Newsletter Week Beginning 3rd May 2026

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES:

Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Sat 9^th May at 1.00p.m.

Gaelscoil & Quay Saturday 16^th May at 1.00pm

Lecanvey/Murrisk Saturday 23^rd May at 1.00p.m.

Kilmeena & Carrowholly Saturday 30^th May at 1.00pm

Inisturk Saturday June 13^th June at 11.00a.m.

CHILDRENS ROSARY:

Rosary at St. Mary’s Church, Westport Sun. 10^th 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 accompanied by parent/guardian.

CAMP VERITAS:

Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare. June 23rd – 28th

Camp Veritas is a one week sleep away pilgrimage experience serving up to 200 young people ages of 12 and 17 years & supported by up to 100 volunteers. The recipe is 'play & pray', with a full immersion in the Catholic Faith through sacraments & fun activities.

Bus collection points at Westport, Castlebar, Claremorris, Tuam and Athenry.

Contact Fr Mark 093 24250 or [email protected] or check out www.campveritasireland.orgs

SUNFLOWER DAYS FOR HOSPICE:

Mayo Roscommon Hospice need fund raisers for National Sunflower Days,

Contact Sharon 086 0523014

KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Are you passionate about exploring your faith and sharing it with the younger generation? You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith. Visit.www.knockshrinei.e for more details.

ECO CONGREGATION:

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, benefits wildlife and can even lock away carbon below the ground

BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP:

Every Wednesday during school term, Westport Leisure Centre Hall 9.30a.m. – 11.00a.m.

WALKING WITH THE BEREAVED: 

A call to service “Each of us, by virtue of our Baptism, has been called to serve the Lord Jesus in some way or other” Archbishop Francis Duffy. Training in Funeral Ministry. A call to support, is an initiate of the Tuam Diocesan Funeral Resource Team. The Church recommends that when no Priest or Deacon is available for the removal from the Funeral Home or the home of the deceased and graveside prayers in the cemetery, then a lay person can preside. You are invited to nominate someone whom you believe fulfils the role. See the details on the information leaflet.

NOMINATION FORMS TO BE RETURNED BY 1^ST JUNE 2026 AT THE PRESBYTERY, SOUTH MALL, WESTPORT

There will be a information evening at Westport Plaza Hotel on Tuesday 9^th June at 7.00 p.m.

MISSION APPEAL:

Volunteers from the Vincentian Lay Missionaries will join us for Mass on 9/10th May. They wish to tell us about the work of the Vincentian Sisters and Fathers that they have worked with and continue to support. They will be appealing for your help with their African projects.

PREPARATION FOR PENTECOST: 

A stimulating presentation on film of the riches of the Catholic story with knowledge and in colourful presentation.  It is rooted in friendship with the story of Jesus Christ. This series continues after 10am Mass. in Carrowbeg House on May 5^th, 12^th, 19^th.  

Contact: [email protected]  0872360272

RECENT ANNUAL APPEALS:

St. Patrick’s Day, Migrant’s services, €2397.

Good Friday “Holy Places” €3468.

Trocaire €7900.

Thanks for your ongoing generosity.

EASTER PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, on these Easter Days, we rejoice in the Resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Grant us renewed faith, hope and love as we walk in the light of the empty tomb. May the joy of Easter fill our hearts, strengthen our spirit and lead us to share your love among us. We give you thanks for new beginnings, for forgiveness and for the promise of eternal life in Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG:

Friday 29^th May – 31st May Contact 087-7401391

Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00a.m.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:

Sunday 3^rd May Archbishop Francis Duffy will lead the Pilgrimage.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Cora Scullane, Murrisk & Dublin

John Horkan, Reading UK & formerly Deerpark East & Carrabawn.