Westport Parish

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Sat 9th May at 1.00p.m. Gaelscoil & Quay Saturday 16th May at 1.00pm Lecanvey/Murrisk Saturday 23rd May at 1.00p.m. Kilmeena & Carrowholly Saturday 30th May at 1.00pm Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. CHILDRENS ROSARY: Rosary at St. Mary’s Church, Westport Sun. 10th May at 10.30am before 11.00am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian. CAMP VERITAS: Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare. June 23rd – 28th Camp Veritas is a one week sleep away pilgrimage experience serving up to 200 young people ages of 12 and 17 years & supported by up to 100 volunteers. The recipe is 'play & pray', with a full immersion in the Catholic Faith through sacraments & fun activities. Bus collection points at Westport, Castlebar, Claremorris, Tuam and Athenry. Contact Fr Mark 093 24250 or [email protected] or check out www.campveritasireland.orgs SUNFLOWER DAYS FOR HOSPICE: Mayo Roscommon Hospice need fund raisers for National Sunflower Days,Contact Sharon 086 0523014 May Mini Vigil at Knock Shrine. Friday, May 1st. Confessions 8pm to 9pm. Vigil 9pm to Midnight in the Parish Church. Beautiful Words Retreat at Knock Shrine on May 2nd and 3rd For more information, see www.knockshrine YOUR PRAYERS PLEASE: Please offer a special prayer intention for our Archbishop Francis Duffy on the occasion on his installation as Bishop of Killala on this Sunday April 26th Ad Multos Annos. KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Are you passionate about exploring your faith and sharing it with the younger generation? You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith. Visit.www.knockshrinei.e for more details. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday May 3rd Archbishop Francis Duffy will lead the Pilgrimage. MONTHLY CALLS: Fr John will do his usual house calls during the week. WALKING WITH THE BEREAVED: A call to service “Each of us, by virtue of our Baptism, has been called to serve the Lord Jesus in some way or other” Archbishop Francis Duffy. Training in Funeral Ministry. A call to support, is an initiate of the Tuam Diocesan Funeral Resource Team. The Church recommends that when no Priest or Deacon is available for the removal from the Funeral Home or the home of the deceased and graveside prayers in the cemetery, then a lay person can preside. You are invited to nominate someone whom you believe fulfils the role. See the details on the information leaflet. NOMINATION FORMS TO BE RETURNED BY 1ST JUNE 2026 AT THE PRESBYTERY, SOUTH MALL, WESTPORT There will be a information evening at Westport Plaza Hotel on Tuesday 9th June at 7.00 p.m. MISSION APPEAL: Volunteers from the Vincentian Lay Missionaries will join us for Mass on 9/10th May. They wish to tell us about the work of the Vincentian Sisters and Fathers that they have worked with and continue to support. They will be appealing for your help with their African projects. DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: Almighty God, on this Vocation Sunday, we lift up our hearts in gratitude for the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Help us to listen for your call; to discern the path you set before us and to respond with courage, generosity and love. May You guide our minds, strengthen our hearts and inspire vocations to the work of service in our Church. Grant us clarity in seeking your will, grace to do our best and unity to share Your Gospel. We entrust our future to your loving care, now and forever. Amen. PREPARATION FOR PENTECOST: A stimulating presentation on film of the riches of the Catholic story with knowledge and in colourful presentation. It is rooted in friendship with the story of Jesus Christ. This series continues after 10am Mass. in Carrowbeg House on Tuesdays April 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th. Since seating space is limited, it would be helpful to register at the Parish Office 09828871 on Monday. For further information Contact: [email protected] 0872360272 RECENT ANNUAL APPEALS: St. Patrick’s Day, Migrant’s services, €2397. Good Friday “Holy Places” €3468. Trocaire €7900. Thanks for your ongoing generosity. DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: This weekend we welcome Wiktor Siemionkowski a clerical student for the ArchDiocese of Tuam and Killala. He will speak at Mass about the call to Vocations to the work of service in the church. Please remember in your prayers: Joseph Horkan, Tubbberhill. Paddy Mortimner, Enfield, England & late of Furrigal. Greg Caulfield. Ann Chambers, Derrygorman & Newport Road.

On Thursday 30th of April we will host our 5th Autism Resource & Educational Fair at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris from 6.30pm - 8.30pm.   This year our fair  themed "Explore, Learn, Connect," designed to provide the wider community with valuable information and services during the Autism month of Acceptance and Inclusion. There will be exhibitors offering educational materials, therapeutic services, sensory products, assistive technologies, recreational programs, support services, and any other resources that promote understanding and inclusion of Autistic individuals to join us.  We would like to invite you along on the night. It's a free event, everyone is welcome.

