The Pope’s Intentions for July
General: That all citizens, individually and in groups, may be enabled to participate actively in the life and management of the common good.
Missionary: That, aware of their own missionary duty, all Christians may actively help all those engaged in the evangelization of peoples.

Saints of the Day
Friday 29 – St Peter and Paul, Apostles. Both suffered martyrdom under Nero in Rome, where their day is marked with great celebration

Questions people ask
Q. How can I answer my son who says there is no need to belong to any church, just follow your own conscience?
A. The problem is that there are right consciences and wrong consciences. If individual conscience alone mattered, then why did Jesus instruct the apostles and send them out to teach the whole world? Why have any moral teachers at all? One of the functions of the church is to instruct our consciences in the light of God’s revealed truth. If we were all perfect of course, we would not need a church to guide us. The church is a home for imperfect people.

Another Angle - What’s in a name?
Quite a lot if the choices of many parents is anything to go by. There is a line of thought that holds that baby names are chosen with a view to their social and economic advancement. The ironic thing is that if a name becomes used too much, then it can become devalued. Currently Jack, Seán, Conor, Adam & James, while for females Emma, Sarah, Katie, Amy & Aoife take the top positions in Ireland. (CSO 2005)

John was the divine non-traditional choice for Zechariah’s latest addition to the family. Names can match personalities, and in this case John is a very ‘strong’ name. As strong a name as Liviu Librescu, a Romanian, Jewish Holocaust survivor who became an aeronautics expert in the USA. He was teaching a class when Cho Seung-Hui went on the rampage in Virginia Tech College last April (2007). He got his students, most not of his faith, to escape out the window, while he, a man of 76, barricaded the door and then threw himself in the path of the attacker.

In a culture which so gauchely celebrates those who ruthlessly kick obstructions out of the way to get to the top, the example of this man might encourage others to get in the way of whatever threatens humanity.

Names are ennobled by the actions of those who bear them or not. Could we be described as someone strong in spirit, like the Baptist who gets in the way of evil in the world and points to Christ. If so, then whatever name you bear, it is divinely chosen for you.

Fr Tom Cox, Courtesy of Intercom Magazine

Website of the Week - www.irishcollege.org
The Pontifical Irish College in Rome

John the Baptist

John the Baptist was a Cousin of Jesus Christ and the son of Zachary, a priest of the Temple in Jerusalem, and Elizabeth, a kinswoman of Mary who visited her. He was probably born at Ain-Karim southwest of Jerusalem after the Angel Gabriel had told Zachary that his wife would bear a child even though she was an old woman.
He lived as a hermit in the desert of Judea until about A.D. 27. He then began his ministry, preaching a message of repentance to the people of Jerusalem, He wore a leather belt and a tunic of camel hair, living off locusts and wild honey, and. He converted many, and prepared the way for the coming of Jesus. Baptized Christ, after which he stepped away and told his disciples to follow Jesus.

Mass Intentions - Sacred Heart Church 7.30 Mass

Monday – Irene Quinn – Month’s Mind
Tuesday – Arthur Colton – Month’s Mind

Baptisms

Joel Adam Quinn – 12 Drumannon Drive
Dara Patrick McGread – 2 Sperrin Drive
Eoghan Thomas Daly – 12 Beltany Grove
Leah Doherty – 19 Brookmount Heights
Maisie Mai Kelly – 23 Strule Park
Sarah MCKenna – 5 Coolnagard Glen

Weddings
Two become one in a life long commitment to each other.
We sincerely congratulate
Martin Canning & Patricia Devlin, Kevin McGlone & Carol McBride
who were married recently.

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

Please Note:
Ladies Watch found in Drumragh Graveyard. Contact Parish Office.

Altar Society Rota
June: Mrs Ann McCann (82247529)

Church Cleaners for July – St Mary’s Church, Drumragh

S.V.d.P Shop, Omagh
Part time staff needed at Vincent’s, 10 Castle Street, Omagh. Paid position(s) available. Apply through local Job Centre, Mountjoy Road.

Vincent’s Shop Appeal
Clothing items for all ages needed to stock our shop’s ‘good as new’ rails. Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm at 10 Castle Street. Thank you for you generous support.

Congratulations to All Saints Primary School Cycling team of Jessica Devlin, Alice Devlin,Kerry Campbell and Johanne Barrett who won the Omagh Road Safety Committee Regional Event and now go forward to the Final of the N.I. Cycling Proficiency Championships.

