11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 13th June 2010

The Pharisee said to himself: “If this man were a prophet he would know who this woman is that is touching him and what a bad name she has”. Once more we have a beautiful example of how Jesus treats women with gentleness and care. This time, however, we also see how he treats someone who is considered a sinner. All he has for her is compassion and understanding and forgiveness. This was a source of scandal for the people around him. How do we treat one another when someone fails? Very often it is with criticism or anger or condemnation. That is not the way of Jesus. We are called to practice the same qualities of love with one another as Jesus has for the woman in this story. We practice gentleness and understanding in the close relationships of marriage and family life. This can be difficult at times. And we need the same qualities within our faith community if we are to be true followers of Christ.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

Parish of Drumragh

Conditions for New Headstones and Surrounds at Drumragh Cemetery

1.Width of surround shall be to a maximum of 4’ 0”. Maximum length from head to foot shall be 8’ 0”.

2.All headstones shall be to a maximum height of 4’ 0”. If a cross is erected as headstone it shall be no higher than 6’ 0”.

3.Space between each grave shall be 12”.

4.Above regulations apply also to temporary surrounds.

5.Any queries must be submitted in writing to Monsignor Joseph Donnelly at 52 Brook Street, Omagh BT78 5HE, supplying all contact details.

(Please note that the grass width of the present plot currently in use permits a maximum length of 9’ 0”. Once that section is completed maximum length shall be as given at no.1 above).

Saints of the Week
Week Beginning Sunday 13th June 2010
Monday 14 – St Davnet, virgin
Saturday 19 – St Romuald, abbot

Sacred Heart Church

Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Mon Liam Coyle – Month’s Mind

Fri Nora McClenaghan – Month’s Mind

Baptisms

Fletcher Eugene McClenaghan, 1 Coolnagard Heights

Cormac John Darcy, 25 Letfern Road, Tattyreagh

Anna Francesca McCann, 13 Lissan Drive

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 13th June – Fr Patrick Doherty
Monday 14th June – Fr Andrew Dolan
Tuesday 15th June – Fr Brian Donnelly
Wednesday 16th June – Monsignor Joseph Donnelly
Thursday 17th June – Fr Liam Donnelly
Friday 18th June – Fr T Philip Donnelly
Saturday 19th June – Fr John Downey

Families’ Voices

The Families’ Voices meeting previously scheduled for 12th June will now be held in the Strule Arts Centre on Saturday 19th June from 11 am to 3.30 pm. Lunch will be provided. This meeting is for anyone affected by suicide.

Sunday Devotions

Sunday Devotions have now finished for the summer period.

They will resume in October.

Visitation of the Sick
Fr Canning will visit the sick in the country and

Castle Street areas on Monday 14th June.

Holy Communion to the Sick & Housebound
The Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound who have requested it, next Sunday (20th) after 9.45am Mass and 11am Mass and after 10am Mass in St Mary’s Church Drumragh.

All Saint’s P.S. Tattysallagh
All Saints' Primary School in Tattysallagh will celebrate their end of year mass on Friday 18th June at 2.00 pm in school. We extend a warm welcome to everyone to come along.

Camphill Community at Clanabogan are having a Barn Dance

Friday 18th June 2010

Dancing from 9 pm – 12 midnight

Music by Ferdonty

Admission £2.50 which includes supper.

We look forward to seeing a lot of our friends & neighbours on the night.

Everyone welcome.

Loreto Grammar School Omagh &

Christian Brothers’ Grammar School Omagh

Transfer 2010/11

The first criteria for admissions to these Post-Primary schools is to sit the GL Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment will take place on Saturday 20th November 2010.

Information packs are available from the schools’ offices or websites.

Tele: Loreto 028 82243633 / C.B.S. 028 82243567

Website: www.loretogs.com or www.cbsomagh.org

Closing date for completed Registration Forms: 17th September 2010

Omagh Youth Community Choir
The Omagh Youth Community Choir will sing a Gospel Programme in Mountjoy Presbyterian Church tonight (Sunday) at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

Clanabogan Development Initiative
Annual walk will take place at Camphill on Wednesday 16th June, leaving Camphill car park at 7.30 pm. Short enjoyable walk suitable for all ages everyone welcome.

‘Taking the Time’
Mary Murphy with Sr Perpetua will lead an ‘Exploration of the Journey Inward’, using some of the finest poetry and classical music, with reflections on the Psalms. This retreat-like experience is an invitation to touch into the creative imagination. It will be held in the Thornhill Centre, beginning Friday 2nd July at 7.00 pm and ending Saturday 3rd July at 7.00 pm. For further details contact The Secretary, Thornhill Centre on 028 7135 1233.

Gortmore Park 1950 – 2010
Gortmore Park is celebrating its 60 years with a programme of events this weekend. If you are a resident, past or present and have any photographs or memorabilia we would like to hear from you. Contact Allison on 0771 832 7117 or Betty on 8225 0084. Events begin at 2.00 pm on Sunday. Everyone welcome.

