Aughaval Group of Parishes

  "The Lord is my shepherd.” We are greatly saddened at the death of Sue Fabby, much-loved Westport, and previously Knappagh, parishioner. Sincere sympathy to all Sue's family. May Sue rest in peace and rise in glory, and may her family know the comfort and peace of the Lord. Funeral arrangements Reposing at McGing's Funeral Home, Westport (F28 RX58) on Saturday (November 22nd) from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. Funeral Service at 2:00pm on Sunday (November 23rd) in Holy Trinity Church, Westport with the funeral proceeding to St. Thomas’s (Knappagh) Graveyard.  Fuller details can be found on RIP.ie . https://rip.ie/death-notice/sue-fabby-mayo-westport-611966 Safety note for parishioners Sue's funeral will be our first return to Holy Trinity Church following the recent repairs. Seating and access restrictions are in place until the remaining areas of ceiling, which are deemed dangerous, are repaired in the New Year. Please abide by the signs and be guided by the wardens and thei...

  Please scroll down for notices, including concerning Advent and Christmas events and services.   From Octagon Quilters Christmas exhibition, Clew Bay Hotel, Westport, November 2025 Today's gospel      Luke 19:45-48 Then he entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling things there; and he said, ‘It is written, “My house shall be a house of prayer”;    but you have made it a den of robbers.’ Every day he was teaching in the temple. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people kept looking for a way to kill him; but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people were spellbound by what they heard. Sacred Space A gentle prayer guide and reflection can be found here: https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-11-21 Notices Friday 21 November, 7.30pm in Holy Rosary Church, Castlebar, Ecumenical Prayer Service for those Bereaved by Suicide Sat 29 November, from 12.30, in Christ Chur...

Please scroll down for notices, including concerning Advent and Christmas events and services.   Today's gospel reading       Luke 19:41-44 As he [Jesus] came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. Indeed, the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up ramparts around you and surround you, and hem you in on every side. They will crush you to the ground, you and your children within you, and they will not leave within you one stone upon another; because you did not recognise the time of your visitation from God.’ Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. "This illumination depicts Jesus weeping over Jerusalem  and shows the siege of Jerusalem foretold in his prophecy.  The illumination is from the evangelistary of Otto III ca.1000 C.E." https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jes...