Jesus said to Philip: ‘Where can we buy some food for these people to eat?’ In spite of all the riches of our world, countless people die each year of starvation. We can feel totally helpless in the face of this and as a result we ignore it. Generosity is one of the great virtues of our people over the generations and is one that we need to practice in a special way today. But there are other hungers that we can do even more about and Jesus is calling on us to attend to these also. One of the greatest human hungers is for love and affection. This may be in our own close relationships of marriage and family life. There is also the hunger in so many people in our community today for someone to look out for them. That is a must if we are to be a true community of faith in the parish.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 26th July 2009

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Kings 4: 42-44
The prophet Elisha feeds the people.

Second Reading Ephesians 4: 1-6
We are one Body in the one Lord.

Gospel John 6: 1-15
Jesus feeds the people with the loaves and fishes.

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:

Monday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Patsy Gallen

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Mary McElhill

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass Bridget Rushe

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled: £1402.50stg. - € 26.80

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. Michael McEldowney

Fr. Kevin McElhennon

Fr. Brendan McGinn R.I.P.

Fr. Dermot McGirr

Fr. James McGlinchey R.I.P.

Fr. Brian McGoldrick

Fr. Neil McGoldrick

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 27 - 17th Week in Ordinary Time.

Tuesday 28 - 17th Week in Ordinary Time.

Wednesday 28 - 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 30 - 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Friday 31 - 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Saturday 1 - 17th Week in Ordinary Time.

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL

All 16-35 year olds are invited to attend the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly. The festival will take place the weekend of Thursday 13th-Sunday 16th August. The weekend will include inspiring talks, dramas, a concert, prayer, Mass, games and times of sharing. The event is being run on a donation only basis and there are free buses available. For more information or to book a place on the bus contact the youth co-ordinator at 07929095820 or check out the website www.youth2000.ie"

Church Readers for the month of August 2009

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Eugene McMenamin

Sunday 9.00 am Martina Dolan

Sunday 11.00 am Michelle Slevin

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

Altar Society for August 2009

Kathleen Dolan & Marian McGrath

Church Door & Car Park Attendants August 2009

Saturday Night: James Barclay, Patsy Connolly & John Joseph McHugh

Sunday 9.00 am: Alex McCrory & James Byrne

Sunday 11.00 am: Alex Byrne & Brian Moss

Dance in Colcreaghy Hall

Friday 31st. July

Music by Country Legends

Veritas

Veritas Derry are holding a 3 day Mega Sale - 20% of all stock in shop 40% and 50% off selected items. Why not make a visit to our new premises at 20 Shipquay St?. We have an extensive range of Books and Gifts. We will provide complimentary tea or coffee. You may spend some time in our Quiet Space. Look forward to seeing you.

New Experience for Survivors of Trauma.

(NEST)

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more details telephone The Pastoral Centre, Maghera 02879642983 or Derry 02871347220 for assessment for the Autumn course in September 2009.

Aghyaran St. Davog’s Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 6, 10, 16,19 and 30.Kathleen McGoldrickpicked up the £100 consolation prize. Seniors The senior gameis postponed until Friday 31st July in Clonoe.

The U-16 boys are away to Trillick on Wednesday 29th July at 7.15pm

The U-12 boys play away to Newtownstewart on Monday 27th July at 7pm. Ladies The next senior Ladies game is away to Galbally on Wednesday 29th July at 7.30pm

Many thanks to everyone who supported our annual festival. The pound line draw has taken place, and the winner of the £100 was Darren McMenamin, Killeter. The Jerseysgoto Rodger Leonard, Pettigo, Roisin McGowan, and Conor McHugh, Churchtown Park.

Congratulations to Martin Penrose and the Tyrone senior team on beating Antrim in the Ulster Final. Anyone requesting tickets for the quarter final should put their names down in the centre before Sunday 26th July.

Votes of sympathy are extended to the following families; Dolan Aghyaran; Connolly Castlederg; Gillespie Castlederg; McGrath Knockmoyle; McGirr Beragh; O'Carolan Castlederg; and Kelly Castlederg

WELL DONE TYRONE

Prayer of Spouses for Each Other

Lord Jesus, grant that I and my spouse may have a true and understanding love for each other. Grant that we may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony. May we always bear with one another's weaknesses and grow from each other's strengths. Help us to forgive one another's failings and grant us patience, kindness, cheerfulness and the spirit of placing the well-being of one another ahead of self.

May the love that brought us together grow and mature with each passing year. Bring us both ever closer to You through our love for each other. Let our love grow to perfection. 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