FIRST EUCHARIST AND FIRST PENANCE DATES FOR HOLY COMMUNION Welcome! This page is for the children in 2nd Class who are preparing for First Confession & First Holy Communion in each of our seven primary schools. The sacraments of First Confession & First Holy Communion are wonderful celebrations, not only for you but for your family and the entire community. As a parish, we want to help you prepare to celebrate these occasions in your life so that they may be special and meaningful for you and your family. First Holy Communions for 2026 take place starting from: Saturday 23rd May 2026 Murrisk & Lecanvey Schools at 1.00p.m. Saturday 9th May 2026 Scoil Phádraig & Brackloon Schools at 1.00p.m. Saturday 16th May 2026 Quay & Gaelscoil Schools at 1.00p.m. REGISTRATION CARD Child's First name Child's Last name Date of Baptism Day Month Month Year Father's Full Name Mother's Full Name including Maiden Name Parent's Address Child's School 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

< Back Westport Educate Together Westport Educate Together National School Westport Educate Together is a new primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo. We opened in 2019 with our first Junior Infants Class. We are currently located at Westport Woods, The Quay, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 E6N4. As an Educate Together School, we are equality based, child-centred, democratically run and co-educational. Like any many other schools in Ireland, Educate Together schools are state-funded and teach the National Curriculum. They are non-fee-paying schools and are open to students of all backgrounds. They are co-educational and have no school uniforms. But they are much more than that: Educate Together schools work hard to instil a sense of equality and justice in students. They embrace the input of parents, students, staff and the wider community to improve the school in every way possible. They are committed to enabling students to achieve their full potential. All students are encouraged to explore their full range of abilities and are provided with equal opportunities regardless of their identity. Educate Together schools put students at the heart of all policies and practices. All children have equal access to school and no one religion or worldview is given priority over another in Educate Together schools. School Hours – Start time 8.30 Finish time 1.10 (Junior & Senior Infants) 2.10 (all other) School • Primary https://westportetns.ie Westport Educate Together NS, Westport Demesne, Westport, County Mayo, Ireland 31 March 2025 at 15:23:34

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. Drummin: 8.00pm Saturday 29th August 2026 1st Anniversary: Kathleen Heraty & Remembering husband Pat , Oughty Westport Saturday 29th August 10.00am 1. Paddy Boyle, St. Mary's Crescent. Lecanvey: 8.00pm Saturday 29th August 2026 1. Austin, Margaret & Fr. Peter Needham, Murrisk Westport Friday 28th August 10.00am 1. John & Kathleen Carroll, Ballinrobe Road & daughter Freda Staunton, Harrogate. Westport thursday 27th August 10.00am No Intention Westport Wednesday 26th August 10.00am 1. Jim Paul Noonan, Monamore & South Carolina & remembering parents Eileen & Jimmy Westport Tuesday 25th August 10.00am 1. Margaret, Gerard & Mark Woods. Westport Monday 24th August 10.00am 1. Tommy Joe McLoughlin, Hughie, Parents & DFM. 2. Joe Geraghty, Parents Broddie& Nora & brother John. 3. Jodie & Kathleen Gavin & DFM. Knockfin Wetport 23rd August Sunday 11.00am No Intention Lecanvey Saturday 22nd August 8.00pm Months Mind: Catherine O'Grady, Furrigal 1. John Bonar, Glencally 2. Colin, Damian & Peter Grady, Murrisk Westport Saturday 6.30pm 22nd August 1. Mary Bridget O'Toole, Inishturk Westport Saturday 22nd Aug.10.00am 1. Jackie Burns & DFM. 2. Patrick Hopkins, The Paddock & Brodie & Bea Walsh, Leenane Road & DFM. 3. Michael Heraty, Sheeaune. 4. Ena Moane, Carrabawn Drummin Saturday 22nd August 8.00pm 1. Jo Gavin. Westport Friday 21st Aug. 10.00am 1. Margaret, Mary & Rosie Gray & DFM. Mill Street 2. Cormac Boylan. Westport Thursday 20th Aug. 10.00am 1. Peter O'Toole & DM of O'Toole & Gillespie families. 2. Gus Ryder, Horkans Hill. 3. Mary & Michael Kearns, Drummindoo. Westport Wednesday 19th Aug. 10.00am 1. James & Mary Hoban, son Padraig, Glynsk & DM of Hoban & Cusack f families. 2. Sarah & Thomas Higgins, sons, Tom & Joe 3. Evelyn Moran, Newport Road. Westport Tuesday 18th Aug. 10.00am 1. Noel Mc Ging, Killybegs & Westport, his brothers, Pat & Danny. 2. Ned & Nellie O'Hora, son Richard & grandsons Seamus, Colin & Patrick DM of O'Hora families. Westport Monday 17th Aug. 10.00a.m. 1. Patrick & Mary Fahy 2. Ellen & James Gallagher 3. Margaret & Ella O'Malley & DFM. Kings Hill. Westport Sunday 16th 11.00a.m. Months Mind: Kenneth Canning, Carrowbeg Est. Westport Saturay 15th August 11.00am 1. Eileen Maloney & DFM. Owenwee. 2. Eoin Murphy 3. John Walsh, Quay Road. 4. Tom & Baby Hyland, & son Tom. 5. Mary & Peter Kilgallon, Ballinrobe Road. 6. Mary Murphy, Ml.Davitt Park DM of Murphy & Fleming families. 7. Vincent & Ann Conlon, Sheeaune 8. Liam Fahy, Quay, Sarah Gibbons, Clogher & DM of Fahy, Gibbons & Gallagher families. Drummin Saturday 15th Aug. 8.00pm Peter & Mary B. Foy & DFM. Westport Saturday 15th August 6.30pm 1st Anniversary: Peggy Kelly, Fr. Angelus Park, remembering husband Brian & DM of Kelly & McGown families. 2.Margaret Hopkins, the Quay Lecanvey Saturday 15th 8.00pm Months Mind: Noel Sammin & remembering his wife Bríd Kathleen Mc Greal & Mary O'Toole & DFM Westport Friday 14th August 10.00am 1. Eamon & Teresa Duffy, daughters Kathleen & Carmel Michael Ketterick, late of Tubberhill 2. Des & Anne Herterich, late of Mill Street. Westport Thursday 13th August 10.00am 1. Séan Kelly Westport Wednesday 12th August 10.00am 1. Kate Agnes Munster, Monamore 2. Mary & Kieran Reynolds, Drummindoo & Jimmy Gibbons, Ballinrobe Westport Tuesday 11th August 10.00am 1. Gerry & Mary Cowley, Johns Row DM of Cowley & Maguire families. Westport Monday 10th August 10.00am 1. James & Bridget Heneghan, Carrabawn & DM of Maguire & Heneghan families. 2. Rita & Mar O’Donnell & DFM. Castlebar Street. 3. Ann Conway, Pearse Terrace & Kent. Westport Sunday 9th August 11.00a.m. No Intention Westport Saturday 8th August 10.00am 1. James & Mary Teresa Roche, Bohea. Lecanvey Saturday 8th August at 8.00pm 1. Bridie & Pakie Gavin, daughter Freida Byrne son-in-law Aidan Byrne & DFM. 2. John & Mary Gavin & DM of Gavin families

