Today's gospel, 12 November: Thank you!

 

Wednesday 12 November

Please scroll down for notices.



Cleansing of the ten lepers (c. 1035–1040)
unknown author, 
in Codex Aureus Epternacensis, 
Public domain, via 
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8480209


Today's gospel    Luke 17:11-19

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’  When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean.  

Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.  

Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’



Sacred Space

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

https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-11-12/



Today in the parishes

  • Midweek Holy Communion, 10.30am in St Mary's side chapel, Westport, followed by tea/coffee in the Clew Bay Hotel (from 11am). Everyone welcome!
  • Online Prayer and Bible Reading, 8pm, via Zoom. 
    Link:


    Other notices

    (Subject to change)

    Westport Sunday Club: 

    Sunday 16 November and Sunday 7 December, starting at 12 noon in the Holy Trinity service in St Mary's, and moving to Carrowbeg House for Bible story, music, snacks and activities.


    • Friday 14 November, 7.30pm, Westport-Dugort Select Vestry meeting, Carrowbeg House

    • 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.


    December

    • Friday 5 December, 8pm in St Mary’s Church, Westport, Christmas Concert with the Roscommon Solstice Choir and guests Eriko Hopkinson and Westport Children’s Choir. A fundraising event for Holy Trinity Church repairs. Donations at the door. Please spread the word and plan to come along!



    • Sat 6 December, 7.30pm, Christmas Concert with Bella Capella in Christ Church Castlebar. Charity fundraiser, details on Bella Capella Facebook page. (See https://www.facebook.com/reel/712336474483871 .)




    • Sat 29 November, from 12.30, in Christ Church, Castlebar. Dove-making workshop.





    • Sunday 7 Dec, 10am, 'Crib Service' (All-age Nativity) in Christ Church Castlebar. 
    Children are invited to come along in simple nativity costume (-tea towel headdresses, dressing gown robes, tinsel halos, angel wings, etc.) and to bring their soft toy animals if they would like to. 


    • Monday 15 December at 7.30pm, Castlebar Community Carol Service (traditional 'Nine Lessons & Carols'), in Christ Church, Castlebar, with Holy Rosary Choir and Castlebar Community Silver Band.

    • Chapel Street Gospel Choir concert, Sunday 21 December, in Christ Church, Castlebar. Info., Roslyn Potter, Turlough (number on request).



    Regular Service Pattern 

    in the Aughaval Parishes

    (subject to change)


    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 No.  20206867

     

    Westport

    Sundays Weekly at 12 noon, Holy Communion or (occasionally) Morning Prayer

    Wednesdays at 10.30am. Holy Communion, followed by coffee

    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



    Online Prayer and Bible Reading every Wed at 8pm, via Zoom. 
    Link:




    A notice from Westport Eco-congregation:

    🌱🐞 FOOD FOREST WORKSHOP in Westport 🦋🌳

    Learn how and why to plant a food forest, and do some gardening!

    WHERE: Fr Angelus Park Food Forest 

    (- 2025 National Climate Action award-winner)

    WHEN:  Saturday 15 November, 12 noon - 4pm

    Places are limited. To book please contact Caithriona McCarthy on info@foodforests.ie, or Pat Fahy.


 

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