Westport Parish

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Prayer at Stations of the Cross We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your holy Cross, you have redeemed the world. Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Prayer to one's Guardian Angel Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day, be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen . Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander the earth, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen . Fr Jerry Carroll, chaplain to the 28th Infn Bttn Finner Camp, https://fb.watch/vYl8oweJWY/ Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Prayer of St. Patrick Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me. Here’s the full Prayer of St. Patrick: I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth and His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial, Through the strength of His resurrection and His ascension, Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom. I arise today Through the strength of the love of cherubim, In obedience of angels, In service of archangels, In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward, In the prayers of patriarchs, In preachings of the apostles, In faiths of confessors, In innocence of virgins, In deeds of righteous men. I arise today Through the strength of heaven; Light of the sun, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of the wind, Depth of the sea, Stability of the earth, Firmness of the rock. I arise today Through God’s strength to pilot me; God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me, God’s way to lie before me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s hosts to save me From snares of the devil, From temptations of vices, From every one who desires me ill, Afar and anear, Alone or in a multitude. I summon today all these powers between me and evil, Against every cruel merciless power that opposes my body and soul, Against incantations of false prophets, Against black laws of pagandom, Against false laws of heretics, Against craft of idolatry, Against spells of women and smiths and wizards, Against every knowledge that corrupts man’s body and soul. Christ shield me today Against poison, against burning, Against drowning, against wounding, So that reward may come to me in abundance. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through a confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of creation. Previous Next

Eco-Congregation The Hospice Shop The Hospice Shop Westport located at James Street sells a mixture of items from new & used quality clothes, BRIC-A-BRAC. Read More Westport Meals On Wheels Nutritious food lovingly prepared & delivered to local people by local people. Read More Westport Family and Community Resource Centre's clothing bins Westport Family and Community Resource Centre has two convenient clothing bins near The Towers Bar and Restaurant Westport where you can donate your gently used clothing. Read More

< Back Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche Stair Ghaelscoil na Cruaiche D’oscail Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, bunscoil Chaitliceach, don gcéad uair i Meán Fómhair 1995 agus seachtar dalta a bhí ar an rolla ar an gcéad lá. Fuair an scoil aitheantas sealadach ón Roinn Oideachas i 1996 agus chuaigh sí faoi Phátrúnacht an Fhorais. Mairéad Ní Ruáin a bhí roghnaithe ag an mBord don bpost mar Phríomhoide na Scoile agus cuireadh tús leis an scoil go hoifigiúil ar an 1ú Meán Fómhair 1996. Fuair an scoil aitheantas buan i 2000 agus tá fás agus forbairt do-chreidte tagtha ar an scoil ó shin. Faoi láthair, tá trí mhúinteoir déag ar an bhfoireann, ochtar múinteoir ranga, beirt mhúinteoir tacaíocht foghlama, beirt mhúinteoir ar an bpainéal soláthair agus príomhoide riaracháin san áireamh. Tá cuntóir riachtanaisí speisialta amháin ag obair sa scoil. Tá 198 daltaí ag freastal ar an scoil anois, ó Naíonáin Shóisearacha go dtí Rang a Sé. History of Gaelscoil na Cruaiche Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, an all-Irish Catholic Primary School was first opened in September 1995 with seven pupils on its roll on the very first day. The school received temporary recognition from the Department of Education and Science in 1996 and the Foras Pátrúnachta na Scoile Lán Ghaeilge Teo was requested to become Patron of this new developing school. Mairéad Ní Ruáin was selected by the Board of Management to become Principal and the school was officially opened on the 1st September 1996, under the direction of the Department of Education and Science. Gaelscoil na Cruaiche received permanent recognition in 2000 and the school has grown and developed beyond belief from then forward. At present, there are thirteen teachers on staff, which consists of eight class teachers, two learning support teachers, two supply panel teachers and an administrative principal. One Special Needs Assistant works in the school. The school received planning permission to construct a permanent school building in 2007, and we moved into this new building in June 2011. At present, there are 198 pupils attending the school, from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, and there are 22 pupils attending the Naíonra (the pre-school year) which is facilitated within the school building. School • Primary [email protected] 098 28121 https://www.gaelscoilnacruaiche.com Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, Fairways, Westport Demesne, County Mayo, Ireland 31 March 2025 at 16:29:45

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link JK 1 March 2025 12:00 am Out with the old, in with the new! Thanks to Anthony Corrigan for delivering and installing the replacement Croagh Patrick sign for the summit of the Reek.

