Sunday, 18th April 2010

Third Sunday of Easter

Jesus said to his disciples: “Come and have breakfast.” What a beautiful invitation that is. And the wonderful truth about it is that this is the invitation Jesus extends to each one of us also. Because of his resurrection from the dead, Jesus is available to us in all the ordinary things of our daily lives. He wants us to know that he is with us at breakfast because he lives in us in our homes and families. He is with us in our joys and sorrows, our tears and laughter. He is with us in our love relationships and in our enmities, if we would only open our hearts to recognise him and let him shape our lives. One of the big mistakes we often make is to regard our religion as something we do for God. Christianity is about what God is doing for us in and through Christ who is our way, our truth and our life. This is what has to give shape to our lives, even at breakfast!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Confirmation Retreats in Drumragh Parish

The Prayer Guidance Team of Drumragh Parish will begin retreats on Tuesday 27th April in the Pastoral Centre. It is hoped that all of the 300 children confirmed in the joint parishes of Drumragh and Cappagh will be able to avail of an exciting and activity-filled morning with the team.

The aims of the team are as follows:

To encourage children to be aware of God’s love for them as his children.

To lead them towards a personal relationship with God.

To become aware of the importance of their part in the salvation story.

To show the children different ways of communicating with God.

To encourage them to enjoy scripture stories and delve into their meaning and relevance.

To emphasise the beauty and importance of the sacrament of Confirmation and their call to discipleship.

To stimulate the children to associate their image of God and the practice of the faith with enjoyment, fun, laughter, silence, music, love and life.

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 18th April 2010

Wednesday 21 - St Anselm, bishop and doctor of the Church

Friday 23 – St George, martyr; St Adalbert of Prague, bishop and martyr

Saturday 24 – St Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest and martyr

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Wed Brian McLaughlin – Funeral Mass

Thur Joan Warburton – Month’s Mind

Fri Elizabeth McCrory – Month’s Mind

Baptisms

Mikotay Jerzy Bronisz, 5 Lambrook Drive
Niamh Gemma McCauley, 53 Tattykeel Road
Jack Hugh Kelly, 12 Lambrook Meadows
Tyreece Patrick Campbell-Barrett, 55 Kevlin Gardens
Connor James Grimes, 12 Cannonvale

Recent Deaths

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

Mary Monaghan

Alice Breslin

May they rest in peace.

Recent Weddings

We congratulate the following couples who married here recently:

Kelly Nugent & Orlando Lagan

Breidge McGuigan & Mark McGuigan

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 18th April – Fr Francis Murray
Monday 19th April – Fr Seamus O’Connell
Tuesday 20th April – Fr Joseph O’Conor
Wednesday 21st April – Fr Colm O’Doherty
Thursday 22nd April – Fr Kieran O’Doherty
Friday 23rd April – Fr Brian O’Donnell
Saturday 24th April – Fr Francis P O’Hagan

First Holy Communion Dates
Sunday 25th April 2010 – St Colmcille’s P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm
Sunday 9th May 2010 – St Conor’s P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm
Sunday 16th May 2010 – Loreto P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 pm; All Saint’s P.S. and Sacred Heart P.S. in St Mary’s Church, Drumragh @ 10 am
Sunday 23rd May 2010 – Integrated P.S. in the Sacred Heart @ 12.30 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 9.45am Mass and 11am Mass and after 10am Mass in St Mary’s Church Drumragh.

Cemetery Sunday 2010
Our Services of Remembrance for the Dead will take place this year in the Drumragh and Dublin Road Cemeteries on Sunday 6th June. The Drumragh Service will be at 3 pm and the Dublin Road Service at 5 pm.

A Deeper Understanding of Jesus in the Gospels
Have you ever wanted to find out more about the Gospels and what they tell us of Jesus? Then this study group is for you! The study group will meet in the Pastoral Centre, Omagh for five Mondays for about one hour each evening. The first session starts on Monday 19th April at 8.15 pm. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome.

Family Treasure Hunt in aid of Club Drumragh!
Drumragh Sarsfields are organising a Treasure Hunt on Wednesday 29th April, taking place from 7 pm from the new Clubrooms at Clanabogan. The cost is £10 per car. Refreshments served afterwards upon return to the Clubrooms. Everyone welcome!!

Sacred Heart College, Omagh
Post 16 Information Evening
Tuesday 20th April 2010 from 7.30 pm in lower Assembly Hall.
Students thinking of studying AS and A2 subjects are very welcome.

