‘COME AND SEE’

Knock House Hotel

Sunday 13th July 11.00a.m – 4.30pm

A day to explore priesthood: talk, time for prayer

For more information contact [email protected]

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.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE 30TH JULY-6TH AUG:

€695 per person sharing, includes full Medjugorje retreat programme, return flights Dublin to Split, airport transfers, half board accommodation, assistance of Medjugorje guide and Spiritual Director Fr Johnny Sweeney SAC. Group Leader, Nicola Blendell (contact: 087 962 2800) For Bookings 

Contact Marian Pilgrimages: 01 878 8159 with reference Nicola Blendell. Exc Travel Insurance

THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025:

Pilgrims of hope Croagh Patrick Exhibition will be in the Town Hall Theatre Westport during the month of July. Thanks to all who supported this exhibition.

The Croagh Patrick’s Exhibition also continues at the back of St. Mary’s Church Westport.

LOUGH DERG: JUBILEE YEAR.

Three-day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg, Friday 8th Aug – Sun 10th. Bus departing from St. Mary’s Church, Westport @ 8.00a.m. Ph No. 087-7401391

WELCOME:

Welcome again to Fr. Benedict Okeke and Fr. Cletus Mbadugha staying with us in Westport Parish for the month of July. We wish them well on their holiday placements before returning to study at the ATU Castlebar.

REEK SUNDAY NOTICE:

2025 is the Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope. This year the Annual Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick takes place on the weekend of July 25th – 27th. Reek Sunday is on July 27th 

Pilgrimage Mass on the Summit is at 10.00a.m.

Evening Mass in Murrisk Car Park at 7.30p.m.

Reek Saturday July 26th 8.30am

Tochar Phádraigh Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Pilgrimage at Ballintubber. Contact 094-9030934

6.30p.m. Vigil Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Westport with Archbishop Francis Duffy.

Reek Sunday Masses hourly on the Summit from 8.00a.m. – 2.00p.m.

Confessions 7.30a.m.- 2.00pm

PATRICK’S PATH. A SPIRITUAL GUIDE 2:

Along the path-a moment to catch your breath

“Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life”, Gen 2:7

Lord, As I look back, I notice that I’ve come quite a distance…But I need to stop and catch my breath!

Reflect on a time when you found the going tough:

When you almost lost your footing

Or were stopped in your tracks,

A time when you had to take more than a few deep breaths,

Feel the air in your lungs:

Breathe in peace, breathe out anxiety…

Breathe in beauty, breathe out hurt…

Breathe in love, breathe out fear…

Become aware of God’s Spirit sustaining you…

Be “inspired” as you stop and stare…

As I resume my journey up this incline

I ask for the grace, Lord

To remain compassionate towards myself, steadfast despite setbacks and mindful of the fact that mist and cloud eventually lift… I continue in your name.

God raibh liomsa inniu,Triúr ar an sliabh Athair, Mac agus Spiorad Naomh. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION:

July is designated as Plastic Free month.  Here are a few ideas as to how you can reduce your use of plastic – buying bottled water costs about 2,000 times more than tap water.  Having your own reusable refill bottle will not only save you money but will reduce the amount of plastic you are using.   500,000 disposable coffee cups are used daily in Ireland!! Coffee cups are not recyclable due to the plastic coating.  Bringing your own Keep cup can not only help reduce waste but many coffee outlets give a discount to customers who bring their own cup.  We can all be part of the solution to plastic waste.

WESTPORT ACTIVE RETIREMENT:

The Westport Active Retirement are hosting a talk on Monday July 21st regarding Assisted Decision Making regarding powers of attorney. Àine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service will be giving the talk. It will be held in the Town Hall Westport at 12.30pm. All are welcome! 

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