St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Parish Priest: Fr. J. Gilmore

Telephone 8167 0728

Parish email address - kathleen@parishofaghyaran.com

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)

Masses during the coming week

PLEASE NOTE! There will be NO morning Mass this incoming week.

Mass Intentions for this week:

Saturday 6.30pm - Anv. Mass Maureen Dolan

Confession Times

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Saturday Evening 6.00pm

Prayer for Priests

We ask for your prayers for the following priests this week:

Fr. Andrew Dolan

Fr. Brian Donnelly

Mgr. Joseph Donnelly

Fr. Liam T. Donnelly

Fr. T. Philip Donnelly

Fr., John Downey

All Priests

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 6 - 5th week in Ordinary Time

Tuesday 7 - 5th week in Ordinary Time

Wednesday 8 - 5th week in Ordinary Time

Thursday 9 - 5th week in Ordinary Time

Friday 10 - 5th week in Ordinary Time

Saturday 11 - 5th week in Ordinary Time

Weekly Collection 261 envelopes returned £1010 - € 55

Church Restoration Fund 258 envelopes returned £1205.50 - € 122

Total: £2215.50 - € 177

Donation Sincere thanks for the anonymous donation of £2,000 received this week for the Church Restoration Fund.

Diocesan Webpage : www.derrydiocese.org

The Marian Devotions will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca, on Tuesday 7th February, beginning at 7.30p.m.

All are invited and welcome to attend. Usual bus leaving from St. Patrick's Church Castlederg at 6p.m. For bookings contact the Derg Taxi office 816 71344.

St Caireall's P.S. Anyone wishing to enrol a child in Reception/Year 1 in September 2012 should complete application forms and return to the school with child's birth certificate on or before Monday 20th February 2012.

St Caireall's Primary School We are at present compiling a magazine to mark our 50th Anniversary. Past pupils/staff or anyone wishing to write a piece on their memories of the school or who would like to give old photographs to be printed in the magazine would be more than welcome. We would like all articles for the magazine to be left in the school before Thursday 9th February - our next meeting.

St. Davog’s G.A.A. Centre

Football: In the Ulster league we have been grouped with Faughanvale and Foreglen, Lifford, St Enda’s Belfast, and Tullylish Down. First game is Faughanvale at home today Sunday throw in time 2pm. Club minors will begin training at 12 o'clock today Sun 5th February, it is important that all eligible minors be at the centre and ready to start punctually.

Dinner Dance: Special guests, guests and club members gathered last Saturday night for the club’s 49th annual dinner dance. Special guests on the night were Rev Fr John Gilmore P.P., County Chairman Ciaran Mc Laughlin and Martin Conway Ladies chairman. Presentations were made to the foll Žowing for their achievements during the year: U16 Ronan Mc Hugh, Minor: Declan Browne Senior: Jeremy Hans reserve Seamus Gallagher. Mr Martin Conway presented Julie Harkin & Ciara Mc Grath with joint U16 player of the year also joint Senior players were Lucy Mc Menamin & Clara Mc Menamin and finally Club Person of the Year - David McHugh.

Draw: The monthly draw took place on Saturday night winners were: 1st £250 Cead Mc Grath (No 393) Trienamongan Rd. 2nd £100 Gavin & Ronan Mc Hugh (No 398) Stoney Heights.3rd £100 Terri Mc Hugh (No 9) Belfast, 4th £100 Jason Gallen (No 449) Fintona, 5th £50 W.J. Dolan (No 243) Maghenageeragh Rd, 6th £50 Nial Mc Hugh (No 285) Churchtown Pk .7th £50 Charlie Earley (No 247) C/derg. Congratulations to the winners and also our thanks to all those who supported the the draw in 2011. New members draw for 2012 will begin now on Saturday February 25th. Contact any committee member to enter.

Ladies: The ladies seek to appoint a senior/minor team manager/coach. Anyone interested contact Secretary Gerard Byrne Mob: (07730342520) or Ann Marie Meehan Mob: (07590848428).Training for all senior and minor girls on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm.

Lough Derg invites you to 'A Day of Friendship & Prayer' Ash Wednesday 22nd February 2012 Guest Speaker: Brother David Jardine (Interdenominational Divine Healing Ministries) Boats run from 10.30am Departure from 2pm Book now to avoid disappointment call 071 9861518 or 686 32391 Suggested donation Û 20 (includes refreshments and light lunch)

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

Baptism We welcome into our Faith Community Conor Bernard McLaughlin and Ryan Patrick McLaughlin who were Baptised and welcomed into the church recently.

Eucharistic Ministers - February 2012

Vigil Mass 6.30pm Bernie Campbell, Gerard Devine, Liam McGlinchey & Helena McElhill

Sunday 10.00am Sharon McHugh,Oonagh McHugh, Eamon Sweeney & Isobel O’Donnell

Church Readers - February 2012

Vigil Mass 6.30 pm Sat. Eugene McMenamin

Sunday 10.00 am Martina Dolan

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

Altar Society - February 2012

Marian McGrath & Kathleen Dolan

Church Door & Car Park Attendants February 2012

Sat. Night Eamon Moss, Danny O’Donnell & George McGrath

Sunday 10.00 am Patsy Connolly, Charlie McGuire & Eamon Dolan

DANCE in Garvagh Hall Friday 3rd February Music by 'McGlone Brothers’

First Friday Sick - The sick of the parish will be attended this incoming week:

Thursday: Tullycar, Ballymongan, Killeter, & Scraghey.

Friday: Corgary, Carn, The Laught’s & Aghyaran

Can neighbours inform the housebound that Fr. will be calling

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, replace the tension within us with a holy relaxation.
Replace the turbulence within us with a sacred calm.
Replace the anxiety within us with a quiet confidence.
Replace the fear within us with a strong faith.
Replace the bitterness within us with the sweetness of grace.
Replace the darkness within us with a gentle light.
Replace the coldness within us with a loving warmth.
Replace the night within us with Your light.
Replace the winter within us with Your spring.
Straighten our crookedness.

Fill our emptiness.
Dull the edge of our pride.
Sharpen the edge of our humility.
Light the fires of our love.
Quench the flames of our lust.
Let us see ourselves as You see us,
that we may see You as You have promised,
And be fortunate according to Your word,
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God. Amen.

Prayer for Trust in Jesus

O Christ Jesus,when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness,give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in Your protecting love and strengthening power,so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for, living close to You, we shall see Your hand,Your purpose, Your will through all things. Amen

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.

Church Readers for the month of January 2012

Vigil Mass 6.30 pm Sat. Barney Byrne Sunday 10.00 am Geraldine Byrne

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

Eucharistic Ministers for January 2012

Vigil Mass 6.30pm Sean Browne, Sally Corry, Mark Connolly & Marian McHugh

Sunday 10.00am Margaret Carlin,Francie Dolan, Patsy Connolly & Evelyn McAnaw

Altar Society for January 2012

Mary McHugh & Carmel Dolan

Church Door & Car Park Attendants January 2012

Sat. Night Barney Byrne, Killian Arkinson & John James Kelly

Sunday 10.00 am Jim Falls, Aaron McGuire & Kevin McHugh

Marriage Preparation Courses - 2011 - 2012

2012

February 10th & 11th
March 9th & 10th
April 20th & 21st
May 11th & 12th
June 1st & 2nd

Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the secretary Accord, Mount Saint Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh.Tel. 028 82242439

email:accordomagh@btopenworld.com Numbers on courses are limited so please book early.

The fee is £130 per couple which must be included with your completed application form. A £25 cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel within 2 weeks of your course date. A light lunch will be provided on the Saturday

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