Sunday 22nd June 2008

The 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Cracked Pot

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, which hung on the ends of a pole, that she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream, to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.

But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream. “I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house”. The old woman smiled, “Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side?”.

“That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them”.

“For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house”.

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it’s the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.

Mass Intentions Sacred Heart Church 7.30pm Mass Tues Mary Akien – Month’s Mind Thur Patrick Campbell – 1st Anniversary Fri James Quinn – 1st Anniversary

Polish Mass The Polish Mass, normally on the second Tuesday of the month in the Sacred Heart Church, will not take place during the summer months (July & August). There will be a notice in the bulletin at the end of the summer, advising of a date for this Mass to resume.

Week beginning Sunday 22nd June - This Week’s Saints
Tuesday 24 – The Birth of John the Baptist.
Friday 27 – St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and doctor of the Church.
Saturday 28 – St Irenaeus, bishop and martyr.

Baptisms
Cormac Leonard Devine, 11 Bracken Vale
Caitlin Eve Reditt, 57 Centenary Park
Jamie Ryan McBride, 25 O’Kane Park
Óran Francis Farley, 12 The Fairways

Weddings

We congratulate the following couples who were married here recently:

Alison McCann & Oliver Kerr
Sinead Quinn & Adrian Harrold
Grainne Gallagher & Mark McCaffrey

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

Colmcille Club
This club has closed for the summer holidays. It will re-open in September.

Parish Notes
The 8 am Weekday Mass will finish on Friday 27th June. It will resume in September.

Sacred Heart College - ‘Friends of Fagaras’

A special Church gate collection is to be held this weeken for a group of 10 girls from the Sacred Heart College who are travelling to Fagaras in Romania in October. They will work in an abandoned baby clinic and a local orphanage. The girls are hoping to raise enough money to buy much-needed medical equipment for the clinic. Your generous support will go DIRECTLY towards this equipment and medicine. The girls will speak about the trip at all masses in the Sacred Heart Church this weekend.

Girl Guides

Just a reminder that you can still register to become a Girl Guide or a Leader today (Sunday) in St Mary’s Hall (behind the Sacred Heart Church). Registration will be from 1.30 pm to 3 pm. Come along and discover your true potential! You’ll be surprised at how much Guiding can offer you!

Questions people ask

Q. Making the Sign of the Cross we touch the forehead, chest and shoulders. Why these parts? Are there any variations when other parts are touched?
A. This lovely prayer-in-action recalls the cross of Christ while invoking the blessing of the Blessed Trinity. The forehead represents our thinking. The chest or heart is the centre of love. Touching the shoulders is a prayer for strength in our activities or in carrying our crosses with Christ. Before proclaiming the gospel we sign the forehead, lips and heart, praying that the Lord be in our minds, lips and hearts. In anointing the sick, forehead and hands are signed. It is a simple but profound form of prayer when performed with reverence.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Omagh Boys & Girls Club - Summer Scheme July 08

Registration (Cost £3) will take place on Monday 23rd June from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Station Centre, James Street, Omagh. A parent or guardian must accompany a child to registration night to complete forms. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. A reserve list will then be set up.

Age Groups
Week One: (7th – 11th July) P3, P4, P5, P6, P7
Week Two: (14th – 17th July) P3, P4, P5, P6, P7
Week Three: (21st – 25th July) P6, P7, Yr 8, Yr 9, Yr 10
Week Four: (28th – 30th July) P6, P7, Yr 8, Yr 9, Yr 10

Children should bring a packed lunch daily. Any pocket money is at the discretion of the parents / guardians. Maximum recommended per day is £3. This year’s Summer Scheme will cost £10 per week per child to be paid at registration or on first day of each week. It should be noted that this scheme is heavily subsidised and relies on Grant Aid, with the shortfall being met by Omagh Boys & Girls Club. If you wish to clarify anything contact The Station Centre on 028 8224 3772.

This scheme welcomes families from all nationalities. Ez a program fogadja a csaladokat a Magyar kozossegbol. Tento program vita rodiny zo sloveskej komunity. Zapraszamy Polskie Rodziny Do Przytaczenia Sie Do Tego Projekiu. Si Shema Maloniai kviecia Liet uviy S eimas.

Omagh Band Festival ‘08

Saturday 28th June
Brass & Wind Bands
Main Street & High Street 2 – 5 pm
Gala Concert, featuring Murley Silver Band & Local School Children
Strule Arts Centre @ 8 pm
(Tickets £7 - £5 - £10 Family)

Fun Bowls in St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan
Every Wednesday Night @ 8 pm
June, July & August
All Welcome!

