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.

LOUGH DERG: JUBILEE YEAR:

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

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

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL:

Register online at Youth2000.ie or for more information contact [email protected] - see you there!

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

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

EXHIBITION OF OIL PAINTINGS:

Clew Bay Hotel by Chris Harper Snr.  month of August.

MÁMÉAN:

The annual August pilgrimage to Máméan will take place on Sunday, 3 August 2025.  Turas na Croise at 3.00 p.m. followed by Mass. 

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.

PATRICK’S PATH. A SPIRITUAL GUIDE 5:

On the way down-a moment to let go

“Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you Mk 16:7

Lord, it’s great to be on the way down now. I can only marvel at the splendour of this place as I leave it behind me. Call to mind some habit or negative attitude that you wish to overcome: ask God to help you. And don’t forget to say a little prayer for those still ‘on the way up’

As I return to the familiar terrain of daily life, I ask for the grace, Lord, to treasure the memory of this journey, to let its gifts continue to bless my life and to remember, often, to look up. To look up to you, Lord, from where my help comes.

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

GARLAND FRIDAY & REEK SUNDAY THANK YOU:

Thanks to everyone who took part in our Annual Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage. A special thanks to John Commins the Custodian of the Reek and the team of stewards. Thanks to the Murrisk Development Association, the Order of Malta, the Mountain Rescue Teams, the Gardaí, our Archbishop Francis Duffy and the priests. Go mbeirimid beo ar an am seo aris.

KNOCK NOVENA AUJGUST 13^TH – 21^ST 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 21^st 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

JUBILEE YEAR OPPORTUNITIES AT LOUGH DERG:

This August & September. Three Day Pilgrimages continue until 15^th August (Last day to begin the pilgrimage 13^th August) Advanced booking Essential. One Day Retreats, places available August 19,23^rd,24,25 & 30^th September 3^rd, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th,13^th 20^th & 21^st.

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

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