CBS Omagh Post 16 Information Evening
We extend a warm welcome to all students and their parents to our Post 16 Information Evening. It will be held in our Sports Hall on Thursday 22nd April at 7.30pm. The school offers 28 subjects at AS and ‘A’level, Key Skills, the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness and the Pope John Paul II Award.

ACCORD Annual Recruitment Campaign

ACCORD is looking for people who are currently married in the Catholic Church or currently in a marriage recognised by the Catholic Church for 5 years, have the ability to convey a positive attitude to marriage, have an openness and commitment to working within a Catholic organisation, relate easily to people, are able to be part of a team and are sensitive, warm, caring and accepting.

We are hosting an informal information evening for those interested in working with ACCORD and who want to find out more about what a facilitator’s role involves, without any commitment being required, on Wednesday 21st April at 8 pm in Mount Saint Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh (Tel 028 82242439).

St Joseph’s Ladies’ Club
Come and see lovely arrangements of Spring Flowers by Ann McCann in St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh on Wednesday 21st April at 8.15 pm. Admission is £3, including supper.

‘Mary’s Meals’ Information Night

A Charity dedicated to Feeding the poorest Children in the World. It only costs £6.15 a year to feed a child in Africa!

If interested, come along to our Information evening in the CBS School, Kevlin Road, Omagh at 8 pm on Sunday 18th April.

“Truly I say to you, as you did this to one of the least of these, You did it to Me”. (Mat 25:45)

Al-Anon Meetings in Omagh Area
Tuesdays & Fridays @ 8.30 pm
Gortmore House - Day Centre, Derry Road, Omagh
(Access for Disabled)

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners – April 2010

£2,000 – Sarah McEnhill, c/o promoter. Promoter – Elizabeth Broderick; £1,000 – Declan Colton, 11 The Hawthhorns. Promoter – Sheila Colton; £500 – Rosemary Morris, Townview Avenue. Promoter – Raymond McNally; £250 – John McGread, 2 Sperrin Drive. Promoter – Jim McGread; £100 – Colm & Kay O’Neill, 98 Dublin Road. Promoter – Gerard Lily; £100 – Alice McGlade, 53 Cannondale. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning; £100 – Brigid Harkin, Mulmona Road. Promoter – Charlie McLaughlin; £100 – Bridie McGuigan, 171 Tamlaght Road. Promoter – Phil McGuigan; £100 – Margaret Coyle, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Teresa McCance; £100 – Terry McCance, 24 Drum Road. Promoter – Teresa McCance; £100 – Rita Ring, 9 Drumragh View. Promoter – Geraldine Gallagher; £100 – Bridget McNabb, 20 Crocknageeragh Road. Promoter – Francis Quinn; £100 – Paul McCanny, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Ann Colton; £100 – Peadar McKenna, Coolnagard. Promoter – Tommy Sharkey;
Promoter’s £100 Prize: Fr Thomas Canning.

Please Note: The next Parish Draw will take place on Tuesday 4th May 2010.

Children in Crossfire
We are recruiting 20 enthusiastic individuals to join us for the 25th Budapest Half Marathon on 5th September 2010. A deposit of £150 is requested and a minimum sponsorship applies. Contact Sarah on 028 7126 9898 or e-mail events@ childrenincrossfire.org for more information.

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
16th – 21st July 2010
The pilgrimage is anxious to have the assistance of three more nurses to help in the provision of care for those registered for medical support. There are also places available for general pilgrims. Please contact the Pilgrimage Office on 7126 0293.

Omagh St Enda's GAC
BIG MONSTER BINGO returns to Healy Park this Thursday 22nd April at 9 pm with £7,000 in prize money. This includes THREE £1,000 houses and THREE £500 houses. The lotto jackpot stands at £5,000. The seniors and reserves are away to Trillick this Sunday 18th at 2.15pm (reserves) and 3.45pm (Seniors).

Looking for a Religious gift?
Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc available in
St Joseph’s Book Shop.
Open Saturdays 10.30am - 4 pm.

Omagh Independent Advice Centre

We offer a free and confidential advice service to anyone in financial difficulty. If you would like to speak to someone about your financial difficulties, please contact Michele in the Advice Centre on 028 8224 3252. N.B: A telephone helpline will be in operation on Monday and Wednesday night from 7pm – 9pm to aid those struggling with debt. Call 028 8224 3252.

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Mon 10.30 am Coffee Morning
6.00 pm Iyengar Yoga

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 7.30 pm Bowls
8.00 pm Line Dancing

Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing

Contact Tommy on
07753 936 701