Calendar

May
3
Sun
Short Online Reflection “Stay with us Lord; it is almost evening”
May 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Short Online Reflection "Stay with us Lord; it is almost evening"

The six Western Dioceses (the Tuam Province) have planned a new initiative as part of the ongoing response to the pastoral challenge presented by COVID-19. One of the important Gospel stories of these Easter days is the account of how the two disciples met the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus and how they asked him: “Stay With Us Lord; it is almost Evening”.

With this in mind, we are inviting you to join us for a short (20 min) reflection, each Sunday evening at 6.30pm between now and Pentecost. Each reflection will be given by a different guest presenter and will be broadcast on webcam from a different location in the West.

The webcam links will be posted each week.

Sunday 3rd May comes from the Diocese of Elphin. Watch online at 6.30pm on churchservices.tv/strandhill

May
19
Tue
Newman Conversations
May 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Newman Conversations

We invite you to take part in two online conversations (via Zoom) with Fr. Dermot Mansfield SJ on the topic of Cardinal Newman.  These will take place as follows: 

Tuesday 19th May, 8 – 8.50 pm: 
The Life and Spirituality of John Henry Newman

Friday 22nd May, 8 – 8.50 pm: 
Newman’s relevance for our lives today

All the information you require to take part is available here:

https://www.elphindiocese.ie/newman/

 

May
22
Fri
Newman Conversations
May 22 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Newman Conversations

We invite you to take part in two online conversations (via Zoom) with Fr. Dermot Mansfield SJ on the topic of Cardinal Newman. These will take place as follows: 

Tuesday 19th May, 8 – 8.50 pm: 
The Life and Spirituality of John Henry Newman

Friday 22nd May, 8 – 8.50 pm: 
Newman’s relevance for our lives today

All the information you need to take part is available here 

https://www.elphindiocese.ie/newman/

May
31
Sun
Mass for Confirmation Candidates
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mass for Confirmation Candidates

On Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Kevin invites the boys and girls who are preparing for Confirmation, and their families, to join him for Mass online from St Patrick’s Church, Strandhill at 11.00 am. You can watch live at churchservices.tv/strandhill  We hope you can join with us this Sunday morning.

Stay with Us Lord – Short Online Reflection
May 31 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Short weekly online reflections – “Stay With Us Lord; for it is almost Evening”

The six Western Dioceses (the Tuam Province) have planned a new initiative as part of the ongoing response to the pastoral challenge presented by COVID-19. One of the important Gospel stories of these Easter days is the account of how the two disciples met the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus and how they asked him: “Stay With Us Lord; it is almost Evening”.

With this in mind, we are inviting you to join us for a short (20 min) reflection, each Sunday evening at 6.30pm between now and Pentecost. Each reflection will be given by a different guest presenter and will be broadcast on webcam from a different location in the West.

The webcam links will be posted each week.

Sunday 31st May will be led by Fr John Kenny from the Archdiocese of Tuam. Watch online at 6.30pm on facebook.com/stmaryswestport

Watch/Listen back to previous reflections: 

Diocese of Achonry with Fr Vincent Sherlock (Video)

Diocese of Clonfert with Sr Áine Barrins rsm (Video)

Diocese of Elphin with Deacon Frank McGuinness (Audio only – link below)

 

 

Jun
3
Wed
Mass for Leaving Certificate Class of 2020 @ Sligo Cathedral
Jun 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

On what would have been the first day of their State Exams, Bishop Kevin invites the Leaving Certificate Class of 2020 to join him for Mass at 7.00pm on Wednesday 3rd June live from Sligo Cathedral.  sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral

Bishop Kevin will be joined by Mr Paul Keogh who will provide the music and 3 students from three of the secondary schools in Sligo Town who will assist with the Liturgy of the Word.

All are welcome to tune in to pray with Bishop Kevin for the intentions and hopes for the future of all our Leaving Certificate students.

Jun
13
Sat
Lough Derg Online
Jun 13 – Jun 29 all-day
Lough Derg Online

During the month of June, Lough Derg is offering opportunities to have an experience of retreat and pilgrimage from wherever you are. Online Retreat Days continue on 13 and 18 June.  From 27th – 29th  June people can do the Three Day Pilgrimage from afar, along with the Prior and team. To register for this historic event and for full details of what is happening during June go to www.loughderg.live  Tel. 071 9861518 or Email [email protected]

Jun
23
Tue
Elphin Diocesan Online Conversation
Jun 23 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 25 @ 9:00 pm
Elphin Diocesan Online Conversation

Elphin Diocesan Online ConversationCare For Our Common Home – Moving From Words To Action?  8 – 9 pm Tues 23rd &  Thurs 25th June.  All welcome to participate. See www.elphindiocese.ie/common-home for more info.

Jul
27
Mon
Online, free Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5 – 12
Jul 27 – Jul 30 all-day
Online, free Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5 – 12

Campa Mhuire Mháthair, an online, free Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5 – 12:  Join us online from July 27th – 30th for Bible Stories, Art, Music, Sport, Drama, live-streamed daily Mass and prayer, and much more! Bonus sacramental preparation material daily for First Communion and Confirmation children also! Find us on Facebook and Instagram, or check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/summer-camp for more information

Aug
14
Fri
Youth 2000 Summer Festival Online
Aug 14 – Aug 16 all-day
ONLINE CATHOLIC E-FESTIVAL!
Streamed live on 14th -16th August 2020 from Ireland, register NOW to get your exclusive EARLY BIRD content.
 
Hear talks and workshops from some of the best speakers including Fr. John Harris OP, John Pridmore and others from Ireland and around the world.
 
Youth 2000 Ireland ‘s motto is ‘Youth leading Youth to the Heart of the Church’ and we do this by leading Eucharistic-centred festivals, retreats and prayer meetings throughout the country.
 
The annual Youth 2000 Summer Festival is Ireland’s largest Catholic Youth event, but this year, for the first time, it will be streamed live to you at home.
 
So REGISTER FREE NOW to be first to get this exclusive content direct to you!
Sep
13
Sun
National Grandparents Pilgrimage Knock Basilica @ Knock Basilica - Online
Sep 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
National Grandparents Pilgrimage Knock Basilica @ Knock Basilica - Online

National Grandparents Pilgrimage Knock Basilica, Sunday 13 September 2020

The National Grandparents Pilgrimage takes place in September each year at Knock Shrine. It is one of the busiest, most well-attended pilgrimages of the year. Organised by the Catholic Grandparents Association, the pilgrimage recognises the important role that grandparents play in family life by passing on and nurturing the life-long gift of faith in their grandchildren.

This special day of thanksgiving and celebration brings generations of families together from all over the country.

Since it began in 2002, the pilgrimage has prompted thousands of prayers for grandparents through the Children’s Prayer Appeal, a beautiful collection of prayers for grandparents written by grandchildren. In previous years the prayers would adorn the sanctuary at Knock Basilica, complementing the colourful plaques and flags and that could be seen during the opening procession.

This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions that are currently in place, the National Grandparents Pilgrimage will be held online where all can come together virtually, not only from Ireland but from all around the world.

Grandparents and their families everywhere are invited to take join with us online at 3pm on 13th September to celebrate this special day together.

Catherine Wiley, founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association said “This year, more than ever it is important for us to recognise the invaluable role that grandparents play in family life and in society. This has been an incredibly difficult year for so many grandparents around the world who have been isolated from their families, unable to enjoy the usual family celebrations or everyday contact which we would normally take for granted. The pilgrimage is a wonderful opportunity to make them feel cherished and valued.”

The National Grandparents Pilgrimage will be streamed live on the Knock Shrine website at www.knockshrine.ie/watch as well as on Facebook @KnockShrine