KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. Sept activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. FR. BILL RETREAT: 5 Day Silent Faith Renewal & Healing retreat Mon.28th Sept – Fri 2nd Oct. 2026. The Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. For further info Contact Roisín 086-893 7399 UNDERSTANDING SELF HARM: A one-day training programme which helps to develop participants knowledge and understanding of self-harm and the reason underlying such behaviour. Wed. 16th Sept. 10am – 5pm Family Centre, Castlebar. SAFE TALK SUICIDE ALERNTNESS FOR EVERYONE: Tuesday 8th Sept. 10am – 1.30pm, Family Centre, Castlebar.Email.darlene@breakingthrough.org. PEOPLE OF WESTPORT YOUR TOWN NEEDS YOU: Help us create the Wonder Wander Walking Trail for Westport! Join us at our pop-up events and help uncover Westport’s architectural treasures Tuesday 25th Aug Town Hall Theatre 1-3pm, Westport Library 5-7pm WESTPORT ECO- CONGREGATION NOTICE: FAITH IN BLOOM: A conference about the Church Return to Nature initiative takes place on Saturday, August 29th from 10am – 3pm in St. John’s Centre at Knock Shrine in partnership with Mayo County Council, The Heritage Council and NPWS. Free event. For programme and bookings, see www.knockshrine.ie for details. REMINDER OF CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 13th Sept. @ 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please call or text: 086 389 5771. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required WESTPORT PARISH WEBSITE: Don’t forget we have our online presence with links to Church Tv, You - tube and Facebook. Our website also offers parish information and opportunities to make bookings for the sacraments as well as other church liturgies etc. Click on westportparish.ie WESTERN ALZHEIMERS: Peak of the Reek Community Climb. Join local families, individuals, and groups climbing Croagh Patrick on Sat. 12th September. Walk for a loved one or enjoy a community day out. All funds support hands-on care for local families living with Dementia in the West. Register at westernalzheimers.ie or Ph 094 9364900 HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2026: Takes place Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026 – Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026. For more information, please visit breastcancerresearch.ie or www.breastcancerireland.com. INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2026 Takes place on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Please see www.internationalcoffeeday.org for further details. ALONE: Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact us on volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER: Dear Lord, bless our students, teachers, staff and parents as a new school year begins. Grant students’ curiosity and confidence, gift teachers with patience and inspiration, give support staff strength and commitment, help parents take care of their loved ones. Protect all our National and Secondary school community. Fill our playgrounds with joy and our classrooms with learning. Please keep us all safe and happy. Amen. WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00a.m. July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street. FREE! All welcome FÁILTE CUPPA: Sunday 30th Aug after 11.00am Mass in Carrowbeg House. All welcome.

A Message from Gena Heraty. This time last year in August 2025 we were still in the hands of the gangs and people world wide were praying for us. While we worried through long dark scary days and nights, families and friends tried to keep positive and tried to push back the awful thoughts that invaded every waking moment. We were surrounded by forces of darkness and we clung onto our hopes. We prayed through our despair, we sang through our worries and we kept our spirits up by counting our blessings. It was not easy. It could never have been easy. We worried for ourselves and we worried for our loved us -we knew they were worried out of their minds for us. Dark days and dark nights. We prayed. Ireland prayed. Haiti prayed. Wherever people knew, they prayed Candles burned People begged Our Lady of Knock People wondered We wondered This time last year we were enclosed in that tiny filthy dark room. While we were there Yvonne died. Our wonderful Yvonne. She that loved her handbags and necklaces. She that loved kids and hated if we gave out to anyone. She that threatened to break your ribs with the force of her hugs. She that gave you that mischievous smile when you yelled that she was crushing you. She that loved to tie your buttons. Our dear Yvonne. She was unwell before they took us. We have no doubt, the trauma of that violent night, pushed her closer to her departure from this life. Having to leave her home, our home, took the life out of her. She worried about us. Til she