Sunday 16th August 2009

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to the crowd: ‘Anyone who eats this bread will live forever’. To live forever is one of the longings in every human heart. And yet death is part of every human life. Jesus reveals though that death is not the end but only the beginning of new life and he has led the way for us through his resurrection. And he gives us his own body and blood to lead us into eternal life. Through the Eucharist we are already united with life that will last forever, a life that we are called on to live now through our love for God and for one another. Eucharistic people are meant to be people who live life to the full, people who radiate hope, people who are known for their joy and gladness in being alive, people who forgive easily and often, people who bring peace and happiness into the lives of all whom they meet.

Following the bombing of 15th August 1998, a number of gifts ‘for the people of Omagh’ were received by Omagh District Council from organisations and individuals.

 

Some of the pieces will be kept for historical purposes in the Omagh Library archive, however, there are a number of pieces which the Council feels should be placed on display at various locations around Omagh, where they can be viewed by the local community.

 

Omagh District Council has identified one piece which they wish to donate, on a permanent basis, to the Sacred Heart Church as follows:

 

Framed Cultured Pearl Cross entitled ‘Peace’ – presented by Mr Danny Garcia from the manufacturers, Lu Coral, of Hong Kong. The piece contains 8,000 cultured pearls and only two in the world exist – the other was presented to Pope John Paul II and is located in the Vatican.

 

This framed Pearl Cross has now been granted on permanent loan to the Sacred Heart Church.

 

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 16th August 2009

Wednesday 19 – St John Eudes, priest

Thursday 20 – St Bernard, abbot and doctor of the Church

Friday 21 – St Pius X, pope

Saturday 22 – The Queenship of Mary

Baptisms

Caitlin Margaret Gray, 54 Culmore Gardens

Jack Starrs, 139 Doogary Road

Sadhbh Terese Duncan, 53 Corradinna Road

Weddings

We congratulate the following couples who were married recently:

Lee McGovern & Sean Heron

Catherine Maguire & John Droogan

Theresa McGale & Stephen Hackett

May the grace of the sacrament remain with them all their lives.

Prayer for Priests

We ask for your prayers for the following priests this week:
Sunday 16th August – Fr Anthony Mailey
Monday 17th August – Fr Eamon Martin
Tuesday 18th August – Fr Gerard Mongan
Wednesday 19th August – Fr Colm Morris
Thursday 20th August – Fr Joseph Morris
Friday 21st August – Fr Aidan Mullan
Saturday 22nd August – Fr Kevin Mullan

Order of Malta Annual Pilgrimage to Knock

Sunday 30th August 2009

Bus leaves Omagh Bus Depot at 9 am sharp. First aid and Nursing personnel will be available to provide specialist assistance. For further details, contact Mary McMenamin (Nursing Officer) on 0773 232 8834.

St Vincent de Paul

Annual Pilgrimage to Knock

Saturday 12th September 2009

Bookings are now being taken at the Thrift Shop, Castle Street, Omagh. The fee is at time of booking is £10. No refunds allowed. It would be advisable to take a packed lunch. The coach will leave Omagh Bus Depot at 8.30 am sharp.

National Grandparents Pilgrimage

Sunday 13th September 2009

Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo

Chief Celebrant: Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland
Guest Singers: Fr. Liam Lawton & Dana

Children's Prayer Appeal: Invitation to all Grandchildren to write a prayer for their Grandparents. All prayers will be blessed at the pilgrimage.

Choral singing by Mayo School of Music Youth Choir, Cill Aodáin Choral Society & Our Lady’s Choir, Castlebar

2.00pm - Anointing of the Sick with music and song

3.00pm - Pilgrimage Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration

Email: info@nationalgrandparentspilgrimage.com

Study Theology From Home!

The Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people, offered by distance learning. This means that one can study for a certificate, diploma or degree in theology, and even more importantly, become more educated in the Faith, all from the comfort of home.

For further information, please contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24, telephone 003531 404 8124/7 or email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com or visit our website www.prioryinstitute.com

Questions people ask

Q. If the Eucharistic Bread was subjected to laboratory testing before and after the consecration, would the results be any different?

A. There is no chemical or physical change at the consecration, so the chemical analysis would yield the same result before and after the consecration. In the same way, a chemical test on Jesus of Nazareth during his life on earth would have found the elements of a human body but would not have detected his divinity. Our faith is based on the words of Jesus. The Son of God dwelt for some thirty-three years in human nature, and now he comes to us as the bread of life, made holy in the consecrated bread and wine.

Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine

Drumragh Sarsfields GAC

Family Fun weekend

Saturday 29th August - 25 mile Sponsored Cycle, followed by Annual Club Barbeque
Sunday 30th August - Family Fun Day

Anyone interested in taking part in cycle, please register with Frank McGlone on 07768 322436. More details later.

Derry Diocesan Society

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

Mary Campbell, Dromore Road
Evelyn Corrigan, Eastview Terrace
Jean Sharkey, Crocknageeragh Road
Maurice Healy, Garrison
Mary Batey (McGoldrick), Erganagh Road, Castlederg
Kathleen Pancott, Brookmount Crescent
Martin Logue, Drumquin
Kathleen McCann, Brookfield Close
Ned Glavin, Derry
Kathleen Glavin, Derry
Benny McCausland, Dergmoney Heights
Neil McKenny, Dromore
Maura McGinn, Dublin Road
Bridie Donaghy, Crossmaglen
Maureen McCauley, O’Connor Terrace
Thomas Gribben, Bellaghy

That these and all who sleep in Christ find in your presence,

light, happiness and peace

Words of Wisdom

“Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
~ Albert Einstein

“While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about.” ~Angela Schwindt

Omagh St Enda’s GAC

Well done to the St Enda's Minor team who won the Minor League title for the second year running, defeating Carrickmore in the final! They play Kildress in the Championship Final next Friday 21st August. Bingo continues as usual every Thursday at Healy Park at 9 pm with £4,000 in prize money.

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 on 028 8224 3252.

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Tue 9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000

Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers

All other classes and weekly events

have now finished for the summer period.

THOSE SPECIAL THINGS IN LIFE

-The beach

-Finding a £20 note in your coat from last winter

-Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

-Running through sprinklers.

-Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

-A cool breeze on a hot day

-Sleepovers

-Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

-Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

-Being part of a team.

-Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

-Playing with a new puppy.