St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 16th August 2009

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to the crowd: ‘Anyone who eats this bread will live forever’. To live forever is one of the longings in every human heart. And yet death is part of every human life. Jesus reveals though that death is not the end but only the beginning of new life and he has led the way for us through his resurrection. And he gives us his own body and blood to lead us into eternal life. Through the Eucharist we are already united with life that will last forever, a life that we are called on to live now through our love for God and for one another. Eucharistic people are meant to be people who live life to the full, people who radiate hope, people who are known for their joy and gladness in being alive, people who forgive easily and often, people who bring peace and happiness into the lives of all whom they meet.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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:

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Mary Jane McMenamin

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass Maureen & Charlie McHugh

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. Anthony Mailey

Fr. Eamon Martin

Fr. Gerard Mongan

Fr. Colm Morris

Fr. Joseph Morris

Fr. Aidan Mullan

Fr. Kevin Mullan

This Week's Calendar

Monday 17 - 20th Week in Ordinary Time.
Tuesday 18 - 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Wednesday 19 - 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Thursday 20 - St. Bernard, abbot and doctor of the Church
Friday 21 - St. Pius X, pope
Saturday 22 - The Queenship of Mary

Weekly Church Collection

Last week's collection totalled: £1528.20stg. - € 66

Aghyaran St. Davog's Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 5, 8, 20, 27 and 31.
Aoibhinn McHugh picked up the £100 consolation prize.

Both the seniors and reserves were beaten on their travels to Errigal Ciaran on Sunday.

Good luck to the minor boys who play Glenelly in the league Final, date and venue to be confirmed.

The Under 16 boys beat Tattyreagh, 5-13 to 4-3. They are away to Owen Roe's on Wednesday 19th at 7.15pm.

The under 12 boys play away to Drumragh tonight Thursday 13th at 7pm. The next Go Games blitz for the under 12s is this Saturday 15th in Drumragh. They play Castlederg away on Monday 17th at 7pm.

The senior ladies beat Kildress at home last Thursday evening, 2-10 to 0-13. The under 16 girls play away to Fr. Rocks on Friday evening 14th at 7.30pm.

Anyone looking tickets for the All Ireland semi final against Cork should put their names down in the centre no later than Saturday 15th. Ticket prices are as follows: Hill 16 €30, Student € 20, Child accompanied by an adult €5 and all others €45.

The club wishes a speedy recovery to Kieran Devine who was injured recently.

Sympathy Votes of sympathy are extended to the following families; Murphy, Lettercran; Rooney, Belfast; Walsh, Spamount; McGuigan, Portglenone; Bonner, Castlefin and McGuire, Belfast

St. Eugene’s High School

G.C.S.E. results are available on Thursday 27th August 2009 in the school office from 9.00am. School resumes: Tuesday 1st. September - YEAR 8 PUPILS ONLY - 9.20am Wednesday 2nd September - All Pupils - YEARS 8 - 12 St. Eugene's have School Jerseys, Shorts and Socks available for purchase in the school office.

Age Concern Help the Aged N.I. are calling all knitters to join the Big Knit and help them raise vital funds. We need your help to knit 50,000 mini woolly hats... every hat knitted means a donation to the charity. Contact Briege Price for a simple knitting pattern and details. Tel. 028 9024 5729 or email::briege.price@ageconcernhelptheagedni.org All hats to be returned by lst October 2009

Study Theology from Home

The Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people, offered by distance learning. This means that one can study for a certificate, diploma or degree in theology,and even more importantly, become more educated in the Faith, all from the comfort of home. For further information, contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Tel. 014048124/7 or email: enquires@prioryinstitute.com

Lourdes Pilgrimage Semper Fidelis Crossgar, Co. Down

4th Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes flying from Aldergrove [Belfast International Airport] Sunday 4th October 2009 staying at the Mediterranee Hotel for five nights full board. Cost £599 per person sharing -Spiritual Director Canon Gerry Ferguson PP for more information and booking forms please contact the Organiser Terry Andrews on Crossgar 44831308.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses
2009 - October 16th & 17th. November 13th & 14th. December 4th & 5th

2010 January 15th & 16th, February 5th & 6th March 5th & 6th, April 16th , 17th, May 14th & 15th, June 11th & 12th. Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the Accord Office 48 Brook Street,Omagh. Tel. 028 82242439 email:accordomagh@btopenworld.com Courses are limited to 15 couples. It is advisable to take part in the course 6 months before your wedding.

Prayer for Those Who Suffer

For those who suffer,and those who cry this night, give them repose, Lord; a pause in their burdens. Let there be minutes where they experience peace, not of man but of angels. Love them, Lord, when others cannot. Hold them, Lord, when we fail with human arms. Hear their prayers and give them the ability to hear You back in whatever language they best understand.

Hold my Hand

Hold my hand, Lord Walk me through the loneliness and the valley of my sorrow. Hold onto me when I'm afraid to think about tomorrow Let me lean on you, Lord when IÕm too weary to go on. Hold my hand, Lord through the night until I see the light of dawn.

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