Aughaval Group of Parishes

      Please scroll down for today's gospel reading, notes, notices and general information.  Today’s Gospel      Matthew 10:7-15 [Jesus said]    As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.”   Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers,   cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.   Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts,   no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for labourers deserve their food.     Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave.   As you enter the house, greet it.   If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.   If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town.  Truly I tell you, it will be more to...

  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  Alm...