Newsletter Week Beginning 10th May 2026

Prayer before Exams

Loving God, be with me now as I

prepare for my exams. Thank you

or the many talents & gifts you

have given me and for

the opportunity of education. Calm my

nerves and anxiety, help me to

remember all that I have studied, to

express it clearly and to answer

the questions to the very best that

I can. Holy Spirit, sit with me in

my exam - and always. Amen.

A Students Prayer

Father, please clear my mind and

give me the understanding and

knowledge that comes only from

you. Bless me as I take this exam

and bring the information that

I've studied to mind when it is

needed in this exam. Grant me

favour as I begin this test. I ask

this in Jesus name. Amen.

Wishing all students the best of luck in their exams.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES:

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.

MISSION APPEAL:

We welcome Volunteers from the Vincentian Lay Missionaries who are joining us for Mass on this 9/10th May. They wish to tell you about the work of the Vincentian Sisters and Fathers that they have worked with and continue to support and appeal for your help with their African projects. We keep them in our special prayer intentions and offer them our generous support.

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.

PIONEER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:

5 Nights from Shannon Airport on 5^th August. For further details contact Fr. Delaney on 0876660408

PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION:

Are holding an information /consultation meeting in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine, on Wednesday 13th May 7:30pm to 9:30pm Liam O Dwyer who is assisting the Board of Directors with the development of the Association will facilitate the meeting.

AUGHAGOWER MAKERS MARKET:

Aughagower Community Centre starting 22^nd May 10.30a.m. to 2.00p.m.

THE WESTPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN 

Plant sale located behind the Quay Community Centre. Sunday 17^th May 12.00p.m. to 3.00p.m.

All are welcome to pop down and see what we are up to. Proceeds from this plant sale allows us to buy more seeds and equipment needed to keep this project going. Thank you.

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.

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.

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 12^th, 19^th.  Contact: [email protected]  0872360272

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.

CAMP VERITAS:

Clongowes wood college, Clane, Co. Kildare.

June 23rd – 28^th a pilgrimage for 200 young people ages 12-17. Bus collection points at Westport, Castlebar, Claremorris, Tuam and Athenry. Contact Fr Mark 093 24250 or [email protected] or check out www.campveritasireland.orgs

WESTPORT LIONS CLUB:

Westport Lions Club is planning a trip to Knock on Sunday 24th May. All welcome! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brendan at 086 8434867 or Elaine at 087 2380121 to register your interest. Our next meeting takes place at Clew Bay Hotel on Tuesday 12th May at 8pm. New members always welcome.

KNOCK SHRINE:

The annual Mass for Organ Donors and their family’s take’s place on Sunday, May 17th at 12pm in Knock Basilica. All are welcome.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Ann Cannon, James Street.

Myra Glavey, Fr. Angelus Park.

Sarah O’Duffy, Rosbeg.

John Doherty, Clareview.

Mark Jennings, Tullamore