Aughaval Group of Parishes

Thanks plus Giving towards the upkeep of the Aughaval churches The Westport-Dugort Union of Parishes wishes to express thanks to the following groups which have raised funds and/or donated generously in 2025 towards the emergency repairs in Holy Trinity Church, Westport, following Storm Eowyn: Dublin Choral Union       6,627 euros Westport Festival of Chamber Music       1,000 euros Kathy Quinn with choir, orchestra and soloists ( 'Lumières')       3,600 euros Sandford and St Philip's Choir ( Fauré's  Requiem)     1,521 euros  Giving towards the upkeep of the churches The work and upkeep of the churches requires ongoing funding, as for every charity. (On the charity/CRA status of the Aughaval Parishes, please see below.) Running and maintenance costs are met by voluntary donations. The number of Church of Ireland families and individuals in each parish able to give regularly towards parish funds is smal...

  Please scroll down for notices, including of Advent and Christmas events and services. Please note also that the paper  Dove-making workshop in Christ Church Castlebar is on Sat 29 November from 12.30 - 2.30pm.   Tree of Zacchaeus  Jericho, West Bank  Photo by Yywilk - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69071735 Today's gospel      Luke 19: 1-10 He [Jeusus] entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way.   When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. All who saw i...

  Please scroll down for notices, including of Advent and Christmas events services. Please note that the paper  Dove-making workshop in Christ Church Castlebar is on Sat 29 November , from 12.30 - 2.30pm. Today's gospel      Luke 18:35-43 As he [Jesus] approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth  is passing by.’ Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ He said, ‘Lord, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all th...

  Please scroll down for notices, including of Christmas service arrangements. Services today in the Aughaval Parishes: 10am Holy Communion in Christ Church Castlebar 12 noon Holy Communion in St Mary's Westport, for the Holy Trinity congregation and visitors, with Sunday Club Today's gospel      Luke 21:5-19 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.”   They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them. “When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.”...