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back An Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because you have revealed them who are eternal truth and wisdom, who can neither deceive not be deceived. In this faith, I intend to live and die. Amen. Previous Next

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen . Previous Next

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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. Baptism 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. A member of the Baptismal Team will make contact with you on the week leading up to your 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. Book Baptism About Baptism Baptism is the Sacrament of welcome into the Catholic Church, indeed throughout the Christian denominations into the family of Christ. In Baptism we are reborn in Christ and begin our Christian journey. It is by right of Baptism that all the other Sacraments of the Church are conveyed. The decision whether or not to have your child baptised is an important one. Should you choose to have your child baptised you are taking on the responsibility of training them and bringing them up in the practice of the faith and all that this entails. In choosing godparents for your child the Church asks that these be people (ordinarily one female and one male) who take on the responsibility of ensuring that your child grows to be a mature Christian and this should be taken into consideration when godparents are being selected. The ceremony itself is rich in meaning and symbolism. First of all the child is received and welcomed officially at the door of the church, or at the foot of the sanctuary and signed with the sign of the cross by the priest, their parents and godparents. The liturgy of the word then takes place, which includes the readings, prayer of the faithful and the invocation of the saints. In the Catholic tradition the saints are invoked at all important ceremonies in the life of the Church, this illustrates the long line of which the candidate for the sacrament is becoming part of and asks the strength of the saints prayers in carrying out their responsibilities as Christian. The traditional prayer of preparation for baptism asks that the child be protected from all harm and danger and then they are anointed with the oil of catechumen, a symbol of preparation for the important sacrament which is about to take place. The blessing of the holy water which will be used in Baptism then takes place. Water is the great symbol of life, and the water is used to bring the new life of baptism to the child. The Baptismal Promises are made on behalf of the child. These are the tenets of our faith and should be considered closely. This is the faith into which the child is being baptised. Following the promises the parents are asked if they wish to have their child baptised into the faith just professed, and if they do they proceed to the font where the Baptism takes place. When the baptism is complete the child is anointed on the crown of the head with the oil of chrism, a symbol of God’s seal on what has just taken place. The baby is then clothed in the christening shawl, which is normally white and symbolises both the new beginning and the child being wrapped in the warmth and love of the Christian family. The christening candle is lit from the Easter candle, the great symbol of resurrection. In baptism we begin the journey through life to God in heaven, in accepting the light of Christ we promise to follow the light of Christ and strive to keep the flame of faith burning brightly in our hearts until the day Christ calls us home. The blessing of ‘Ephaphata’ and Aramaic word which means ‘be opened’ is essentially a prayer over the senses that our ears may be open to receiving the word of God and our mouth be opened to proclaim His faith. The final blessing is in a number of parts, first of all a blessing on the mother, then on the father and finally on everyone present. What’s needed? Each family needs to fill out the Baptismal form. Each family needs to bring along the christening shawl and candle. Each family needs to have a phone call with a member of the Baptismal Team week leading up to Baptism