Sunday 10th May 2009

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Christ the True Vine

Jesus said to his disciples: "It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit." When we think of faith we generally think of our faith in God. Jesus reveals God's faith in us, and the trust he puts in us to show his love to the world in which we live. We 'bear much fruit' for God by the way we love one another, first of all in our homes, and then in our community. Each of us has a great responsibility to practise all the qualities of love constantly - kindness, gentleness, compassion, understanding, forgiveness, encouragement, praise, thanksgiving and so on. Our homes and our parish community should be places where everyone can be glad to be and can know God's love and praise his name. In this way, the renewal of the Church is never completed but is something that is started fresh every Sunday.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Derry Diocese Child Protection Update

A lot of work has been accomplished in the area of Child Protection in the Diocese over the past number of years, due to the commitment of personnel at all levels in the diocese. We continue to put in place those structures, personnel, policies and procedures that will try to ensure the protection and welfare of children and young people in a manner consistent with statutory requirements and Church guidelines. In the light of the teaching of the Church, Civil Legislation and Guidance, every part of the Church community must be committed to taking the necessary steps to:

Demonstrate that the right of the child to protection from harm is paramount

Cherish and safeguard children and young people

Foster best practice

Support Church organisations and personnel in safeguarding children

Establish safe recruitment and vetting practices – aimed at preventing those who pose a risk to children from holding positions of trust

Maintain codes of behaviour – having clear guidelines that set out what is and is not acceptable behaviour as an essential part of keeping children safe.

The Diocese now has a Child Protection Committee, Diocesan Co-ordinator, two Diocesan Trainers and a network of Parish Representatives.

Notices are displayed in our churches, which include the Diocesan Policy Statement and contact numbers for statutory authorities for anyone with a concern in relation to child protection or who wish to make an allegation. There are also names and contact numbers of the diocesan delegates.

Saints of the Week
Week Beginning Sunday 10th May

Tuesday 12 – Sts Nereus & Achilleus, martyrs; St Pancras, martyr
Wednesday 13 – Our Lady of Fatima
Thursday 14 – St Matthias, Apostle
Friday 15 – St Carthage, bishop
Saturday 16 – St Brendan, abbot

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Tue Kathleen McCann – Month’s Mind

Wed Francis O’Neill – Month’s Mind

Fri Margaret Marie O’Neill – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

Lucy Kate Irvine, 38 Sperrin Park, Omagh
Cormac Martin McCrory, 21 Drumannon View

Weddings

We congratulate the following couple who were married recently:

Grainne McNally & Gareth McKinley

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:

Josephine Sloan

May she rest in peace.

Christian Brothers Grammar School & Loreto Grammar School, Omagh

Transfer 2010

Information Evening for Parents of Primary 6 Children

Monday 11th May 2009 @ 7.30pm

Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh Sports Hall

(Parking in Henderson’s Car Park)

Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Lough Derg

To mark the Year of St Paul, an ecumenical pilgrimage to Lough Derg has been organised on Monday 18th May. Parishioners from Drumragh Parish will be accompanied by Monsignor Donnelly and leaders and members of other Christian Churches in the area.

A bus will leave at 10 am from the Loreto School gates and return at 3 pm. The cost, which includes boat and lunch, will be £15. (The bus fare will be given later for those who travel on it.)

To book places, please call the Parish Office on 8224 2092. Payment can be made at the Parish Office or on the day.

Parish Note

There will be no 8 am Mass for the next two weeks as some of the priests will be going on retreat. It will resume on Monday 25th May.

We wish the Year 4 pupils from St Conor’s P.S. all the best as they make their First Holy Communion today (Sunday) in the Sacred Heart Church at 12.30 pm Mass.

Order of Malta Collection
The Annual Church Gate collection for the Order of Malta Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place this weekend after all Masses. Please give generously.

Handel’s Messiah
The Omagh Music Society will give a 250th Anniversary performance in St Columba’s Church on Tuesday 19th May at 7.30 pm. Soloists will be Elizabeth Ross, Nuala Murray, Eugene O’Hagan and Michael Brown. The organist will be Neale Agnew. Admission £10- Concession £8.

