Sunday 2nd August 2009

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Building the Soul

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer, a building contractor, of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the pay packet, but he needed to retire. They could get by. His employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favour. The carpenter said yes, but it was easy to see that his heart was no longer in his work. He had lost his enthusiasm and had resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When the carpenter finished his work and his boss came to inspect the new house, the contractor handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you."

What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.

Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived graciously and with dignity.

Author Unknown

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 2nd August 2009

Tuesday 4 – St John Vianney, priest

Wednesday 5 – Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major

Thursday 6 – The Transfiguration of the Lord

Friday 7 – Sts Sixtus II, pope, and Companions, martyrs

Saturday 8 – St Dominic, priest

Sacred Heart Church

Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Monday Desmond Corrigan – 1st Anniversary

Tuesday Mary Shannon – 1st Anniversary

Thursday Hugh O’Kane – 1st Anniversary

First Anniversary Mass

On Friday 7th August there will be a Mass said in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh for the First Anniversary of the death of Patrick McCarney.

Baptisms

Callum Ryan Coyle, 8 Lammy Walk

Adam Joseph Gray, 16 The Fairways

Meabh Anne McVerry, 4 Drumannon Mews

Recent Deaths

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

Mary Woodhead

May she rest in peace.

Weddings

We congratulate the following couples who were married recently:

Catherine McNamee & Mark Hyland

Lisa McCaul & Kieran Gallagher

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

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

Owing to the death of his brother, Sean, in Canada, Monsignor Donnelly will not be visiting the sick and housebound this month. Fr Canning will visit the Brookmount Road area on Friday 7th August. He will visit the sick in the country areas, Hunter Crescent and Castle Street on Monday 10th August. Fr McDevitt will be visiting the sick on Monday and Tuesday of this week.

Parish Draw

The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 4th August after the Bingo in St Joseph’s Hall. Promoters are asked to bring their returns to the Hall at the usual times.

Questions People Ask

Q. What was the manna from heaven?

A. It was the food provided by God for the Israelites during the Exodus. The name means ‘What is this?’ It was described as white, powdery stuff, like hoarfrost. There were three important points about it. It was a gift from God: it demanded trusting God’s promise because people were instructed to gather only sufficient for each day: and it satisfied every taste as ‘it transformed itself into whatever each eater wished’ (Wis 16:21). The Gospel of John regards the manna as foreshadowing the Bread of Life offered by Jesus – a wonderful gift of God, taken on trust in Jesus’ words, and responding to every need.

Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine
Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

I would like to say thank you for your generous contribution made towards the Kenya fundraiser from the parishioners of Drumragh. The money was greatly appreciated and was used for various things: sacks of food for the orphanage; school text books and exercise books; new desk and benches for the classroom; new sets of bunk beds for the children sleeping on the floor and most importantly for medical bills for sick children, with 100 children also being tested for HIV/AIDS.

Many thanks

Amanda McCaffrey

Readers for August

6 pm – Betty Sweeney
8.30 am – Michele Rafferty
9.45 am – Cathal Murray
11 am – Áine Hackett
12.30 pm – Gráinne & Eoin McGread.

MONASTIC EXPERIENCE

Weekend for Women

Carmelite Monastery, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.
Single women interested in finding our more about a Carmelite Monastic Vocation are invited to join in our life of prayer, liturgy and work for the weekend 28th - 30th August.

Preferred age 25 – 45.

For more information visit our website: www.carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie

email: contact@ carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie or write to: Prioress, Carmelite

Monastery, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

Zipline Across the Lagan for Children in Crossfire
Children in Crossfire need 100 people on September 19th to zip 1,000 feet across the River Lagan 140 feet up at 40 mph, this is a truly thrilling and safe experience, a challenge for everyone. For more details and an application form, please telephone 028 7126 9898 or email: events@childrenincrossfire.org.

Prayer for Priests

We ask for your prayers

for the following priests this week:

Sunday 2nd August - Fr Patrick McGoldrick
Monday 3rd August – Fr James McGonagle
Tuesday 4th August – Fr James McGrory
Wednesday 5th August – Fr All Priests
Thursday 6th August – Fr Edward McGuinness
Friday 7th August – Fr Kevin McKenna
Saturday 8th August – Fr Sean McKenna

N.I. Blood Transfusion Service

The next blood donation sessions will be held in

South West College, Omagh Campus on:

Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, Friday 14th August

@ 1.30 pm – 4 pm & 5.30 pm – 8 pm.

Please come along, you could save a life!

