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

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 9th May 2010

6th Sunday of Easter

Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I leave you”. We are very conscious today of all the trouble there is in our world and yet peace is a longing in every heart. As Christians we have a great responsibility to work for peace in every way we can and in every situation where there is war or conflict. However, the peace that is Christ’s gift to us is much more than an absence of war or conflict. His peace, for which we also have a great responsibility, is about spreading joy and happiness in our homes and community. It is about practicing forgiveness so that the past is always left behind us. It is about creating an atmosphere in our homes and community in which each individual can feel at ease and be glad to be there. It is about letting Christ’s presence change us to the extent that, even in the midst of suffering and division, we can be a people who look to the radiant glory of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 9th May 2010

Sixth Sunday of Easter

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 15: 1-2.22-29
A big issue for the early Church was how much of the Law and traditions of Moses
should be imposed on Gentile converts. This reading tells us how the problem was solved.

Second Reading: Apocalypse 21: 10-14, 22-23
We are given a majestic picture of the new Jerusalem, the heavenly Church of the future,
when God’s Kingdom will come in all its glory.

Gospel: John 14: 23-29
We hear yet another portion of Jesus’ farewell discourse at the Last Supper.
It is dominated by the thought of his imminent departure.

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

"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.

The Legion of Mary group in the parish will recite the Rosary every Wednesday evening during the month of May here in St. Patrick’s Church at 8.00pm

Sunday 16th May Bishop Hegarty will be here to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the Primary 7 children from the parish during 10.00 am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church. All children and sponsors are requested to be in their allotted places no later than 9.45 am.

In order to have the church looking its best for the Bishop’s visit it is planned to have a cleaning blitz on Thursday morning at 11.00am .All help would be greatly appreciated. from the men and women of the parish. Thanking you in advance.

The seniors and reserves were beaten in both games at home on Sunday to Killyclogher, The seniors by 0-9 to 0-7 and the reserves by 0-14 to 0-9.

Our minors also suffered defeat to Glenelly during the week in the minor league.

(Youth Day) on today Sunday begining with a parade at 2.30pm for the different town lands in the parish this will be followed by youth football for boys and girls everyone welcome All the youth in the parish are invited to Michael Dolan Memorial park on Sunday.

There will be a night of celebration on tonight Sunday 9th May in the centre for Amy Mae Dolan on her fantastic achievement in becoming world Irish Dance Champion. She win the title in Glasgow last month. Proceedings will begin at 7pm.

Our minor girls defeated Urney by 3-8 to 1-11. U12s also beat the same opposition the score 1-12 to 2-6. The U14s travelled to Clonoe on Tuesday evening and came away with a good victory 6-7 to 3-7 The senior girls open their league campaign on tonight (Saturday) at 7.30pm at home to Donaghmore.

Amy-May Dolan from Aghyaran recently won the world title in the under 12 Irish dancing championship and the parish of Aghyaran want to mark the success with an event this Sunday at the Aghyaran Centre starting at 7.00pm. It will take the form of a concert followed by a buffet with local band ‘The Logues’ getting proceedings off to a lively start. Then Matt McGranaghan and Gordon Speer will do a set on the fiddle and piano followed by Charlie O’Donnell and Claire playing some lively Irish music plus other artists. The McConomy School of Dancing will put on a display before the world champion herself graces the stage. One of the organisers said ‘It’s a wonderful achievement to become a world champion, especially in such a competitive activity as Irish dancing.

Everyone in the locality should be very proud of Amy-May and we hope people will come and show their appreciation for this momentous achievement.’ There is no charge for the celebration event and the centre are very kindly providing a buffet for everyone.

Warm Homes Scheme, which is government-funded and provides free insulation and heating measures to people on low income benefits, who are considered to be at risk of Fuel Poverty. Individuals or families looking further information should contact Laura Campbell (Referral Officer) with N.I. Energy Agency, Bryson Charitable Group, 1-11 May Street, Belfast. Tel 028 9026 5991 fax 028 9024 6133 or email lcampbell@nienergyagency.org

Saturday May 8th 9pm sharp. North West’s Got Talent Final finalists: junior-Dervla Martin Jason Dolan, Pauric Dolan, Kevin Penrose, Tara Mc Hugh, Janet Devlin.senior-SeanPenrose,AnnMcNamee, GavinMcHugh, BillyMcGrath,Mary Denning, Helen Kelly, Leesa Browne

Special Guest on the night All Ireland talent winner Chloe Coyle admission free

Sunday May 9th - GAA community fun day 2.30pm Children of the parish revive the townland names in parade at grounds. Map of parish will be drawn on GAA pitch with townlands marked. All present can participate in rounders with teams bearing townland names drawn at random plus other activities.

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.

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