Aughaval Group of Parishes

Please scroll down for notices.  Please note also that the Advent  Dove-making workshop is on Sat 29 November  in Christ Church Castlebar from 12.30- 2.30pm. Parable of the Ten Pounds/Talents Jan Frearks van der Bij, 1962 Photo by Ytzen,  CC BY-SA 3.0  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31463462 Today's gospel      Luke 19:11-27  As they were listening to this, he [Jesus] went on to tell a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. So he said,   ‘A nobleman went to a distant country to get royal power for himself and then return. He summoned ten of his slaves, and gave them ten pounds, and said to them, “Do business with these until I come back.”    But the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, “We do not want this man to rule over us.” When he returned, having received royal power, he ord...

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 notices, including of Advent and Christmas events and services. Please note also that the paper  Dove-making workshop in Christ Church Castlebar is on Sat 29 November from 12.30 - 2.30pm.   Tree of Zacchaeus  Jericho, West Bank  Photo by Yywilk - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69071735 Today's gospel      Luke 19: 1-10 He [Jeusus] entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way.   When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. All who saw i...