Fourth Sunday of the Year

Sunday 1st February 2009

First Reading Deuteronomy 18: 15-20
Moses foretells the coming of a prophet who will speak God’s word to the people.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 7: 32-35
Paul urges everyone, but especially those who are celibate, to give their undivided attention to the Lord.

Gospel Mark 1: 21-28
The prophecy of Moses is fulfilled in Jesus.

Not celebrated this Year: St Brigid, 2nd Patron of Ireland

Weekend Masses:
Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm
Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:
Thursday morning after 10.00am Mass
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Masses during the coming week
Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am
Thursday & Friday 10.00am

 

Mass Intentions for this week:

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - John McLaughlin
Thursday 10.00am - Deceased Members of the Derry Diocesan Society
Friday 10.00am - Living Members of the Derry Diocesan Society
Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Charlie McHugh

This Week’s Calendar
Monday 2 - The Presentation of the Lord
Tuesday 3 -St. Blaise, Bishop and martyr. Wednesday 4 - 4th Week in Ordinary Time
Thursday 5 - St. Agatha, virgin and martyr
Friday 6 - 4th Week in Ordinary Time
Saturday 7 - 4th Week in Ordinary Time.

 

Feast of St. Brigid.

The making of St. Brigid’s Crosses will take place in Aghyaran Centre after the vigil mass on Saturday (31st) for those wishing to make crosses to be blessed at the end of the 11.00am Mass tomorrow. .

Rosary

As the statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be present in the church this incoming week, the rosary will be recited after Mass each morning and at 8.00pm on Wednesday evening.

 

Candles can be purchased after mass on Monday morning the Feast of Candlemas for use in the home and the church in 2009 Tuesday is the Feast of St. Blaise and throats will be blessed at the 10.00am Mass.

First Friday Sick.
The sick of the parish will be attended this incoming week:
Thursday: Tullycar, Ballymongan, Killeter,Shanaghy & Scraghey.
Friday: The Corgary’s, Carn, Carndreen, Dreenan, The Garvagh’s, Laught
Can neighbours inform the housebound that I will be calling.

Baptism.

We welcome into our Faith Community Shane Joseph Gallen who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

The Angel’s Prayer

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love You. I beg your pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love you. Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Ghost, I adore You and offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacriliges and indifference with which He is offended. And, by the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners.

Each day in the Derry Diocese we are asked to pray for our priests named on that particular day.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Fr. John Doherty
Fr. Joseph Doherty
Fr. Michael Doherty
Fr. Patrick Doherty
Fr. Andrew Dolan
Fr. Brian Donnelly
Fr. Joseph Donnelly

Legion of Mary Usual weekly meeting in the parish hall on Thursday at 8pm.

DANCE

in Garvagh Hall on Friday 6th February 2009 Music by The Lakelanders

Parish Bingo

The parish bingo continues as usual on Friday night at 9.00pm in the parish hall.

 

Umbra Collection - Support The Poor in Africa.

Unwanted Clothes and Shoes will help the Children of Kenya. All types of clean dry ladies, gents, children's clothing, ben linen, curtains, towels and shoes. Collection in the church car park on Thursday 5th February 2009 from 9.00 am until 12.00 Noon .

 

Aghyaran Choir.

The choir would like to thank everyone who has kindly donated to the P.A. system fund. Thanks to those who sold CD’s and to all who bought them. The sum of £3,400 has been raised both from sales and kind sponsorship. We would like to thank past choir members who have given both of their musical talent and time towards the production of the CD and to all the staff of Border Arts and Killeter Heritage Centre. Thanks also to Fr. Sproule and Fr. Gilmore. We hope to have a P.A. system in place for our Easter ceremonies. Thanks again everyone for all your support.

Aghyaran St Davog's

Lotto numbers drawn were 4, 5, 23, 26 and 35. There was no jackpot winner, consolation winner was Mary Penrose.

Cards continue every Thursday night. The jackpot went last week to James Gallen. Runner-up was Anna McNabb

Our 46th annual Dinner Dance took place on Saturday 24th. An enjoyable night was had by all. Awards on the night were given to Stacey Dolan and Naimh Carlin,
Joint U16 ladies players of the year, Carolann Byrne, Minor ladies player of the year, Phenah McSorley, Senior ladies player of the year. The men's awards went to Roger Leonard and Cathal Gallen, Joint U16 players of the year, Aiden Connolly, Minor player of the year, Kevin McMenamin and Christopher McGrath, Joint reserve players of the year, and Darren McSorley Senior player o Ìf the year. Patrick McSorley picked up Club Person of the Year.

Training U-14 Boys Training for boys U-14’s on Monday and Wednesday from 6.45pm to 8pm. Players should bring indoor and outdoor gear.

Minor and Juvenile training continues every Tuesday and Friday at 8pm.

Training will continue on tonight, Thursday at 7.15pm sharp, for all Minor and Senior ladies. Bring both indoor and outdoor gear. All players must attend.

Senior and Reserve training will recommence on Tuesday 3rd February at 7.30pm sharp. Training will also take on Friday evening at 7.30pm Players should bring indoor and outdoor gear.

The making of St Brigid's crosses will take place on Saturday 31st, in the centre, after Mass.

Anyone interested in being screened for Cardiac Risk in the Young, between the ages of 14 and 35, please put your name down behind the bar.

Anyone wishing to attend the gaelteach this summer, and receive funding, should apply to the club in writing before February 1st.

 

 

 

Church Door & Car Park Attendants February 2009

Sat. Night Charlie Dolan, Danny O’Donnell & Eamon Moss
Sunday 9.00 am Alie McSorley & John McGlynn
Sunday 11.00 am Patsy Connolly, Charlie McGuire & Kevin Mackey

Church Readers for the month of February 2009

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Saturday Eugene McMenamin
Sunday 9.00 am Martina Dolan
Sunday 11.00 am Michelle Slevin If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Altar Society for February 2009

Kathleen Dolan, Marian McGrath