Westport Parish

MASS STIPENED/OFFERFINGS: For a long time now   €10.00 has been the suggested donation for a Mass Offering. Going forward from October 1st if you are in a position to do so we would respectfully propose a donation of €15 towards supporting the Priest and the local Church. Thank you for your generosity and for considering this suggestion.   CHARITABLE TAX EXEMPTION: Sincere thanks to everyone who generously supports our weekly collection. It is deeply appreciated. If you are a PAYE and self-assessed tax payer contributing in excess of €250 annually you might please consider further helping us avail of tax reclaim by filling out a CHY Form. You can return the form at the weekend offertory collection or drop it in to the Presbytery Office Westport. Thanks again for your ongoing support of the parish.   THE MAYO ALZHEIMER SOCIETY: The Mayo branch of Alzheimer Society of Ireland will be holding a Memory Walk on Sunday, 21 st  September, 2025 around Lough Lannagh - suitable for all levels.  Meeting point is at 12 noon at Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 A257. Register for the Memory Walk on  www.alzheimer.ie     AGE FRIENDLY PROGRAMME: Older Peoples AGM and Information Day is being held on Monday 15 th  September 2025 in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar with registration starting at 9:30am and concluding at 2pm.   MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP (MAYO CANCER SUPPORT) MCS will host a men's support group Tuesday 9 th  September @7.30pm Rock Rose House, Castlebar More info: 094 903 8407   MAYO CANCER SUPPORT ROCK ROSE HOUSE:   Mayo Cancer Support at Rock Rose House, annual flag day will take place in Westport on Saturday 13th September,2025, for which a permit from A Garda Siochana has been granted. If there is anyone who can volunteer for a couple hours on the day, please contract Rose at 094 9038407 / 083 4890754.   MAYO BRANCH OF DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND: Are having their annual Church gate collection on the 13th and 14th September 2025 across the churches of the parishes. All monies raised, stay within the Co. Mayo community. Your support would be greatly appreciated. MEN OF ST JOSEPH GROUP:  Men of St Joseph is a new monthly meeting for men in the Archdiocese of Tuam which will have at its core, Faith, Formation, and Fraternity. The group will meet one Sunday a month at 7pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Tuam for prayer, talks, followed by social time. Contact Fr Mark on 093 24250  or  [email protected]     KNOCK COUNSELLING SERVICE : Is running a 'Calming Your Anxiety'  Programme to support participants better understand and manage their anxiety & move towards creating some ease in life. The programme commences on Tuesday 23rd September 6p.m. -8 p.m.  and runs for 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings. For more details and to register please phone  094 93-75032 .   SEASON OF CREATION : Practical eco-spiritual actions include reconnection with nature, adopting sustainable habits and integrating spirituality into our daily choices - all inspired by the Season of Creation and Pope Leo’s reminder to us of Laudato Si’s powerful call for an "ecological conversion." - inviting and urging individuals and communities to move beyond a consumerist mindset  towards a spirit of integral ecology , recognizing the deep connection between environmental Westport Eco congregation are recommencing their Tuesday Climate Chats on Tuesday 16 th  September in Carrow beg house 10.45-12.15  This month’s topic is Climate degradation, social injustice, and the spiritual health of people. Justice.   BLOOD CLINIC: Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, Tuesday 9 th , Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th September 2025.   BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place October 1st-31st.For further information, please log onto  www.breastcancerireland.com   CHARITY EVENT : 14 Cyclists are taking part in an epic 500KM in three days in aid of the Paediatric Unit Mayo General from 11 th – 13 th  September. We would be grateful if you would consider donating to what is a great cause. For more info. Contact Richie Needham at: [email protected]   ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE: Phone 01-5053112 or e.mail : marriagepreparation@accord PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Patrick Kearns, Mitchfileld, Knappagh & late of Owenwee. Séan McLaughlin, Thurles, brother of the late Agatha Golden, Leenane Road. Owen O Malley, Lecanvey

The symbol for Season of Creation 2025 is titled "Garden of Peace". It depicts a white dove flying over a tree. The left side of the tree is barren, with roots digging into dry soil, surrounded by an arid, desolate landscape...symbolising the destruction caused by war, famine, genocide, racism, etc. In contrast, the right side of the tree is lush and green, standing in a flourishing landscape... depicting harmony, peace, inclusion, tolerance etc. The dove, carrying an olive branch in its beak, flies toward the right - symbolising peace as a transition from a war-torn, overexploited land to one that is fertile, thriving, and hospitable. The dove symbolises hope which comes with our willingness to reconcile with creation, act on its behalf, to change our behaviour and to pray.

Offering a Mass for a special intention is a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church. Masses are offered for many reasons: in remembrance of someone who is deceased; for someone who is ill; for someone celebrating a special occasion. Weekly Mass List Offering a Mass for a special intention is a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church. Masses are offered for many reasons: in remembrance of someone who is deceased; for someone who is ill; for someone celebrating a special occasion. Mass Intentions are published weekly in the Sunday bulletin. Mass Intentions can be requested for loved ones, both living and deceased. Mass is celebrated on a specific day where your loved one's name will be remembered during the Prayers of the Faithful. The intention will also be listed on the parish calendar and in the bulletin. Westport Sunday 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Catherine Mc Fadden, Belclarer Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. Ann Kelly & DFM. Kings Hill. Frank & Maria Kenny, St. Mary's Crescent. Peter Mc Dermott, Murrisk. Marie & Frank Flanagan, son Frankie & DM of Flanagan & Gibbons families. Westport Saturday 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Pat Coghlan, Revenue Row Westport Friday 10.00a.m. Pat & Mary B. Mc Greal & son Michael Declan Hastings, Derrygorman Gar & Agatha Golden, Leenane Road & DFM. Westport Thursday 10.00a.m. Séan Chambers. Westport Wednesday 10.00a.m. Annette Canning & DM of Ryder & Canning families. Tom & Bridie Chambers. Westport Tuesday 10.00a.m. Peter O'Rourke 2.Patricia Mooney-Duffy. 3.Noreen Gavin, Aardygommon & New York. Westport Monday 10.00a.m. 1. Paddy Malone, Newport Road. 2. Danny McGing, Dublin & Westport, his brothers Pat & Noel. 3. Noel Clarke, DM of Clarke & Silk families, Nephew Robert Smart. 4. John Conway & Elena De Stefano Westport: 11.00a.m Sunday 7th September 2025. No Intentions Westport: 6.30p.m. Saturday 6th September 2025 No Intentions Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 6th September 2025 No Intentions Westport: 10.00a.m. Saturday 6th September 2025 1. Don McBride, The Quay 2. Paddy Muldoon, Ballinrobe Rd 3. Michael McNally, Horkan’s Hill, William Julie Maxwell, Billy & Marcella McNally & DFM 4. Rita Reilly, Westport Lecanvey: 8.00p.m. Saturday 6th September No Intentions Westport: 10.00a.m. Friday 5th September 2025 No Intentions Westport: 10.00a.m. Thursday 4th September 2025 1. Thomas & Delia Moran, North Mall Westport: 10.00a.m. Wednesday 3rd September No Intentions Westport: 10.00a.m. Tuesday 2nd September 2025 1. Don Mc Bride, The Quay 2. Carmel & Larry Bourke & grandson Shane Westport: 10.00a.m. Monday 1st September 2025 No Intentions Westport: 11.00a.m. Sunday 31st August 2025 1st Anniversary: John Breslin, Farnaught 1st Anniversary: Mary Teresa Roache, Bohea Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 30th August 2025 No Intentions Westport: 6.30p.m. Saturday 30th August 2025 1. 1st Anniversary, Michael Heraty, Sheeaun 2. 1st Anniversary, John McGirr, Cloghane, Westport Lecanvey: 8.00p.m. Saturday 30th August 2025 1. Sterry Colaco 2. Nora & James Finnerty, Mary & John Cronin & Bernadette Murray Westport: 10.00a.m. Saturday 30th August 2025 1. Peter Kelly, Canada & The Octagon 2. Paddy Boyle St. Mary’s Crescent 3. John & Bridie Geraghty & DFM, Drummindoo 4. Jackie, Ann & Michael GibbonsSEan Scott & DFM of Scott & Gibbons Families, Padraic Coyne Westport: 10.00a.m. Friday 29th August 2025 1. John & Kathleen Carroll, Ballinrobe Road, daughter Freeda, Harrogate 2. Jim Paul Noonan, remembering, parents Jim & Eileen 3. Willie, Kitty & Nora McNamara, David & Michael Gibbons DFM of Gibbons & McNamara Families Westport: 10.00a.m. Thursday 28th August 2025 1. Michael O Gragy, Chicago 2. Michael Burke, Shrule Westport: 10.00a.m. Wednesday 27th August 2025 No Intenions Westport: 10.00a.m. Tuesday 26th August 2025 1. Gerard McCaffrey & DM of McCaffrey, Fitzpatrick & Butler Families Westport: 10.00a.m. Monday 25th August 2025 No Intentions Westport: 11.00a.m. Sunday 24th August 2025 1. Patsy & Maureen Ketterick, Springfield Drive Drummin Saturday 8.00p.m. 1. Joe Gavin Westport Saturday 10.00a.m. 1. Niamh Kelly, Celtic Court. 2. Tommy Joe & Hughie Mc Loughlin, Parents Tom & Mary & DFM. 3. John Walshy, Quay Road. 4. Joe Geraghty, Parents, Broddie & Nora,and his brother John 5. Patrick Hopkins & Broddie & Bea Walsh.

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Chuck Lamphier - Climbing Croagh Patrick 15 October 2014 8:59 a.m. This weekend, Sarah and I joined 30 Notre Dame students who are studying abroad all over Europe in a weekend pilgrimage which including the climbing of Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s Holy Mountain. It is said to be the mountain which St. Patrick himself climbed up, and pilgrims have been hiking up its hillside ever since. Those who are feeling especially penitential will climb the mountain barefoot, and apparently we had a contrite batch of students, as at least a third of the group climbed up the hill sans footwear. In all seriousness, it was beautiful to watch them experience the physical and spiritual journey of the mountain. We made frequent stops for short reflections and prayers, and each time we paused, we were reminded of how blessed we are to live on this beautiful Earth. More: https://www.houseofbrigid.org/2909/climbing-croagh-patrick# Note: My hiking boots were on the whole time. And miraculously, no feet were harmed in the making of this pilgrimage. Thanks be to God!

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