Sunday 7th September 2008

The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

‘O that today you would listen to his voice. Harden not your hearts!’

From a spiritual point of view, hardness of heart is one of the worst things that can happen to anyone. To adopt a hardhearted attitude is to maim oneself. A hard heart can’t feel, can’t respond, can’t love. A hard heart can’t experience joy. A hard heart is a closed heart. A soft heart, on the other hand, is a blessing. A soft heart can receive and can respond. It can be saddened but it can also be deliriously happy. Softened by the rain of God’s grace, and warmed by the sun of his love, the human heart can be turned from a desert into a garden.

My Place

I don’t know how to say it,
But somehow it seems to me
That maybe we are stationed
Where God wants us to be;
That the little place I’m filling
Is the reason for my birth,
And just to do the work I do,
He sent me down to earth.
And, since God knows and understands
All things of land and sea,
I fancy that He placed me here,
Just where He wanted me to be.

Anonymous

Mass Intentions
Sacred Heart Church 7.30 Mass

Tuesday Tommy Moore – 1st Anniversary

Friday Paul McGale – 1st Anniversary

Week beginning Sunday 7th September
This Week’s Saints
Monday 8 – The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Tuesday 9 – St Ciaran, abbot.
Friday 12 – The Holy Name of Mary. Also, St Ailbe, bishop.
Saturday 13 – St John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church.

Baptisms
Joshua Paul Kernan, 34 Drumbawn, Enniskillen
Grace Amanda Finlayson, 140 Castle Road, Bedford
Sean Charles O’Donnell, 16 Beltany Grove

Weddings
We congratulate the following couples who married here recently:

Sarah McGale & Domhnall Carlin
Emma McCrory & Daniel McGowan
Pauline Green & Ronan Harte

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

Recent Deaths
We sympathise with the family of the following who died recently:
Mary Laird
May she rest in peace.

Parish Representatives Needed
We are still appealing for more Parish Representatives to help with the distribution of envelopes next year in the following areas:

Drumannon Grove / Rise / View
Gortmore Home
Gortrush Park
Hunter Crescent
Lambrook Heights
Rylands Cottages / Tamlaght Mews

If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office and leave your name, telephone number, and the area most suitable for you. Your help will be very much appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - HOME-START,

Home Start, Omagh District is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families who are experiencing stress. It is available to families who have at least one child under 5 years of age. Volunteers all have parenting skills and understand the stresses and strains involved in bringing up a young family. They make a commitment to visit regularly one or two families in the family’s own home. We are currently recruiting volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering, please contact our office at Unit 1, Market Street Arcade, Omagh or by telephoning 028 82 240902.

Parish Draw Winners September 2008

£2,000 – Betty Baxter, Tullycunny Road. Promoter – Philomena McNamee;

£1,000 – Patricia McEnhill, Ballygowans. Promoter – Phil McGuigan;

£500 – Roisin McElarnie, Carnmoney Road, Belfast. Promoter – Charlie McLaughlin;

£250 – Gerard McCusker, 40 Centenary Park. Promoter – Ron Oddy;

£100 – Kathleen Goligy, 14 Drumragh View. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning;

£100 – Teresa McGarvey, 30 Dromore Road. Promoter – Joe Mulryan;

£100 – Nicola Kilpatrick, 42 Gortmore Gardens. Promoter – Jean McCrystal;

£100 – Paul Gormley, 6 Brookmount Heights. Promoter – Bernie Gormley;

£100 – Br Larry Ennis, Kevlin Road. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning;

£100 – Eugene Sheridan, 12 Sperrin Close. Promoter – Margaret Sheridan;

£100 – Anne McCann, 12 Gortmore Park. Promoter – Annie Williamson;

£100 – Laurence Taggart, 14 Gortrush Park. Promoter – Teresa McCance;

£100 – Pat Loughran, 29 Tattysallagh Road. Promoter – Madeline Donnelly;

£100 – Dominic Gallagher, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Geraldine Gallagher;

Promoter’s £100 Prize – Raymond McNally

Please Note: The next Parish Draw will be held on Tuesday 7th October 2008.

