Today's gospel, 7 October

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Jesus at the home of Martha and Mary
Harold Copping, 1927
Public domain, via
 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11317035





Today's gospel reading    Luke 10:38-42

Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying.  

But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.”  

But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”

 


Sacred Space

You can find a gentle prayer guide for today here:

https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-10-07/



Christian Art

You can find a gentle on the gospel and a painting here:

https://christian.art/daily-gospel-reading/luke-10-38-42-2025-2/

 



When else did Jesus repeat a name as he does in this gospel, 
"Martha, Martha, you are worried about many things..."? 
He does so in Matthew 23: "Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how I longed to gather you together as a mother hen gathers her chicks but you were unwilling." 
The repetition of the name indicates his compassion and affection for the person/ subject. In today's gospel, Jesus is not condemning or chastising Martha so much as expressing his loving concern towards her. 



Notices
(Subject to change)


  • Wed 8 Oct, morning: Please note that there will be no Midweek Holy Communion this week (usual time is 10.30am). However, St Mary's side chapel will be open for private prayer, and a few people will meet for coffee as usual from 11am in the Clew Bay Hotel. Everyone welcome!
  • Wed 8 Oct, evening: 8pm, Online Prayer (Compline of A Late Evening Office) this week will be led by Parish Reader, Barbara Sheppard. Link to follow.
  • Turlough Select Vestry meeting, Sat 11 October, after the 7pm service.
  • Diocesan Synod, Sat 18 October, at Hotel Woodstock, Ennis, Co Clare. Registration from 9.30am. Holy Communion at 10.30am.
  • 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, warm weather-appropriate clothes, and 10 euros towards the ferry cost. 


A Special Weekend of Sacred 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, all in St Mary's Church, Westport:

    - Compline on Friday 24 Oct at 8pm (please note amended time);
    - Fundraising concert for Holy Trinity Westport on Sat 25 Oct at 4pm;
    - Contribution to worship (Holy Communion) on Sunday morning (12 noon);
   -  Sung worship on Sunday 26 Oct at 3.30pm in St Thomas's Dugort, Achill. (Rehersal from 3pm. You are welcome to come early, observe and enjoy.) 

Please save the dates and spread the word.



Christmas musical event, Friday 5 Dec, 8pm 

- A special evening of Christmas music by the Roscommon Solstice Choir, with guests appearances, in St Mary's Church Westport. 

This is a fundraising event in aid of imminent repairs to Holy Trinity Church, Westport. Details to follow. Please save the date and spread the word.



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.
Open church every Friday from 11am - 1pm. "Drop in, say hello, say a prayer, have a look around."

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 inclusive
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




*Christ Church Castlebar is a registered charity: 

Registered Charity Number  20206867





 




 

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