could worry no more. She did not deserve this trauma. No one does. Over a year has gone by since they took us. Not a day goes by that we don't remember. That we don't appreciate how lucky we were. That we don't appreciate all those prayers. We were lucky. Others were not so lucky. So many massacres since we were taken. So many more people kidnapped. So many people disappeared No dignified funeral for so many. No funeral at all. No bodies for families to mourn. Symbolic funerals for the poor farming men and women that were guilty of nothing. Guilty of being there when the gangs invaded their homes in the middle of the night. Even in death they knew no peace. Their bodies were used to barricade the roads -to stop the police. Countless injured by the bullets, Or from rolling down the hills trying to escape. This time last year we were in the hands of the gangs. I find it hard to write. Not because the memories are painful- Because so many awful things keep happening and how can I ever find the way to express the depth of my sorrow. Real people are suffering and struggling. Our Lady of Knock please give them strength. Dear God in heaven, for how much longer will Haitians have to suffer? Man's inhumanity to man! I see the little sliver of the new moon. I see the happiness on the faces of the children. The gratitude and the relief on the face of those we can help. We are alive. Our mission is to keep serving. Mayo won The All Ireland and like all Mayo people, I am sticking my chest out and I am proud to be from Mayo. Thank you Andy Moran, the team and all involved with Mayo football all down the years. Thank you for not giving up. Mayo people don't give up. We have a lot to do here in Haiti We can't go back to our home in the mountains. We have to make this place more liveable. We have to reach out and help more and more people. When we were kidnapped I remember feeling so annoyed that I was all cooped up and unable to do anything. There were so many things to be done! Then I decided to change my mindset and use the time to pray for those in need of prayer. It was a good use of my time. Of our time. Am feeling sad as I remember Yvonne. She died one year ago today. The feast of the Assumption. A nice day to die. Our Lady of Knock -thank you! To all of you that prayed for us and supported our families-thank you. Let us continue to pray for all those that are suffering, for all that are kidnapped. Let us pray also for those that are in gangs and those that bring so much pain to lives all over the world. Let us keep praying. Keep lighting the candle. Keep believing that things can be better. Keep making things better. Gena Heraty 15/8/2026

KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. Sept activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00a.m. July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street. FREE! All welcome FR. BILL RETREAT: 5 Day Silent Faith Renewal & Healing retreat Mon.28th Sept – Fri 2nd Oct. 2026. The Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. For further info Contact Roisín 086-893 7399 SHELTERED IN GOD’S LOVE: The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from 13 to 21 August 2026. Daily ceremonies, with guest speakers, take place at 3pm and 8pm. A bus will leave The Quay (Centra) at 6.00pm The Mall 6.15pm sharp on the following dates: Aug, 17th, 19th & 21st August. To book seat contact Margaret 098-27109. Daily Workshops at 12.45pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for more details. POPES INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST: Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community UNDERSTANDING SELF HARM: A one-day training programme which helps to develop participants knowledge and understanding of self-harm and the reason underlying such behaviour. Wed. 16th Sept. 10am – 5pm Family Centre, Castlebar. SAFE TALK SUICIDE ALERNTNESS FOR EVERYONE: Tuesday 8th Sept. 10am – 1.30pm, Family Centre, Castlebar.Email.darlene@breakingthrough.org. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Contact SVP Westport on 087-9334960 REMINDER OF CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 13th Sept. @ 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please call or text: 086 389 5771. WESTERN ALZHEIMERS: Peak of the Reek Community Climb. Join local families, individuals, and groups climbing Croagh Patrick on Sat. 12th September. Walk for a loved one or enjoy a community day out. All funds support hands-on care for local families living with Dementia in the West. Register at westernalzheimers.ie or Ph 094 9364900 HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. OPEN GARDEN DAY IN LOUGH LANNAGH VILLAGE: Castlebar on Saturday 22nd of August from 1pm to 3pm. All money raised on the day will go to Sunflower Children's Hospice Castlebar CROAGH PATRICK MEN’S CLIMB OF REPARATION & CONFERENCE: Saturday 22nd – 23rd August 2026. Meet at the car park at the base of the mountain 22nd Aug at 10.00am for registration followed by Rosary. See notice board for details. ALONE: Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact us on volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. PRAYER FOR LEAVING CERT STUDENTS God of wisdom and peace, we come before You with hopeful hearts as we wait for the leaving certificate exam results. Strengthen our faith and hope that You see our efforts and guide our paths. Open the way for our future—whatever the outcome—helping us to learn, grow and to trust You. We ask this in Your name. Amen. BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684

KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month Aug 5th) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00a.m. July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street. FREE! All welcome FR. BILL RETREAT: 5 Day Silent Faith Renewal & Healing retreat Mon.28th Sept – Fri 2nd Oct. 2026. The Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. For further info Contact Roisín 086-893 7399 SHELTERED IN GOD’S LOVE: The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from 13 to 21 August 2026. Daily ceremonies, with guest speakers, take place at 3pm and 8pm. A bus will leave The Quay (Centra) at 6.00pm The Mall 6.15pm sharp on the following dates: Thrs.13th Aug, 17th, 19th & 21st August. To book seat contact Margaret 098-27109. Daily Workshops at 12.45pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for more details. FAMILY DAY AT KNOCK SHRINE: Takes place on Sunday, August 16th. Blessing of Families at 11am in the Parish Church. Free games and activities at Basilica Green from 11am to 3pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for more details. POPES INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST: Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684 REMINDER OF CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 9th August 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please call or text: 086 389 5771. WESTERN ALZHEIMERS: Peak of the Reek Community Climb. Join local families, individuals, and groups climbing Croagh Patrick on Sat. 12th September. Walk for a loved one or enjoy a community day out. All funds support hands-on care for local families living with Dementia in the West. Register at westernalzheimers.ie or Ph 094 9364900 HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work. I give you my feet to go your way. 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 your father and all mankind. I give you my whole self that you may grow in me, so that it is you, Lord Jesus, who lives and works and prays in me. Amen. ECO FRIENDLY: Friends of the Mall River continue their summer clean up of the Westport Jewel, Monday 10th Aug at 7.00pm Please come suitably attired and bring Rakes. 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 NEXT SATURDAY IS THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM. Mass times Saturday August 15th Kilmeena 9.30a.m. St. Mary’s Church Westport at 11.00am Lecanvey & Drummin 8.00pm

KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month Aug 5th) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00a.m. July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street. FREE! All welcome PIONEER and FRIENDS PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 5TH August 2026. Hotel Agena 5 nights Full Board 925.00 PER PERSON. (INSURANCE Extra). Departs Shannon Airport on 5th August -Bus from Knock Airport. Spiritual Director Fr Joe Delaney. please contact Fr Joe Delaney 087 6660408 or Michael Rattigan 087 2929372 FR. BILL RETREAT: 5 Day Silent Faith Renewal & Healing retreat Mon.28th Sept – Fri 2nd Oct. 2026. The Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. For further info Contact Roisín 086-893 7399 MONTHLY CALLS Fr John will make his usual visits during the week please God. SHELTERED IN GOD’S LOVE: The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from 13 to 21 August 2026. Daily ceremonies, with guest speakers, take place at 3pm and 8pm. Daily Workshops at 12.45pm. See www.knockshrine.ie for more details. POPES INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST: Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community BANK DETAILS: Acc Name: Westport Parish BIC: IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE83IPBS99072933204684 REMINDER OF CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 9th August 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please call or text: 086 389 5771. MÍLE BUÍOCHAS!! We give thanks for a blessed Garland Friday, Reek Saturday and Reek Sunday. We give thanks first and foremost to God for the pilgrims on to the mountain. We give thanks to all who participated in the pilgrimage and all those