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The Pope’s Intentions for September
General: That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to the growth of unity among all Christians, for whom the Lord prayed at the Last Supper.
Missionary: That following Christ joyfully, all missionaries may know how to overcome the difficulties they meet in everyday life.
This Week’s Calendar
Week beginning Sunday 9 September
Friday 14 – The Triumph of the Cross. The discovery of the True Cross is dated to 14 September 320. On 13 September 335 the churches on Calvary were dedicated and the cross that St Helena discovered was venerated there the next day. The annual commemoration of that event has been celebrated since, in praise of the redemption won for us by Christ.
Saturday 15 – Our Lady of Sorrows
Questions people ask
Q. Wasn’t it a contradiction of his own teaching when Jesus said that his followers should hate their own parents and family members?
A. In the language that Jesus spoke it was customary to express ideas in very black or white terms with no middle shade in-between. The passage to which you refer is a very stark way of expressing the priority of commitment that a follower of Jesus might have to make. In this instance the word translated as hating should not be understood in the sense of disliking or despising, but it means having sufficient detachment even from loved ones to be free to follow the call of the Lord.laugh wouldn’t attract many followers!
Another Angle - A costly love
They tell of a man speaking after the death of his daughter. From before she was born, she cost them, they prepared her room, got her clothes, fed her, schooled her. When she started driving, the car and insurance cost. She broke a limb, and that cost them. She went to Third Level and that really cost. Her whole life was in front of her when the young woman died. Their last expense as a couple was her funeral. As he remarked; ‘our daughter hasn’t cost us since, but we would gladly give everything we have, just to have her back.’ The point is, anything that is alive costs us something. Thank God your family, your community, your church is in need of your giving. Only something living does cost – if it is dead; it doesn’t need your gifts.
We understand instinctively that things cost. Some can unfortunately know the price of everything but the value of nothing. But on the whole people are hungry to give their lives to something more important than themselves. It is a fact of life, not only that everything costs us something, but that, in our better moments, we are even eager to pay the cost. And so we need to ask of each other; how much do you love and what will you give?
Fr Tom Cox, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine
Mass Intentions - Sacred Heart Church 7.30pm Mass
Monday – Cissie Campbell – 1st Anniversary
Baptisms
Peter Daniel Wallace – 67 Tattyreagh Road
Cara Lily Kerlin – 51 Corradina Road
Ryan James Starrs – 141 Doogary Road
Ellie Robinson 30 Glenholm Park Belfast
Weddings
Two become one in a life long commitment to each other. We sincerely congratulate.
Michael Teague & Ann Quinn
Oliver Boyle & Caroline Mullin
Glenn Purdy & Selina Kelly who were married recently.
May the grace of the sacrament remain with them throughout their lives.
Drumragh Church cleaners for September
Brian McKenna, Susan McNally, Ann Kelly
Altar Society Rota
September: Mrs Kathleen Winters 82246582
Words of Wisdom…..
Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.
Visitation of Sick and Housebound
Fr Canning will visit the sick in the Derry Road area on Monday 10th September and he will visit the Sick in the Brookmount area on Thursday 13th September.
Polish Mass
The Tuesday evening Mass (7.30pm) will be celebrated in Polish. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr , Chaplain to the Polish Community in Northern Ireland. All are welcome.
Omagh Prayer Guidance Team
Week of Guided Prayer
9th -14th September
Pastoral Centre, Brook St. Omagh @ 7pm
There are a few places still available for those interested in experiencing a week of guided prayer.
To book please contact The Parish Office
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group Omagh
Day of Praise, Prayer and Discussion
“You Shall be my Witnesses”
Theme: Step out In Faith
Speaker: Tom McNulty
Venue: St Coulmba’s Pastoral Centre, Brook Street Omagh
Date Saturday 15th September 2007
Time 10.30am (Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 10am)
St Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society Meeting
Monday 10th September after 10am Mass in Pastoral Centre.
Omagh Community Youth Choir
Auditions for membership of Omagh Community Youth Choir for 2007/2008 will
be held at 1st Omagh Presbyterian Church, Rowan Hall, Dublin Rd, Omagh on
Sunday 9th September 2007 at 3pm. Applicants must be Year 12 or above and
application forms can be completed at the audition.
A Service of Thanksgiving
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Ulster Project will be held today Sunday 9th at 3pm in Cappagh Church on the Gortin Road (Turn left after Coronation Cottages). A wreath will be placed on the grave of the former Project Director Mr Edmund Wiltshire.
Line Dancing
Every Thursday Evening
8.30pm
New Class for Children / Absolute Beginners
7.30 – 8.30pm
Everyone Welcome.
Precious Life
Urgent Pro – Life Petition
A motion has been tabled in the Assembly opposing Health Department Guidelines which will make abortion widely available in Northern Ireland. Precious Life has launched a Petition Postcard for the public to sign and send to their local Assembly members, calling on them to vote in support of this Pro-Life motion. To order free Campaign Postcards please contact Precious Life 028 9027 8484.
The Colmcille Club
The Colmcille club re-opens on Tuesday 11th September at 3pm in St Joseph’s Hall. The Rural Link Community Transport Bus will collect members at the usual time. New members welcome.
Pioneer Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Pioneers will resume on Thursday 13th September in St Joseph’s Hall at 8.15pm. New members welcome.
Omaha Comhaltas Classes Registration
Registration is on Thursday 13th September in St Joseph’s Hall from 6 – 7pm.
Music classes will resume after Registration from 7-8pm.
Tuition available in: Whistle Fiddle, Bango and Mandolin. Tutors are Aishling Campbell and Nuala McBride.
The Fee is £30.00 for a 12 week course. Tuition fees payable in advance.
There is a family discount available for three or more family members.
Comhaltas membership fees: Adult £8.00, Child £4.00, Family £14.00.
Gortnagarn Old Tyme Dancing Class
Dance Classes resume on Tuesday 11th September in Strathroy Coumminty Centreat 8’OClock. Everyone Welcome. Tutors Ken and Isobel.
Indian Sponsored Children
The annual sponsorship money (£60) is now due and can be paid to Phil Mullan 82247289 or Una McMaugh 85548070. Many more deprived children wait the opportunity of an education if you can help please call the above.
Our annual sponsored walk takes place on Sunday 30th September at 2pm from Fintona to Eskra. Please join us if you can.
Wave Trauma Centre Omagh
Come and join us for a fun night out at our
Table Quiz
in The Village Inn Killyclogher on
Thursday 13th September @ 9pm. Sharp
£10 per table
Maximum of five people to a team.
Tattyreagh GAC
Tattyreagh GAC official opening and blessing of new complex October 7th by Nickey Brennan and Bishop Edward Daly.Any local business people who wish to purchase sponsorship signs to be displayed around the pitches for this date ,please contact Gerry McGinn or Sean Gormley.
Tommy Fleming; Dún Uladh are proud to announce that “The Voice of Ireland” Tommy Fleming will Play Dún Uladh on Saturday 3rd November. Tickets for this concert will be available form the Dún Uladh Box Office, priced £21. Tel 028 8224 2777.
Drumragh Sarsfields
Sports Day
Sunday 9th September 2.00-6.00pm at Clanabogan Pitch
Fancy Dress Parade (1st prize £20)
Bouncy Castle / races/ side shows/Penalty kick
Face painting
Pony Rides
Fun Bowls and much more…
Come along and enjoy this fun, family day out.
Omagh Traditional Dancing Club
Set Dancing classes resume in Dun Uladh Heritage Centre, Carrickmore Road, Omagh on 10th September.
New youth classes for children/young adults commences 7.00pm (for 6 weeks initially); Adult beginners 8.00pm; late class 9.30pm.
All welcome. No experience necessary. Tutor: Marie Garrity
Accord - Pre Marriage Courses
2007
October 26th & 27th, November 23rd & 24th, December 7th & 8th
2008
January 25th & 26th, February 22nd & 23rd, April 4th & 5th, April 25th & 26th,
May 23rd & 24th, June 13th & 14th
Application forms available from Parish Office or apply to:
The Secretary
ACCORD
Mount Saint Columba Pastoral Centre
48 Brook Street
Omagh
BT78 5HD
Tel: 028 82242439
Email: accordomagh@btopenworld.com
Pathway to Prayer’ – Adult Faith Development
What? An opportunity to explore the Old and New Testaments, Liturgy, Creative Expression, Centering Prayer
When? Mondays from 7.30pm – 9.30pm (One – Year Course)
Starting? 1 October 2007
Where? Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry
Cost? £160 for the full year. Deposit £40
Details? The Secretary @ Tel: 02871351233
Readers
Volunteers required to read at the 10am weekday Masses in Sacred Heart Church.
Contact the Parish Office 82242092.
Divine Mercy Prayer Group
First Sunday of every month
At 3pm
St Mary’s Church Killyclogher
This is open prayer group and all are welcome to come and pray
Drumragh Parish Draw – List of Winners for September 2007
£2,000 – – Joan McLaren – 6 Clontarf Drive
- Promoter – Philomena McNamee
£1,000 – – Jeannette Darlington – 45 Centenary Park
- Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning
£500 – – Kathleen McGale – c/o promoter
- Promoter – G Quinn
£250 – – Charles Grugan – c/o promoter
- Promoter – K McEnhill
£100 – – Maise McCrory – Centenary Park
- Promoter – Kevin McCrory
£100 – – Mick Donnelly – Dromore Glassing
- Promoter – Kevin McCrory
£100 – – D Carron – c/o promoter
- Promoter – Philomena McNamee
£100 – – Bernadette Maguire – 31 Brookmount Heights
- Promoter – Raymond McNally
£100 – – Maggie Quinn – Maggie Quinn
- Promoter – 15 Tattykeel Road
£100 – – Nuala McColgan – 59 Meelmore Drive
- Promoter – Tommy Sharkey
£100 – – Rosaleen McCullagh – 13 Gortrush Park
- Promoter – Mary Haughey
£100 – – Ben & Carol Quinn – 15 Gortmore Drive
- Promoter – Carmel Tierney
£100 – – Gerry McGonigle - Sunningdale
- Promoter – Seamus Haigney
£100 – – Alice McLaughlin
- Promoter – John Lagan
Promoter’s £100 Prize – Mae Maguire – 46 Corradinna Road
Please Note: The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 2nd October 2007.
Eucharistic Ministers for September
6.00pm Tony McBride, Louise Kirwin, Maura Cox, Catherine Mimnagh
Elizabeth O'Boyle,
8.30am John O'Neill, Finnula Quinn, Joan Conaghan,
9.45am Joe McElholm, Susan McCanney, Mary Tierney, Kevin Miley
11.00am Paula McCann, Roisin McKenny, Elizabeth Broderick
Deirdre Timoney, Mary Donaghy, Collette Breslin
12.30pm Kathleen Winters, Mary Donaghy, Chrissie Kelly
10am Drumragh Bridie McElroy
Collectors for September
8:30am Gerry Broderick, Fursey Mullan, Peter Haughey, Billy Henry
9:45am A.K. Kelly, Sean Mullan, Eugene Turbett, Patrick Devlin, Raymond McGoldrick, John Rafferty, John O'Neill, Eugene Lynam
11:00am Aidan Quinn, Robert Colton, Pat McGartland, Kevin McCrory, James Murray
12:30pm Patrick Conway, Francis Laird, Sean McNamee, John Lagan, Dermot O'Kane
6.00pm Vigil Pat McCanny, James A. Devlin, Cathal Cullen, Aidan Lilly, Thomas McElroy, Colm McLaughlin
Counters for September
Tommy Bradley, Michael Donnelly, John Doyle, Hubert Logue, Kevin McCrory, John McNally, Kathleen McNally, John Meyler, Dominic Pinto, Seamus Sheridan, Leo Turbitt
Please Note
IMPORTANT NOTICE - RE: WEDDING BOOKINGS
If you have phoned the Parish Office since February to make a wedding booking or know anyone that has done so it is urgent that you contact the office again to re-confirm booking.
Notice regarding Baptism
We are not permitted to baptise children from another Parish without the expressed permission of the Parish Priest of that Parish. All requirements for baptism in the home parish must be completed before we carry out the baptism
Sunday and Weekday Readers
We are looking for volunteers to read at Sunday and weekday Masses in Sacred Heart Church.
Sundays – 6pm Vigil, Sunday 8.30am, 9.45am, 11 am and 12.30pm
Weekdays 8am, 10am and 7.30pm
Practice will be given beforehand.
Please contact the Parish office giving name, address, telephone number and preferred mass time.
Offertory Procession
Volunteers requested for offertory procession in the Sacred Heart Church.
Two people for each offertory procession.
Masses - 6pm Vigil, Sunday 11am and 12.30pm. Contact parish office giving name, address, telephone number and preferred mass time.
Disabled Parking, St Joseph’s Hall Grounds
We would ask the general public to please observe disabled parking spaces at the hall at all times, weekdays and Sundays. Any car parking in these spaces should display a disabled sticker.
