.Sunday 16th November 2008

The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Trust in Christ

Jesus said to his disciples: "You have been faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater." Fidelity in every area of life is one of the most important elements for happiness in human life. It is only when we know that we can fully trust others that we are at peace. This is the virtue that Jesus holds up for our prayer and concern this week. It is especially important in the relationship of husband and wife and it is there that we can all learn what it means. Fidelity in marriage means more than simply staying together. It also means working at making life together wonderful and enjoyable. This is also true for the relationships within family life. Being faithful to one another means being willing to accept the differences and to love each one as she/he is. And in the parish we show our fidelity by taking an active part in its life.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Dear Parishioner

For some time now St Joseph’s Hall has been in need of essential interior refurbishment. In compliance with Health and Safety regulations and Environmental Health requirements, provision must be made for new toilet facilities, new kitchen facilities, electrical and stage improvements and upgrading of the seating arrangements. The hall has served the community well for 18 years. The management committee has attended to the maintenance of the hall over the years with care and prudence. The work envisaged now would involve considerable expenditure. No parish hall at the present time is a profit-making venture so the committee must look beyond their own resources to raise the capital for the work envisaged. Since the Parish is still in considerable debt, following the work on St Mary’s, Drumragh and the Drumragh Graveyard, and in order to avoid adding to that debt, the committee is hoping to run a one-off draw to raise the necessary finance (See inside for details). Currently, the debt is being reduced mainly by the monthly Parish Draw, which you have generously supported over the years. This is very much needed and appreciated and will continue in the new year. I am appealing to you to show support for the one-off draw which will commence shortly. Many people have volunteered already to act as promoters to sell tickets – more promoters are still needed.

If you have volunteered or wish to volunteer for the task, please come to the Launch of the Draw in St Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 3rd December at 8 pm. The actual draw will take place in June 2009, giving plenty of time for the selling and purchasing of tickets. Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely

Monsignor Joseph Donnelly P.P.

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

3rd Prize - £2000

4th Prize - £500 And may other Prizes!

Tickets will cost £20 (€25) or a book of 3 Tickets for £50 (€65) - Draw will take place in June Launch of Draw & Meeting of Promoters Wednesday 3rd December 2008. Promoter selling winning ticket wins £500 - £500 Draw for those selling 10 Books or more

Annual Service for the Dead

The Annual service for all those who died during the last twelve months will be held today (Sunday) at 6 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sr Briege McKenna

There will be Mass, Adoration and a Eucharistic Healing Service in the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday 20th November at 7.30 pm. Fr Kevin Scallon will celebrate the Mass and Sr Briege McKenna will lead the Eucharistice Healing Service which follows Mass. All are welcome to attend.

St Joseph’s Guides Mass

St. Joseph's Guides, Omagh, would like to extend a warm invitation to parishioners to attend their opening Mass today (Sunday) at 3.00pm in the Sacred Heart Church. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass and the Derry Diocesan Youth Choir will provide the music. Patricia Lewsley, the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People is speaking at a function afterwards.

Christmas Country Showtime presents

Brendan Shine

Also Featuring Kenny Archer the Famous Yodler

Saturday 27th December 2008
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Doors Open 7.30 pm – Show @ 8 pm

Tickets £12.50 available from :
Xclusive – 32 High Street, Omagh
8225 2150
Music Master, Foundry Lane, Omagh 8225 9225
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh 0775 393 6701

Week beginning Sunday 16th November
This Week’s Saints
Monday 17 – St Elizabeth of Hungary, religious
Tuesday 18 – Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts Peter and Paul
Friday 21 – The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday 22 – St Cecilia, virgin and martyr

Mass Intentions - Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm
Mon John Doherty – Month’s Mind
Tue Sarah McKenny – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms
Ellyse Quinn, 4 Dunnamona Grove

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Weddings
We congratulate the following couples who married here recently:

Mary McAtee & Andrew Patterson

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

Derry Diocesan Development Plan for Charismatic Renewal
As part of the above plan Omagh Prayer Group invites you to:

A Day of Renewal

Date: Saturday 29th November 2008
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Theme: The Sacrament of Confession

Facilitator: Fr Paul Farren

Venue: The Mellon Country Hotel, Beltany Road, Omagh
Cost: £20 (including Lunch & Tea/Coffee on arrival)
For booking, please call the Parish Office on 028 8224 2092 (Office Hours)
“Repent and believe the Good News” (Mark 1:15)

Ulster Project 2009

The Ulster Project seeks to foster understanding between young people from the four main Churches in Omagh through bonding activities here January to June and with Church families in America in July. Application forms may be obtained from the Parish Office and returned there before noon on Wednesday 26th November by parishioners whose 15th birthday occurs during 2009.