who made it possible again this year and specially dedicated to prayer for Road Safety and World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. A special thanks to all the Stewards who assisted on the Summit, Croagh Patrick Path Team, Mayo Mountain Rescue and all the Mountain Rescue Teams. Order of Malta, Coastguard, An Gárda Síochána Community Doctor and Air Corps, Murrisk Development Association and all the MDA Volunteers. Local land owners and all in the local community Murrisk, Tiernacroagha and Lecanvey. Mayo County Council and the Civil Defence. Thanks also to our sacristans and secretaries at St Mary’s and St Patrick’s Churches in Westport and Lecanvey, Archbishop Francis Duffy, and all the Priests who assisted on the mountain throughout the weekend. As well as the Catholic Communications Office and members of the Media. Go mbeirimid go leir be oar an am seo aris. Comhghairdeas! Maigh Eo Abú Up Mayo! Congratulations to the Mayo team and management on winning the All-Ireland! After years of heartache their hard work, determination and teamwork have truly paid off. The dedication shown throughout the campaign has been exceptional and their achievement is richly deserved. Thanks for bringing The Sam Maguire Cup back home to Mayo after a long absence! GRMA WESTPORT CREDIT UNION: Come celebrate the official opening of our newly refurbished Westport office! Friday, 7 August from 11am – 1pm Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to celebrating with you on the day! Everyone Welcome. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Should anyone need assistance of SVP. Contact SVP Westport on 087-9334960

CROAGH PATRICK PILGRIMAGE AND WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: July ,25th, 26th Reek Saturday July 25th 6.30pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s Church Westport with Archbishop Francis Duffy. (And Sunday Mass 11.am.) Reek Sunday 26th Masses hourly on the Summit from 8.00am – 2.00pm. Confessions 7.30a.m. – 2.00pm. This year we encourage all pilgrims to offer a special prayer Intention for road safety. KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the (First Thursday of the Month Aug 5th) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. COFFEE MORNING: Coffee morning in Carrowbeg House after the 11.00am Mass today Reek Sunday. WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: As Plastic free July comes to a close - what changes can we sustain into the future?Can we bring our keep cup when ordering a take away tea or coffee? Will we use fill water bottle? Where possible can we refuse plastic wrapping and where possible use refill containers when shopping. Small steps by everyone can make a difference. Be part of the solution. ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY: We welcome our Archbishop on this Reek Sunday weekend for Mass Sat. July 25th at 6.30pm and Sunday July 26th at 11.00a.m. WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tours of Westport each Wednesday at 11.00a.m. July-September, starting point The Clock, High Street. FREE! All welcome PIONEER and FRIENDS PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 5TH August 2026. Hotel Agena 5 nights Full Board 925.00 PER PERSON. (INSURANCE Extra). Departs Shannon Airport on 5th August -Bus from Knock Airport. Spiritual Director Fr Joe Delaney. please contact Fr Joe Delaney 087 6660408 or Michael Rattigan 087 2929372 NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of all Ireland. Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica – 2.30pm. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – 3.00pm. Rosary Procession after Mass. POPE BENEDICT XVI’s PRAYER FOR GRANDPARENTS: Written at the request of the CGA in 2008. Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary,the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne.Look with love on grandparents the world over.Protect them! They are a source of enrichmentfor families, for the Church and for all of society.Support them! As they grow older,may they continue to be for their familiesstrong pillars of Gospel faith,guardians of noble domestic ideals,living treasuries of sound religious traditions.Make them teachers of wisdom and courage,that they may pass on to future generations the fruitsof their mature human and spiritual experience. Lord Jesus, help families and societyto value the presence and role of grandparents.May they never be ignored or excluded,but always encounter respect and love.Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomedin all the years of life which you give them.Mary, Mother of all the living,keep grandparents constantly in your care,accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage,and by your prayers, grant that all familiesmay one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland,where you await all humanityfor the great embrace of life without end. Amen! THE WEEK OF IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY 2026 Sunday, July 26th to Saturday, August 1st in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine. The theme for this year's retreat is 'Jesus, if people only knew You'. Welcome session takes place on Sunday evening at 7pm, with a full daily programme from Monday to Saturday. See www.knockshrine.ie for full programme. For enquiries, contact John Farrelly at 086 0108623. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Contact SVP Westport on 087-9334960

CROAGH PATRICK PILGRIMAGE AND WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: July 24th,25th, 26th Garland Friday 24th Local Pilgrimage Mass on Summit 10.00am. with Fr Tod Nolan P.P. Mass at Croagh Patrick Carpark, Murrisk Community Café. 7.30pm. with Fr John Kenny Adm. Reek Saturday 25th Tochar Phádraig Pilgrimage begins 8.15am at Ballintubber Abbey,Online booking is essential and you cannot just turn up. See www.ballintubberabbey.ie 6.30pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s Church Westport with Archbishop Francis Duffy. (And Sunday Mass 11.am.) Reek Sunday 26th Masses hourly on the Summit from 8.00am – 2.00pm. Confessions 7.30a.m. – 2.00pm. This year we encourage all pilgrims to offer a special prayer Intention for road safety. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport. THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognising it as a gift from God REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 12th July 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. CHARITY WALK ON CLARE ISLAND: The 2026 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island is on Sat, July 20th in aid of The Irish Cancer Society and Pancreatic Cancer Ireland. Entry is by a donation of €50.This includes return ferry travel from Roonagh Pier, as well as optional complimentary bus transfer from Castlebar and Westport. To register, contact: Pat: 087 2931960, Joe on 087 2338570, Email: kciwalks@gmail.com www.idonate.ie/kciwalks KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. VENEZUELA: Thanks to everyone who gave so generously to the collection. Amount €2,120.00 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FETE IN WESTPORT: Saturday 18th July from 12pm to 3pm in the Church Grounds. Admission Free. Fun for all the family. PRIESTS SUMMER COLLECTION: Thanks to all who contributed to the Priest Summer Collection last Sunday and a gentle reminder to those who may have overlooked giving a contribution. Your continued support is very much appreciated and thank you. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the First Thursday of the Month (2nd July) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Thursday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: PLASTIC FREE JULY One very effective action we can take during plastic free July is to use a reuseable cup – keep cup when ordering a takeaway coffee or tea. Making better, healthier cup choices helps reduce the billions of disposable coffee cups that end up as landfill and litter. Many people find when they bring their own cup, it inspires family, friends and colleagues to bring their own cup too. Disposable coffee cups are not recyclable in most locations. Even well-intentioned ‘compostable’ coffee cups require very specific facilities and conditions and often end up in landfill. NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly. 50 YEARS OF KNOCK BASILICA – We invite to you a special gathering to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica on Saturday, July 18th. Join us for a day of nostalgia, memories and thanksgiving. The day will begin at 11am and will include the screening of a new short film, interviews with Tommy Marren, Midwest Radio and ‘behind the scenes’ guided tours of the Basilica. A special Mass of Thanksgiving will take at 3pm. All are welcome. Full programme available on www.knockshrine.ie ROAD SAFETY PRAYER Arise with me in the morning, travel with me through the day. Welcome me on my arrival. God be with me all the way. Amen” Éirigh liom, a Dhia, Fan liom i rith an lae, Sa bhaile agus ar gach turas, Ná lig dom dul ar strae. Áiméan

