St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 25th October 2009

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus asked: 'What do you want me to do for you?' This question, asked in the Gospel of a blind man, is addressed to each one of us by Jesus. The man who was born blind had no hesitation in asking for his sight to be given him. That was the single most important thing for him in his life. We should ask ourselves what our single most important need and desire is for our own lives. In what ways are we blind and need our sight restored? Maybe it is in relation to what our real priorities are. Or maybe it is in our close relationships of marriage and family life where we can easily fail to see the hurt or distress or loneliness of one another. Or we may be blind to our responsibility to care for those around us in our parish or wider community who are in need. This week is a call to look into our hearts and open ourselves up to the power of Christ to heal us and set us free.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 25th October 2009

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Jeremiah 31: 7-9
The Lord has saved his people.

Second Reading Hebrews 5: 1-6
Christ is the compassionate high priest, sent to take away our sins.

Gospel Mark 10: 46-52
A blind man is cured and becomes a follower of Jesus.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

Strengthen our faith, hope and love.

How would you like this prayer answered?

Questions

For Married Couples: What are the signs of hope in your marriage?
How can you bring hope to each other this week?

For Others: Do you know someone who has lost hope at this time?
Can you bring some hope to them at this time?

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

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Mass Intentions for this week:

Thursday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society

Saturday 8.00pm - Months Mind Mass Anna Connolly

Vigil Mass Time

Just to let you know that several parishioners have responded to the change of time for the Saturday evening Mass. Keep your suggestions coming in over the next few weeks - just drop a note in the letterbox at the parochial house with your suggested time on it.

Remember to put your clock BACK one hour this weekend when Winter time begins.

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. T. Philip Donnelly

Fr. John Downey

Fr. Austin Duffy

Fr. Jack Farrell

Fr. Seamus Farrelly

Fr. John Farren

This Week's Calendar

Monday 26 - 30th Week in Ordinary Time

Tuesday 27 - 30th Week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday 28 - 30th Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 29 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Friday 30 - 30th Week in Ordinary Time;

Saturday 31 - 30th Week in Ordinary Time.

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled:

£962.54stg. - € 48.50

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.

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

The Rosary continues each Wednesday evening during October in the church at 8pm.

It is hoped that as many as possible will be able to come along.

Aghyaran St. Davog’s Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 5, 18, 30, 32 and 35. There was no Jackpot winner, Gerry Gallen picked up the £100 consolation prize.

Cards now continue every Monday night. Winners on Monday 19th were Lucy McGrath and Ally McSorley, Runner up was Tommy Mongan.

Well done to the senior men on retaining Division 1 status for next year, beating Kildress in relegation battle on Saturday, 1-8 to 0-10.

The Under 21s Championship final against Brackaville will now be played on Sunday 25th October, in Killyclogher.

Scor no Og The Club is taking part in the Scor na Og on Sunday 25th in St Eugene's Hall Newtownstewart at 6.15pm. All support welcome.

Congratulations to Stephen O'Neill from the club, on picking up his 3rd All Star award on Friday night

www.aghyarangaa.webs.com

DANCE In

Colcreaghy Hall

Friday 30th October

Music by Country Legends

Garvagh Hall Youth Club

Halloween Disco Friday 30th October For all Primary School Children

Time 7.00pm until 9.00pm

Price £2.00 Per Child

Prizes on the night for Best Fancy Dressed Boy and Girl.

St Caireall's Primary School

will have a Halloween Fancy Dress afternoon in the school on Wednesday 28th Oct '09 at 1.30pm. Everyone welcome - as a special treat for the children the adults might like to dress up in their Halloween costumes too!! The children will provide light entertainment with refreshments served afterwards.

Next Sunday (lst. November) is

The Feast of All Saints

and Masses will be at the usual weekend times.

Monday (2nd November) is

The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed.

Mass times on Monday will be:10.00am and 8.00pm

Indulgences to be gained at The Commemoration of All Souls

From 12 o’clock noon on lst. November until midnight on 2nd November all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary or any other prayer of your choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting the church and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed. Confession may be made at any time preceding or the week following lst. November. Those who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st-8th November.(The conditions mentioned above apply also for this)

Adult Cookery Classes will resume in the school on Monday night 26th October Ô09 from 7 - 9pm A few places still available on this course. Anyone wishing to join should contact the school secretary (81671704) on Monday before 3.00pm

Sr. Josephine Walsh Weekend Retreat with emphasis on forgiving, healing and making a new start, will take place at The Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca from Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November. For further details tel: Derry 71262512 during office hours.

Pro-Life Petitions

Precious Life Petition Forms are available at the back of the church and you are asked to please sign your name giving your support to the abortion guidelines being withdrawn and our unborn children protected.

Castlederg Elderly Day Centre are having a three mile fund raising event this Sunday 25th October. The walk starts from the Healthy Living Centre (Age Concern/Derg Valley Care) of Castlederg Main Street. Registration at 2.30pm and walk starting at 3.00pm. Refreshments supplied after the walk. Entry/Donation £10. All support welcome.

Prayer of Solace
May Christ support us all the day long,
till the shadows lengthen
and the evening comes,
and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over
and our work is done.
Then in his mercy
may he give us a safe lodging,
and holy rest and peace at the last.
Amen.

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