Westport Parish

TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT: March 24 th  for children preparing for Confirmation March 31 st  for all the sick and bereaved of our parish.   STEWARDS NEEDED: Volunteers to help with various Church related ceremonies and events. If you can help please contact Fr. John 098-28871, Kevin Barrett 087-8177291, Peter Hastings 087-7770426   STATION OF THE CROSS DURING LENT: On Fridays at 7p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Westport   WESTPORT PARISH COUNCIL: Reminder the next meeting is on March 23 rd  at 8.00pm in the Presbytery.   DAFFODIL DAY: Friday, March 20th. Can you volunteer 2 hours of your time. Contact Jackie on 085 1962566   CHRISM MASS IN TUAM 1 ST  APRIL: Bus leaving from Mill Street Car Park at 4.00pm Contact Mary 098-28033   PRAYER FOR LATARE SUNDAY AND MOTHER’S DAY: Gracious God, on this Latare Sunday and Mother's Day, bless every mother with patience, courage and joy. May our families gather in gratitude, gentleness and generosity. Grant Your rest to weary hands, guidance to daily tasks and love that grows every day. Surround all mothers with Your care and protection. Amen.   SATURDAY 10.00A.M. MASS OFFERT0RY COLLECTION: For those unable to attend the 6.30p.m. Saturday evening Mass or the 11.00a.m. Sunday Morning Mass, thank you for supporting our Local Church and Parish at the Offertory Collection at the 10.00a.m Mass on Saturday Morning.   ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 1.00PM . Family Fun Amusements & Crafts 2pm James Street Car Park, Westport Town Hall-Music, Dance & Drame Performance. Free Enry 4pm   BRACKLOON HINTERLAND COMMUNITIES: Will have its community futures plan launch on Sunday march 22nd at 11am. Minister Darragh Calleary attends the launch along with other Mayo TDs and local councillors, see you there for this historic occasion arrive early  0863192882   DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Dawn Mass Murrisk Abbey Easter Sunday at 6.00AM.   ECO CONGREGATION: Reducing food waste during the Lenten season aligns with spiritual goals of fasting and mindfulness by encouraging intentional eating and stewardship .  According to the EPA it costs the average Irish household about €60 per month or €700 per year. That’s an annual national cost of €1.29 billion.  We can individually and collectively make simple changes in our lives that would reduce the amount of food that gets wasted. Simple things like meal planning, creatively using leftovers, checking the back of your fridge for items that might go unnoticed or unused and moving them to the front.   PIONEER ANNUAL AFTERNOON OF PRAYER: Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock on Sunday 22 nd  March from 3.pm-6pm   DEMENTIA: The course is called Insights into Dementia, Informing and Empowering Family Carers by providing Positive and Practical Training for Carers of family Members with Dementia.  TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar from the 1 st  of April-13th of May 2026 from 7pm -9.30pm.    Telephone 1800 341 341 or email familycarertraining@alzheimer.ie .   CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK An evening of Irish Music, Culture and Heritage which takes place in Knock Basilica on Sunday, March 15 th  at 8pm. All are welcome.  Free admission. See  www.knockshrine.ie  fo r more details.   SAFETALK SUICIDE ALERTNESS: TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar Tuesday 24 th  March 2026 Time 10am to 1.30pm   HOLY WATAER BOTTLES: If you have empty holy water bottles from last Easter please bring them back and we refill them.   TRIP TO MEDJUGORJE: Fully Escorted Trip to Medjugorje with Marian Pilgrimages-Led by Sharon O Leary. Direct flights from Knock October 21st- 28th. Spiritual Director Fr Séan Sheehy and accompanied by Fr Nelson Joseph. Contact Sharon 086 0523014  EASTER BUNNY HUNT 2026: Volunteers needed Tx 0877779879/phone Entries can be left in at the Presbytery or family resource centre, Mill Street.   LENT PREPARING FOR EASTER: Meeting continuing in Carrowbeg House 7pm-8pm on Thursday evenings

Hi Father Kenny and all in the parishes, I hope ye are all well and getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. As I write that, I find myself wondering how many people will actually think of St. Patrick himself on the day! He sure did pick a cold enough spot to do his 40 day retreat😉. I have always loved the song Hail Glorious St. Patrick and Lennie Grimes singing it is the real deal! Here we are all doing well thank God. It's really a case of taking it day by day, night by night. We now describe our days/nights in relation to shooting - a good day is when we have no shooting and we can move freely on the grounds and our family can be outside. A good night is when we don't hear any shooting and we all sleep. The last week has been great as we have not had any night shooting and very little during the days so we are all happy out. Our children/young adults are all adapting well to life in the heat and while we adults, moan about the heat, the flies and the mosquitoes, they never complain. They are amazing. We have 57 in our big Kay Christine family and believe it or not we are accepting two more young children- both were abandoned in the hospital( the hospital is part of the organization I work for-Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs Our other programs are also going well. We have a steady flow of children coming for Physio every day and an equally steady flow of Adults- mainly stroke patients -coming. So many people under 50 having strokes. Tis scary. The other night, I had pins and needles in my hand, and I thought O God, I hope I am not going to have a stroke😊 These patients and their families give us a real insight into life in Haiti and all the struggles. Many of the stories are heart breaking, others are outright terrifying. Just watching a stroke patients, or a mother with a severely disabled child, get on a motor bike terrifies me, not to mention the fact that many are living in areas that are surrounded by gangs. Bear in mind that there is no social welfare in Haiti and access to health care is very difficult. If you have no money, you are left to suffer. You can imagine how hard it is when someone gets sick or has an accident. When you have a child with disabilities, everything becomes more challenging. Our school is going well - as long as our school buses are on the road, the parents are happy to send their children. Without the buses, it would be too difficult for them- remember no one has cars here and public transport is painful - to put it mildly😉. It is so wonderful to see them coming in every morning and the joy they bring with them makes everyone feel good. Their parents are very proud of their achievements and always so appreciative of our efforts. Apart from our regular work we have been busy supporting very vulnerable cases. I will give a few examples. One single mother of two children- a baby and a child with disabilities- nearly gave me a heart attack. She came one morning and when I asked where her children were, she said home alone- she gave them sleeping tablets so they would not wake up and cry. Apparently this is a common practice for some mothers. The good news is that we have been able to rent a little place for her and we have given her money so she can sell stuff. Plus we give her support every month so she can feed the children. She is a new woman and always thanking us. A woman came yesterday - she had a pin/rod in her leg- after a break, and now had no money for the operation to take it out. The same woman has a son, that had a stroke and lost the use in his arm. He used to come for PT. Somehow she is managing to send him to college. Can't be easy. Anyway, we sent her off with a check (1000Euro) and tears of gratitude in her eyes. A few weeks ago, a guy did a sponsored cycle from Dublin to Westport. He sent us the money €9k and the very next week we organized a food distribution for over 175 families - all families that used to live up in the mountains close to where we were. Rice beans and cooking oil. Nothing fancy BUT a massive contribution to people that have lost everything. Sadly, lots of people are hungry every day. People that have been displaced due to gangs are really struggling. Never underestimate the value of every Euro ye send our way. €3 will buy a decent meal - rice bean soup and vegetables. With €6 we can buy Rice and Beans that will feed 8-10 people. There is no sign of an end to all the violence. We have a new, transitional government and they promise elections this year. They also promise to end the reign of the gangs. Promises and promises. We wait and see. Probably this is long enough. Thanks to all of you for all your prayers and please do continue to pray for us. Those of us that were kidnapped are working away as always and doing well. We frequently talk about our experience and we continue to pray for those that we met during that whole long month of August. It seems a life time away now- sadly the gangs are still up in the hills, still burning homes and killing innocent peasants. Will spare ye the details. Love to everyone. Keep doing good whenever and wherever you can. Keep smiling and keep spreading kindness. The good fight is always a worthy fight and kindness and goodness are always key elements in the good fight😊. Happy St. Patricks Day. I will be wearing the green. Up Mayo wherever you go. Gena

