Simon Peter said to Jesus: 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the message of eternal life, and we believe'. We are conscious today of the many people who give up the practice of their faith. This happens for all kinds of reasons but it is always sad especially when it is people whom we love. This puts more responsibility on the shoulders of those of us who stay with Christ to live our faith ever more fully so that people can see him in us and be attracted to him through us. Christ is the very centre of our faith, as the one who teaches full human living. And his way is the way of love. To love God with our whole heart and to love one another as he loves us is the true practice of our faith. We need the Eucharist in order to live that way. As always the places where we live this faith most urgently are in our homes and our parish.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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

Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am

There will be NO Mass on Thursday morning this week.

Friday 10.00am

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Paddy Connolly

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass - Molly Mongan

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. Brian O’Donnell

Fr. Francis P. O’Hagan

Fr. Patrick O’Hagan

Fr. David O’Kane

Fr. Patrick O’Kane

Fr. Peter O’Kane

Fr. Seamus O’Kane

This Week's Calendar

Monday 31 - 22nd Week in Ordinary Time.

Tuesday 1 - 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday 2 -22nd Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 3 -St. Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church

Friday 4 - 22nd Week in Ordinary Time;

Saturday 5 - 22nd Week in Ordinary Time.

Last week’s collection totalled: £1181.40stg. - € 129

St. Caireall’s Primary School

reopens for a new school year on Tuesday 1st September 2009 for all pupils.

St. Davog’s Primary School

Scraghey reopens on Tuesday 1st. September 2009 for all pupils.

St. Eugene’s High School School resumes:

Tuesday 1st. September - YEAR 8 PUPILS ONLY - 9.20am

Wednesday 2nd September - All Pupils - YEARS 8 - 12

Aghyaran Playgroup will reopen on: Tuesday 1st. September at 9.30am.

Holy Cross College, Strabane

Please note the following starting dates for students of Holy Cross College

Monday 31st August - Years 12, 13, 14

Tuesday 1st September - Years 8, 13 and 14

Wednesday 2nd September - All year groups Registration each day 8.40am

Church Readers for the month of September

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Josephine Byrne

Sunday 9.00 am Eileen O’Donnell

Sunday 11.00 am Tommy Moss

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

Church Door & Car Park Attendants for September

Saturday Vigil Mass

Patrick McSorley, Hugh Kelly & Joe McGlinchey

Sunday 9.00 am

John McNabb, John Campbell & Mickey McCrory

Sunday 11.00 am

Liam McGlinchey,Eamon Sweeney & James McMenamin

Altar Society for September 2009

Sara Moss, Mary Gallen & Kathleen Moss

Umbra Collection Support

The Poor in Africa. Unwanted Clothes and Shoes will help the Children of Kenya. All types of clean dry ladies, gents, children's clothing, ben linen, curtains, towels and shoes. Collection in the car park on Wednesday 2nd September from 9.00 am until 12 Noon.

Veritas

Veritas Derry 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, CDs, Music and Gifts. We will provide complimentary tea or coffee.

The monthly devotions, in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 1st September starting with confessions at 7.30 p.m. followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10pm. All are welcome to attend.

To support the essential work of Children in Crossfire, the largest indoor car boot sale and market has been opened every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. The 30,000 sq ft unit is at Elagh Business Park on the Buncrana Road, close to Bridgend.

Find a bargain and the admission of 50 pence will help children in Ethiopia and Tanzania. Giving the chance of an education, access to clean drinking water and medicine

DANCE

In Garvagh Hall Friday 4th September Music by Country Storm

Garvagh Hall Youth Club

Attention All Parents

After last week’s registration, we have approximately 12 spaces remaining for those wishing to register for youth club.

This is the last chance for your child to register for this year, so come early on Monday 31st August from 6:00pm to 6:30pm sharp, price £2 per child. First come basis only.

Aghyaran St. Davog's Club Notes

Lotto numbers drawn were 8, 10, 24, 27 and 30. Emma McSorley picked up the £100 consolation prize.

The Seniors travel to Carrickmore on Sunday to play in the Jim Devlin cup quarter final at 2pm.

Congratulations to the minor boys who beat Glenelly in the League final, 1-11 to 0-9.

The Under 16 boys were beaten on their travels to Owen Roe's on Monday by a goal, 4-10 to 3-10. They now travel to Glenelly on Saturday 29th at 2pm to play them in the Championship Preliminary round.

The senior ladies play at home on Sunday at 5pm against Cappagh.

The Under 16 girls were beaten by Fintona at home on Thursday evening

Lourdes Pilgrimage Semper Fidelis Crossgar, Co. Down

4th Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes flying from Aldergrove [Belfast International Airport] Sunday 4th October 2009 staying at the Mediterranee Hotel for five nights full board. Cost £599 per person sharing -Spiritual Director Canon Gerry Ferguson PP for more information and booking forms please contact the Organiser Terry Andrews on Crossgar 44831308.

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses
2009 - October 16th & 17th. November 13th & 14th. December 4th & 5th

2010 January 15th & 16th, February 5th & 6th March 5th & 6th, April 16th , 17th, May 14th & 15th, June 11th & 12th. Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the Accord Office 48 Brook Street,Omagh. Tel. 028 82242439 email:accordomagh@btopenworld.com Courses are limited to 15 couples. It is advisable to take part in the course 6 months before your wedding.

Prayer for Those Who Suffer

For those who suffer,and those who cry this night, give them repose, Lord; a pause in their burdens. Let there be minutes where they experience peace, not of man but of angels. Love them, Lord, when others cannot. Hold them, Lord, when we fail with human arms. Hear their prayers and give them the ability to hear You back in whatever language they best understand.

Hold my Hand

Hold my hand, Lord Walk me through the loneliness and the valley of my sorrow. Hold onto me when I'm afraid to think about tomorrow Let me lean on you, Lord when IÕm too weary to go on. Hold my hand, Lord through the night until I see the light of dawn.

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