Sunday 1st November 2009

All Saints Day.

Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd: "How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The Beatitudes are given to us as the way of life for all Christians and for anyone who wants to live life to the full. To be poor in spirit does not mean that we think that we are no good. At times this is how it is passed on to us. It does mean to be in touch with the wonders of who we are, how good we are, but to know that all of that is gift, not possession. We have so much and yet we either take it for granted or we are only aware of what we don't have. This week is a call to be in touch with our richness and be filled with gratitude and gladness. How important this is for every married couple if they are to live their marriage fully. It is also very important for families to rejoice in each other. And our faith community is so full of the goodness of people and richness of Christ. To be a saint is to be a person of gratitude.

Feast of the Holy Souls

Monday 2nd November is the Feast of the Holy Souls. Masses are at the usual Sunday times. Below are the Norms for Indulgences at the Commemoration of All Souls:

1. From 12 noon on 1st November until Midnight on 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s Intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November.

Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st November to 8th November.

2. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th November. The conditions mentioned above also apply for this.

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 1st November 2009

Monday 2 – The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
Tuesday 3 – St Malachy, bishop
Wednesday 4 – St Charles Borromeo, bishop
Friday 6 – All The Saints of Ireland

Recent Deaths

We pray for the family of the following who died recently:

Frank Mullin

May he rest in peace.

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Wed Thomas Mullin – Month’s Mind

Thur Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary

Fri Carmel McElhill – Month’s Mind

Baptisms

Susanna Lucille Konieczka-Kelly, 19 Coolnagard Avenue
Isabella Ellen Christina Cullen, 6 Gortnagarn Road
Kayden Christopher Hunt, 58 Brookmount Heights
Joshua, Joseph Mason, 1 Crannyfields, Hospital Road

Recent Weddings

We congratulate the follwing couple who married here recently:

Margaret Donnelly & Hugh Ferguson

May the grace of the sacrament remain with them all their lives.

Annual Service for the Commemoration of the Dead

The annual Service for the Commemoration of the Dead takes place on Sunday 15th November at 6 pm, remembering all those from this parish who have died in the past year. The service consists of prayer, scripture readings and hymns and lasts around 40 minutes. A candle is lit for each of the deceased and this is given to a family member to take home at the end of the service. All parishioners welcome.

All Saints & All Souls

Today (Sunday) is the Feast of All Saints. Masses will be at the usual times for Sunday. Monday 2nd November is the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. Masses in the Parish will be as follows:

Sacred Heart Church, Omagh
Monday - 8 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 7.30 pm

Drumragh
Monday – 7.30 pm

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

Monsignor Donnelly will visit the sick on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Fr Canning will visit the sick in the country areas and Castle Street on Monday. He will visit the Brookmount Road and Hunter Crescent on Friday. Fr McDevitt will visit the sick on Monday and Tuesday of this week.

Parish Draw

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

St Joseph’s Hall Committee Meeting

There will be a meeting of the above committee on Monday 2nd November at 8 pm in St Joseph’s Hall. All committee members are asked to attend.

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 1st November – Fr Neil Farren
Monday 2nd November – Fr Paul Farren
Tuesday 3rd November – Fr Christopher Ferguson
Wednesday 4th November – Fr John P Forbes
Thursday 5th November – Fr Edward Gallagher
Friday 6th November – Fr John Gallagher
Saturday 7th November – Fr John Gilmore

Cleaners for Drumragh

The cleaners for St Mary’s Drumragh for the month of November are Betty Baxter, Christine McLaughlin and Sharon Murphy.

Children in Crossfire Advent Campaign

Children in Crossfire are launching their 2009 Advent campaign in Omagh (Drumragh) Parish, the proceeds from which will help vulnerable children and young people in Ethiopia and Tanzania. We are recruiting volunteers to help us distribute boxes at masses on the weekends of 21st / 22nd and 28th / 29th November, and to help us collect and count donations after Advent. If you would like to volunteer, then please call (028) 7126 9898, or email mark.mcmahon @childrenincrossfire.org.

Omagh Charismatic Group

Invite You to

A Day of Renewal

Saturday 21st November @ 9 am
Speaker: Frances Hogan
“Declare You Are For God!”
Mellon Country Inn, Omagh
Celebration of the Eucharist 4.30 pm
Cost £20 (includes lunch & tea and coffee on arrival)
Call 028 8224 2092 to book
(office hours only)

Line Dancing Classes - St Joseph’s Hall

New Beginners’ Line Dancing Class Suitable for Adults & Children Begins Thursday 5th November @ 8 pm, followed by the normal Line Dancing Class.
Come along and join in the fun!
For more information contact 0780 189 1211

Ulster Project 2010

Those whose 15th birthday occurs in 2010, who are practising Catholic and are involved members of the Parish, and who are considered to have leadership qualities, can request application forms from the Parish Office. Places are limited on this cross-community project which develops interpersonal relations in Omagh and America. Forms are to be returned to the Parish Office by 12 noon on Friday 13th November.

Shoebox Appeal

All Saints' P.S. Tattysallgh are once again participating in the 'Shoebox Appeal' this year. If you would like to join us in sending small shoeboxed gifts to underprivileged areas, please bring your gift to All Saints' P.S. for collection on 17th November. Further details available from the school.

Becoming The Beloved (Spiritual Living in Today’s World)

There will be a special retreat, with prayer and reflections, on four consecutive Monday nights after 7.30pm Mass in Christ the King Church, commencing Monday 16th November. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards. The final night will be on Sunday 13th December.

Words of Wisdom
A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. ~ Irish Proverb

St Joseph’s Bookshop
Open Saturdays 10.30 am - 4 pm

Wide variety of Books, Holy Ornaments, Medals, Rosaries & Cards available.

Omagh St Enda’s GAC

Bingo continues at Healy Park every Thursday at 9 pm with a credit crunching £4,000 in prize money. The Gaelic Start Programme continues every Saturday morning in the CBS Sports Hall from 10 am to 11.30 am for Primary 1, 2 and 3 boys. Everyone is welcome to join this fun-filled programme.

Marian Movement Cenacle

A Regional Marian Movement day of prayer for Priests and laity, led by Fr Michael Maher, will take place next Sat 7th November 2009 in St Mary’s Chapel, Ardmore, Derry City (12 midday – 4.30 pm). The day will include Adoration, Confessions, Talks and Mass. All welcome. Please bring a packed lunch.

Grand Charity Concert

in aid of Rural Link Community Transport

Featuring Joe Moore, Anthony McBrien, Sinead Taggart, Boxcar Brian,
Kim Dickinson and Jason McGilligan

Thursday 12th November 2009

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Show starts 8pm

Tickets £10 from Top News Georges Street

Music Master, Foundry Lane or Xclusive Gifts and Accessories, 32 High St Omagh

O’Neill’s School of Ballet Dancing
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Begins Thursday 5th November @ 4.30 pm
Call 0752 2373 022

St Joseph’s Hall
Timetable of Events
Mon 10.30 am Coffee Morning
6.00 pm Iyengar Yoga
7.00 pm Aerobics
Tue 3.00 pm St Colmcille’s Club
9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000
Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers
5.45 – 7.45 - Baxter School of Dancing
8.00 pm Ladies’ Club
Thur 4.30 pm O’Neill’s School of Ballet Dancing
7.30 pm Bowls
8.00 pm Line Dancing
Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing