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< Back Westport Family and Community Resource Centre's clothing bins Eco-Congregation Do you have clothes sitting in your closet that you no longer wear? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community while decluttering your wardrobe? Look no further! 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. Not only will you be clearing out space in your closet, but you'll also be supporting valuable community projects. Here are five compelling reasons why you should consider donating to these clothing bins: 1. Supporting Local Initiatives When you donate your clothing to Westport Family and Community Resource Centre's bins, you are directly contributing to supporting local initiatives that benefit the community. Your donations help fund projects and programs that have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. By simply dropping off your unwanted clothes, you are making a difference right in your own backyard. 2. Environmental Impact By donating your clothing, you are participating in sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Instead of throwing away clothes that end up in landfills, your donations are given a second life. By extending the lifespan of clothing through donations, you are helping reduce textile waste and its environmental impact. Your small act of donation can make a big difference in promoting sustainability. 3. Promoting Reuse and Recycling Donating your clothing to Westport Family and Community Resource Centre's bins promotes the concept of reuse and recycling. Your clothes can be sorted, repaired if needed, and redistributed to those who can benefit from them. This cycle of reuse not only helps individuals in need but also minimizes the demand for new clothing production, ultimately reducing the strain on valuable resources. 4. Declutter Your Wardrobe Donating your clothes is a fantastic way to declutter your wardrobe and make space for items that you truly love and wear. By donating clothes that no longer serve you, you are creating a more organized and intentional closet. The act of decluttering can bring a sense of satisfaction and lightness, knowing that your clothing will find new purpose and bring joy to others. 5. Simple and Convenient Donating to Westport Family and Community Resource Centre's clothing bins is an easy and convenient way to give back to your community. With the bins located near The Towers Bar and Restaurant Westport, you can drop off your donations at your convenience without any hassle. Your simple act of generosity can have a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Eco-Congregation [email protected] 098-24419 https://westportfrc.ie/ Cloonmonad, County Mayo, F28 R224, Ireland https://w3w.co/buffered.hover.governess 4 November 2024 at 11:59:02

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< Back Church of the Sacred Heart Church The Church on Clare Island, built almost in the centre of the Island in the village of Kill is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was erected between 1860 and 1862 by the Rev. James B. Davis on a little plot of ground close to the Abbey. Originally there were five statues in the Church; the Sacred Heart, Our Blessed Lady, St. Joseph and two Cherubim Angels. The construction of the Church continued throughout the twentieth century with the 1920’s and 30’s proving a particularly busy time. A bell was hung in the Belfry in 1920. In 1924 a ciborium was presented by the Sacred Heart Sodality.1929 saw the procurement of a bell organ. In 1936 eight cathedral glass windows were fitted. In the same year the exterior of the Church was cemented, boundary walls were built and entrances into the Church formed. The interior of the Church was painted in 1937. Work began again in the 1950’s and 60’s. In 1954, a stained glass window, a set of vestments and a chalice were donated by Patrick Jo O’ Grady, Chicago – the chalice of Celtic design is still used regularly for mass. In 1964 and 1965 the Church was renovated extensively. A new sanctuary was added, a new roof constructed and the interior of the building was plastered. This work was completed by Pat McNamara, John O’ Malley (Lecarrow), Anthony Burns and Billy Gallagher under the supervision of the Rev. Paddy Curran (RIP). George Coleman was architect. John Ned O’ Malley donated the Alter and tabernacle in memory of his deceased parents. It is worth noting that changes brought about under Vatican 11 meant that the new alter now faced the congregation; prior to this the priest had his back to the congregation. At this time Mrs Sarah Hayes donated the Stations of the Cross to the Church in memory of her parents. Over 20 years later, extensive work was carried out under the supervision of the Rev. Patrick Mullins. The Church was rededicated in 1988. The turn of the millennium saw the restoration of the Church Bell by Marcus Sweeney and Humphrey O’ Leary, while Martin Gallagher and Brendan O’ Leary erected the bell. This work was carried out under the supervision of the Rev Carney. Sadly in 2002 a resident priest on the island was no more. In 2006, central heating was installed, the windows were stormed glazed and the St. Anthony of Padua window donated by Austin and Felicity O’ Malley. Marcus Sweeney& Co. donated three exterior doors, while Michael Scofield donated a chalice in memory of his family. The chalice is used regularly in the celebration of mass on the Island. Leo Concannon donated a chasuble in 2008. The Church has been a constant in both joyous and sorrowful occasions – christenings, communions, confirmations, marriages and funerals. The Church remains such a central focus in our community over the years due to the hard work of many – the various parish councils, readers, builders, servers, choirs, cleaners, grounds keepers but in particular all the priests who have served us so well. May this Church continue to serve its community for many more years to come, Le Cúnamh Dé. Church ​ ​ https://www.clareisland.ie/see/church-of-the-sacred-heart Strake, County Mayo, F28 D851, Ireland 4 November 2024 at 11:59:02

