Sunday, 9th May 2010

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I leave you”. We are very conscious today of all the trouble there is in our world and yet peace is a longing in every heart. As Christians we have a great responsibility to work for peace in every way we can and in every situation where there is war or conflict. However, the peace that is Christ’s gift to us is much more than an absence of war or conflict. His peace, for which we also have a great responsibility, is about spreading joy and happiness in our homes and community. It is about practicing forgiveness so that the past is always left behind us. It is about creating an atmosphere in our homes and community in which each individual can feel at ease and be glad to be there. It is about letting Christ’s presence change us to the extent that, even in the midst of suffering and division, we can be a people who look to the radiant glory of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, during the Month of May

The practise of focusing on Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during the month of May dates back about 700 years. May is seen as the beginning of new life and the start of summer which makes this month a logical time for the celebrations of Mary, who as the mother of God brought new life to the world. The recitation of the Rosary, a May Altar and distribution and wearing of the miraculous medal are encouraged as devotion to Mary, especially during the month of May.

The word Rosary means Crown of Roses and the Holy Rosary is considered to be a perfect prayer as we meditate on the Story of Our Salvation by meditating on the Mysteries.

The Joyful Mysteries are said on Mondays and Saturdays, the Sorrowful on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Glorious on Wednesdays and Sundays and the Luminous or Mysteries of Light, which were added by Pope John Paul II in 2002, on Thursdays. The Holy Rosary is recited in the Sacred Heart Church before the 10am and 7.30pm Masses during the week.

The Church celebrates several Marian feasts during May. Pope Benedict XVI will visit Fatima this year to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima on 13th May. The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on 31st May.

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 9th May 2010

Monday 10 – St Comgall, abbot

Wednesday 12 – Sts Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs; St Pancras, martyr

Thursday 13 – Our Lady of Fatima

Friday 14 – St Matthias, Apostle

Saturday 15 – St Carthage, bishop

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Tue Alice Breslin – Month’s Mind

Wed Luke O’Neill – Month’s Mind

Thur Polish Mass

Fri Sean Óg McCarney – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

Eilish Teresa Hackett, 6 Crocknageeragh Road

Conor Raymond Fyffe, 68 Tattysallagh Road

Recent Deaths

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

Seamus Conlin

May he rest in peace.

Holy Communion to the Sick & Housebound
The Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound who have requested it, next Sunday (16th) after 9.45am Mass and 11am Mass and after 10am Mass in St Mary’s Church Drumragh.

Parish Notes
There will be no 8 am Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on the weeks beginning 17th and 24th May as some of the priests are going on retreat. It will resume on 31st May.
There will be a Day of Reflection for all Eucharistic Ministers on Saturday 22nd May in the Pastoral Centre, Omagh. It begins at 10.30 am and finishes at 1.00 pm. All Eucharistic Ministers are invited to attend.

Parish Retreat
There will be a retreat held here in the Parish from 31st May to 3rd June. It will be conducted by Sister Briege McKenna and Fr Kevin Scallon. More details later.

Reminder
Our Week of Guided Prayer will take place from Sunday 16th to 21st May at the Pastoral Centre, Omagh. If you are interested in participating in this week of guided prayer, please contact the Parish Office before 12 noon on Wednesday 12 May.

Prayer for Exam Time

Lord God, we earnestly pray to you at this time, when some of us are anxious about exams.
We ask you for your gifts of peace and calm, so that we can do our best.
We ask you for your help during these days, so that we can reap the rewards of our efforts and study over the years.
Help us to be true friends and a real support to others in the weeks ahead.
We give you the gift of our work, so that we can use our talents now and in the future in the service of your people.

Amen

A Deeper Understanding of Jesus in the Gospels
Have you ever wanted to find out more about the Gospels and what they tell us of Jesus? Then this study group is for you! The study group meets in the Pastoral Centre, Omagh on Monday evenings for about one hour. The next session is on Monday 10th May at 8.15 pm. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome.