St. Patrick CROAGH PATRICK PILGRIMAGE AND WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: July 24th,25th, 26th Garland Friday 24th Local Pilgrimage Mass on Summit 10.00am. with Fr Tod Nolan P.P. Mass at Croagh Patrick Carpark, Murrisk Community Café. 7.30pm. with Fr John Kenny Adm. Reek Saturday 25th Tochar Phádraig Pilgrimage begins 8.15am at Ballintubber Abbey,Online booking is essential and you cannot just turn up. See www.ballintubberabbey.ie 6.30pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s Church Westport with Archbishop Francis Duffy. (And Sunday Mass 11.am.) Reek Sunday 26th Masses hourly on the Summit from 8.00am – 2.00pm. Confessions 7.30a.m. – 2.00pm. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport. 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 before Mass. All are welcome. Phone Dympna on 087 2302681 THE POPE’S INTENTIONS: Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognising it as a gift from God REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 12th July 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come. For any questions, please Phone or text: 086 3895771. CHARITY WALK ON CLARE ISLAND: The 2026 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island is on Sat, July 20th in aid of The Irish Cancer Society and Pancreatic Cancer Ireland. Entry is by a donation of €50.This includes return ferry travel from Roonagh Pier, as well as optional complimentary bus transfer from Castlebar and Westport. To register, contact: Pat: 087 2931960, Joe on 087 2338570, Email: kciwalks@gmail.com www.idonate.ie/kciwalks KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. “THE KEY UNLOCKING TREASURES OF THE FAITH”: Free copies available at the back of the Church 50 YEARS OF KNOCK BASILICA: Saturday 18th July, more details to follow. CEMETERY MASS: Sunday: 5th July at 3pm in the Old Cemetery, Aughavale, (Weather permitting) ST. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT: Many thanks to Michael McConnell and Cormac McNamee (Moran Electrical), and to Fintan Higgins (Sound Engineer) for installation of our new sound and Loop System in St Mary’s Church Westport. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FETE IN WESTPORT: Saturday 18th July from 12pm to 3pm in the Church Grounds. Admission Free. Fun for all the family. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE HOUSE BOUND: If you would like to bring Holy Communion home to a family member, neighbour or friend you can avail of a Pyx by calling to the Sacristy or the Parish Office at the Presbytery, Westport. If anyone has finished using a Pyx please return it to the Sacristy or Parish office. Thank you. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the First Thursday of the Month (2nd July) from 10.00am to 12.00pm for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. ATU ST ANGELAS: Is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn 2026 Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School with Online Delivery Closing date for applications, Friday 14th August 2026 Email mary.kearns@atu.ie 071-9179624 CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s by Barbara Rabbett on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. No booking required. WESTPORT ECO CONGREGATION: We are now in plastic free July and the statistics are not good news for our planet It is estimated that 75 to 199 million tons of plastic are currently in our oceans and one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute worldwide, while up to five trillion plastic bags are used a year. We can all play our part and this July we can make a decision to refuse plastic packaging and single use plastic where possible. We can make a difference. NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly. VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE EMMERGENCY APPEAL: You can leave a donation at the special donation box at the back of St Mary’s Church Westport. Thank You. YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL August 13th – 16th: Newbridge College, Kildare. Ages 16 -35. For more details see the poster at the back of the church.

GARLAND FRIDAY JULY 24TH LOCAL PILGRIMAGE MASS ON SUMMIT AT 10.00AM 7.30PM MASS AT THE COMMUNITY CAFÉ, MURRISK. CROAGH PATRICK CAR PARK. REEK SATURDAY 25TH 8.15AM TOCHAR PHÁDRAIG PILGRIMAGE BEGINS AT BALLINTUBBER ABBEY, CONTACT 094-9030934 or www.ballintubberabbey.ie 6.30PM VIGIL MASS AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH WESTPORT WITH ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY AND SUNDAY 26th 11AM. REEK SUNDAY JULY 26TH AND WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: MASSES HOURLY ON THE SUMMIT 8.00AM – 2.00PM. CONFESSIONS 7.30AM – 2.00PM

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 CEMETRY MASS: Sunday 5th July at 3.00pm in the old cemetery, weather permitting. Please let your family know. 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. REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 14th July 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please Phone or text: 086 3895771. 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 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: kciwalks@gmail.com or log onto www.idonate.ie/kciwalks for full information. MONTHLY SENSORY FRIENDLY MASS: Takes place at 12.30pm on Sun, June 28th in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine. Phone Nicola 094 93 88100. KNOCK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Grow in Faith, Lead with Purpose Inspire Others You can make a difference in the lives of young people-walking with them on their journey of faith.Visit.www.knockshrine.ie for more details. THE KEY UNLOCKING THE TREASURES OF THE FAITH: Free copy available at the back of the Church CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport. MINI VIGIL KNOCK: Friday 3rd July, bus leaving the Quay (Centra) at 7.00pm The Mall 7.15pm To book Phone Margaret 098-27109. WESTPORT MEALS ON WHEELS: Social lunches are reaching out to any entertainers who would be available to volunteer their time on Wednesday/Friday 1.pm – 2.30pm. at the Quay Community Centre, would appreciate any support you can give. Phone Sharon 089-9638896. Thank you. NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE: Sunday 26th July 2026 Knock Shrine celebrating World Day for Grandparents and The Elderly. 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. MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S ACTIVITY CLUB: In Lough Lannagh Holiday Village Main Hall on a monthly basis on the First Thursday of the Month (2nd July) from 10.00 to 12.00 for Activities, Games, Chat, Refreshments and Day Trips. July activity club we will be having a Chair Yoga session, All Welcome. Please Phone Marie on 087 170 8706. ATU ST ANGELAS: Is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn 2026 Part-Time Certificate in Religious Education for Primary School with Online Delivery Closing date for applications, Friday 14th Aug. 2026 Email mary.kearns@atu.ie 071-9179624 MONTHLY HOUSE CALLS: Fr. John will do his usual house visits during the week. CHURCH TOUR OF ST MARY’S WESTPORT: During the Summer Months you are welcome to a Free Guided Tour of St. Mary’s on Thurs. afternoons at 2pm. No booking required.

Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you BAKE SALE & RAFFEL: In Carrowbeg House, on Sunday 21st after the 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. 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. REMINDER CHILDREN’S ROSARY: At St Mary's Church, Westport on Sunday 14th July 10:30 am, before 11 am Mass. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to come and learn to pray the Rosary. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. For any questions, please Phone or text: 086 3895771. 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 DRUMMIN NATIONAL SCHOOL: Drummin N.S. has closed this week after 177 Years of Primary School Education. We appreciate all the generations of dedication to learning. We are grateful to the Teachers, Pupils, Parents, Staff and Boards of Management. We honour the memory of loyal service to our local Parish and Community. Though the doors close for the last time, the light of knowledge, the gifts and talents of present and past Pupils are a lasting legacy among us. We pray a blessing on the School Principal Ms Katie McGarrigle, the children, families, staff, Board of Management and friends of Drummin N.S. Go néiri libh Go léir le Cúnamh Dé. 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: kciwalks@gmail.com or log onto www.idonate.ie/kciwalks for full information. MONTHLY SENSORY FRIENDLY MASS: Takes place at 12.30pm on Sun, June 28th in the Prayer Centre at Knock Shrine. Ph Nicola 094 93 88100. SUNDAY JUNE 21st DAY FOR LIFE: Each year the bishops’ Conferences of Ireland, Scotland and England & Wales come together to mark a different theme to celebrate ‘Day for Life’, which this year falls on 21 June, Father’s Day. At their recent meeting, the bishops announced the theme for the joint 2026 Day for Life message as: “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb” – Reflecting on the humanity of the unborn and acknowledging, with compassion, the deep grief experienced by parents who lose a child before or shortly after birth. The bishops said, “Parenthood is a vocation of joys and hopes, of griefs and anxieties. For this year’s Day for Life, we wish to acknowledge the particular grief of mothers and fathers who have lost a child before birth or in infancy.” CORIM CATHAIR NA MART: Céad Mile Failte! Welcome to everyone taking part in this weekend’s traditional music festival. THE KEY UNLOCKING THE TREASURES OF THE FAITH: Free copy available at the back of the Church FATHER’S DAY PRAYER. Heavenly Father,you entrusted your Son Jesus,the child of Mary,to the care of Joseph, an earthly father.Bless all fathersas they care for their families.Give them strength and wisdom,tenderness and patience;support them in the work they have to do,protecting those who look to them,as we look to you for love and salvation,through Jesus Christ our rock and defender. Amen. CROAGH PATRICK EXHIBITION: Please take time to visit the display at the back of St. Mary’s Church, Westport. 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.