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Sunday 16th November 2008.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Proverbs 31: 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
In the book of Proverbs the writer speaks of the perfect wife, but this could also be applied to the perfect husband, the perfect parents, the perfect children, the perfect employee or the perfect employer. What the writer is saying is: be the best at what ever it is you are called to do or called to be.

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
Preparation is very important. Preparing for Christmas, for birthdays and even sacramental preparation is very important but St Paul is reminding us to be careful that we don’t get caught up in the ‘importance’ of the preparation and miss out on the ‘importance’ of the event.

Gospel Matthew 25: 14-30
The gifts we receive from God should be used wisely and generously.

 

 
 
 
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St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 16th November 2008

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The Faithful Departed

Jesus said: “Yes, it is my Father’s will that whoever sees the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and that I shall raise them up on the last day.” Remembering our dead is very important for various reasons. First of all, many of us have very affectionate memories of our loved ones who have died and it is good for us to call that to mind in a formal way at least once a year. Secondly, remembering our dead puts our own lives in context. All that we have has been given to us by others. This is particularly true of the gift of our faith and the values by which we are to live our lives. Can we look them in the eyes and know that our lives are in accordance with their expectations? Thirdly, remembering our dead puts us in touch with our own mortality. Death is part of the lives of each of us. But it is not our destiny. That destiny is eternal life. How are we preparing for that destiny now by the way we love in marriage, in family life, in our service to our faith community and to the world?

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

 

 

Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am


Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:

Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week


Monday 10.00am - Anv. Mass John & Brigid Moss

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Paddy Daly

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass Charlie Lunney


This Week’s Calendar

 

Monday 17 - Weekday (33rd Week in Ordinary Time)

Tuesday 18 - Weekday

Wednesday 19 - Weekday

Thursday 20 - Weekday

Friday 21 - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It celebrates Mary in her grace-filled life, wholly given over to the Holy Spirit.

Saturday 22 - St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr

Legion of Mary

The Rosary will be recited in the church on Wednesday evening at 8pm The intention of the rosary during the month of November is to pray for the Holy Souls Usual weekly meeting in the parish hall on Thursday at 8pm.


Baptism.

We welcome into our Faith Community Matthew James Hugh Walker who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.


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. Stephen Kearney
Fr. Lawrence Keaveny R.I.P.
Fr. Michael Keaveny
Fr. Seamus Kelly
Fr. Edward Kilpatrick
Dr. Francis Lagan
Fr. Charles Logue

Bazaar

Some returns from the parish collection were handed in during the week. All remaining promoters are asked to have returns made by Saturday 22nd November. The 2007 Bazaar was a huge success due to the support of the whole parish resulting in the overall takings being £13,048 and 200 so it is hoped that this years bazaar will get the same support.


A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends from Derry and surrounding areas will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Thursday 20thNovember Registration from10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £12stg or 18euro includes a four course lunch.Payment at the Centre on the day.To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends from Donegal and surrounding areas will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Thursday 27th November Registration from10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £12stg 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.


Advent Retreat (Open to Everyone)
29th -30th November ‘08. Christus natus est - Christ is born Fr Owen O'Sullivan OFM Capuchin.Prepare for Christmas by centring ourselves on the birth of the child Jesus.What does the birth of Christ mean to us at this busy time? Have we lost the reality of what Christmas means? Commences: Saturday 9.30am - Finishes: Sunday 4pm. Cost:E85 euro/£70 STG includes accommodation,meals and retreat Contact: Ards Friary 074 9138909 info@ardsfriary.ie

St. Caireall’s Primary School Beat the Monday night blues! Join us for a fun night out at the luxurious Eclipse Cinema, Lifford on Monday 1st December 2008 For one of the first screenings of the new Christmas blockbuster film -’Four Christmases’ starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn Champagne reception on arrival Free transport from Aghyaran GAA Centre. Lots of gifts at free draw Tickets only £10 each - limited number available and can be purchased from St Caireall’s P.S. (028 81671704) Book early to avoid disappointment!


St. Davog’s G.A.A Centre


U-13
U-13 football training indoors in the Centre on Monday evenings from 6.45pm to 8pm.

U-8
U-8 football training indoors in the Centre on Wednesday evenings from 6.45pm to 8pm for children born in 2001, 2002 & 2003. New players are always welcome to come along.

Seniors
Senior men were defeated by Kildress last week, the men had a fixture with Galbally today result next week.

Presentation
The youth presentation night will take place on Saturday 29th November in centre for all under-age players boys & girls a real family night.

Cards
Cards continue every Thursday night @ 9pm last wks winner were Leslie Bogle & Coly Meehan.

Lotto
No jackpot winner this weeks nos; 18,19,23,26,31 £100 prize winner Barney Byrne McNally Pk.

AGM
The clubs AGM takes place on Sunday 7th December, nominations forms are available in centre. There will be a pre-AGM meeting on 24th November at 9pm all executive members to attend.

Well done to Aiobhainn McHugh who has reached the final of Scor Na nOg which will be held in Cill lseal on Sunday 23rd Novemberat 3pm.The club wishes Aiobhainn all the best in the final.

Choir Recording

Our choir are recording a CD to raise funds for a P.A. system and it will be on sale for only £5 for those who wish to purchase. If anyone would like to donate money towards the production of the CD, please contact Teresa Logue on 816 79613 or Gordon Speer on 816 70636/70211

Choir

The choir are asked to meet after 11am Mass next Sunday


Charity Dance in aid of Castlederg Day Care Centre in the Blacktown Arms on Friday 21st November ‘08 Music by ‘Country Sensations’ Light refreshments served.

St. Eugene’s High School presents ‘The Sound of Music’ on 16th,17th and 19th December at 7.45pm. Tickets available from the school office. Adult £5- Child £4- Family Ticket- £12 (strictly 2 adults + 2 children

Bingo continues at 9pm in the parish hall on Friday night.
Your support would be appreciated.

 

Marriage Preparation Courses. 2008

November 21st & 22nd. December 5th & 6th

Courses 2009 January 23rd & 24th, February 20th & 21st March 20th & 21st, April 24th , 25th, May 22nd & 23rd, June 19th & 20th.

Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the Accord Office 48 Brook Street,Omagh. Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £100 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord Office


USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Accord - 8224 2439
Al-Anon Fmly 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

 
   
     
   
 
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