Sunday 17th January 2010

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Jesus said: 'Fill the jars with water'. And they filled them to the brim." People often think of themselves as very ordinary and the place they live in as fairly insignificant. And yet it was for people like this in a place like that that Jesus worked one of his most famous miracles. One of the keys to this reality was that the servants obeyed Jesus’ command, in fact they overdid it and they 'filled the water jars to the brim'. Jesus' command to us is to love one another as he has loved us. If we follow his command great things will also happen in our lives and in the world we live in. But we also have to use the key and fill our love to the brim. We tend however to measure out our love. This week we are asked to practise our love more intensely in our homes and communities and let Jesus transform us.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Millennium Volunteers

We would like to inform young people in the parish between the ages of 16 and 24 that are already involved in some form of volunteering work – youth clubs, choirs, collections, fundraising, care, helping in the community, etc, that they can have the time that they have dedicated accredited towards attainment of Millennium Volunteer Awards. The programme awards UCAS recognised certificates for 50, 100 and 200 hours of volunteering work.

The Millennium Volunteers Programme is a UK wide Government initiative, designed to promote and recognise sustained volunteering among young people. The programme is delivered in the Omagh District Council area by the Omagh Volunteer Centre and has provided many excellent contributions to the community, ultimately aiming to promote citizenship, tolerance and cultural diversity among young people.

Too often young people are portrayed negatively by the media and we want to change this perception. Our initiative encourages more young people to get involved in volunteering activities that enables them to practise their skills and interests. Imagine a 200 strong contingent of young people available at short notice to intervene in emergency situations in the community, such as snow or flooding.

New Millennium Volunteers will receive training and support and we will be organising social evenings, team-building outings and awards ceremonies in recognition of the important role that the young volunteers play in society. Many local businesses will be offering a 10% discount to Millennium Volunteers in recognition of their contribution to the community.

For further information on this programme please contact Omagh Community House, 2 Drumragh Avenue, Omagh or call 028 8224 0772 or email omaghmv@googlemail.com

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 17th January 2010

Wednesday 20 – St Fabian, pope and martyr; St Sebastian, martyr.

Thursday 21 – St Agnes, virgin and martyr

Friday 22 – St Vincent, deacon and martyr

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Mon Linda McDonald – 1st Anniversary

Tue Kevin Colgan – Month’s Mind

Wed Evelyn Corrigan – 1st Anniversary

Fri Edward (Ted) O’Reilly – 1st Anniversary

Anniversary Mass

Fr Joseph Gormley will say a Mass to mark the first anniversary of Mary Cunningham in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh on Friday 22nd January at 7.30 pm.

Holy Communion to the Sick & Housebound

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

Church Unity Service

The Annual Church Unity Service will take place this year in the First Omagh Presbyterian Church, Dublin Road at 7 pm on Sunday 24th January and not on 17th as advertised last week. This marks a week of prayer for Christian Unity. The Service is open to all denominations. All are welcome to attend.

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 17th January – Fr Ronald Colhoun
Monday 18th January – Fr Michael Collins
Tuesday 19th January – Fr Oliver Crilly
Wednesday 20th January – Fr Patrick Crilly
Thursday 21st January – Fr Brendan Crowley
Friday 22nd January – Bishop Edward Daly
Saturday 23rd January – For All Priests

Special Diocesan Mass

The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in Saint Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 24th April 2010. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass, please contact the Catechetical Centre on (028) 7126 4087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org.

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners – January 2010

£2,000 – Kitty Bradley, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Rozella Kelly; £1,000 – Sarah McGrenaghan, Dublin Road. Promoter – Babs Barrett; £500 – Kathleen Magee, 4 Lambrook Gardens. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £250 – Mary Logue, 42 Gortmore Gardens. Promoter – Catherine McNamee; £100 – Martin Floyd, 5 Brookfield Close. Promoter – Elizabeth Broderick; £100 – Ben Bresnahan, Coolnagard Gardens. Promoter – Tommy Sharkey; £100 – Patrick Teague, 61 Galbally Road, Dromore. Promoter – Mary Teague; £100 – Ann Devlin, 5 Tamlaght Road. Promoter – Fr McDevitt; £100 – Mickey Turner, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Ron Oddy; £100 – Una Hackett, 4 Crocknageeragh Road. Promoter – Barry Mathers; £100 – Mary McCann, 20 Brookfield Close. Promoter – Geraldine Gallagher; £100 – Bernie Rafferty, 1 Milestone Road. Promoter – Michael Mullan; £100 – Roslyn Rodgers, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Mary Haughey; £100 – Clodagh Murphy, 40 Brookmount Heights; Promoter – Clodagh Murphy;
Promoter’s £100 Prize: Raymond McNally, 20 Sperrin View.

