Today's gospel, Sat 27 Sept: Astounded at the greatness of God

 

This evening: 

The Rt Revd Michael Burrows, Bishop of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe, will preside at Holy Communion in Turlough Church at 7pm. You are warmly invited. There will be tea after the service. 

Turlough Rd, Drumdaff, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 XN53



Betrayal of Christ
Painting in Holy Cross Church in Platanissa, Cyprus, dated 1494
- Andreas Stylianou und Judith A. Stylianou: The Painted Churches of Cyprus. Trigraph, London 1985, Public domain, via 
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19448211



Today's gospel    Luke 9:43-45

And all were astounded at the greatness of God.

While everyone was amazed at all that he [Jesus] was doing, he said to his disciples, ‘Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.’ But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.



Sacred Space

You can find a gentle prayer guide and reflection here:

https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-09-27/ 



This Weekend in the Parishes: 

  • Bishop Michael will preside at the Eucharist in Turlough Parish Church, on Sat 27 Sept, 7pm, followed by tea. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome.
  • 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

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. 




  • 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 (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 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 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. 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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