Mambo Jax – A Demonstration of Healthy Eating
Seamus McCrossan of Newtownstewart’s Mambo Jax Restaurant is giving a demonstration - with tasters – of Healthy Eating on Wednesday 19th November in St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh. Wine reception is at 8 pm. Admission is £6 – including supper. Proceeds in aid of the +18 Club and Under with Learning Difficulties @ Omagh Youth Club.

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society
The Annual General Meeting of the Society in the Derry Diocese takes place today (Sunday 16th November) in Nazareth House, Bishop Street, Derry. Proceedings will commence at 3 pm with celebration of Mass by Dr Séamus Hegarty. All members are welcome to attend.

Prayer for the Holy Souls
The Rosary will be recited each morning during the month of November for the Holy Souls. It will begin at 9.30 am.

Our Lady of Fatima
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima, blessed by Pope Paul VI for Ireland, is arriving in Christ the King Church, Strathroy for a special Mass on Wednesday 19th November. Procession with Rosary is at 7 pm, followed by Mass at 7.30 pm. A short talk on the Fatima message and Blessing and Enrolment in the Brown Scapular will also take place. All are invited to come together as a community in prayer seeking the intercession of Our Heavenly Mother. The statue will remain in the Church until Wednesday 26th November to include the Feast of Christ the King.

Omagh Prayer Guidance Group Invite you to:

A Week of Guided Prayer

Sunday 30th November – Friday 5th December

Times: Sunday @ 7.30 pm
Friday @ 7.30 pm
Monday – Thursday at a time that suits you.

Venue: Pastoral Centre, Omagh
To enrol, please ring the Parish Office on 028 8224 2092 no later than Monday 24th November. Everyone welcome.

Christian Brothers Grammar School Drama Society Presents
John Steinbeck’s Classic ‘Of Mice and Men’
School Assembly Hall
Wednesday 26th November – Friday 28th November @ 8 pm
For tickets call Box Office on 028 8824 3567

Drumragh Sarsfields Community Quiz
Clanabogan Country Club
Friday 21st November
9 pm Sharp
Table of 4 £10
Everyone welcome
Refreshments served

Come and Celebrate the Life, Work and Apostleship of St Paul on the following evenings in: St Joseph’s Hall @ 8.15 pm

1. Presentation with question and answer session on “The Life Story of St Paul” on Monday 24th November 2008.

2. Presentation with question and answer session, music, mime and prayer on “The Letters and Teachings of St Paul” on Monday 1st December 2008.

3. Full length feature film on “St Paul, his life” on Monday 8th December 2008.

Omagh Famine Relief Group

The Omagh Famine Group appeals for volunteers in their annual Christmas street collections. The group will collect in Omagh on Saturday 29 November 2008 on behalf of Concern Worldwide. They will then collect on behalf of the Famine Group in Omagh on Saturday 13 December 2008. If you can give any time at all on either or both of these days, please phone Marian O’Neill at 02882245025, 07799061516 or e-mail at mtoneill@fsmail.net. Thank you for your support.

Dance
St Joseph’s Hall
Friday 21st November
Music by Country Legends
10 pm – 12.30 am
Please come along and support your Parish Dance!

Divine Mercy Prayer Group
This group meets on the first Sunday of every month at 3 pm in the Cappagh Parish Centre. All are welcome to this open prayer group.

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 in the Advice Centre on 028 82243252.

Notices for Weekly Bulletin
If you wish to submit an article for this bulletin please do so, either by post to the Parish Secretary, 48 Brook Street or by email to info@drumraghparish.com. Articles cannot be accepted after the Wednesday evening Deadline. Please do not call to give articles by telephone. Parish events and functions will always be given priority, and other material, such as local charity events will be accepted, space providing.

Eucharistic Ministers for November

Vigil Mass – Tony McBride, Louise Kirwan, Maura Cox, Catherine Mimnagh, Elizabeth O’Boyle;
8.30 am – Ann Mullan, Angela Lalsingh, Margaret Haigney;
9.45 am – Joe McElholm, Susan McCanney, Mary Tierney, Kevin Miley;
11 am – Gerald McCarney, Regina Gormley, Kathleen McMahon, Geralyn McCusker, Siobhán Taggart;
12.30 pm - Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracy Nugent, Ann Pearson, Charlie Colton;

10 am Drumragh – Bridie McElroy, Dympna McKay.

Collectors for November

6.00 pm – Eugene Duffy, Joe O’Donnell, Liam Grugan, Michael Brogan;

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

Counters for November

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

Holy Land Pilgrim Tours
Holy Land Pilgrimage
14th – 23rd October 2009

Accompanied by Spiritual Director
Jerusalem ~ 5 Nights ~ Half-board
Tiberias ~ 4 Nights ~ Half-board
Direct Flights from Dublin
£1070 stg. fully inclusive

Please contact Paddy McGowan on 8224 4450

St Joseph’s Hall

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 4.00pm - Ballet Dancing
7.00pm - Traditional Music Class
7.30pm - Bowls
8.30pm - Line Dancing
Sat 1.45pm - Groogan O’Doherty Class