Sunday 8th November 2009

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Jesus said to his disciples: "This poor widow has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury". Today we judge the importance of things by how much they cost. And we also judge the importance of people by how wealthy they are. Jesus gives us a different way of judging, namely by how generous a person is. Generosity is one of the best signs of how free people are within themselves because the greatest freedom is to love with our whole hearts. So many things block that freedom in us, particularly our need to protect our possessions and to increase them. In the person of the poor widow, Jesus gives us the example of complete freedom. This week we are invited to practise this freedom in our homes and in our community by giving time and attention to one another. We are also asked to give to those in need in our world. How free are you to be generous?

HANDWRITING ON THE WALL

A weary mother returned from the store, Lugging groceries through the kitchen door.

Awaiting her arrival was her 8 year old son, Anxious to relate what his younger brother had done.

"While I was out playing and Dad was on a call, T.J. took his crayons and wrote on the wall!

It's on the new paper you just hung in the den. I told him you'd be mad at having to do it again.”

She let out a moan and furrowed her brow, "Where is your little brother right now?"

She emptied her arms and with a purposeful stride, She marched to his room where he had gone to hide.

She called his full name as she entered his room. He trembled with fear- he knew that meant doom!

For the next ten minutes, she ranted and raved About the expensive wallpaper and how she had saved.

Lamenting all the work it would take to repair, She condemned his actions and total lack of care.

The more she scolded, the madder she got, Then stomped from his room, totally distraught!

She headed for the den to confirm her fears. When she saw the wall, her eyes flooded with tears.

The message she read pierced her soul with a dart. It said, "I love Mommy," surrounded by a heart.

Well, the wallpaper remained, just as she found it, With an empty picture frame hung to surround it.

A reminder to her, and indeed to all, Take time to read the handwriting on the wall

- Author Unknown

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 8th November 2009

Monday 9 – The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Tuesday 10 – St Leo the Great, pope and doctor of the Church
Wednesday 11 – St Martin of Tours, bishop
Thursday 12 – St Josaphat, bishop and martyr
Saturday 14 – St Laurence O’Toole, bishop

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Mon Rita Hunter – Month’s Mind

Tue Kieran McClaren – Month’s Mind

Thur Polish Mass

Fri Matt McCann – Month’s Mind

Baptisms

Shauna Louise Murray, 18 Mullawhinney Road, Fintona
Erin Teresa Loughran, 29 Lambrook Heights
Niamh Ellen Sharkey, 75 Blackfort Road
Joseph Brendan Taggart-Martin, 148 Clanabogan Road

Recent Weddings

We congratulate the follwing couple who married here recently:

Ann Fleming & Brian McMenamin

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

Recent Deaths

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

Cyril Duffy

Madeleine Noble

May they rest in peace.

Annual Service for the Commemoration of the Dead

The annual Service for the Commemoration of the Dead takes place next Sunday (15th November) at 6 pm, remembering all those from this parish who have died in the past year. The service consists of prayer, scripture readings and hymns and lasts around 40 minutes. A candle is lit for each of the deceased and this is given to a family member to take home at the end of the service. All parishioners welcome.

St Joseph’s Ladies Club

For “Party Looks and Pretty Cuts” come to a demonstration of Cut, Colour and Style by Hair Depot in St Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 11th November at 8.15 pm. Wine reception and supper £5. Donations to Down Syndrome Support Group. Please support this worthy cause.

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society
The Diocesan Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 8th November in Nazareth House, 174 Bishop Street, Derry. It will commence with the celebration of Mass at 3 pm. All members are invited to attend.

Pioneer Association
The next Pioneer Meeting will be in St Joseph’s Hall on Monday 9th November at 8 pm. Please note change of date. The Regional Meeting will be in St Joseph’s Hall on Thursday 19th November at 8 pm. All members are asked to attend.

Holy Communion to the Housebound

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

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 8th November – Fr Joseph Gormley
Monday 9th November – Fr Eamon Graham
Tuesday 10th November – For All Priests
Wednesday 11th November – Fr Karl Haan
Thursday 12th November – Fr Eugene Hasson
Friday 13th November – Bishop Seamus Hegarty
Saturday 14th November – Fr John Irwin

Ulster Project 2010

Those wishing to be part of the 2010 project should apply by 12 pm this Friday (1) for leaders, to Fr. Mullan, Drumquin; (2) for those aged 15 in 2010, to the Parish Office.

Omagh X Factor Singing Competition
Heat One takes place on Friday 13th November, Heat Two on Saturday 21st November, with the Grand Final on Friday 27th November. All shows begin at 7 pm. Come along and help the judges choose who goes through to the Final. Admission and voting card £5.