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back The Divine Praises Blessed be God. Blessed be His holy name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be his most Sacred Heart. Blessed be his most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy sacrament of the altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints. Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Glory Be (Doxology) - Traditional Wording Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The Gloria Patri , also known in English as the Glory Be to the Father or, colloquially, the Glory Be , is a doxology , a short hymn of praise to God in various Christian liturgies . It is also referred to as the Minor Doxology (Doxologia Minor) or Lesser Doxology , to distinguish it from the Greater Doxology, the Gloria in Excelsis Deo . The earliest Christian doxologies are addressed to the Father "through" (διὰ) the Son , or to the Father and the Holy Spirit with (μετά) the Son, or to the Son with (σύν) the Father and the Holy Spirit. The Trinitarian doxology addressed in parallel fashion to all three Divine Persons of the Trinity, joined by and (καί), as in the form of baptism, Matthew 28:19 , became universal in Nicaean Christianity , which was established as the official faith of the Church with the Edict of Thessalonica in 380. Roman Rite Latin version Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. This differs from the Greek version because of the insertion of "sicut erat in principio", which is now taken to mean "as it (glory) was in the beginning", but which seems originally to have meant "as he (the Son) was in the beginning", and echo of the opening words of the Gospel according to John : "In the beginning was the Word ". In 529, the Second Synod of Vasio ( Vaison-la-Romaine ) in Gaul said in its fifth canon that the second part of the doxology, with the words "sicut erat in principio", was used in Rome, the East, and Africa, and ordered that it be said likewise in Gaul. Writing in the 1909 Catholic Encyclopedia , Adrian Fortescue , while remarking that what the synod said of the East was false, took the synod's decree to mean that the form originally used in the West was the same as the Greek form. From about the 7th century, the present Roman Rite version became almost universal throughout the West. more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Patri Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Act of Contrition (Alternate Version) My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Previous Next

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 2025 take place starting from: Saturday 3rd May 2025 Murrisk & Lecanvey Schools at 1.00p.m. Saturday 10th May 2025 Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Schools at 1.00p.m. Saturday 17th May 2025 Quay & Gaelscoil Schools at 1.00p.m. REGISTRATION CARD Child's First name Child's Last name Date of Baptism Month Father's Name Mother's Name (Maiden) 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

History & Renovations Our church has been established on this site for over 200 years. It was built in 1813 and has evolved and changed with the times, addressing the needs of the parish as well as providing a historical and social interpretation of the times. 2024 The new doors in the Croagh Patrick oratory. The five new doors were hung by volunteers Anthony Corrigan, Brendan Conway, Mick Needham, and John Joe McDonnell. 2016 Renovation work commenced. 2015 Structural problems arose with the roof and ceilings. 2004 Major structural works were carried out to reinforce the foundations of the original church. 1990 Placing the statue of St. Patrick on top of the pedestal on the Octagon, March 1990. Watching the preparations are members of the restoration committee. L-R : Joe Berry, Westport; Liam Walsh Chairman; Fr Tony King ADM Westport; Ken Thompson sculptor; John Coffey Monumental Works; Tom Durcan; Cathal Hughes and Sean Staunton, Restoration Committee. Photographer Liam Lyons 1986 St. Mary's Church, Westport, May 1986. House originally the residence of the Gallagher family Westport and it was the property of St. Mary's parish and has returned to the ownership of the parish. It is the residence of the administrator. Photographer Liam Lyons 1973 The alter and sanctuary were remodelled. 1959 Working on St Mary's church, Westport, 1959. Photographer Liam Lyons 1958 Building recommenced to complete the 1928 church and finished in 1961. 1955 St Mary's Church Westport, 1955. before modern renovations & prepared for Procession Sunday. Jim Crawford Castlebar St Westport standing in the doorway. The residents of Westport Quay had the honour every year to decorate the front of the church. Photographer Liam Lyons 1928 A new church was planned and dedicated in 1932. 1813 The foundation stone was laid. Sep 25 Saint Marys Church Westport County Mayo • Bells • Fixing Corrosion The video depicts the severe corrosion of the fixing bolts that support the bells at Saint Mary's Church in Westport, County Mayo. The... 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Sep 18 Exploring the Rich History of St. Mary's Church, Westport: A Fascinating Journey with Barbara Rabbitte by Dr. Oliver Snr. Whyte, 10.08.2019 Welcome, history enthusiasts and curious minds, to a captivating journey through time as we unravel... Post not marked as liked Sep 12 THE DEANERY OF WESTPORT ... A little historical read... THE DEANERY OF WESTPORT. Parish of Westport. The prominent place of the parish of Westport in the... 