This Week’s Calendar
Week beginning Sunday 4th November
Tuesday 6 – All the Saints of Ireland
Wednesday 7 – St Willibrord, missionary
Saturday 10 – St Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Questions people ask
Q. What is meant by the soul?
A. In a religious sense, the soul is the invisible, immortal element by which a human being is made in the image and likeness of God. The soul is not a material or physical part of the body but the spiritual principle which makes a person to be a person, on a level of life above all other forms of life. The soul is not formed biologically by parents but is created directly by God. Hence we respect the absolute sacredness of human life. The soul does not perish at the death of the body but is destined for unending life.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Another Angle - Coping With God
Coping with God is difficult. The problem is: he’s too loving – by human standards, that is. We’re all for love when it’s to our advantage. We’re all for love for those we like. But that’s not good enough. God created those we hate, fear, despise, and avoid. He created them just as he created us. He called them too by name from their mother’s womb.
Today’s reading from the Book of Wisdom (11:22-12:2) tells us as much: For you love all things that exist, and detest none of the things that you have made (11:24). If God loves some of the ‘things’ that we hate, one of us must be wrong.
That ‘awe-full’ reading goes further. Incredibly, it tells us that God overlooks our sins so that we may repent (11:23). He turns a blind eye to sin! Is that the God you were taught to believe in? Was it not God the Punisher? The Just One who punishes every sin? The One who keeps his eye on you, rather than the One who can’t take his eyes off you for sheer love?
Let us bask in God’s love. Soak up his mercy. Then face life as he does: with total love.
Fr Tom Cahill - Courtesy of Intercom Magazine

Mass Intentions
Sacred Heart Church 7.30pm Mass
Mon Elizabeth Kirwan – Month’s Mind
Tue Sister Francis Paul – Month’s Mind
Wed Michael Kearns – Month’s Mind
Thur Walter Pancott – Month’s Mind
Fri Meta Chesters – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms
Matthew Peter Thompson, 1 Loughview Cottages
Orla Beth Mackey, 26 Coolnagard View
Ronan Joseph Bresnahan, 7 Kevlin Grove
Aoibheann Cliodhna Kelly, 9 Drumannon Rise
Daithi Anthony Ronald Brogan, 2 Hampton Court Mews, Monkstown, Co Antrim
Caoimhe Bernadette McCann, 46 Hunters Crescent
Abbie Lee McCann, 68 O’Kane Park

Deaths
We sympathise with the families of the following who have died recently:
Roisin McSherry
Thomas Given
May they rest in peace.

Annual Service for the Dead
The Annual service for all those who died during the last twelve months will be held on Sunday 18th November at 6 pm in the Sacred Heart Church.

Forty Hours Devotion
There is a Forty Hours Devotion in the Sacred Heart Church this weekend. It will continue after 12.30 pm Mass and end with Devotions at 6 pm.

Ministers of the Word
We are updating the Parish records for Sunday readers. Please contact the Parish Office on 8224 2092 to confirm your mass time and preferred month.

Cleaners for Drumragh Church
The cleaners for St Mary’s Church, Drumragh for the month of November are Helen Barrett, Kathleen Barrett, Louise Kirwan and Marie Campbell.

Church Cleaning Group - Sacred Heart Church
There will be a meeting for the cleaners on Tuesday 6th November after 10 am Mass in the usual venue. Full attendance is requested.

Parish Draw
The next Parish Draw takes place on Tuesday 6th November after the bingo in St Joseph’s Hall. All promoters are asked to bring their returns to the hall between 7 and 9 pm.

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society - John Paul II Branch
The monthly meeting of the Society will take place on Monday 5th November after 10 am Mass in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street, Omagh. New members are always welcome.

