Aughaval Group of Parishes

  Havens for Nature Photo by Susie Fry, taken in Turlough Park Our first ' Havens for Nature ' meeting,  on the  Havens for Nature  publication and managing our churchyards and graveyards for biodiversity, took place on  28 July, in Christ Church, Castlebar. A positive and practical result of the evening is that a Biodiversity Team is being formed for the Aughaval Group of Parishes. If you are interested in being part of this team please contact Brid Mcauley or Susie Fry (numbers on request) or Revd Suzanne. Pictured: Alison Dexter, John Dexter, Brid Mcauley, Susie Fry An online talk b y the Heritage Council  on  Havens for Nature   will be held on  17 August at 7.30pm.  Information as follows, from Biodiversity Ireland:  "Webinar:  Supporting Biodiversity in Faith Grounds ,  17 Aug, 7:30pm - 8:45pm.  The Heritage Council is hosting an online talk for faith groups or individuals interested in taking action for biodive...

  Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes, notices and general information.  This weekend in the parishes: Sat 1 August       -  7pm in Turlough Church,  Evening Prayer Sunday 2 August       - 10am in Christ Church Castlebar, Holy Communion/ The Eucharist      -   11.30am in Holy Trinity Westport, Holy Baptism       - 3pm in St Thomas's Dugort, Achill,  Holy Communion / The Eucharist Christ in the House of his Parents John Everett Millais, 1850 Public domain via  Wikimedia Commons Today's Gospel         Matthew 13:54-58 He [Jesus] came to his home town and began to teach the people  in their synagogue, so that they were astounded and said, ‘Where did this man get this wisdom and these deeds of power? Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? A...

    Please scroll down for today's Gospel reading, notes, notices and general information.  Today's Gospel    Matthew 13:47-53 ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ‘Have you understood all this?’ They answered, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’  When Jesus had finished these parables, he left that place.   Sacred Space You can find a helpful prayer guide and this short reflection (below) on the gospel, here: https://sa...