Westport Parish

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER: Lord Jesus, source of endless mercy transform our hearts with your bondless compassion. May we trust in your mercy for ourselves and extend it to each other. Fill us with faith, hope and love. Grant us your peace and guide us on the right path as witnesses of your mercy every day.  Amen. CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES (CONFIRMANDI) AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT: C eremony of Light on Tuesday April 14 th at 7.30pm With Fr. John Confirmation Ceremony on Thursday

NATIONAL ANNUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION PILGRIMAGE:   Knock Shrine on Sunday 19th April 2026 (10.30am–5pm). The day includes Adoration, Confessions, a keynote address "Watch with Me: The Heart of Eucharistic Adoration" by Fr Nicholas Grace, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, followed by Benediction and procession. An evening session will take place on Saturday 18th April (6–9pm) in the Basilica. All are welcome to join this special day

Monday 30th March 10.00am  Mass Westport 11.OOam            Croagh Patrick Walk (Patrick, Prayer and Pebbles)                             Gathering in the carpark. Tuesday 31st March 10.00a.m.          Mass Westport   Wednesday 1st April        10.00a.m.          Mass Westport 6.00p.m. Chrism Mass in Tuam. Bus leaving Mill St. Car Park at 4.00p.m.   Holy Thursday 2 nd  April 10.00a.m.          Morning Prayer Westport 8.00pm             Celeb

TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT: March 31 st  for all the sick and bereaved of our parish.   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 4 th   CHRISM MASS IN TUAM 1 st  APRIL:   Bus leaving from Mill Street Car Park at 4.00p.m. Contact Mary at 087-1363141   GOOD FRIDAY WESTPORT ECUMENICAL WALK OF WITNESS: Gathering at 6.00pm Holy Trinity Church, walking through tow

LENTAN PENANCE SERVICES: Sun. 22 nd  Louisburgh 7.30pm Mon.23 rd  Newport 8.pm Tues.24 th  Kilmeena 8pm Wed. 25 th  Westport 8pm.   STEWARDS NEEDED FURTHER APPEAL: Volunteers to help with various Church related ceremonies and events. If you can help please contact Fr. John 098-28871, Kevin Barrett 087-8177291, Peter Hastings 087-7770426   STATION OF THE CROSS DURING LENT: On Fridays at 7p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Westport   WESTPORT PARISH COUNCIL: Reminder the next meeting

We are deeply grateful to Rev Suzanne Cousins and the congregation at Holy Trinity Church for the generous gift of a new chasuble. This green vestment is for Mass in St Mary's Church during ordinary time. This is a thank you gift for sharing our place of worship during recent repairs at Holy Trinity. The kindness of our neighbours enriches our liturgy and reflects the unity of our two parishes in Christ. May God bless us all abundantly. Our heartfelt thanks and good wishes fr

TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT: March 24 th  for children preparing for Confirmation March 31 st  for all the sick and bereaved of our parish.   STEWARDS NEEDED: Volunteers to help with various Church related ceremonies and events. If you can help please contact Fr. John 098-28871, Kevin Barrett 087-8177291, Peter Hastings 087-7770426   STATION OF THE CROSS DURING LENT: On Fridays at 7p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Westport   WESTPORT PARISH COUNCIL: Reminder the next me

Hi Father Kenny and all in the parishes, I hope ye are all well and getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. As I write that, I find myself wondering how many people will actually think of St. Patrick himself on the day! He sure did pick a cold enough spot to do his 40 day retreat😉. I have always loved the song Hail Glorious St. Patrick and Lennie Grimes singing it is the real deal! Here we are all doing well thank God. It's really a case of taking it day by day, night

TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT: 7.00-pm -8.00pm In St. Mary’s Church Westport. Special prayer intentions. March 10 th  for children preparing for First Holy Communion & Confession. March 24 th for children preparing for Confirmation March 31 st  for all the sick and bereaved of our parish.   BABY AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Every Wednesday during School term, Westport Leisure Centre Hall 9.30am-11.00a.m.   STEWARDS NEEDED: Volunteers to help with various Church related c

A new, state-of-the-art Irish Coast Guard station in Westport, Co. Mayo. Located at Westport Quay, this 890.4sqm facility supports a 24-volunteer unit with a modern two-storey station, boat shed, and equipment storage for maritime rescues. Official Opening ceremony for the new Irish Coast Guard Station at Westport Quay, County Mayo, on Saturday March 7th, 2026 at 11:00am. The Official Opening will be performed by Minister Seán Canney, TD.