Please Note: The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 2nd February 2010

Loreto Convent Primary School, Brookmount Road, Omagh
Closing Date for Application for Enrolment
Parents wishing to enrol their child for September 2010 for The Wee Care Playgroup, Reception and Yr.1 classes must do so by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 20th January 2010

A Special Valentine Gift

Give your husband or wife a special Valentine gift of a weekend away with you (12th -14th February 2010). A weekend with a difference that will help deepen your commitment to one another and enrich the joys you share together, whether you are recently or many years married. For details and booking information visit www.marriageencounter.ie or telephone (028) 9062 6503 or (028) 7135 0612.

Children in Crossfire - We would like to thank all those who have returned donations from their Advent campaign. If you were unable to return your Advent collection box due to the recent poor weather, you can still do so by bringing your donation to the sacristy or posting it to 2 St Joseph’s Avenue, Derry BT48 6TH. For other queries please phone 7126 9898.

The Colmcille Club
This club reopens on Tuesday 19th January in St Joseph’s Hall. The bus will collect members at the usual time. New members welcome!

St Joseph’s Ladies’ Club
Having problems keeping your New Year resolutions? Come along to a talk on “Health and Well-being” by John O’Mahoney, Acupuncturist, on Wednesday 20th January in St Joseph’s Hall at 8.15 pm. Admission is £3 which includes supper.

The Samaritans in Derry are holding Information Evenings for those interested in finding out more about the organisation and volunteering opportunities. These events are on Tuesday 19th Jan and Thursday 21st January at 16 Clarendon Street, Derry. All sessions start at 7.30pm, and everyone is welcome. The Samaritans provide 24hr emotional support to anyone who is suffering distress or despair, or experiencing suicidal feelings. Telephone Derry Branch - 7126 5511 or email jo@samaritans.org. The National Number is 08457 909090.

IHCPT Appeal

Nurse required to travel to Lourdes at Easter with The Irish Pilgrimage Trust - Omagh (Group takes young people with special needs to Lourdes). If interested, please contact Maureen Devine on 0771 773 2550 or 7133 7441 for further details.

Flower-Arranging Course

Drumragh GAC are hosting a series of Flower-Arranging Classes for Easter with Colette Maguire, commencing Thursday 18th February at 7.30 pm. Admission is £30 for 6 weeks. The venue is the new Clubrooms at Clanabogan. If interested, please call 0771 617 4221 before 30th January in order to organise numbers.

Foundations in Liturgy

12 Week Course

Beginning Tuesday 19th January 2010

Tuesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm
Venue: Meeting Room, St Theresa’s Parish, Sion Mills
For further information, contact the Secretary at the Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JF or call 028 7135 1233 or email thornhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

Parish Dance
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Friday 22nd January 2010
Music by Canon Ramsey
10 pm – 12.30 am

Omagh St Enda’s GAC

Gaelic Start for Primary 1, Primary 2 and Primary 3 children has recommenced at the C.B.S. Sports Hall every Saturday from 10 am - 11.30am. All new and old members are welcome to come along. The Minors now play Kilcoo from Down on Sunday 24th January at 1.30 pm at Shaws Road, Belfast in the Ulster Club Championship Final.

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 8224 3252.

Keep Fit
St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan
Resumes Thursday 14th January @ 7.30 pm
Call 0779 655 2299 for further details.



St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Mon 10.30 am Coffee Morning
6.00 pm Iyengar Yoga
7.00 pm Aerobics
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 4.30 pm O’Neill’s School of Ballet Dancing
7.30 pm Bowls
8.00 pm Line Dancing
Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing
Hall Caretaker: 07753 936 701

RESCHEDULED CONCERT

St Joseph's Hall, Omagh

Featuring the King of Country,

Mick Flavin and his Band

Special Guests - Kenny Archer, Sinead Taggart & C.C. Cooper
Saturday 30th January 2010 @ 8pm
Ticketsare £15, available from Top News - George's Street, Master - Foundry LaneXclusive - High Street, Omagh
(Tickets for concert previously scheduled for 28th December still valid)

8 Week Yoga Course

St Joseph’s Hall

Starts Monday 11th January 6 - 7.30 pm

Cost £48

Contact Frances on 8167 9743 or 0793 318 4513