Sunday 10th January 2010

The Baptism of Christ

John said to the crowd: 'He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire'. This week, as we celebrate the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan, we also remember and renew our own baptism into Christ in the Church. And the baptism that we have been promised is a baptism with the Holy Spirit and with fire. The Holy Spirit brings peace, joy, love etc. Is that how we live our faith or is it more with anxiety, fear, duty etc? Fire brings warmth, light, enthusiasm, hope. Is this how we present Christ to the world or is it more with coldness, lifelessness, joylessness? The challenge of this time is to change our ways and to let the world we live in know the power of Christ's presence among us by the enthusiasm of our lives of faith. This has to always begin in our homes and families and the community of faith we belong to.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

St. Joseph’s Hall Refurbishment Update

The first phase of the refurbishment work in the Parish Hall has now been completed. St. Joseph’s Hall committee would like to thank Brogan Contracts, especially Mick the foreman, for the professional manner in which they conducted the work. This work was completed during a very busy hall programme which they kindly accommodated. The Committee would also like to thank those who volunteered to be promoters of the Refurbishment Draw, and all those who supported the fund-raising, either by buying tickets or giving donations. The Committee greatly appreciates all the support given. The total amount of money raised was £74,000. This enabled us to refurbish the toilets, provide new floor covering, new stage curtains and disabled access. We also hope to refurbish the Kitchen in the near future through ongoing fund raising events.

Looking for a Religious gift?
Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc available in
St Joseph’s Book Shop.

Open Saturdays 10.30am - 4pm.

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Wed June McCanny – Month’s Mind

Thur Polish Mass

Fri Kathleen Doherty - 1st Anniversary

Saints of the Week
Week Beginning Sunday 10th January 2010
Wednesday 13 – St Hilary, bishop and doctor of the Church
Friday 15 – St Ita, virgin
Saturday 16 – St Fursa, abbot and missionary

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 10th January – Fr Bernard Bryson
Monday 11th January – Fr Thomas Canning
Tuesday 12th January – Fr Michael Canny
Wednesday 13th January – Fr John Cargan
Thursday 14th January – Fr Neal Carlin
Friday 15th January – Fr Walter Carolan
Saturday 16th January – Fr Colum Clerkin

Baptisms

Ben Jonathan Donaghy, 24 Sperrin Park
Brendan Patrick O’Donnell, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Caitlin Louise McCarron, 32 Coolnagard Meadows
Rhys Martin Watson, 48 Coolnagard Hollow

Recent Deaths

We sympathise with the families of the following who died recently:

Baby Kara Corrigan

Joseph (Joe) Bradley

James McGale

John McMullan

Anne Cunningham

Baby Joseph Martin Gerard McDonagh

Briege Dillon

Baby Oliver Terence O’Kane

Marie O’Doherty

May they rest in peace.

Weddings

We congratulate the following couple who were married recently:

Nuala McGroary & Eamon Daly

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

Parish Draw

The first Parish Draw of 2010 will take place on Tuesday 12th January after the Bingo in St Joseph’s Hall. Any promoters who still need to register their draw cards or have returns to make are asked to come along on Tuesday night at the usual times. All successive monthly returns will be made on the first Tuesday of each month.

Church Unity Service

The Annual Church Unity Service will take place this year in the First Omagh Presbyterian Church, Dublin Road at 7 pm on Sunday 17th January. This marks the beginning of a week of prayer for Christian Unity. This Service is open to all denominations. All are welcome to attend.

The Baptism of Our Lord - Service for Children Baptised in 2009

The Parish of Drumragh is hosting a liturgical celebration for all babies baptised in our parish during the year 2009. The celebration will take place in the Sacred Heart Church at 3 pm today (Sunday) – the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It is hoped that all of these babies will be able to attend with their parents, godparents, grandparents and all family members.

Holy Communion to the Sick & Housebound

The Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound who have requested it, next Sunday (17th) after 9.45am Mass and 11am Mass and after 10am Mass in St Mary’s Church Drumragh.

Visitation of the Sick

Fr Canning’s sick will be attended this week: Brookmount Road and Hunter Crescent on Thursday 14th and the country areas and Castle Street on Friday 15th January.

St Conor’s P. S. & Nursery Unit

Open Morning

(For parents and children starting school in September 2010)

Tuesday 12th January 2010
School open to visitors from 10.30am.
Principal’s address & refreshments in school gym at 11.00am.

We invite you to come along on Tuesday 12th January 2010 to view our facilities and gain an insight into the life and work of our school.

Anyone unable to attend on this date is welcome to contact the school for further information or to arrange a visit. Application forms for admission to Nursery and Year 1 in September 2010 are available on the day, or alternatively can be collected from the Secretary’s Office. Closing date for all application forms for admission is Wednesday 20th January 2010 at 12 noon.

St Colmcille’s Primary School, Omagh

Open Morning

To facilitate new parents and their children who wish to enrol in September 2010, or to simply view our facilities at the school, we will be running an open morning on Thursday 14th January between 9.30 am and 11.30am.

All prospective parents and their children are welcome to attend. Any other suitable time can be arranged to view the school by appointment (Tel: 82244140). Please note that the closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th January.

Sacred Heart College Open Day

The Governors, Principal, Staff and Pupils cordially invite Transfer Pupils and theirParents to view the extensive range of facilities at the College during our Open Day

Saturday 16th January 2010
10.00 am – 1.00 pm.

Principal’s Address 10.00 am

Parents and pupils who wish to transfer to the College in Key Stage 3 or 4 are also welcome.

Foundations in Liturgy

12 Week Course

Beginning Tuesday 19th January 2010

Tuesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm

Venue: Meeting Room, St Theresa’s Parish, Sion Mills

For further information, contact the Secretary at the Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JF or call 028 7135 1233 or email thornhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

The Omagh Famine Group has extended thanks to all who participated in their Christmas fund-raising activities which raised £7,610.08 on behalf of the Third World. This was raised in street collections on 5th December 2009 and 19th December 2009, in carol singing by St Colmcille’s P.S., Loreto Convent P.S. and Loreto Convent Grammar School on 10th December 2009 and in a bag pack in Asda on 31st December 2009. The Group thanks everyone who donated or collected. All proceeds have been shared amongst Concern, Trocaire, Oxfam and Save the Children.

Omagh St Enda’s GAC

All roads lead to St Paul's GAC, Shaw’s Road, Belfast on Sunday 10th at 1.30 pm where Omagh St Enda's Minor team represent the parish, the town and Tyrone in the Ulster Minor Final against Kilcoo from Down. All support for these young lads would be greatly appreciated. Bingo continues every Thursday at 9 pm at Healy Park with £4,000 in prize money every week.

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.

Keep Fit
St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan
Resumes Thursday 14th January @ 7.30 pm
Call 0779 655 2299 for further details.



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
Hall Caretaker: 07753 936 701

RESCHEDULED CONCERT

St Joseph's Hall, Omagh

Featuring the King of Country,

Mick Flavin and his Band

Special Guests - Kenny Archer, Sinead Taggart & C.C. Cooper
Saturday 30th January 2010 @ 8pm
Ticketsare £15, available from Top News - George's Street, Master - Foundry LaneXclusive - High Street, Omagh
(Tickets for concert previously scheduled for 28th December still valid)

8 Week Yoga Course

St Joseph’s Hall

Starts Monday 11th January 6 - 7.30 pm

Cost £48

Contact Frances on 8167 9743 or 0793 318 4513