Aughaval Group of Parishes

  Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes, notices and general information.  The Aughaval Parishes'  first 'Havens for Nature' meeting on Biodiversity took place on  28 July, in Christ Church, Castlebar. Pictured: Alison Dexter, John Dexter, Brid Mcauley, Susie Fry Today's Gospel    John 11:19-27 And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home.   Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Your brother will rise again.’ Martha said to him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life.  Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and be...

Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes, notices and general information.  This evening:  Tuesday 28 July,  'Havens for Nature' All are welcome to this event  in Christ Church Castlebar,  gathering at 7pm for tea, and 7.30pm for a short presentation and discussion on the ideas, potential and challenges contained in this inspiring and helpful recently published book, 'Havens for Nature'.   More info: Contact Susie Fry or Brid McAuley (- numbers on request), or Revd Suzanne Cousins (details below).  Today's Gospel       Matthew 13:36-43 Then he [Jesus] left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, ‘Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.’ He answered,  ‘The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; t...