Aughaval Group of Parishes

  In memoriam It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Caroline Fitzgerald (Dr Caroline Anne Fitzgerald), faithful and committed Westport parishioner, former Parish Reader, and a kind and generous friend to many.  May she rest in peace and rise in glory + Our prayers and sympathy are with all Caroline's family: in particular,  her husband Rob, son Cullan, sister Pen, sister-in-law Joan, Caroline's cousin Mary, and her nephews and grand-nieces.  Funeral arrangements are below, as published on RIP.ie. Caroline Fitzgerald Rosmoney, Carrowholly, Westport, Co. Mayo   Caroline, died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, on Sunday 11th January, 2026, after a short illness, with her family and friends by her side.   She will be sadly missed by all her loving family, her husband Rob, son Cullan, sister Pen, sister-in-law Joan, her cousin Mary, nephews, grand-nieces, neighbours and wide circle of friends.   Reposing in Navin's F...

  Today's gospel      Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he [Jesus] entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.    Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, ‘What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.’    But Jesus rebuked him, saying, ‘Be silent, and come out of him!’ And the unclean spirit, throwing him into convulsions and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, ‘What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He  commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.’    At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.   Ruins of the ancient Great Synagogue at Capernaum (or Kfar...

  Please scroll down for notices and additional information. Jesus and the Fishermen Free Bible Images https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/yo-jesus-fishermen/ Today's gospel      Mark 1:14-20 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news  of God,  and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near;  repent, and believe in the good news.’ As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’ And immediately they left their nets and followed him.    As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.   The Calling of Peter and Andrew by ...

  Services on Sunday 11  January:      Castlebar  - Sun 10am, Morning Prayer in Christ Church, followed by tea/coffee, and a brief gathering for those wishing to explore Confirmation      Westport  - Sun 12 noon,  Holy Communion and Sunday Club , this week in St Mary's, followed by tea/coffee in Carrowbeg House (beside St Mary's, S.Mall)      Achill  - Sun 3pm, Evening Prayer in St Thomas's Dugort  Please scroll down for notices and additional information. Baptism of Chris, Christ Church Castlebar September 2025 Baptism of Christ,  icon Today's gospel     Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’ But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfil all righteousness.’ Then he consented.   And when Jesus...

  Please scroll down for this weekend's notices and additional information. Marking Holocaust Memorial Day,  at Belfast Synagogue, January 2024 The Most Revd Archbishop John McDowell  with former NI HMD representative Shirley Lennon  and former Rabbi for Belfast Jewish Community,  Rabbi David Kale Holocaust Memorial Day is 27 January. Today's gospel      Luke 4:14-22 Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,    because he has anointed me      to br...