All Saints' P.S. would like to sincerely thank all those who helped, bought tickets and attended their barbeque in Clanabogan Hall on Friday 15th June.

An excellent and most enjoyable night was had by all. Your continued support is most appreciated!

Seventy Fifth Anniversary of Eucharistic Congress – Held in Dublin 22-26 June 1932.
To mark this Seventy Fifth Anniversary, Our Parish will host this weekend 23-24 June, a Eucharistic Weekend at St Mary’s Church, Drumragh Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place today, concluding at 6pm with led prayer and benediction.

Precious Life - All Ireland Rally for Life
Join Precious Life at the All Ireland Rally For Life in Dublin on Saturday 7th July. A bus will be picking up in Ballymena, Antrim and Belfast. Contact Bernie for more details on 02890 278484.

‘Pathway to Prayer’ – Adult Faith Development

What? An opportunity to explore the Old and New Testaments, Liturgy, Creative Expression, Centering Prayer
When? Mondays from 7.30pm – 9.30pm (One – Year Course)
Starting? 1 October 2007
Where? Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry
Cost? £160 for the full year. Deposit £40
Details? The Secretary @ Tel: 02871351233

Iona Carmelite Retreat Centre
The Carmelite Retreat Centre will host a Non Residential Weekend Workshop on Friday 29 June – Sunday 1st July, for those interested in getting free and staying free from negative emotions such as anger, fear, jealousy and resentment. Cost £120
Contact John on Tel: 00353 74938223 or 00353 879063936 for further details.

A Mass with Healing Service will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 26th June at 8.00pm. all are welcome to attend.

Eucharistic Ministers for July

6.00pm Jackie Convey, Tony McGarvey, Mary McLaughlin, Mary Toal, MoriaSharpe
8.30am Ann Mullan, Angela Lalsingh, Margaret Haigney
9.45am Seamus Maguire, AidanQuinn, Jean McGowan, Anne Mullan
11.00am Gerald Mc Carney, Regina Gormley, Kathleen McMahon, Geralyn McCusker, Siobhan Taggart
12.30pm Mary Campbell, Liz Doran,
10am Drumragh- Aidan Campbell, Ann Doherty

Collectors for July

6.00 pm Vigil – Liam Donaghy, Malachy Treanor, Seamus Kelly, Thomas Logue, John Rafferty;
8.30 am – Linus Nugent, James Cunningham, Phil McGovern, Patrick Cleary, Sean McKenna;
9.45 am – Paddy McGowan, Dr Pat O’Neill, Tony Brogan, Liam McGrath, Eamon Prunty;
11.00 am – James Murray, Thomas Bradley, James Montague;
12.30 pm – Anthony Higgins, Tony McGarvey, Eugene McGrade, Sean Mullan, Kevin Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher

Counters forJuly
Brendan Cunningham, Frances Cunningham, Peter Davies, Gerard Haughey, Dermot McCann, J McDonnell, John McGale.

Society of St Vincent de Paul - Day Trip to Bundoran
Annual summer trip for Senior Citizens will take place on 18th July 2007. The bus will leave the Loreto Convent Gates, James Street at 9.45am and also collection at Omagh Bus Depot at 10am. Names to be left at the S.V.d.P Thrift Shop, Castle Street. Limited to 150 places.

Hike to Croagh Padraig
Do you fancy a trip to Westport, Co. Mayo combined with a hike of one of Ireland’s most famous mountains ‘Croagh Padraig’ locally known as ‘The Reek’. The trip will be on Sunday 22 July for those aged 18-30 and it will cost appox £35. This fee will include transport from Derry, an official guide and dinner in Westport. Experience your faith in a new way; join in other young people from local parishes for a great day’s fun, adventure and prayer. For further details or to book please contact 028 7126 4087 or collect a booking form from the Parish Office. Places are limited, please book by 6th July.

Young People and Suicide
There will be a ‘Youth Vigil’ held in Ballymagroarty Parish Church, Derry on Sunday 24th June from 7.30pm – 11.30pm. This vigil is being held for all those affected in anyway by suicide and also for all young people. This will be an evening of prayer, drama, music, silence, talks and healing. The evening is aimed at giving hope and consolation and we particularly invite those finding it hard to cope with the struggles of life or who are interested in any way and want to pray for your young people. Everyone is welcome.
This evening will be run by young people for young people!

