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

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 21st March 2010

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Jesus said to the crowd: “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him/her be the first to throw a stone at her”. We live in a world that takes delight in other people’s sins, a world that is always baying for punishment and revenge. In a very real way we can understand this and accept it. And yet it has no place in our following of Christ. The Gospel story of the woman who was caught in the act of adultery, and whom the Law said should be stoned to death, is a wonderful revelation of the way Christ sees the person who has sinned. He does not condone her actions but with great gentleness he sets her free with the command to go and not to sin again. This is the gentleness we are called to develop towards one another while always remembering that our own sins should hold us back from throwing the first stone.

Sunday 21st March 2010

Fifth Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Isaiah 43: 16-21
God will rescue his people from slavery and they will sing his praises.

Second Reading: Philippians 3: 8-14
All I want is to know Christ and share in the power of his resurrection.

Gospel: John 8: 1-11
The mercy of Jesus reveals the compassionate love and forgiveness of God.

Mass Times from Sunday 21st March for the parishes of Aghyaran and Castlederg

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 22 - 5th Week in Lent
Tuesday 23 - 5th Week in Lent
Wednesday 24 - 5th Week of Lent
Thursday 25 - The Annunciation of the Lord
Friday 26 - 5th Week of Lent
Saturday 27 - 5th Week in Lent

The final week of The Lenten Reflection takes place after 10.00am Mass on Thursday morning

The Rosary will be recited each morning before Mass commencing at 9.30am. It is hoped that as many as possible will come and join the group in praying the rosary.

A special word of ‘Thanks’ to the families of the parish who generously welcomed the ‘Station Mass’ into their homes during the Lenten Season. The welcome extended to all who attended and the hospitality offered to everyone. It is nice to see the old tradition still being carried out in the parish.

Church Envelope Promoters To date, a few updated lists for 2010 have still to be returned. Please return at your earliest as the envelopes have to be prepared and distributed before Saturday 3rd April 2010.

Foyle Hospice presents Borderland Reunion Night with music by Midnight Showband! Saturday 27th March 2010 at the City Hotel, Derry. Tickets £8 available from Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre on (028) 71359888 or the City Hotel on (028) 71365800.

Café Mezzo at Austins, The Diamond, is hosting a coffee morning on Wednesday 24th March in aid of Foyle Hospice. Come along for tea or coffee and a bun with all proceeds going to the Hospice. For further information contact Rachel Bruce, Foyle Hospice Community Fundraiser (028) 71359888

An Easter Weekend Retreat starting on Friday 26th March . at 8pm until Sunday 28th March. A quiet residential weekend, which will be a spiritual preparation for the feast of Easter, will be conducted by the Carmelite Fathers in Termonbacca, Carmelite Retreat Centre, Derry. All are welcome to attend. For further details and bookings Tel 71262512

Card winners were Francie Mc Glinchey runners up were Hugh Moss & John Gallen. Cards next week as usual.

Coaching: A new fundamental coaching session information night for all parents of U8s U10s and U12s will be held on Wednesday 24th March from 7pm to 8pm in the centre. It is important that all parents attend this session. Training for all U8s U10s U12s will start on Monday 22nd March at 6.30pm at the centre.

Mr & Mrs The winners last week were Kieran & Carmel Dolan, There will be three more couples in the hot seat again next week.
Seniors The seniors and reserves entertained Roslea in challenge games at the weekend and both came away with a one point victory. Ladies Training will begin for all U12s & U14s on Saturday next 20th March at11am. It is important that all girls attend

The club invite teams of four to participate in the Mick Mc Hugh annual memorial quiz,1st rd on Friday 19th March and Friday 26th March at 9pm those interested can contact the centre (81670385) or (81679499)

Congratulations to Chloe Coyle on winning the All Ireland talent show. We in Aghyaran would like to congratulate Chloe on her victory and thank everyone who supported her and most important gave her your votes to help her on her way to this wonderful achievement.

To commemorate Irish Wheelchair Association’s 50th year, Donncha O’Dulaing will lead a group of walkers to retrace the route taken by the Flight of the Earls all the way from Slane to Rome. There will be two aspects to the journey, the Irish leg which will commence on the 21st of March from Slane and the International stage will depart Dublin on the 20th of September 2010. We wish to invite anyone who would like to join with us and experience any part/or all of this very special journey. For more details please contact Juliette Gallagher on 087-9975459….

The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in Saint Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 24th April 2010. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on (028) 71264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

(16th-21st July 2010) Application forms are available for any young person aged 14-15 years old who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be lead by the Pilgrimage Youth Team. For information please contact The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry BT 48 6UJ. telephone 028 71351233

My Queen, My Mother, I offer myself entirely to Thee. And to show my devotion to Thee, I offer Thee this day, my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being without reserve. Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own, keep me, guard me as Thy property and possession. Amen

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