Sunday 14th June 2009

The Body & Blood of Christ

"Take this and eat", Jesus said, "This is my body. This is my blood, the blood of the covenant which is to be poured out for many." What an extraordinary love Christ has for us that led him to give us this wonderful sacrament through which he is our food and drink. And yet we become so used to the knowledge of it that we can even see it as a burden. But we do the same with our love for one another. In marriage and family life many people feel burdened by the demands of love. In parish life we can settle for a minimum. This week is a very special time to renew the sense of awe that should be ours when we think of the extent of God's love for us and the privilege of our love for one another. It is a week to cry out: "My Lord, and my God" and to say again to each other "I love you".

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

St Joseph’s Hall Grand Refurbishment Draw

The Prizes are:

1. New Model Ford Fiesta - 5 door

2. Holiday Vouchers worth £3000 with £500 spending money

3. £2000

4. £500

5. 900 Litres heating oil

6. 42" Plasma Television

7. Family Season Swimming Ticket

The date for the draw is getting closer. We thank those people who have returned their tickets and money. There are still some tickets which have not been returned. We ask all promoters to please return their allocated number of tickets and their money as soon as possible. The next opportunity for promoters to return tickets and money is Tuesday 9th June from 7 pm to 9 pm in St Joseph’s Hall.

If you have not purchased a ticket there is an opportunity to do so after all Masses next Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th June in St Joseph’s Hall and in the sacristy of St Mary’s Church, Drumragh. Tickets are £20 each or £50 for a book of three.

Never Give Up

Years ago in Illinois, a young man with six months schooling to his credit ran for an office in the legislature. As might have been expected he was beaten. Next he entered business but failed in that too, and spent the next seventeen years paying the debts of his worthless business partner. He fell in love with a charming lady and became engaged – and she died. He had a nervous breakdown. He ran for Congress and was defeated. He then tried to obtain an appointment to the U.S. Land Office, but didn’t succeed. He became a candidate for the Vice-Presidency and lost. Two years later he was defeated for Senator. He ran for office once more and was elected. That man was Abraham Lincoln.

It took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade, because he couldn’t pass English - of all things! Ironically, he was asked many years later to give the commencement address at Oxford University. His now famous speech consisted of only three words:

“Never give up!”

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 14th June

Friday 19 – The Sacred Heart of Jesus

Saturday 20 – The Irish Martyrs; The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Baptisms

Erin Catherine Darnell Craddock, 143 Ballynahatty Road

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 14th June – Fr Andrew Dolan
Monday 15th June – Fr Brian Donnelly
Tuesday 16th June – Monsignor Joseph Donnelly
Wednesday 17th June – Fr Liam Donnelly
Thursday 18th June – Fr T Philip Donnelly
Friday 19th June – Fr John Downey
Saturday 20th June – For All Priests

Auction for Charity

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Friday 3rd July @ 6.30 pm
Unreserved sale of all goods at hammer price, no fees, no V.A.T.
All proceeds go to Housing Aid Bosnia (Registered Charity No. SC 030136) run by Sr Josephine Walsh
Viewing from 4.30 pm

Contact 0787 641 1435 if you have anything you wish to donate.

50th International Eucharistic Congress

The Irish Episcopal Conference has agreed to the holding of a special collection in every church in Ireland on the Feast of Corpus Christi (today). This will be the second collection at all Masses. The bishops are setting up a central fund for the Eucharistic Congress which takes place in Dublin in 2012.

Do This In Memory

There will be a Mass for all year 4 children today, Feast of Corpus Christi, to celebrate having made their First Communion. The children are invited to wear their special outfits and will receive a poster at the end of Mass.

Reminder

For all parishioners who wish have their child baptised, please contact the Parish Office by the Tuesday preceding the Baptism. Weddings should be booked at least three months in advance, also by contacting the Parish Office.

Amanda McCaffrey, a parishioner, who is heading to Kenya to do voluntary work, had a collection last week in our Parish to raise funds for an orphanage where all children have HIV/AIDS. She thanks all parishioners who donated to such a worthy cause, raising a total of £2,961.

