St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 8th November 2009

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Jesus said to his disciples: "This poor widow has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury". Today we judge the importance of things by how much they cost. And we also judge the importance of people by how wealthy they are. Jesus gives us a different way of judging, namely by how generous a person is. Generosity is one of the best signs of how free people are within themselves because the greatest freedom is to love with our whole hearts. So many things block that freedom in us, particularly our need to protect our possessions and to increase them. In the person of the poor widow, Jesus gives us the example of complete freedom. This week we are invited to practise this freedom in our homes and in our community by giving time and attention to one another. We are also asked to give to those in need in our world. How free are you to be generous?

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 8th November 2009

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

First Reading 1 Kings 17; 10-16
In the middle of a famine, a poor widow shares the last of her food with the prophet Elijah and far from losing by so doing, she is enriched.

Second Reading Hebrews 9: 24-28
Through his death Christ has taken our sins upon himself and has opened for us the door to salvation.

Gospel Mark 12: 38-44
In the eyes of others the offering of the widow was the least, but in the eyes of Christ it was the greatest.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

Give us freedom of spirit and health in mind and body.
In what ways do you want this prayer answered?

Questions for Action for the week.

For your marriage: Make a list of things you want to thank your wife/husband for.
Share that list this week.

For others: Think of some group that is working for adult education in the faith.
How could you support and encourage them this week?

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:

Monday 10,00am - Anv. Mass Susan McGlinchey

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Catherine Baxter

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Margaret Baxter

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Willie Dolan & Bridget Logue

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass Patsy Devine

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. Joseph Gormley

Fr. Eamon Graham

Fr. Patrick Grant R.I.P.

Fr. Karl Hann

Fr. Eugene Hasson

Dr. Seamus Hegarty

Fr. John Irwin

This Week's Calendar

Monday 9 - The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Tuesday 10 - St. Leo the Great, pope and doctor of the Church

Wednesday 11 - 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 12 - 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

Friday 13 - 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

Saturday 14 - 32nd Week in Ordinary Time.

REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD

Next Sunday November 15th at 7.00 pm. we will gather in

St. Patrick's Church to have our Service of Remembering.

Mass for deceased teacher

The Mass for the deceased teachers of the diocese this year will be celebrated in St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry on Wednesday 11th November at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Mass for Deceased Young People

A Mass will celebrated for all the deceased young people of the diocese in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry on Sunday 15th November at 3.00pm. It will be an opportunity for the family and friends of young people who have died to come together in a spirit of prayer and consolation.

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 Û18 euro includes a four course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the day.To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office hours only

Baptism

We welcome into our Faith Community

Dearbhaile Mary McHugh

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

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled:

£1300stg. - € 77

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

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.

Clanabogan Drama Circle present 3 plays in St Eugene's Hall Clanabogan on Sunday 8th at 8pm. Three very different 1 act plays provide a great nights entertainment. Admission £5

Advent Retreat Ards Friary Retreat andConferenceCentre Creeslough,Co.Donegal.On28th-29th November. Fr. Owen O'Sullivan OFM Capuchin.What's Advent about? What's its dominant theme? What are we waiting for?Advent and Christmas. Help to make Advent Ð and Christmas Ð better. Commences: 9.30am Finish: After Lunch Cost:Û 85 ResidentialÊ:Û 60 NonResidential.Contact:Ards Friary 074 9138909 or info@ardsfriary.ie www.ardsfriary.ie Open to everyone.

Thanks! Pat O'Loughlin would like to thank everyone who sponsored him in his 30th Dublin Marathon. Pat has raised £4175 for MS Research Pat finished in 5 hours 16 minutes.

Omagh Cardiac Support Group would like to invite anyone with angina (chest pain) or other heart problems or family members to their monthly meeting (held every second Tuesday) The guest speaker for this months meetingÊ on Tuesday 10th Nov. at 7.30pm in Post Graduate Building Omagh County hospital.Êis Stephney Lecky from British Heart Foundation For further details contact Michael Brogan Secretary 028 82244152 or John Doherty 028 81679686

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.

Aghyaran St. Davog’s Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 2, 4, 11, 22 and 24. £100 consolation prize went to Eoin Moss.

Cards continue every Monday night. MondaysÊwinners were Don Brown and Hugh Boyle. Runner up was Sean Byrne.

The Under 21s Championship final against Brackaville ended in a draw, 1-10 each, the replay will take place this Sunday 8th November, in Dun Moyle at 12.30pm.

Well done to all our participants in the Scor. 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,this Sunday 8th November. Good Luck to all!

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

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. Meeting The November monthly meeting will take place on Monday at 9pm.

www.aghyarangaa.webs.com

Castlederg Charity Cancer Dance in the Blacktown Arms

Friday 20th November 2009

Music by Country Legends Dancing 10-1

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