Westport Parish

HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling in at the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or the Parish office. Thank you. BAKE SALE & RAFFEL: In Carrowbeg House, Sunday June 21st after 11am mass for our youth in St Mary's Parish. Funds raised will subsidise Camp Veritas fees in Clongowes College for our teen Campers attending later this month. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport CHILDREN’S ROSARY: Children's Rosary 10.30 before 11.00 am Mass on Sunday 14th June. All ages welcome. “HEALING VOICE” ‘Healing Voice’, an evening of sacred music with Schola Cantorum Basilicae, takes place in the Chapel of Reconciliation at Knock Shrine on Friday, June 19th 2026 from 8pm to 9pm. All are welcome. Admission is free. CASTLEBAR CONCERT BAND: Presents their annual concert " Sounds of Summer” Friday evening June 19th at 8pm in the Linenhall Theatre, Castlebar. This year the Band will be accompanied by the High Flyers Community Orchestra and some other guests all of which should make for a lovely evening of music" MASS, TALKS AND EUCHARISTIC HEALING: An evening with Rev Fr Prince, SJ. in St Oliver Plunkett Church. Renmore, Galway. H91 PX95. on Friday July 10th from 4pm to 8pm.Confessions available before Mass. All are welcome. Any enquiries to Dympna on 087 2302681 GRÁSTA: Is a voluntary group of Married Couples based in Ireland, who for over 25 years have been facilitating Pre-Marriage Courses for couples getting married in the Catholic Church. We are holding pre-Marriage courses on the following dates: 13th - 15th November 2026 26th - 28th February 2027 THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth. CÉAD MILE FÁILTE TO AUGHAGOWER AND WESTPORT: The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Ireland as part of an official trip. Prime Minister Carney will meet with President Catherine Connolly at Westport House He will also attend Sunday Mass in Aughagower. This marks the first official visit to Mayo by a Canadian prime minister. His grandfather came from the townland of Ayle and his grandmother came from the townland of Mace. We wish him and his family a happy and safe visit to his Ancestral home. CHARITY WALK ON CLARE ISLAND: The 2026 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island will take place on Saturday, July 20th. The 2026 beneficiary charities are The Irish Cancer Society and Pancreatic Cancer Ireland, both of which provide vital services and supports to individuals and families affected by cancer. Entry is by a donation of €50, or by raising a minimum of €50 in sponsorship per person. This includes return ferry travel from Roonagh Pier, as well as optional complimentary bus transfer from Castlebar and Westport. For further information or to register, contact: Pat: 087 2931960, Joe on 087 2338570, Email: [email protected] or log onto www.idonate.ie/kciwalks for full information. ST. PATRICK’S 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Bus departs from St. Mary’s Church Westport at 8.00am. on Friday 26th June. For booking contact Margaret at 087-7401391 NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE FOR LIFE: The National Pilgrimage for Life, will be celebrated on Saturday 20th June in Knock Shrine. Mass with Anointing of the sick at 3.00pm in the Basilica. This Pilgrimage is an opportunity to draw strength and inspiration from Mary, who is mother of Jesus and mother of the Church. Central to the pilgrimage will be the Eucharist which nourishes us through life as well as being a particular source of strength to the sick and the dying. We celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life. PRAYER FOR EXAMINATION TIME: God of wisdom: guide me as I choose questions and in the way I answer them. God of peace: keep me calm so that I will do the best that I can. God of understanding: help me put all of this into perspective. I ask these prayers in the name of Jesus, friend of students, Christ our Lord Amen. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684

The Carney Family Graves The Carney Family Graves The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit Ireland as part of an official trip Following his stops in Dublin, Prime Minister Carney will fly to Ireland West Airport, Knock and meet with President Catherine Connolly at Westport House He will also attend Sunday Mass in Aughagower. This marks the first official visit to Mayo by a Canadian prime minister—a meaningful stop for Prime Minister Carney, whose grandfather came from the Townland of Ayle and his grandmother came fron the townland of Aughagower. We wish him and his family a happy and safe visit to his ancestral home in Mayo

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling in at the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or the Parish office. Thank you. CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Sunday 7th June is the Feast of Corpus Christi, weather permitting there will be an outdoor procession in Westport after the 11.00am Mass. All the First Holy Communion classes in the area are invited to take part in the Procession as part of their Grow in Love Mass. This year weather permitting the procession will finish with Benediction at the McBride Community Nursing Unit, on the green at St. Mary’s Crescent. ROUTE A OR ROUTE B 0R ROUTE C South Mall South Mall Inside St. Mary’s Fairgreen Fairgreen Mill Street North Mall Shop Street St. Mary’s Church James Street St. Mary’s Crescent FLOWER PETALS FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Please bring them to Carrowbeg House on Sunday Morning June 7th before the 11am Mass. Thank You A STUDENT'S PRAYER: "Dear Lord, I give you my hands to do Your work;I give You my feet to go Your way;I give You my eyes to see as You see;I give You my tongue to speak Your words;I give You my mind that You may think in me;I give You my spirit that You may pray in me.Above all, I give You my heart that You may love in me—love the Father and love all humankind.I give You my whole self, Lord, that You may grow in me, so that it is You who lives, works, and prays in me. Amen." FRIENDS OF THE MALL RIVER INVITATION: Monay 8th June, we begin our annual Eco-friendly clean-up of our beautiful river The Mall. The cleanup begins at 7.00pm. Friends of The Mall River are inviting as many volunteers as possible to attend. MASS FOR FR. PATRICK BURKE Mass to mark Patrick Burke's 20th anniversary of his ordination takes place in Killererin church on Thursday 11th of June at 7:30pm. FUNERAL MINISTRY: Thanks to all those who accepted nominations to volunteer to be part of this special ministry. The information meeting for those nominated is on the 9th June at 7.00p.m. in the Plaza Hotel NEW BOXES OF ENVELOPES: A few boxes to be collected, please call in to the Parish Office during the week. Thank you for supporting your local Church and Parish, also thanks to all our volunteers who so kindly delivered the envelopes over the past few weeks. ROSARY: Children's Rosary 10.30 before 11.00 am Mass on Sunday 14th June. All ages welcome. BAKE SALE: In Carrowbeg House, Sunday June 21st after 11am mass for our youth in St Mary's Parish. Funds raised will subsidise Camp Veritas fees in Clongowes College for our teen Campers attending later this month. ST. PATRICK’S 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Bus departs from St. Mary’s Church Westport at 8.00am. on Friday 26th June. For booking contact Margaret at 087-7401391 CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport WESTPORT LIONS CLUB: Annual General Meeting is coming up — we'd love to see as many members there as possible!It's on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 at 8:00pm in the Clew Bay, Westport. The AGM is a great opportunity to review the past year, voice your opinion, and help shape the club's future direction. Please make every effort to attend. Looking forward to seeing you all there! CROAGH PATRICK PROJECT COORDINATIOR: Croagh Patrick Stakeholders Group seeks to recruit a capable and efficient person with a passion for the mountain environment to join the team as our Project Coordinator. Application forms available on www.croaghpatrick.net or via email [email protected]. Closing date for Applications 6th June 2026 at 3pm BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling in at the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or the Parish office. Thank you. CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Sunday 7th June is the Feast of Corpus Christi, weather permitting there will be an outdoor procession in Westport after the 11.00am Mass. All the First Holy Communion classes in the area are invited to take part in the Procession as part of their Grow in Love Mass. This year weather permitting the procession will finish with Benediction at the McBride Community Nursing Unit, on the green at St. Mary’s Crescent. ROUTE A OR ROUTE B 0R ROUTE C South Mall South Mall Inside St. Mary’s Fairgreen Fairgreen Mill Street North Mall Shop Street St. Mary’s Church James Street St. Mary’s Crescent FLOWER PETALS FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Please bring them to Carrowbeg House on Sunday Morning June 7th before the 11am Mass. Thank You PRAYER BEFORE EXAMS: Loving God, be with me now as I prepare for my exams. Thank you for the many talents & gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education. Calm my nerves & anxiety, help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly and to answer the questions to the very best that I can. Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam-and always. Amen. A STUDENT PRAYER: Father, please clear my mind and give me the understanding and knowledge that comes only from vou. Bless me as I take this exam and bring the information that I've studied to mind when it is needed in this exam. Grant me favour as I begin this test. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. PRAYER SERVICE: There will be a prayer Service for Junior Cert and Leaving Cert Students in St. Mary’s Church Westport on Tuesday June 2nd at 8.PM Please join us in prayer for our young exam students. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684 FUNERAL MINISTRY: Thanks to all those who accepted nominations to volunteer to be part of this special ministry. The information meeting for those nominated is on the 9th June at 7.00p.m. in the Plaza Hotel NEW BOXES OF ENVELOPES: Are available for collection this weekend. You can call in after Mass or at the Parish Office during the week. We would appreciate the help of our usual volunteers to distribute them, and the help of any new volunteers would be a great help too. “Many hands make light work” Any additions, corrections or alterations please contact the Parish Office with the details. Thank you for supporting your local Church and Parish. ROSARY: Children's Rosary 10.30 before 11.00 am mass on Sunday 14th June. All ages welcome. BAKE SALE: In Carrowbeg House, Sunday June 21st after 11am mass for our youth in St Mary's Parish. Funds raised will subsidise Camp Veritas fees in Clongowes College for our teen Campers attending later this month. MONTHLY MINI VIGIL: Takes place at Knock Shrine on Friday, June 5th. Confessions available in the Chapel of Reconciliation from 8pm to 9pm. Vigil takes place in the Parish Church from 9pm to Midnight. See for details. Open Morning at the new Retreat Village at Knock Shrine takes place on Saturday, June 13th from 10.30am to 1pm. Explore the retreat accommodation and prayer spaces. Meet the retreat team. See www.knockshrine.ie for full retreat programme for 2026. MONTHLY CALLS: Fr. John will do his monthly calls next week. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport FAILTE CUPPA: After 11.00a.m. Mass on Sunday in Carrowbeg House CROAGH PATRICK PROJECT COORDINATIOR: Croagh Patrick Stakeholders Group seeks to recruit a capable and efficient person with a passion for the mountain environment to join the team as our Project Coordinator. Application forms available on www.croaghpatrick.net or via email [email protected]. Closing date for Applications 6th June 2026 at 3pm

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: Kilmeena & Carrowholly Saturday 30th May at 1.00pm Inisturk Saturday June 13th June at 11.00a.m. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to take Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling in at the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or the Parish office. Thank you. CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: Sunday 7th June is the Fest of Corpus Christi, weather permitting there will be a procession in Westport After the 11.00am Mass. All the First Holy Communion classes in the area are invited to take part leading the Procession as part of their Grow in Love Mass. This year the procession will finish with Benediction at the McBride Community Nursing Unit, on the green at St. Mary’s Crescent. PRAYER BEFORE EXAMS: Loving God, be with me now as I prepare for my exams. Thank you for the many talents & gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education. Calm my nerves & anxiety, help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly and to answer the questions to the very best that I can. Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam-and always. Amen. 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087-7401391 Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00a.m. HOLY TRINITY RESTORATION: A fundraising concert to support ongoing essential restoration work at Holy Trinity Church will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Wed. 27th May 8pm, featuring Louisburgh Voices and the ConTempo Quartet. The programme includes Vivaldi's Gloria in D and music by J.S. Bach. Tickets (€20) are available from the Clew Bay Hotel and Duffy's Bookshop, Westport and Gala, Louisburgh. CHILDREN’S ROSARY: 10.30 before 11.00 am Mass on Sunday 14th June. All ages welcome. ST MARY’S CHURCH WESTORT: A new sound system is being installed at the moment. This involves upgrading the wiring, loop system and speakers in the Church. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684 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. NEW BOXES OF ENVELOPES: Are available for collection this weekend. You can call in after Mass or at the Parish Office during the week. We would appreciate the help of our usual volunteers to distribute them, and the help of any new volunteers would be a great help too. “Many hands make light work” Any additions, corrections or alterations please contact the Parish Office with the details. Thank you for supporting your local Church and Parish. 41ST ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY: Saturday 6th June 2026 in Knock Shrine. Archbishop Eamon Martin reconsecrates Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Unmissable line-up of speakers who live and love the Rosary. See poster and leaflets at back of the church for details. INVITATION: You are warmly invited to an Ecumenical Service for the Community to give thanks for 40 years of Westport COUNTRY MARKET on Thursday 28th at 11am in Holy Trinity Church. Organised by the Church of Ireland with St Mary's Roman Catholic Church. LAUDATE SI WEEK MAY 17TH to 24TH From Hope to Action. Laudate si invites us to move from hope to action. Hope is not passive, it is lived and shared through daily choices, community life, prayer and concrete acts of care. This year reminds us that ecological conversion grows step by step through relationships restored, creation protected and communities strengthened. Take one step and join a week of global actions in caring for our common home.