Polish Mass
Fr Maruisz Debrowski sends the following message to the Polish Community:
13 listopada o godzinie 19.30 w kosciele Sacred Heart w Omagh zostanie odprawiona Msza sw. w jezyku polskim. Od godz. 18.30 bedzie mozliwosc przystapienia do Sakramentu Pokuty i Pojednania. Msza bedzie sprawowana regularnie w kazdy 2-gi wtorek miesiaca.
Zapraszamy wszystkich Polaków z Omagh i okolicy.

Mass for Deceased Teachers
The Mass for Deceased Teachers of the Diocese will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane on Monday 12th November at 7.30 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers for November
6.00 pm – Jackie Convey, Tony McGarvey, Mary McLaughlin, Mary Toal, Moira Sharpe;
8.30 am – Kay Clarke, Peggy Tierney;
9.45 am – Aidan Quinn, Jean McGowan, Anne Mullan;
11 am – Gerald McCarney, Regina Gormley, Kathleen McMahon, Geralyn McCusker, Siobhán Taggart;
12.30 pm – Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracey Nugent, Ann Pearson;
10 am Drumragh – Aidan Campbell, Ann Doherty.

Collectors for November
6.00 pm – Eugene Duffy, Joe O’Donnell, Liam Grugan, Michael Brogan;
8.30 am – John Breslin, Gerard Turbitt, Liam Nugent, Michael Gilheaney,Patrick Slevin, J L George;
9.45 am - Michael Colton, Liam McGrath, Thomas McGuigan, J F Doyle, Eamon Campbell, Dan Campbell, Hugh Ward, Francis Bradley;
11.00 am –Dermot Groogan, Joe Mulryan, Michael McGirr, Jim Joe Campbell, John McDonnell ;
12.30 pm – B Brown, Anthony Higgins, Francis McCrory, Thomas Logue.

Counters for November
Daniel Campbell, James Cunningham, John Doherty, Kathleen Fox, Marie McGirr, Eugene McGread, Gerard McSorley, Mary Quinn, Pat Vaugh, John McGale.

Readers for November
Vigil Mass – Bernadette Doherty;
8.30 am – Pauline Breen;
9.45 am – Tom Timoney;
11 am – Maura Gallagher;
12.30 pm – M. Louise Winters.

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

Drumragh Parish Online
Why not visit our website – www.drumraghparish.com. Tell your friends and relatives about it. Details of parish news and events are updated weekly. If any Parish Group wishes to promote their group or any related activity on the Parish website, please pass on the information to the Parish Secretary.

Notices for Weekly Bulletin
If you wish to submit an article for this bulletin please do so, either by post to the Parish Secretary, 48 Brook Street; by fax to 8225 2149; by email to info@drumraghparish.com. Articles cannot be accepted after the Wednesday evening Deadline. Please do not call to give articles by telephone. Notes relating to the Church and articles relating to Parish events and functions will always be given priority, and other material, such as local charity events will be accepted, space providing.

Planning a wedding?
Why not log on to www.gettingmarried.ie ?
You’ll find details and suggestions for your big day: choosing your vows, preparing the church, choosing a ring, etc.

Wedding Music
Female Soloist available to sing at Weddings and Funerals in Omagh and surrounding areas, call Louise Kirwan on 0773 424 8359.

Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
The Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Thursday night in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15pm – 9.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Give time to Prayer
Come along to the Youth 2000 Prayer Group who meet every Tuesday night in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15pm – 9.30pm. Everyone welcome.

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
7.00 - 8.00pm - Traditional Music class
7.30pm - Bowls
8.30pm - Line Dancing
Sat 1.45pm - Groogan O’Doherty Class

Coming Soon to St Joseph’s Hall
Collin Raye
Saturday 24th November 2007
Support Act – Justin McGurk
Tickets £21 on sale at Top News, News at Six and St. Joseph’s Hall
Phone 07753936701

Pioneer Meeting
There will be a Pioneer Meeting in St Joseph’s Hall on Thursday 8th November at 8.15 pm.

Mc Conomy School Of Irish Dancing, Derry.
Commencing classes in St Joseph's Hall, Omagh
From Saturday 3rd November, 11:00am - 12:30pm.
All Welcome - Age 3+
Contact Tara on 07784487508

Kellie’s Aerobics / Fitball
Kellie’s Aerobics Class continues in St Joseph’s Hall on Monday nights at 7.15 pm. Now including ‘The Fitball’ as part of the toning component of her class. Balls are supplied in limited numbers. If you own a ball, bring it along. Everyone welcome!

Ballet Class
Ballet Class in St Joseph’s Hall every Thursday at 4.30pm. Contact Tracey Cassidy on 07719446194

Line Dancing
Every Thursday Evening @ 8.30 pm
New Class for Children / Absolute Beginners @ 7.30 – 8.30 pm
Everyone Welcome

Coffee Mornings in St Joseph’s Hall
Wednesdays @ 10.30 am
Tea, Coffee & Homemade Scones Served
Everyone Welcome

Parties
Room for Hire
St Joseph’s Hall
For further details call Tommy on 07753 936701


St Eugene’s Hall

Outside Events

St Vincent de Paul “Sale of Work”
Our Annual Sale of Work will be held on Saturday 10th November in St Josephs Hall between 2.30pm and 8pm. We would be grateful for any donated bric-a-brac to be left in the Thrift Shop, Castle Street. Cakes to be left in St Joseph’s Hall after 12 noon on Saturday 10th November.

Greenhill Cemetery
A Service of Remembrance for those buried in Greenhill Cemetery will take place in Christ the King Church today (Sunday) at 7 pm.

Support Missionary Work
Used mobile phones can be recycled by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart to support their care programme for AIDS orphans in South Africa. Recycling helps the environment. Phones, without the charger, can be posted to Mobile Phone Recycling, MSC Mission Support Centre, P.O. Box 23, Western Road, Cork.

BE MY PARENT
National Adoption Week 5-12 November hopes to raise awareness of children in our own communities who need a family for life through adoption. If you or some one you know is interested in adoption please contact the Family Placement Team, Community Service Department, Omagh Tel: 028 82835114 in strictest confidence for further information.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Public Information Meeting
Pastoral Centre, Brook Street, Omagh
Wednesday 7th November @ 8.30 pm
Speakers from A.A., Al Anon & Medical Profession
Tea and Refreshments Afterwards
All Members of the Public Welcome

Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau
The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. For further information contact the Bureau at Knock, Co Mayo. Telephone 00353 94 9375 960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com.

Derry Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2008
Led by Bishop Francis Lagan, DD
150th Anniversary of Apparitions at the Grotto
16th – 21st July 2008
Fare: £449 stg, inclusive of flights, full board accommodation, airport taxes, insurance, coach transfers. Fare may be paid by installments. Booking forms are available in the Parish Office and from the Pilgrimage Secretary.

Pilgrims Who Are Sick
Particular care is given to those who are sick or in need of care. Please contact the Pilgrimage Secretary for a special booking form if you are in need of care or over the age of 80 years.

Helping Those Who Are Sick
If you are 18 years or over and would like to be a member of the Lourdes Hospitalité Team as a Doctor, Nurse, Carer, Pusher of Wheelchairs, please contact us for further details.

Youth Team
If you would like to be a member of the Diocesan Lourdes Youth Team, which accompanies those who are in need, please contact is for more details.
Any Queries
The Secretary
PILGRIMAGE OFFICE
164 Bishop Street
Derry
BT48 6UJ
Opening Hours: Tuesday 11 am – 2 pm
Thursday 11 am – 2 pm
Saturday 11 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4 pm.
Telephone: 028 7126 0293

Ulster Project 2008
Ulster Project 2008 will seek to introduce teenagers from the four main churches of Cappagh and Drumragh to one another during bonding sessions locally from January to June. This is followed by a month in America with church organisations and families there. Your 15th birthday should occur during 2008. Application forms are available from the parish office from 5th November and should be returned by noon on November 16th.