15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 11th July 2010

Three Little Words

LET ME HELP - Good people/friends do this when they see someone hurt and jump to help. They are sure winners.

I UNDERSTAND YOU - A powerful tool for healing any relationship and become closer.

I RESPECT YOU - Another way of showing love in all interpersonal relationship.

I MISS YOU - This powerful affirmation tells the other person that they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.

YOU ARE RIGHT - Best effective in diffusing arguments.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Heals and restores broken relationships.

I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy.

COUNT ON ME - Loyalty is a special ingredient in any relationship.

I'LL BE THERE - A great gift to give for a relationship in need for renewing love and friendship.

GO FOR IT - Best way of supporting and encouraging the other person's dreams and desires.

And the bonus …..

I LOVE YOU - The most important three words which cover all the above.

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 11th July

Tuesday 13 – St Henry

Wednesday 14 – St Camillus de Lellis, priest

Thursday 15 – St Bonaventure, priest and doctor of the Church

Friday 16 – Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Friday Stephen Doherty – 1st Anniversary

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 11th July – For All Priests
Monday 12th July – Fr Michael Keaveny
Tuesday 13th July – Fr Seamus Kelly
Wednesday 14th July – Fr Edward Kilpatrick
Thursday 15th July – Bishop Francis Lagan
Friday 16th July – Fr Charles Logue
Saturday 17th July – Fr Paul McCafferty

Parish Office
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th July. It will reopen on Wednesday 14th July.

Holy Communion to Sick & Housebound
The Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound who have requested it, next Sunday 18th July after 9.45am Mass and 11am Mass and after 10 am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh.

Come & Pray
There will be Adoration in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm on Thursday 15th July. All are welcome.

St Joseph’s Parish Hall
St Joseph’s Hall is a busy parish hall with numerous events throughout the whole year, such as the Senior Citizen’s Club, the Bingo, the Coffee Morning and other parish events. To ensure that these valuable parish events continue, more help is needed. In particular there is a need for more active committee members who are willing to give a few hours to help when required. There is also a need for new committee members who could help in the future running of the Hall. If you have a few hours to spare and wish to become involved, please contact Tommy on 0775 393 6701 or Fr McDevitt on 8224 2092.

Questions people ask

Q. Who was St Swithin and why is his feast day associated with prediction of the weather?

A. Swithin was Bishop of Winchester, England, in the ninth century. He was a great lover of nature and wished to be buried outdoors where the light of the sun and the sweet rain of heaven might fall on his grave. However, contrary to his wishes, he was buried inside the cathedral. Guess what. It rained cats and dogs for forty days until they decided to transfer his remains outdoors. It may be a nice story but weather records don’t back up the myth.

Courtesy of Fr Silvester O’Flynn, Intercom Magazine

Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

Graduation Prayer
Father, I have knowledge, so will You show me now,
How to use it wisely and find a way somehow
To make the world I live in a little better place,
And make life with its problems a little bit easier to face.
Grant me faith and courage and put purpose in my days,
And show me how to serve Thee in effective ways.
So my education, my knowledge and my skill
May find their true fulfilment as I learn to do Thy will.
And may I ever be aware in everything I do,
That knowledge comes from learning, and wisdom comes from You. Amen

N.I. Blood Transfusion Service

The next blood donation sessions will be held in the South West College Campus, 2 Mountjoy Road, Omagh on:

Thursday 22nd July
@ 1.30 pm – 4 pm & 5.30 pm – 8 pm

Friday 23rd July
@ 1.30 pm – 4 pm & 5.30 pm – 8 pm

In order to maintain the vital supply of blood to our hospitals, the Blood Transfusion Service needs the support not only of existing donors, but also of new donors. Please come along – you could save a life!

Society of St Vincent de Paul

The Annual Summer Trip to Bundoran for Senior Citizens from Drumragh Parish takes place on Thursday 22nd July. Names are to be left at the SVP Thrift Shop on Castle Street. Places are limited to 150 and are to be booked by paying a £5 refundable deposit. The bus will pick up at the Convent gates, James Street at 9.30 am and at Omagh Bus Depot at 10 am sharp.

SVP Clothing Bank
There is a SVP Clothing Bank located in the car park at St Joseph’s Hall. Donations of clothes, towels, sheets, blankets, curtains and shoes would be very welcome.

Clonmacnois Youth 2000 Summer Festival
12th – 15th August 2010

For young people aged 16 to 35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donation only. Free buses available from around Northern Ireland. For more information, contact 0751 482 0572 (from Northern Ireland) or check our website:www.youth2000.ie

Play Percussion
A week of fun, exciting world of drumming workshops facilitated by experienced music tutors, all Access NI checked. It takes place in Omagh Academy on 19th to 23rd July, with 8 to 11 year olds in the morning and over 12 years in the afternoon. The cost is £40 per child but there are family discounts available. Contact Ronan on 0780 300 4805 or email ronanmckee@talk21.com

We are recruiting 20 runners for the Barcelona Half Marathon on the 13th February 2011. For more information, please contact Sarah on 028 7126 9898 or on e-mail: events@childrenincrossfire.org.

Clothing Collection for Tyrone Haiti Build
A collection of clothing etc. is taking place currently in St. Colmcille's GFC Grounds, Carrickmore and will continue daily until mid-July. Bags or boxes of all types of clothing, shoes, bed linen, curtains, towels etc. can be left in the green container in the upper car park between 10 am and 10 pm daily. NO TOYS PLEASE! The container will be locked each night. All proceeds will go directly to Haiti via TYRONE HAITI BUILD. Your usual support will be very much appreciated. For further information, contact; Kay 8224 4145/ 07732 856354, Conor 807 61594, Briege 807 60667 / 07867 934684, Christina 07853282563 or www.tyronehaitibuild.ie

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. If any Parish Group wishes to promote their group or any related activity on the Parish website, please pass on the information to the Parish Secretary.

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 8224 3252.

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Tue 9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000
Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers
Thur 8 pm Line Dancing - Beginners
9.15 pm Regular Line Dancing Class
Contact Tommy on 07753 936 701

All Other Hall Activities Have Now Finished for the Summer