The Pope’s Intentions for May

General: That, following the example of the Virgin Mary, all Christians should allow themselves to be guided by the word of God and always remain attentive to the signs of the Lord in his own life.
Missionary: That in Mission territories there may be no lack of good and enlightened teachers in the major Seminaries and in the Institutes of consecrated life.

Questions people ask
Q. What did Jesus mean in saying that his kind of peace is something the world cannot give?
A. There is a sort of peace which means the absence of conflict, distress or suffering. But true peace, the peace of Jesus, is a fullness rather than an absence. It is the fullness of an inner strength, coming from the virtue of hope, enabling one to cope with conflict or distress. Jesus spoke of this peace the very evening before he entered the suffering of the passion. The presence of this inner strength in time of suffering is a sure sign of the power of the Holy Spirit.

Another Angle - Peace comes dropping slow
A dust-up in the First Reading about what rules and regulations from Jewish law would be imposed on new [Gentile] Christians who were not Jewish. It all makes a point: this debate occurred and its resolution was reached in order to overcome disturbance of the peace of mind of members of the Church.

Peace – that most prized and scarce of realities. A peace it does seem at times that the world cannot give – only God can. And many are the disturbances of life. Being upset, disappointed, jealous, angry or lonely. Feeling a lack of confidence, or a lack of something can make us greedy, possessive, even lustful. We live in a culture of success, where everything is built on the idea of ascent, with everything on the rise be they prices or expectation. It’s a world where you fix and control. In that culture ironically most of the learning is done in the darker emotions. After the age of 30 everything worth learning comes from the experience of failure, disappointment, humiliation, loneliness and loss. At such times, we would do well to pray to the Holy Spirit; ‘Peace I leave to you, my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you.’ It will keep us calm and and at peace.

Fr Tom Cox, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine

Saints of the Day

Monday, 14 – St Matthias, Apostle. St Matthias, like all the apostles, was chosen to become ‘a witness with us of Christ’s resurrection’. The story of his election as one of the apostles is given in the first reading

Please Note: Baptisms to take place on Sunday’s the 13th, 20th, 27th May will be later than usual. They will take place at 3.00pm. This is due to the Primary four Children from the local Schools receiving their First Holy Communion at the 12.30pm Mass.

Precious Life
3 Days of Prayer and Fasting against Abortion commencing today (13th May – the 90th anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance at Fatima). Precious Life is asking all Catholics in Northern Ireland to unite on these three days in sending up a great outpouring of prayers to Heaven by fasting and offering Rosaries to Our Lady, for the success of our “NOT IN MY NAME Campaign” so that, through her intercession, the sacredness of life of the unborn child may be recognised and upheld by the Department of Health. For further information please contact Precious Life (028) 9027 8484.

Mass Intentions - Sacred Heart Church 7.30 Mass

Tuesday – Rita McCusker – 1st Anniversary
Friday – Brendan McCabe – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

Finn Michael Brian McGillin – 24 Drumconnelly Road, Tattyreagh

Weddings

Two become one in a life long commitment to each other. We sincerely congratulate
Byran McCaugherty & Denise Kearney who were married recently.
May the grace of the sacrament remain with them throughout their lives.

Words of Wisdom…..
A Christian will find it cheaper to pardon than to resent. Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, and the waste of spirit.

Please Note: Notice regarding Baptism
We are not permitted to baptise children from another Parish without the expressed permission of the Parish Priest of that Parish. All requirements for baptism in the home parish must be completed before we carry out the baptism

Altar Society Rota
May: Miss Moira Sharpe (82246594)

Disabled Parking, St Joseph’s Hall Grounds
We would ask the general public to please observe disabled parking spaces at the hall at all times, weekdays and Sundays. Any car parking in these spaces should display a disabled sticker.

Please Note: Volunteer Cleaners Urgently to help clean Sacred Heart Church. Please contact the Parish Office.

