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St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Sunday, 5th February 2012

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The fever left her and she began to wait on them.” One of the lovely features of the Gospels is the number of healing stories they contain. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to Jesus. He raised Lazarus from the dead; he healed Peter’s mother-in-law from a fever. That same Jesus is with us and among us with the same power and the same longing, to heal us into wholeness. All we have to do is ask him for what we need for ourselves and for one another and know that he will answer. We all need his healing power in so far as we set limits to our love for one another because his great commandment is to love. Husbands and wives often need to stretch their love into forgiveness if they are to go forward together. Parents need to grow in understanding of their children. And in our faith community we need Christ’s power to help us to take true responsibility for those in need.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 5th February 2012

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Job 7:1-4.6-7
Restlessly I fret till twilight falls.

Second Reading: Corinthians 9:16-19.22-23
I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it.

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or another.

Reflection:

Living God, source of light and life,
we come to you as broken members of your body;
your strength is our strength,
your health is our health,
and your being is our being.
Grant us your wisdom in our work,
your love in our pain
and your peace in our hearts.
Send your blessing on all those who care for the sick,
and those whom they serve,
and give us the joy of everlasting love.
In the name of Jesus your Son.
(CARA) (adapted)

First Communion Due to the fact that it is envisaged that the church will be closed in May and June it is felt that to allow the First Communion children their special day in the church we are planning to have the Primary Four children receive their First Holy Communion in St. Patrick’s Church on Sunday 11th March at the 10.00am Mass. In order to facilitate the First Communion we will hold the First Confessions on Wednesday 29th February in the church at 7pm. Let us all remember in our prayers the children as they prepare for this important sacrament in their young lives.

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St. Davog’s G.A.A. Centre

Football: Our senior and minors are training on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7.30pm in preparation for the new season. The first game at home in the Ulster Intermediate league is in two weeks time.

LastMan/WomanStanding: Preparations are under way for Last Man/Woman standing beginning 4th/5th February. If interested contact any player or committee member on or before Friday 3rd February. Cost £10 to enter prize money £500.

Dance/ Draw: The monthly draw for January will take place tonight (Saturday) at the annual dinner dance with the usual monthly prizes to be won. Music by Charlie Claire & The Two FFr’s followed by a disco.

Tickets:Those requiring tickets for the Tyrone v Kildare league game in Croke Park on Saturday next 4th February contact secretary Gerard Byrne (81679528) Mob:(07730342520) ASAP.

Sponsorship: Anyone interested in sponsoring any of our youth teams for the season contact Patrick Mc Sorley Mob: (07967803282).

Cards: Card winners last week were:Joint 1st Mick Ennis & Tommy Mongan runner up George Mc Grath. Cards continue every Thursday at 8.30pm.

Pilates: Pilates continue on Monday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am. £20 for the 10-week course (N.W.R.C.)Suitable for men, women and beginners. Call Annie on (02881671126) or Mob:077 1603 4570 for details.Zumba classes on Tuesday at 8.45pm.

Ladies: The Minor league commences on the weekend of the 25th/26th February.

Be With Us, Lord......

In January, the month of darkness and frost. Be with us, Lord.

In February, the month of rain, wind and snow. Be with us, Lord.

In March, the month of farmers, lambs and new life. Be with us, Lord.

In April, the month of swallows, growth and green grass. Be with us, Lord.

In May, the month of the cuckoo, the flowers and summer. Be with us, Lord.

In June, the month of examinations, the midsummer and sun. Be with us, Lord.

In July, the month of holidays, the dry grass and summer end. Be with us, Lord.

In August, the month of harvest, wheat and corn. Be with us, Lord.

In September, the month of fruits and schools. Be with us, Lord.

In October, the month of falling leaves, nuts and Halloween. Be with us, Lord.

In November, the month of darkness, and emptiness. Be with us, Lord.

In December, the month of the gift, the light and Our Saviour. Be with us, Lord.

We ask you Lord, for your strength as we commit ourselves to work for:

Respect for the earth, peace for its people, Love in our lives.

Delight in the good, forgiveness for past wrongs, and from now on a new start.

We ask this blessing in God’s name. Amen.