St.
Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.
Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore
Telephone 8167 0728
Sunday
22nd March 2009
4th
Sunday in Lent
Christ,
the Redeemer
"God
sent his Son so that through him
the world might be saved."
We can become so familiar with a
sentence like this that we miss
the profound truth in it of how
much God loves us and longs for
us. We think of faith as meaning
our belief in God. It is much more
about God's intense belief in us
and in our goodness and beauty and
he wants us to come to a knowledge
of that too. We have a serious responsibility
to one another of constantly bringing
that knowledge to one another in
every way we can. One of the major
tasks for every married couple is
to help each other to know how much
they are loved and treasured. This
is done through affirmation and
affection. Parents have this same
responsibility towards their children.
They can help each one be a truly
successful human being by building
up their goodness. And in the parish
community we help one another by
looking out for each other.
Fr.
Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Sunday 22nd March 2009
4th Sunday of Lent
First Reading
2 Chronicles 36: 14-16.19-23
Second Reading
Ephesians 2: 4-10
Gospel
John 3: 14-21
Bulletin Notices
Parish email address is kathleen@parishofaghyaran.com
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
Lenten Reflection
continues on Thursday morning after 10.00am
mass.
Mass Intentions for this week:
Monday 10.00am -
Anv. Mass - Kathleen McHugh
Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Mickey &
Brigid Mc Hugh
Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - James &
Sarah Ann Gallagher
Friday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry
Diocesan Society
Parish Bingo
The bingo continues
as usual on Friday night at 9.00pm in the
parish hall. Everyone welcome
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. Dermot McGirr
Fr. James McGlinchey
Fr. Brian McGoldrick
Fr. Neil McGoldrick
Fr. Patrick McGoldrick
Fr. James McGonagle
Fr. James McCrory
The Lenten Stations
Thursday
26th March - Tullycar and Meenakerrin
in the home of Betty Moss
Friday 27th
March - The Laughts in the home
of Francis & Bridie Mc Glinchey
This Week’s Calendar
Monday 23 - Fourth
Week of Lent
Tuesday 24 - FourthWeek
of Lent
Wednesday
25 - The Annunciation of the Lord
Thursday 26 - Fourth
Week of Lent
Friday 27 - Fourth
Week of Lent
Saturday 28 - Fourth
Week of Lent.
Legion of
Mary
Usual weekly meeting
in the parish hall on Thursday at 8pm.
SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS
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 9th May 2009 at 3pm. Bishop
Hegarty 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.
St Caireall's
P.S.
Last opportunity
to register for Belfast marathon - relay
or walk on Monday 4th May '09.
If you would like to join us please contact
the school on 81671704 for an application
form on or before Wednesday 25 March '09
Aghyaran
St Davog's
Lotto
numbers drawn were 9, 12, 17, 18 and 35.
There was no jackpot winner, consolation
winner was Eoin Moss. Cards Cards continue
every Thursday night.Last week's winner
was Kevin Moss, and joint runners-up were
Mick Ennis and Mickey Dan Doonan.
Training Minor and
Juvenile training continues every Tuesday
and Friday at 8pm.
The U-14 boys lost on Saturday to Fintona
on a score line of 2-17 to 3-5.
They are away to Owen Roes this Saturday
21st at 12 noon.
Training for all
senior and minor ladies continues Monday
and Thursday nights at 7.15pm. There will
be a very important meeting after training
on Monday 23rd, all minor and senior players
must †attend.
Trianing for all
U-14 andU-12 girls will continue on Saturdays
at 11.15am to 12.30pm.Bring trainers and
boots and wear warm clothing.
Screening
Strabane District Council will be bringing
a mobile screening unit to Derg Valley Leisure
Centre on 29th March to screen young adults
between the ages of 14-35 at a subsidised
rate of £20, a consent form must be
filled in by aparent for juveniles &
a health questionnaire must be filled in
by all participants. Last chance to avail
of this willbe on Saturday night after mass
in the centre. Any queries contact 07870437910.
We would be asking all club members to avail
of this if possible.
N.I.A.P.A.
Officers will be in the G.A.A. Centre on
Saturday 28th March from 1pm - 4pm to complete
I.A.C.S. Forms for those requiring assistance.
CONFIRMATION and CLEANUP.
Sunday 29th March Bishop Lagan will be here
to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation
to the Primary 7 children from the parish
during 11.00 am Mass in St. Patrick’s
Church. All children and sponsors are requested
to be in their allotted places no later
than 10.45 am.
In order to have the church looking its
best for the Bishop’s visit it is
planned to have a cleaning blitz on Thursday
morning at 11.30am .All help would be greatly
appreciated. from the men and women of the
parish. Thanking you in advance.
Novena of Hope
The Novena of Hope
at The Graan this year is from Sunday 22nd
March to Monday 30th March. Sunday services
are 9am, 12noon, and 4pm. Weekdays 12.30pm
and 8pm. In addition there are services
for the sick on Wednesday 25th and Saturday
28th at 2.30pm. This is the Centenary Year
and the Novena is the central celebration
of the Centenary. For further information
contact the Grann on 028 66 322272.
Rosary
The Rosary will continue
to 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.
Dance
In
Coolcreaghy
Hall
Friday 27th
March
Music by
Country Legends
