help us provide care to someone in need, in a town near you today! Training   and Support provided. ☎ Cal 094 9044785✉  [email protected]   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.pm Rosary 2.30pm Anointing of the sick 3.pm Mass & Eucharistic Procession.   HELP YOUR MARRIAGE: Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue ... or have you just stopped because it only makes it worse?   Retrouvaille has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information Email : [email protected]   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

Felicity Philip Bridget and Paddy Dennis Receiving their stamps Michelle Hennelly & Friend Getting their Passport Stamped for Climbing Croagh Patrick Denise Glennon Brogan & Family Marian Prendergast

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   POLISH BLESSING :  The Traditional blessing of food for the Polish Community will take place at St. Mary’s Church at 2.30p.m. on Holy Saturday April 19th CHRISM MASS IN TUAM 16TH APRIL:  Bus leaving from Mill Street Car Park at 4.00p.m. Contact Mary at 098-28033   WESTPORT DAFFODIL DAY COMMITTEE: Sincere thanks to all collectors for giving their time on Daffodil Day and to those members of the public who contributed so generously to this cause. Details of the amount collected will be published later.   GOOD FRIDAY WESTPORT ECUMENICAL WALK OF WITNESS: Gathering at 6.00pm Holy Trinity Church, walking through town ending at St. Mary’s Church.   THE LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE: Is on Tuesday April 15th at 8.00p.m. in St. Mary’s Church Westport.   TROCAIRE APPEAL: You can bring your Trocaire Offerings to any of the Holy Week Ceremonies starting on Holy Thursday. 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.   HOLY WEEK AND EASTER: Are the most significant celebrations of our faith. Please join us in the ceremonies. “We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our Song” ECO CONGREGATION WESTPORT: Westport Eco-Congregation will host their usual Tuesday Climate chat   on Tuesday 15th April at 10.45 at Carrowbeg house and the speaker is   Pat Fahy. The topic is “Plant your Pollinator Friendly Garden”.Everyone is welcome.   MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK 14TH APRIL, “PATRICK PRAYER AND PEBBLES” (AN ECUMENICAL EVENT) A gentle walk on the Holy Mountain (Croagh Patrick) Meeting at 11.00a.m at Murrisk Car Park. All are welcome. HOLY WEEK CERMONIES: Mon. 14th 10.00am  Mass Westport 11.OOam         Croagh Patrick Walk                           (Patrick Prayer and Pebbles)   Tues 15th 10.00a.m.            Mass Westport Tuesday               Westport Penance Service @ 8.00pm   Wed. 16th          10.00a.m.            Mass Westport Chrism Mass in Tuam at 6.00p.m. Bus leaving Mill St. Car Park at 4.00p.m.   Holy Thursday 17th 10.00a.m.            Morning Prayer Westport 8.00pm                Celebration of the Last Supper,                               Westport            8.00pm              Celebration of the Last Supper,                              Lecanvey.                                                                6.30p.m.            Fahy           8.00pm              Newport      Good Friday 18th 10.00a.m.           Morning Prayer Westport 3.00p.m.             The Lord’s Passion, Westport 3.00p.m.             The Lord’s Passion, Newport  3. 00pm               Stations Cross Drummin 3.00pm               Stations Cross Lecanvey 4.00pm-              5.00pm Confessions Westport 6.00p.m.             Walk of Witness Westport 8.00p.m.             Stations of the Cross, Westport 8.00p.m.             The Lord’s Passion, Drummin.   Holy Saturday 19th 10.00a.m.           Morning Prayer, Westport 12.00pm-            2.00pm Confessions Westport 2.30pm                Blessing of Easter Food, Westport 8.00p.m.             Easter Vigil, Westport 8.00pm.              Easter Vigil, Newport 9.00p.m.             Easter Vigil, Kilmeena.   Easter Sunday 20th      Dawn Mass 6.00a.m. Murrisk Abbey Dawn Mass 6.00a.m.  Burrishoole. 9.30a.m.                    Fahy 9.30a.m.                  Lecanvey, 11.00a.m.                Westport   TUAR NA CROISE: Stations of the Cross on Máméan on Good Friday 18th April at 3.00p.m.

Offering a Mass for a special intention is a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church. Masses are offered for many reasons: in remembrance of someone who is deceased; for someone who is ill; for someone celebrating a special occasion. Weekly Mass List Offering a Mass for a special intention is a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church. Masses are offered for many reasons: in remembrance of someone who is deceased; for someone who is ill; for someone celebrating a special occasion. Mass Intentions are published weekly in the Sunday bulletin. Mass Intentions can be requested for loved ones, both living and deceased. Mass is celebrated on a specific day where your loved one's name will be remembered during the Prayers of the Faithful. The intention will also be listed on the parish calendar and in the bulletin.

