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

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday, 18th April 2010

Third Sunday of Easter

Jesus said to his disciples: “Come and have breakfast.” What a beautiful invitation that is. And the wonderful truth about it is that this is the invitation Jesus extends to each one of us also. Because of his resurrection from the dead, Jesus is available to us in all the ordinary things of our daily lives. He wants us to know that he is with us at breakfast because he lives in us in our homes and families. He is with us in our joys and sorrows, our tears and laughter. He is with us in our love relationships and in our enmities, if we would only open our hearts to recognise him and let him shape our lives. One of the big mistakes we often make is to regard our religion as something we do for God. Christianity is about what God is doing for us in and through Christ who is our way, our truth and our life. This is what has to give shape to our lives, even at breakfast!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 18th April 2010

Third Sunday of Easter

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 5: 27-32.40-41
We see the apostles courageously witnessing to the resurrection of Jesus gladly suffering for it.

Second Reading: Apocalypse 5: 11-14
We hear a hymn in praise of the crucified and risen Christ.

Gospel: John 21: 1-19
This relates an appearance of the risen Jesus to seven of his apostles on the shore of the lake of Gennesareth. The incident is built around Peter.

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.

in Aghyaran Centre on
Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd April
at 8.00pm each night
Tickets available from the school
or pay at the door.
Raffle at interval
Adults £6 Children £4

An Information NightÉA Charity dedicated to Feeding the poorest Children in the World. It only costs £6.15 per year to feed a child in Africa. If interested, please come along to our Information evening in Christian Brothers School, Kevlin Rd, Omagh at 8pm this Sunday 18th April 2010.

are recruiting 20 enthusiastic individuals to join them for the 25th Budapest Half Marathon on 5th September 2010. A deposit of £150 is requested and minimum sponsorship applies.Contact Sarah on 028 71269898 or e-mail:- events@childrenincrossfire.org for information.

Parish Bingo continues on Friday night in the Parish Hall commencing at 9.00pm. Everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of parish funds.

Confirmation in the parish will take place on Sunday May 16th when Bishop Hegarty will be here in the parish to celebrate the 10.00 am Mass and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the Year Seven children in the parish.

Confirmation Dinners for May 16th Now taking bookings 4 course meal followed by music in the lounge & bouncing castle in main hall. For Booking Contact (028816 70385)) (07590765103)

A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 20th April at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

A relic (the heart) of the Cure of Ars, St Jean Marie Vianney, is visiting Ireland later this month. The relic is being displayed for veneration in four centres in Ireland during this visit, Dublin, Knock, Cork and Armagh.The visit of the relic to Armagh takes place on Wednesday 28th April. The relic will arrive in St Patrick’s Cathedral for Mass at 12.30 pm. There will be short prayer services throughout the day, on the hour, between 2.00 pm Ð 7.00 pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available throughout this period. A second Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 pm and the relics will depart the Cathedral at 9.00 pm. All are welcome to participate.

Seniors - The seniors and reserves host newly promoted Greencastle in the senior league on Sunday (Reserve) 2-15. (Senior) 3-45. Minors The minors defeated Castlederg on Sunday evening on the score 2-12 to 1-8.

Mr & Mrs - The final of this competition will take place tonight Saturday at 10pm. The couples in the final are Dinny & Kathleen Carlin Billy & Marian Mc Grath, Kieran & Carmel Dolan, Eamon & Jenny. Music by Keep it Country. The competition is kindly sponsored by Byrne Taxi & Coach Hire.

The North West got Talent commencing on Saturday 24th April 9pm (heat1) Saturday 1st May (heat2) with the final on Saturday 8th May at 9pm.

Congratulations - To Amy Mae Dolan on winning the world Irish dancing championship at the weekend. This is a phenomenal achievement, best wishes from the committee and members of St Davogs GFC.

Well done to our club players Cara Mc Menamin, Stacy Dolan and Kevin Penrose. Cara and Stacy play in the all-Ireland final in Pearse Park Longford. Kevin has been chosen to play Donegal.

Strictly Come Dancing Preparations are under way for our strictly come dancing competition. Lessons will begin shortly. If interested contact Phenah (07821047033)

Ladies - The U14 girls had a good win over Eoghain Rua at the weekend.The minor girls have a home game against Badoney on Monday evening 19th at 6.30pm and their next outing will be away to Urney on Tuesday 27th.

Sympathy - The committee, members, and players deeply regret the death of our honorary member and former player Fr. Willie Sproule and tender our deepest sympathy to housekeeper Rita. Sympathy is extended to the Mc Menamin (Tullycar) Mc Hugh (Corgary) Mc Devitt (Drumkeen) families following their recent bereavements.

God of our fathers,
renew us in the faith which is our life and salvation,
the hope which promises forgiveness and interior renewal,
the charity which purifies and opens our hearts
to love you, and in you, each of our brothers and sisters.
Lord Jesus Christ,
may the Church in Ireland renew her age-old commitment
to the education of our young people in the way of truth and goodness,
holiness and generous service to society.
Holy Spirit, comforter, advocate and guide,
inspire a new springtime of holiness and apostolic zeal
for the Church in Ireland.
May our sorrow and our tears,
our sincere effort to redress past wrongs,
and our firm purpose of amendment
bear an abundant harvest of grace
for the deepening of the faith
in our families, parishes, schools and communities,
for the spiritual progress of Irish society,
and the growth of charity, justice, joy and peace
within the whole human family.
To you, Triune God,
confident in the loving protection of Mary,
Queen of Ireland, our Mother,
and of Saint Patrick, Saint Brigid and all the saints,
do we entrust ourselves, our children,
and the needs of the Church in Ireland.
Amen.

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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