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   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  westport@communitygames.eu      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

Intro and Window 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

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. Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1.1stAnniversary: Tony O’Malley, Belclare . 2. Frances & Tony Derrig, Moyhastin. 3. John & Colette O’Brien & DFM. Streamstown. 4. Martin & Kathleen Gallagher, Carnaclay 5. Kim & Padraig Hughes, Rosbeg & Padraig & Maire Hughes, Castlebar Road. 6. Tony & Maura Scott, Carrowholly 7. Kathleen Moogan, Mill Road. Westport Friday 10.00a.m. 1.Matt & Maura Beckett, son Kevin & DFM. St. Mary’s Crescent. 2. Marlene Davies, Newport Road. 3. Peg & Tom McLoughlin, Altamont Street. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. 1.Martin & Catherine Devane, son Padraig Maura & Paddy Fleming & DM of Duggan, Devane & Fleming families. Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. 1.Jimmy Walsh & grandson Christopher Mc Nally 2. Jim & Bridget Walsh, Pat & Rose & Joe Treacy & DFM Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. 1.Fr. James Kelly, Octagon 2.Mick Grady 3. Thomas Lavelle Westport Monday 10.00a.m. 1.Kay & Martin Curry, James St & DFM. 2.Mary, Joseph, Barry & Pauline Gilmartin 3.D.M. of Westport Textiles & D.M. of Residence of Castebar St. Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Peggy Kearney, Cloona Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Mind: John Moran, Cluain Ard. Lecanvey Saturday 8.00p.m. 1.Bridget & Alfie Kelly, Mullagh 2.Nonie & Henry Joe Gill, Thornhill 3.Paddy Needham & remembering his wife, Mary. 4.Austin, Josie & Frank O’Donnel & son John Francis Westport: 10.00a.m. Saturday 29th March 2025 Saturday 29th March 2025 1. Tom & Mary Halloran, Louisburgh & D.M. of Halloran & Connor families. 2. Hugh & Sabina Doyle, Demense & DM of Doyle & Geraghty families. 3. Micheal John & Kate O’Toole Inishturk, sons Paddy & James & daughtes Alice & Betey 4 Betey O’Toole, Inishturk Westport: Friday 10.00a.m. 1. Kathleen Ferry, Carrabawn 2. John & Myra Kennedy. 3. Clarrie & Barbary Horan, The Paddock & Bridie Horan, Castlebar Street. 4. Mar & Rita O’Donnell, Castlebar St. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. 1. Paddy Nolan, Celtic Court. 2. P.J. Kelly & Grainne Kelly. Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. 1. John Tom & Mona Navin, Quay Road. 2. Alfred & Bridget Salmon & Ligita Rulinskate . 3. P.J. & Kathleen Kelly & DFM. Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. 1. Whelan, O’Connor, Gibbons & Burke families 2. John J. & Bridget Walsh & Fr. Jim Walsh & DFM Westport Monday 10.00a.m. 1. Nora & Peter Murphy, Fr. Angelus Pk. 2. Broddie & Nora Geraghty, sons John & Joe 3. John & Jean Higgins, Towneyeamon Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. 1stAnniversary: Anne Shackleton & remembering her husband Geoffrey, Lodge Road. Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. 1st Anniversaries: 1 Margie Coghlan, Ardmore. 2. John Mc Donnell, Ballinlough Lecanvey: 8.00p.m. Saturday 22nd March 2025 No Intentions Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 22nd March 2025 1. Larry Duane Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1. D.M. of Hannick & Fahy families. 2. Deirdre Hughes, New Road. 3. Stephen Walsh, Deerpark East. 4. Michael Cafferty 5. John Judge & Louie Fitzmaurice 6. Nicky Lambert (Snr) and son Nicholas & DFM. 7. Fr. Micheál Mac Gréil Westport Friday 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. Katie, Annie & Jimmy Durkin, Davitt Terrace & DFM. Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. 1.Maureen & Jim Lavin & DFM 2. Rory Mc Nally, St. Mary’s Crescent & Perth Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. 1. Renee Moane & DFM.Carrabawn 2. D.M. of Kearns family, Carrabawn & D.M. of King family, Castlebar Street. Westport St. Patrick's Day 11.00a.m. Fr. James O’Grady Westport Sunday 16th 11.00a.m. Months Minds: Margaret Fair-Flynn, Deerpark East Anne Coffey, Altamont Streeth Drummin Saturday 8.00p.m. Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1.Frank Gill, Horkans Hill 2. Sal Horkan, Belclare. 3. Hugh & Sal Mc Caffrey & DFM. 4. Carmel Morrin 5. Mary & Jim Mulhern & D.M.of Murphy, Mulhern & Sheridan families Lecanvey Saturday 8,00p.m. 1.Months Mind: Eleanor Shannon 2. Michael & Nora Mc Neill, KIlsallagh & DFM. 3. Stephen O’Reilly, Murrisk, 20th Anniv. 4. Paddy & Maud Foy, Murrisk & DFM Lecanvey Saturday 8.00p.m. Months Mind: Eleanor Shannon. 2.Michael & Nora McNeill, Kilsallagh & DFM. 3.Stephen O’Reilly, Murrisk 20th Anniversary. Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Agnes Sheridan, Reek View Terrace

Community & Spiritual Connection Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims Passport Offical Launch by Bishop Fintan Monaghan Westport Parish Newsletter 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... St. Mary's Church Stained Glass Windows Intro and Window 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... 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

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 Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims Passport Offical Launch by Bishop Fintan Monaghan Pilgrims of Hope 2025 0 min read 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Westport Parish Newsletter 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 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 St. Mary's Church Stained Glass Windows Intro and Window 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... History 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