21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 22nd August 2010

Where Can You Find The Riches

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,

When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow,

Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Unknown

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 22nd August

Monday 23 – St Rose of Lima, virgin; St Eugene, bishop

Tuesday 24 – St Bartholomew, Apostle

Wednesday 25 – St Louis of France; St Joseph Calasanz, priest

Friday 27 – St Monica

Saturday 28 – St Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church

Recent Deaths

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

Christina Quinn

Sean Sharkey

May they rest in peace.

Baptisms
Conor Fitzgerald O’Reilly, 83B Dublin Road
Brook-Marie Christon-Watts, 52 Mullaghmena Meadows
Maddison Linda Cunningham, 25 Mullaghamena Meadows

Prayer for Priests
We ask for your prayers for the following priests this week:
Sunday 22nd August – Fr Kevin Mullan
Monday 23rd August – Fr Michael F Mullan
Tuesday 24th August – Fr Patrick J Mullan
Wednesday 25th August – Fr Francis Murray
Thursday 26th August – Fr Seamus O’Connell
Friday 27th August – Fr Joseph O’Conor
Saturday 28th August – Fr Colm O’Doherty

Collection for Pakistan Flood Victims
There will be a collection in the Parish next weekend, 28th & 29th August, for the victims of the recent flooding in Pakistan. This collection is being sent to Trócaire who will use it to directly help those people most affected by the disaster.

Walk to Mass Rock
There is a 'Walk to Mass at the Mass Rock' organised for Sunday 5th September 2010. It will leave All Saints Primary School, Tattysallagh at 2 pm. Mass will be officiated by Fr. Brian O'Kane at 3 pm at the Mass Rock. Donations will be collected in aid of Fr.Brian O'Kane's new church in his parish of the Divine Mercy in Ndola, Zambia. Parking will be available at the school and Joe Barrett's garage. Toilets will be available at the school and at the Mass Rock. A mini-bus will be available for those unable to walk the distance. Refreshments will be available at the Mass Rock. Feel free to take a picnic and make it a family day out!

Weddings
We congratulate the following couples who were married here recently:

Louise Mullan & Thomas Taggart

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

Questions people ask

Q. I feel angry with God since my son’s death. I feel God didn’t answer our prayers. I can’t pray now. Then I feel guilty about being angry. Have you any advice?

A. The loss of your son has left you very hurt, with a lot of negative feelings. At the moment the negativity seems to be directed against God. But you wouldn’t feel guilty unless you believed in God. The psalms teach us how to pray out of anger. For example: ‘How long, O God, will you forget us’: or ‘Out of the depths I cry to you, O God.’ Always be honest in prayer. There is no need for a facade of piety. If anger is what you feel, then let fly! God understands, and time will bring healing.

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

SVdP English Classes – Volunteers Wanted

For the past three years, Omagh St Vincent de Paul has been running English Classes, mainly for young women from Eastern Europe, who have settled in our area. We would welcome volunteers who could be available for at least one term, one morning per week (Wednesday) in the Pastoral Centre, for this enjoyable learning and social experience. Please leave your details on our Helpline (8224 4488) if you can help.

Order of Malta Knock Pilgrimage
Would you like to go to Knock on Sunday 29th August? The Grand Master of the Order of Malta will be there for a special blessing of the sick. The bus is free. Please contact Denise, Officer in Charge, on 028 8224 0297 to book your place.

Knock Marriage Introduction Bureau
The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage 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 the Bureau at Knock, Co Mayo. Telephone 00353 94 937 5960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com and read about the workings of the Bureau.

St Michael’s Apostolate - Prayer for Priests
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. We will send you the name of your adopted Priest, with Prayer Card - nothing else involved – just prayer in thanksgiving to your priest! (Spiritual Director: Fr. Michael Ross) Contact: Siobhan on 028 8224 8479 or Rosie on 028 8225 9541 in the evening.

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

Donkey Derby

Sunday 22nd August

Mullaghmore, Co Sligo

Starts @ 1.30 pm

Great Family Fun Day with Side Shows, etc

Proceeds go directly to the Poor of Zambia (No Deductions!)

Bring your donkey if you have one!

Exam Results
For any young person or adult who has received examination results there is free, impartial, professional careers information, advice and guidance available from the Careers Service. Contact 028 8225 4206 or log on to www.careersserviceni.com

Back To School
St. Colmcille’s P.S. Brook Street, Omagh will re-open on Wednesday 1st September. We would like to welcome all the boys back and we look forward to seeing you all again. Any queries or further information can be obtained by contacting Teresa at the School Office on 8224 4140.

Looking for a Religious gift?
Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals, Certificates, etc
@ St Joseph’s Book Shop.
Open Saturdays
10.30am - 4pm

Lough Derg One Day Retreats

Places are still available on the following days: August 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25
September 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 & 21
Cost €30 includes boat fare and light lunch
Family Day Retreat – Saturday 28th August
Cost: Adults €20 / Children €10 includes boat fare and a light lunch

With You on Life’s Journey Workshops:
August 23rd & 31st
September 7th & 15th

Pilgrim Path 9 km Sponsored Walk on Sunday 12th September, starting at 12 noon at the Lakeshore Visitors Centre

For bookings or further information contact 028 686 32391, email: info@loughderg.org or go to www. loughderg.org

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 contact Michele in the Advice Centre on 028 8224 3252.

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Tue 9.00pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000

Wed 10.00-12.30pm - Weightwatchers

Thur 8 pm Line Dancing - Beginners
9.15 pm Regular Line Dancing Class

Contact Tommy on 07753 936 701

All Other Hall Activities Have Now Finished for the Summer