Sunday 20th September 2009

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to his disciples: 'If anyone wants to be first he/she must make himself/herself least of all and servant of all.' Whoever said that religion is the opium of the people obviously never read the Gospels because if opium was nearly as difficult to take as some of the things that Jesus said there would be very few people taking it! And yet the truth is that only his way works. We all want to be first in so many different ways. We can see people in every sphere of life going around puffed up with their self-importance, often putting others down in order to keep their position. It is the opposite to the way of Jesus and can never lead to lasting happiness. This week again we are invited to practise putting other people first, especially in our families and communities, and know the joy that this brings.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

The Window

A young couple moves into a new neighbourhood. The next morning, while they are eating breakfast, the young wife sees her neighbour hang the washing outside.

"That laundry is not very clean," she said to her husband. "The neighbour doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better soap powder."

Her husband looked on, but remained silent.

Every time her neighbour hung her washing out to dry, the young woman would make the same comments.

About one month later, the young woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on her neighbour's line and said to her husband, "Look! She has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this?"

The husband said, "I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows!"

Can you see how it might be a good idea to check first, to see if your windows are clean? What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the windows through which we look. Before we give any criticism, it might be a good idea to check our state of mind and ask ourselves if we are ready to see the good rather than just look for something wrong in the people we encounter.

Author Unknown

Saints of the Week
Week Beginning Sunday 20th September

Monday 21 – St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Wednesday 23 – St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), priest; St Eunan, abbot
Friday 25 – St Finbarr, bishop
Saturday 26 – Sts Cosmas and Damian, martyrs

Sacred Heart Church

Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Monday Mary McGlynn – Month’s Mind

Tuesday Christina Freitas Moreiaa – 1st Anniversary

Recent Deaths

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

Mary Craig

Angela Gormley

Daniel McGrath

Thomas Doran

Jim McGrath

May they rest in peace.

Baptisms

Jack Callum McCrystal, 98 B Tamlaght Road
Finn Gerry O’Neill, Co Kerry
Niamh Catherine McGuire, Glasgow
Alesha Grace Millar, 51 Edergole Road
Tara Marie Darcy, 38A Oldfort Road
Alanna Ellen Teague, 4 Letfern Avenue
Oran Michael McCarney, 5 Beltany Grove
Eva Mary Farley, 12 The Fairways

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 20th September – Fr Eugene Boland
Monday 21st September – Fr Francis Bradley
Tuesday 22nd September – Fr Manus Bradley
Wednesday 23rd September – For All Priests
Thursday 24th September – Fr Brian Brady
Friday 25th September – Fr Bernard Bryson
Saturday 26th September – Fr Thomas Canning

Holy Communion to 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.

All Saint’s P.S., Tattysallagh
All Saints' P.S. Tattysallagh celebrate their beginning of year Mass on Friday 25th September at 1.30 pm in school and extend a warm welcome to all in the community. Confessions will be heard before Mass.

Weddings

We congratulate the following couple who were married recently:

Louise Colton & Paul Kelly

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

Questions people ask

Q. What are the sacraments of Initiation?

A. Most religions have ceremonies of Initiation to mark stages of belonging to the group. We recognise Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist as three stages of union with Jesus and the fullness of Christian life. Pope John Paul II wrote that the participation of people in the mission of Christ finds its source in Baptism, its further development in Confirmation and its realisation and dynamic sustenance in the holy Eucharist.

Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine
Email silvesteroflynn@gmail.com

Congratulations to Peter Fox and Eamon Prunty, both members of Omagh Outdoor Bowling Club, in wiuning the Pairs Border Counties’ Champion of Champions.

In Concert @ Dun Uladh
Sunday 20th September @ 8 pm

Bro Ar Man (Land of Stone)

With Breton Pol Huellou, Armenian Vasken Solakian
Traditional Music & Songs from Armenia and Brittany
Admission £5

Proceeds to Camphill Communities in Clanabogan & South Africa
Call 028 8224 2777

Age Awareness

Omagh Library will be holding An Age Awareness Open day on Wednesday 30th September from 2 – 5 pm. There will be representatives from many different organisations to offer help and advice. Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public. For more information contact Tina Monaghan on 028 8224 4821.

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust – Trip to Lourdes in Easter 2010

Applications are welcome from young people with a physical disability or illness (aged 9 – 18 years) or a learning disability (aged 11 – 21 years). Young adults between the age of 20 and 25 with a disability or illness are welcome to apply. There are places for seriously ill children under the age of 9 years accompanied by a parent/carer. There is no cost for the young person selected to travel. Closing date for applications is 31st October 2009. If interested, please contact Maureen on 07717732550 (anytime) or at 028 7133 7441 after 6pm.

FOLD Housing Association

Offering Secure & Independent Apartments for Older Persons
We have a limited number of vacancies in Hillbank Fold, James Street, Omagh. Please call FOLD on 9039 7165 / 9039 7166 or Sheila Wilson, Housing Officer, on 9039 7197.

Parents’ Helpline

Parents’ Helpline in Derry is urgently looking for volunteers to provide telephone and face to face to support for people coping with family difficulties. If you have 4 hours per week to spare, Parents Advice Centre will provide free training and ongoing support for you to volunteer. The Training is due to begin on Wednesday 30th September. If you are interested please contact our office on 028 7137 2006 for an application form.

‘Reeling back the Years - the Kerrigan Way’

A CD of all the photographs taken on the night and the photos from the powerpoint display is now available. Please ring 07808763185 for enquiries.

CU Factor Singing Competition

The credit unions in Northern Ireland have got together to organise an X Factor style singing competition for 12 to 19 year olds. The overall winner will receive £1,000. There are 16 heats being run throughout Northern Ireland and Donegal. Application forms are available in local credit unions or online at www.cufactor.com. The closing date for the return of completed application forms is Saturday 26th September.

Aerobics

Aerobics, followed by tone-up using the stability ball/fit ball

St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan
Begins Thursday 24th September
@ 7.30 pm

Tattyreagh Clubrooms
Begins Tuesday 29th September
@ 7.30 pm
£4 per Night or £40 for 12 Weeks
Free Weigh-In every week (body fat, water, vis fat, metabolic age, muscle)

Only 15 Fit Balls available for booking. Telephone 0779 655 2299 to book your place. Balls can also be purchased.

St Joseph’s Bookshop
Open Saturdays 10.30 am - 4 pm
Wide variety of Books, Holy Ornaments, Medals, Rosaries & Cards available.

Omagh St Enda’s GAC

A BIG AUTUMN BINGO session will be held in Omagh St Enda's, Healy Park at 9 pm next Thursday 24th September with a mammoth £7,000 in prize money.

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 call Michele on 8224 3252.

House To Rent
House to rent in Portstewart from September to June. One mile from University. Fully furnished for students. Close to Tesco and Bus Stop. In good condition, three rooms available. Contact Brian on 0751 577 4399

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