Newsletter week beginning 1st August 2026

KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME:                                                                       

Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others

You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details.

MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB:

In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month Aug 5^th) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706.

CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT:

Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required.

WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00a.m.

July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street. FREE! All welcome

PIONEER and FRIENDS PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 5TH August 2026.  Hotel Agena 5 nights Full Board 925.00 PER PERSON.  (INSURANCE Extra).

 Departs Shannon Airport on 5th August -Bus from Knock Airport.  Spiritual Director Fr Joe Delaney.  please contact Fr Joe Delaney 087 6660408 or

Michael Rattigan 087 2929372

FR. BILL RETREAT:

5 Day Silent Faith Renewal & Healing retreat

Mon.28^th Sept – Fri 2^nd Oct. 2026. The Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal.

For further info Contact Roisín 086-893 7399

MONTHLY CALLS

Fr John will make his usual visits during the week please God.

SHELTERED IN GOD’S LOVE:

The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from 13 to 21 August 2026. Daily ceremonies, with guest speakers, take place at 3pm and 8pm. Daily Workshops at 12.45pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for more details.

POPES INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST:

Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to

build community

BANK DETAILS:    Acc Name:   Westport Parish

BIC:                        IPBSIE2D

IBAN:                    IE83IPBS99072933204684

REMINDER OF CHILDREN’S ROSARY:

At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 9^th August 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: 086 389 5771.

MÍLE BUÍOCHAS!!

We give thanks for a blessed Garland Friday, Reek Saturday and Reek Sunday. We give thanks first and foremost to God for the pilgrims on to the mountain.

We give thanks to all who participated in the pilgrimage and all those who made it possible again this year and specially dedicated to prayer for Road Safety and World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. A special thanks to all the Stewards who assisted on the Summit, Croagh Patrick Path Team, Mayo Mountain Rescue and all the Mountain Rescue Teams. Order of Malta, Coastguard, An Gárda Síochána Community Doctor and Air Corps, Murrisk Development Association and all the MDA Volunteers. Local land owners and all in the local community Murrisk, Tiernacroagha and Lecanvey.

Mayo County Council and the Civil Defence. Thanks also to our sacristans and secretaries at St Mary’s and St Patrick’s Churches in Westport and Lecanvey,

Archbishop Francis Duffy, and all the Priests who assisted on the mountain throughout the weekend. As well as the Catholic Communications Office and members of the Media. Go mbeirimid go leir be oar an am seo aris.

Comhghairdeas! Maigh Eo Abú Up Mayo!

Congratulations to the Mayo team and management on winning the All-Ireland! After years of heartache their hard work, determination and teamwork have truly paid off. The dedication shown throughout the campaign has been exceptional and their achievement is richly deserved. Thanks for bringing The Sam Maguire Cup back home to Mayo after a long absence! GRMA

WESTPORT CREDIT UNION:

Come celebrate the official opening of our newly refurbished Westport office! Friday, 7 August from 11am – 1pm Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to celebrating with you on the day! Everyone Welcome.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Should anyone need assistance of SVP. Contact SVP Westport on

 087-9334960