.Sunday 19th October 2008

The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Give to God what belongs to God.

Jesus said: "Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar - and to God what belongs to God." One of the biggest mistakes we make as human beings is to think that what we have belongs to us! The more wonderful truth is that all we have is a gift from God who loves us and who wants us to live in the freedom of that love. The best way of human living is to treasure everything in life rather than try to possess it; to count our blessings rather than moan about what we don't have. And the greatest treasure of all is each other. The quality of our love for one another in marriage and family life is a measure and major part of our worship of God. That love needs to be such that it will radiate out and include those with whom we worship at the Eucharist and so we build a parish to the glory of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

Hope and Love

The Gospel is a life changing communication that gives hope. Without Christ, humanity is without hope because it is without God. God is the great hope that sustains the whole of life. Paul experienced and understood that redemption and mission are the work of God and his love. The love of God for us prods us to missionary activity. Evangelisers must drink from the original source, which is Jesus Christ. It is from his pierced heart that the love of God flows. Only from this source can care, tenderness, compassion, hospitality, availability and interest in people’s problems be drawn.

(Pope Benedict XVI for Mission Sunday 2008)

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mission Sunday – Go and Tell

First Reading Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6
Knowledge of the one true God is for all nations.

Second Reading Thessalonians 1: 1-5
God loves us and has chosen us, and wishes us to share this Good News with others.

Gospel Matthew 28: 16-20
All Christians are commanded to go and tell the Good News.

Unfolding The Rose

It is only a tiny rosebud, A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals with these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so sweetly, When in my hands they fade and die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud, This flower of God's design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom to unfold this life of mine?

So I'll trust in Him for His leading, Each moment of every day.
I will look to him for His guidance, Each step of the pilgrim way.

The pathway that lies before me, Only my Heavenly Father knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose.
Bryan T. Burgess

Words of Wisdom

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.

~ Danny Kaye

Mass Intentions -Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm

Thursday Pat Barrett – 1st Anniversary

Friday Ann Lowry – Month’s Mind

Week beginning Sunday 19th October

This Week’s Saints

Thursday 23 – St John of Capistrano, priest.

Friday 24 – St Anthony Claret, bishop.

Saturday 25 – Bl Thaddeus McCarthy, bishop.

Weddings

We congratulate the following couple who married here recently:
Siobhán Carney & James Chapman

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

Questions people ask

Q. How might I answer my friend who insists that we should base our religion on God’s word in the Bible rather than Church doctrines?

A. It is not a case of bible against Church. The Bible is part of the Church’s heritage. The oldest document in the New Testament is 1 Thessalonians, used in this Sunday’s Mass. Notice how Paul praises the faith, love and hope which the Thessalonians had even before any of the New Testament was written. The believing community, that is, the Church, existed before any of the book was written. The Christian Church, under God’s inspiration, produced the writings of the New Testament. The book is part of the Church’s heritage.

Fr Silvester OFlynn OFM Cap, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine
Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

Diocesan Conference

Bishop Hegarty has invited all the priests of the diocese to a special conference beginning on Monday 20th and ending on Thursday 24th October. As in previous years, he has asked that all parish engagements should be arranged so that all priests could attend. As a result the Mass schedule for this week will be reduced. It has been rearranged as follows:

Monday 20th 8 am & 10 am
Tuesday 21st 10 am
Wednesday 22nd 10 am
Thursday 23rd 10 am & 7.30 pm
Friday 25th 8 am, 10 am & 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 this Sunday (19th) after 9.45am Mass and 11am Mass and after 10am Mass in St Mary’s Drumragh.

Mission Sunday Collection

Today (Sunday) is Mission Sunday. The Mission Sunday Collection will be taken up, as usual, at all Masses this weekend.

“St Paul of Our Times”

Marino Restrepo, a Catholic lay minister, will give his testimony in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street on Thursday 23rd October at 8 pm. He will recount his journey back to his faith after being released from capture by FARC rebels in Columbia. He is described as a “St Paul of Our Times”. All are welcome.

Omagh Waterford Peace Choir

We are happy to welcome the Omagh Waterford Peace Choir to the Sacred Heart Church next weekend. They will sing at the 12.30 pm Mass on Sunday 26th October.

Prayer for Inner Healing

Sr Josephine Walsh, DHS, will lead a Weekend of Prayer for Inner Healing in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry from Friday 24th October to Sunday 26th October. It is also possible to attend on the Saturday only. Contact 7126 2512 for further details.

