St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 13th December 2009

Third Sunday of Advent.

The people asked John: ‘What must we do?’ This question was in the context of John’s proclaiming the Good News of the coming of Christ. As we prepare for Christmas this year what a good question that is for all of us. ‘What must we do?’ If you are a parent, give time to your children rather than just giving them all the costly presents that you are planning. If you are married, give your wife/husband the gift of your attention and affection rather than spending all that time apart at Christmas parties. If you are young, give some of your time and energy to those in need rather than just looking for what you can get. If you are at odds with someone, make it up. If you are in bad form, change for the sake of those close to you. And for all of us, what we must do is put Christ at the heart of Christmas and have a wonderful time.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 13th December, 2009

Third Sunday of Advent
(Gaudete Sunday)

First Reading Zephaniah 3: 14-18
Jerusalem is urged to rejoice because God stands in her midst.
We too can take heart from this message of hope.

Second Reading Philippians 4: 4-7
Paul urges us to rejoice in the Lord and to let go of anxiety by
living in a spirit of prayer and thanksgiving.

Gospel Luke 3: 10-18
John the Baptist tells the people what they must do to prepare
for the Lord’s coming and to escape his searching judgement.

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 & Tuesday 10.00am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday - 10.00 am - Anv Mass Charlie Baxter

Tuesday - 10.00 am - Anv Mass John & Brigid Moss

Thursday - 10.00am - Anv. Mass John James Byrne

Saturday - 6.30 pm - Anv Mass Bridget McDaid

Each day in the Derry Diocese we are asked to pray

for our priests named on that particular day.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Frs. Con & George McLaughlin

Frs.Patrick & Peter McLaughlin

Fr S.McLaughlin/Mons.I.McQuillan

Fr.PeterMadden/Fr.Anthony Mailey

Fr.EamonMartin/Fr. Gerard Mongan

Fr.Colm Morris/Fr.J.Morris R.I.P.

Fr. Aidan Mullan/Fr. Kevin Mullan

This Week's Calendar

Monday 14 - Advent Weekday

Tuesday 15 - Advent Weekday

Wednesday 16 - Advent Weekday

Thursday 17 - Advent Weekday

Friday 18 - Advent Weekday

Saturday 19 - Advent Weekday

Baptisms

We welcome into our Faith Community

Moya Jane Nash

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

Penitential Service

On Monday 21st December there will be a Penitential Service at 7.00pm here in the church for adults and children wishing to get to Confessions for Christmas.

There will be a visiting priest with us to give you a choice of Confessor.

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled: £1097stg. - € 92

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.

Last weeks numbers drawn were 8, 12,17,30,33.Sadie Mc Sorley wins £100.

Cards continue every Monday night as usual. Joint winners on Monday night were Art Gallagher and Noel Mooney.

The clubs AGM was held on Sunday 29th November in the centre. A good crowd was in attendance to discuss issues from the 2009 season and look forward to 2010.

The committee for 2010 will be as follows:

Chairman:PatrickMcSorley,Vice-

Chairman:JamesMcMenamin,

Secretary-Gerard Byrne,

Assistant Secretary: AnnMarie Meehan,

Treasurer:AllyMcSorley,Assistant

Treasurer: Sinead McMenamin,

Social Centre Secretary: Mark Connolly,

Social Centre Treasurer:David Mc Hugh,

Youth Officer: Eamon Connolly,

PRO:Sean Harvey,

Cultural Officer: Caroline Mc Hugh,Co.

Comm Rep:LiamLynch,PlayersRep: Owen Devine,

Developement Officer: Ciaran Maguire,

IntegrationOfficer:EdelByrne,Referee Developement Officer:-Sean Byrne:

The first meeting of the new Committee took place on Tuesday night in the centre. A new text system is being set up to distribute club information. Anyone who would like to avail of this can forward their name and mobile number to Gerard Byrne

Anyone in the club who would be interested in coaching courses contact the club Secretary.

Congratulations to Chloe Coyle on her achievement in Irelands Got Talent, and wish her good luck in the next round.

The Christmas party night has been arranged for Saturday 19th December.

Votes of Sympathy has been extended to the following families, McBride (NTS) Mc Girr (Omagh) Taggart (Carryduff) Hurley (Fintona) McGlinchey (Laught)

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!

Padre Pio Prayer Group

The Holy Family Padre Pio prayer group will hold their last monthly meeting of the year in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry on TUESDAY 15th December starting with 7.30pm Mass. There will be two First class relics of St Pio at the meeting. Everyone is welcome.

Concert

Aslan in Concert at The Plaza Buncrana, Thursday December 17th. Doors open 9pm, Aslan on Stage 10.30pm-12am. Tickets Euro 17.50 Payable at Door. Contact 0863026936

Meenreagh Social Centre

Christmas Dance

on Saturday 19th December

Music by Glenside Country

10.30 - 1.00 Everyone Welcome Refreshments Served.

Also

Children's Christmas Disco

on Sunday 20th December from 5 - 7 pm

Santa in attendance

St Caireall's P.S.

Children born between 2 July 2005 and 1 July 2006 (inclusive) must commence Primary Education in September 2010. Application for Enrolment forms are now available from the school office. All application forms must be returned to the school no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 20th January 2010.

Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry Three Advent evening retreats in preparation for Christmas on Monday14th, Tuesday15th, Wednesday16th. December from 7.30p.m.-10.00p.m. An opportunity to spend some time in quiet adoration, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebrate Mass. All are welcome to attend.

St Caireall's pupils will put on their Christmas Show in the school on Thursday 17th December ‘09 at 10.30am.Christmas draw and refreshments after the show. Everyone welcome!

St. Davog’s P.S. Scraghey present their

Christmas Show

on Wednesday 16th December at 7p.m.

Refreshments served.

Raffle after the show. Everyone welcome!

St. Eugene’s High School(Castlederg)

are hosting a

CAROL SERVICE

on Thursday 17th December

at 8.15pm.

Everyone welcome! Admission FREE

Global Gift

Thanks to those who came along after the masses last weekend and purchased from the Global Gift Brochure.There is still time to buy and brochures are still available, so if you are interested telephone Bernie on 028 816 70122

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