Aughaval Group of Parishes

  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...

  Please scroll down for today's gospel reading, notes, notices and general information.  Jesus Heals a Mute Possessed Man by James Tissot,  painted between  1886 and 1894   Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Today’s Gospel         Matthew 9:32-38 After they had gone away, a demoniac who was mute was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the one who had been mute spoke; and the crowds were amazed and said, ‘Never has anything like this been seen in Israel.’ But the Pharisees said, ‘By the ruler of the demons he casts out the demons.’ Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers a...