Sunday 4th April 2010

Easter Sunday 2010

“They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” Mary of Magdala said, “and we don’t know where they have put him.” On the first Easter morning there was a sense of excitement among the disciples but it was mixed with anxiety and fear. They didn’t know what was happening but they knew that something was. As we celebrate our Easter we can know exactly what has happened. However we can be so familiar with this wonderful truth that we may have little if any excitement about it. It was not the soldiers who took the body of Jesus from the tomb but rather the power of God. And where God has put Jesus is into our hearts, our minds, our company with one another, above us, below us, all around us. The deepest reality of our lives has been changed forever by what happened today and Jesus is risen and living among us in our homes and in our faith community. We need to attend to him there.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Easter Garden

We are all familiar with and love the tradition of the crib in our Catholic faith. In recent years many parishes have introduced a Lenten Garden which transforms into an Easter Garden. Our garden here in the Sacred Heart Church is situated at St Joseph’s side altar. It began as a little desert to illustrate Luke’s Gospel (4:1-13) for the first Sunday of Lent, The Temptations of Jesus. During Lent the garden continued to capture the theme of each Sunday Gospel through symbols and gradual growth. So it became a visible space to help all of us reflect on the meaning of life and the resurrection through the miracle of God’s creation. On this Easter Day, when we look at the Garden we see the full transformation as it is now fully alive. As we gaze at the beauty of the garden our eyes are drawn to look at the empty tomb and discern the presence of the Risen Lord among us.

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.” Psalm 118

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Tuesday Mass for the Deceased Members of the DDS

Thursday Polish Mass

Friday Kathleen Kearns – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

Kayleigh Marie Gilligan, New York

Alex Ignatius Peace, 7 Drumragh Road

Ellie Louise McKenna, 16 Bracken Vale

Emma McKenna, 5 Coolnagard Glen

Recent Deaths

We sympathise with the families of the following who died recently:

Bridget McCrumlish

James Gormley

Kathleen Geehan

Brian McLaughlin.

May they rest in peace.

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 4th April – Fr Patrick McLaughlin

Monday 5th April – Fr Peter McLaughlin

Tuesday 6th April – Fr Stephen McLaughlin

Wednesday 7th April – Fr Ignatius McQuillan

Thursday 8th April – Fr Peter Madden

Friday 9th April – Fr Anthony Mailey

Saturday 10th April – Fr Eamon Martin

Parish Notes

Please note there are no Devotions today or next Sunday and there will be no 8 am Mass this week. The Parish Office will be closed on the Monday and Tuesday of Easter Week, re-opening on Wednesday 7th April.

Parish Draw

Please note the change in date of the next Parish Draw.

It will now take place on Tuesday 13th April.

Attention All Parish Representatives

We appeal to all remaining Parish Representatives to collect their envelopes from the Parish Office on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th April between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm. The new envelope year begins on Sunday 11th April so it is important that people receive their box of envelopes by then. Our thanks go these representatives who give of their time so generously every year to assist in this task.

Divine Mercy Mass

There will be a Divine Mercy Mass on

Sunday 11th April at 3 pm in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher.

All welcome.

Visitation of the Sick

Fr Canning’s sick will be attended in the country areas on Monday 12th April. The sick on the Brookmount Road area and Hunter Crescent will be attended on Thursday 15th April.

Questions people ask

Q. Why isn’t there a set date for Easter as for Christmas? Wouldn’t it be much more practical for arranging school terms, holidays, etc.?

A. We celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox, that is, 21st March. This ancient tradition developed from the Jewish Passover. By taking account of the cycle of the sun and the phase of the moon, the resurrection is connected to the entire universe. It points to the exalted position of Jesus Christ, the Beginning and the End, to whom all time belongs and all creation. Having a set date for Easter might be practical, but we need reminders that there is more to life and religion than practical planning.

Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM CapFr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine

A Deeper Understanding of Jesus in the Gospels

Have you ever wanted to find out more about the Gospels and what they tell us of Jesus? Then this study group is for you! The study group will meet in the Pastoral Centre, Omagh for five Mondays for about one hour each evening. The first session starts on Monday 19th April at 8.15 pm. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome.

First Holy Communion Dates

Sunday 25th April 2010 – St Colmcille’s P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm
Sunday 9th May 2010 – St Conor’s P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm
Sunday 16th May 2010 – Loreto P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm; All Saint’s P.S. and Sacred Heart P.S. in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh @ 10 am
Sunday 23rd May 2010 – Integrated P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm

Mr Seamus Kerrigan RIP

A Special Mass will be held to celebrate the life and contribution made to the people of Omagh and surrounding districts, by the late Mr Seamus Kerrigan, ‘The Master’. Mass will take place on Sunday 11th April at 3.00pm in the Sacred Heart Church, followed by a social evening immediately after in St Joseph’s Hall Omagh. All are welcome.

Drumragh Sarsfields

There will be an Easter Camp on Easter Monday and Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm each day at Clanabogan Pitch. It costs £10 per child with £20 maximum charge per family. All welcome.

Due to the huge success of the Flower Arranging Class, we are planning to run another one in the autumn and a Flower Demonstration Show in November. Thanks to Collette Maguire and to all who took part.

Clash of the Clans – Forget Club, Forget County - This is Family! Drumragh Sarsfields GFC introduces the first Toolbox.ie ‘Clash of the Clans’ - a competition to crown the best ‘footballing families’. The competition is to take place between 11th and 31st July. Games will be played on a half-pitch basis with teams of 7 players and 3 subs. For more information and rules please contact Terry Keyes on 07908 473 342 or email terry_keyes@yahoo.co.uk.

Sacred Heart College, Omagh - Post 16 Information Evening

Tuesday 20th April 2010 from 7.30 pm in lower Assembly Hall.

Students thinking of studying AS and A2 subjects are very welcome.

Loreto Grammar School, Omagh - Post 16 Information Evening

Wednesday 14th April 2010

Opening Address 7.30pm

Students and their parents/guardians will have an opportunity to:

• Consult with subject teachers on our broad range of Post 16 courses for 2010/12.

• Gain information about Key Skills which offer additional qualifications in Application of Number, Communication, Improving Own Learning and Performance, Information & Communications Technology at Level 3 and COPE - Certificate of Personal Effectiveness which develops personal and employability skills.

Loreto Grammar School promotes choice at Post 16, meeting the requirements of the Entitlement Framework and is a member of the Omagh Learning Community.

Parish Dance

Easter Monday
5th April 2010
Music by Country Legends
Dancing from 10 pm – 12.30 am

Killyclogher Parish Dance
Parish Centre
Friday 9th April 2010
Music by The Lakelanders
Dancing from 10 pm
Supper Served
Everyone Welcome

Looking for a Religious gift?
Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc available in
St Joseph’s Book Shop.
Open Saturdays 10.30am - 4 pm.

Omagh St Enda's GAC
Bingo continues every Thursday at 9 pm in Healy Park with £4,000 in prize money, including the usual £1,000 house and two £500 houses. The lotto jackpot is now £5,000. There is entertainment in the club on Easter Sunday night. Everyone welcome!

Omagh Independent Advice Centre

We offer a free and confidential advice service to anyone in financial difficulty. If you would like to speak to someone about your financial difficulties, please contact Michele in the Advice Centre on 028 8224 3252. N.B: A telephone helpline will be in operation on Monday and Wednesday night from 7pm – 9pm to aid those struggling with debt. Call 028 8224 3252.

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Mon 10.30 am Coffee Morning
6.00 pm Iyengar Yoga

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 7.30 pm Bowls
8.00 pm Line Dancing

Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing

Contact Tommy on
07753 936 701