St Joseph’s Hall

Mon 10.30am - Coffee Morning
6.00pm - Iyengar Yoga
7.15pm - Kellie Aerobics/ Fitball
Tues 3.00pm - Colmcille Club
9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000
Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers
6.00pm - Baxter School of Dancing
8.00pm - Ladies Club
Thur 4.00pm - Ballet Dancing
7.00pm - Traditional Music Class
7.30pm - Bowls
8.30pm - Line Dancing
Sat 1.45pm - Groogan O’Doherty Class

Coming Soon to St Joseph’s Hall

KINGS OF COUNTRY

Featuring: Roly Daniels, Jim Ed Brown, Stonewall Jackson, Vernon Oxford, Frank McCaffrey & Robert Mizzell!
Friday 31st October 2008
More Details Available Soon

Colmcille Club
This club re-opens on Tuesday 9th September at 3 pm in St Joseph’s Hall. The bus will collect members at the usual time. New members welcome.

St Joseph’s Ladies Club
This club is re-opening on Wednesday 10th September at 8.15 pm in St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh. New members welcome.

Clanabogan Youth Club
The Club will hold its A.G.M. on Thursday 11th September in St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan at 8 pm. All parents intending to send their children (Year 4 upwards) to the club this year are invited to attend.

Clanabogan Bowls
Every Wednesday Night @ 8 pm
New Members Welcome

Pioneers
The Pioneer monthly meeting takes place on the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be on Thursday 11th September at 8.15 pm. New members will be very welcome.

“Keep Baby Katie McCann Awake Campaign”
A Night At The Races
Friday 12th September
Weigh Inn Bar, Kevlin Road @ 8 pm
Please Support Baby Katie & Come Along!

Interested in developing your faith ?
Thornhill Centre has a number of courses starting soon. Prayer in daily life – Saint Paul – Liturgy – Theology/Spirituality – For further details contact the Centre at 7135 1233.

Romania Project - Sacred Heart College
Chantelle McAleer would like to thank the businesses of Omagh and beyond for their kind donations to the Charity Dance & Draw which was held in the I.N.F. Ballroom on 29th August. She would also like to thank the staff of the I.N.F. and the Tower Restaurant for their help in the organization of the event and everyone else who supported it. A total of £3,000 was raised.

St. Joseph’s Prayer Group Invite
Anyone who wishes to spend 1 hour in Community, Friendship & Prayer
Wednesday Nights @ 8.10pm
Christian Brothers Oratory, Kevlin Road
~ Everybody welcome ~

Omagh Comhaltas
Classes will recommence on Friday 26th September at 7 pm in St Colmcille’s P.S. Brook Street. Registration will take place on Friday 19th September from 7 – 8.30 pm.

Omagh Boys and Girls Club
The Youth Club recommences for all programmes from Monday 8th September 2008. Contact Dympna for any further information, telephone 82 243772.

Omagh Traditional Dancing Club
Set dancing classes resume in Dun Uladh Heritage Centre, Omagh on Monday 8th September 2008. Adult beginners’ class 8 pm; Main class 9.30 pm. Tutor is Marie Garrity. No partner required. Children’s class resumes Monday 15th September at 7 pm.

Drumragh Sarsfields G.A.C.
Saturday 6th September
Barbecue & Dance @ Clanabogan Pitch
Food Served from 8.30 pm in Marquee
Sunday 7th September
Family Fun Day

Ulster Project
There will be a Service of Thanksgiving in St Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle on Sunday 7th September at 3 pm. Current and past participants and friends of the project are all welcome.

Car Boot Sale in Asda Car Park

Sunday 14th September @ 9am

Clanabogan Drama Circle A.G.M.
Monday 8th September@ 8 pm
St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan

Coffee Morning
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
The Coffee Morning will now take place on Monday mornings at 10.30 am, due to the booking schedule in the hall. The first Coffee Morning will take place on Monday 8th September. The Committee would like to thank everyone for their continuing support.

8 Week Yoga Course
St. Joseph's Hall
Commencing Monday 8th September
6.00 - 7.30pm - £40 or £6 drop in
New Members Welcome
Tel Frances 8167 9743 or 0793 318 4513