Rise and Shine is an independent, self-funding, national, inclusive, and volunteer-led charity that provides supported pilgrimage holidays to guests with additional needs and respite to their families. We strive to give guests and volunteers meaningful memories, the opportunity for personal growth, and an unforgettable life changing experience. Our volunteers are completely dedicated, and we all believe in the importance and necessity of what we do. https://www.riseandshine.ie/about-us

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 Saturday 2nd May 6.30p.m., 1st Anniversary: Christopher Gavin, Ashwood Glade Westport Saturday 2nd May 10.00a.m. 1. Deceased members of the Spicer families, Johns Row 2. Mary & Patrick Bourke, daughter Catherine Kirwin. 3. Michael Foy, Parents Billy & Anne 4. Gibbons, Burke, Whelan & O’Connor families. 5. John O’Donnell, Ballycroy. Westport Friday 1st May 10.00a.m. 1.Mary & Michael Faherty, daughtert Mary Geraldine & DFM. 2. Bishop Myles Mc Keown DM of McKeown & Conway families. Westport Thursday 30th April 10.00a.m. 1. Oisin Kennedy, Carrabawn Westport Wednesday 29th April 10.00a.m. 1. Carmel & Tony Morris. 2. Tom & Teresa Moore, sons P.J. & John & DM of Graven & Moore families. Westport Tuesday 28th April 10.00am .1. John Slevin, Quay & Manchester. 2. James & Mary Flanagan & DFM. 3. Bridget & Martin Walsh & Willie & Thomas Fergus Westport Monday 27th April 10.00a.m. 1. Brodie & Katie King, Castlebar St. daughters, Mary, Patsy & Evelyn, sons Martin, Raymond & Aidan. 2. Tom Munster, Monamore. 3. Deceased Residence of Castlebar St. Westport Sunday 26th April 11.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Douglas Barry, St. Patrick's Terrace. Westport Saturday 25th April 10.00a.m. 1. Marty, Kitty & Pat McGeal & DM of Mc Greal & O’Malley families. 2. Albert Gallagher, Sandyhill 3. Paddy & Evelyn Hoban, Altamont Street. 4. Stephen Broderick, Carrabawn. 5. Michael O’Brien. 6. Dick & Ann Kelly, granddaughter Aoife Kelly 7. Timothy & Kathleen O’Sullivan, Fr. Angelus Park Westport Saturday 25th at 6.30p.m. No Intention Drummin Saturday 25th April 8.00pm 2. Pat Kelly, Drummin & DFM. Lecanvey Saturday 25th April 8.00pm. 1st anniversaries: 1. Patrick Kilcoyne, Kilsallagh 2. Sandi Rogers, Culleen William Mortimer, Furirigal his brother Paddy & DFM. Patrick & Bridie Gavin, their daughter Freida Byrne & son-in-law Aidan Byrne & DM of Gavin family Johnny & Sal O'Toole. Westport Friday 24th April 10.00a.m. Joe & Blatnaid O'Neill & DFM. & Peggy & Michael McLoughlin & DFM. Westport Thursday 23rd April 10.00a.m. Mary O'Donnell & DFM. Joe Fagan, Parents John & Mary, Dublin Westport Wednesday 22nd April 10.00a.m. Mary & Edward Kearns, Carrabawn, sons Pat, Michael, Bernard, grandsons John & Sean granddaughter Clair, great grandsons Sean & Ian. Westport Tuesday 21st April 10.00a.m. Fergus Mc Cormack & DFM. Jack & Kathleen Dever, sons Michael & John Westport Monday 20th April 10.00a.m. Nora & Austin Connolly & DFM. Carnaclay Bridget & James Heneghan & DM of Maguire & Heneghan families. Westport Sunday 19th April 11.00a.m. Months Mind: John Mayock, Gortaroe Westport Saturday 18th 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Patrick Navin, Owenwee. 1.Patrick & Katie O'Malley & son Pat Joe & Molly Tiernan. 2.Sally Brady, Carrowholly Westport Saturday 18th 10.00am Brian Kearns, Ballyconeely. Westport Friday 17th 10.00a.m. Maura & Matt Beckett & son Kevin, St. Mary's Crescent. Westport Thursday 16th 10.00a.m. 1.Gerry Mc Nally, Lower Quay & DFM. 2.Liam Lyons, Carrabawn & DFM. 3.Vinnie McGuinn, Fairgreen 4.John & Sarah Fadian, daughter Nancy Larkin 5.Daniel O’Connell, Cloghans Hill, Ardmore, remembering his mother Anne & Uncle Tommy Monaghan, Carnaclay Westport Wednesday 15th 10.00a.m. James & Margaret Maher & DFM. Mary & Michael Faherty & DFM. Westport Tuesday 14th 10.00a.m. 1st Anniversary: Kevin Devitte, Mill St. 1.John & Eileen Mc Loughlin, Achill 2.Mary & Des McGrath, Fairgreen & Dublin & DFM. 3.Mary & Bertie Gannon & DM of Gannon & Coughlan families Westport Monday 13th 10.00a.m. Michael John & Bridie Reidy,Drummindoo & DM of Reidy & Conway families. Martin & Kay Curry, James Street. Westport Sunday 12th 11.00a.m. Months Minds: Gerry Boiling, Mc Neela Terrace. Sheila Carr, Westlands Westport Saturday 11th April 6.30p.m. 1st Anniversary: Christy Lavelle, Horkans Hill. Westport Saturday 11th April 10.00a.m. 1. James Browne 2. Frances & Tony Derrig, Moyhastin. 3. Sheila Ward, Shop St. 4. Moira Dolan, Carrabawn & DFM. 5. John & Colette O’Brien & DFM. 6. John & Margaret Heneghan. Westport Saturday 11th 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Una Daniels, Ballinrobe Road. Westport Friday 10th April 10.00a.m. 1. Michael Halpin & DFM. 2. Larry & Sharon Hingerton, Quay. 3. Seamus Joyce, Fairgreen & Alberta, Canada. Westport Thursday 9th April 10.00a.m. 1. Maureen Harris, Reek View. 2. John, Freda & Peter Carroll, St. Mary’s Crescent. 3. Peter, Evelyn & Edwin Hopkins, St. Patrick’s Tce.

Pilgrim's Notes • add + Andrew Robertson 20 April 2026 9:37 am It was a challenge. I'm visiting from the U.S. and feel so grateful to be able to visit this beautiful place and for my body to be able to hike this beautiful mountain. I do pray for peace and my intention today is to be an example of peace and joy and support for those around me. Read More Mark & Alicia Leahy 14 April 2026 2:16 pm Hike hike was a challenge for us but so pleased we made it. Offering prayers of peace for the world. Read More Paula & Jennifer 11 April 2026 3:39 pm Best buddies for 42 years and we made it to the summit! Read More Nicole Sheridan & Grzegorz Pokrywczyński 6 April 2026 7:21 pm First visit,easter monday 2026, beautiful place. God bless. Read More David, Hope, and Mary 23 November 2025 2:30 pm We are visiting Ireland for the first time from Pennsylvania, USA. Our visit to Westport was lovely. Climbed Croagh Patrick not quite knowing what we were getting into. What an adventure! Felt like a great accomplishment. How about St. Patrick 40 days on the mountain... water? Shelter? Must have been a powerful, prayerful experience. Definitely felt like a Holy experience connecting to God, St. Patrick, and all the pilgrims who went before us. We were blessed to participate in this special tradition. Read More Ciara Burns 18 October 2025 9:00 am Have been wanting to do this walk for a while..visibility wasn't great but it was lovely to reach the summit and say a wee prayer at the chapel. Read More Geraldine Kilkelly 28 September 2025 10:05 pm It was a beautiful day and thankful I climbed today. When I was 40 min in I thought oh this is so hard I could turn back. Then I remembered this is an old pattern of mine saying I can't do it and 3 hours later I reached the top. Thank you. Read More Nia Burgess 24 September 2025 10:03 am I've been struggling to understand God, faith, and christianity in general for a long time now. I'm still unsure of exactly what I believe, but experiencing Croagh Patrick inspired me and filled me with peace. I can feel the spirit of everyone who's made the climb before me, as if we're all here at once, and all connected. I came to Ireland in hopes of finding true solitude and quiet, and Croagh Patrick has more than filled that need. I feel a sense of rest here, as if something outside of me, bigger than me, is keeping me safe. I'm filled with gratitude for the people who fought to preserve this mountain, and that I was able to see this beautiful view. Read More Mairéad and Magnus Knox 25 August 2025 2:55 pm Thank you for reminding us of the spectacular beauty of creation- a lovely eagle flew by, and much encouragement from other climbers Read More David O' Donoghue and Asuka O’ Donoghue 15 August 2025 10:35 am We came from Japan and I insisted that the only thing I wanted to do on the visit was go up Croagh Patrick in honour of my mother who passed away in the past two years. My wife has had a little surgery in the last month but, despite my worries, powered up to the summit. She did wonderfully well. What a wonderfully well maintained walking route to the summit. God bless all the people who worked - and work - to make the hike up here a lovely safe one. Read More Brendon and Denise 15 August 2025 11:11 am Reflections on our life, appreciating the People we have in our lives. wishing them all health and happiness Read More Jarlath Lally 14 August 2025 5:37 pm Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Read More CM 14 August 2025 11:47 am Delighted to have made it to the top. Would have liked to go into the church to say a prayer. Another time hopefully Read More John Kelly 10 August 2025 