Aughaval Group of Parishes

  Please scroll down for information and notices. Wed 26 November:     -  Midweek Holy Communion in Westport, 10.30am in St Mary's side chapel, followed by coffee in the Clew Bay Hotel, James Street (from 11.05am).      - Online Prayer and Bible Study, 8.00- 8.30pm. (Link below.) Please scroll down for information and notices. Croagh Patrick, from the foot of the mountain, Murrisk Today's gospel      Luke 21:12-19 ‘But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance; for I will give you words  and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some ...

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  We are truly thankful, and to the many individuals who have contributed when attending concerts or services.  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.  Pa...

Please scroll down for information and notices.  Today's gospel      Luke 17:20-25 Once Jesus  was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, ‘The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed; nor will they say, “Look, here it is!” or “There it is!” For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among  you.’ Then he said to the disciples, ‘The days are coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. They will say to you, “Look there!” or “Look here!” Do not go, do not set off in pursuit. For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.  But first he must endure much suffering and be rejected by this generation. Sacred Space You can find a gentle prayer guide and short reflection here: https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-11-13/   Christian Art You can find a helpful reflection o...