Aughaval Group of Parishes

  Swords into Ploughshares Benburb Priory, Co Tyrone Luke 21:5-11 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he [Jesus] 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.’ Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. Calvin and Hobbes ...

  Please scroll down for information and notices. A bronze Widow's Mite or Prutah,  minted by Alexander Jannaeus, King of Judaea, 103 - 76 B.C.,  and still in circulation in the time of Jesus. Public domain,  https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2917434 Today's gospel      Luke 21:1-4 He [Jesus] looked up and saw rich people putting their gifts into the treasury; he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.’ Sacred Space You can find a gentle prayer guide and a short reflection of this gospel here: https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-11-24   Christian Art https://christian.art/daily-gospel-reading/matthew-10-17-22-2025/ Notices Sat 29 November, from 12.30, in Christ Church, Castlebar. Drop-in Family Dove-making Works...

  Everyday in Advent: Christ Church, Castlebar* Advent and the beginning of a new church year, is a wonderful opportunity to stop and pray, to deepen our faith and to give thanks for the past year before entering a new one. The First Sunday in Advent 2025 is 30 November. Everyday through Advent, beginning on Monday 1st December, Christ Church will be open from 7.00 - 8.30am for private prayer and reflection - a meditative space.  You can drop in at any time, be it for 5 minutes or 55 minutes. For more information, contact Kenn McLaughlin - number on request or email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org. *Christ Church Castlebar is a registered charity: Registered Charity No.  20206867 Pastoral care and enquiries:   Revd Suzanne Cousins  Aughaval Group of Parishes,  United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe,  Church of Ireland  Tel. 083 800 3233    Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org Aughaval Parishes' Website   aughaval.tlk.ie F...