Derry Diocesan Society

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

Thomas Mullin, 16 Crocknageeragh Road, Tattykeel
Joseph Bradley, 30 Cannonhill
Helen Barrett, Tattysallagh
Gerry Mulryan, 24 Shandon Park
Marie Higginbotham, 12 Starrs Crescent
Rose Scott, Sion Mills

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

St Joseph’s Ladies’ Club

“You don’t need a garden to garden!” Claire Rodgers is giving an illustrated talk on this theme in St Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 12th May at 8.15 pm. Admission is £3, which includes supper. Everyone welcome.

Pioneers

Any Primary Seven children who would consider becoming a Pioneer, their names will be taken up now. Contact 8224 2921, 8224 5710 or any member of the Pioneer Committee. Also anyone who would like to receive their Gold or Silver pins at this time, please contact the above numbers.

Meeting

Next meeting will take place in St Joseph’s Hall on Thursday 13th May at 8.15 pm. New members will be most welcome.

First Holy Communion Dates

Sunday 9th May 2010 – St Conor’s P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm
Sunday 16th May 2010 – Loreto P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm; All Saint’s P.S. and Sacred Heart P.S. in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh @ 10 am
Sunday 23rd May 2010 – Integrated P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners – May 2010

£2,000 – Bernie Mallon, 30 Gortmore Gardens. Promoter – Jean McCrystal; £1,000 – Sheila McCrory, 30 Tattysallagh Road. Promoter – Catherine McGale; £500 – Carmel Coyle, 66 Sperrin Park. Promoter – Carmel Tierney; £250 – May Garrity, 46 Sunningdale. Promoter – Seamus Haigney; £100 – Daniel McCrossan, 63 O’Kane Park. Promoter – Daniel McCrossan; £100 – P.J. McCanney, 11 Clanabogan Road. Promoter – Eileen McElroy; £100 – Sean Monteith, Ardmore Crescent. Promoter – Mary McGlone; £100 – Emma McGowan, 58 Sperrin Park. Promoter – Kevin McCrory; £100 – Kenny Weir, WW Tyres, Omagh. Promoter – Charlie McLaughlin; £100 – Lisa Hagan, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Marie Campbell; £100 – Briege Daly, 99 Killyclogher Road. Promoter – Geraldine McCarney; £100 – Kevin McGuigan, 19 Retreat Avenue, Killyclogher. Promoter – Brenda Meyler; £100 – Fionnuala Quinn, 5 Harmony Heights. Promoter – John O’Hagan; £100 – Tony McBride, 88 Culmore Park. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning; Promoter’s £100 Prize: Phil Mullan, 112 Kevlin Road
Please Note: The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 1st June 2010.

N.I. Blood Transfusion Service

The next blood donation sessions will take place in the First Presbyterian Church Hall, Omagh on Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th May from 1.30 pm to 4 pm and from 5.30 pm to 8 pm. Please come along – you could save a life!

Omagh St Enda's GAC

The club are holding their La Na gClub celebrations today (Sunday), starting with a parade from the bus depot at 10.30 am out to Healy Park for Mass at 11am. There is a fun packed programme of events organised all day and everyone in the parish is invited to come to Healy Park and enjoy the day’s celebrations. Bingo continues every Thursday at 9 pm with the Big Bingo returning on Thursday 20th May.

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 pm Line Dancing - Beginners
9.15 pm Regular Line Dancing Class
Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing

Contact Tommy on 07753 936 701

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Dominic Kirwan & Friends

Sunday 6th June 2010 @ 8pm

Ticket Price: £16.50

Featuring Colm Kirwan, Elaine Boyle, Gary Quinn & Sinead Taggart

Tickets available @ Top News and Music Master Foundry Lane, Omagh
Proceeds to Cancer Charities

Looking for a Religious gift?
Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc available in

St Joseph’s Book Shop.
Open Saturdays 10.30am - 4 pm.

Sacred Heart Church Book Rack

CTS Books Available at the Back of the Church.
Price £1.95