Sunday 11th January 2009

Answering God’s Call

The disciples asked Jesus 'where do you live?' He replied 'come and see'. One of the most beautiful truths of our faith is found in the promise that Jesus made to us "where two or three are gathered in my name I am there with them." It is an answer for us to the question that the disciples asked. Jesus lives in our community with one another because of our baptism. He lives in every married couple because of the sacrament they share. He lives in every home because of the love that bonds us to one another as parents with children, as sisters and brothers. The significance of our parish is that it is not merely a place where we worship but is a real presence of Christ in our world. We will only see him in all these special places in so far as we answer his call to love God with our whole heart and to love one another as he loves us.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Do Not Look Forward in Fear

Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
Rather look to them with full hope that they arise.
God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through
All things; and when you cannot stand it, will carry you
In His arms.

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same Everlasting Father who cared
For you today will take care
Of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering, or will give you
Unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace and put aside
All anxious thought and imaginations.

by St. Francis de Sales

Week beginning Sunday 18th January
This Week’s Saints
Tuesday 20 – St Fabian, pope and martyr;
St Sebastian, martyr
Wednesday 21 – St Agnes, virgin and martyr
Thursday 22 – St Vincent, deacon and martyr
Saturday 24 – St Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church

Mass Intentions
Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm

Mon Frank Colton – 1st Anniversary

Wed Teresa McMackin – 1st Anniversary

Thur Dympna Mallon – 1st Anniversary

Fri John McCallion – 1st Anniversary

Recent Deaths

We pray for the family of the following who died recently:

Kathleen Doherty

May she rest in peace.

Recent Weddings

We congratulate the following couple who married here recently:

Angela Karki & Dean Morrell

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

Conversion of St Paul
Please note that the Masses of 24th and 25th January will be of the Conversion of St Paul, not of the Sunday. This will differ slightly from your missalettes.

Church Unity Service

The Annual Church Unity Service will take place this year in the Sacred Heart Church at 6 pm today (Sunday). The speaker will be Fr Kieran Devlin. This marks the beginning of a week of prayer for Christian Unity. This Service is open to all denominations. All are welcome.

Children in Crossfire wishes to thank all the parishioners who have returned their advent boxes. However if you still have a box in your possession, please return it to your parish or to the Children in Crossfire Office, 2 St Joseph’s Avenue, Derry, telephone 028 7126 9898, whichever is most convenient for you. Thank you so much for your generosity.

St Joseph’s Girl Guides
Guide Leaders {17+yrs} are urgently required for St Joseph’s Guides in Omagh. Come along to our meeting on Thursdays in the Station Centre from 4.30 - 6.30 pm. Our unit cannot continue without more help, so please consider giving us your time. It will be worth it!

Questions people ask

Q. How many different names did Saint Peter have?

A. He is called Simon, Peter and Cephas. Simon was his original name. In Aramaic, which Jesus spoke, Cephas is the word for a rock. Peter is its Greek translation. In this new name Jesus indicated his role as the rock on which he would build his church. The letters of Paul refer to him as Cephas eight times and as Peter twice. The gospels, written later than Paul’s letters, nearly always use the Greek form, Peter, as the Christian Church was, by then, using Greek and Latin far more than Aramaic.

Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

Grand Variety Concert & Raffle

Proceeds in Aid of Those Suffering from HIV/AIDS in Zambia

(Organised by Tom & Deirdre Timoney & Local Zambian Fundraising Committee)

Thursday 5th February 2009 @ 8 pm
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
M.C. - Frank Galligan

Artists Include: The Singing Brickie, Gary Quinn, Mary Baxter Dancers, Rosie O’Kane, Ray Moore, Declan Forde, Emma Teague, Shay Turbitt, Liam Moore.

Admission is £5
Raffle to take place on the night with many prizes, including Heating Oil & Meal Vouchers

Tickets available in Top News, George Street or News at Six, John Street.

Ballroom Dancing – Change of Dates!
A new Course begins in St Joseph’s Hall on Monday 26th January (not as previously advertised) at 8.45 pm for 5 consecutive weeks. Anyone wishing to enrol can come along to the hall on Monday 19th January from 8 pm to 9 pm. Fee is £25 and booking is essential. Telephone 8224 5253, 8224 7992 or 07753 936 701.

All Saints’ P.S.
Applications for pupils starting All Saints' P.S., Tattysallagh, are available from school and must be completed by 21st January. Parents and pupils who wish to visit the school can do so by contacting the principal, Mrs B. Daly, on 028 8224 3233. Evening appointments are also available.

Clanabogan Youth Club
The Youth Club continues on the following nights:
Mondays: Indoor Soccer for Senior Members in Sacred Heart College from 8 – 10 pm
Thursdays: Swimming – Bus leaves Lynch’s Vivo Store at 7 pm
Fridays: Clanabogan Hall – Juniors ( P4 – P7) 7 – 8.30 pm & Seniors 8.30 pm – 10 pm

Colmcille Club
This club reopens on Tuesday 20th January in St Joseph’s Hall at 3 pm. The bus will collect members at the usual times. Newcomers welcome.

Parish Draw Winners January 2009
£2,000 – Gemma Gallagher, c/o Promoter. Promoter – John Rafferty

£1,000 – Ann Stacher, Clanabogan. Promoter – Ann Stacher

£500 – Margaret McCutcheon, 21 Lammy Crescent. Promoter – Dessie Sheridan

£250 – Mary Woodhead, Gortmore Park. Promoter – Joe Mulryan

£100 – Josie Norris, 17 Burrow Road. Promoter – Mary Teague

£100 – Ailish Loughran, Ballynahatty Road. Promoter – Charlie McLaughlin

£100 – Pat Rice, 14 Cannondale. Promoter – Carmel Tierney

£100 – Dympna Mpntgomery, 19 Drum Road. Promoter – Catherine McNamee

£100 – Philomena McGinty, Bracken Close. Promoter – Kevin McGinty

£100 – Kevin McCrory, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Kevin McCrory

£100 – Alice Duggan, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Rozella Kelly

£100 – Claire McKeown, 10 Starrs Crescent. Promoter – Claire McKeown

£100 – Tierney Boys, 69 Cannondale. Promoter – Carmel Tierney

£100 – Sarah McGrenaghan, 65 Dublin Road. Promoter – Babs Barrett

Promoter’s £100 Prize – J F Doyle, 44 Culmore Gardens

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

Omagh C.C.E.
Traditional music classes every Monday night in St Colmcilles School. Classes in Fiddle, Tin Whistle and Banjo. Keep free Monday night, March 16th, for All Star Traditional Concert in Strule Arts Centre. Tickets on sale at Arts Centre Box Office, admission £10. Branch membership now due.

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.

Irish Singing Sensation
Tommy Fleming

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Sunday 18th January 2009

Tickets now available from Top News, George Street, Omagh or from St Joseph’s Hall, telephone 07753 936 701.