Sunday 11th January 2009

The Baptism of Jesus.

“You are my Son, the beloved, my favour rests on you.” Those wonderful words, spoken to Jesus on the occasion of his Baptism in the Jordan, are spoken to each one of us because of our baptism into him. Just listen to God speak those words from his heart into your heart now: “you are my daughter, my son, the beloved, my favour rests on you.” Our major task is to live out that love of God in our vocation. For you as a couple committed in love, make your life together full of the joy of God’s love. Single people, religious, priests, live out the same vocation of love in different ways but for the same purpose, to fill the world with the presence and the love of God. As a community of faith, the parish is a gathering of all these vocations so that, working with one another, we can radiate that same love to all those around us.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Only One Letter

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Ronald Adler, Communicating At Work

Week beginning Sunday 11th January
This Week’s Saints
Tuesday 13 – St Hilary, bishop and doctor of the Church
Thursday 15 – St Ita, virgin
Friday 16 – St Fursa, abbot and missionary
Saturday 17 – St Anthony, abbot

Mass Intentions - Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm

Mon Gabrielle Gormley – Month’s Mind
Wed Terry Bennett – Month’s Mind
Thur Pat McGread – Month’s Mind
Fri Tommy Kelly – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms
Ellie Catherine Magennis, 20 Coolnagard Grove
Caoimhe Rose McAteer, 7 Ashbourne Grove
Matthew Heiwsing Li, 33 Crockroo Road, Fintona

Recent Deaths

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

Cathal Doherty

May he rest in peace.

Recent Weddings

Fiona Kelly & Stephen Woods
Majella Murphy & Aidan Haughey
Janette Wilson & Fergal McCrory
Claire Kelly & Paul Tierney

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

Ballroom Dancing

A new Course begins in St Joseph’s Hall on Monday 19th January at 8.45 pm for 5 consecutive weeks. Enrolment is on Monday 12th January from 8 pm to 9 pm. Fee is £25 and booking is essential. Telephone 8224 5253, 8224 7992 or 07753 936 701.

Dympna’s Aerobics Class
Station Centre, Omagh
Tuesday Nights @ 7.30 – 8.30 pm
Thursday - Toning Class
Call 0788 179 735

The Baptism of Our Lord
Service for Children Baptised in 2008

The Parish of Drumragh is hosting a liturgical celebration for all babies baptised in our parish during the year 2008. 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. It is our prayer that this ceremony will bring great blessings upon the families concerned.

Church Unity Service

The Annual Church Unity Service will take place this year in the Sacred Heart Church at 6 pm on Sunday 18th 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.

St Joseph’s Girl Guides
St. Joseph's Guides, Omagh, are starting back on Tuesday 13th, in St. Joseph's Hall, from 6.15 - 8 pm for Year 10+ girls. On Thursday 15th, in the Station Centre, we will restart from 4.30 - 6.30pm for girls in Year 1 - 9. New members welcome.
In order to maintain our high membership levels, we urgently need leaders. Please come along to one of our meetings; you will be most welcome.

St Vincent de Paul, Omagh Branch
Christmas Appeal Week

The special Church Door collections in the Sacred Heart Church and St Mary’s Church, Drumragh raised the grand total of £6161.89. We would like to thank you all for your very generous financial support and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

Loreto Convent Primary School Open Day
Wednesday, 14th January 2009
Time: 11.00pm – 12.00pm

(Refreshments and musical entertainment in school assembly hall from 11.30am)
Come and see what we have to offer in our Co-Educational Playgroup and Reception class and visit our Yr. 1 – 7 classrooms to gain an insight into the life and work of our school.

Those unable to attend are welcome to contact the school for further information or to arrange and alternative visit, telephone 8224 3551.

ST CONOR’S PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY UNIT
OPEN MORNING
(For parents and children starting school in September 2009)
Tuesday 13th January 2009

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 13th January 2009 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 2009 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 21st January 2009 at 12 noon.

Sacred Heart College, Omagh
Open Day
Saturday 17th January 2009
10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Pupils of Primary 7 and their parents are cordially invited to meet the Principal, staff and pupils and to view the wide range of facilities available.
Principal’s Address @ 10.00 am

Reception and Y1 Enrolments for 2009-2010.
St. Colmcille’s Primary School

Application forms are available at the office for boys who are due to start school in the 2009 - 2010 school year. Children whose 4th birthday falls on or before 1st July 2009 will have reached compulsory school age in September 2009 and must commence primary education in September 2009. Boys below the compulsory school age and who will reach their 4th birthday during the 2009 - 2010 school year will be welcome to apply for our co-educational reception class which is now located at Loreto Convent P.S. Completed application forms must be returned by Wednesday 21st January 2009 at 12 noon.

We would appreciate it if you could let any relations, friends or neighbours who may have children due to start school know about these arrangements or ask them to contact the school directly. Thank you.

Year 1 Admissions in September 2009

To facilitate new parents and their children who wish to enrol next September or view the facilities at the school, we will be running an open morning on Wednesday 14th January from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Please call the school secretary to let us know if you are attending. If this day is not suitable parents are welcome to visit the school by appointment. Contact us on 8224 4140.

St Joseph’s Ladies’ Club
Come and enjoy a talk and a display of ‘Jewellery Accessories For Hair and Fashion’ by Maureen McCullagh on Wednesday 14th January in St Joseph’s Hall at 8.15 pm. Admission is £3 - including supper. Everyone welcome!

St Joseph’s Hall Grand Refurbishment Draw
Prizes: 1st Prize – New Model Ford Fiesta 5-door Car
2nd Prize – Holiday Voucher worth £3000 with £500 spending money

Could all promoters please return any tickets sold to St Joseph’s Hall on Tuesday 13th January from 7 pm to 9 pm.
These tickets will be entered into a Free £50 Draw after the Bingo.

Irish Singing Sensation
Tommy Fleming

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Sunday 18th January 2009

Tickets now available from Top News, George Street, Omagh or from St Joseph’s Hall, telephone 07753 936 701.