Derry Diocesan Society

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

Susan Broderick – Edergole
Mary McCrystal – 4 Bracken Vale
Mary Mulryan – Slieve Na Mon Nursing Home
Rev Fr Alphonse Govindu – India
Denis McGahan – Omagh
Teresa Elizabeth Sayers – 325 Westacres, Craigavon
John Joe Kelly – 55 Rossnareen Road, Colan, Trillick
Brendan Timlin – 15 Brookfield Close
Eddie Donnelly – 74 Dublin Road
Mary Mimnagh – 66 Tattyreagh Road
Kevin McGrath – Breslau, Ontario, Canada
Patricia Maeve Huggins – Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Pat Barrett – 65 Tattysallagh Road

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

St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan
An open meeting will take place in St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan on Thursday 24th May at 8.15pm to discuss the future of the Hall. All organisations currently using the Hall and all individuals who attend functions of the Hall are invited to attend to express their views.

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

Trocaire – Honduras

Many people in Honduras are poor because they do not have access to land. One such community is Jardin Clonal in northern Honduras. They are a group of 60 families, mostly headed by women, who have been struggling to get legal ownership of the land they live on and farm. They have faced many court cases, attempted eviction and intimidation. Trocaire are working with the community to help them with their legal case and also to help them make the land more productive so that they will have enough food to provide for themselves and for their families. They have recently started a small fish farm to provide extra income in what is a very poor community.

Their case has highlighted the long existing problem in many countries where women do not get access to land and are prevented from holding title of ownership. It is slowly recognised that men and women together need to work to ensure that ownership to land is a right for both men and women, as this is often the reason that people are kept really poor.
The cost of all of this work for this community is €11,000.

Pioneer Outing
The Annual Outing of the Pioneers will take place on Saturday 23rd June with Mass in St Mary’s Limavady10am. We will continue along the Antrim Coast to various places. Evening meal will be in O’Neill Arms Hotel Toomebridge. Booking as soon as possible is necessary to book buses. Telephone 02882 242921 for details.

Day Trip to Loug Derg
Sunday 27th May. Bus leaving Asda Car Park 9.30am
Cost £30 (includes bus fare and island fee)
Limited number of places. Telephone 07767413601

Divine Mercy Prayer Group
First Sunday of every month
At 3pm
St Mary’s Church Killyclogher

This is open prayer group and all are welcome to come and pray.

The Blind Centre
10 James Street, Omagh are holding a Spring Craft & Cake Fair on Tuesday 15th May from 10.30am – 1pm. Admission £1.00. Tea and Coffee served. All proceeds to Blind Centre.

Church Cleaners for May – St Mary’s Church, Drumragh
Brian McKenna, Susan McNally, Ann Kelly, Geradline McCarney

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Hospitalite Collection
The Annual Lourdes Hospitalite Collection takes place at all Masses on 12th and 13th May. This fund is used solely for the purpose of providing medical care and support to people of the Diocese who are sick and wish to go to Lourdes.

Pilgrimage to Knock
Bishop Hegarty will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 3rd June 2007. The ceremonies will begin at 2.30pm with the Blessing of the Sick.

Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s House of Prayer Achill
A bus will travel to Our Lady’s House on Saturday 19th May. Leaving Castle Street Omagh at 7am sharp.
For bookings please ring: Mary Rose 82245631 or Marie: 82244349.

Clanabogan Drama Circle
Clanabogan Drama Circle will present ''In the Shadow of the Glen '' in Clanabogan Hall on Sunday night 13 May 07 at 8..30 pm. Also traditional music and craic. ..All proceeds will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Care.

Dun Uladh — Old Tyme Dance
(Proceeds going to the local Care for Cancer Branch)
In Remembrance of Pat Kelly
On Saturday 26 May
Music by Cannon & Ramsey
Dancing 10pm – 12.30am
Doors open at 9.15pm
Admission £5
Everyone welcome in order to support this very worthy cause.

Knockmoyle

The organisers of the sponsored walk and cycle would sincerely like to thank everyone who participated, supported and gave of their time in many ways for this successful event that raised £1,400.00 for the Special Olympics.

PAST PUPILS
of
St. Joseph’s High School, Plumbridge

Past pupils who started from September 1969 and left before June 2000 are invited to collect their personal file/record from the school between
Monday 21st May to Friday 25th May.
After 25th May all unclaimed records
will be destroyed.
NB Proof of identity must be shown on collection of a record.

Pupils records between Sept 2000 to June 2007 will be archived at WELB Headquarters, Omagh.

Loreto Girls Dream of West End Stage!!!!

