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

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday, 13th June 2010

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Pharisee said to himself: “If this man were a prophet he would know who this woman is that is touching him and what a bad name she has”. Once more we have a beautiful example of how Jesus treats women with gentleness and care. This time, however, we also see how he treats someone who is considered a sinner. All he has for her is compassion and understanding and forgiveness. This was a source of scandal for the people around him. How do we treat one another when someone fails? Very often it is with criticism or anger or condemnation. That is not the way of Jesus. We are called to practice the same qualities of love with one another as Jesus has for the woman in this story. We practice gentleness and understanding in the close relationships of marriage and family life. This can be difficult at times. And we need the same qualities within our faith community if we are to be true followers of Christ.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 13th June 2010

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

First Reading:
2 Samuel 12: 7-10. 13
King David receives the forgiveness of the Lord.

Second Reading:
Galatians 2: 16. 19-21
I live now, not with my own life, but with the life of Christ who lives in me.

Gospel: Luke 7: 36 - 8: 3
The repentant woman receives the forgiveness of Jesus.

Priest: I invite the parents and sponsors of these young people to stand. Our young people depend on your support. The law of the land provides guidelines in these matters. This, however, is not enough without your example and encouragement to help them grow to maturity.

Young Person: Do you promise to support us in this commitment, in every way you can, especially by consuming alcohol in moderation and refusing drugs for any purpose, other than medicinal?

Young Person: As the community of the Parish of Aghyaran, will you support our parents and those who help us to keep this promise?

Parish Community: We will. Today we pray for you. We promise that we will support you by our prayer and good example and that we will use God’s gifts in moderation in all circumstances.

St Caireall's Primary School would like to invite all interested parents to a meeting in the school on Thursday 17th June '10 at 3.15pm regarding the planning of a 'Parent and Toddler' group for next year. A member of the Surestart programme will host this meeting to provide further information on the possibility of getting it up and running.

- regarding the future of St Eugene’s - Wednesday 16th June 2010 at 8.00pm in the school assembly hall. Everyone is invited youth/parent/grandparents/interested business people/community groups.

The Diocesan Purposes Collection taken up on 2nd May totalled £551.30stg - € 38 and has been forwarded to Bishop Hegarty.

A special word of thanks to all who gave so generously to the Lourdes collection last weekend which realised £386 and € 21.

will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. As you will see there are two envelopes in your box dated 20th June. One is the green weekly envelope and the pink envelope is the one to be used to make your contribution to the Peter’s Pence Collection.

A coach to Rally for Life - book your seat now on the coach to the massive pro-life rally in Belfast city centre on Saturday 3rd July. Departing from Omagh with various pick up points. For further details, please contact Rosie on 07810387825 (after 6pm) or the Rally for Life Committee on 028 90278484

The U21s drew at home to Owen Roes in the league. Next game is away to Castlederg.

The U14’s reached the County final on Sunday when they defeated Coalisland in the championship on their home ground. They came from behind five times in the second half to win by 8-7 to 5-10. They meet Moy in the final. The minors were beaten by Pomeroy after extra time in a league play-off game at the weekend.

Forthcoming Events Today Sunday 13th the Fr Willie Sproule commemoration begins at 4.30pm with an Over 40’s game between Aghyaran v Sean Mac Cumhaills with half time entertainment. Mass will be celebrated at 6.30pm followed by mu ƒsic afterwards in the centre where the Fr Willie Cup will be presented to the winning team. No admission- donations to charity. Friday 25th the 5k road race walk/run leaving the centre at 7.30pm. If interested contact Mark (07590765103).

The annual festival 10th to 18th July one of the highlights is the singing sensation Mike Denver on Wednesday 14th a night not to be missed.

Votes of sympathy were extended to the following families on their recent bereavements, Mc Menamin (C/derg). Mc Glinchey (C/derg) Keenan (C/derg), Donaghey (C/derg), Nugent (Dregish), Mc Elduff (Carrickmore), Fr Canon O Donnell (Wales), Harvey (Corgary)

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