Aughaval Group of Parishes

  Please scroll down for some November notes and notices. The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs Fra Angelico,  1420s Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons This weekend in the Aughaval Group Saturday:   Holy Baptism in Turlough Church Sunday:  10am in Christ Church Castlebar,  Holy Communion Sunday:  12 noon  Holy Communion ( for HT Westport, friends and visitors) in St Mary's Church, Westport, followed by tea in Carrowbeg House The raising of the widow's son in Nain Jan Verhas, 1860  Public domain, via https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=67330168 The gospel      Luke 7:11-17 Soon afterwards he [Jesus] went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town.   When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for ...

  "In the name of Christ welcome you!" The baptism of baby Tadhg, on 1st November in Turlough Church. Congratulations to parents Emile and Natasha, big brother G, Granddad Eddie, and all the family. Thanks to the Turlough children who sang a special baptism-themed children's song, tutored and led by Hilary, assisted by Dorothy. Also to godparents Ray and Ros  and to all who supported, made and served tea and the spectacular baptism cake and made it altogether such a happy occasion. "Shine as a light in the world, to the glory of God the Father!"

Please scroll down for some November notices. This weekend in the Aughaval Group Saturday:   Holy Baptism, 7pm in Turlough Church. All welcome Sunday:  10am in Christ Church Castlebar,  Holy Communion 12 noon  Holy Communion ( for HT Westport, friends and visitors) in St Mary's Church, Westport, followed by tea in Carrowbeg House The Sermon of the Beatitudes, circa 1890  by James Tissot  Public domain, via https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8790472 Today's gospel      Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“   Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.    Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled....