23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 5th September 2010

Dear God
So far today I have done all right
I haven’t gossiped
I haven’t lost my temper
I haven’t been greedy, grumpy
nasty, selfish or overindulgent
I am thankful for that!
But in a few minutes, Lord
I am going to get out of this bed
And from then on,
I’m going to need a lot
more help.
Amen

Saints of the Week
Week Beginning Sunday 5th September
Wednesday 8 – The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday 9 – St Ciaran, abbot

Sacred Heart Church

Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Mon Mass for the Deceased Members of the DDS

Tue Mary Craig – 1st Anniversary

Wed Daniel Joe McGrath – 1st Anniversary

Thur Polish Mass

Fri Thomas Doran – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms
Andrew Ethan Kovacs, 57 Castleview Park
Anabelle Niamh Bennett, 36 Ballantrae Road, Liverpool
Rachel Bella Albuquerque, 2 Lambrook Way
Oisin Thomas Devine, 49D Shannony Road, Douglas Bridge
Pearse Michael Kelly, 50 Circular Road

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

Sunday 5th September – Fr Seamus O’Kane
Monday 6th September – Fr Arthur O’Reilly
Tuesday 7th September – For All Priests
Wednesday 8th September – Fr Desmond Polke
Thursday 9th September – Fr Michael Porter
Friday 10th September – Fr Anthony Quinn
Saturday 11th September – For All Priests

Polish Mass
The next Polish Mass will be in the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday 9th September at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

St Joseph’s Prayer Group
Our Group is moving back to the Christian Brothers School Oratory on Wednesday 8th September. The Prayer meeting begins at 8.15 pm.

Bluegrass Music
The Parish welcomes the “Mighty Gospel Inspirations” from Durham, North Carolina, here for the Bluegrass Festival at the Ulster American Folk Park, to the Sacred Heart Church this weekend. They will be our choir for the 9.45 am Mass.

Parish Draw
The next Parish Draw will be on Tuesday 7th September after the Bingo in St Joseph’s Hall. All promoters are asked to bring their returns to the hall at the usual times.

Visitation of the Sick

Fr Canning will visit the sick in the country and Castle Street areas on Thursday 9th September and in the Brookmount Road and Hunter Crescent areas on Friday 10th September.

Romanian Trip Collection
On 21st October ten girls from the Sacred Heart College will be travelling to Romania to offer their assistance in an orphanage and baby clinic. Whilst there, the girls will provide essential medical and baby supplies that will be financed through various fund-raising activities. The girls are covering their own travel and accommodation costs. A collection for this appeal will take place after all Masses on 11th and 12th September. Your support for this worthy cause will be greatly appreciated.

Grandparents’ Pilgrimage

The 4th National Grandparents' Pilgrimage will take place at The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock on Sunday 12th September. Anointing of the Sick will be at 2pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Special guest singers are Michael English, Dana and Chloe Coyle. For further information, visit the website www.catholicgrandparents association.com or telephone 00 353 98 24877.

St Joseph’s Bowling Club
St Joseph’s Bowling Club is now in its 20th year. In the past year the club has been able to secure four new mats and some accessories. There are also new sets of bowls, of various sizes, some to suit children. The committee of the club is sending out an open invitation to any parishioner to come and try their hand at the sport. Beginners are very welcome. One-to-one tuition is still available free of charge this Thursday at 7.30 pm.

Volunteering for Samaritans can change someone’s life!
Information Evening
Tuesday 7th September @ 7.30 pm
Silver Birch Hotel, Omagh
Come along and find out about our work.
Everyone welcome!

Walk to Mass Rock
There is a ‘Walk to mass at the Mass Rock' organised for today (Sunday). It will take off at All Saints Primary School, Tattysallagh at 2 pm. Mass will be officiated by Fr. Brian O'Kane at 3 pm at the Mass Rock. Donations will be collected in aid of Fr. Brian O'Kane's new chapel in his parish of the Divine Mercy in Ndola, Zambia. Parking will be available at the school and Joe Barrett's garage. Toilets will be available at the school and the Mass Rock. A mini-bus will be available for those unable to walk the distance. Refreshments will be available at the Mass Rock.

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society
There will be a monthly meeting of St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society, John Paul II Branch, after 10 am Mass on Monday 6th September. It will take place in the Pastoral Centre Brook Street.

The Colmcille Club
This club reopens on Thursday 7th September in St Joseph’s Hall at 3 pm. The bus will collect members at the usual time. New members are welcome to join this club

St Joseph’s Ladies’ Club
This club reopens on Wednesday 8th September in St Joseph’s Hall at 8.15 pm. New members welcome.

Pioneer Meeting
The Pioneer Meeting will take place in St Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 8th September at 8.15 pm. All other meetings will be on the usual second Thursday of the month. New members will be welcome.

Stagefright Theatre Company Presents
“Don’t Tell The Wife”
by Sam Cree
A Hilarious, Uproarious Comedy
St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan – Sunday 5th September
St Joseph’s Hall – Friday 10th September
Everyone Welcome – Admission £5

Killyclogher Dance
Parish Centre, Killyclogher
Friday 10th September Music by Country Legends
Dancing from 10 pm – Supper Served
Everyone welcome

Society of Vincent de Paul
English Language Class recommences on Wednesday 15th September at 9.30 am in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street, Omagh. The class lasts for two hours and all are welcome to this free class. All abilities are catered for in small groups.

6 Week Yoga Course @ St Josephs Hall
Starts Mon 13th September @ 6 pm - 7.30 pm
Contact Frances 028 8167 9743 or 0793 318 4513
email- yogacam@gmail.com

Pilates Class
Basic Mat Work
Begins Monday 13th September @ 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Hall (Beneath Sacred Heart Church)
Enquiries & Enrolment, contact Rosie on 8224 2974

Set Dancing in M.C.C.A. (Mullaghmore)
Wednesday 15th September @ 8 pm
Tutor – Sheila Gormley

Killyclogher Old Tyme Dancing Class
Parish Centre, Killyclogher
Begins Tuesday 7th September @ 8.30 pm
Tutors – Pat & Mary Moohan

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

Omagh St Enda's GAC

BIG MONSTER BINGO returns to Healy Park next Thursday 9th September at 9 pm with £7,000 in prize money. This includes three £1,000 houses and three £500 houses. The Seniors are through to the Semi-final of the Championship, where they will play Carrickmore.

A Course Designed to Change Your Perspective on Life..
Become .. Assertive, Confident, Empowered… To deal with the challenges in life!
Tuesday 7th September @ 7 pm
Care for Cancer Centre, Omagh
Call 028 8224 6599 to book your place.

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

Coffee Morning resumes on Monday 6th September in St Joseph’s Hall after 10 am Mass. All welcome. Fresh Scones Served!