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners – November 2009

£2,000 – Mary Mongan, 1 Milestone Way. Promoter – Fr Canning; £1,000 –Peter McElroy, 1 Lambrook Gardens. Promoter – Eileen McElroy; £500 – Mary Toal, 126 Doogary Road. Promoter – Jean McCrystal; £250 –Patrick Quinn, 19 Crocknageeragh Road. Promoter – Francis Quinn; £100 – Una Kelly, 73 Cannondale. Promoter – Carmel Tierney; £100 – Fr Gerard Mongan, 1 Milestone Way. Promoter – Fr Canning; £100 – Terry McGale, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Kate McGale; £100 –Teresa Devlin, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Claire Bradley; £100 – Kathleen Cox, 90 Culmore Park. Promoter – Mary McGlone; £100 – C Stonebank, 19 Centenary Park. Promoter – Carol Stonebank; £100 – Fox Family, 5 Tattykeel Road. Promoter – Mary Bradley; £100 – Eileen Quinn, 8 Tamlaght Road. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £100 – K Wilson, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Anne Williamson; £100 – James McCann, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Jim McGread; Promoter’s £100 Prize: Kevin McEnhill, 11 Culmore Mews.
Please Note: The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 1st December 2009.

Children in Crossfire Advent Campaign

Children in Crossfire are launching their 2009 Advent campaign in Omagh (Drumragh) Parish, the proceeds from which will help vulnerable children and young people in Ethiopia and Tanzania. We are recruiting volunteers to help us distribute boxes at masses on the weekends of 21st / 22nd and 28th / 29th November, and to help us collect and count donations after Advent. If you would like to volunteer, then please call (028) 7126 9898, or email mark.mcmahon @childrenincrossfire.org.

Omagh Charismatic Group Invite You to
A Day of Renewal
Saturday 21st November @ 9 am
Speaker: Frances Hogan
“Declare You Are For God!”
Mellon Country Inn, Omagh
Celebration of the Eucharist 4.30 pm
Cost £20 (includes lunch & tea and coffee on arrival)
Call 028 8224 2092 to book
(office hours only)

SVdP Annual Sale of Work
Saturday 5th December 2009
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

2 pm - 8 pm

All donations for Sale of Work to be left in St Vincent de Paul Shop on Castle Street, Donations of bric-a-brac, books, small items of furniture, nearly new toys, plants and home bakes to be left in St Joseph’s Hall on morning of sale.

Drumragh Feis 2009

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Sunday 8th November

9.00am – Under 7 and 8, under 9 and 10
2.15pm – Under 5 and 6, Under 18 and over 18, Under 11 and 12, Under 13, Under 15 and U.16 - Enquiries Mary Baxter – 07808763185

Clanabogan Drama Circle Presents

Three Plays

St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan

Sunday 8th November @ 8pm

Three very different 1 act plays, providing a great night’s entertainment -

Admission £5

Omagh St Enda’s GAC

Well done to the U16s who won the Championship last week. Gaelic Start continues every Saturday morning at the CBS Sports Hall from 10 am - 11.30pm. All P1, P2 and P3 boys and their parents are welcome to come along and join in on the fun. Feedback has been tremendous. Bingo continues every Thursday at 9 pm at Healy Park with £4,000 in prize money every week.

Home-Start

Local charity Home-Start, who support young families in Omagh, are holding a Jumble Sale in South West College on Saturday 5th December from 10 am. Anyone who wishes to donate good quality items can call 8224 0902 for collection or drop off between 9.30 - 2.00 at Macca Resource Centre, 21a Knockshee Pk by Wednesday 2nd December.

Parish Dance

A Dance will be held in Killyclogher Parish Centre on Friday 13th November 2009. Music is by Country Cousins. Dancing is from 10 pm and refreshments will be served.

Grand Charity Concert

in aid of Rural Link Community Transport

Featuring Joe Moore, Anthony McBrien, Sinead Taggart, Boxcar Brian,
Kim Dickinson and Jason McGilligan

Thursday 12th November 2009

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Show starts 8pm

Tickets £10 from Top News Georges Street

Music Master, Foundry Lane or Xclusive Gifts and Accessories, 32 High St Omagh

O’Neill’s School of Ballet Dancing
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Begins Thursday 5th November @ 4.30 pm
Call 0752 2373 022

St Joseph’s Hall
Timetable of Events
Mon 10.30 am Coffee Morning
6.00 pm Iyengar Yoga
7.00 pm Aerobics
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 4.30 pm O’Neill’s School of Ballet Dancing
7.30 pm Bowls
8.00 pm Line Dancing
Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing