THE WESTPORT FORÓIGE CLUB:
The club are fundraising for Relay for Life. Please support them on the South Mall this weekend. 3 lines for €5.00
DARE TO HOPE YOUNG ADULT FAITH GATHERING:
Event for 18- to 30-year-olds, Speaker Fr. Conor McDonagh, Saturday, June 14th 2025 in Youth Village, Knock Shrine 9.30a.m. – 5.30pm. Info. Contact Emer at
087-7779879
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES:
Congratulations to all the 2nd class girls and boys to their parents/guardians and teachers who have celebrated First Holy Communion last weekend and this weekend. Please keep them all in your prayer intentions.
A PRAYER FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN:
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of this special celebration, when these children receive Jesus in Holy Communion. Bless them with your love, grace, and peace. Fill their hearts with joy and gratitude. May they always feel close to Jesus, who loves them so completely and unconditionally. Help them to grow in faith, hope and love. Guide them to live as true disciples of your son. Bless their families, teachers, and all who support them, so that they may nurture their faith and encourage their spiritual journey. May their First Holy Communion be the start of a lifelong friendship with Jesus. May they always cherish his presence in their lives. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen.
MAYO CANCER SUPPORT-MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP:
Men's Support Group Information Evening, hosted by Mayo Cancer Support Rock Rose House, 32 St. Patricks Ave, Castlebar.
ANAM CARA:
Supporting parents after bereavement, are hosting an Online Bereavement Information Evening on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 7pm
WESTPORT LIBRARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS: With a brand-new library building in the works, and as the existing branch marks a special anniversary, Westport Library staff are compiling a social history of the library service in Westport as part the celebrations. Everyone is invited to submit stories, memories and photos for the compilation of an exhibition which will be unveiled later in year as part of the events to mark the branch's birthday. Original photos will be scanned and returned, and anyone with any information, stories or craic about the branch, or the library service in Westport, in general, is invited to submit them to the branch or to email them to [email protected]
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
COMMUNITY INCLUSION SPOTLIGHT - WELCOMING NEW COMMUNITIES INTO YOUR ORGANISATIONS:
Would your organisation like to be featured on the Mayo PPN website and across our social media platforms? Mayo PPN are running a new series called Community Inclusion Spotlight. It’s a weekly feature on a Community Group highlighting how the group is welcoming New Communities into their area.
All we need is a short brief about your group and how you have welcomed ‘New Communities’ on board.
Send us a short description of your group –150/250 words by email to: [email protected]. Include 3-4 photographs.
JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMS OF HOPE 2025.PILGRIM PASSPORT: This joint Pilgrim Passport collaboration between Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Knock Shrine is proving to be very popular for Pilgrims around Ireland and overseas. Fr Richard Gibbons PP & Rector of Knock Shrine lead a group of Pilgrims from Knock Shrine on Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. Fr John Kenny Adm. Westport, with many others joined in the Annual Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. On the May Bank holiday Monday Fr John led a group of fifty Pilgrims from around Westport who took part in the One-day Retreat on Lough Derg. Fr La Flynn PP & Prior of Lough Derg led a group of his Lough Derg Island Staff on Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. They were the first of our group to officially receive their commemorative Jubilee lapel pins! You can pick up a Pilgrim Passport at your local Church or download it from www.pilgrimpassport You can get your Croagh Patrick Pilgrim Passport Stamp at the Presbytery Westport, The Murrisk Community Café or The Hut at the Foot. Put you best foot forward.
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER AND CATECHIST DAVID WELLS AT KNOCK SHRINE:
Friday 23rd May: ‘Can what matters to us matter to our children’ - an evening for parents from 7.30pm to 9pm. Free admission. Saturday 24th May: “Be united, in mind and purpose” - a synodal approach to building up Parish Councils from 10.30am to 4pm. Cost per person: €10. Limited places available. Both events take place in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine. Booking is required. For enquiries and bookings, email Nicola Mitchell at [email protected] or phone 094 93 88100. Online bookings at www.knockshrine.ie
ILLUMINATION A SACRED OPUS:
Performed by Vocalessence Ladies Choir and Mayo Concert Orchestra. Friday 30th May at St. Mary’s Church Westport at 8.00p.m. All proceeds in aid of Holy Trinity Church Westport Restoration. Tickets available at the Presbytery €20 or on line on eventbrite.
CHARITABLE TAX EXEMPTION:
Sincere thanks to everyone who have returned the CHY form, a gentle reminder to anyone that has not returned the form you might please consider helping us avail of a tax reclaim by returning the signed form.
