Sunday 21st March 2010

5th Sunday in Lent

Jesus said to the crowd: “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him/her be the first to throw a stone at her”. We live in a world that takes delight in other people’s sins, a world that is always baying for punishment and revenge. In a very real way we can understand this and accept it. And yet it has no place in our following of Christ. The Gospel story of the woman who was caught in the act of adultery, and whom the Law said should be stoned to death, is a wonderful revelation of the way Christ sees the person who has sinned. He does not condone her actions but with great gentleness he sets her free with the command to go and not to sin again. This is the gentleness we are called to develop towards one another while always remembering that our own sins should hold us back from throwing the first stone.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Think About This:

Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight; Just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.

Should you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of work for the last three months.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week, for £15 to feed her family.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new grey hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking "What Is My Purpose"; Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. You could be them!!!

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 21st March 2010

Tuesday 23 – St Turibius of Mongrovejo

Wednesday 24 – St Macartan, bishop

Thursday 25 – The Annunciation of the Lord

Recent Deaths

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

Joan Warburton

Mary McSwiggan

May they rest in peace.

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Tues Maureen McCauley – 1st Anniversary

Wed Agnes Baxter – Month’s Mind

Thur Legion of Mary Accies

Fri Kathleen Pancott – 1st Anniversary

Anniversary Mass

There will be a First Anniversary Mass for Mary Mullin, Tattyreagh in St Mary's Church Drumragh on Friday 26th March at 7.30pm

Baptisms

Phelim Patrick Bowes, 57 Mullaghmenagh Meadows

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 21st March – For All Priests
Monday 22nd March – Fr Dermot McGirr
Tuesday 23rd March – Fr James McGlinchey
Wednesday 24th March – Fr Brian McGoldrick
Thursday 25th March – Fr Neil McGoldrick
Friday 26th March – Fr Patrick McGoldrick
Saturday 27th March – Fr James McGonagle

Lenten Stations

There will be a Station Mass in the Tattysallagh Lower area on Tuesday 23rd March at 7.30 pm in the home of Paddy and Dympna Cleary, 9 Tattysallagh Road.

Life to the Full

What are your plans for this Lent: fasting, prayer or almsgiving? Why not nourish yourself more on God’s Word? Come along to the Pastoral Centre, Omagh each Monday of Lent and listen to the ‘Life to the Full’ DVD. The final session of the series is on Monday 22nd March from 10.30 am to 12 noon. This session is entitled:

5.To Boldly Go!

Why not come along and discover how the Word of God can be a daily help? Refreshments are provided at each session.

Sacrament of Confirmation 2010

On Saturday 27th March Bishop Séamus Hegarty will be with us in the Sacred Heart Church to administer the sacrament of Confirmation to one hundred and forty of our young boys and girls. It is a time when we are asked to pray for our young people, that they may be loyal to the faith we are passing on to them. We wish Bishop Hegarty a very sincere and warm welcome to the Parish of Drumragh. There will be two separate ceremonies, one at 11.00 am and one at 3.00 pm. The children from St Conor’s P.S. and Omagh Integrated P.S. will be confirmed at 11.00 am. All parents, children and sponsors attending this ceremony are asked to be in their seats by 10.30 am. At 3.00 pm the children from Loreto P.S., St Colmcille’s P.S., Sacred Heart P.S. and All Saint’s P.S. will be confirmed. All parents, children and sponsors attending this ceremony are asked to be in their seats by 2.30 pm.

Please note that on Confirmation Day,

there will be no 10 am Mass and no morning Confessions.

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.

Legion of Mary
All auxiliary and active members of the Legion of Mary are invited to take part in the annual Accies Ceremony which will take place this year at the 7.30 pm Mass on Thursday 25th March. The Legion prayers will commence at 7 pm. During the ceremony Legionaries will formally renew their personal consecration to Jesus through Mary.

Epilepsy Action Omagh Branch
We will be holding a collection after the 10 am Mass in Drumragh and the 12.30 pm Mass in the Sacred Heart Church today (Sunday). Your support for this organization will be much appreciated.

Drumragh Child Protection Committee

The Drumragh Child Protection Committee requests chairpersons and leaders of organisations and clubs using parish facilities to return the Club Audit checklist as soon as possible.

The Drumragh Child Protection also wish to inform all clubs and groups using parish facilities that there is an awareness-raising meeting in St Joseph’s Hall at 8.15 pm on Monday 22nd March.

Adoration

There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday in Lent in the Sacred Heart Church from 10.30 am to 7.15 pm.

Words of Wisdom
“Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.”
~ Virgil A. Kraft

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.

Film Night – Wednesday 24th March
On 24th March 1980 Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador was assassinated. He spoke the truth in a country torn apart by social injustice and shocking violence. To mark the 30th Anniversary of his death, a film of his life will be shown in St Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday 24th March at 8 pm. All are welcome.

Mr Seamus Kerrigan RIP

A Special mass will be held to celebrate the life and contribution made to the people of Omagh and surrounding districts, by the late Mr Seamus Kerrigan, ‘The Master’. Mass will take place on Sunday 11th April at 3.00pm in the Sacred Heart Church, followed by a social evening immediately after in St Joseph’s Hall Omagh. All are welcome.

Drumragh GFC

Clash of the Clans – Forget Club, Forget County - This is Family! Drumragh Sarsfields GFC introduces the first Toolbox.ie ‘Clash of the Clans’ - a competition to crown the best ‘footballing families’. The competition is to take place between 11th and 31st July. Games will be played on a half-pitch basis with teams of 7 players and 3 subs. For more information and rules please contact Terry Keyes on 07908 473 342 or email terry_keyes@yahoo.co.uk.

Pilgrimages 2010

Please Note Change of Dates:

6 May 2010
Lourdes ex Dublin – 6 Nights

1 July 2010
Lourdes ex Belfast – 5 Nights

5 August 2010
Fatima/Estoril ex Dublin – 7 Nights

31 August 2010
Shrines of France ex Dublin – 7 Nights

15 October 2010
Rome & San Giovanni ex Belfast – 7 Nights

Accompanied by a spiritual director - all trips include return coach transfer to departure airport from Omagh & Derry.

Group Organiser – Paddy McGowan, call 028 8224 4450

Joe Walsh Tours

Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau
Our aim is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable partner. Over 800 marriages have taken place as a result of these introductions. If you are searching for a suitable partner, why not consider applying? For further information contact 00353 94 937 5960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com.

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. 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.

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

16th – 21st July 2010

Application forms are available for any young person aged 14-15 who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be lead by the Pilgrimage Youth Team. For further information contact The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, telephone 7135 1233.

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