Sunday 1st June 2008

The 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Christ our security

Jesus said: ‘the person who does the will of my Father in heaven will enter the kingdom of heaven.’ In the Church we have done a great disservice to the whole idea of the will of God. We so often identify it with the things that go wrong – like someone dying, or getting ill, or losing their job etc. We hardly ever think of success and health and well-being as the will of God. In the Scripture we come to know that the will of God is about all that is good and best for our lives and our loves. And we have a great responsibility to bring all that is best to one another in God’s name. So, we can say that it is God’s will that we comfort one another in bereavement; that we support one another in sickness; that we help one another in adversity etc. It is when we are like this in our homes and our community that we enter the kingdom of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

EXAM PRAYER

Dear Lord,
Help me approach my exams
with a clear head and a calm mind.
Give me your strength
and your peace
and let me do justice to
all that I have learned.
Thank you Lord,
for all my talents and gifts.

Cemetery Sunday in the Parish of Drumragh 2008

The annual Service of Intercession for the Dead takes place on Sunday 1st June in Drumragh Cemetery at 3 pm and in the Dublin Road Cemetery at 5 pm.

Those travelling by car to the Service in St Mary’s, Drumragh, are asked to follow a one-way system as set out in the map below. This is in the interests of road safety and to minimise traffic congestion. The access point for ALL vehicles approaching St Mary’s Cemetery is by Lough Muck (C) on the main Dromore Road, opposite O’Kane Park (D). Stwaerds will direct you to car parking which is available near the Lough Muck Crossroads. Please note all other entries to St Mary’s Church shall be closed before the ceremony. After the ceremony, when leaving the car park, motorists will be asked to turn right.

Those attending the Dublin Road Ceremony are asked to park their cars on the left side of the Dublin Road only (same side as the cemetery) and co-operate with parish stewards and PSNI personnel on duty. Everyone is asked to remember that the Dublin Road is a busy through route and, therefore, special care should be taken. The Order of Malta Ambulance Service will be in attendance at both services.

The Value of Time

To realise the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.

To realise the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.

To realise the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realise the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realise the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the train.

To realise the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided an accident.

To realise the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present!!

Fr Tommy Lane

Week beginning Sunday 1st June
This Week’s Saints
Monday 2 – Sts Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs
Tuesday 3 – St Kevin, abbot
Wednesday 4 – Sts Charles Lwanga and Companions, martyrs
Thursday 5 – St Boniface, bishop and martyr
Friday 6 – St Norbert and St Jarlath, bishops
Saturday 7 – St Colman, bishop

Mass Intentions - Sacred Heart Church 7.30pm Mass
Monday Pledge Mass
Wednesday Pioneer Mass
Friday Patrick Gormley - Month’s Mind

Baptisms
Erin Mae Cummings, 10 Castle Oaks
Sean Michael Cummings, 10 Castle Oaks
Connie Rose Darcy, 24a Letfern Road
Donovan Joseph Devine, 6 Mullaghmenagh Meadows
Kayleigh Ann Browne, 1 Slievard Mews

Pioneer Association
Presentation of Pioneer pins will take place on Wednesday 4th June at the 7.30 pm Mass. Next meeting in St. Joseph’s Hall on Thursday 12th June at 8pm.

Adoration to the Sacred Heart
There will be adoration on Thursday 5th June in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15-9.15pm.

First Friday Devotions
Friday is the First Friday of the month. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be in the Sacred Heart Church from after 10 am mass until 7.15 pm.

Visitation of the Sick & Housebound
Monsignor Donnelly will visit the sick and housebound in his areas on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Fr McDevitt will visit the sick and housebound in his areas on Monday and Tuesday of this week.

Parish Draw
The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 3rd June after the Bingo in St Joseph’s Hall. Promoters are asked to bring their returns to the Hall at the usual times.

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The monthly meeting of the John Paul II Branch will be on Monday 2nd June after 10 am Mass in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street.

Omagh St Enda’s GAC Big Summer Bingo Thursday 5th June @ 9pm Books £20 - Double Books £25 Bingo in St. Enda’s every Thursday night at 9pm
	All Saints Primary School, Tattysallagh Annual Steak Barbecue & Dance St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan Friday 6th June Steaks served from 8.30 – 10pm.   Musical entertainment to follow. Tickets £10 available from school, staff and pupils. Proceeds to school funds.
Loreto P.S. Parents Committee Invite You To A Night @ The Races Friday 6th June 2008 @ 8.30 pm The Weigh Inn, Kevlin Road, Omagh Refreshments Served Everyone Welcome All Proceeds Go Towards Purchase of Two Interactive White Boards for the School.
	The Class of 2008 of St Mary’s Primary School, Killyclogher, Present ‘Grease’ An adapted version for younger children The Cappagh Parish Centre Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday, 4th June 7.30 pm. Tickets: £5.00 – Adults - £2.00 – Children and Senior Citizens
Omagh St Enda’s GAC Sponsored Cycle & Barbecue Clubrooms, Gortin Road, Omagh Saturday 14th June 2008 @ 7.30 pm Tickets £10 Barbecue will coincide with return of sponsored cycle taking place same day. Tickets for barbecue available at Bar or from any Youth Committee member. All proceeds go directly to the provision of youth facilities within the club.
Sacred Heart College presents….   A Summer Serenade   We are holding an end-of-term concert to celebrate and showcase our pupils’ talent. It will include our Senior and Junior choirs, the traditional group, poetry, drama, solo singing and more…all are welcome to come and enjoy the entertainment. It is on Thursday, 12th June at 7.30pm in the Lower Hall. Tickets are £5 each and will be available only to buy from the school office (from Tuesday 3rd June). Hurry as seats will sell quickly! Telephone 028 8224 2717.   Pledge Ceremony On Monday 2nd June there will be a special ceremony in the Sacred Heart Church for all the children who were confirmed on 8th March. At the 7.30pm evening Mass the Confirmation children will be invited to take a pledge to abstain from all alcoholic drink until they are 18 years of age and from the use of illegal drugs for life. Parents, sponsors and the general community are invited to come to support the children in their pledge.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje and Rome   Three night’s in Medjugorje - B & B & evening meal. One night on ferry - including evening meal. Four nights in Rome B & B. Flying from Knock Airport - Return Belfast International Airport Depart Saturday 4th October 2008 Return Sunday 12th October 2008 All inclusive price of £699. For further information contact Martina O’Neill at 7135 8519.