Pioneers
The Pioneer Outing to Dromantine for Mass and to Newcastle will be on Saturday 26th June. For bookings call 8224 2921 or 8224 5710.

Drumragh GFC
Clash of the Clans – Forget Club, Forget County - This is Family! Drumragh Sarsfields GFC introduces the first Toolbox.ie ‘Clash of the Clans’ - a competition to crown the best ‘footballing families’. Games will be played on a half-pitch basis with teams of 7 players and 3 subs. For more information and rules please contact Terry Keyes on 07908 473 342 or email terry_keyes@yahoo.co.uk. Closing date for entries is 4th July. The competition is to be held on 24th and 25th July. Visit www.drumraghgfc.net.

Sports Quiz
Friday 18th June
The Weigh Inn @ 8.30 pm
4 man team £12 per team
Spot prize draw on the night!
Funds going towards Omagh Triathlon Club
Everyone welcome

Music Workshop
Tom Kendzia (US) is coming to Ireland to give the Church Music Summer School in Maynooth. He has been persuaded to come via Plumbridge to lead a workshop for singers/choirs on Wednesday 30th June from 7.30 to 9.30 pm in the Parish Hall, Plumbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for us here in the North West. For more details, contact Sr Perpetua at 02871351233.

Macmillan Cancer Street Collection
Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with a street collection in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, taking place on Saturday 19th June, please contact Patsy on 0777 460 7074 or Hazel on 0790 959 6018.

Dance
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Friday 18th June
Music is by Country Legends

Omagh St Endas GFC
proudly present
‘Strictly Come Ceili Dancing’
Calling all dancers and non dancers

Are you up for the challenge?
For further details contact : 07808763185 or 07742242072
or watch local press for details

Omagh St Enda's GAC
Football and hurling training for U6, U8, U10 and U12s is now in full swing every Saturday morning at Healy Park and the Brothers' Park (U12s beside fire station) from 10.30am-12pm. So come on, if you haven't already done so, get your children away from the computer games etc out to the fun family atmosphere at our training. You and your child will be made very welcome. Bingo with £4,000 in prize money continues every Thursday at 9 pm at Healy Park.

SVP would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support in providing clothing, shoes, books, etc for resale in our shop and for recycling. It is very much appreciated.

Counters for June
Tommy Bradley, Michael Donnelly, John Doyle, Hubert Logue, Dessie McClements, Kevin McCrory, John Meyler, Seamus Sheridan, Leo Turbett.

Readers for June
6 pm – John McSorley; 8.30 am – Bro Tom Gough; 9.45 am – Catherine Hyland; 11 am – Maura Gallagher; 12.30 pm – Bernie Nixon.

Eucharistic Ministers for June
Vigil Mass – Jackie Convey, Tony McGarvey, Mary McLaughlin, Mary Toal, Moira Sharpe; 8.30 am – Sean Rodgers, Conrad Darcy, Sinead Slevin; 9.45 am – Peter McCormick, Seamus Sheridan, Shirley Norris, Maureen Miley; 11 am – George Johnson, Eugene Teague, Helen Johnson, Alice McNamee, Joe Mulryan; 12.30 pm – Kathleen Winters, Mary Donaghy, Gerard Sharkey, Chrissie Kelly; 10 am Drumragh – Niall Colgan, Anita Hackett.

Collectors for June
6.00 pm – Thomas McElroy, Colm McLaughlin, Pat mcCanney; 8.30 am – Peter Haughey, Gerry Broderick, Fursey Mullan, Billy Henry; 9.45 am – Eugene Lynam, Sean Mullan, A K Kelly, Patrick Devlin, Raymond McGoldrick, John Rafferty, Eugene Turbett; 11 am – Robert Colton, James Murray, Aidan Quinn, Kevin McCrory, Pat McGartland; 12.30 pm – Sean McNamee, John Lagan, Anthony Bradley, Patrick Conway, Dermot O’Kane, Francis Laird.

Gortmore Park 1950 – 2010
Gortmore Park is celebrating its 60 years with a programme of events planned for the weekend of 12th and 13th June. If you are a resident, past or present and have any photographs or memorabilia we would like to hear from you. Contact Allison on 0771 832 7117 or Betty on 8225 0084. Go to www.gortmoreat60.org.uk.

Omagh Independent Advice Centre
We offer 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.

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Mon 10.30 am Coffee Morning
6.00 pm Iyengar Yoga
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 7.30 pm Bowls
8 pm Line Dancing - Beginners
9.15 pm Regular Line Dancing Class
Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing

Contact Tommy on 07753 936 701

New CD from Louise Kirwan
“Listen to my Voice”
14 Beautiful Hymns, including “Listen to my Voice”, “I watch the Sunrise”, “Lady of Knock”, “Oh the Love of my Lord” and “Going Home”.
On Sale Locally

Looking for a Religious gift?
Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc available in

St Joseph’s Book Shop.
Open Saturdays 10.30am - 4 pm.

Sacred Heart Church Book Rack

CTS Books Available at the Back of the Church.
Price £1.95