Sunday 21st September 2008

The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recent Deaths

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

Ann Lowry

May she rest in peace.

Gift Aid Declaration Forms

We appeal to anyone who has recently received a Gift Aid Declaration Form to return it to the Parish Office as soon as possible. This can be done, either by using the pre-paid envelope provided, or by placing the completed form in the collection basket this weekend. We thank you for your help in this matter.

Disabled Filipino Children’s Calamity Appeal

Many homes of disabled children in Fr Donal Bennett’s former parish in Santa Cruz, Phillipines, were partially or completely destroyed by a recent fierce typhoon. On their behalf, this is an appeal for help to repair and rebuild their simple homes. With kind approval, a church door collection will be taken up after all Masses on Sunday 28th September. Please give generously.

Mass for Deceased Teachers

The Mass for Deceased Teachers of the diocese this year will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane on Wednesday 12th November at 7.00 pm. Please contact the Parish Office on 8224 2092 if you wish a name to be included in the memorial book.

Questions people ask

Q. I am old and tired. My wife and friends have passed away. Is it wrong to ask God to take me soon?

A. Your questions is one that Saint Paul wrestles with in the Second Reading at Mass today. Part of him longs to be gone and to be with Christ in heaven but he is willing to continue to serve God on earth for as long as God desires. There is nothing wrong in wanting to be gone from, ‘this valley of tears’. Christian hope makes us look forward eagerly to all that God has in store for those who love him. But, like Saint Paul, let us accept the time God gives us as an opportunity to serve God on earth.

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

Week beginning Sunday 21st September

This Week’s Saints

Tuesday 23 – St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), priest. Also, St Eunan, abbot.

Thursday 25 – St Finbarr, bishop.

Friday 26 – Saints Cosmos and Damian, martyrs.

Saturday 27 – St Vincent de Paul, priest.

Mass Intentions

Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm

Wednesday Michael Kearns – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

Aoife Jane Kelly, 33 Coolnagard Gardens
Kelvin Oran Sloan, 30 Lambrook Heights
Caoimhe Caitlin Fox, 39 Tattyreagh Road
Michael William Harbison, 15 Ashbourne Court
Natasha Ciara Armstrong, 31 Oldfort Road, Tattyreagh
Libby Helen Ann Howe, 8 Coolnagard Grove

Weddings

We congratulate the following couple who married here recently:

Joanne Kearns & Barry McCusker

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

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.

Clanabogan Youth Club

Clanabogan Youth Club will have a registration night on Friday 26th September from 7 – 8 pm in St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan. Children from Primary 4 to 17 Years are eligible to join. New members are welcome. The Club will open for activities on Friday 3rd October. Juniors are from 7 – 8.30 pm and Seniors from 8.30 pm – 10 pm.

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.

Please note that the English Language Class will resume on Wednesday 1st October at 9.30 am. Tuition is free, a cup of tea and a social chat. This is your opportunity to speak with an Omagh accent!

Pilgrimage to Knock

The Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 28th September. The bus will leave Gortin at 7.50 am with further pick-ups in Greencastle and Omagh. For further information call 8164 8436 or 8076 1677.

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

The ‘Do This In Memory’ Mass for Year 4 children will be celebrated on Sunday 28th September at 12.30 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. The Grapevine (newsletter) will be given out to the children after Mass.

Set Dancing Class
Molly Sweeney’s Bar
Commencing Wednesday 24th September
9.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Tutor – Sheila Gormley
Everyone welcome

THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST
TRIP TO LOURDES, EASTER 2009

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 2008. If interested, please contact Maureen on 0771 773 2550 (anytime) or at 028 7133 7441 after 6pm.

St. Michael’s Apostolate - Prayer for Priest

Would you like to adopt a Priest in Prayer, in your own diocese or in another? No money needed, just 10 minutes of your time daily for God, to pray for your Priest. Also weekly offer to God one of your Holy Masses for him! We will send you the name of your adopted Priest, with Prayer Card - nothing else involved – just prayer! (Spiritual Director: Fr. Michael Ross) Contact: Siobhan 0788 058 8041 evenings.

St. Therese of Lisieux- ‘I will spend my Heaven working for Priests’

Praying for the Holy Souls
“Please pray for us we need your help – The Holy Souls”, written by Larry Cummins is now available in Top News, Georges Street, Omagh.

Come And Pray
Tom McNulty will lead an evening of prayer and praise on Thursday 25th September at 8 pm in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street. All are welcome.

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Coffee Morning
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Monday mornings at 10.30 am
All Welcome

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