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30th Sunday of the Year - 26th October 2008

First Reading Exodus 22: 20-26
If you are harsh with the widow, or the orphan, my anger will flare against you.

Second Reading Thessalonians 1: 5 - 10
You have broken with the worship of false gods when you were converted to God and became servants of the real, living God, and you are waiting for Jesus, his Son.

Gospel Matthew 22: 34-40
You must love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself.

 

 
 
 
The Parish News
   

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday 26th October 2008

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The Greatest Commandment

"You must love the Lord your God with all your heart;
you must love your neighbour as yourself."

Jesus gives us these two commandments as the only way to full human living and happiness. They are the core of Christian living and practice. We try everything else and yet love is all that human life is about here and hereafter. These two commandments go hand in hand as two parts of the one movement of life. Love of God is the ultimate in human life. It involves each of us in a personal relationship with God through prayer. Our Catholic tradition is very rich in the variety of prayer forms that are possible. Each of us needs to choose the ones that are helpful for ourselves. We reach this love of God also through our love for one another. In our common worship through the Sunday Eucharist we build up the People of God. And through love in marriage and family life we dedicate all that is good in life to God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

 

 

 

 

Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am


Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:

Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week

Monday 10.00am - Months Mind. Mass - James Sweeney

Tuesday 10.00 am - Anv. Mass - Sarah Brigid McHugh

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Patsy Mc Sorley

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Hugh Hegarty


Parish Bingo

The parish bingo continues in the Parish Hall at 9.00 pm. every Friday evening. We look forward to your support.


THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Each day in the Derry Diocese we are asked to pray for our priests named on that particular day.

Fr. John Downey
Fr. Kevin Duddy
Fr. Austin Duffy
Fr. Jack Farrell
Fr. Seamus Farrelly
Fr. John Farren
Fr. Neil Farren

This Week ‘s Calendar

Monday 27 - St Otteran, monk.

Tuesday 28 -Saints Simon and Jude, apostles.

Wednesday 29 - St Colman, bishop. Colman hailed from Kilmacduagh, Co Clare in the 7th century. After studying in Aran, where he founded two churches on Inis Mh—r, he returned to make a foundation at Kilmacduagh.

Thursday 30 - Weekday (30th Week in Ordinary Time)

Friday 31 - Blessed Dominic Collins, martyr.

Saturday, 1 November - All Saints.


Legion of Mary

The Rosary will be recited in the church on Wednesday evening at 8pm. Usual weekly meeting in the parish hall on Thursday at 8pm.


Saturday is the Feast of All Saints and is a holiday of obligation. There will be a Vigil Mass on Friday evening at 8.00pm and Saturday morning at 10.00am.


SERVICE OF REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD
Sunday November 2nd at 7.00 p m. we will gather in St. Patrick ‘s Church to have our Service of Remembering. We gather for a period of quiet reflection and prayer when we can spend time in peace and thanksgiving, and reflect on a loved one.


THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH COLLECTION for the missions will be taken up on the Feast of all Saints at the Vigil Mass on Friday evening and on Saturday morning using the envelope dated the 1st November.


DANCE

In Coolcreaghy Hall Friday 31st October Music by Glenside Country

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


Set Dancing Classes
Set dancing classes are being held every Wednesday night in St. Patrick ‘s Hall Castlederg from 8.30-10.30pm. All are welcome - including beginners

Baptism .

We welcome into our Faith Community Rose Bernadette McNamara who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

 

www.catecheticalcentre.org

The website for the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre has been launched by Bishop Hegarty. This website will help individuals, families, young and old to explore their faith. Check out the Youth Section and the very popular Thought for the Week

Altar Society for November 2008

Helen Connolly, Eileen McAleer Mary McHugh Rosemary Connolly

Church Door & Car Park Attendants - November 2008
Sat. Night: John McElhill, Gerard Hilley & Paedor Byrne
Sunday 9.00 am: Felix McAteer, Patsy Anderson & Francie McMenamin
Sunday 11.00 am: Tommy Dolan & Jonathan Dolan

Church Readers for the month of November 2008

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat.
Sunday 9.00 am Mary Kearney
Sunday 11.00 am George M. Sproule

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

Garvagh Hall Youth Club Fancy Dress Disco

This Halloween Night. Time 7.00pm until 9.00pm Price £2.00 Per Child Prizes For The Best Dressed Boy & Girl Plus Spot Prizes, Everyone Welcome.


ST. DAVOG ‘S G.A.A. CLUB.


Seniors

No senior mens game this weekend, last weekend seen them beat by Killyclogher. The men have a couple of games to play and all support would be appreciated at these games.

Cards continue every Thursday night Last weeks winners were Stefan Dolan and Tommy Mongan.

Cancer Sale Monday sees the Cancer Sale starting in the centre from 11am-9pm daily.Please support.

Disco Friday night is the Children's Halloween Disco in centre from 7.30pm to 9pm Fancy dress with prizes for best dressed Admission £3 with firework display to follow.

Saturday night is The Halloween Ball fancy dress tickets on sale or pay at door. So for a good nights craic come along.

Lotto : No jackpot winner of lotto nos; 5,10,13,14,22, £100 prize winner was Sharon McHugh Carn Rd.

THE ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR will take place this year on Sunday 30th November 2008 in the Aghyaran Centre. Proceeds from the bazaar will go towards church renovations. The annual parish collection will take place within the next few weeks and promoters are requested to go around their particular area to receive all donations which will be greatly appreciated. It is hoped you will be ready for them when they call.

 

Marriage Preparation Courses. 2008

November 21st & 22nd. December 5th & 6th

Courses 2009 January 23rd & 24th, February 20th & 21st March 20th & 21st, April 24th , 25th, May 22nd & 23rd, June 19th & 20th.

Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the Accord Office 48 Brook Street,Omagh. Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £100 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord Office


USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Accord - 8224 2439
Al-Anon Fmly 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

 
   
     
   
 
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