.Sunday 9th November 2008

The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Jesus answered the Jews: “Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up.” ‘But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body’. Buildings are a very important part of every aspect of human life. They provide shelter. They give dignity to people. They give people a place where they can feel at home. But when a building becomes more important than the people themselves it loses its meaning. In the practice of our Christian faith our buildings are also very important, and we are blessed to have so many beautiful places of worship in our communities as well as worldwide. But, beautiful and all as these might be, they have to be at the service of the dignity of every human person. Our churches have to be places where people can feel at home because of the care they experience there. That can only happen when we are working at building a community of care. And our homes have to be at the service of love for each person who lives there. That is true reverence for the presence of Christ.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

The Church of St John on the Lateran is 'Mother and Head of all the churches of the City and the World'. It is the cathedral church of the Bishop of Rome, and was called 'St John' alter the two monasteries once attached, dedicated to St John the Divine and St John the Baptist. It is however dedicated to the Most Holy Saviour.

Mass & Confession Times

Sacred Heart Church Sunday Mass Times

Vigil : Saturday 6.00 pm
Sunday : 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 12.30 pm

Devotions: Sunday @ 6 pm

St Mary’s Drumragh: Sunday at 10 am

Weekday Mass Times for this Week
Mon - Fri : 8am, 10 am & 7.30 pm
Saturday : 10.00 am

Confessions Times
Sacred Heart Church
Friday: 6.30 - 7.15 pm
Saturday : 10.30 - 12.30pm & 6.45pm

Year of St Paul

To celebrate the Year of St Paul, you are invited to a series of events in St Joseph’s Hall:

1. A Presentation on the Life Story of St Paul, followed by a Question and Answer session on the theme. Questions will be taken from the floor. The presentation begins at 8.15 pm on Monday 24th November 2008.

2. A second presentation on the Letters and Teachings of St Paul, with mime, song and prayer, followed by a similar question and answer session. This presentation begins at 8.15 pm on Monday 1st December 2008.

3. On Monday 8th December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a full length film about St Paul will be shown at 8.15 pm.

4. Of special interest to Primary School pupils and teachers is a short afternoon presentation on the Life of St Paul (especially compiled for the pupils of Years 5, 6 & 7) in St Joseph’s Hall with fun, drama and song. This presentation takes place on Monday 26th January 2009 at 2 pm.

5. During May of next year, we are arranging an Away-Day to St Patrick’s Island, Lough Derg. This day will have an ecumenical dimension to it. Details will be announced in the parish newsletter nearer the time.

6. Parish Eucharistic Celebrations will emphasise both the feast of the Conversion of St Paul on 25th January 2009 and the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul on 29th June 2009. It is hoped that all events will be enthusiastically supported.

McElhill & McGovern 1st Anniversary Mass

The Mass for the First Anniversary of the tragic deaths will take place in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday 14th November in the Sacred Heart Church. All welcome.

Mass Intentions Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm

Monday Willie Duddy – Month’s Mind

Wednesday Legion of Mary Deceased Members

Friday McElhill / McGovern Family

Baptisms

Amelia Andreanna Stachura, 2 Coolnagard View

Weddings

We congratulate the following couples who married here recently:

Una McGoldrick & Patrick O’Donnell

Roisin Prunty & Richard McDevitt

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

St Joseph’s Guides Mass

St. Joseph's Guides, Omagh, would like to extend a warm invitation to parishioners to attend their opening Mass on Sunday 16th November at 3.00pm in the Sacred Heart Church. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass and the Derry Diocesan Youth Choir will provide the music. Patricia Lewsley, the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People is speaking at a function afterwards.

Children in Crossfire

We are delighted to launch our new Advent Campaign. Advent is the season when we prepare for Christmas.Often our Christmas preparations focus on buying gifts for our families and those we love.This year through the Advent calendar there will be an opportunity to prepare for Christmas in a different way.Each day you will be able to contribute to Children in Crossfire and also get a short reflection to help focus on what Christmas is really about.The advent calendar boxes can be collected from this church next weekend and can be returned at Christmas. Call Children in Crossfire on 028 7126 9898.

Coffee Morning
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Monday Mornings
@ 10.30 am
All Welcome

Week beginning Sunday 9th November

This Week’s Saints

Monday 10 – St Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Tuesday 11 – St Martin of Tours, Bishop

Wednesday 12 – St Josaphat, bishop and martyr

Friday 14 – St Laurence O’Toole, Bishop

Saturday 15 – St Albert the Great, bishop and doctor of the Church

Mass for those who died in our hospitals during the past year will be celebrated in Christ the King Church on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30 pm.

Legion of Mary Mass

The Mass in the Sacred Heart on Wednesday 12th November at 7.30 pm is for deceased, active and auxiliary members of the Legion.

Annual Service for the Dead
The Annual service for all those who died during the last twelve months will be held on Sunday 16th November at 6 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sr Briege McKenna
There will be Mass, Adoration and a Eucharistic Healing Service in the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday 20th November at 7.30 pm. Fr Kevin Scallon will celebrate the Mass and Sr Briege McKenna will lead the Eucharistice Healing Service which follows Mass. All are welcome to attend.

