The Parish of Aghyaran (Termonamongan), Derry Diocese, IRELAND.

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Easter Sunday

Sunday, 4th April 2010

“They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” Mary of Magdala said, “and we don’t know where they have put him.” On the first Easter morning there was a sense of excitement among the disciples but it was mixed with anxiety and fear. They didn’t know what was happening but they knew that something was. As we celebrate our Easter we can know exactly what has happened. However we can be so familiar with this wonderful truth that we may have little if any excitement about it. It was not the soldiers who took the body of Jesus from the tomb but rather the power of God. And where God has put Jesus is into our hearts, our minds, our company with one another, above us, below us, all around us. The deepest reality of our lives has been changed forever by what happened today and Jesus is risen and living among us in our homes and in our faith community. We need to attend to him there.

Easter Sunday, 4th April 2010

The Resurrection of the Lord

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 10: 34, 37-43
We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection.

Second Reading: Colossians 3: 1-4
You must look for things that are in heaven, where Christ is.

Gospel: John 20: 1-9
Till this moment they had failed to understand the teaching of scripture,
that he must rise from the dead.

Mass Times from Sunday 21st March for the parishes of Aghyaran and Castlederg

THE CELEBRATION OF EASTER IS A FIFTY-DAY CELEBRATION AND LASTS FROM EASTER SUNDAY UNTIL PENTECOST. IT IS KNOWN AS 'THE GREAT SUNDAY'. ALLELUIA!

Fr. Fr. Lawrence Keavney R.I.P.
Fr. Michael Keavney
Fr. Seamus Kelly
Fr. Edward Kilpatrick
Dr. Francis Lagan
Fr. Charles Logue
Fr. Paul McCafferty

"The angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake...And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen." St. Matt. 28: 2-6.

Parish Bingo continues on Friday night in the Parish Hall commencing at 9.00pm. Everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of parish funds.

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

Club Draw: Winners of the club members draw for March were 1st-Ê £250 D.D Connolly (454) 2nd- £100 Kathleen Mc Goldrick (269) 3rd £100 Gerard Dolan (448) 4th £100 Martin Collins (458) 5th £50 Patsy Mc Garvey (412) 6th £50 Ann marie Harkin (282) 7th £50 Liam Lynch (71)

Mr & Mrs: Last weeks winners were Billy & Marian Mc Grath. 1st semi-final is tonight (Sat) contestants are Denis & Ann Marie Dolan Charles & Colette Mc Hugh, Billy & Marian Mc Grath, Dinny & Kathleen Carlin. Music by the CrystalsÊcomeÊalong this should be a good nights fun.

Found: A sum of money has been found outside the centreÊcontact: Ally at 07510297529.

The monthly devotions in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 6th April starting with confessions at 7.30 p.m. followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The 14th Annual Pioneer Ball takes place in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan on Saturday 8th May 2010. Mass will be celebrated in St. BrigidÕs Church, Kilgarry at 7.30pm. Dinner 8.30pm sharp. Tickets cost Û30. For further details contact SuZann Scott - 087 2392993 or Gary OÕCallaghan - 087 2310458. For ticket bookings contact Patsy OÕCallaghan, Carnin, - 049 8544191 email national.ball@ptaa.ie

O my God, I firmly believe all the truths that the Holy Catholic Church believes and teaches; I believe these truths, O Lord, because Thou, the infallible Truth, hast revealed them to her; in this faith I am resolved to live and die. Amen. Act of Hope O my God, relying on Thy promises, I hope that, through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ, Thou wilt grant me pardon of my sins, and the graces necessary to serve Thee in this life and to obtain eternal happiness in the next. Amen Act of Love O my God, I love Thee with my whole heart and above all things, because Thou art infinitely good and perfect; and I love my neighbour as myself for love of Thee. Grant that I may love Thee more and more in this life, and in the next for all eternity. Amen

Gift Aid - Anyone intending to sign up to Gift Aid should pick up one of the white envelopes on the table at the back of the church. When completed we ask you to please return to the parochial house before Thursday 8th April (if possible) This is to facilitate in the completion of the 2009 tax period and the commencement of 5th April 2010 records.

God of our fathers,
renew us in the faith which is our life and salvation,
the hope which promises forgiveness and interior renewal,
the charity which purifies and opens our hearts
to love you, and in you, each of our brothers and sisters.
Lord Jesus Christ,
may the Church in Ireland renew her age-old commitment
to the education of our young people in the way of truth and goodness,
holiness and generous service to society.
Holy Spirit, comforter, advocate and guide,
inspire a new springtime of holiness and apostolic zeal
for the Church in Ireland.
May our sorrow and our tears,
our sincere effort to redress past wrongs,
and our firm purpose of amendment
bear an abundant harvest of grace
for the deepening of the faith
in our families, parishes, schools and communities,
for the spiritual progress of Irish society,
and the growth of charity, justice, joy and peace
within the whole human family.
To you, Triune God,
confident in the loving protection of Mary,
Queen of Ireland, our Mother,
and of Saint Patrick, Saint Brigid and all the saints,
do we entrust ourselves, our children,
and the needs of the Church in Ireland.
Amen.

A leaflet, ‘Why Marriage Matters’, has been published by the Irish Bishops’ Conference, in support of marriage and family life. The leaflet summarises key elements of Catholic teaching on marriage and reiterates the importance of the family as the natural primary and fundamental unit of society. It is available on the Irish Bishops’ Conference website www.catholicbishops.ie. Parishes can also order copies from Veritas, through the Diocesan Office.

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