A word of thanks. "I thank my God always, in every remembrance of you..."

 

A word of thanks from the Rector of the Aughaval Groups of Parishes:

7 July, was the third anniversary of my Institution as Rector of the Aughaval Parishes - Westport-Dugort Union, Castlebar, Turlough. I wish to express sincere thanks to all in the parishes, communities, Diocese (Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe), and to ecumenical friends in particular in St Mary's Church, Westport, for friendship and fellowship in the gospel, plus for all the kindness, love, and prayerful support Alan and I have received over the last three years here in Mayo. It is a privilege to continue to serve you and to serve God with you.

Go raibh maith agaibh!

"I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now...."  (See Philippians 1:3-7)

Here are just a few photos to mark the occasion and "for the day that's in it".

Suzanne


This week's Collect 

Almighty and everlasting God, 
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: 
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, 
that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth 
to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 



After the Service of Institution at Holy Trinity, Westport
7 July 2023


Bishop Michael TLK, Revd Suzanne Cousins, 
and the Very Revd Henry Hull, former Dean of Down Cathedral, who preached



The invitation



Children's outing, August 2024, Turlough




The Revd John Wesley (Church of South India and clergy colleague, Castlebar),
Jenni MacCormick, and Revd Suzanne



Holy Baptism of Amber Rose, outside St Thomas's, Knappagh
September 2025



The Clew Bay Crew! 
Coffee time after Midweek Holy Communion



Blessing of the Marriage of Alan Melbourne and Esther Molony
in St Mary's Church, Westport, 22 October 2025


Celebration Cake in the Clew Bay Hotel



Susie Fry with Revds John and Suzanne

Alan, Suzanne and John Browne, Christ Church Castlebar



Harvest in Turlough, with Valerie Raitt, TLK Pioneer Minister



One of many visits to Inishbiggle 







Harvest 2025 in St Mary's, with Alan and Fr John Kenny



Supporting the arts and local artist Johnny



Holy Baptism in Turlough Church



Blessing of the Marriage 
of Kirsty (Rector's Church Warden) and Tim



With Brad Thien, Lay Local Liturgical Minister (LLLM /Parish Reader) 
at Christ Church Castlebar



Christine (Inishbiggle) on a visit to Turlough, pictured with Fiona (LLLM)



Turlough friends, marking the launch 
and recent publication of Patrick Butler's book



Kids' talk in one of the Holy Trinity services in St Mary's, 
on building one another up in faith and love.
Selfie by Fr John!



James Potter with Revd Frank from Tunisia



Dugort congregation, with Bishop Michael



Pancake Tuesday 2026
Pancakes and Prayer in St Thomas's Dugort



Biggle with Bishop



Bishop Michael presents Fr John Kenny with a special gift
to express appreciation to St Mary's Westport 
for accommodating the HTW services and congregation
for 12 months during closure and storm damage repairs



St Patrick's Day in Town Hall Westport, with international visitors




With Fr Kenny, Conor McKeown and Keira Keogh TD





Bishop's Peregrinations, 2026, Castlebar







Dugort Beach, after Evening Prayer in St Thomas's, May 2026




Holy Baptism, Christ Church Castlebar,
with Bennett family and friends




With Lydia Monds, CMHI, in St Thomas's Dugort




After the stunning Louisburgh Voices Concert in HTW




Ah, go on, go on, go on...




At RNLI anniversary celebration, May 2026, Achill
 



Children's Event,  June 2026
Westport




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