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

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 9th August 2009

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to the crowd: ‘I am the bread of life. And the bread that I shall give is my flesh for the life of the world’. By far the most extraordinary gift that God has given to his people is the Eucharist. In it we are invited constantly to receive the Body and Blood of Christ as our nourishment for the journey of life. In it we celebrate the salvation of the world and renew that salvation every time we celebrate it. This week is a time to reflect on our appreciation of this wonderful gift and renew our enthusiasm for it. Because it is so accessible we can get used to it and take it for granted and we can lose the joy of our celebration. In the Eucharist God speaks most clearly of the extent of his love and how special each of us is to him. To live as a people of the Eucharist we need also speak clearly of our love for one another in our homes and in our parish community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

First Reading Kings 19:4-8
Fed by an angel, a broken and dispirited Elijah is able to walk all the way to the mountain of God.

Second Reading Ephesians 3:30-5:2
The Ephesians are urged to walk in the way of love and live up to their calling.

Gospel John 6:41-51
Jesus is the new manna from heaven. Those who eat this food will live for ever.

Monday 10 - St.Lawrence Deacon and Martyr.
Tuesday 11 - St. Clare, virgin
Wednesday 12 - 19th Week in Ordinary Time
Thursday 13 - 19th Week in Ordinary Time
Friday 14 - 19th Week in Ordinary Time

The virgin mother of God was taken up into heaven to be the beginning and the pattern of the church in its perfection, and a sign of hope and comfort for God’s people on their pilgrim way.

We pray for and congratulate Denise McCay and Daniel Brettenny, Aisleen McHugh and Gerard Snow who were married in St. Patrick’s Church recently.

We wish them many happy days and Gods’ blessing on their marriage as they all begin a new life as Mr. & Mrs.

O Christ Jesus,when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness,give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in Your protecting love and strengthening power,so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for, living close to You, we shall see Your hand,Your purpose, Your will through all things. Amen

Edith was born at Breslaw (now Wroclaw, Poland), the youngest of seven children of a Jewish family. A brilliant student, she gained her doctorate in philosophy at twenty-five. She became a Catholic in 1922 and a Carmelite nun. Both Jewish and Catholic, she fled to Holland when the Nazis came to power but she was captured and sent to Auschwitz where she died in a gas chamber on 9 August 1942

August 15 is the day that Catholics have long celebrated what is called the Dormition (falling asleep) or Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Feast of the Assumption celebrates both the happy departure of Mary from this life by her natural death, and her assumption bodily into heaven.

THE RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION will be taken up at the Vigil Mass on Friday and on Saturday morning the Feast of the Assumption. The white envelope in your box dated 15th August should be used for this collection.

The Holy Family Padre Pio prayer group will hold their monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry on Monday night 10th August, starting with 7.30pm Mass. There will be two First Class relics of St Pio at the meeting. Everyone is welcome.

Will take place from Thursday August 13th-Sunday 16th.Ê It is for all those aged 16-35 and the weekend will be a lively 4 day festival with workshops, a concert, inspiring talks, great music and prayer and reflection.Ê It will be an opportunity to meet other young Catholics from all over Ireland.ÊThe weekend is a donation only event and there will be free buses available with pick ups in Derry, Strabane, Omagh and Castledawson Roundabout.Ê Under 18's need parental consent.ÊSleeping bag required. ÊFor more details or to book contact the Catechetical Centre on 71264087 or check outÊwww.youth2000.ie

Sponsored Walk around the perimeter of the Lough on Sunday 16th August commencing at 12 noon. Starting point is the Visitor Centre. Entry fee is Û 20 for adults /Û 10 for children. (includes refreshments, t-shirt and registration pack). Call 00353 719861518 or www.loughderg.org/friends for your entry form and information pack

Lotto numbers drawn were 8, 9, 11 14 and 32. Mary McCrory picked up the £100 consolation prize.

The seniors and reserves both faced disappointing defeats away to Clonoe on Friday evening 31st. Both teams are away to Errigal Ciaran this Sunday 9th August.

The under 16 boys drew with Trillick on a scoreline of 3-7 to 2-10. They play Drumragh at homeÊon Wednesday 12th at 7.15pm.

The senior ladies were beaten on their travels to Galbally, 3-10 to 2-1 ¬2. They beat Kildress at home on Thursday evening, 2-10 to 0-13.

The club is hosting the Club Tyrone Summer camp this coming week, Monday 10th to Thursday 13th. Anyone available on these days please come along and give a helping hand. There will be Tyrone players in attendance on Thursday to sign jerseys and get pictures taken.

Well done to Martin and the Tyrone team in their victory over Kildare in the quarter final of the Championship. Meeting The club's monthly meeting for August takes place on Monday 10th August at 9pm.

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more details telephone The Pastoral Centre, Maghera 02879642983 or Derry 02871347220 for assessment for the Autumn course in September 2009.

Lord Jesus Christ, you came among us
Through Mary's 'yes' to God. Help me this day
To say 'yes' to the Father's call to me,
so that in my words and actions,
in times of work and leisure,
you can be present in me
through the power of the Eucharist to heal,
to comfort and to sustain.

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