The Saturday night BBC programme ‘Any Dream Will Do’ has gripped the nation as Andrew Lloyd Webber searches for a leading man to play ‘Joseph’ in his new West End production. To coincide with the search for a new Joseph, Andrew Lloyd Webber is offering one lucky school choir the opportunity of a lifetime i.e. to perform live on the BBC final show of ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and to appear in the West End for a special ‘Children in Need’ performance.

Loreto Primary School choir are taking up the challenge and are competing with other primary school choirs across the United Kingdom for this once in a lifetime opportunity. All choirs entered are depending on votes from the public in order to place them in the top 20 choirs across the British Isles. From this prestigious top 20, Andrew Lloyd Webber himself will select the winning choir and make their dreams come true with a West End performance.

To make their dream come true, the young aspiring stars from Loreto Primary are looking for the help and support of their local community. They are asking YOU, your friends and family to register your vote for Loreto Primary choir online at www.bbc.co.uk/joseph/competition. Get voting now to see children from our local area tripping the light fantastic in the West End. The deadline for registration of votes is Friday, 18th May.

Drumragh Parish Draw – List of Winners for May

£2,000 – Patricia Brady – 3 Rosslyn Close, Derry
- Promoter – Fr Canning
£1,000 – Bernie McCusker – 40 Centenary Park
– Promoter – Ronald Oddy
£500 – Mary McSwiggan c/o promoter
– Promoter – Rozella Kelly
£250 – Fiona Gallagher – 21 Rodgers Road
- Promoter– Maggie Quinn
£100 – Padraig McCabe – 48 Gortin Road
– Promoter – Mary Mullin
£100 – Ann Donaghy – 5 Lismore Park
– Promoter – Raymond McNally
£100 – Mary Maguire – 175 Clanabogan Road
–Promoter – Jim McGread
£100 – Kathleen McGale – 61 Corradina Road
– Promoter – Marie Campbell
£100 – Breda Campbell – 33 Tattykeel
– Promoter – Marie Campbell
£100 – Angela Bradley – 31 Gortrush Park
- Promoter – Teresa McCance
£100 – Alice Duggan – Johnston Park
– Promoter – Rozella Kelly
£100 – Lorraine McSorley - 29 Lambrook Heights
– Promoter – Claire Grugan
£100 – Mary McQuaid – 6 Townview Avenue
Promoter – Mary McQuaid
£100 – Ciaran Johnston – 16 Brookmount Heights
Promoter – Fr Canning

Promoter’s £100 Prize – Claire McKeown – 10 Starrs Crescent

Please Note: The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 5th June 2007.

Eucharistic Ministers for May

6.00pm – Tony McBride, Matt Kelly, Louise Kirwin, Maura Cox,
Catherine Mimnagh, Elizabeth O'Boyle
8.30am – Sean Rodgers, Conrad Darcy, Sinead Slevin
9.45am – Joe McElholm, Susan McCanney, Mary Tierney, Kevin Miley
11.00am –Paula McCann, Roisin McKenny, Elizabeth Broderick, Deirdre Timoney, Mary Donaghy, Collette Breslin
12.30pm – Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracy Nugent, Ann Pearson
10am Drumragh- Mary McGlone, Betty Baxter

Collectors for May

6.00 pm Vigil –– Eugene Duffy, Matthew Kelly, Joe O’Donnell, Liam Grugan, Michael Brogan;
8.30 am – John Breslin, Jim Hackett, J L George, Gerard Turbitt, Michael Gilheaney, Liam Nugent, Patrick Slevin;
9.45 am – Hugh Ward, Michael Colton, Liam McGrath, Thomas McGuigan, J F Doyle, Eamon Campbell, Dan Campbell, Francis Bradley;
11.00 am – Sean Lynam, Dermot Groogan, Joseph Mulryan, Michael McGirr, John McDonnell;
12.30 pm – B Brown, Anthony Higgins, Terry McGoldrick, Francis McCrory, Thomas Logue.

Counters for May

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

Ballet Class
Ballet Class in St Joseph’s Hall every Thursday at 4.30pm. Contact Tracey Cassidy on 07719446194.

Knockmoyle Hall
Irish speaking Workshop coming soon.
Are you interested in learning some Irish, and Prayers in Irish?
Contact: 07870576034

Aerobics
In the Station Centre
Every Tuesday and Thursday nights
From 8 to 9pm
Everyone welcome. For more information Tel: 82259411