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.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the Gentle Walk on the Holy Mountain. Well done those who continued to the Summit. Happy Holy Week.

Wishing all our Parishioners a Joyful Easter filled with Hope and Renewal. May the risen light of Christ shine brightly in our hearts and guide us in the way of love and peace. Happy Easter from Paddington and Friends.

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   LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY: Fr. Benny McHale will conduct a study of St. Luke’s New Testament writing on   2nd & 9th April @7.30p.m. – 9.30pm Prayer Centre Knock Shrine. Contact Nicola Mitchell 094-9388100   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. VOLCATIONS SOCIETY OF ST. JOSEPH : Meeting on Monday 7th April in the Parish Centre at7.00p.m. CHRISM MASS IN TUAM 16TH APRIL:   Bus leaving from Mill Street Car Park at 4.00p.m. Contact Mary at 098-28033   MASS BOOK:  The Mass Book will be open for Jan, Feb & March 2026 on the 7th April 2025 at 10.00am   CONNAUGHT P.T.A.A.  Annual Afternoon of Prayer In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock Sunday 13th April 3pm to 6pm.   HEALING VOICES:   An evening with the Schola Cantorum Basilicae takes place in the Chapel of Reconciliation at Knock Shrine  on Friday April 11th from 8pm to 9pm. The programme will include some of the Schola’s favourite sacred music pieces, complementing the chapel’s peaceful atmosphere. Admission is free and all are welcome. See www.knockshrine.ie   for more information. THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025 PILGRIM PASSPORT: Has launched this week. It 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   WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION-POLLINATOR FRIENDLY GARDENING:  A date for your diary – Westport Eco Congregation invite you to one of their Tuesday Climate Chats – Tuesday 15th April 10-.45 – 12.15 in Carrowbeg House come and enjoy a chat with Pat Fahy – over a cup of tea Pat will inform us as to the correct plants for our pollinator friendly gardens. NEWPORT CHURCH CONCERT-THE FOUR   SEASONS: The Irish Chamber Orchestra featuring Henning Kraggerud on Violin and Aoife Nic Athlaoich on Cello will perform The Four Seasons by Vivaldi in  Newport Parish Church on Sat April 12th at 7.30pm . Tickets available from  irishchamberorchestra.com .   WESTPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY TOWN AND WESTPORT HOUSE: We invite the entire community to join us, wear something blue, bring your smiles, and show your support for autism inclusion. Meeting Point: Westport House Gates, Church Street Date: This Sunday, April 6th Time: 12:00 PM Finish at the Playground by Gracy's with tea & coffee. Let's walk together for understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.   FUNDRAISING EVENT: Saturday the 12th April 2025 from 10AM – 5PM at  Carrowbeg House for a fundraising event for Ghana. All funds will be donated to clean water projects and school facilities in Ghana. On the day you'll find quality clothes, cakes, bric a brac, shoes and handbags for sale, and a great raffle prizes. Your support is greatly appreciated.    PRAYER FOR THE 6TH WEEK OF LENT: Heavenly Father, as we journey through this holy season, guide our hearts to receive Your love and grace. Strengthen our faith, deepen our hope and increase our love for others. May we reflect on the sacrifice of Your Son, and prepare our spirits for the joy of resurrection. Amen. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Liam Fahy, “Gate Lodge” The Quay.

Intro and Window 1 Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour 1 Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 2 Our Lady Of Lourdes 3 St. Jarlath 4 St. Francis of Assisi 5 St. Oliver Plunkett 6 Our Lady of Knock 7 The Lamentation of Christ 8 Christ the Redeemer 9 Sacred Heart 10 Immaculate Conception 11 Madonna and Child 12 The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin 13 St. Patrick 14 The Crown of Thornes 15 The Crucifixion 16 Archangel Michael 17 St. Elizabeth 18 St. Therese 19 St. Brigid 20 St. Joseph the Worker

Westport Autism Friendly Town is delighted to partner with  Westport House in celebrating World Autism Month with a community walk on Sunday, April 6th at 12:00 PM. The walk will begin at the main gates of Westport House on Church Street, bringing together families, friends, and supporters in a show of solidarity and inclusion. Participants will make their way through the scenic grounds to the playground beside Gracy's, where tea and coffee will be served. We invite the entire community to join us in this celebration — wear blue, bring your smiles, and show your support for autism inclusion. Event Details: 📍 Meeting Point: Westport House Gates, Church Street 📅 Date: Sunday, April 6th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM 🎉 Finish: Playground by Gracy's with tea & coffee We are especially grateful to Westport House for kindly sponsoring this event, helping us create a welcoming and supportive experience for everyone. Let's walk together for understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.

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   LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY: Fr. Benny McHale will conduct a study of St. Luke’s New Testament writing on   2nd & 9th April @7.30p.m. – 9.30pm Prayer Centre Knock Shrine. Contact Nicola Mitchell 094-9388100   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. JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIM PASSPORT OFFICIAL LAUNCH ON WED.MARCH 26 TH AT 4P.M. IN MURRISK: Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Knock are three well-known Irish sanctuaries that have offered hope to pilgrims across the generations. With the Pilgrim Passport initiative, we invite you to make pilgrimage to all three shrines in the Jubilee Year 2025. When you have completed all of them you can receive a special commemorative, Jubilee Medal. For more details visit www.pilgrimpassport.ie     wwwcroaghpatrick.org                  www.knockshrine.ie      WESTPORT LIONS CLUB:  Warmly invites all senior citizens to join us for the March Senior Citizens Party, today at the Westport Order of Malta Hall @ 3:00 PM. CHRISM MASS IN TUAM 16TH APRIL:  Bus leaving from Mill Street Car Park at 4.00p.m. Contact Mary at 098-28033   MASS BOOK:  The Mass Book will be open for Jan, Feb & March 2026 on the 7th April 2025 at 10.00am   FÁLITE CUPPA : Our next Fáilte Cuppa is in Carrowbeg House today after 11.00a.m. Mass in St. Mary’s. HOUSE CALLS: Fr. John will do his calls during the week.   WESTPORT COMMUNITY GAMES :  Athletics event taking place at The Sports Park, Horkan's Hill at 10am Sunday 6th April from ages 4 to 15. Fun and games, €5 entry per child.  Parking at Scoil Phádraig. Email  [email protected]      WESTPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY TOWN: and Westport House are celebrating World Autism Month with a community walk on Sunday, April 6th at 12:00 PM.Meeting Point: Westport House Gates, Church StreetDate: Sunday, April 6thTime: 12:00 PM  Finish: Playground by Gracy's with tea & coffeeLet's walk together for understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.   COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRÍ ÉIREANN : Spring Concert at Westport Town Hall on Friday 4th April at 8pm. A celebration of Irish music, song and dance with emerging musicians from the local Westport Comhaltas branch.   MOTHER’S DAY PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we gather today to honour and celebrate the gift of mothers in our lives. We thank You for their love, sacrifices, and unwavering support. Bless all mothers with strength, joy, and peace. May they feel cherished and appreciated today and always. We also remember those who have lost their mothers or those who long to be mothers, and we ask for Your comfort and grace upon them. May Your love shine through our families as we reflect on the beauty and gift of motherhood. Amen   THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025 PILGRIM PASSPORT:  Has launched this week. It 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

Fr. John Kenny launching the Pilgrim Passport at Croagh Patrick The Jubilee Year 2025 Pilgrim Passport is an initiative designed to encourage people to undertake pilgrimages to three significant holy sites in Ireland. Here's a breakdown: * Purpose: * It's designed to encourage Pilgrims to visit visits Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg, and Knock Shrine during the Jubilee Year 2025, which is themed "Pilgrims of Hope." * The initiative aims to provide people with an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal. * How it works: * Pilgrims can obtain the passport 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. * Key sites: * Croagh Patrick (Co. Mayo) * Lough Derg (Co. Donegal) * Knock Shrine (Co. Mayo) * Where to find more information. * www.pilgrimpassport.ie * www.croaghpatrick.org * www.knockshrine.ie In essence, it's a way to participate in the Jubilee Year 2025 by making a pilgrimage to these important Irish spiritual locations. Sunset at Croagh Patrick