St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 6th December 2009

Second Sunday of Advent.

"(John) went through the whole Jordan district proclaiming a baptism for the forgiveness of sins." Every day we are made aware of how much evil there is in our world, with stories of cruelty and vandalism at home and abroad. And yet in spite of this awareness there is a huge decline in our sense of sin. In some ways this is a good development because in former times so much was thought of as sin. However, as we approach Christmas and beyond, it is important that we hear the call for repentance and leave anything that is harmful in the past behind us by placing it firmly in the hands of Christ, especially through celebrating the great Sacrament of Confession. This makes it possible for us to make a fresh start again and again in our relationships with God and with one another in our homes and in our parish community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 6th December, 2009

Second Sunday of Advent

First Reading Baruch 5: 1-9
God will guide Israel in joy by the light of his glory.

Second Reading Philippians 1: 3-6
We are to be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

Gospel Luke 3: 1-6
John the Baptist preaches repentance to prepare for the coming of Christ.

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 6.30pm

Sunday morning 9.00am & 11.00am

Confession Times

Saturday Evening 6.00pm

Masses during the coming week

Monday 10.00am & 6.30pm

Tuesday 10.00 am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday - 10.00 am - Anv Mass - Jimmy Joe Gallen

Friday - 10.00 am - Anv Mass - Eddie Connolly

Saturday - 6.30 pm - Anv Mass - John McHugh

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.JamesMcGlinchey.R.I.P.

Fr. Brian McGoldrick

Fr. Neil McGoldrick

Fr. Patrick McGoldrick

Fr.J.McGonagle/Fr. J.McCrory

Fr.Edward McGuiness.

Fr. Kevin McKenna

This Week's Calendar

Monday 7 - Advent Weekday

Tuesday 8 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Wednesday 9 - Advent Weekday

Thursday 10 - Advent Weekday

Friday 11 - Advent Weekday

Saturday 12 - Advent Weekday

Baptisms

We welcome into our Faith Community

Moya Jane Nash

who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled: £1130stg. - € 41

Church Readers for the month of December

Vigil Mass 6.30 pm Sat. Mickey Connolly

Sunday 9.00 am Liam McGlinchey

Sunday 11.00 am Sadie McSorley

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

Altar Society for December 2009

Rosemary McSorley & Anna Logue

Church Door & Car Park Attendants for December

Sat. Night John Browne, John McNabb & Willie J. Dolan

Sunday 9.00 am John Pat Connolly & Ian McSorley

Sunday 11.00 am James Patrick Collins, Dermot Dolan & P.J. McAleer

BINGO

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

Everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of parish funds.

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

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage (Led by Bishop Hegarty) takes place from 16th - 21st July 2010. The fare £629 includes flights, full board hotel, airport taxes, insurance, coach transfers. Fares may be paid by any number of instalments. Booking forms available here in the parish or from the Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Tel. 028 71260293. Opening hours Tuesday 11am-1pm, Thursday 11am-2pm, Saturday 11am-1pm. for further information.

Why not give someone an opportunity of going on the Lourdes Pilgrimage 16th - 21st July 2010 as your Christmas Gift. Gift vouchers (£25-£100) are now available from the Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Tel. 028 71260293. Opening hours Tuesday 11am-1pm, Thursday 11am-2pm, Saturday 11am-1pm. for further information.

Killeter Heritage Centre

The Annual Christmas Lunch will be served on Wednesday 16th December at 1.00pm in the Heritage Centre This event is for everyone and is great value at £7.50 for a four course meal, visit from Santa and music. Booking and payment is essential on or before Monday 14th December.To book phone St. Caireall’s Meals Kitchen 81679817, Killeter Heritage Office between 12noon-1.30pm each weekday or call with Gordon Speer

Don’t forget the launch of the Aghyaran Choir CD

on Sunday 30th at 3pm.

CD’s will be on sale at £7 or 10 Euro.

Border Arts 2000

Annual Community Carol Service

this Sunday 6th December at 7.00pm

in St. Bestius Church, Killeter.

Everyone welcome.

Tuesday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

and is a holiday of obligation. All are bound to hear Mass on that day.

Mass times for the holiday are:

Monday 6.30pm

Tuesday 10.00am

Christmas Lights

Switching on of the Christmas Lights in Killeter takes place on

Saturday 12th December '09 at 7.30pm - Everyone Welcome.

Lotto numbers drawn were 6, 10, 15, 23 and 26. £100 consolation prize went to Gary Falls.

Cards continue every Monday night, Mondays winnersÊwere Seamus Corry and Tommy Mongan.

Thanks are extended to all who helped in any way to ensure the Viva Las Vegas night was a huge success. All tickets and monies for Viva Las Vegas night should be returned to a member of the committee as soon as possible.

The monthly meeting for December will take place on Tuesday 8th at 9pm. All club members welcome to attend. www.aghyarangaa.webs.com

Intercessors of the Lamb Retreat

Ards Friary, Creeslough, Co.Donegal on 12th December 2009. Commences at 9.30am and will finish at 7pm. Cost:E40/£36 including lunch, supper and refreshments. All are welcome. For booking please contact, Ards Friary Retreat and Conference Centre

Tel: 074 9138909 or 74 9138909

Email: info@ardsfriary.ieWeb:www.ardsfriary.ie

Community Safety Morning

There will be a Community Safety Morning in Derg Valley Care, on Wednesday 9th December 2009 between 10.00 am to 12.00 NoonÊÊMany groupsÊ will be there giving advice and support Everyone welcome! Tea will be served.

Second Week of Advent

O Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, come and save your people. Joy of every heart, Strength of those who are poor, come quickly to help us. Prince of Peace, teach the lion and the little lamb, teach the cat and the mouse, teach the hawk and the tiny bird, teach everyone who doesn't get along to live in peace.

Calling All

Golden Girls and Silver Foxes

Christmas Hooley in

St. Davog’s G.A.A. Centre

Sunday 13th December Ô09 at 5pm.

Lively Music and dancing

Supper served. Please support!

Liturgy Course

A 12-Week Course ÔFoundations in Liturgy’ commences on Tuesday 19th January 2010. The venue will be the Meeting Room, St. Theresa’s Parish, Sion Mills From 7.30 - 9.30pm each Tuesday. Details and application forms can be had from The Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry Tel. 028 71351233

E-mail thornhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

The Parish Bazaar.

A special word of thanks to all who did such great work last Sunday night to make the Parish Bazaar such a huge success. I would like to sincerely thank you the people of the parish who contributed so generously as Sponsors, to the parish collection and those collectors who collected for the bazaar throughout the parish, those who attended on the night in such large numbers. Without your support and backing then the Bazaar would never be the great parish event that it has become. Thanks also to the GAA Centre for the use of the hall and those who helped prepare the hall for the night. There are still some donations promised so when we get the final total it will be published in the newsletter.

TROCAIRE Global Gift.

Show how much you care this Christmas. Take a Trocaire Gift Brochure from the back of the church and come along to the sacristy after Mass where someone will be available to assist you with your purchase of a Global Gift. In giving a Trocaire Global Gift you will know that it will bring joy to the person who receives it but it will in many cases give life to a needy person in the Third World.

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