Westport Parish

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Mairéad and Magnus Knox 25 August 2025 2:55 p.m. Thank you for reminding us of the spectacular beauty of creation- a lovely eagle flew by, and much encouragement from other climbers

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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. Amazing

Eco-Congregation and School Sustainability Project An online directory and interactive map of recycling facilities and charity shops. Westport Eco Congregation asks the community of Westport to reflect on the beauty of our precious world and to consider what practical steps can be taken to prevent further damage to the environment. Also, we ask the community to consider those in the developing world already affected by climate change and their future generations. As part of our work we are delighted to launch this dynamic on line project for second level students. We are asking students to investigate all facilities in Westport that encourage and assist recycling and sustainability, to photograph and review the facilities and submit their entries to the parish office. The best entries will be selected and used as part of an online directory of facilities in Westport. This is a ground breaking project – we know of no other such on line directory in Ireland. We are sure that students will be excited and enthusiastic to be part of such a project and we look forward to seeing the students' imaginative entries. Add Data Project Outcomes The outcome of this project will be a comprehensive online catalog of facilities, equipped with advanced search and filtering options. The catalog will be SEO-optimized, ensuring that a simple Google search will direct users to a relevant listing or detailed page for the desired facility. A sample catalog can be viewed at the following link: [Link ] In addition, an automatically generated map of the facilities will be created. A sample of the map can be found here: [Link ] Both the catalog and map will be designed with a mobile-first approach, as over 80% of users accessing the Westport Parish site do so from mobile devices. What can be recycled or reused... Paper and Cardboard • Newspapers, magazines, and office paper • Cardboard boxes and packaging • Books and notebooks • Paper bags and wrapping paper (non-foil) Plastics • Plastic bottles (e.g., water, soda, and cleaning products) • Plastic containers (e.g., food tubs and takeout boxes) • Plastic bags (reuse or recycle at dedicated facilities) • Plastic lids and caps Glass • Glass bottles (e.g., for beverages) • Glass jars (e.g., for food or storage) • Decorative glassware (if not damaged) Metals • Aluminum cans (e.g., soda cans) • Tin and steel cans (e.g., food cans) • Scrap metal (e.g., old tools, parts) • Aluminum foil (clean and uncontaminated) Electronics and Appliances • Mobile phones, tablets, and computers • Small household appliances (e.g., toasters, kettles) • Larger appliances (e.g., refrigerators, washing machines) • Batteries and power banks Textiles and Clothing • Usable clothing and shoes • Bedding, towels, and curtains • Fabric scraps (for upcycling projects) • Accessories like bags and belts Wood and Furniture • Wooden pallets and crates • Furniture (refurbish or donate) • Scrap wood (for DIY or crafting) Rubber and Tires • Vehicle tires (repurposed or recycled at specialized centers) • Rubber mats or parts Organic Waste • Food scraps (for composting) • Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings) Hazardous Materials • Paint cans (proper disposal or donation) • Used motor oil and filters • Unused or expired medicines • Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes Reusable Household Items • Reusable containers and jars • Utensils and cookware • Books, toys, and games

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Ciara Burns 18 October 2025 9:00 a.m. 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. Prepare for all weathers..layer up!

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 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!

