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

St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday, 30th May 2010

Trinity Sunday

Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth”. The most profound truth of all is about the nature of the true God, a Trinity of Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This truth is far beyond our understanding but is implanted close into our hearts by God’s Spirit. The second profound truth is that we are made in God’s image. This truth is also far beyond our understanding but is capable of being lived out by us through the power of the same Spirit living in us. It is in the intimate relationships of marriage and family that we especially share in the intimate life of the true God. But we need to learn to live there with an ever-greater reverence and love. We also live in God through our community with one another as Christians. This needs to be characterised by energy and enthusiasm for the world as the kingdom of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 30th May 2010

The Most Holy Trinity

First Reading: Proverbs 8: 22-31
This reading in praise of the wisdom of God can be seen as a groping towards the revelation of the mystery of the Trinity.

Second Reading: Romans 5: 1-5
Christ made possible for us a relationship of love with God. This gives us the hope and sustains us in time of suffering. The Holy Spirit helps us to recognise God’s love for us.

Gospel: John 16: 12-15
The Holy Spirit helps the Church to grasp the full meaning of all Jesus said, especially what he said about the Father.

The promise of the Spirit:
Jesus will send the Spirit
in the Father’s name.

John 16:12-15

The Lourdes Hospitalite collection has been rescheduled and will now take place
next weekend 5th and 6th June

The second Annual National Collection, towards the cost of planning and hosting the Eucharistic Congress, wIll be taken up in all parishes next weekend (5th/6th June)

The PINK envelope in your box of envelopes marked Eucharistic Congress should be used for your contribution.The weekly collection will also be taken up as usual.

In order to have the church grounds look at their best for any visitors we may have to the parish during the summer months it is planned to have a cleanup this Thursday 3rd June. If you can spare an hour (or two) then come along at 7pm (or any time that day convenient to you) Please bring along your strimmers etc. as the borders of the car-park and driveway are overgrown. All help would be greatly appreciated.

St. Caireall’s Primary School is starting a Parent and Baby/Toddler class and offering Play School provision in September 2010. If you as a parent are interested please contact the school 816 71704 to find out more.

Home games today (Sunday) playing Clonoe, reserve (2.15pm) & senior (3.45pm). There were no games last weekend owing to Tyrone v Antrim game. Once again Martin Penrose played a big part in Tyrone’s win.

The U8’s & U10’s took part in blitz in Dregish last Saturday morning. Thanks to the Dregish Pearse Ogs Club for their hospitality.

The seniors beat Omagh at home in the league 1-18 to 1-6. Our U14 girls progressed to the next round of the championship. They defeated Trillick away in a thrilling game with the game ending all square at 4.11 each. In extra time the Aghyaran girls came out on top with a two points victory. Their next game is away to Badoney Monday 31st at 7.30pm.

5km road race/fun run/walkFriday June 25th from the centre at 7.30pm for details contactMark Connolly Mob: (07590765103)

Keep free the 10th to 18th July for the festival with dancing to one of Irelands biggest singing stars Mike Denver on Wednesday 14th. Fr Willies commemoration day on the 13th June Contact Gerard (07730342520) or Kieran Mc Guire (07870437910) Don’t forget Patsy o Hagan in the centre tonight 29th followed by dancing to Charlie & Claire

The fundamental coaching courses are ongoing in the centre on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 8pm for up to U9’s. Course taken by Tyrone star Joe Mc Mahon & Ryan Daly. Please note it is most important that all the parents come along to take part and help out.

Congratulations to Canon Patrick Moss who celebrates 60 years in the priesthood on 4th June 2010. Canon Moss was ordained in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny on 4th June 1950. It is a wonderful achievement and we wish him well in the years to come.

A Blessed Sacrament Procession takes place at 3pm next Sunday 6th June (Feast of Corpus Christi) from St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Benediction at 4pm. This will be led by Bishop Seamus Hegarty. All are welcome.

We congratulate the Primary 7 children of the parish who were confirmed last weekend when Bishop Hegarty visited the parish to confer on the children this special sacrament which is part of their spiritual journey in the church. You are asked to pray for these children as they continue on their spiritual journey.

Sunday May 30th we welcome the Primary 4 children from the parish schools who will make their First Holy Communion at the 10.00 am Mass. It is a very special day in the Spiritual Life of these children as they continue their journey in the church.

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
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Women's Aid - 8224 5998
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