St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 22nd November 2009

Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King.

Jesus said to Pilate: 'All who are on the side of truth listen to my voice'. We celebrate Christ as King, not in the sense of the world around us, which would look to power and strength, but as the one who has the true power of truth. In him we know God as one who loves us so much that he has given us his only Son to bring us to a knowledge of his love. In Christ we also come to know the deepest truths about ourselves - that every human person is made in the image of God; that each of us is a dwelling place of God's Holy Spirit; that we are destined for eternal life; that the only way to live human life fully is to love God with our whole hearts and to love our neighbour as ourselves. It has been said that Christianity has not so much failed, as it has never been tried!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 22nd November 2009

Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

First Reading Daniel 7: 13-14
The prophet Daniel foresees the coming of one who will have dominion over all peoples.
Christians see this as a reference to Christ, the Universal King.

Second Reading Apocalypse 1: 5-8
Christ will take full possession of his Kingdom only at the end of time.

Gospel John 18: 33-37
Jesus declares before Pilate that he is indeed a King,
but that his Kingdom is not like the kingdoms of this world.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

That all men and women will acclaim Jesus as Lord.
What difference would there be in our world if all people acclaimed Jesus as Lord?

Think of some group that is working for the homeless and destitute.
How can you help that group this week?

Questions for Action for the week.

For your marriage: Looking back over the past year take time to ask forgiveness for patterns of behaviour that may have caused loneliness to each other. How can you bring hope to each other this week?

For others: Think of some group that is working for the homeless and destitute. How can you help that group this week?

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:

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Paddy Daly

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Willie & Cassie McGuire

Saturday 8pm - Anv. Mass - Teresa Connolly

Each day in the Derry Diocese we are asked to pray

for our priests named on that particular day.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Sunday 22nd November – Fr Charles Logue

Monday 23rd November – Fr Paul McCafferty

Tuesday 24th November – Mgr Bryan McCanny

Wednesday 25th November – Fr Michael McCaughey

Thursday 26th November – Fr Andrew McCloskey

Friday 27th November – Fr James McCrory

Saturday 28th November – Fr John J McCullagh

This Week's Calendar

Monday 23 - 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Tuesday 24 - 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday 25 - 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 26 - 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Friday 27- 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Saturday 28 - 34th Week in Ordinary Time
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SERVICE OF REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD

Thanks to all who attended the SERVICE OF REMEMBERING last Sunday. It was a great turnout from the parish and beyond who came to pray and show respect for those who are no longer with us. May they all rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome into our Faith Community

Aimee Maria Anderson

who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled:

£1118stg. - € 66

The Propagation of the Faith Collection taken up since envelopes dated 18th October 2009 totalled £1162.21stg - € 92.

These amounts have been forwarded to the Mission Office.

Church Readers for the month of November

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat.

Sunday 9.00 am Ciara McGuire

Sunday 11.00 am George M. Sproule

If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Altar Society for November 2009

Helen Connolly, Eileen McAleer

Mary McHugh Rosemary Connolly

Church Door & Car Park Attendants for November

Sat. Night: John McElhill, Gerard Hilley & Peadar Byrne

Sunday 9.00 am: Felix McAteer, Patsy Anderson & Francie McMenamin

Sunday 11.00 am: Tommy Dolan & Jonathan Dolan

BINGO

Every Friday night in the Parish Hall commencing at 9.00 pm.

Everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of parish funds.

Legion of Mary

During the month of November the Rosary will be recited in the church on Wednesday evening at 8pm The intention of the rosary is to pray for the Holy Souls

THE ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR will take place next Sunday night November 29th at 8.00pm in the G.A.A. Centre. A great night for the whole parish so come along and support this parish function that is run for parochial purposes. Some returns are still outstanding and it is hoped that all promoters will have their collection handed in by Monday 23rd.

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage (Led by Bishop Hegarty) takes place from 16th - 21st July 2010. The fare £629 includes flights, full board hotel, airport taxes, insurance, coach transfers. Fares may be paid by any number of instalments. Booking forms available here in the parish or from the Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Tel. 028 71260293. Opening hours Tuesday 11am-1pm, Thursday 11am-2pm, Saturday 11am-1pm. for further information.

Why not give someone an opportunity of going on the Lourdes Pilgrimage 16th - 21st July 2010 as your Christmas Gift. Gift vouchers (£25-£100) are now available from the Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Tel. 028 71260293. Opening hours Tuesday 11am-1pm, Thursday 11am-2pm, Saturday 11am-1pm. for further information.

Aghyaran St. Davog’s Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 3, 4, 23, 25 and 31. £100 consolation prize went to Terri McHugh.

Cards continue every Monday night, Mondays winners were JamesÊGallen and Paddy McMenaminÊ

Viva Las Vegas comes to Aghyaran on Saturday 28th November. Play for fun or play to win. A very entertaining night is expected. Refreshments served at 9, learn to play at 9.30pm. Strictly over 18s. Tickets on sale from club members and local shops. See advertisements in local shops for further details.

Club merchandise will be distributed to those who have ordered it (ems on Friday night, 20th,Êfrom 8pm to 9pm. Other items will be available on the night and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

The A.G.M takes place on Sunday 29th November. Nominations forms can be collected from Aghyaran Centre or the Club Secretary. Nominations forms have to be returned by Friday 20th November.

Votes of sympathy are extended to the following families on their recent bereavements: Callaghan Crossroads; Harron Castlederg; Gallen Castlederg; McLaughlinCastledergMorris Newtownstewart; McHugh, Corgary.

www.aghyarangaa.webs.com

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Wednesday 25th November Registration from 10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £15stg 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

Dance in Colcreaghy Hall

Friday 27th November music by ‘Country Traditions’

Aghyaran Community Playgroup Application forms are now available for September 2010 enrolment for children born between 2 July 2006 and 1 July 2007. Forms can be collected between 9.30am and 12 noon. (Monday to Friday)

St. Davog’s Primary School

Application forms for enrolment in the 2010/11 school year are now available. If you wish to enrol your child in Reception or Year1 at the school please contact Mrs Kelly on 028 686 31262

Aid to Bosnia

Reggie Donnelly of the Good Shepherd Foundation in his annual Christmas appeal is asking for the following items: toiletries, non-perishable foods, selection boxes and sweets etc. Please leave in the Shepherd’s Inn Bar Killeter before Sunday 29th November

Floral Demonstration

’Tis the Season’ by Milton Porter takes place in Castlederg High School at 8pm on Thursday 26th November. Mulled Wine & Festive Treats . Admission £5 Proceeds in aid of Cancer Research.

Border Arts 2000 invite you to their Annual Community Carol Service on Sunday 6th December at 7.00pm in St. Bestius Church. Everyone welcome.

Pro-Life Information Evening on Thursday 26th November at 7.30pm in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen. Guest speaker Bernadette Smyth director of Precious Life. For further information please contact Precious Life (028) 9027 8484

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