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 You can learn more about the parish’s history by visiting this page: [click here] . Description Detached nine-bay double-height Catholic church, built 1926-32; dedicated 1932, on a cruciform plan comprising seven-bay double-height nave opening into six-bay double-height flat-roofed side aisles; single-bay (single-bay deep) double-height transepts centred on single-bay double-height tower (crossing) on a square plan opening into single-bay double-height apse (south). Completed, 1957-61, producing present composition. Renovated, 1973, with sanctuary reordered. Pitched slate roofs on a cruciform plan centred on pyramidal slate roof (tower); half-conical slate roof (south), clay ridge tiles, and cast-iron rainwater goods on slightly overhanging eaves retaining cast-iron square profile hoppers and downpipes. Drag edged rock faced limestone ashlar walls to entrance (north) front on cut-limestone chamfered plinth with limestone ashlar frontispiece in cut-limestone frame; roughcast surface finish (remainder) bellcast over rendered plinth. Round windows (clerestorey) with rendered "bas-relief" surrounds framing storm glazing over fixed-pane fittings having square glazing bars. Round-headed window openings (side aisles) with concrete sills, and rendered "bas-relief" surrounds framing storm glazing over fixed-pane fittings having leaded stained glass panels. Round-headed window openings (transepts) with concrete sills, and rendered "bas-relief" surrounds framing storm glazing over fixed-pane fittings having leaded stained glass panels. Pair of round-headed door openings to entrance (north) front with cut-limestone surrounds having stepped reveals framing timber panelled double doors. "Wheel Window" (gable) with cut-limestone surround having stepped reveals framing fixed-pane fittings having stained glass panels. Interior including vestibule (north) with reclaimed cut-limestone date stone ("1813"); paired square-headed door openings into nave with glazed timber panelled double doors having overlights; full-height interior with organ gallery (north) supporting pipe organ below stained glass "Wheel Window" (1960), terrazzo central aisle between cruciform-detailed timber pews, round-headed arcades on polished red Verona marble pillars on cut-veined grey marble plinths with barrel vaulted ceiling on cornice, round-headed chancel arch framing carpeted cut-veined white marble stepped dais to sanctuary (south) reordered, 1973, with cut-veined white marble panelled altar below inlaid cut-veined white marble "baldacchino", cut-veined white marble stepped daises to side altars with Gothic-style altars below stained glass memorial windows (1948-1981), timber boarded wainscoting (side aisles) with carved timber dado rail, and "Opus Sectile" stations (1929-31) below stained glass memorial windows (1950-1979). Street fronted with concrete flagged footpath to front. Appraisal A church erected to designs by Rudolph Maximilian Butler (1872-1943) of Kildare Street, Dublin (Irish Builder 1st April 1926, 261; 16th April 1927, 282), representing an important component of the twentieth-century built heritage of County Mayo with the architectural value of the composition confirmed by such attributes as the cruciform plan form; and the slender profile of the openings underpinning a streamlined Romanesque theme: meanwhile, aspects of the composition, in particular the "Wheel Window"-detailed frontispiece, clearly illustrate the belated completion of the church to designs by James Rupert Edward Boyd Barret (c.1904-76) with those works recalling his contemporary Catholic Church of the Descent of the Holy Ghost (1956-60) in County Cork (Irish Builder 14th June 1958, 439; 30th September 1961, 765). Having been well maintained, the form and massing survive intact together with substantial quantities of the original fabric, both to the exterior and to the arcaded interior reordered (1973) in accordance with the liturgical reforms sanctioned by the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican (1962-5) where contemporary joinery; an eye-catching "baldacchino"; opus sectile stations by Hubert McGoldrick (1897-1967) of An Túr Gloine (opened 1903), Dublin; and vibrant stained glass supplied by Earley Studios Limited (closed 1975) of Dublin; Harry Clarke Stained Glass Studios (closed 1973) of Dublin; George Campbell RHA (1917-79) of Belfast and Span; Patrick Pye RHA (1929-2018) of Dublin; and George Walsh (b. 1939) of Dublin, all highlight the considerable artistic potential of a church making an imposing visual statement overlooking the canalised Westport or Carrowbeg River: meanwhile, a reclaimed date stone ("1813") survives as an interesting relic of the Georgian Gothic church 'Erected by subscription and the strenuous exertions of the Most Revd. Oliver Kelly [1777-1834] aided by the Parishioners' which in retrospect was unjustly maligned as 'a large, lumpish, tasteless structure' (Parliamentary Gazetteer of Ireland 1846 III, 521). data from: NBHS Renovations: The Situation Today In July 2015, part of the ceiling in the side aisle collapsed falling onto the seating below.Thank God no one was injured. While examining the cause of the ceiling collapse it became apparent, after exhaustive investigations, that defects in the building were much more extensive, serious, varied and widespread. The reality is, our ‘200 year’ old Church is ‘physically a lot sicker than it looks’ with serious problems extending from the cross on top of the roof right through to the foundations in the ground. Substantial remedial works are required. The time spent investigating the problems and appropriate solutions has been worthwhile. This process has ensured that poorly planned and abortive works are avoided. The time and effort has undoubtedly saved us money. In the first instance, we have identified the most urgent works to protect your safety and secondly to protect the structure and fabric of our historic building. Accordingly, the works are now divided into four phases in line with what we think we can afford at this time. The more detailed elements of each phase are outlined under the headings below. We deeply appreciate your patience during this process.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day, he rose again from the dead. he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there, he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back The Our Father Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen . Previous Next