Sunday 15th February 2009

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus, friend of outcasts

“Whatever you eat, whatever you drink, whatever you do at all, do it for the glory of God.” We often think of faith and religion only in terms of prayer. The extraordinary thing about Jesus and his teaching, as seen in this passage from St. Paul, is that true religion is to be found in the ordinary things of life and true faith is to be lived in daily life. This is especially true in the day-to-day loving that is marriage. Each couple live out their spirituality in the ways they tenderly love one another. And in family life the quality of love is what makes people holy. In our life together in our parish we are called to the spirituality of being a community in which we care for one another. We need prayer as part of it all both to grow in the power to love and to celebrate the goodness of love. It is only through the power of God that we can love as we should.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

"I’ve Learned”

I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life goes on and it will be better tomorrow.

I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas lights.

I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.

I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life”

I’ve Learned” (continued - part 2)

I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.

But if you focus on your family, friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart,
I usually make the right decision.

I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I do not have to be one.

I’ve Learned” (continued - part 3)

I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone; people love that human touch - holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I’ve learned that you should pass this on to someone you care about. I just did.
Sometimes they just need a little something to make them smile.

People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did.
But people will never forget how you made them feel.

The Author, Eric S Chatman is on death row in San Quentin Prison.

Recent Deaths

We sympathise with the family of the following who died recently:

Margaret Gormley

May she rest in peace.

Mass Intentions

Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm

Tues Callum Green - 1st Anniversary (Mass of The Angels)

Wed Kathleen Doherty – Month’s Mind

Fri Eibhlin Corrigan – Months’ Mind

Week beginning Sunday 15th February

This Week’s Saints

Tuesday 17th – St Fintan

Saturday 21st – St Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Baptisms

Aoife Margaret Harper, 2 Beltany Grove

Reflections of the Creed

Why not spend a little time on Tuesdays during Lent from 10.30 to 11.30 am in the Pastoral Centre, so that we can have a deeper understanding of our faith?

This is a six part DVD series, each lasting approximately 50 minutes and features several interviews with prominent men and women of faith.

The Themes are as follows:

Session 1 – Why we Believe
Session 2 – How we Believe
Session 3 – the Almighty Father
Session 4 – The Lord Jesus Christ
Session 5 – The Holy Spirit and the Church
Session 6 – The Coming Kingdom

All Welcome

Tea & Refreshments will be served.

LENT

For Lent this year there will be a short talk followed by a reflection with prayer, on the Seven Last Words of Christ.

WHEN: Monday nights after the 7.30 pm Mass, commencing Monday 23rd February for about 30-40 minutes, with tea afterwards.

WHERE: Christ the King Church, Strathroy

The Final word will be held in St Mary’s, Killyclogher on Palm Sunday, 5th April, and will take the form of a Holy Hour.

Mission Appeal

The Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) are visiting this part of the diocese during this year and will be with us in Drumragh Parish this weekend of the 14th and 15th February. Fr Ian Buckmaster from Dublin and Fr Anselm Ngetwa will speak at all the Masses on the theme of ‘Mission Awareness’. A second collection for their mission will be taken up after Holy Communion at all Masses. We extend a welcome to the White Fathers on their visit to the Parish.

Morning of Reflection & Training

Readers of the parish are invited to a Morning of Reflection and Training in the Pastoral Centre on Saturday 21st February from 10.30 am until 1 pm. If you are able to attend, please contact the Parish Office on 8224 2092.

“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.”

Psalm 119 Vs 105

St Joseph’s Hall Timetable of Events

Mon 10.30am - Coffee Morning
6.00pm - Iyengar Yoga
7.15pm - Kellie Aerobics/ Fitball
Tues 3.00pm - Colmcille Club
9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000
Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers
6.00pm - Baxter School of Dancing
8.00pm - Ladies Club
Thur 7.30pm - Bowls
8.30pm - Line Dancing
Sat 1.45pm - Groogan O’Doherty Class

Questions people ask

Q. Why did Jesus tell the man he had cured to tell nobody about it? Surely we are called to give public witness to the works of God?

A. This is usually called ‘the messianic secret’. Jesus was well aware that many people at that time expected the Messiah to be a political power inspiring the nation to freedom from Roman domination, but this was not his mission. Secondly, too much excitement about miracles would generate mass hysteria and a celebrity cult which would obscure the teaching he wished to impart: especially his mission to die on our behalf and his message to take up our crosses and follow him.

Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap
Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

DRUMRAGH SARSFIELDS GAC

The above club will hold a youth registration morning on Saturday 21st February 2009 from 10 am to 12 noon at CBS Grammar School, Omagh. This is an opportunity to register with our football youth coaching programme for the 2009 season.

Adults £30/Youth £10

Parents, we would invite you to bring along your children, both boys and girls of primary school age, to 16 years. Everyone welcome - be part of the family that is Drumragh!

Club merchandise available on the morning and to order.

www.drumraghgfc.net

Special Service for Bereaved Parents

Remember Our Child will hold its annual Service of Remembrance in St Columb’s Cathedral Derry on Sunday 22nd February 2009 at 4pm. This ecumenical service is for parents/families who have lost a child(ren) through any circumstances.

‘Remember Our Child’ is a project in conjunction with Cruse Bereavement Care and is a partnership of child loss self-help groups in Northern Ireland. Some parents will have lost children through miscarriage, stillbirth or illness; others will have faced tragic loss because of accidents or suicide.

The Remembrance Service gives parents and families the opportunity to come together to remember and acknowledge the lives of their children. Parents are invited to bring a flower in memory of their child(ren) to lay beside the Book of Remembrance in which the names of children have been inscribed.

