FREE GUIDED TOUR OF:
St. Mary’s Church on Thursday’s at 2pm during the summer. Watch out for the sign outside the church. Thanks to our Tour Guide Barbara Rabbett.
THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025:
The Croagh Patrick’s Exhibition continues at the back of St. Mary’s Church Westport this sacred landscape for future generations.
LEAVE NO TRACE:
Interested in becoming a Croagh Patrick Volunteer
Ambassador? Help to protect the Mountain’s fragile ecosystems and deep cultural heritage
Welcome visitors and offer guidance
Please contact: - leavenotraceireland.org
HELP YOUR MARRIAGE:
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue ... or have you just stopped because it only makes it worse? Retrouvaille has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information Email: [email protected]
Call or text 0788 7296983 www.retrouvaille.org.uk
ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE:
Phone 01-5053112 or
e.mail: marriagepreparation@acco
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
Bereavement Support Group meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320
HOPE SPACE:
Hope Space CLG provides a free one-to-one listening service for children and young people (4-17 years old) who are impacted by grief caused by bereavement. See hopespace.ie, contact Áine at [email protected] or call 091 342566/087 4667506 for more details.
EXHIBITION OF OIL PAINTINGS:
Clew Bay Hotel by Chris Harper Snr. month of August.
ATLANTIC CARE:
Atlantic Care are urgently recruiting compassionate Caregivers to provide quality support, companionship, and assistance for seniors, ensuring comfort within their own homes. Competitive rates of pay and support network. If you are interested contact
Nollag 0949014028
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE:
Four weeks before our Tuam and Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, August 29th, a late minute reminder or two would be appreciated. The archbishop has very kindly and generously made himself available to lead the Pilgrimage.
KNOCK NOVENA AUJGUST 13TH – 21ST 2025:
Novena Ceremonies 3.00p.m. & 8.00p.m. in Knock Basilica. Workshops 12.45pm daily in St. John’s welcome centre. Themed Guided Prayer 11.15am and 5.15p.m. daily in Prayer Centre. Witness Walk Thursday 21st at 6.45pm. The Novena Prayer Leaflet is available at the back of the Church.
Further details of the Guest Speakers are on the Poster on the Notice Board
A bus will leave the Quay Westport at 6.00p.m. the Mall 6.15pm on the following dates 15th Aug.18th, 20th & 21st. Booking please Contact Margaret at 098-27109
JUBILEE YEAR OPPORTUNITIES AT LOUGH DERG:
This August & September. Three Day Pilgrimages continue until 15th August (Last day to begin the pilgrimage 13th August) Advanced booking Essential. One Day Retreats, places available August 19,23rd,24,25 & 30th September 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th,13th 20th & 21st.
National Sacred Heart Crusade – a Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis will be present for the Day Retreats on 23rd, 24th & 25th August.
A Prayer for Gena and those who are kidnapped:
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up Gena and those who
are kidnapped from the Sainte Helene orphanage in Haiti.
We ask for Your divine protection over them, that You would surround
them with Your love and safety in this dark time.
Bring peace to their minds amid fear, and strength
to their bodies in their captivity.
We pray for their rescue, Lord, that You would open the eyes and hearts
of those involved in their abduction,
leading to their swift and safe return.
May Your justice prevail, and may
Your mercy cover those who are suffering.
We trust in Your power and know that
You are a God of hope and deliverance.
Keep Gena and each of those with her close in Your care, and bring
comfort to all those waiting anxiously.
May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts
and minds through Christ our Lord.
Amen
