Newsletter Week Beginning 19th April 2026

Ingrid & Catherine
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CONFIRMATION CLASSES:

Congratulations to all those who were confirmed in St. Mary’s Church Westport on Thursday. Congrats also to their parents/guardians sponsors and teachers. Please continue keep them in your prayers. A special thanks to the co-ordinators and leaders of the “You shall be my Witnesses Programme” Well done everyone.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES:

Clare Island Sat 25^th April at 11.00a.m.

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

Gaelscoil & Quay Sat. 16^th May at 1.00pm

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

Kilmeena & Carrowholly Sat 30^th May at 1.00pm

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

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 1^st of April-13th of May 2026 from 7pm -9.30pm.

Telephone 1800 341 341 or email [email protected].

25 DRIVE FUNDRAISER THANK YOU:

Fundraiser held in Fahy Community Centre on Tuesday April 7, Thank you to everybody that attended for your support and generosity. The fundraiser was in aid of a charity cycle which is taking place from Dublin to Mayo on 8/9th May to raise funds for the Daisy Lodge Cong.

TOWARDS HEALING:

A Catholic Church response to Institutional Clerical/Religious Abuse. Free & Confidential Helpline & Coun selling Referral Service. Freephone

1800303416. See Notice Board for Details

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

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

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.

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

SUNFLOWER DAYS FOR HOSPICE:

Mayo Roscommon Hospice need funds raisers National Sunflower Days for Hospice on Fri & 12^th &13^th June. Contact 0949388666 email [email protected].

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 begins on this coming Tuesday 21st. 10.30 a.m (after 10 o'clock Mass}

in Carrowbeg House and for the following Tuesdays April 28^th, May 5^th, 12^th, 19^th. Since seating space is limited, it would be helpful to register at the Parish Office 09828871 on Monday. For further information Contact: [email protected] 0872360272