If you would like further information about the service, please contact: Remember Our Child Project Co-ordinator on 028 9079 7975 or email: rememberourchild@cruse.co.uk

Who me? Join the SVdP?

Yes - YOU!

To work for those in need.

To use your skills, your experience, your time.

To make a difference.

Find out more at an information evening on Tuesday 24th February 2009 at 8pm in Vincent’s, Castle Street, Omagh

St Joseph’s Ladies’ Club

Want to know about quilting? Come to a demonstration by Una Hunt in St Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 18th February at 8.15 pm. Admission is £3 including supper. Everyone welcome!

St Joseph’s Hall Committee Meeting

There will be a meeting of the St Joseph’s Hall Committee on Wednesday 18th February in the hall at 8 pm. All members are asked to attend.

Clanabogan Development Initiative
Annual Charity Quiz

Friday 20th February @ 9.00 pm
Clanabogan Country Club
Table of 4 - £10
Light Refreshments Served
Proceeds to Camphill Community

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of

Deceased Members of the Derry Diocesan Society:

Breda Bradley, Florida
Pat Doherty, 18 Gortrush Park
Gerry Donnelly, 11 Bracken Close
Rebecca McCaffrey, 24 Hunter Crescent
Michael Breen, 35 Kevlin Gardens
John Maguire, Essex, England
Richard Hackett, 4 Starrs Crescent
Alice Daly, London
Dessie Corrigan, 75 Culmore Park
Sally Turner
Jimmy Coyle, 1B Cannondale
Rose Ellen Kirk, 31 Strule Park
Mary McGrath, Hillbank Fold (formerly 28 Lammy Crescent)

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

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners

February 2009

£2,000 – Mike Sweetman, 9 Thornville Park. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £1,000 – Caroline Connolly, 12 Brookmount Crescent. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning. £500 – E McElhill, 6 Coolnagard Grove. Promoter – K McElhill. £250 – Daniel McCrossan, 63 O’Kane Park. Promoter – Daniel McCrossan. £100 – Deano McNamee, 3 Coolnagard Lane. Promoter – Catherine McNamee. £100 – Phil McGuigan, 15 Ardmore Avenue. Promoter – Phil McGuigan. £100 – Mary Conlon, 3 Clontarf Drive. Promoter – Claire McKeown. £100 – Damian Goligy, Sunningdale. Promoter – Maggie Quinn. £100 – Mary Maguire, 33 Centenary Park. Promoter – A J Turnbull. £100 – Aidan Campbell, 33 Tattykeel Road. Promoter – Marie Campbell. £100 – Collette McCrossan, 51 O’Kane Park. Promoter – Daniel McCrossan. £100 – A Devlin, 16 Kevlin Heights. Promoter – Philomena McNamee. £100 – Eamon Baxter, 17 Johnston Park. Promoter – Margaret Sheridan. £100 – Majella Clarke, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Attracta Kelly. Promoter’s £100 Prize – Barry Mathers.

Please Note: The next draw will take place on Tuesday 3rd March

N.I. Blood Transfusion Service

The next blood donation sessions will be held in the South West College, Omagh Campus on the following dates:

Wednesday 18th February
1.30 – 4 pm & 5.30 – 8 pm

Thursday 19th February
1.30 – 4 pm & 5.30 – 8 pm

Friday 20th February
1.30 – 4 pm & 5.30 – 8 pm

Please come along – you could save a life!

Annual Clothing Appeal

Due to the adverse weather conditions of last week-end it has been decided to continue the clothes collection at St. Colmcilles G.F.C. grounds, Carrickmore until Sunday 22nd February. Any further enquiries ring 8076 0667.

Looking for a Religious gift?

Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc available in St Joseph’s Book Shop. Open Saturdays 10.30am - 4pm.

Cleaners for Drumragh

The Cleaners for Drumragh for the month of February are Breda Campbell and Patricia Muldoon.

Readers for February
6 pm – Kay McGuigan
8.30 am – Brother Gough
9.45 am – Dominic Pinto
11 am – Pauline McKenna
12.30 pm – Gerard McDonagh

Counters for February

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

Collectors for February

6.00 pm – Eugene Duffy, Joe O’Donnell, Liam Grugan, Michael Brogan; 8.30 am – Michael Gilheaney, Gerard Turbitt, Liam Nugent, Patrick Slevin; 9.45 am – Michael Colton, Liam McGrath, Thomas McGuigan, J F Doyle, Eamon Campbell, Dan Campbell, Hugh Ward, Francis Bradley; 11 am - Sean Lynam, Leo Quinn, Dermot Groogan, Joe Mulryan, Michael McGirr, Jim Joe Campbell, John McDonnell; 12.30 pm – John Breslin, B Brown, Anthony Higgins, Francis McCrory, Thomas Logue.

Eucharistic Ministers for February

Vigil Mass – Jackie Convey, Tony McGarvey, Mary McLaughlin, Mary Toal, Rita Loughran, Moira Sharpe, ; 8.30 am –John O’Neill, Fionnula Quinn, Joan Conaghan; 9.45 am – Seamus Maguire, Aidan Quinn, Jean McGowan, Anne Mullan; 11 am – George Johnson, Eugene Teague, Helen Johnson, Alice McNamee, Joe Mulryan; 12.30 pm – Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracy Nugent, Ann Pearson; 10 am Drumragh – Aidan Campbell, Ann Doherty.

JW Promotions Proudly Presents:
The Queens of Country Show

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Saturday 7th March 2009

Featuring: Billie Joe Spears, Philomena Begley, Dee Reilly, Louise Morrissey, Jeannie Seely

For Tickets call 07753 936 701 or Usual Outlets

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.

Congratulations to Patricia Spillane of Longford who won £50 in February’s Draw. Please bring your returns in by 3rd March to be included in next month’s draw.