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Comhghairdeas! A hero's welcome for Rory!

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  Comhghairdeas! It was very special on Sunday 9 August, to have the opportunity to welcome Rory Brickenden home and to celebrate his part in the memorable GAA Senior All-Ireland Cup Final of 26 July (Reek Sunday) and the historic Mayo win.   The people of Westport, Mayo, and all in the Aughaval Parishes - Westport & Dugort, Castlebar, Turlough are so very proud of Rory and his own Brickenden family support team!   Comhghairdeas , and our thanks to Rory for taking time to greet and chat with friends, visitors and fans young and old in Holy Trinity, Westport ! You made our day! And every blessing for the future. Rory with parents Steve and Orla Brickenden,  and People's Churchwarden George Keegan   Photos: 1. and 3. Rory with parents Steve and Orla Brickenden, and People's Churchwarden George Keegan; 2. Rory lifts the Sam Maguire; 4. Some of the congregation gather round during coffee time to congratulate Rory; 5. Rory with Tom Smith; 6. Flowers by Tracy's...
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Today's Gospel, 9 August. Getting out of the boat

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  Welcome! Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes and notices. Inishbiggle L and-and-Sea Pilgrimage  Thank you to Inishbiggle churchwarden Christine and the wonderful islanders who prepared the church and school and welcomed the party of pilgrims on Saturday 8 August, some of whom are pictured, below, including Bishop Michael and Claire, and canine pilgrims, Jenky and Luna!  More on the day and event to follow soon.   Services today,  Sunday 2 August       - 10am in Christ Church Castlebar, Morning Prayer,  followed by tea      -   11.30am in Holy Trinity Westport,  Holy Communion /The Eucharist, followed by tea      - 3pm in St Thomas's Dugort, Achill, Evening Prayer Today's Gospel        Matthew 14: 22-33 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowd...
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Today's Gospel, Sat 8 August. Faith and possibilities

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  Welcome Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes and notices. This weekend in the parishes: Sat 8 August       - Inishbiggle  Pilgrimage, 10am - 2pm (approx.)       - 7pm in Turlough Church,  Holy Communion / The Eucharist Sunday 2 August       - 10am in Christ Church Castlebar, Morning Prayer,  followed by tea      -   11.30am in Holy Trinity Westport,  Holy Communion /The Eucharist, followed by tea      - 3pm in St Thomas's Dugort, Achill, Evening Prayer Christchurch Castlebar Services weekly on Sundays at 10am. Today's Gospel       M atthew 17:14-20 When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him [Jesus], and said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; he often falls into the fire and often into the water. And I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him.”...
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