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Newsletter Week Beginning 12th April 2026

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:

Ceremony of Light on Tuesday April 14th at 7.30pm

With Fr. John Confirmation Ceremony on Thursday April 16th at 12 Noon with Archbishop Francis Duffy

Please keep our Confirmandi in your special prayer

Intentions.

 

SATURDAY 10.00A.M. MASS OFFERT0RY COLLECTION:

For those unable to attend the 6.30p.m. Saturday evening Mass or the 11.00a.m. Sunday Morning Mass, thank you for supporting our Local Church and Parish at the Offertory Collection at the 10.00a.m Mass on Saturday Morning.

 

DEMENTIA:

The course is called Insights into Dementia, Informing and Empowering Family Carers by providing Positive and Practical Training for Carers of family Members with Dementia.TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar from the 1st of April-13th of May 2026 from 7pm -9.30pm.    Telephone 1800 341 341 or email [email protected].

 

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND BASIC SPANISH LESSONS:

Contact Roberta at 083 1805166


BLESSING OF MOTOR BIKES:  Sunday 12th April at 1.00pm at Lecanvey Church.

 

MASS BOOK 2027:  Opens on Monday 13th April 2026 for January – June 2027.

 

TRIP TO MEDJUGORJE:

Fully Escorted Trip to Medjugorje with Marian Pilgrimages-Led by Sharon O Leary. Direct flights from Knock October 21st- 28th. Spiritual Director Fr Séan Sheehy and accompanied by Fr Nelson Joseph. Contact Sharon 086 0523014 


LOCAL CHARITY EVENT:

Could you take on 7,000 steps a day throughout April? Walk anywhere, anytime, and help support Family Carers Ireland while raising awareness for carers nationwide. Sign up at www.familycarers.ie/get-involved

 

CHILDREN’S ROSARY:

At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 12th April at 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please call or text: 086 3895771 www.ChildrensRosary.org

 

 

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

 

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.

 

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 welcome to join this special day of prayer and renewal.

 

CAMP VERITAS: 

The annual residential Faith & Fun Camp takes place this year in Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare. June 23rd – 28th inc. 2026. Camp Veritas is a one week sleep away pilgrimage experience serving up to 200 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 years and supported by up to 100 volunteers. The recipe is 'play and pray', with a full immersion in the Catholic Faith through sacraments and fun activities. A bus will run from the West with collection points at Westport, Castlebar, Claremorris, Tuam and Athenry. To find out more or to book your place parents should contact Fr Mark 093 24250 or [email protected] or check out www.campveritasireland.org for further details

 

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


EASTER UPDATE:

Gena Heraty has shared an Easter message from Haiti, please see the details on our parish website www.westportparish.ie


Please remember in your prayers:

Aly Malone, Chestnut Grove

Maureen O’Leary, Glen, Clare Island

Gerry Murphy, Quay Road.

Michael Duffy, Upper Kilsallagh.

Eileen Molloy, Slinaun, Clogher.

Rest in peace.

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