Newsletter week beginning 26th April 2026

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES:

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

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.

CHILDRENS ROSARY:

Rosary at St. Mary’s Church, Westport Sun. 10^th May at 10.30am before 11.00am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian.

CAMP VERITAS:

Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare. June 23rd – 28th Camp Veritas is a one week sleep away pilgrimage experience serving up to 200 young people ages of 12 and 17 years & supported by up to 100 volunteers. The recipe is 'play & pray', with a full immersion in the Catholic Faith through sacraments & fun activities. Bus collection points at Westport, Castlebar, Claremorris, Tuam and Athenry. Contact Fr Mark 093 24250 or [email protected] or check out www.campveritasireland.orgs

SUNFLOWER DAYS FOR HOSPICE:

Mayo Roscommon Hospice need fund raisers for National Sunflower Days,Contact Sharon 086 0523014

May Mini Vigil at Knock Shrine. Friday, May 1^st. Confessions 8pm to 9pm. Vigil 9pm to Midnight in the Parish Church.

Beautiful Words Retreat at Knock Shrine on May 2nd and 3rd For more information, see www.knockshrine

YOUR PRAYERS PLEASE:

Please offer a special prayer intention for our Archbishop Francis Duffy on the occasion on his installation as Bishop of Killala on this Sunday April 26^th Ad Multos Annos.

KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Are you passionate about exploring your faith and sharing it with the younger generation? You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith. Visit.www.knockshrinei.e for more details.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:

Sunday May 3^rd Archbishop Francis Duffy will lead the Pilgrimage.

MONTHLY CALLS:

Fr John will do his usual house calls during the week.

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.

MISSION APPEAL:

Volunteers from the Vincentian Lay Missionaries will join us for Mass on 9/10th May. They wish to tell us about the work of the Vincentian Sisters and Fathers that they have worked with and continue to support. They will be appealing for your help with their African projects.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: 

Almighty God, on this Vocation Sunday, we lift up our hearts in gratitude for the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Help us to listen for your call; to discern the path you set before us and to respond with courage, generosity and love. May You guide our minds, strengthen our hearts and inspire vocations to the work of service in our Church.  Grant us clarity in seeking your will, grace to do our best and unity to share Your Gospel. We entrust our future to your loving care, now and forever. Amen.

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 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

RECENT ANNUAL APPEALS:

St. Patrick’s Day, Migrant’s services, €2397.

Good Friday “Holy Places” €3468. Trocaire €7900.

Thanks for your ongoing generosity.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS:

This weekend we welcome Wiktor Siemionkowski a clerical student for the ArchDiocese of Tuam and Killala. He will speak at Mass about the call to Vocations to the work of service in the church.

Please remember in your prayers:

Joseph Horkan, Tubbberhill.

Paddy Mortimner, Enfield, England & late of Furrigal.

Greg Caulfield.

Ann Chambers, Derrygorman & Newport Road.