Community & Spiritual Connection 1/8 Pilgrims of hope The Catholic Church will celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025 under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope” , a special time of grace, renewal, and spiritual growth. Beginning on Christmas Eve 2024 with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Jubilee invites all faithful to embark on a journey of faith, reconciliation, and hope. Throughout the year, we are encouraged to deepen our relationship with Christ through prayer, sacraments, acts of charity, and pilgrimage. Let us embrace this opportunity to strengthen our faith and become true “pilgrims of hope” in our community and the world. Learn More Discover the schools in our parish — visit our new Schools Listing for details on local primary and post-primary schools. our SCHOOLS Received Pilgrim Passport Stamp Neil Mather & Friends 7th April 2025 Denise Glennon Brogan & Family Marian Prendergast Pilgrims of Hope 2025 1 min read 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Newsletter Week Beginning 5th April 2025 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... Newsletter 3 min read 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 April is Autism Awareness Month Westport Autism Friendly Town is delighted to partner with Westport House in celebrating World Autism Month with a community walk on... 1 min read 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 No events at the moment Mass Times & Confessions WESTPORT • St. Mary's Church Weekend Masses: Saturday, 6.30 p.m. (First Mass of Sunday) [vigil]Sunday, 11:00amour our live camera: CLICK our Mass listing: CLICK Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday at 10am Adoration Adoration 8.00am – 8.00pm each day except Tuesday.Adoration finishes at 7.00pm in adoration room and moves to St. Mary’s Church from 7.00pm – 8.00pm Confessions: Saturday, 12.30pm - 1 pm. or at other times by calling to the Presbytery. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: During the 10:00am Mass on the first Saturday of each month. This is a Sacrament of the Church, and not just a blessing. It is offered to those of advancing years who may be struggling daily with the challenges of old age. It is also offered to those with a diagnosed medical condition, or those awaiting a diagnosis. It is recommended that this Sacrament only be received one each month. CLARE ISLAND • Church of the Sacred Heart Mass is celebrated three weekends out of four in Clare Island. Check locally for details, Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm Saturday Masses: 9.00am INISHTURK ISLAND • St. Columba’s Church Mass is celebrated one weekend out of four in Inishturk. Check locally for details. Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm, (Summer and Winter)Saturday Mass: 9. 00 am, (Summer and Winter) LECANVEY • St. Patrick's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm DRUMMIN • St. Mary's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm FAHY • Church Of The Holy Family Friday evening 7:00pm (this will cover the Sunday obligation) KILMEENA • St. Brendan's Church Sunday morning 9:30am CROAGH PATRICK • St. Patrick’s Oratory Annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage last Sunday of July Masses: Every hour from 8am Confessions on the summit continuously from 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Garland Friday (Friday before Reek Sunday). Mass: On the summit 10.00 a.m. and in Murrisk car park at 7.30 p.m. Feast of the Assumption (15 Aug) Community Hub Faith in Action Discover a welcoming community at Westport Parish, where all are embraced in God's love. Our doors are open to those searching for spiritual fulfillment and a deeper connection with Jesus. Allow His grace to touch your soul and experience acceptance, peace, and joy in our diverse church family. Become a part of our mission to worship and serve together. Learn More

Community & Spiritual Connection Received Pilgrim Passport Stamp Neil Mather & Friends 7th April 2025 Denise Glennon Brogan & Family Marian Prendergast Newsletter Week Beginning 5th April 2025 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... April is Autism Awareness Month Westport Autism Friendly Town is delighted to partner with Westport House in celebrating World Autism Month with a community walk on... Celebrating World Autism Month with a community walk Sun, 06 Apr Westport Learn more Multiple Dates Over 60s Climate Work Out Programme Tue, 04 Feb Westport Details Mass Times & Confessions WESTPORT St. Mary's Church Weekend Masses Saturday, 6.30 p.m. (First Mass of Sunday) [vigil] Sunday, 11:00am our live camera: CLICK our Mass listing: CLICK Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday at 10am Adoration Adoration 8.00am – 8.00pm each day except Tuesday. Adoration finishes at 7.00pm in adoration room and moves to St. Mary’s Church from 7.00pm – 8.00pm Confessions Saturday, 12.30pm - 1 pm. or at other times by calling to the Presbytery. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick During the 10:00am Mass on the first Saturday of each month. This is a Sacrament of the Church, and not just a blessing. It is offered to those of advancing years who may be struggling daily with the challenges of old age. It is also offered to those with a diagnosed medical condition, or those awaiting a diagnosis. It is recommended that this Sacrament only be received one each month. CLARE ISLAND Church of the Sacred Heart Mass is celebrated three weekends out of four in Clare Island. Check locally for details, Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm Saturday Masses: 9.00am INISHTURK ISLAND St. Columba’s Church Mass is celebrated one weekend out of four in Inishturk. Check locally for details. Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm, (Summer and Winter) Saturday Mass: 9. 00 am, (Summer and Winter) LECANVEY St. Patrick's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm DRUMMIN St. Mary's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm FAHY Church Of The Holy Family Friday evening 7:00pm (this will cover the Sunday obligation) KILMEENA St. Brendan's Church Sunday morning 9:30am CROAGH PATRICK St. Patrick’s Oratory Annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage last Sunday of July. Masses: Every hour from 8am Confessions on the summit continuously from 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Garland Friday (Friday before Reek Sunday). Mass: On the summit 10.00 a.m. and in Murrisk car park at 7.30 p.m. Feast of the Assumption (15 Aug) Community Hub Faith in Action Discover a welcoming community at Westport Parish, where all are embraced in God's love. Our doors are open to those searching for spiritual fulfillment and a deeper connection with Jesus. Allow His grace to touch your soul and experience acceptance, peace, and joy in our diverse church family. Become a part of our mission to worship and serve together. Learn More