Cemetery Sunday 2009

Our Services of Remembrance for the Dead will take place this year in the Drumragh and Dublin Road Cemeteries on Sunday 7th June. The Drumragh Cemetery Service will be at 3 pm and the Dublin Road Cemetery Service at 5 pm.

Annual Mass for Deceased Members of the I.N.F.

I.N.F. Hall, Omagh
Thursday 14th May 2009 @ 8.00 pm
Everyone Welcome

St. Joseph's Guides, Omagh
We are holding our first Enrolment Ceremony in St. Joseph's Hall on Monday 11th May at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to join us for this special occasion.

Pioneers

The next meeting of the Pioneer Association will be on Thursday 14th May at 8.15 pm. New members will be very welcome.

Lourdes Pilgrimage
Ex Belfast - 5 Nights
Fare: £599 (fully-inclusive)
Coach from Omagh to Airport (Return)
For information please call Paddy McGowan on 8224 4450

Derry Diocesan Society

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

Moya O’Reilly, 14 Cannonvale
Edward (Ted) O’Reilly, 14 Cannonvale
Susan McGlinchey, 5 Glenview Cottages
Gerry McWilliams, Garvallagh, Seskinore
Robert Patton, 11 Gortmore Gardens
Brian Shaughnessy, London (formerly Castlederg)
Linda McDonald, 18 Cannonhill
Tess Curran, 6 Cunningham Terrace
John Doherty 12 Gortrush Park
Joseph Duddy Junior, Ballinamullan Road
Kathleen Ferguson, Kevlin Gardens
Patricia McGarrity, Sixmilecross
William Duddy, 46 Gortmore Park
Gerry McLaren, 6 Clontarf Drive
Patrick McGread, 21 Corradinna Road, Tattysallagh
Mary Mullan, Tattyreagh
Mary Cunningham, Tattysallagh

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

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners - May 2009

£2,000 – Ann McGrath, 33 Gortrush Park. Promoter – Teresa McCance; £1,000 – Donnie McGale. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £500 – Mo Bradley, 7 Crocknageeragh Road. Promoter – Margaret Sheridan; £250 – Mark Hylands, 20 Brackenvale. Promoter – Catherine McNamee; £100 – Edward Coyle, 7 Kevlin Gardens. Promoter – Fr Canning; £100 – Janine Bennett, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Kevin McGinty; £100 – Peter McCrory, 46 Fallagh Road. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £100 – Oisin & Tiernan Sally c/o Promoter. Promoter – Ignatius Sally; £100 – Adele Doherty c/o Promoter. Promoter – John Rafferty; £100 – Eliza Doolittle, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Elizabeth Broderick; £100 – Paul McNamee, 19 Coolnagard Gardens. Promoter – Philomena McNamee; £100 – Colette McGlone, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Rozella Kelly; £100 – Lucy & Ryan Baxter, 65 Edergole Road. Promoter – Margaret Sheridan; £100 – Fergal Loughran, 131 Ballynahatty Road. Promoter – Charlie McLaughlin; Promoter’s £100 Prize: Fr Canning, 50 Brook Street.

Please Note:

The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 2nd June 2009.

Omagh St Enda's GAC
All parishioners are invited to Omagh St Enda's La Na gClub celebrations at Healy Park all day on Sunday. A great family day out is guaranteed!! A parade from the bus depot car park will commence the day at 9.45am. Bingo continues as usual at Healy Park on Thursday at 9 pm with £4,000 in prize money.

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, contact Michele in the Advice Centre on 028 8224 3252.

St Joseph’s Bookshop
Open Saturdays
10.30 am - 4 pm

Wide variety of Books, Holy Ornaments, Medals, Rosaries & Cards available.

Omagh Independent Advice Centre
Omagh Independent Advice Centre offers a free and confidential advice service to anyone in financial difficulty. If you would like to speak to someone about your financial difficulties, please call Michele in the Advice Centre on 028 8224 3252.

Coming Soon to St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

JW Promotions Presents one of Country Music’s Greatest Talents

Collin Raye

Friday 22nd May 2009

Support Act – Gary Quinn

Call 07753 936 701 for ticket sales