Newsletter Week Beginning 21st June 2026
- Ingrid & Catherine
- Jun 19
- 3 min read
BAKE SALE & RAFFEL:
In Carrowbeg House, on Sunday 21st after the 11am mass for our youth in St Mary's Parish. Funds raised will subsidise Camp Veritas fees in Clongowes College for our teen Campers attending later this month.
MASS, TALKS AND EUCHARISTIC HEALING:
An evening with Rev Fr Prince, SJ. in St Oliver Plunkett Church. Renmore, Galway. H91 PX95. on Friday July 10th from 4pm to 8pm.Confessions available before Mass. All are welcome. Any enquiries to Dympna on 087 2302681
GRÁSTA:
Is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre-Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church.
We are holding pre-Marriage courses on the following dates:
13th - 15th November 2026
26th - 28th February 2027
THE POPE’S INTENTIONS:
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace,
encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY:
At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 14th July 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 Phone or text: 086 3895771.
ST. PATRICK’S 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG:
Bus departs from St. Mary’s Church Westport at 8.00am. on Friday 26th June. For booking contact Margaret at 087-7401391
DRUMMIN NATIONAL SCHOOL:
Drummin N.S. has closed this week after 177 Years of Primary School Education. We appreciate all the generations of dedication to learning. We are grateful to the Teachers, Pupils, Parents, Staff and Boards of Management. We honour the memory of loyal service to our local Parish and Community. Though the doors close for the last time, the light of knowledge, the gifts and talents of present and past Pupils are a lasting legacy among us. We pray a blessing on the School Principal Ms Katie McGarrigle, the children, families, staff, Board of Management and friends of Drummin N.S. Go néiri libh Go léir le Cúnamh Dé.
CHARITY WALK ON CLARE ISLAND:
The 2026 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island will take place on Saturday, July 20th. The 2026 beneficiary charities are The Irish Cancer Society and Pancreatic Cancer Ireland, both of which provide vital services and supports to individuals and families affected by cancer. Entry is by a donation of €50, or by raising a minimum of €50 in sponsorship per person. This includes return ferry travel from Roonagh Pier, as well as optional complimentary bus transfer from Castlebar and Westport. For further information or to register, contact: Pat: 087 2931960, Joe on 087 2338570, Email: [email protected] or log onto www.idonate.ie/kciwalks for full information.
MONTHLY SENSORY FRIENDLY MASS:
Takes place at 12.30pm on Sun, June 28th in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine. Ph Nicola 094 93 88100.
SUNDAY JUNE 21st DAY FOR LIFE: Each year the bishops’ Conferences of Ireland, Scotland and England & Wales come together to mark a different theme to celebrate ‘Day for Life’, which this year falls on 21 June, Father’s Day. At their recent meeting, the bishops announced the theme for the joint 2026 Day for Life message as: “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb” – Reflecting on the humanity of the unborn and acknowledging, with compassion, the deep grief experienced by parents who lose a child before or shortly after birth. The bishops said, “Parenthood is a vocation of joys and hopes, of griefs and anxieties. For this year’s Day for Life, we wish to acknowledge the particular grief of mothers and fathers who have lost a child before birth or in infancy.”
CORIM CATHAIR NA MART:
Céad Mile Failte! Welcome to everyone taking part in this weekend’s traditional music festival.
THE KEY UNLOCKING THE TREASURES OF THE FAITH:
Free copy available at the back of the Church
FATHER’S DAY PRAYER.
Heavenly Father,you entrusted your Son Jesus,the child of Mary,to the care of Joseph, an earthly father.Bless all fathersas they care for their families.Give them strength and wisdom,tenderness and patience;support them in the work they have to do,protecting those who look to them,as we look to you for love and salvation,through Jesus Christ our rock and defender. Amen.
CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION:
Please take time to visit the display at the back of
St. Mary’s Church, Westport.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND:
If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling in at the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or the Parish office. Thank you.
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