St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 15th November 2009

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Jesus said to his disciples: 'Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away'. Every now and again someone spreads the rumour of the end of the world. So far it hasn't taken place! We have something far more important than the end of the world to make our preoccupation, namely the wonderful presence of Christ with us and in us and around us. As followers of Jesus we have a great responsibility to the world we live in to show him powerfully in the way we live as his people in spite of all the scandals and all the upheaval in the Church today. We do this by the joy of God's presence and love shining out through us. And we do it by the quality of life we develop in our homes and in our parish community, a quality that is characterised by kindness, gentleness, care, enthusiasm, peace, hope, forgiveness.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 15th November 2009

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

First Reading Daniel 12: 1-3
A prophecy about the final Judgement.

Second Reading Hebrews 10: 11-14.18
Christ has offered one single sacrifice for sins and taken his place at the right hand of God.

Gospel Mark 13: 24-32
The coming of Christ in glory.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

Keep us faithful in serving you.
What does this prayer mean to you?

Questions for Action for the week.

For your marriage: In what ways could you bring a real glow into the eyes and heart of your wife/husband this week?

For others: Do you know someone who has been bereaved within the past year? What could you do to reach out to that person this week?

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times

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 - Annie Connolly

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Monica Moss

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass - Charlie Lunney

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. Charles Keaney

Fr. Stephen Kearney

Fr. Lawrence Keaveny R.I.P.

Fr. Michael Keaveny

Fr. Seamus Kelly

Fr. Edward Kilpatrick

Dr. Francis Lagan

This Week's Calendar

Monday 16 - 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Tuesday 17 - 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday 18 - 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 19 - 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Friday 20 - 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Saturday 21 - 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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.

Baptism

We welcome into our Faith Community

Oisin Gerard Moss

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

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled:

£1229.60stg. - € 74

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.

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.

Some returns from the parish collection were handed in during the week. All remaining promoters are asked to have returns made by Sunday 22nd November.

The Bazaar Committee are asked to come to a meeting on
Wednesday 18th at 8.00pm to make the final arrangements

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.

Aghyaran St. Davog’s Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 6, 9, 23, 30 and 33. £100 consolation prize went to Mary McCrory.

Cards continue every Monday night, Monday's winner was James McLaughlin, Runner up was Ciaran Dolan.

Commiseration's to the Under 21s who were beaten by Brackaville in the Championship Final. Well done to the team and management on their efforts in the final.

We were unfortunate not to get any actsÊthough to the next round of the Scor. Well done and many thanksÊto all involved on Sunday.

Viva Las Vegas comes to Aghyaran on Saturday 28th November. Play to win or play to win. A very entertaining night is expected. Refreshments served at 9, learn to play at 9.30pm. Strictly over 18s. Tickets on sale from club members and local shops. See advertisements in local shops for further details.

Club merchandise will be distributed to those who have ordered items on Friday night, 20th,Êfrom 8pm - 9pm. Other items will be available on the night and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

There will be a youth presentation night in the centre this Saturday 14th. All youth and parents are invited .ÊFood will be served at 9.30pm.

The A.G.M takes place on Sunday 29th November.Nomination forms can be collected from Aghyaran Centre or the Club Secretary. Nomination forms have to be returned by Friday 21st November.

www.aghyarangaa.webs.com

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Wednesday 25th November Registration from 10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £15stg or €18 euro includes a four course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the day.To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office hours only

A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 17th November at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Volunteering with Foyle Hospice

We are always interested to welcome new members to our volunteer team.Ê There are a number of different areas where your help will be appreciated; we have opportunities in Fundraising, Day-Care Unit or In-Patient Unit.ÊIf you have some time to offer and have an interest in volunteering with us please contact:Sharon Williams Volunteer Co-OrdinatorÊTel No. (028) 71 359 888 Mobile 0759 035 4364Email sharon@foylehospice.com

Appeal! On behalf of Reggie Donnelly, Belfast, (Good Shepherd Foundation) Annual Christmas Appeal for Aid to Bosnia - we appeal for the following items: new toys, toiletries, non-perishable foods, selection boxes, sweets etc. Please leave any of these items in the Shepherds Inn, Killeter before Sunday 29th November. Thank you for your generosity.

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