Please Note: Volunteer Cleaners Urgently to help clean Sacred Heart Church. Please contact the Parish Office.
Looking for a Religious gift?
Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc available in St Joseph’s Book Shop. Open Saturdays 10.30am - 4pm.
Drumragh Parish Online
Why not visit our website – www.drumraghparish.com. Tell your friends and relatives about it. Details of parish news and events are updated weekly.
Notices for Weekly Bulletin
If you wish to submit an article for this bulletin please do so, either by post to the Parish Secretary, 48 Brook Street; by fax to 8225 2149; by email to info@drumraghparish.com. Articles cannot be accepted after the Wednesday evening Deadline. Please do not call to give articles by telephone. Notes relating to the Church and articles relating to Parish events and functions will always be given priority, and other material, such as local charity events will be accepted, space providing.
Planning a wedding?
Why not log on to www.gettingmarried.ie ?
You’ll find details and suggestions for your big day: choosing your vows, preparing the church, choosing a ring, etc.
Wedding Music
Female Soloist available to sing at Weddings and Funerals in Omagh and surrounding areas, call Louise Kirwan on 0773 424 8359.
Viewprint
In Memoriam Cards
Omagh
For further information or to request catalogue
Telephone: 028 8224 5754
The charism of YOUTH 2000 is to lead young people, through prayer and instruction before the Blessed sacrament, to a personal encounter and ever-deepening union of heart and mind with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ.
GOALS OF YOUTH 2000
• To promote devotion to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist through a worldwide network of youth gathered in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
• To promote a devotion to Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, especially through the rosary
• To promote fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Church and the Magisterium.
Catechism Course
Adult Studies in the Adult Catechism is an ongoing programme in the Parish. It is an home based part time study and participants meet fortnightly in the Pastoral Centre to pray and share (this is optional). This programme is a special opportunity to update their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the faith. Anyone interested, contact the parish office for further details.
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
The Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Thursday night in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15pm – 9.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Give time to Prayer
Come along to the Youth 2000 Prayer Group who meet every Tuesday night in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15pm – 9.30pm. Everyone welcome.
PILGRIMAGES FOR 2007
GROUP ORGANISER: PADDY MCGOWAN
ACCOMPANIED BY A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR AND A JOE WALSH REPRESENTATIVE
13 SEPTEMBER 2007 LOURDES
EX-DUBLIN 7 NIGHTS
20 OCTOBER 2007 MEDJUGORIE
EX-DUBLIN 7 NIGHTS
For information only: Paddy McGowan, 20 Sunnycrest Gardens, Omagh. Telephone 8224 4450
Tour Operator: Joe Walsh Tours, 8/11 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Telephone 003531 2410800
St Joseph’s Hall
ST JOSEPH’S HALL
COUNTRY LEGEND GENE WATSON & HIS FAREWELL BAND
With special guest
QUEEN OF COUNTRY PHILOMENA BEGLEY & COUNTRY HARMONY
on Saturday 13th October
Tickets on sale at Top News, News at Six and St. Joseph’s Hall Phone 07753936701
Kellie’s Aerobics / Fitball
Kellie’s Aerobics Class continues in St Joseph’s Hall on Monday nights at 7.15 pm. Now including ‘The Fitball’ as part of the toning component of her class. Balls are supplied in limited numbers. If you own a ball, bring it along. Everyone welcome!
Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing
Commences – St Joseph’s Hall Saturday 8th September 1.45pm – 3.15pm.
Cappagh Parish Centre 11.00am – 12.45pm.
Ballet Class
Ballet Class in St Joseph’s Hall every Thursday at 4.30pm. Contact Tracey Cassidy on 07719446194
Coffee Mornings in St Joseph’s Hall
Wednesdays @ 10.30 am
Tea, Coffee & Homemade Scones Served
Everyone Welcome
Parties
Room for Hire
St Joseph’s Hall
For further details call Tommy on 07753 936701
ST EUGENE’S HALL, CLANABOGAN
OUTSIDE EVENTS
Knockmoyle Hall
Irish speaking Workshop coming soon.
Are you interested in learning some Irish, and Prayers in Irish?
Contact: 07870576034
Aerobics
In the Station Centre
Every Tuesday and Thursday nights
From 8 to 9pm
Everyone welcome. For more information Tel: 82259411
Music available for weddings.
07867621661.
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