FREE ELECTRICAL RECYCLING EVENT: In Westport on Tuesday 3 rd  March, 2026 at The Boat Park, Roman Island, The Quay, from 10am – 4pm   TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT: 7.00-pm -8.00pm In St. Mary’s Church Westport. Special prayer intentions. March 3 rd for students studying for exams. March 10 th  for children preparing for First Holy Communion & Confession. March 24 th for children preparing for Confirmation March 31 st  for all the sick and bereaved of our parish.

FREE ELECTRICAL RECYCLING EVENT: In Westport on Tues, 3 rd  March, 2026 at The Boat Park, Roman Island, The Quay, from 10am – 4pm   TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT: 7.00-pm -8.00pm In St. Mary’s Church Westport. Special prayer intentions Feb 24 th  an end to war in Ukraine and troubled parts of the world . March 3 rd  for students studying for exams. March 10 th  for children preparing for First Holy Communion & Confession. March 24 th for children preparing for Conf

LENT INVITES US TO PAUSE REFLECT AND RENEW OUR FAITH: Starting with ASH WEDNESDAY A DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINANCE: Mass at 7.30am & 10.00a.m . at St. Mary’s Church With distribution of ashes. Mass in Cushlough on Tuesday evening at 7.00p.m.  and Aughagower  at 8.00p.m.     LENT PREPARING FOR EASTER:   An invitation to explore Lent Gathering in Carrowbeg House on the Thursdays of Lent 7.00p.m.- 8.00p.m  An opportunity for reflection and a richer experience of this pathway of the

FEBRUARY 8th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND AWARENESS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING. This is a call to remember that dignity, freedom and justice belong to every person, everywhere. It is also a call for collective action, prayer, education, prevention, strong support for those who are victims and renewed commitment to end modern slavery. CROAGH PATRICK THE FILM: If you would like to share your stories, memories songs and tales about Croagh Patrick. Contact croaghpatrick@atomfil

CROAGH PATRICK THE FILM: If you would like to share your stories, memories songs and tales about Croagh Patrick. Contact [email protected] See the poster and flyer for details at the back of the Church.   WORLD CANCER DAY: Small Steps, Big Impact: Physical Activity for Cancer   Risk Reduction. The Irish Cancer Prevention Network are hosting a free World Cancer Day webinar on: Wed 4th of Feb 12pm to 1.15pm   FEBRUARY 2026 POPES INTENTIONS: For children with incurable

CROAGH PATRICK THE FILM: If you would like to share your stories, memories songs and tales about Croagh Patrick. Contact [email protected] See the poster and flyer for details at the back of the Church.   TRIP TO MEDJUGORIE: Fully Escorted Trip to Medjugorie with Marian Pilgrimages-Led by Sharon O Leary. Direct flights from Knock October 21st- 28th. Spiritual Director Fr Séan Sheehy and accompanied by Fr Nelson Joseph.Complete Spiritual Programme available.7 nights’

WESTPORT PARISH APPRECIATION NIGHT: For all those involved in our Parish Pastoral Ministry Friday February 6 th at 7.00p.m. in the Castlecourt Hotel.   The   2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from 18 to 25 January : T he theme this year is “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4) As part of our local Ecumenical celebration we ALL ARE WARMLY INVITED TO: A Public Celebration of the reopeni

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320   CRIB OFFERINGS: Offerings at the Crib are in aid of UNICEF Children’s Emergency Fund. “Please help save a child this Christmas   DON’T WANT THEM? DON’T NEED THEM? RE-GIFT THEM: Westport Eco Congregation is hosting a “REGIFTING SUNDAY”  – gifts can be left In the back of St Marys Church beside the statue of St. Patr

Irish charity worker Gena Heraty has said she “prays all the time” for the men who kidnapped her in Haiti in August 2025. It has been four months since the Mayo native was held hostage from August 4 to August 29 in Haiti, where she works as an aid worker, supporting adults and children with special needs. Ms Heraty said “she wished to God” that there was another option for young men in Haiti who “get dragged into this kind of a life”, other than working for what she described