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of

Deceased Members of the Derry Diocesan Society:

Mary Campbell, Dromore Road
Evelyn Corrigan, Eastview Terrace
Jean Sharkey, Crocknageeragh Road
Maurice Healy, Garrison
Mary Batey (McGoldrick), Erganagh Road, Castlederg
Kathleen Pancott, Brookmount Crescent
Martin Logue, Drumquin
Kathleen McCann, Brookfield Close
Ned Glavin, Derry
Kathleen Glavin, Derry
Benny McCausland, Dergmoney Heights
Neil McKenny, Dromore
Maura McGinn, Dublin Road
Bridie Donaghy, Crossmaglen
Maureen McCauley, O’Connor Terrace
Thomas Gribben, Bellaghy

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

Omagh St Enda’s GAC

Omagh St Enda’s are running a Gaelic Summer Camp at Healy Park from Mon 24th August to Wed 26th from 10 am to 1 pm for boys and girls aged 6-14 years. The registration fee is £10 and forms can be obtained from any of the club coaches. Everyone welcome! Bingo continues as usual every Thursday at Healy Park with a mammoth £4000 in prize money.

Words of Wisdom

“During my second year of nursing school our professor gave us a quiz. I breezed through the questions until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was a joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Before the class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our grade. "Absolutely," the professor said. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say hello." I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.” ~ Joanne C. Jones

Organist Wanted

Organist required to play in the Sacred Heart Church for Saturday night mass at 6 pm. For further information, please contact Finola on 8225 0537 or 0773 154 0414; Anita on 079 2286 8732 or Siobhan on 0787 321 6778.

Eucharistic Ministers for August
Vigil Mass – Tony McBride, Brid McCavert, Louise Kirwan, Maura Cox, Catherine Mimnagh, Mary Ellen McSorley; 8.30 am – Sean Rodgers, Conrad Darcy, Sinead Slevin; 9.45 am – Peter McCormick, Seamus Sheridan, Shirley Norris, Maureen Miley; 11 am – Willie Galbraith, Johanna Gallagher, Marie Conway, John McGread, Jeanette Fox; 12.30 pm – Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracy Nugent, Ann Pearson, Geraldine Quinn; 10 am Drumragh – Niall Colgan, Anita Hackett.

Collectors for August
6.00 pm – Michael Brogan, Liam Grugan, Eugene Duffy; 8.30 am – John Breslin, Gerard Turbitt, Patrick Slevin; 9.45 am – Hugh Ward, Eamon Campbell, Dan Campbell, JF Doyle, Eamon McClorey, Francis Bradley; 11 am – Michael McGirr, Dermot Groogan, Sean Lynam, Joe Mulryan, Jim Joe Campbell; 12.30 pm – Anthony Higgins, Francis McCrory, Thomas Logue.

Counters for August
Daniel Campbell, John Doherty, Kathleen Fox, John McGale, Marie McGirr, Eugene McGrade, Gerard McSorley, Mary Teague.

National Grandparents Pilgrimage

Sunday 13th September 2009

Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo

Chief Celebrant: Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland
Guest Singers: Fr. Liam Lawton & Dana

Children's Prayer Appeal: Invitation to all Grandchildren to write a prayer for their Grandparents. All prayers will be blessed at the pilgrimage.

Choral singing by Mayo School of Music Youth Choir, Cill Aodáin Choral Society & Our Lady’s Choir, Castlebar

2.00pm - Anointing of the Sick with music and song

3.00pm - Pilgrimage Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration

Email: info@nationalgrandparentspilgrimage.com

Youth 2000 Summer Festival

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly
Thursday 13th August – Sunday 16th August 2009
Young People Aged 16 – 35

This is a lively 4 day festival with workshops, concert, inspiring talks, great music and prayer. And plenty of time for relaxing, chilling out and meeting new people! During the festival, you can get some spiritual R&R, meet other young Catholics in the same boat and give your faith a boost. It will take place near the ruins of Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly. There are FREE buses from various locations around the country. The theme for the festival is “Know that the Living God is with You" Jos 3:10. For more information call 0792 909 5820 or check the website www.youth2000.ie.

Summer Safety Tips

1. Never leave children unattended in or near the water. Use approved life vests, also known as personal flotation devices (PFDs), on boats, docks, and around deep or swift water.
2. Make sure children always wear a helmet and protective elbow and knee pads when riding a bicycle or scooter, Heeley’s, rollerblading or skateboarding.
3. Protect children from excessive exposure to sun -- especially from 12 noon. to 4 p.m. Use a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
4. Supervise children whenever they use play equipment such as making sure children stay clear of the front and back of swings while in use.
5. Keep children away from areas where any lawn mowers are being used.

6. Never allow children to ride on mowers.

7. Know the plants in your garden and teach your child not to pick or eat anything without first checking with an adult.
8 . Keep children from playing near barbecues and bonfires and always have water present when fire is involved. Only adults should use lighter fluid.
9.Strap children in a properly fitting seat belt, car seat or booster seat when travelling by car or aeroplane.
10.BE SAFE THIS SUMMER AND HAVE FUN!!

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Tue 9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000
Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers

All other classes and weekly events have now finished for the summer period.

Omagh Independent Advice Centre
Omagh Independent Advice Centre offers a free and confidential advice service to anyone in financial difficulty on all aspects of debt or any associated financial problem. If you would like to speak to someone about your financial difficulties, please contact Michele on 028 8224 3252.