TUESDAY ADORATION HOLY HOUR DURING LENT: 7.00-pm -8.00pm In St. Mary’s Church Westport. Special prayer intentions. March 10 th  for children preparing for First Holy Communion & Confession. March 24 th for children preparing for Confirmation March 31 st  for all the sick and bereaved of our parish.   BABY AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Every Wednesday during School term, Westport Leisure Centre Hall 9.30am-11.00a.m.   STEWARDS NEEDED: Volunteers to help with various Church related ceremonies and events. If you can help please contact Fr. John 098-28871, Kevin Barrett 087-8177291, Peter Hastings 087-7770426   STATION OF THE CROSS DURING LENT: On Fridays at 7p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Westport   CONTEMPLATIVE DOMINICAN MONASTIC VOCATION:   Vocation Discernment Weekends in the Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, Drogheda, A92 KR84, 20 th  – 22 nd  of March 2026 & 17 th  – 19 th  April 2026 . For single women between the ages of 18- 35 Contact: Sr. Mairead O.P. at sienavoc@gmail.com   041 9838524   WESTPORT PARISH COUNCIL: Reminder the next meeting is on March 23 rd  at 8.00pm in the Presbytery.   MARCH 2026: POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.   COMMUNITY PRAYER GATHERING : For the Middle East and Global Events. Sunday 8 th  March at 6.30pm in Holy Trinity Church. Everyone is welcome to this Ecumenical Prayer Service.   DAFFODIL DAY: Friday, March 20th. Can you volunteer 2 hours of your time. Contact Jackie on 085 1962566   LENT PREPARING FOR EASTER: Meetings continuing on Thursday Evenings from 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. in Carrowbeg House. All are welcome.   CHRISM MASS IN TUAM 1 ST  APRIL: Bus leaving from Mill Street Car Park at 4.00pm Contact Mary 098-28033   SKY ARTS LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2026: A competition to create a landscape painting of Croagh Patrick in – Ireland’s holy mountain. Watch the Winner's Film to be broadcast again at 8pm on Wednesday 11 th March on Sky Arts. Filmed in Westport last September 2025.   ONGOING RENEWAL AND FORMATION: Ms. Niamh Morris. Diocesan Pastoral Resource Person will meet ministers of the word (readers) Monday March 9 th  at 7.30pm-9.00pm Ministers of the Eucharist Tuesday March 10 th  at 7.30pm-9.00pm  in Carrowbeg House F28 W903 Organised by Westport Liturgy Group.   WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: Many wise teachers are now asking us to “ return to the heart ” where we can transform how we live in our world, with respect for our earth, and the people who share it with us.  Do you know that over 200 MILLION coffee cups are used in Ireland every year…with a very low number of those being compostable?  This is one of the most visible and UNNECESSARY waste streams we have AND it is one of the easiest to prevent. Could you make a commitment this Lent to stop any part you have in this littering?  “KEEP CUPS” are readily available in shops here in Westport and countrywide.  Why not get one and keep it with you wherever you are likely to feel tempted!  REMEMBER…SMALL CHANGES MAKE BIG DIFFERENCES!   WESTPORT LIONS CLUB MEETING: Monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10th March at 8 PM in the Clew Bay Hotel. These meetings are a great opportunity to discuss our ongoing projects, future initiatives, and ways we can continue to serve and support our community. Look forward to seeing you all.     LENTAN PRAYER: Lord, we thank You for this sacred time of Lent, a time to turn away from sin and to be faithful to the Gospel. Help us to be honest with our shortcomings and brave in our repentance. Draw us deeper into the mystery of Christ's love. Strengthen our resolve to live justly, love mercy and walk humbly with You. Teach us to persevere in prayer, fasting and giving alms. May the fruits of this season bring forth lasting conversion. To You, Father, through the Son and the Holy Spirit, be praise, glory, and honour, now and forever. Amen.   DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Dawn Mass Murrisk Abbey Easter Sunday at 6.00AM.

