Today's gospel, 29 September, Saint Michael and All Angels


Please see below for the Regular Patten of Services in the Aughaval Parishes.


29 September, Saint Michael and All Angels




Collect of the Day

Everlasting God,
you have ordained and constituted the ministries 
of angels and mortals in a wonderful order: 
Grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven, 
so, at your command, 
they may help and defend us on earth; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord.




The Wounded Angel
by Hugo Simberg, 1903
voted Finland's "national painting" during 2006 
Photograph: Finnish National Gallery / Hannu Aaltonen. 
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=686532




Today's gospel    John 1:47-51

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said of him, ‘Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!’ 
 
Nathanael asked him, ‘Where did you come to know me?’ 
 
Jesus answered, ‘I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.’ 
 
Nathanael replied, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!’ 
 
Jesus answered, ‘Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.’  And he said to him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.’




Sacred Space

You can find a gentle prayer guide and meditation here:






19th century Russian icon of the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael 
depicting the seven archangels of Eastern Orthodox tradition.
By Unknown author - Immagine scansita dall'originale, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1625608





What's On in October?

  • Funeral Service, Mrs Sonya Noone, Friday 3 October, 11am in Turlough Church
  • Blessing of the Animals, Sat 4 October, 2pm at Murrisk Carpark. This ecumenical event brings to a close the Season of Creation. 



  • Turlough Select Vestry meeting, Sat 11 October, after the 7pm service.
  • 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 (083 8003233) if you wish to book a seat in the boat (currach) or if you need more information. Recommended: Bring a packed lunch, water, sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothes, and 10 euros towards the ferry cost. 


A Special Weekend of Sacred Music, 24-26 October  
(Details subject to change)

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 8pm (time tbc);
    - 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. Details to follow. 




Regular Service Pattern in the Aughaval Group of Parishes:

Turlough
Saturdays Weekly at 7pm:  
Holy Communion on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
Morning Prayer on 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.

Castlebar
Sundays Weekly at 10am: 
Holy Communion on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Morning Prayer on 2nd and 4th.

Westport
Sundays Weekly at 12 noon.
Wednesdays at 10.30am. 
Services are n St Mary's RC Church, South Mall, Westport, until further notice while Holy Trinity Church is closed for safety repairs.

Dugort, Achill: October - April 
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 3pm. Evening Prayer/ Holy Communion



Pastoral care and enquiries:  

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

Tel. 083 800 3233  
Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org
Aughaval Parishes' Website  aughaval.tlk.ie

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