Ulster Project

Ulster Project 2009 is seeking young adults aged 21 or over to develop understanding between teenagers of the four main churches of Omagh. With work here during the months January to June and in America in July. Interested persons, please write to Fr Kevin Mullan at 257 Dooish Road, Drumquin, BT78 4RA.

The Church has designated this year as a Year of Prayer for Vocations. The Rosary will be recited each morning during the month of October for this intention. It will begin at 9.30 am.

St Vincent de Paul

The Annual Sale is on Saturday 15th November in St Joseph’s Hall. We need your support. Please donate your unwanted gifts, bric-a-brac, books, toys, etc at 10 Castle Street – Vincent’s Shop. Baked items can be left nearer the sale day. Many thanks.

Old Tyme Dancing Class
Starts Monday 20th October
9 pm – 10.30 pm
I.N.F. Hall, Omagh
Everyone Welcome

Road Signage for St Mary’s, Drumragh

We are grateful to the Knights of St Columbanus for covering the costs of the signage for St Mary’s Church, Drumragh.

Coffee Morning
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Monday Mornings
@ 10.30 am
All Welcome

Public Talk in Omagh

Aware Defeat Depression is organising a public talk and information event in The Tara Centre, Omagh on Monday 27th October at 8.00pm. Guest speaker is Bernie Marlow, Primary Mental Health Nurse, Omagh Health Centre and the title of her talk is ‘Looking after our Mental Health’. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Information will also be given about the organisation’s self-help support group, which also meets in The Tara Centre, on the 2nd and last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. For further information, telephone 7126 0602.

Mass of the Sick

Mass of the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 21st October at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

St. Joseph’s Prayer Group, Christian Brothers Oratory, Kevlin Road, Omagh invites:

Anyone who wishes to spend 1 hour in Community, Friendship & Prayer every Wednesday night from 8.10pm
Contact: John 0775 187 4422 or Siobhan 0788 0588041

St Joseph’s Guides Meetings will continue on:
Tuesdays from 6.15 – 8 pm in St Joseph’s Hall for Year 10 + Girls
Thursdays from 4.30 – 6.30 pm in the Station Centre for Year 1 – Year 9 Girls.
New members welcome.

Do This In Memory
Parents and Guardians, we have some Good News Bibles available to accompany the ‘Do This In Memory’ Programme. Price £9. Contact the Parish Office on 8224 2092.

Readings in Polish
For the benefit of our Polish Residents there will be a number of copies of the Sunday Readings in Polish available in the Church porches every weekend.

Cleaners for Drumragh
The Cleaners for Drumragh for October are: Dympna McKay, Marie Campbell, Ann Doherty and Patricia Muldoon.

Eucharistic Ministers for October

Vigil Mass – Gerry Harte, Geraldine Colton, Phil Hyndman, Brigid McGarvey, Anne McCaffrey, Marie Gallagher; 8.30 am – Kay Clarke, Peggy Tierney, Bro Tom Gough; 9.45 am – Peter McCormick, Seamus Sheridan, Shirley Norris, Maureen Miley;11 am – Paula McCann, Roisin McKenny, Elizabeth Broderick, Deirdre Timoney, Colette Breslin; 12.30 pm - Mary Campbell, Liz Doran, Sonya McAnulla, Michelle Lagan; 10 am

Drumragh – Niall Colgan, Anita Hackett.

Readers for October

6 pm - Lysette Maguinness; 8.30 am -Michele Rafferty; 9.45 am - Dominic Pinto; 11 am - Mary Haughey; 12.30 pm - Gerard McDonagh

Counters for October

Brendan Cunningham, Frances Cunningham, Gerard Haughey, Dermot McCann, J McDonnell.

Collectors for October

6.00 pm – Liam Donaghy, Malachy Treanor, Seamus Kelly, Thomas Logue, John Rafferty; 8.30 am – Phil McGovern, James Cunningham, Linus Nugent, Sean McKenna, Patrick Cleary; 9.45 am – Pat O’Neill, Seamus Sheridan, Eamon Prunty, Tony Brogan, Liam McGrath; 11 am – James Murray, Thomas Bradley, James Montague; 12.30 pm – Anthony Higgins, Tony McGarvey, Sean Mullan, Kevin Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher, Eugene McGrade.

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

Coming Soon to St Joseph’s Hall

KINGS OF COUNTRY

Featuring: Roly Daniels, Jim Ed Brown, Stonewall Jackson, Vernon Oxford, Frank McCaffrey & Robert Mizzell!

Friday 31st October 2008

More Details Available Soon