Westport Parish

HERITAGE WEEK 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.   BUS TO LOUGH DERG:  One day retreat on Saturday Sept 6th. Westport via Castlebar and Bohola. Places limited. Call Bernie on 087 9870170 for more info and booking.   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   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   ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE: Phone 01-5053112  or e.mail : marriagepreparation@acco   HOPE SPACE: Hope Space CLG provides a free one-to-one listening service for children and young people (4-17 years old) who are impacted by grief caused by bereavement. See  hopespace.ie , contact Áine at   [email protected]  or call 091 342566/087 4667506 for more details.   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.   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   KNOCK NOVENA CONTINUES UNTIL 21 ST  AUGUST: 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 A bus will leave the Quay Westport at 6.00p.m. the Mall 6.15pm  on the following dates 15 th  Aug.18 th , 20 th  & 21 st . Booking please Contact Margaret at 098-27109   SPIN & WEAVE CRAFTS AT WESTPORT LIBRARY: A workshop on traditional weaving and crafts will be held in the Westport Library on the 20th of August between 10 Am and 4 Pm It is a hands-on journey into the world of traditional fibre arts. The workshop will celebrate the beauty and value of heritage crafts by learning the ancient art of spinning wool into yarn using a drop spindle which is a simple yet powerful tool that dates back to Neolithic times.   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. This will be an opportunity to grow deeper into your faith and build support and brotherhood with other Christian men. For further information please contact Fr Mark on 093 24250 or  [email protected]     A Prayer for Gena and those who are kidnapped: Heavenly Father,  We come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up Gena and those who are kidnapped from the Sainte Helene orphanage in Haiti.  We ask for Your divine protection over them, that You would surround them with Your love and safety in this dark time.  Bring peace to their minds amid fear, and strength                                     to their bodies in their captivity.  We pray for their rescue, Lord, that You would open the eyes and hearts of those involved in their abduction, leading to their swift and safe return.  May Your justice prevail, and may                                                             Your mercy cover those who are suffering.  We trust in Your power and know that                                                            You are a God of hope and deliverance.  Keep Gena and each of those with her close in Your care, and bring comfort to all those waiting anxiously.  May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds through Christ our Lord.   Amen PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Charles Slevin, Killyleagh, Co. Down & Prospect. Martin Neary, Killmove, brother in-law of Cecil Horkan, Belclare. Kevin Moran, Old Head, Louisburgh brother of John Moran , Carrowbeg East Margaret Berry(Sr. Mary Edwin Berry), late of the Fairgreen Carmel Le Galliez (nee Burns) Tim O Connell, Carrabaun Margaret Golden, Carrowholly Frank Gill, Upper Carrowbeg Est. Helen Feehan, Upper Paddock, Westport Teresa Walsh, Barleyhill

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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.   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   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   ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE: Phone 01-5053112 or e.mail : marriagepreparation@acco   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   HOPE SPACE: Hope Space CLG provides a free one-to-one listening service for children and young people (4-17 years old) who are impacted by grief caused by bereavement. See  hopespace.ie , contact Áine at  [email protected]  or call 091 342566/087 4667506 for more details.   EXHIBITION OF OIL PAINTINGS: Clew Bay Hotel by Chris Harper Snr.  month of August.   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     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.   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 A bus will leave the Quay Westport at 6.00p.m. the Mall 6.15pm on the following dates 15 th  Aug.18 th , 20 th  & 21 st . Booking  please Contact Margaret at 098-27109   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 .   National Sacred Heart Crusade  – a Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis will be present for the Day Retreats on 23 rd , 24 th  & 25 th  August.   A Prayer for Gena and those who are kidnapped: Heavenly Father,  We come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up Gena and those who are kidnapped from the Sainte Helene orphanage in Haiti.  We ask for Your divine protection over them, that You would surround them with Your love and safety in this dark time.  Bring peace to their minds amid fear, and strength                                     to their bodies in their captivity.  We pray for their rescue, Lord, that You would open the eyes and hearts of those involved in their abduction, leading to their swift and safe return.  May Your justice prevail, and may                                                             Your mercy cover those who are suffering.  We trust in Your power and know that                                                            You are a God of hope and deliverance.  Keep Gena and each of those with her close in Your care, and bring comfort to all those waiting anxiously.  May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds through Christ our Lord.    Amen

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Brendon and Denise 15 August 2025 11:11 a.m. Reflections on our life, appreciating the People we have in our lives. wishing them all health and happiness Sunny cloud

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link David O' Donoghue and Asuka O’ Donoghue 15 August 2025 10:35 a.m. 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.

Pilgrim's Notes • add + David O' Donoghue and Asuka O’ Donoghue 15 August 2025 10:35 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 p.m. Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Read More CM 14 August 2025 11:47 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. We feel elated! Read More Tanya and Thomas McNulty 9 August 2025 1:38 p.m. In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin Read More Mary & Pete Barber 6 August 2025 4:58 p.m. With love & respect for our beloved Auntie Peggy, in our thoughts & prayers xxxx Read More Mark, Rachael Harrison & Family 25 July 2025 11:15 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:28 p.m. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. Blessing to manage get here and see the beauty of Ireland on a sunny day Read More Kevin Dolan 2 May 2025 2:15 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 a.m. Grateful to make the climb for my friend, Martha! Read More John and Xuan 15 March 2025 1:00 p.m. A great experience. We were blessed with beautiful weather. Spectacular view. We climbed it during the Lenten season. Read More MP 9 March 2025 0:00 a.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:30 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 0:00 a.m. 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 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# Read More