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

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 16th May 2010

Ascension of the Lord

‘Now as he (Jesus) blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy.’ The feast of the Ascension of the Lord is above all else a feast of hope. Hope has been described as, not just some vague kind of feeling, but rather having someone or something worth living for and dying for. In Christ we have such a person. He lives in us in our marriage and family relationships and it is worth putting every effort into making those the best possible for his sake. He lives among us in our community and again we need to do everything in our power to make our parish the best we possibly can to his glory and for the good of all. And Christ lives for us in heaven at the right hand of the Father, assuring us of our ultimate destiny among the saints. We can aim to be there!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 16th May 2010

Ascension of the Lord ~ World Communications Day

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-11
It is what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you,
not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.

Second Reading:
Ephesians 1: 17-23
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and
perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him.

Gospel: Luke 24: 46-53
Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations: baptise them in the name of the

This Sunday morning we welcome Bishop Hegarty as he visits our parish to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the Year 7 children. It is hoped that you will come along to this special cermony. After the Confirmation there will be time for the children and their families to meet Bishop Hegarty in the parish hall for refreshments.

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

Foyle Hospice’s first ever Strabane Midnight Walk will take place on Friday 25th June 2010. This is a ladies only 3.5 mile sponsored walk start/finishing at Heaton’s Car Park,Railway Road, Strabane and will commence at midnight! For further information and entry forms please contact Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre (028)71359888, Strabane Shop (028) 71886241, visit www.foylehospice.com

A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 18th May at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Termonbacca 16th annual Funday will be held Sunday on 6th June. We would be grateful for any items you may wish Items of clothes, toys, bric a brac, books etc, for our Stalls would be appreciated..Bring them to the Retreat Centre. If you are able to help in any way please contact us during office hours. Tel: 71262512

The Pilgrimage welcomes general pilgrims but also provides particular support to those who might need care/assistance while in Lourdes. For further details contact the Pilgrimage Office Tel. 028 71260293

The Lourdes Hospitalite collection is scheduled to take place on the weekend of 29th/30th May.The fund is very dependent on the monies raised from this one collection to support people who are sick and in need of medical care. The strength of the collection determines the number of sick and the number of medical helpers that are able to travel. Thanks for your generosity in the past and rely on your support again this year.

The seniors and reserves are away to Donaghmore today Sunday, (Res) 2.15 (Sen) 3.45pm

The Minors lost to Urney at home on Wednesday evening. We wish our minor player Paddy Deveney a speedy recovery from his recent injury. U8’s The U8s took part in a blitz in Dregish on Saturday morning.

Congratulations to our club referee Eamon Mc Hugh on his appointment to take charge of the Derry v Armagh minor championship game in Celtic Park on Sunday.

A commemoration evening for the late Fr Willie Sproule on the 13th June is being organised, anyone wishing to take part or contribute in any way can contact Gerard Byrne (07730342520) or Kieran Mc Guire (07870437910)

Ladies Senior girls will play Kildress away today Saturday evening throw in is 7.30pm.

The U14 girls are at home to Coalisland on Tuesday 17th May at 7.30pm. Well done to Ann Marie, Caroline, Kellie, and all our U12 & U14 girls on the sponsored stay awake at the weekend.
Sympathy

At the clubs monthly meeting votes of sympathy were extended to the following families on their recent bereavements: Mc Cay (Ballymongan) Coyle (Polyarnon) Mc Elchar (Trusk Ballybofey) Taylor (Sligo) Gallen/Rush (England) and Taggart (Clonoe)

Entertainment next Saturday 22nd May Belfast Marathon presentation night. Proceeds to chapel renovation fund.All donations welcome.Saturday 29th May Comedy night with Patsy O’Hagan the Bard of Armagh. Come out and see the funny side of life Music by: Charlie and Claire Then on Friday 25th June the club have organised a 5k Walk/ Run

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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