Today's gospel: Jesus heals, come what may

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A prayer by Dorothy Mc Rae McMahon
courtesy of The Church's Ministry of Healing, Ireland


Today's gospel    Luke 14:1-6

On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. 

Just then, in front of him, there was a man who had dropsy. And Jesus asked the lawyers and Pharisees, ‘Is it lawful to cure people on the sabbath, or not?’ But they were silent. So Jesus took him and healed him, and sent him away. Then he said to them, ‘If one of you has a child or an ox that has fallen into a well, will you not immediately pull it out on a sabbath day?’ And they could not reply to this.


Scared Space

You can find a gentle prayer guide and a short reflection on the gospel here:

https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-10-31/


Collect of the Day

Blessed Lord, 
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: 
Help us to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them, 
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, 
we may embrace and for ever hold fast 
the blessed hope of everlasting life, 
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.


A Prayer for Jamaica and the Caribbean, by Christian Aid

God of mercy and compassion,
we lift before you the people of Jamaica and all in the Caribbean
whose lives have been torn apart by Hurricane Melissa.
Be with those who mourn, those who are missing loved ones,
and those who face the loss of homes, livelihoods, and hope.
Grant strength to all who bring relief and comfort —
neighbours, aid workers, and communities standing together in love.
May your peace surround those in fear,
your light guide those in darkness,
and your justice move us to rebuild with courage and compassion.
In the name of Christ, our shelter and our strength,
Amen.


Some November Notices 

(Subject to change)

  • Saturday 1 November, 7pm Holy Baptism in Turlough Church. This will also be an All-age service - children and young people are extra welcome!
  • Movie night at the Rectory, Friday 7 November, 8pm. Please let us know if you plan to come along, for planning purposes. All welcome! 
  • Blessing of a Marriage, of Kirsty and Tim, Sat 8 November, 12 noon in St Thomas's Dugort.
  • Castlebar Community Carol Service (traditional 'Nine Lessons & Carols'), in Christ Church, Castlebar, Monday 15 November at 7.30pm. (T.b.c.)
  • The next Sunday Club is on 16 November, starting in the HTW service at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church Westport, and moving to Carrowbeg House. 
  • Ecumenical Prayer Service for those Bereaved by Suicide, Friday 21 November , 7.30pm in Holy Rosary Church, Castlebar
  • The First Sunday in Advent 2025 is 30 November.


Regular Service Pattern in the Aughaval Group of Parishes:


Turlough

Saturdays Weekly at 7pm:  

Holy Communion on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

Evening 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.


*Christ Church Castlebar is a registered charity: Registered Charity Number  20206867

 

Westport

Sundays Weekly at 12 noon and Wednesdays at 10.30am. 

Services are in St Mary's RC Church, South Mall, Westport, 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


Inishbiggle

As announced



Pastoral care and enquiries:  


Revd Suzanne Cousins 

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

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




 


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