The Parish of Aghyaran (Termonamongan), Derry Diocese, IRELAND.

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday, March 28th 2010

Through death to life

The week ahead, known to us as Holy Week, is the most important time of the whole year for us as Christians to grow in a knowledge of what our faith is about. Unfortunately it has increasingly become a time of heading to the sun for so many people. During this week we are put in touch with the reality of Christ’s death on the Cross for us and the wonderful knowledge of his Resurrection from the dead. We are also put in touch with the reality of the human condition that can change so quickly from enthusiasm to hatred as on Palm/Passion Sunday or from love to cowardice as on Holy Thursday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are particularly important for us to give time to prayer and reflection that are provided for in the various liturgies. The Church is greatly weakened when people don’t give this time. Will you?

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 28th March 2010

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

First Reading : Isaiah 50: 4-7
The prophet suffers in carrying out his mission, but is confident that God will vindicate him.

Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11
Because Jesus took on himself our human condition and accepted death on a cross, the Father has made him Lord of heaven and earth.

Gospel: Luke 22: 14-23:56
Luke’s version of the Passion Story. As in the rest of his Gospel, so in his account of the Passion, Luke presents a Christ who is merciful and forgiving even to his executioners.

Mass Times from Sunday 21st March for the parishes of Aghyaran and Castlederg

This will be the last opportunity for Confessions in the Parish before Easter

"The angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake...And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen." St. Matt. 28: 2-6.

Trocaire boxes should be returned to the church on Holy Thursday at the Mass of the Lords Supper, In order to facilitate the counters it would be greatly appreciated if the coins in your box could be changed into notes before you return your box to the church.

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

Quiz On Friday night the 1st round of the Mick Mc Hugh memorial quiz will take place in the centre. The club invites teams of four who would like to participate to contact the centre (81670385) or David(81679499)

TheMarchclub members draw will take place on tonightSaturday at 10oclock followed by the Mr & Mrs competition.This week’scontestants are Seanie & Serena Browne Charlie & Colette Mc Hugh (Killeter) and Cormac & Mary Mc Manus,musicby NorthernSound.

Strictly Come Dancing Preparations are well under way for our Strictly Come Dancing competition, dancing lessons willbeginshortly anyone interested in taking part contact the centre (81670385) or Phenah Mob: (07821047033 for further details

The club wish Kieran Devine a speedy and successful recovery from the injury received in a club game at the weekend.

U8’s U10’s and U12’swill take place in the centre on Wednesday night next 31stMarchfrom 7 to 8pm. Please note this session was cancelled last week due to a bereavement.

The committee, members and players of Aghyaran St Davogs deeply regret the death of our honorary vicepresident andformer player Fr Willie Sprouleand extend our deepest sympathy to Rita and the entire family circle. Sympathy is also extended to the following families on their recent bereavements Taggart (Ederney) Rankin (Castlederg).

Evening Vigil On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights of this week starting at 7.30pm in Termonbacca, there will be a short evening vigil to help prepare for the coming of Easter. This will consist of a talk from one of the Fathers followed by the opportunity for confessions and then finishing with Mass.

God of our fathers,
renew us in the faith which is our life and salvation,
the hope which promises forgiveness and interior renewal,
the charity which purifies and opens our hearts
to love you, and in you, each of our brothers and sisters.
Lord Jesus Christ,
may the Church in Ireland renew her age-old commitment
to the education of our young people in the way of truth and goodness,
holiness and generous service to society.
Holy Spirit, comforter, advocate and guide,
inspire a new springtime of holiness and apostolic zeal
for the Church in Ireland.
May our sorrow and our tears,
our sincere effort to redress past wrongs,
and our firm purpose of amendment
bear an abundant harvest of grace
for the deepening of the faith
in our families, parishes, schools and communities,
for the spiritual progress of Irish society,
and the growth of charity, justice, joy and peace
within the whole human family.
To you, Triune God,
confident in the loving protection of Mary,
Queen of Ireland, our Mother,
and of Saint Patrick, Saint Brigid and all the saints,
do we entrust ourselves, our children,
and the needs of the Church in Ireland.
Amen.

A leaflet, ‘Why Marriage Matters’, has been published by the Irish Bishops’ Conference, in support of marriage and family life. The leaflet summarises key elements of Catholic teaching on marriage and reiterates the importance of the family as the natural primary and fundamental unit of society. It is available on the Irish Bishops’ Conference website www.catholicbishops.ie. Parishes can also order copies from Veritas, through the Diocesan Office.

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