Sunday 1st June 2008

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Christ our security

Jesus said: ‘the person who does the will of my Father in heaven will enter the kingdom of heaven.’ In the Church we have done a great disservice to the whole idea of the will of God. We so often identify it with the things that go wrong – like someone dying, or getting ill, or losing their job etc. We hardly ever think of success and health and well-being as the will of God. In the Scripture we come to know that the will of God is about all that is good and best for our lives and our loves. And we have a great responsibility to bring all that is best to one another in God’s name. So, we can say that it is God’s will that we comfort one another in bereavement; that we support one another in sickness; that we help one another in adversity etc. It is when we are like this in our homes and our community that we enter the kingdom of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R. - http://www.loveisforlife.com

Sunday 1st June 2008, Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 296 & Proper p 1058

First Reading Deuteronomy: 11: 18.26-28
See, I set before you today a blessing and a curse.

Second Reading Romans 3: 21-25, 28
We are justified through the free gift of God’s grace.

Gospel Matthew 7: 21-27
The house built on rock will not fall.

THE POPE'S INTENTIONS FOR JUNE 2008

General: That Christians may cultivate a deep and personal friendship with Christ so they are able to communicate the strength of his love to those they encounter.

Mission: That the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec, Canada, may lead to ever deeper understanding of the Eucharist, the heart of the Church and source of evangelisation.

Masses during the coming week

Masses during the coming week
Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am
Wednesday 7.00pm
Thursday & Friday 10.00am
First Friday Evening Mass 8.00pm

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

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society

Tuesday 10.00 am - Anv. Mass Patrick McMenamin

Wednesday 7.00pm - Anv. Mass Susan & Kate Harper

Thursday 10.00 am - Anv. Mass Michael & Maggie McLaughlin

Friday 8pm - Anv. Mass Maggie, Paddy, John & Barney Logue

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass Bridget Harvey

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 2 - Saints Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs. Saints Marcellinus and Peter were Roman clergy who were martyred under Diocletian in 303.

Tuesday 3 - St Kevin, abbot. Kevin was a native of Leinster. Wishing to be a hermit, he crossed the mountains to Glendalough and settled in Disert Caoimhghin at the foot of the upper lake. But disciples began to gather round him. Gradually the great monastic settlement grew and spread through the glen after his death in 618.

Wednesday 4 - Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, martyrs. These were twenty-two Ugandan youths who were martyred for their faith in the years 1885-1887.

Thursday 5 - St Boniface, bishop and martyr. Boniface, 673-754, was born at Crediton in Derbyshire and educated at monastery schools in England. He went as a missionary to Germany. He founded monasteries in Bavaria, including Fulda in 735.

Friday 6 - St Jarlath, bishop. Jarlath is said to have been as disciple of St Enda and was taught also by St Benignus. He became abbot-bishop of the monastery he founded at Tuam in the sixth century.

Saturday 7 - St Colman, bishop

Davog’s G.A.A Centre

Seniors & Reserves
Seniors had a win over Donaghmore with the reserves coming away with a draw last weekend.

U'14's lost out to Greencastle in the championship but had a good win over Trillick in the league.

U'12's have there first game on Monday night home to Owen Roes at 7.15pm.

Og Sport goes ahead on Wednesday evening at 7pm in Dunamanagh - travel details will be given at training. Aghyaran will be hosting the U'8 blitz next Saturday 7th June

Ladies.
Seniors girls were defeated by Beragh and drew with Cill Iseal This, Thursday night is championship for the senior ladies in Drumqu gin at 8pm against Trillick. U'14's have a league fixture on Wednesday night away to Badoney all girls to be at centre for 5.30pm.

Lotto
No jackpot winner last week, nos; 14,18,22,31,35 £100 prize was Liam Meehan Castlederg.

The Derry v Donegal match will be on the big screen in centre on Sunday. A festival meeting is to be held on Monday night at 9pm in centre anyone interested in helping out please come along.

Night at the Races is on tonight in centre first race starts at 9.30pm. The club would like to wish our senior player Roisin McMenamin and Paul Temple all the best on their wedding next Saturday

Dance in Garvagh Hall Friday 6th June music by The Lakelanders

Golden Jubilee

Fr. Willie’s Golden Jubilee is to be celebrated on Sunday 8th June with Mass at 5pm sharp. Refreshments and entertainment after in G.A.A. Centre. No presents please. A Donation Box will be available on the night. All proceeds will be distributed to a number of charities. Everyone welcome. Anyone with musical instruments please come along and join in the grand finale.

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

The monthly devotions, in honour of Our Lady will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 3rd June starting with confessions at 7.30 p.m. followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Wednesday 4th June for those from the Derry and Donegal Areas. Registration from 10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £12stg or €18 Euro includes a four course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the day. To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

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

First Communion. Sunday June 8th we welcome the Primary 4 children from the parish schools who will make their First Holy Communion at the 11.00 am Mass. It is a very special day in the Spiritual Life of these children as they continue their journey in the church.

The Annual Lourdes Hospitalite Collection. A special word of thanks to all who gave so generously to the Lourdes collection which realised £281 and € 58.

Aghyaran Community Playgroup Parents who are wishing to send their child to Playgroup in September 2008 are invited to the parochial hall on Tuesday 10th June between 10am and 11am for our Open Morning.

Baptisms. We welcome into our Faith Community Caoimhim Barra Connolly & Conan Noel Duggan who were Baptised and welcomed into the church recently.

Knock Summer Youth Festival takes place from 24th-27th July 2008 at Knock Shrine. This is an opportunity for young people to take time out to reflect on their lives and what God is offering....’Living Life to the Full’ Age strictly 18-35 years Cost is € 55 Free buses. Bring a sleeping bag. Places limited so book now! For more information and details contact Youth Ministry Office 094 9375035 or Shrine Office 094 9388100 or Web www.knock-shrine.i.e/youthministry

 

Marriage Preparation Courses.


2008


April 4th , 5th, and April 25th & 26th,
May 23rd & 24th,
June 13th &14th.
Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £80 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord office