St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 1st November 2009

All Saints Day

Jesus asked: 'What do you want me to do for you?' This question, asked in the Gospel of a blind man, is addressed to each one of us by Jesus. The man who was born blind had no hesitation in asking for his sight to be given him. That was the single most important thing for him in his life. We should ask ourselves what our single most important need and desire is for our own lives. In what ways are we blind and need our sight restored? Maybe it is in relation to what our real priorities are. Or maybe it is in our close relationships of marriage and family life where we can easily fail to see the hurt or distress or loneliness of one another. Or we may be blind to our responsibility to care for those around us in our parish or wider community who are in need. This week is a call to look into our hearts and open ourselves up to the power of Christ to heal us and set us free.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 1st November 2009

All Saints

First Reading Apocalypse 7: 2-4, 9-14
I saw a huge Number, impossible to count, of people from every nation,
race, tribe and language.

Second Reading 1 John 3: 1-3
Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children.

Gospel Matthew 5: 1-12
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

Father, all powerful and ever living God,
Today we rejoice in the holy women and men
of every time and place.

May their prayers bring us your forgiveness and love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Questions for Action for the week

For your marriage: Do you use the gift of touch in your general communication? How could you develop that with each other this week?

For others: This week, how could you encourage those who work for the renewal of marriage in the church?

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 10.00am

Monday evening 8.00pm

Tuesday 10.00am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Mass Intentions for this week:

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Hugh Hegarty

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Sarah Bridget Mc Hugh

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - John McPhilomey

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass - Jimmy Kelly

Vigil Mass Time

Just to let you know that several parishioners have responded to the change of time for the Saturday evening Mass. Keep your suggestions coming in over the next few weeks - just drop a note in the letterbox at the parochial house with your suggested time on it.

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. Neil Farren

Fr. Paul Farren

Fr. Christopher Ferguson

Fr. John P. Forbes

Fr. Edward Gallagher

Fr. John Gallagher

Fr. John Gilmore

This Week's Calendar

Monday 2 - Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed

Tuesday 3 - 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday 4 - 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 5 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Friday 6 - All The Saints of Ireland

Saturday 7 - 31st Week in Ordinary Time.

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled:

£1366stg. - € 88

Church Readers for the month of November

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat.

Sunday 9.00 am Ciara McGuire

Sunday 11.00 am George M. Sproule

If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Altar Society for November 2009

Helen Connolly, Eileen McAleer

Mary McHugh Rosemary Connolly

Church Door & Car Park Attendants for November

Sat. Night: John McElhill, Gerard Hilley & Peadar Byrne

Sunday 9.00 am: Felix McAteer, Patsy Anderson & Francie McMenamin

Sunday 11.00 am: Tommy Dolan & Jonathan Dolan

BINGO

Every Friday night in the Parish Hall commencing at 9.00 pm.

Everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of parish funds.

SERVICE OF REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD

Sunday November 15th at 7.00 p m. we will gather in St. Patrick’s Church to have our Service of Remembering. We gather for a period of quiet reflection and prayer when we can spend time in peace and thanksgiving, and reflect on a loved one.

First Friday Sick.

The sick of the parish will be attended this incoming week: Thursday: Tullycar, Ballymongan, Killeter, & Scraghey. Friday: Carn, The Laught’s & Aghyaran

Can neighbours inform the housebound that I will be calling

Legion of Mary

During the month of November the Rosary will be recited in the church on Wednesday evening at 8pm The intention of the rosary is to pray for the Holy Souls

Friends of St Caireall's Association would like to invite all parents of children attending the school to their Annual General MeetingÊinÊthe school on Thursday 5th November at 7.30pm.

The purpose of this meeting is to:

- Elect a Parent Representative to the Board of Governors

- Elect a new committee to the Friends of St Caireall's group

A short update on the school's present financial situation and an update on the

Friends' activities since its formation.

The monthly devotions in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 3rd November 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 Tuesday 10th November Registration from 10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £15stg 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

THE ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR will take place this year on Sunday 29th November 2009 in the Aghyaran Centre. Proceeds from the bazaar will go towards church renovations. The annual parish collection will take place within the next few weeks and promoters are requested to go around their particular area to receive all donations which will be greatly appreciated. It is hoped you will be ready for them when they call.

Aghyaran St. Davog’s Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 6, 11, 16, 22 and 23. £100 consolation prize went to Tiarnan McSorley. Cards continue every Monday night. Mondays winners were Art Gallagher, George Quinn and Kevin Moss.

The Under 21s Championship final against Brackaville ended in a draw, 1-10 each, the replay will take place this Sunday 1st November, in Dun Moyle at 12.30pm.

Our annual Halloween Fancy Dress party will be on Saturday night 31st October. Everyone welcome, admission £3. M

Well done to all our participants in the Scor on Sunday. The club is well represented with solo singer, instrumental group, Dancing, Ballad group and the quiz team all progressing to the next round, which takes place in Dun Uladh, Killyclogher,on 8th November. Good luck to all.

Viva Las Vegas comes to Aghyaran on Saturday 28th November. More details later.

A.G.M. The A. G. M takes place on Sunday 29th November. Nominations forms can be collected from Aghyaran Centre or the Club Secretary. Nominations forms have to be returned by Friday 21st November.

www.aghyarangaa.webs.com

DANCE In

Garvagh Hall

Friday 6th November

Music by Country Legends

Bulletin Notices

Parish email address is kathleen@parishofaghyaran.com

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Accord - 8224 2439
Al-Anon Famly Groups - 9086 2368
Alcoholic's Anonymous - 9043 4848
AWARE - 7126 6602
Care for Cancer - 8224 6599
CRUISE - 8224 4414
Drugs Anonymous - 8224 6177
Gamblers Anonymous - 7135 1329
The Samaritans - 8224 4944
Women's Aid - 8224 5998
Parkinson's Disease - 8224 2889