Harvest in Turlough and Holy Baptism outdoors in Castlebar

 

What a thoroughly enjoyable and encouraging weekend for the parishes!


Following the Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Turlough.


David Thomas and Valerie Raitt, at Turlough.



Holy Baptism in the outdoors, at Christ Church Castlebar, a joyful occasion and event.
Pictured: Chris Butcher is baptised, supported by Dr Eamon Smith (Diocean Reader) and Chris's Sponsor Susie Fry (Rector's Church Warden)




What a thoroughly enjoyable and encouraging weekend it was in the parishes!
On Friday evening, Christ Church Castlebar was one of the venues for Culture night, organised by the Linen Hall Arts, as part of the annual weekend of music and cultural events.
On Saturday evening we had a wonderful celebration of the Harvest in the beautifully decorated Turlough Church. The guest speaker was Valerie Raitt who reflected on the work of Spiritual Tourism and Pilgrimage in the TLK Diocese, and on the Harvest and work of the Spirit to spiritual produce a harvest in our lives. Our thanks to Valerie, to Henry Gawley who sang two moving and beautiful country gospel songs, to Michele Gill who played the organ, to Fiona and Hilary who led the prayers, to Heather and all those who decorated the church- including a small army of children - and to those who prepared and served the tea. The collection will go to the Church of Ireland’s Bishops’ Appeal to bring support and relief in troubled places, through its partner agencies.
On Sunday, Saint Matthew’s Day, in Castlebar we had an outdoor baptism, of an adult, Christopher Butcher. The symbolism in the churchyard, of our being brought from death to life by “the washing of water and the Spirit” was all the more apparent in the graveyard location, with the sun shining on the candidate and the very supportive and happy congregation. We wish Chris every blessing as he embarks on his baptismal journey and Christian discipleship.
Services also took place in Westport and Dugort, and Valerie contributed to both of these, sharing an update and on her experiences and insights from her ministry across the diocese.

Here are a few images from the weekend, for your enjoyment.



Eleanor and Valerie



Tom, Dorothy, Lynn



Seamus and Brian




Three angels!



Hilary McInerney












Ann-Marie Gibbons, one of the musicians who sang in Christ Church Castlebar on Friday 20 September,  for Culture Night. 





Notices
Subject to change.

  • Bishop Michael will preside at the Eucharist in Turlough Parish Church, on Sat 27 Sept, 7pm. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome. 
  • Holy Baptism: Sat 4 October, 7pm in Turlough Parish Church. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome. 
  • Inishbiggle Harvest Thanksgiving, Sat 25 October. Meet at Doran's Point, Ballycroy at 9.30am, for 10am departure. Returning around 2.30pm. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome but please let us know (0838003233) if you wish to book a seat in the boat (currach). Bring a packed lunch, water, sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothes, and 10 euros towards the ferry cost. 

A Special Weekend of Music, 24-26 October 

The Choir of St Philip's and Sandford, Dublin, led by Mr David O'Shea, will be with us in Westport for a series of musical events including:
    - Compline on Friday 24 Oct at 7pm;
    - a fundraising concert for Holy Trinity Westport on Sat 25 Oct at 8pm;
    - and contribution to worship on Sunday morning (12 noon). 
All in St Mary's Church, Westport. More details to follow. Subject to change.




A message from Archbishop John McDowell relating to immigration:




Pastoral care and enquiries:  

Revd Suzanne Cousins
Rector, Aughaval Parishes, United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe

Tel. 083 800 3233  
Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org

Aughaval Parishes' Website  aughaval.tlk.ie

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AughavalParishes



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