19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 8th August 2010

The Strength of a Man

The strength of a man isn’t seen in the width of his shoulders;
It’s seen in the width of his arms that circle you.
The strength of a man isn’t in the deep tone of his voice;
It’s in the gentle words he whispers.
The strength of a man isn’t how many friends he has;
It’s how good a friend he is with his kids.
The strength of a man isn’t in how respected he is at work;
It’s in how he’s respected he is at home.
The strength of a man isn’t in how hard he hits;
It’s in how tender he touches.
The strength of a man isn’t in how many women he has loved;
It’s in how he can be true to one woman.
The strength of a man isn’t in the weight he can lift;
It’s in the burdens he can carry.

Jacqueline Marie Griffiths

Saints of the Week
Week Beginning Sunday 8th August

Monday 9 – St Teresa Benedict of the Cross, virgin and martyr, Patron of Europe.
Tuesday 10 – St Lawrence, deacon and martyr
Wednesday 11 – St Clare, virgin
Thursday 12 – St Jane Frances de Chantal, religious; St Muredach, bishop; St Attracta, virgin; St Lelia, virgin.
Friday 13 – Sts Pontian, pope and Hippolytus, priest, martyrs; St Fachtna, bishop
Saturday 14 – St Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr

Baptisms
Aine Rose Campbell, 52 Tattykeel Road
Matt Bernard Gallagher, 34 Falskey Road

Recent Deaths

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

Baby Cillian Richard McGuire

Patricia McCaffrey

May they rest in peace.

Weddings

We congratulate the following couples who were married here recently:

Bronwyn Montague & Paul McLaughlin

Shona O’Kane & Paul Murphy

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

Prayer for Priests
We ask for your prayers for the following priests this week:
Sunday 8th August – For All Priests
Monday 9th August – Fr Con McLaughlin
Tuesday 10th August – Fr George McLaughlin
Wednesday 11th August – Fr Patrick McLaughlin
Thursday 12th August – Fr Peter McLaughlin
Friday 13th August – Fr Stephen McLaughlin
Saturday 14th August – Fr Ignatius McQuillan

Holy Communion to Sick & Housebound
The Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound who have requested it, next Sunday, 15th August, after 9.45am Mass and 11am Mass and after 10 am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh.

Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
Micheál McGavigan, a student for the Diocese who is in the Parish for the month of August, is organising a Parish 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg. There are still a few seats left. It leaves on Tuesday 10th August 2010, and returns on Thursday 12th August. The cost is £60 stg, including bus, boat and admission to the island. To book, call the parish office on 8224 2092 on Monday and leave your name and number.

Omagh Bomb 12th Anniversary Memorial Service
A short service of prayer and reflection will be held on Sunday 15th August 2010 at 3.00 pm in the Memorial Garden. The service is anticipated to last no longer than 45 minutes. Refreshments will be served following the service in the Omagh Library, a short walk from the garden.

Questions people ask

Q. What is meant by the Prosperity Gospel?

A. This is a misleading concept of God’s blessing promulgated especially by American television evangelists. They claim that handing your life over to Jesus guarantees the earthly blessings of prosperity, success and health. But what of people who do not experience such so-called blessings? We are told that they are being punished for their sins, perhaps for the sins of ancestors in the family tree. This Prosperity Gospel or Cadillac Christianity is a contradiction of the teaching of Jesus who declared the blessedness of the poor, powerless and persecuted.

Courtesy of Fr Silvester O’Flynn, Intercom Magazine

Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

Pilgrimage to Lourdes
13th September 2010
Hotel Jeanne D’Arc
4 Nights Full Board
£499 per person inclusive
Group Organiser – Paddy McGowan
Accompanied by a Spiritual Director & a Joe Walsh Tour Representative
All trips include coach transfer to departure airport from Omagh.
Contact 8224 4450

Clonmacnois Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Youth 2000 invites you to join them for their Summer Festival from 12th to 15th August 2010 in Clonmacnois, County Offaly. The dynamic programme for 16 -35 yr olds includes music, drama, prayer, talks, workshops, reconciliation and healing service, games and chill time. It is a donation only weekend, all you need to bring is a sleeping bag. Come along for a fantastic weekend filled with many new experiences. There will be free transport available, for pick-up points near you and for more information check out www.youth2000.ie or contact the National Office on 016753690 or for N.I. 07514820572.

Camino de Santiago de Compostela
Two seats have become available on a walking pilgrimage through the north west of Spain (17th - 24th August). The cost is £650. For more information please contact Micheál on 0790 067 5487.

Killyclogher Dance
Cappagh Parish Centre - Friday 13th August
Music by Cascades - Dancing from 10 pm
Supper Served - Everyone Welcome

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of Deceased Members of the Derry Diocesan Society:

Deceased Members
Jim Clarke, 1 Fairmount Road
Charlie Grugan, 40 Sunningdale
Sean McKenna, Sedannan. Omagh
Patricia Cassidy, 12 Randall Drive
Mark Doherty, Scotland
Mary Craig, 9 O’Kane Park
Mary Monaghan, 48 Gortrush Park

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

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners – August 2010

£2,000 – Geraldine O’Neill, 56 Claragh Road, Drumquin. Promoter – Mary Bradley;
£1,000 – Frank McCanny, c/o 2 Cannondale. Promoter – Carmel Tierney;
£500 – Mary Greenfield, 10 Starrs Crescent. Promoter – Clare McKeown;
£250 – Susan Moore, Clanabogan Road. Promoter – Carol Stonebank;
£100 – Helen Lowe, 2 Brookmount Rise. Promoter – Joe Mulryan;
£100 – Madeline McGurk, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Catherine McGale;
£100 – Sean Drumm, 14 Pinefield Court. Promoter – Philomena McNamee;
£100 – Christina Morris, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Jackie McDermott;
£100 –Mary Kelly, 65 King Street, Newcastle. Promoter – Jean McCrystal;
£100 – Hugh Colton, 194 Clanabogan Road. Promoter – Ann Colton;
£100 – Rosemary McAnena, 11 Main Street, Mountfield. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning;
£100 – Gerard Sharkey, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Tommy Sharkey;
£100 – Brian Breen, Corbo Road, Eskra. Promoter – Babs Barrett;
£100 – Dympna Devine, 18 Gortmore Gardens. Promoter – Jean McCrystal;
Promoter’s £100 Prize: Claire Grugan, 117 Brookmount Road.

Please Note: The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 7th September 2010.

Exciting news of a new Dementia Café coming to Omagh!

Would you be interested in providing a few hours to help in your local Community! We would love to hear from you - if you could story tell, recite poetry, play music of any sort, have a knowledge in gardening, cooking etc? For further information please contact Yvonne McAvoy (Dementia Support Manager) 028 8224 0826.

Omagh St Enda's GAC

Omagh St Enda's play Dromore this Sunday 8th August in Healy Park at 2.15 pm (Reserves) and 3.45 pm (Seniors). Omagh St Enda’s Gaelic Football Summer Camp for boys and girls aged 4 years to 14 years old will take place from Monday 16th to Thursday 19th August. The Camp fee is £15 per child which also includes a hoody and wristband. In attendance will be our own Tyrone senior players, a number of our senior players and Tyrone minor players. Registration forms can be obtained from any youth coach or at our Clubrooms. Bingo continues every Thursday at Healy Park at 9 pm with £4000 in prize money.

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 in the Advice Centre on 028 8224 3252.