Today’s gospel, plus What's On in October?

 

Today's gospel



Lazarus at the Rich Man's Gate 
Fyodor Bronnikov, 1886
Publc domain, 
via Wikimedia Commons
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9882122


Luke 16: 19-31


‘There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, “Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.”  

 

But Abraham said, “Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.”  

 

He said, “Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father’s house— for I have five brothers—that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.” Abraham replied, “They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.” He said, “No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.” He said to him, “If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.” ’



Christian Art

https://christian.art/daily-gospel-reading/luke-16-19-31-2025-2/


Sacred Space

You can find a gentle prayer guide and reflection here:

https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-09-28/






Turlough, Saturday 27 Sept, 
where Bishop Michael preached and presided at the Eucharist,
and played the organ.
Thank you +Michael!




What's On for the remainder of this Weekend in the Parishes?


  • Christ Church Castlebar, 10am, Morning Prayer, followed by tea
  • Westport in St Mary's Church (for Holy Trinity), 12 noon, Morning Prayer, followed by tea in Carrowbeg House 
  • St Thomas's Dugort, Achill, 3pm, the Eucharist

Special event in St Mary's Church, Westport, Sunday 28th Sept at 5pm: 
'Lumières: A Baroque Mass for the 21st Century', with 2 choirs, orchestra and fabulous soloists Aimee Banks and Úna McGlynn. Tickets at the door.


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. 



  • Postponed    [Holy Baptism, Sat 4 October, 7pm in Turlough 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 (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 updated on 1.10.25)

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;
    - a fundraising concert for Holy Trinity Westport on Sat 25 Oct at 4pm;
    - and contribution to worship on Sunday morning (12 noon);
- Evening Prayer, sung, in St Thomas's Dugort, Sunday 26 Oct at 3.30pm. Rehearsal at 3pm, and you are welcome to observe and listen.
All in St Mary's Church, Westport. Details to follow. 



A recent message from Archbishop John McDowell relating to immigration:




Pastoral care and enquiries:  

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

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


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