Westport Parish

No Mow May is one of the easiest ways to help the environment – letting wildflowers like daisies, dandelions and clovers grow while supporting bees and butterflies. (Even small wild patches add up to make a huge difference to nature.) Approximately 97% of flower-rich meadows have been lost since the 1930s, and with them, vital food and habitat needed by wildlife. But your garden can help! A healthy lawn with some longer grass and wildflowers helps to tackle pollution, benefit

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Sat 9th May at 1.00p.m. Gaelscoil & Quay Saturday 16th May at 1.00pm Lecanvey/Murrisk Saturday 23rd May at 1.00p.m. Kilmeena & Carrowholly Saturday 30th May at 1.00pm Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. CHILDRENS ROSARY: Rosary at St. Mary’s Church, Westport Sun. 10th May at 10.30am before 11.00am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Sat 9th May at 1.00p.m. Gaelscoil & Quay Saturday 16th May at 1.00pm Lecanvey/Murrisk Saturday 23rd May at 1.00p.m. Kilmeena & Carrowholly Saturday 30th May at 1.00pm Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. CHILDRENS ROSARY: Rosary at St. Mary’s Church, Westport Sun. 10th May at 10.30am before 11.00am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be

On Thursday 30th of April we will host our 5th Autism Resource & Educational Fair at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. This year our fair themed "Explore, Learn, Connect," designed to provide the wider community with valuable information and services during the Autism month of Acceptance and Inclusion. There will be exhibitors offering educational materials, therapeutic services, sensory products, assistive technologies, recreational programs, sup

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CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Congratulations to all those who were confirmed in St. Mary’s Church Westport on Thursday. Congrats also to their parents/guardians sponsors and teachers. Please continue keep them in your prayers. A special thanks to the co-ordinators and leaders of the “You shall be my Witnesses Programme” Well done everyone. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Clare Island Sat 25 th April at 11.00a.m. Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Sat 9 th May at 1.00p.m. Gaelscoil

Confirmation Day Gaelscoil 16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Scoil Phadraig16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Scoil Phadraig16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Quay School16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Brackloon16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Drummin16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Lecanvey 16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Murrisk 16th April 20026

Presentation of Diplomas in Catechetics; Carrowbeg House by Archbishop Francis Duffy. Victoria Reilly; Sandra Reilly; Tatiana Hojda; Catherine Kirby, Faustina Reidy; Stephen Blendell. Missing: Andrea Reilly-Doherty; Angela Gillespie; Laura Jordan.

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.