< Back Sacred Heart School Westport Sacred Heart School Westport School • Secondary http://www.shswestport.ie 31 March 2025 at 15:53:31

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Trish and Rory 23 April 2025 2:53 pm We did this pilgrimage for David whom we lost suddenly a year ago. May he have a good laugh at the 2 of us puffing and panting up Croagh Patrick and .....May he rest in peace

FIRST EUCHARIST AND FIRST PENANCE DATES FOR HOLY COMMUNION Welcome! This page is for the children in 2nd Class who are preparing for First Confession & First Holy Communion in each of our seven primary schools. The sacraments of First Confession & First Holy Communion are wonderful celebrations, not only for you but for your family and the entire community. As a parish, we want to help you prepare to celebrate these occasions in your life so that they may be special and meaningful for you and your family. First Holy Communions for 2026 take place starting from: Saturday 23rd May 2026 Murrisk & Lecanvey Schools at 1.00p.m. Saturday 9th May 2026 Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Schools at 1.00p.m. Saturday 16th May 2026 Quay & Gaelscoil Schools at 1.00p.m. REGISTRATION CARD Child's First name Child's Last name Date of Baptism Day Month Month Year Father's Full Name Mother's Full Name including Maiden Name Parent's Address Child's School Parish you live in Phone Number Email Address by SUBMITTING this form YOU CONSENT TO THE ABOVE INFORMATION BEING RETAINED BY THE PARISH RECORD PURPOSES. YOU CONSENT TO BEING CONTACTED BY THE PARISH USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION REGARDING PARISH ACTIVITIES. YOU CONSENT TO HAVING MY RECORDS RETAINED FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES AND BEING CONTACTED BY THE PARISH FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. Submit

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link WK 1 January 2025 6:17 pm New Year Reflection on Climbing the Reek: On this new year day the mountain stood as a symbol of hope, a beacon guiding us toward a year filled with possibility. The views from the peak are a reminder of life’s vastness and the opportunities that lie beyond the horizon, waiting for us to take that leap of chance. Good health became more than a wish; it felt like a responsibility—to care for ourselves, for one another, and for the Earth that holds us all. And as the wind carried prayers whispered by generations before, it felt like a collective yearning for peace on Earth, a dream we still hold dear, no matter how distant it may sometimes seem. May the year ahead be as grounding and uplifting as the Reek itself.

Baptisms are held every weekend, on Saturday (the second Sat.) and three Sundays in the month (check with parish office for actual dates). Parents are required to give three weeks notice and are invited to attend a short information meeting our Baptism teamon the Wednesday prior to baptism, at Carrowbeg House, at 8.30 p.m. We strongly encourage parents to avail of the new Baptismal Teams who will make contact with you and visit you in your home if you wish. Confirmation ... Westport Parish Contact the Parish Office @ 098-28871 About Confirmation St. Mary's Church Confirmation is the Sacrament by which the baptised receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through ancient rituals and words, God sends his Holy Spirit to give us the strength needed to put into practice the message of Jesus in every aspect of our lives. Christians have held that when the Holy Spirit comes, God gives us the gifts of: • being wise, • increased knowledge, especially of spiritual things, • the ability to judge between right and wrong, • understanding how and why things might be as they are, • courage to live life well, • holiness to become more what God intends us to be, • respect for God. These gifts result in the fruits of the Holy Spirit. We become: • more loving, • more joyful, • more at peace, • more patient, • kinder, • better, • faithful, • gentle, • and contented people. Each person’s ability to embrace these affects depends on his or her openness to the sacrament and willingness to accept it as God’s personal gift. You Shall Be My Witnesses is a Confirmation preparation programme based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The programme is designed as a resource to parishes. It offers support, encouragement and a challenge as well as an invitation to parents to become more actively involved in the faith life of their children as they prepare for Confirmation. The programme runs over four nights. The parents help facilitate small group activities with the young people on the themes listed below. During the course of each session the parent leaders facilitate discussion/activities. You Shall be My Witnesses explores the themes of: What it means to Belong to the Catholic Church; What we, as Catholics, Believe; How Being a Confirmed Catholic impacts and reflects on how we live our lives; and Who we Become as a Confirmed Christian. As stated, the four sessions are run by parents with the help of the parish community and parish priest.