2:52 pm We arrived at 2.50pm. The climb was onerous, as I have an artificial knee. It was very disappointing to find the doors of the Church closed. I so wanted to go in, say a prayer and have a rest. Everyone else who arrived with us was of the same opinion. I do think that this is something which needs to be looked at, in these times when things are difficult for the Church. John Kelly Read More Lisa and Bernie 10 August 2025 11:07 am We feel elated! Read More Tanya and Thomas McNulty 9 August 2025 1:38 pm In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin Read More Mary & Pete Barber 6 August 2025 4:58 pm With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx Read More Mark, Rachael Harrison & Family 25 July 2025 11:15 am This is our third time climbing Croagh Patrick but was very special to be here for Garland Friday. My two sons made it to the chapel to light candles for their grandmothers at the end of mass. A beautiful experience everytime and so nice to meet so many friendly encouraging people along the way. Read More Mary Patricia McDonagh Armagh 14 July 2025 4:55 pm Thank God, we did it. Myself (Mary Patricia) and my 2 sons Matthew and Owen, and my sister Rosie. My brother John Paul and his wife Sinead got to the bottom of the summit so we continue their prayers for their intentions. Thank u Jesus for everything. Multiple changes in the weather with rain, hail, wind but with God's grace we got to the top, woo hoo. Please hear all our prayers God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and grant our hearts desires, Amen. P.s, I also got my pilgrim badge, I'm so happy. Read More M &E Flanagan 24 June 2025 12:28 pm We climbed to the summit on 24th June 2025. A great personal achievement for me as I have not achieved this for 20 yrs mainly due to knee issues. Feeling positive and looking forward to new challenges. Leaving some of my spirit here and takin some of Croagh Patrick with me. Read More DS & JS 23 June 2025 11:54 am May this day bring Sabbath rest to my heart and my home. May God’s image in me be restored, and my imagination in God be re-storied. May the gravity of material things be lightened, and the relativity of time slow down. May I know grace to embrace my own finite smallness in the arms of God’s infinite greatness. May God’s Word feed me and His Spirit lead me into the week and into the life to come. AMEN Read More Heneghan Family 22 June 2025 11:30 am This hike is like life. Challenging at times and easy at other times. Beautiful and rewarding. It was good to hear so many encouragements on the way up and down. Would do again. Read More Ania G z Wilna 13 May 2025 3:33 pm Managed to get to the top and admire the beauty of Ireland. It's God's blessing! Read More Marysia F z Wilna 13 May 2025 2:46 pm Blessing to manage get here and see the beauty of Ireland on a sunny day Read More Kevin Dolan 2 May 2025 2:15 pm Today's pilgrimage was for all my family and friends and for all those we have lost in the last 12 months may the lord and St Patrick bless you all Read More John 28 April 2025 1:00 pm In solidarity with the Palestinian people. I hope the occupation and colonisation of their lands will come to an end soon so they can return and be free from the river to the sea. Read More Trish and Rory 23 April 2025 2:53 pm We did this pilgrimage for David whom we lost suddenly a year ago. May he have a good laugh at the 2 of us puffing and panting up Croagh Patrick and .....May he rest in peace Read More Shauna Holmes 6 April 2025 6:00 pm What a beautiful day to climb Ireland's holy mountain to give thanks and to be in the presence of God and enjoy the beautiful views. Read More Maumturks Walking Club 30 March 2025 12:00 am Great to do Croagh Patrick in the month of March A few even crossed the border into Mayo, thanks to James O'Doherty for leading the lesser known route. Read More Sue 25 March 2025 10:45 am Grateful to make the climb for my friend, Martha! Read More John and Xuan 15 March 2025 1:00 pm A great experience. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Spectacular view. We climbed it during the Lenten season. Read More MP 9 March 2025 12:00 am Marian Prendergast from Castlebar embarks on her Jubilee Year #PilgrimsofHope Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. Congratulations to Marian, who has become the first pilgrim to have her Pilgrim Passport officially stamped by Derick Healy! Read More JK 1 March 2025 12:00 am Out with the old, in with the new! Thanks to Anthony Corrigan for delivering and installing the replacement Croagh Patrick sign for the summit of the Reek. Read More Catriona C 11 January 2025 5:26 pm A great hike through wintery conditions to the summit. It was lovely to have the oratory open and candles lit blessing all corners of the world. Two ravens circling overhead chortling at restored pilgrims sliding down the reek on their bottoms in the snow. Read More thelife.of_reilly 3 January 2025 12:00 am What a way to start the new year at Croagh Patrick ☘️ ...finally got a hike in with @kathy.mcpartland_wall after a year of talking it up ...mostly because she will go in any weather and I won't 😄 Happy new year to all 🎊🙌🙏 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BLpDpBoSN/ Read More WK 1 January 2025 6:17 pm New Year Reflection on Climbing the Reek: On this new year day the mountain stood as a symbol of hope, a beacon guiding us toward a year filled with possibility. The views from the peak are a reminder of life’s vastness and the opportunities that lie beyond the horizon, waiting for us to take that leap of chance. Good health became more than a wish; it felt like a responsibility—to care for ourselves, for one another, and for the Earth that holds us all. And as the wind carried prayers whispered by generations before, it felt like a collective yearning for peace on Earth, a dream we still hold dear, no matter how distant it may sometimes seem. May the year ahead be as grounding and uplifting as the Reek itself. Read More Fr John Kenny 1 January 2025 12:30 pm On Wednesday January 1st 2025. I visted the Statue of St Patrick at the foot of Croagh Patrick to offer a prayer for all the pilgrim’s and visitors to Ireland's Holy Mountain, The Reek #PilgrimsofHope A Pilgrim"s Prayer As Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee Year 2025, mayo we walk with Faith, Hope and Love. Illuminate our path, inspire our hearts and strengthen our resolve to spread Your compassion and kindness. Help us to take each step as we journey towards a brighter tomorrow. Christ be with us. Amen Read More Outdoor Education Courses - ATU 12 September 2024 2:00 pm Year 1 Outdoor Education induction day on Croagh Patrick..Wishing them all a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable 4 years in ATU. Read More Marian Hunt 24 March 2024 12:00 am Climbed the reek with Conor today. Drizzly on the way up freezing at the top ( but that's well known) dry on the way down. They've put so much hard work into making it easier to climb the reek. They've made steps in the rocks. Still a challenge to people. Up & down in 1 piece Oh ye met Ricki Wynne on the way down, well we were going up and he was speeding past (Mr Speedy) on the way down. from the pulic Facebook post Read More The Connaught Telegraph 30 July 2023 7:30 pm Patrick Doocey from Geesala, aged 8, has completed his first climb of Croagh Patrick. He was up and at it early, reaching the summit at 7.15 a.m. Well done, Patrick. from the pulic Facebook post Read More Michelle Mulherin 23 September 2021 12:00 am Proof we made it #together Croagh Patrick almost heaven at Croagh Patrick .— with Joseph Convey and6 others https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220946894527488&set=a.1815621955703 Read More Sinéad Keogh & commpany 28 July 2018 12:00 am Monday Morning Mountain Marriage with Sinéad and Kirean teamed up with Awake and Dreaming Photography on Croagh Patrick . https://www.facebook.com/frjohnkenny/posts/pfbid02xio4Xts561G1fA2ovWah4FDUD3etwbDSg935ZZrkLrKYopRESAV3S5ggLZPBiz7vl?rdid=Z6CH2QCxOGzbHpen# Read More Chuck Lamphier - Climbing Croagh Patrick 15 October 2014 8:59 am 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# Read More

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Andrew Robertson 20 April 2026 9:37 am It was a challenge. I'm visiting from the U.S. and feel so grateful to be able to visit this beautiful place and for my body to be able to hike this beautiful mountain. I do pray for peace and my intention today is to be an example of peace and joy and support for those around me. Gorgeous. A bit overcast but sun is peaking through