Parish Draw Winners November 2008

£2,000 – Francie Eannetta, 7 Birchwood. Promoter – Philomena McNamee; £1,000 – Mary Thornton, 22 Brookfield Close. Promoter – Jackie McDermott; £500 – Cathal Dillon, 3 Clontarf Heights. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £250 – Louise Bogle, 4 Drumannon View. Promoter – Catherine McNamee; £100 – Shauna, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Attracta Kelly; £100 – Jeanette Fox, 10 Gortmore Gardens. Promoter – Jean McCrystal; £100 – Lee Kirwan, 3 Tattysallagh Road. Promoter – Louise Kirwan; £100 – James Donnelly, 5 Gleannan Park. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £100 – Aileen McKernan, 34 Gortrush Park. Promoter – Teresa McCance; £100 – Maureen Smithson, 3 Hackett Villas. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £100 – Kevin Starrs, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Gerry Starrs; £100 – Leo Flanagan, 31 Bracken Vale. Promoter – Attracta Kelly; £100 – Niall McNamee, 162 Kevlin Road. Promoter – Geraldine Gallagher; £100 – Mairead Leonard, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Joe Mulryan; Promoter’s £100 Prize – Bridie McElroy, 8 Mulnona Road

Please Note: The next Parish Draw will be on Tuesday 2nd December.

Derry Diocesan Development Plan for Charismatic Renewal
As part of the above plan Omagh Prayer Group invites you to:

A Day of Renewal

Date: Saturday 29th November 2008

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Theme: The Sacrament of Confession

Facilitator: Fr Paul Farren

Venue: The Mellon Country Hotel

Cost: £20 (including Lunch & Tea/Coffee on arrival)
For booking, call 028 8224 2092

Questions people ask

Q. What is so special about the Lateran Basilica that it should get a special feast which replaces the normal Sunday readings?

A. The basilica of St John on the Lateran Hill in Rome is the cathedral church of the diocese of Rome. In celebrating this church, two important points are being emphasised: the presiding role of the Bishop of Rome in the universal church; and the function of sacred buildings consecrated for sacred worship. While God can be worshipped in any place, we are greatly helped by having sacred buildings consecrated for divine worship, and suitable for quiet reflection and prayer, away from the busy streets of life.

Fr Silvester OFlynn OFM Cap, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine

Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

“The Armed Man”

A vibrant and emotive reflection on war and peace by Karl Jenkins with choir, organ and orchestra is on Sunday 16th November at 8.30 pm in First Presbyterian Church, Omagh, opposite the library.

Christmas Country Showtime presents
Brendan Shine
Also Featuring Kenny Archer the Famous Yodler
Saturday 27th December 2008
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Doors Open 7.30 pm – Show @ 8 pm

Tickets £12.50 available from :
Xclusive – 32 High Street, Omagh
8225 2150
Music Master, Foundry Lane, Omagh 8225 9225
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh 0775 393 6701

Indian Children Sponsorship

The above group wishes to sincerely thank all those who took part in our annual Sponsored Walk. The amount raised to date is £3,000. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Omagh people for their warm welcome and support of Fr Balashowry on his recent visit, and for his work with the poor and marginalized children of Nalgonda. If interested in sponsorship, please ring Phil on 028 8224 7289 or Una on 028 8554 8070. It costs as little as £1.13 per week.

St Vincent de Paul “Sale of Work”

Our Annual Sale of Work will be held on Saturday 15th November in St Josephs Hall between 2 pm and 8 pm. We would be grateful for any donated bric-a-brac to be left in the Thrift Shop, Castle Street. Cakes to be left in St Joseph’s Hall on the day of the sale.

Attention All Bakers!

The SVdP urgently requires buns, cakes, tarts and jams for our Home Bakery Stall at the Annual Sale of Work on Saturday 15th November. Items can be left in St Joseph’s Hall by 1 pm on the day of the sale. Thank You.

Drumragh Feis 2008
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Sunday 9th 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 and 14, Under 15 and 16
Enquiries Mary Baxter – 07808763185

Divine Mercy Prayer Group
This group meets on the first Sunday of every month at 3 pm in the Cappagh Parish Centre. All are welcome to this open prayer group.

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 82243252.

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 or by email to info@drumraghparish.com. Articles cannot be accepted after the Wednesday evening Deadline. Please do not call to give articles by telephone. Parish events and functions will always be given priority, and other material, such as local charity events will be accepted, space providing.

Eucharistic Ministers for November

Vigil Mass – Tony McBride, Louise Kirwan, Maura Cox, Catherine Mimnagh, Elizabeth O’Boyle;
8.30 am – Ann Mullan, Angela Lalsingh, Margaret Haigney;
9.45 am – Joe McElholm, Susan McCanney, Mary Tierney, Kevin Miley;
11 am – Gerald McCarney, Regina Gormley, Kathleen McMahon, Geralyn McCusker, Siobhán Taggart;
12.30 pm - Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracy Nugent, Ann Pearson, Charlie Colton;

10 am Drumragh – Bridie McElroy, Dympna McKay.

Collectors for November

6.00 pm – Eugene Duffy, Joe O’Donnell, Liam Grugan, Michael Brogan;

8.30 am – Gerard Turbitt, Liam Nugent, Michael Gilheaney, Patrick Slevin, John Breslin;
9.45 am – Eamon McClorey, Michael Colton, Liam McGrath, Thomas McGuigan, J F Doyle, Eamon Campbell, Dan Campbell, Hugh Ward, Francis Bradley;
11 am – Leo Quinn, Dermot Groogan, Sean Lynam, Joseph Mulryan, Michael McGirr, Jim Joe Campbell, John McDonnell;
12.30 pm – B Brown, Anthony Higgins, Francis McCrory, Thomas Logue.

Counters for November

Daniel Campbell, James Cunningham, John Doherty, Kathleen Fox, John McGale, Marie McGirr, Eugene McGrade, Gerard McSorley, Mary Quinn, Pat Vaugh.

Holy Land Pilgrim Tours
Holy Land Pilgrimage
14th – 23rd October 2009

Accompanied by Spiritual Director
Jerusalem ~ 5 Nights ~ Half-board
Tiberias ~ 4 Nights ~ Half-board
Direct Flights from Dublin
£1070 stg. fully inclusive

Please contact Paddy McGowan on 8224 4450

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