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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Nia Burgess 24 September 2025 10:03 a.m. 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.

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BAPTISM Baptism Policy Baptisms are held every weekend, on Saturday (the second Sat.) and three Sundays in the month (check with parish office for actual dates). Parents will be contacted by the Baptismal team on the week leading up to Baptism. We wish God’s blessing on all children who will be baptised this year and welcome you into the Christian and Parish Community. Westport Parish Contact the Parish Office @ 098-28871 All bookings for Baptism should be made to Catherine or Ingrid at the Parish Office. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of the priests or the Baptism Team. What’s needed for Baptism Each family needs to fill out the Baptismal form. Each family needs to bring along the christening shawl and candle. Each family will be contacted by the Baptismal team on the week leading up to Baptism Read more information on Baptism REGISTRATION CARD Child's Name* Date of Birth* Day Month Month Year Date of Baptism Day Month Month Year Father's Name Mother's Full Name including Maiden Name Parent's Address Name of Sponsors Parish you live in Phone Number* Email Address* by SUBMITTING this form YOU CONSENT TO THE ABOVE INFORMATION BEING RETAINED BY THE PARISH RECORD PURPOSES. YOU CONSENT TO BEING CONTACTED BY THE PARISH USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION REGARDING PARISH ACTIVITIES. YOU CONSENT TO HAVING MY RECORDS RETAINED FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES AND BEING CONTACTED BY THE PARISH FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. Submit

Baptisms are held every weekend, on Saturday (the second Sat.) and three Sundays in the month (check with parish office for actual dates). Parents are required to give three weeks notice and are invited to attend a short information meeting our Baptism teamon the Wednesday prior to baptism, at Carrowbeg House, at 8.30 p.m. We strongly encourage parents to avail of the new Baptismal Teams who will make contact with you and visit you in your home if you wish. Confirmation ... Westport Parish Contact the Parish Office @ 098-28871 About Confirmation St. Mary's Church Confirmation is the Sacrament by which the baptised receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through ancient rituals and words, God sends his Holy Spirit to give us the strength needed to put into practice the message of Jesus in every aspect of our lives. Christians have held that when the Holy Spirit comes, God gives us the gifts of: • being wise, • increased knowledge, especially of spiritual things, • the ability to judge between right and wrong, • understanding how and why things might be as they are, • courage to live life well, • holiness to become more what God intends us to be, • respect for God. These gifts result in the fruits of the Holy Spirit. We become: • more loving, • more joyful, • more at peace, • more patient, • kinder, • better, • faithful, • gentle, • and contented people. Each person’s ability to embrace these affects depends on his or her openness to the sacrament and willingness to accept it as God’s personal gift. You Shall Be My Witnesses is a Confirmation preparation programme based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The programme is designed as a resource to parishes. It offers support, encouragement and a challenge as well as an invitation to parents to become more actively involved in the faith life of their children as they prepare for Confirmation. The programme runs over four nights. The parents help facilitate small group activities with the young people on the themes listed below. During the course of each session the parent leaders facilitate discussion/activities. You Shall be My Witnesses explores the themes of: What it means to Belong to the Catholic Church; What we, as Catholics, Believe; How Being a Confirmed Catholic impacts and reflects on how we live our lives; and Who we Become as a Confirmed Christian. As stated, the four sessions are run by parents with the help of the parish community and parish priest.

Community & Spiritual Connection Newsletter Week Begining 18th January 2026 WESTPORT PARISH APPRECIATION NIGHT: For all those involved in our Parish Pastoral Ministry Friday February 6 th at 7.00p.m. in the Castlecourt Hotel. The 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from 18 to 25 January : T he theme this year is “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4) As part of our local Ecumenical celebration we ALL ARE WARMLY INVITED TO: A Public Celebration of the reopeni Newsletter Week Beginning 11th January 2026 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320 CRIB OFFERINGS: Offerings at the Crib are in aid of UNICEF Children’s Emergency Fund. “Please help save a child this Christmas DON’T WANT THEM? DON’T NEED THEM? RE-GIFT THEM: Westport Eco Congregation is hosting a “REGIFTING SUNDAY” – gifts can be left In the back of St Marys Church beside the statue of St. Patr ‘We pray for them all the time’ – Gena Heraty on the people who kidnapped her in Haiti last year Irish charity worker Gena Heraty has said she “prays all the time” for the men who kidnapped her in Haiti in August 2025. It has been four months since the Mayo native was held hostage from August 4 to August 29 in Haiti, where she works as an aid worker, supporting adults and children with special needs. Ms Heraty said “she wished to God” that there was another option for young men in Haiti who “get dragged into this kind of a life”, other than working for what she described Adult Faith and Human Formation Classes Date and time is TBD Westport Learn more Święcenie Pokarmów Wielkanocnych Sat, 19 Apr St Mary's Church Details Celebrating World Autism Month with a community walk Sun, 06 Apr Westport Learn more Multiple Dates Over 60s Climate Work Out Programme Tue, 04 Feb Westport Details Mass Times & Confessions WESTPORT St. Mary's Church Weekend Masses Saturday, 6.30 p.m. (First Mass of Sunday) [vigil] Sunday, 11:00am our live camera: CLICK our Mass listing: CLICK Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday at 10am Adoration Adoration 8.00am – 8.00pm each day except Tuesday. Adoration finishes at 7.00pm in adoration room and moves to St. Mary’s Church from 7.00pm – 8.00pm Confessions Saturday, 12.30pm - 1 pm. or at other times by calling to the Presbytery. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick During the 10:00am Mass on the first Saturday of each month. This is a Sacrament of the Church, and not just a blessing. It is offered to those of advancing years who may be struggling daily with the challenges of old age. It is also offered to those with a diagnosed medical condition, or those awaiting a diagnosis. It is recommended that this Sacrament only be received one each month. CLARE ISLAND Church of the Sacred Heart Mass is celebrated three weekends out of four in Clare Island. Check locally for details, Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm Saturday Masses: 9.00am INISHTURK ISLAND St. Columba’s Church Mass is celebrated one weekend out of four in Inishturk. Check locally for details. Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm, (Summer and Winter) Saturday Mass: 9. 00 am, (Summer and Winter) LECANVEY St. Patrick's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm DRUMMIN St. Mary's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm FAHY Church Of The Holy Family Friday evening 7:00pm (this will cover the Sunday obligation) KILMEENA St. Brendan's Church Sunday morning 9:30am CROAGH PATRICK St. Patrick’s Oratory Annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage last Sunday of July. Masses: Every hour from 8am Confessions on the summit continuously from 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Garland Friday (Friday before Reek Sunday). Mass: On the summit 10.00 a.m. and in Murrisk car park at 7.30 p.m. Feast of the Assumption (15 Aug) Community Hub Faith in Action Discover a welcoming community at Westport Parish, where all are embraced in God's love. Our doors are open to those searching for spiritual fulfillment and a deeper connection with Jesus. Allow His grace to touch your soul and experience acceptance, peace, and joy in our diverse church family. Become a part of our mission to worship and serve together. Learn More

