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BAPTISM Baptism Policy Baptisms are held every weekend, on Saturday (the second Sat.) and three Sundays in the month (check with parish office for actual dates). Parents will be contacted by the Baptismal team on the week leading up to Baptism. We wish God’s blessing on all children who will be baptised this year and welcome you into the Christian and Parish Community. Westport Parish Contact the Parish Office @ 098-28871 All bookings for Baptism should be made to Catherine or Ingrid at the Parish Office. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of the priests or the Baptism Team. What’s needed for Baptism Each family needs to fill out the Baptismal form. Each family needs to bring along the christening shawl and candle. Each family will be contacted by the Baptismal team on the week leading up to Baptism Read more information on Baptism REGISTRATION CARD Child's Name* Date of Birth* Day Month Month Year Date of Baptism Day Month Month Year Father's Name Mother's Full Name including Maiden Name Parent's Address Name of Sponsors 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

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.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link M &E Flanagan 24 June 2025 0:28 p.m. We climbed to the summit on 24th June 2025. A great personal achievement for me as I have not achieved this for 20 yrs mainly due to knee issues. Feeling positive and looking forward to new challenges. Leaving some of my spirit here and takin some of Croagh Patrick with me. 14degrees. Misty at the top but dry

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CROAGH PATRICK A PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE Although a place of stunning natural beauty, it is not for its scenery or ruggedness that Croagh Patrick is famous. The mountain, colloquially called 'The Reek' (a variant of the word 'rick', ie a hayrick or haystack; the Irish word 'cruach' has a similar meaning is renowned for its Patrician Pilgrimage in honour of Ireland's national saint, Saint Patrick, and has been a place of pilgrimage since St Patrick fasted there for forty days and nights in AD441. On the last Sunday of July each year (known as Reek Sunday its slopes are thronged with pilgrims, some barefooted, praying at the stations and climbing to the summit to attend Mass. Local people traditionally ascend the mountain on the previous Friday, Garland Friday. On Reek Sunday alone, thousands of people flock to the pilgrimage. Throughout the summer months many thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit Ireland's Holy Mountain. CROAGH PATRICK A PlACE OF BEAUTY Croagh Patrick, Ireland's Holy Mountain has long been a place of wonderment and myth, history and archaeology. The distinctive conical-shaped mountain is located about 8km (5m) from the picturesque town of Westport, County Mayo. Its peak soars majestically over the surrounding hills, rising to 765m (2,510ft) above sea level and quite often the top is hidden in the clouds. But on a clear day the view from the summit is spectacular. To the west stretches the broad expanse of the Atlantic Ocean and down below lies Clew Bay with its countless Islands Northwards lie the cliffs of Achill, with Blacksod Bay shimmering beyond. To the north-east is Nephin standing boldly alone. Southwards are the mountains of Connemara in every size and shape, with many silver lakes nestling in their valleys By Harry Hughes. Filmed on Reek Sunday July 28th 2024

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The Connaught Telegraph 30 July 2023 7:30 p.m. Patrick Doocey from Geesala, aged 8, has completed his first climb of Croagh Patrick. He was up and at it early, reaching the summit at 7.15 a.m. Well done, Patrick. from the pulic Facebook post

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Eco-Congregation 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 Westport Meals On Wheels Nutritious food lovingly prepared & delivered to local people by local people. Read More 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

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