Questions people ask

Q. What did Jesus mean by the blood of the new covenant?

A. The Bible is a library of two testaments. The Old Testament is about God’s first covenant with his people, a covenant given through Noah, Abraham and Moses. The New Testament is the documentation of the new covenant, inaugurated by Jesus Christ, by which we are raised up as children of God. Before the time of Jesus, people regularly renewed their side of the covenant by offering blood sacrifices. The new covenant was ratified once and for all in the blood of Jesus, shed on Calvary.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine
Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

Reminder of Services

Available at Tyrone County Hospital

You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in the Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness, palpitations or fainting episodes – the nursing staff can assess your heart – in the Unit. It may be that you will be transferred to another hospital if the need arises later. You can refer yourself or be sent by your G.P. to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open 24 hours daily. For advice call 028 8283 3129 (Cardiac Assessment Unit). In an emergency call Cardiac Ambulance on 028 8224 9149.

Ulster Project 2009

There is a ‘Service of Blessing Before Departure’ on Sunday 21st June at 3 pm in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh. All are welcome.

‘Reeling Back the Years - The Kerrigan Way’
A night of ceili dancing, singing, craic and meeting old friends
Saturday 27th June in St Joseph’s Hall Omagh
9 pm – 1.30am – Music by the W and J Ceili Band. Tickets - £5 includes supper (available from Top News Georges Street) and (Tommy Sharkey- St Joseph’s Hall Omagh – 07753936701). Enquiries to 07808763185.
Please note that tickets are limited- don’t leave it too late!!!

SVP Clothing Banks

The blue clothes banks with the SVP logo are now being emptied by SVP staff, connected to the Omagh Thrift Shop, Vincent’s. We appreciate that there are parking difficulties in the Castle Street area for those wishing to leave clothes in the shop and for this reason the banks have been provided for your convenience. Be assured that all donations in these banks will directly benefit the SVP shop and those in need in our community.

St Vincent de Paul
We would like to hear from Senior Citizens within our community who would like to avail of our informal social visits to their homes. Just leave your name, address and telephone number in the Thrift Shop or leave details on our phone line, 028 8224 4488.

St Vincent de Paul Senior Citizen Annual Summer Outing to Bundoran
Thursday 23rd July 2009
Bus Departs: Loreto Convent Gates @ 9.30 am & Omagh Bus Depot @ 10.00 am. A deposit of £5 secures seat. This will be refunded on the day.

St Vincent De Paul Appeal
We are appealing for a Recliner Chair which is in perfect working order. Please call the helpline on 8224 4488 and leave details.

N. I. Blood Transfusion Service

The next session will be held in the First Presbyterian Church, Dublin Road on Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June at the following times: 1.30 pm – 4 pm & 5.30 pm – 8 pm.
Please come along - you could save a life!

Charity Football Match & Fun Day

Sunday 14th June - 2 pm – 5 pm
Athletic Park, Knockmoyle, Omagh
All Proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care
Omagh United XI v Shelbourne XI
Kick- off @ 3 pm
BBQ – Face Painting – Bouncy Castles – Beat the Keeper & More!

The Colmcille Club

This year the Club’s Summer Outing on 9th June was to Lough Erne. The club has now closed for the summer holidays and will reopen on the second Tuesday of September.

Clanabogan Drama Circle Presents
M.J. Ginnelly’s ‘A Wake In The West’
13th & 14th June 2009

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
8.30 pm Nightly
Admission £5 - A Hilarious Comedy

Dance

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Friday 19th June
Music by Country Legends
10 pm – 12.30 am

Omagh St Enda’s GAC
The St Enda's Seniors play Dromore at Healy Park this Sunday with the throw-in at 2.15 pm (Reserves) and 3.45pm (Seniors). Bingo continues as usual on Thursday at Healy Park at 9 pm with £4,000 in prize money.

Drumragh GFC
There will be an opportunity for all fans of Drumragh GFC to purchase replica kit, hoodies, etc this Tuesday evening, 16th June, at 7.00 pm at Clanabogan. Anyone with specific queries can contact Anne or Dympna. in the first instance.