Community & Spiritual Connection image.png 3 (1).jpg image.png 1/9 Gena Heraty - ‘We pray for them all the time’ Learn More Discover the schools in our parish — visit our new Schools Listing for details on local primary and post-primary schools. our SCHOOLS Newsletter Week Begining 18th January 2026 WESTPORT PARISH APPRECIATION NIGHT: For all those involved in our Parish Pastoral Ministry Friday February 6 th at 7.00p.m. in the Castlecourt Hotel. The 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from 18 to 25 January : T he theme this year is “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4) As part of our local Ecumenical celebration we ALL ARE WARMLY INVITED TO: A Public Celebration of the reopeni Newsletter 3 min read Newsletter Week Beginning 11th January 2026 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Meeting at the Family Centre, knock each Wednesday at 11am.No booking required. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320 CRIB OFFERINGS: Offerings at the Crib are in aid of UNICEF Children’s Emergency Fund. “Please help save a child this Christmas DON’T WANT THEM? DON’T NEED THEM? RE-GIFT THEM: Westport Eco Congregation is hosting a “REGIFTING SUNDAY” – gifts can be left In the back of St Marys Church beside the statue of St. Patr Newsletter 3 min read ‘We pray for them all the time’ – Gena Heraty on the people who kidnapped her in Haiti last year Irish charity worker Gena Heraty has said she “prays all the time” for the men who kidnapped her in Haiti in August 2025. It has been four months since the Mayo native was held hostage from August 4 to August 29 in Haiti, where she works as an aid worker, supporting adults and children with special needs. Ms Heraty said “she wished to God” that there was another option for young men in Haiti who “get dragged into this kind of a life”, other than working for what she described 2 min read Adult Faith and Human Formation Classes Date and time is TBD Westport Learn more Mass Times & Confessions WESTPORT • St. Mary's Church Weekend Masses: Saturday, 6.30 p.m. (First Mass of Sunday) [vigil]Sunday, 11:00amour our live camera: CLICK our Mass listing: CLICK Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday at 10am Adoration Adoration 8.00am – 8.00pm each day except Tuesday.Adoration finishes at 7.00pm in adoration room and moves to St. Mary’s Church from 7.00pm – 8.00pm Confessions: Saturday, 12.30pm - 1 pm. or at other times by calling to the Presbytery. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: During the 10:00am Mass on the first Saturday of each month. This is a Sacrament of the Church, and not just a blessing. It is offered to those of advancing years who may be struggling daily with the challenges of old age. It is also offered to those with a diagnosed medical condition, or those awaiting a diagnosis. It is recommended that this Sacrament only be received one each month. CLARE ISLAND • Church of the Sacred Heart Mass is celebrated three weekends out of four in Clare Island. Check locally for details, Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm Saturday Masses: 9.00am INISHTURK ISLAND • St. Columba’s Church Mass is celebrated one weekend out of four in Inishturk. Check locally for details. Friday Evening Mass: 8.00 pm, (Summer and Winter)Saturday Mass: 9. 00 am, (Summer and Winter) LECANVEY • St. Patrick's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm DRUMMIN • St. Mary's Church Saturday evening 8:00pm FAHY • Church Of The Holy Family Friday evening 7:00pm (this will cover the Sunday obligation) KILMEENA • St. Brendan's Church Sunday morning 9:30am CROAGH PATRICK • St. Patrick’s Oratory Annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage last Sunday of July Masses: Every hour from 8am Confessions on the summit continuously from 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Garland Friday (Friday before Reek Sunday). Mass: On the summit 10.00 a.m. and in Murrisk car park at 7.30 p.m. Feast of the Assumption (15 Aug) Community Hub Faith in Action Discover a welcoming community at Westport Parish, where all are embraced in God's love. Our doors are open to those searching for spiritual fulfillment and a deeper connection with Jesus. Allow His grace to touch your soul and experience acceptance, peace, and joy in our diverse church family. Become a part of our mission to worship and serve together. Learn More

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