Aughaval Group of Parishes

Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes and notices. Congratulations  to Isaac Brickenden and Maisy Dunne,  who were married  in Holy Trinity Westport  on Sat 22 August, a very special day.    Today in the parishes: Five-Minute-Muddy Church Sunday 23 August, 10am, Morning Prayer in Christchurch Castlebar,  with  Five-Minute-Muddy Church  for the children  Sunday, 11.30am,  Service of Holy Communion in Holy Trinity Westport Sunday, 3pm,  Service of Holy Communion in St Thomas's Dugort, Achill All welcome, always! Today's Gospel      Matthew 16: 13-20 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the...

  In memoriam We extend our ongoing deepest sympathy on behalf of the parishes to Margery and the family of Thomas (Tom) Bennett, of Castlebar Parish, who died on 13 August.  May Tom rest in peace and rise in glory + Tom's funeral took place on 16 August in Christchurch Castlebar and was followed by the Committal in Turlough (Church of Ireland) graveyard.   Thank you to everyone who showed great kindness and support to Tom and his family during his illness, to the wonderful staff of Mayo Hospice, and to all who have supported Margery and the family since Tom's passing. 

Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes and notices. This weekend in the parishes: Five-Minute-Muddy Church (- see below) Saturday 22 August,  The  Marriage of Isaac Brickenden and Maisy Dunne.  1pm in Holy Trinity Church, Westport.   Saturday, 7pm, Service of Holy Communion in Turlough Parish Church Sunday 23 August, 10am, Morning Prayer in Christchurch Castlebar,  with Five-Minute-Muddy Church for the children  Sunday, 11.30am,  Service of Holy Communion in Holy Trinity Westport Sunday, 3pm,  Service of Holy Communion in St Thomas's Dugort, Achill All welcome, always! Today's Gospel      Matthew 23:1-12      Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,  ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practise what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,  and lay them on t...