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

We pray that they will continue to practice the
good example they get from their homes and families.

January 13th & 14th
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

Congratulations to the following members who received their gold and silver pins :

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more details telephone The Pastoral Centre, Maghera 02879642983 or Derry 02871347220 for assessment for Autumn course, September 2009.

Child Protection
An update of the ongoing work in the diocese with regard to Child Protection is displayed in the porch at the back of the church for your information.

PLEASE NOTE-

Due to many families being disappointed when it comes to seeking a Months Mind or a First Anniversary Mass for a relative. In order to facilitate these families in their bereavement, from 1st. March, only Months Mind Masses and First Anniversary Masses can be booked in advance for the Saturday Evening Vigil Mass. Anniversary Masses may be booked at any of the Morning Masses or the Vigil Mass in the week prior to the anniversary. Should a Funeral Mass occur the 10.00am Mass is cancelled that morning, Anniversary Masses booked on that day will be rescheduled to another suitable day. Thank you for your co-operation.

www.catecheticalcentre.org

The website for the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre has been launched by Bishop Hegarty. This website will help individuals, families, young and old to explore their faith. Check out the Youth Section and the very popular Thought for the Week

Marriage Preparation Courses.

Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the Accord Office 48 Brook Street,Omagh. Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £100 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord Office

ADDICTION – THE FIRST STEP IN RECOVERY

Learn from the past, plan for the future, live in the present………

Dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling presents life threatening physical and mental health challenges for individuals, stress and relationship difficulties in families, financial problems for all concerned, educational issues for children and young people, deaths on roads and crime on our streets. An honest response to the following questions will confirm evidence of addition:

1. Have you ever felt you should cut down on your use of alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent gambling?

2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent on gambling?

3. Have you ever felt guilty about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or on gambling?

4. Have you needed alcohol or other drug first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre (tel 00353 7493 84400 provide a confidential counseling service for individuals, couples or families. It has been said that a journey of 1000 km begins with he first step - begin the journey into recovery today!!