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
16th – 21st July 2008
The closing date for applications for the Pilgrimage was 31st May 2008. There are still 29 places available. If you are interested in going, please contact the Pilgrimage Office on (028) 7126 0293 on Tuesdays 11 am – 2 pm, Thursdays 11 am – 2 pm and Saturday s 11 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 4 pm.

Society of St Vincent de Paul
Day Trip to Bundoran
Annual summer trip for Senior Citizens will take place on 17th July 2008. The bus will leave the Loreto Convent Gates, James Street at 9.45 am & also collection at Omagh Bus Depot at 10 am. Names are to be left at the SVP Thrift Shop, Castle Street. Places are limited to 150.

Ulster Project 2008

This year’s concert takes place in St Joseph’s Hall on Thursday 19th June at 8 pm. A Service of Blessing for this year’s participants will be held next Sunday (22nd) at 4 pm in the First Omagh Presbyterian Church, Dublin Road. All friends of the Project are welcome.

Pioneers’ Outing The Annual Outing of the Pioneers will be on Saturday 28th June to Enniskillen, with Mass in Enniskillen at 10 am. There will be an optional trip of the lakes for one and a half hours. The evening meal will be in Mahons’ Hotel, Irvinestown. Booking as soon as possible at 8224 2921 or 8224 5710.

Eucharistic Ministers for June
Vigil Mass – Tony McBride, Louise Kirwan, Maura Cox, Catherine Mimnagh, Elizabeth O’Boyle; 8.30 am – Ann Byrne, Joanne McGread, Bernie Gormley; 9.45 am – Joe McElholm, Susan McCanney, Mary Tierney, Kevin Miley; 11 am – George Johnson, Eugene Teague, Helen Johnson, Alice McNamee, Joe Mulryan; 12.30 pm – Gerard Sharkey, Kathleen Winters, Mary Donaghy, Chrissie Kelly; 10 am Drumragh – Bridie McElroy, Dympna McKay.

Counters for June
Tommy Bradley, Michael Donnelly, John Doyle, Hubert Logue, Kevin McCrory, John McNally, Kathleen McNally, Dominic Pinto, John Meyler, Seamus Sheridan, Leo Turbett, John McGale.

Collectors for June
6.00 pm – James A Devlin, Cathal Cullen, Aidan Lilly, Thomas McElroy, Colm McLaughlin, Pat McCanney; 8.30 am – Peter Haughey, Gerry Broderick, Fursey Mullan, Billy Henry; 9.45 am – Sean Mullan, John O’Neill, A K Kelly, Patrick Devlin, Raymon mcGoldrick, John Rafferty, Eugene Turbett; 11 am – Aidan Quinn, Robert Colton, James Murray, Pat McGartland, Kevin McCrory; 12.30 pm – Sean McNamee, Francis Laird, Dermot O’Kane, Patrick Conway, John Lagan.

Readers for June
6.00 pm - Mrs Maureen Bonner; 8.30 am – Mrs P Coleman; 09.45 am – Mrs Marian McGale; 11.00 am – Mrs Pauline McKenna; 12.30 pm – Mr Cathal Lynch.

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of Deceased Members of the Derry Diocesan Society:
Rita McCusker, Omagh
Arthur Maguire, 31 Brookmount Heights
Frank Colton, 55 Tattysallagh Road
Thomas Doherty, 33 O’Kane Park
Teresa McMackin, 29 Lammy Walk
Walter Pancott, 1 Brookmount Crescent
Charlie Mullan, 7 Johnston Park
Eamon Mullin, Georges Street
Hannah McGuire, 127 Drumlegagh Road South
Maureen McGrath, 99 Brookmount Road
Mary Gormley
Peter Gormley
Frank Gormley
Arthur McGonigle, 39 Culmore Park
Darren Harkin, Drumragh Nursing Home
James Conlin, Drumragh Nursing Home
Kathleen Sharkey, 9 Cannondale
Carmel Frances McCausland, 53 O’Kane Park

That these and all who sleep in Christ find in your presence, light, happiness and peace.

Living Members
James Gormley
Margaret Gormley

St Joseph’s Hall
Church Street, Omagh
Tel. 8225 2920
8225 2892
Contact: Tommy on 07753 936701

St Joseph’s Hall
Mon 6.30pm - Iyengar Yoga
7.15pm - Kellie Aerobics/ Fitball
Tues 3.00pm - Colmcille Club
9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000
Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers
10.30am - Coffee Morning
6.00pm - Baxter School of Dancing
8.00pm - Ladies Club
Thur 4.30pm - Ballet Dancing
7 - 8pm - Traditional Music class
7.30pm - Bowls
8.30pm - Line Dancing
Sat 1.45pm - Groogan O’Doherty Class