Knock Summer Youth Festival
The Summer Youth Festival, Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th July 2007, at Knock Shrine in Co Mayo is an opportunity for young people to take time out to reflect on their lives and what God is offering …”Life to the full!” Cost is on donation basis with accommodation and food provided. Special free buses will also be provided from certain locations. For more information contact Ann at 00353 9493 88100, Sheena at 003531 6753 690 or look up www.geocities.com/knock_shrine for further details.

Drumragh Parish Draw – List of Winners for June

£2,000 – Ann Gormley – c/o promoter
- Promoter – G Quinn
£1,000 – James Thompson – c/o promoter
– Promoter – T McCance
£500 – Jackie McElhinney – Centra Brookmount Road
– Promoter – John Lagan
£250 – Breidge McNulty – Fintona Road, Dromore
- Promoter– Mary Haughey
£100 – Kathleen Devlin – Hillbank Fold
– Promoter – Gladys Martin
£100 – Cathal McLaughlin – 127 Ballynahatty Road
– Promoter – Charlie McLaughlin
£100 – Rose Kirk – 31 Strule Park
–Promoter – Rose Kirk
£100 – John Hurson – 46 Drumglass Way - Dungannon
– Promoter – Slevin Family
£100 – Kevin McEnhill – 11 Culmore Mews
– Promoter – Kevin McEnhill
£100 – Gaelscoil na gCrann – Dun Uladh,Ballinamullan
- Promoter – Brian McKenna
£100 – Teresa Wallace – 30 Brook Valley
– Promoter – Fr Canning
£100 – Mairead Keys – 55A Tattysallagh
– Promoter – Mairead Keys
£100 – Dee Tirney – c/o promoter
Promoter – Rozella Kelly
£100 – Kevin O’Gara – 74 Dublin Road
Promoter – Slevin Family

Promoter’s £100 Prize – Raymond McNally

Pioneer Outing
The Annual Outing of the Pioneers will take place on Saturday 23rd June with Mass in St Mary’s Limavady10am. We will continue along the Antrim Coast to various places. Evening meal will be in O’Neill Arms Hotel Toomebridge. Booking as soon as possible is necessary to book buses. Telephone 02882 242921 for details.

Divine Mercy Prayer Group
First Sunday of every month
At 3pm
St Mary’s Church Killyclogher

This is open prayer group and all are welcome to come and pray.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorie / Dubrovnik

Spiritual Director - Fr B O’Kane
Cost €809
For further information contact Dromantine SMA 02830 821 224.

Eucharistic Ministers for June

6.00pm – Gerald Mc Carney, Jim Taol, Marian McGale, Kathleen Fox, Donna Shiels, Claire Murray
8.30am –Kay Clarke, Peggy Teirney
9.45am –Dominic Pinto, Gerry McLaughlin, Margaret Rafferty, Kevin O’Gara
11.00am -George Johnson, Helen Johnson, Eugene Teague, Alice McNamee
Joe Mulryan, John McGread
12.30pm- Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracy Nugent, Ann Pearson
10am Drumragh- Helen Barrett, Marian Hutchinson

Collectors for June

8:30am Gerry Broderick, Fursey Mullan, Peter Haughey, Billy Henry
9:45am A.K. Kelly, Sean Mullan, Eugene Turbett, Patrick Devlin, Raymond McGoldrick, John Rafferty, John O'Neill, Eugene Lynam
11:00am Aidan Quinn, Robert Colton, Pat McGartland, Kevin McCrory, James Murray
12:30pm Patrick Conway, Gerald Donnelly, Francis Laird, James Sweeney, Sean McNamee, John Lagan, Dermot O'Kane
6.00pm Pat McCanny, James A. Devlin, Cathal Cullen, Aidan Lilly, Thomas McElroy, Colm McLaughlin

Counters for June

Tommy Bradley, Michael Donnelly, John Doyle, Hubert Logue, Kevin McCrory, John McNally, Kathleen McNally, John Meyler, Dominic Pinto, Seamus Sheridan, Leo Turbitt

Ballet Class
Ballet Class in St Joseph’s Hall every Thursday at 4.30pm. Contact Tracey Cassidy on 07719446194.

Knockmoyle Hall
Irish speaking Workshop coming soon.
Are you interested in learning some Irish, and Prayers in Irish?
Contact: 07870576034

Aerobics
In the Station Centre
Every Tuesday and Thursday nights
From 8 to 9pm
Everyone welcome. For more information Tel: 82259411