Eucharistic Ministers for June
Vigil Mass – Tony McBride, Louise Kirwan, Maura Cox, Catherine Mimnagh, Elizabeth O’Boyle; 8.30 am – Ann Byrne, Joanne McGread, Bernie Gormley; 9.45 am – Joe McElholm, Susan McCanney, Mary Tierney, Kevin Miley; 11 am – George Johnson, Eugene Teague, Helen Johnson, Alice McNamee, Joe Mulryan; 12.30 pm – Gerard Sharkey, Kathleen Winters, Mary Donaghy, Chrissie Kelly; 10 am Drumragh – Bridie McElroy, Dympna McKay.

Counters for June
Tommy Bradley, Michael Donnelly, John Doyle, Hubert Logue, Kevin McCrory, John McNally, Kathleen McNally, Dominic Pinto, John Meyler, Seamus Sheridan, Leo Turbett, John McGale.

Collectors for June
6.00 pm – James A Devlin, Cathal Cullen, Aidan Lilly, Thomas McElroy, Colm McLaughlin, Pat McCanney; 8.30 am – Peter Haughey, Gerry Broderick, Fursey Mullan, Billy Henry; 9.45 am – Sean Mullan, John O’Neill, A K Kelly, Patrick Devlin, Raymon mcGoldrick, John Rafferty, Eugene Turbett; 11 am – Aidan Quinn, Robert Colton, James Murray, Pat McGartland, Kevin McCrory; 12.30 pm – Sean McNamee, Francis Laird, Dermot O’Kane, Patrick Conway, John Lagan.

Readers for June
6.00 pm - Mrs Maureen Bonner; 8.30 am – Mrs P Coleman; 09.45 am – Mrs Marian McGale; 11.00 am – Mrs Pauline McKenna; 12.30 pm – Mr Cathal Lynch.

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of Deceased Members of the Derry Diocesan Society:
Rita McCusker, Omagh
Arthur Maguire, 31 Brookmount Heights
Frank Colton, 55 Tattysallagh Road
Thomas Doherty, 33 O’Kane Park
Teresa McMackin, 29 Lammy Walk
Walter Pancott, 1 Brookmount Crescent
Charlie Mullan, 7 Johnston Park
Eamon Mullin, Georges Street
Hannah McGuire, 127 Drumlegagh Road South
Maureen McGrath, 99 Brookmount Road
Mary Gormley
Peter Gormley
Frank Gormley
Arthur McGonigle, 39 Culmore Park
Darren Harkin, Drumragh Nursing Home
James Conlin, Drumragh Nursing Home
Kathleen Sharkey, 9 Cannondale
Carmel Frances McCausland, 53 O’Kane Park

That these and all who sleep in Christ find in your presence, light, happiness and peace.

Living Members
James Gormley
Margaret Gormley

Parish Draw Winners May 2008

£2,000 – Bridget Mullan, 11 Ashbourne Heights. Promoter – Kevin Mullan;
£1,000 – Ciara Fyffe, Aughadulla. Promoter – Babs Barrett;
£500 – Maureen Bonner, c/o Promoter. Promoter – A J Turnbull;
£250 – Gerry Heaney, 139 Tamlaght Road. Promoter – Mary Teague;
£100 – Charles Grugan, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Katie McEnhill;
£100 – Michael Cooney, 14 Bracken Close. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning;
£100 – Elaine Retalic, 135 Clanabogan Road. Promoter – Mary McGlone;
£100 - Rosaleen McLaughlin, 20 Tamlaght Road. Promoter – Raymond McNally;
£100 – Matt McCann, 3 Thornville Park. Promoter – Gertrude McCann;
£100 – Hugh McAleer. Promoter – Siobhán Taggart;
£100 – Marie Burns, 6 Sperrin Park. Promoter – Raymond McNally;
£100 – Brendan Bradley, Lambrook Gardens. Promoter – Raymond McNally;
£100 – Mary O’Hagan, 142 Main Street, Strabane. Promoter – Clare McKeown;
£100 – Roisin Colgan, 5 Castletown. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning; Promoter’s
£100 Prize – Geraldine McCarney, 15 O’Brien Park.
Next Draw on Tuesday 3rd June 2008.

St Joseph’s Hall
Church Street, Omagh
Tel. 8225 2920
8225 2892
Contact: Tommy on 07753 936701

St Joseph’s Hall
Mon 6.30pm - Iyengar Yoga
7.15pm - Kellie Aerobics/ Fitball
Tues 3.00pm - Colmcille Club
9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000
Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers
10.30am - Coffee Morning
6.00pm - Baxter School of Dancing
8.00pm - Ladies Club
Thur 4.30pm - Ballet Dancing
7 - 8pm - Traditional Music class
7.30pm - Bowls
8.30pm - Line Dancing
Sat 1.45pm - Groogan O’Doherty Class