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Today's Gospel, 8 July. Every name and every one matters.

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    Please scroll down for today's gospel reading, notes, notices and general information.  Today’s Gospel      Matthew 10:1-7 Then Jesus  summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness.    These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;  Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: ‘Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.”      Sacred Space A helpful prayer guide and reflection can...
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A word of thanks. "I thank my God always, in every remembrance of you..."

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  A word of thanks from the Rector of the Aughaval Groups of Parishes: 7 July, was the third anniversary of my Institution as Rector of the Aughaval Parishes - Westport-Dugort Union, Castlebar, Turlough. I wish to express sincere thanks to all in the parishes, communities, Diocese (Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe), and to ecumenical friends in particular in St Mary's Church, Westport, for friendship and fellowship in the gospel, plus for all the kindness, love, and prayerful support Alan and I have received over the last three years here in Mayo. It is a privilege to continue to serve you and to serve God with you. Go raibh maith agaibh! "I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now...."   (See Philippians 1:3-7) Here are just a few photos to mark the occasion and "for the day that's in it". Suzanne This week's Collect  Alm...
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