LOUGH DERG:
One Day Retreat to Lough Derg Monday 5th May 2025.Leaving St. Mary’s Church, Westport at 5.30a.m./pick up in Castlebar at the Fire Station at 5.45.a.m.
JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMS OF HOPE
Three Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg Friday 30th May – Sunday 1st June 2025, bus departing from St. Mary’s Church Westport, at 8. 00a.m. Ph. No. 087-7401391
TROCAIRE APPEAL:
If you have not returned your Trocaire box, you can drop in into the Parish Office during the coming week.
Please change coins to notes and use the special envelopes that you received with your Trocaire Pack. Extra envelopes are available at the back of the Church. Thank You.
PRIESTS EASTER COLLECTION:
Sincere thanks to all who gave so generously to the Priests Easter Collection.
MAYO CANCER SUPPORT (ROCK ROSE HOUSE)
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION:
Will be holding their annual church gate collection in the area, on the weekend of May 10th & 11th We would appreciate your continued support for this local charity, that offers free emotional support to all affected by cancer and their families, www.mayocancersupport.ie
If anyone can volunteer to assist with the collections, please contact Rose 083 489 0754
THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025 PILGRIM PASSPORT:
Is designed to encourage people to undertake pilgrimages to three main holy shrines in Ireland. Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg, and Knock Shrine Pilgrims can obtain the passport locally and have it stamped at each of the three sites they visit.Those who complete the pilgrimage to all three locations can receive a special commemorative Jubilee Year Pilgrims Medal. This is a special way to participate in the Jubilee Year 2025 by making a pilgrimage to these important Irish spiritual locations.
(The passport stamp for the Croagh Pilgrimage can be obtained at Westport Parish Office, Murrisk Community Café or the Hut at the Foot of the Reek in Murrisk Car Park.) Further details: www.croaghpatrick.org
www.loughderg.org. www.knockshrine.ie
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Should anyone need the assistance of SVP
Please contact SVP in Westport on 087 9334960
CHARITABLE TAX EXEMPTION:
Sincere thanks to everyone who generously supports St Mary’s Westport Parish. It is deeply appreciated. If you are a PAYE and self-assessed tax payer contributing in excess of €250 annually you might please consider helping us avail of a tax reclaim by filling out a CHY Form. Thanks again for your ongoing support of the parish.
TUAM PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE:
Sunday May 4th 2025
2.00p.m. Rosary
2.30p.m. Anointing of the Sick at Knock Basilica
3.00p.m. Concelebrated Mass at Knock Basilica followed by Benediction & Rosary Procession.
DEFECTIVE CONCRETE BLOCK (DCB) SUPPORT GROUP:
Homeowner led initiative, wishes to create emotional support for Widowed / Divorced / Separated / Single property owners in Mayo affected by Pyrite / DCB, navigating this process alone. This will be an independent and confidential support group. All expressions of interest welcome, please contact Anne on: 089 2666389.
NEED TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT FOR FREE: Send a jpeg poster and a short piece of text to [email protected] Mayo PPN will share it with our 1,200 plus Community Groups www.mayoppn.ie
BEREAVEMENT COURSE:There will be a 4 week Bereavement Programme, aimed at helping those who are struggling after the death of a loved one, taking place in St John’s Rest & Care Centre, Knock Shrine starting on Thursday 8th May. It will run over 4 Thursday nights, (8th, 15th, 22nd 29th May) from 8-9.30pm and be presented by Monica Morley. To book a place contact Monica on 094-9375320.
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.