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 Friday 20th March 10.00a.m. Katie, Annie & Jimmy Durkin, Davitt's Terrace & DFM. Deirdre Hughes, New Road. John Mc Donnello, Ballinlough Westport Thursday 19th Mar 10.00am Rory Mc Nally. St. Mary's Crescent & Perth Westport Wednesday 18th 10.00a.m. Pat, Etta & Niall Farren, Reek View Moria Murphy, Fr. Angelus Park. Westport Tuesday 17th 11.00a.m. Mass at 11.00a.m. St. Patrick's Day. Westport Monday 16th March 6.30p.m. Mass at 6.30pm eve of St. Patrick's Day Westport Monday 16th March 10.00a.m. Michael & Mary Dever, Altamont St & DM of Moran & Dever families. Mary & Jim Mulhern & DM of Sheridan & Murphy families. Tom & Mary Halloran & DM of Halloran & Connor families. Frank Crowe & son Francis. Rene Moane, Carrabawn. Westport Sunday 15th March 2026 Months Mind: Eileen Moane, Tubberhill. Westport Saturday 14th 10.00a.m. 1 Hugh & Sal Mc Caffrey & DFM. 2.Frank Gill, Horkan’s Hill. 3.Sal Horkan, Belclare. 4.May & Pakie Heraty & DFM. Sandyhill. 5.Jackie Mc Greal, Rampart Wood. 6.Keane & Gibbons families, Derrygorman & Keane & Carney families, Slingaun Westport Saturday 14th 6.30p.m. Months Mind: 1. Thomas Mc Grann, Quay 2. Maureen Hastings, Ballinrobe Road. Westport Friday 13th 10.00a.m. Patrick & Ann Joyce & son Paddy, Cashel, Co. Galway Paddy O'Donnell, Ardoley Westport Thurs 12th 10.00a.m. Nora & Pat Mc Namara, Clare Island Ben Farrell & grandfather, Bert & DFM. Westport Wed 11th 10.00a.m. No Intention Westport Tuesday 10th 10.00a.m. Patrick Calvey, Parents Paddy & Mary & nephew Colin, Knappabeg. Westport Monday 9th 10.00a.m. Maureen & Jack Mc Greevy & DFM. Westport 8th March 11.00a.m. No Intention Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 7th March 2026 1. Annie & Patrick Heneghan, sons P.J. & Christopher, Oughty WEstport Saturday 7th March 6.30p.m. Months Mind: Frances Pope, Carrowholly Lecanvey March 7th 8.00p.m. Patrick Mc Girr & DFM. Westport: 10.a.m. Saturday 7th March 2026 1. Séan Hynes, Balloina. 2. Michael Mc Menamin, Belclare 3. Willie Browne, Derrygorman 4. Deceased Residence of High Street. 5. Edward & Thomas Griffith & DFM. Westport: 10.00a.m. Friday 6th March 2026 1. Mick & Nancy Brady, Attyreece & DFM. 2. Eamon & Bridget McGreal & D.M. of McGreal & Gibbons families. Thursday: 10.00a.m. Thursday 5th March 2026 1. Fr. Michéal Mannion Westport: 10.00a.m. Wednesday 4th March 2026 1. Patr & Rita Duffy & John & Rose Wallace. 2. Stephen & Maud Walsh, Mill Street. Ava Henry & Bernie Walsh. 3. Patrick & Margaret McGing, Bridge St & DFM. 4. Larry & Carmel Bourke & grandson Shane. Westport: 10.00a.m. Tuesday 3rd March 2026 1. Jimmy Gibson, Jack & Maureen Staunton, Theresa & Maureen Staunton & D.M. of Staunton, Gibson, Quinn & Stevenson families. 2. Charlie & Ann Lydon. Westport: 10.00a.m. Monday 2nd March 2026 1. Laurence Staunton, Mc Neela Terrace & Jimmy Moohan, Streamstown 2. Bill, Molley & James Browne, The Crescent. 3.Mary & John Kravalis Westport: 11.00a.m. Sunday 1st March 2026 Months Mind: Bernie Ludden, Fr. Angelus Park. Drummin: 8.00p.m. Saturday 28th February 2026 Peter, Mary & Padraic Kelly, Bridge House & DFM. Westport: 10.00a.m. Saturday 28th February 2026 1. Seamus O'Hora, Horkans Hill. 2. Harry Kelly & remembering Fr. Vincent. 3. Mary & John O'Donnell, The Mall & DFM. 4. Gus & Mary Hanley & family, Aileen, Peggy, Thomas, Gusty, Moll, Kitty, Esther, Breda & Theresa 5. Nonie Gibbons, Carrowholly. 6. Ann Kelly, Ocean View. Westport: 6.30p.m. Saturday 28th February 2026 Months Mind: Christina Malone, Newport Road. Lecanvey Saturday 28th Feb. 2026 1. Dennis Carroll, Murisk. 2. John Needham & remembering his wife Roseleen & sons Patrick & Stephen Westport Friday 27th 10.00a.m. 1. Joe Quinn, Cultrain & DFM 2. Joe & Eamon Staunton, Quay 3. Vivian Guthrie, Leenane Road Westport Thursday 26th 10.00a.m. 1. Michael John Hopkins, his mother Colette & DFM. & Siegrid Elfriede Kammler 2. Mary Coughlan, Revenue Row.

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