STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT:

Starting on Friday 7th March at 7.00p.m in St. Mary’s Church Westport.

ORDER OF MALTA:

Tuesday 4th March at 7.00p.m. Pancake Party.

Please support.

WESTPORT ACTIVE REITREMENT:

Lunch in Wyatt Hotel at 1. 30p.m. March 17th 

Contact Maureen at 087-6542445.

MAYO RECOVERY COLLEGE. MARCH. 

Room P105 ATU Castlebar & Online

Mental Health and Wellbeing Modules

Please check notice board for further details.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH WESTPORT:

Is closed for repairs. Church of Ireland services until further notice are in St. Mary’s Church Westport

Sundays at 12.00noon Wednesdays at 10.30a.m.

Enquiries:  083-8003233

St. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT:  Are hosting a fund-raising concert on behalf of Holy Trinity Church, here are the details below.

WE WELCOME DUBLIN CITY CHORAL UNION PRESENTING:

A Lunchtime Recital in aid of Holy Trinity Church

No Ticket Charge, retiring collection will be in aid of parish funds, at 1.30p.m. Sunday 2nd March 2025

St. Mary’s Church Westport Accompanied by John Dexter.

LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY:

Fr. Benny McHale will conduct a study of St. Luke’s New Testament writing on Wed. 19th March, 26, Mar. 2nd & 9th April @7.30p.m. – 9.30pm Prayer Centre Knock Shrine. Contact Nicola Mitchell 094-9388100

Monthly House Calls

Fr John will do his usual monthly calls during the week.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday March 5th

Lent is a 40-day period of reflection and preparation in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter. It emphasizes three key practices: Praying, which deepens one's relationship with God: Fasting, which encourages self-discipline and spiritual focus; and Giving, which fosters compassion and generosity towards others especially Towards The Annual Trocaire Lenten Appeal. Together, these practices help us grow in faith, hope and love. This prepares us for the Holy Week and Easter celebration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.

SUNDAY MARCH 2ND DAY OF PRAYER FOR TEMPERANCE:

Dear God, Grant us strength and wisdom today as we seek temperance in all things. Help us to make good choices and live lives of moderation, fostering peace within ourselves and our communities. Guide our hearts and actions toward a life of balance and gratitude.

We make this prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

A PRAYER FO POPE FRANCIS:

Heavenly Father, we pray for Pope Francis in his time of illness. Grant him strength, comfort, and healing. Surround him with Your love and peace. Guide the hands of those who nurse and care for him. May he feel the support of our prayers and the warmth of our hearts We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

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 further helping us avail of a tax reclaim by filling out a CHY Form. We have posted out 350 such requests from Westport Presbytery. Please consider returning the completed forms in the weekend offertory collection or the presbytery office or the wooden box for offerings at the Mall or James Street entrance to St Mary’s Church, Westport. Thanks again for your ongoing support of the parish.

HOPE SPACE:

Hope Space CLG provides a free one-to-one listening service for children and young people (4-17 years old) who are impacted by grief caused by bereavement. See hopespace.ie, contact Áine at [email protected] or call 091 342566/087 4667506 for more details.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2025:

Bookings are now open for Order of Malta International Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Dates are 30th April to 5th May 2025.  For more information please phone Brian 0872994567 or email [email protected]

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMS OF HOPE 2025:

The Pilgrims Prayer Card is available at the back of the Church, also you might like to avail of a copy of ‘Patrick’s Path, A Spiritual Guide’ for those who wish to make a Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick.

Jubilee 2025 Pilgrim Passport  for Pilgrims to Lough Derg, Croagh Patrick & Knock also available at the back of the Church.