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: 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. PIONEER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 5 Nights from Shannon Airport on 5th August. For further details contact Fr. Delaney on 0876660408 AUGHAGOWER MAKERS MARKET: Aughagower Community Centre starting 22nd May 10.30a.m. to 2.00p.m. THE WESTPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN: Plant sale located behind the Quay Community Centre. Sunday 17th May 12.00p.m. to 3.00p.m. All are welcome to pop down and see what we are up to. Proceeds from this plant sale allows us to buy more seeds and equipment needed to keep this project going. Thank you. 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087-7401391 Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00a.m. HOLY TRINITY RESTORATION: A fundraising concert to support ongoing essential restoration work at Holy Trinity Church will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Wed. 27th May 8pm, featuring Louisburgh Voices and the ConTempo Quartet. The programme includes Vivaldi's Gloria in D and music by J.S. Bach. Tickets (€20) are available from the Clew Bay Hotel and Duffy's Bookshop, Westport and Gala, Louisburgh. WESTPORT DAFODIL DAY: Thanks to all volunteer collectors and supporters who contributed so generously to ensure the success of this year’s collection. €24,129.03 was raised in the Westport area. Míle Buiochas FOR THE RECORD: Available on sale at the Presbytery Office Westport F28TN28. Tracing the history and marking the installation of Archbishop Francis Duffy as Bishop of Killalla written by Fr. Brendan Hoban €15 per copy. “THE DAISY VOYAGE” Official Launch of the ‘Worlds Toughest Row’ 3,000 miles across The Atlantic for Daisy Lodge Mayo. Venue: Tile Warehouse, Unit 1, Westport, Industrial Park, Newport Road Date: Thurs May 21st at 5.30p.m ST MARY’S CHURCH WESTORT: A new sound system is being installed at the moment. This involves upgrading the wiring, loop system and speakers in the Church. 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. WESTPORT LIONS CLUB: Is planning a trip to Knock on Sunday 24th May. All welcome! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brendan at 086 8434867 or Elaine at 087 2380121 to register your interest. Our next meeting takes place at Clew Bay Hotel on Tuesday 12th May at 8pm. New members always welcome. PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD:- Lord Jesus, you ascended in glory to your Father; grant us faith to see beyond the visible, hope to trust in your promise, and love to live as your disciples here on earth.- As you return to the Father, Send your Spirit to renew the hearts of your people, that we may witness to your saving power with courage and joy.- May our worship on this holy feast deepen our unity with you and with one another, guiding our steps toward the eternal life you share with the Father and the Spirit. TUAM ARCHDIOCESE 33HR ADORATION: Saturday, 23rd May Westport, Lecanvey & Drummin hour of adoration 4.00pm – 5.00pm and Mass at 5.15pm. A bus will leave the Car Park, Mill Street at 2.30p.m. on the 23rd May. Please contact Mary at 087-1363141 before the 21st May. Thank you. INVITATION.You are warmly invited to an Ecumenical Service for the Community to give thanks for 40 years of Westport COUNTRY MARKET on Thursday 28th at 11am in Holy Trinity Church. Organised by the Church of Ireland with St Mary's Roman Catholic Church. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684

Confirmation Day Gaelscoil 16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Scoil Phadraig16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Scoil Phadraig16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Quay School16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Brackloon16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Drummin16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Lecanvey 16th April 20026 Confirmation Day Murrisk 16th April 20026

Prayer before Exams Loving God, be with me now as I prepare for my exams. Thank you or the many talents & gifts you have given me and for the opportunity of education. Calm my nerves and anxiety, help me to remember all that I have studied, to express it clearly and to answer the questions to the very best that I can. Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam - and always. Amen. A Students Prayer Father, please clear my mind and give me the understanding and knowledge that comes only from you. Bless me as I take this exam and bring the information that I've studied to mind when it is needed in this exam. Grant me favour as I begin this test. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen. Wishing all students the best of luck in their exams. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS CERMONIES: 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. MISSION APPEAL: We welcome Volunteers from the Vincentian Lay Missionaries who are joining us for Mass on this 9/10th May. They wish to tell you about the work of the Vincentian Sisters and Fathers that they have worked with and continue to support and appeal for your help with their African projects. We keep them in our special prayer intentions and offer them our generous support. ECO CONGREGATION: No Mow May is one of the easiest ways to help the environment – letting wildflowers like daisies, dandelions and clovers grow while supporting bees and butterflies. (Even small wild patches add up to make a huge difference to nature.) Approximately 97% of flower-rich meadows have been lost since the 1930s, and with them, vital food and habitat needed by wildlife. But your garden can help! A healthy lawn with some longer grass and wildflowers helps to tackle pollution, benefits wildlife and can even lock away carbon below the ground. PIONEER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 5 Nights from Shannon Airport on 5th August. For further details contact Fr. Delaney on 0876660408 PIONEER TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION: Are holding an information /consultation meeting in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine, on Wednesday 13th May 7:30pm to 9:30pm Liam O Dwyer who is assisting the Board of Directors with the development of the Association will facilitate the meeting. AUGHAGOWER MAKERS MARKET: Aughagower Community Centre starting 22nd May 10.30a.m. to 2.00p.m. THE WESTPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN Plant sale located behind the Quay Community Centre. Sunday 17th May 12.00p.m. to 3.00p.m. All are welcome to pop down and see what we are up to. Proceeds from this plant sale allows us to buy more seeds and equipment needed to keep this project going. Thank you. 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087-7401391 Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00a.m. 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. 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 May 12th, 19th. Contact: [email protected] 0872360272 EASTER PRAYER: Heavenly Father, on these Easter Days, we rejoice in the Resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Grant us renewed faith, hope and love as we walk in the light of the empty tomb. May the joy of Easter fill our hearts, strengthen our spirit and lead us to share your love among us. We give you thanks for new beginnings, for forgiveness and for the promise of eternal life in Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. CAMP VERITAS: Clongowes wood college, Clane, Co. Kildare. June 23rd – 28th a pilgrimage for 200 young people ages 12-17. Bus collection points at Westport, Castlebar, Claremorris, Tuam and Athenry. Contact Fr Mark 093 24250 or [email protected] or check out www.campveritasireland.orgs WESTPORT LIONS CLUB: Westport Lions Club is planning a trip to Knock on Sunday 24th May. All welcome! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Brendan at 086 8434867 or Elaine at 087 2380121 to register your interest. Our next meeting takes place at Clew Bay Hotel on Tuesday 12th May at 8pm. New members always welcome. KNOCK SHRINE: The annual Mass for Organ Donors and their family’s take’s place on Sunday, May 17th at 12pm in Knock Basilica. All are welcome. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Ann Cannon, James Street. Myra Glavey, Fr. Angelus Park. Sarah O’Duffy, Rosbeg. John Doherty, Clareview. Mark Jennings, Tullamore

No Mow May is one of the easiest ways to help the environment – letting wildflowers like daisies, dandelions and clovers grow while supporting bees and butterflies. (Even small wild patches add up to make a huge difference to nature.) Approximately 97% of flower-rich meadows have been lost since the 1930s, and with them, vital food and habitat needed by wildlife. But your garden can help! A healthy lawn with some longer grass and wildflowers helps to tackle pollution, benefits wildlife and can even lock away carbon below the ground

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 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. ECO CONGREGATION: No Mow May is one of the easiest ways to help the environment – letting wildflowers like daisies, dandelions and clovers grow while supporting bees and butterflies. (Even small wild patches add up to make a huge difference to nature.) Approximately 97% of flower-rich meadows have been lost since the 1930s, and with them, vital food and habitat needed by wildlife. But your garden can help! A healthy lawn with some longer grass and wildflowers helps to tackle pollution, benefits wildlife and can even lock away carbon below the ground BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Every Wednesday during school term, Westport Leisure Centre Hall 9.30a.m. – 11.00a.m. 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. 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 May 5th, 12th, 19th. 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. EASTER PRAYER: Heavenly Father, on these Easter Days, we rejoice in the Resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Grant us renewed faith, hope and love as we walk in the light of the empty tomb. May the joy of Easter fill our hearts, strengthen our spirit and lead us to share your love among us. We give you thanks for new beginnings, for forgiveness and for the promise of eternal life in Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG: Friday 29th May – 31st May Contact 087-7401391 Bus leaving St. Mary’s Church at 8.00a.m. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday 3rd May Archbishop Francis Duffy will lead the Pilgrimage. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Cora Scullane, Murrisk & Dublin John Horkan, Reading UK & formerly Deerpark East & Carrabawn.