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
MAYO CANCER SUPPORT (ROCK ROSE HOUSE)
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION:
Will be holding their annual church gate collection in the area, on the weekend of May 10th & 11th We would appreciate your continued support for this local charity, that offers free emotional support to all affected by cancer and their families, www.mayocancersupport.ie
If anyone can volunteer to assist with the collections, please contact Rose 083 489 0754
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS SUNDAY:
Heavenly Father, guide young hearts to your call. Bless those discerning their vocation, whether to priesthood, religious life, or lay missionary service. Inspire us to support and pray for all, that they may follow your divine plan with faith, hope, and love. May your will be done in all our lives. Amen.
DEFECTIVE CONCRETE BLOCK (DCB) SUPPORT GROUP:
Homeowner led initiative, wishes to create emotional support for Widowed / Divorced / Separated / Single property owners in Mayo affected by Pyrite / DCB, navigating this process alone. This will be an independent and confidential support group. All expressions of interest welcome, please contact Anne on: 089 2666389.
NEED TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT FOR FREE: Send a jpeg poster and a short piece of text to [email protected] Mayo PPN will share it with our 1,200 plus Community Groups www.mayoppn.ie
BEREAVEMENT COURSE:
There will be a 4-week Bereavement Programme, aimed at helping those who are struggling after the death of a loved one, taking place in St John’s Rest & Care Centre, Knock Shrine starting on Thursday 8th May - 29th It will run over 4 Thursday nights, from 8-9.30pm. Contact Monica Morley on 094-9375320.
DARE TO HOPE YOUNG ADULT FAITH GATHERING:
Event for 18- to 30-year-olds, Speaker Fr. Conor McDonagh, Saturday, June 14th 2025 in Youth Village, Knock Shrine 9.30a.m. – 5.30pm. Info. Contact Emer at
087-7779879
MEMOIR WRITING AT WESTPORT LIBRARY:
17th May 12-2pm The workshop will be given by Local author Nicola Lavelle. To book Ph.098-25747
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES:
Congratulations to all the 2nd class girls and boys to their parents/guardians and teachers who are celebrating First Holy Communion during May.
Please keep them all in your prayer intentions.
A PRAYER FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN:
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of this special celebration, when these children receive Jesus in Holy Communion. Bless them with your love, grace, and peace. Fill their hearts with joy and gratitude. May they always feel close to Jesus, who loves them so completely and unconditionally. Help them to grow in faith, hope and love. Guide them to live as true disciples of your son. Bless their families, teachers, and all who support them, so that they may nurture their faith and encourage their spiritual journey. May their First Holy Communion be the start of a lifelong friendship with Jesus. May they always cherish his presence in their lives. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen.
WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION-GROW YOUR OWN HERBS:
Westport Eco Congregation invite you to our final Tuesday Climate Chat before we take a break for the summer. Next Tuesday 13th May at 10-.45 – 12.15 in Carrowbeg House Chris Smith will give you tips and advice on growing your own Herbs. Come and enjoy a chat with Chris over a cup of tea and he answer your questions and give advice as to what you need to do to have your own supply of herbs in your garden or window sill! Free admission.
JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMS OF HOPE 2025.PILGRIM PASSPORT:
This joint Pilgrim Passport collaboration between Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Knock Shrine is proving to be very popular for Pilgrims around Ireland and overseas. Last weekend on Saturday morning Fr Richard Gibbons PP & Rector of Knock Shrine lead a group of Pilgrims from Knock Shrine on Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. On last Sunday, Fr John Kenny Adm. Westport, with many others joined in the Annual Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. On the May Bank holiday Monday Fr John led a group of fifty Pilgrims from around Westport who took part in the One-day Retreat on Lough Derg. On last Tuesday Fr La Flynn PP & Prior of Lough Derg led a group of his Lough Derg Island Staff on Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. They were the first of our group to officially receive their commemorative Jubilee lapel pins! You can pick up a Pilgrim Passport at your local Church or download it from www.pilgrimpassport You can get your Croagh Patrick Pilgrim Passport Stamp at the Presbytery Westport, The Murrisk Community Café or The Hut at the Foot. Put you best foot forward.
WE REMEMBER ALL WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY:
Christopher Gavin, Ashwood Glade.
Geraldine Forrestal, Deerpark East.
Mary Gannon, London & formerly Knockboy, Kilmeena, sister of Maureen Cremins, Ballinrobe Road.
Charles O Malley, Clare Island
Geraldine Forrestal, Deerpart East
Fr. Tommy Lyons, Ballybourke, Ayle, Aughagower.
Mary Grady (nee Walsh) Letterbrock, Drummin & late of Lanmore, Aughagower.
Mary Coffey (nee McKeown) Ottawa, Canada & late of Monument Hill, Sister of the late D.F. McKeown, St. Mary’s Crescent.
Sandi Rogers (nee Barnes) ‘Lickfinn’Cullen, Kilsallagh & late of Hartgrove, Dorset.
Patrick Kilcoyne, Kilsallagh.