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Previous Next

the Pilgrimage IF YOU HAVE REACHED THE SUMMIT and accessed us through the sign on the summit - WELCOME!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR PHOTO WITH OUR SIGN TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLEASE USE THE HASHTAG #TOPOFTHEREEK OR #BARRNACRUAICHE FOR DIRECTIONS TO CROAGH PATRICK CAR PARK CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAPS LINK PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES ON THE MOUNTAIN PLEASE CHECK FOR ANY WEATHER WARNING THAT MIGHT BE IN PLACE! If you intend to climb the mountain make sure you are aware of the weather conditions ! Please consult Mountaineering Ireland's Good Practice Guide and Mayo Mountain Rescue for advice Read more on the Reek Sunday BRIEFING FOR PILGRIMS ISSUED JULY 2025 Croagh Patrick is an iconic feature of the Mayo landscape of significant natural, cultural and spiritual importance. While the National Pilgrimage Day on Croagh Patrick stretches back many generations, we are conscious of the obligation to support the conservation of the mountain for future generations. The Church has actively engaged with other Stakeholders to undertake the Sustainable Access and Habitat Restoration project currently underway on it which aims to provide a robust path for access and to restore the eroded parts of the mountain. As part of our support for the project, we have committed to minimising the impact of pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, the drinking water that comes from the mountain streams, the local community and other users of the mountain. In order to do this, we ask each pilgrim to comply with the following: If traveling by car, please park responsibly and follow the instructions of stewards on the day. Stay on the defined path on the mountain (where in place) and do not encroach on the adjoining habitat which may be in the process of restoration. The mountain streams provide drinking water for the local community. Be respectful of this while on the mountain. We endorse the Leave no Trace Principle. Please do not discard any litter on the mountain. It should also be noted that there are no dogs allowed on the mountain. Please respect this requirement. Any local advice offered should be heeded - be aware that the path is on working farmland. Dogs should not be brought on the mountain at any time. Please make sure that you are familiar with the Leave No Trace Principals Details of how to fulfil the spiritual requirements of the pilgrimage are available here Croagh Patrick is a challenging climb and should only be attempted after serious consideration. More information is available here. Please note the following: All pilgrims should heed the instructions of the Mountain Rescue Teams, Order of Malta and An Gárda Síochána at all times. Pilgrims should follow the instructions and guidelines issued by Mayo Mountain Rescue The Pilgrimage Stations are explained at the base of the mountain and are available here Any priest wishing to celebrate the Sacraments on the summit must produce a valid Celebret. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PLAYED A PART ON REEK SUNDAY

The Team Priests Fr. John Kenny Administrator Parish priest at Archdiocese of Tuam (Roman Catholic) Studied Bachelor of Arts at St Patrick's College, Maynooth Went to Ballyhaunis Community School Lives in Westport, Ireland From Tooreen, Mayo, Ireland St. Mary’s Presbytery, Westport, Co. Mayo., Tel: 098 28871 Email: office@westportparish.ie Fr. Britus Kadavunkal Francis Westport (Aughaval) Tel: 098 28871 Email: office@westportparish.ie

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Glory Be (Doxology) - Traditional Wording Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The Gloria Patri , also known in English as the Glory Be to the Father or, colloquially, the Glory Be , is a doxology , a short hymn of praise to God in various Christian liturgies . It is also referred to as the Minor Doxology (Doxologia Minor) or Lesser Doxology , to distinguish it from the Greater Doxology, the Gloria in Excelsis Deo . The earliest Christian doxologies are addressed to the Father "through" (διὰ) the Son , or to the Father and the Holy Spirit with (μετά) the Son, or to the Son with (σύν) the Father and the Holy Spirit. The Trinitarian doxology addressed in parallel fashion to all three Divine Persons of the Trinity, joined by and (καί), as in the form of baptism, Matthew 28:19 , became universal in Nicaean Christianity , which was established as the official faith of the Church with the Edict of Thessalonica in 380. Roman Rite Latin version Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. This differs from the Greek version because of the insertion of "sicut erat in principio", which is now taken to mean "as it (glory) was in the beginning", but which seems originally to have meant "as he (the Son) was in the beginning", and echo of the opening words of the Gospel according to John : "In the beginning was the Word ". In 529, the Second Synod of Vasio ( Vaison-la-Romaine ) in Gaul said in its fifth canon that the second part of the doxology, with the words "sicut erat in principio", was used in Rome, the East, and Africa, and ordered that it be said likewise in Gaul. Writing in the 1909 Catholic Encyclopedia , Adrian Fortescue , while remarking that what the synod said of the East was false, took the synod's decree to mean that the form originally used in the West was the same as the Greek form. From about the 7th century, the present Roman Rite version became almost universal throughout the West. more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Patri Previous Next

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Jarlath Lally 14 August 2025 5:37 p.m. Tough climb I'm not built for it Great view Thin clouds sometimes

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Grace After Meals We give thee thanks, for all thy benefits, Almighty God, who live and reigns for ever. (And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.) Amen. Previous Next