Sunday, 25th April 2010

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Jesus said: “The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice”. One of the big questions of today for people is: “Who am I?” and there are all kinds of self-awareness courses around to help us answer that question. It is an important question and many of these courses are helpful. But it is not the most important question for us. Much more important is the question: “To whom do I belong?”. Belonging is of the essence of being human and our belonging is identified by and lived out through the voices that we listen to. Some people listen to the voice of the world around which tells us to put ourselves first and they belong to the world. Others listen to the voice of Christ telling us to put others first and by so doing they belong to him. In the struggle between the two, Christ invites us to listen to his voice.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Parishioners of Cappagh & Drumragh:

Greetings from Tianmen Parish of Hanyang Diocese, China. We thank you for your generous donations which amounted to £5,380 towards the construction of our church building in the diocese of Hanyang, Hubei Province, China. Your support shows the fraternalship of the universal Church.

After a long time of effort, we got a piece of land in the Parish of Tianmen last year, so we have planned a new church here. The whole project is to be finished in 2 years. We will send some photos to you all after the construction is completed.

Finally we pray for God’s blessing for all our benefactors. May the risen Lord grant you peace and all the grace you need.

Fr Joseph Li (Parish Priest),

Tianmen Parish, Hanyang Diocese, China.

What is a Week of Guided Prayer?

A Week of Guided Prayer is a way of making a retreat in the midst of our busy day. The retreat is scripture-based and participants are invited to spend some time at home each day reflecting on a particular scripture passage, letting it speak to them in their present life situation, responding to it from their heart, and then coming to the Pastoral Centre at a prearranged time to talk with a trained Prayer Guide about their prayer experience. (A different passage of scripture is usually given each day).

A Week of Guided Prayer begins on a Sunday evening with a group session to introduce participants to the format of the week and to give some explanation of Praying with Scripture; to spend some time praying together and to introduce retreatants to their personal guide. The one-to-one sessions run from Monday to Thursday at a time convenient to the retreatant and last for 25 to 30 minutes each day. On Friday evening everyone comes together again to bring the week to a prayerful closing and to celebrate!

One-to-one prayer guidance can help you notice what God is doing in your life and how you can help that process. The next Week of Guided Prayer in our Parish is from Sunday 16th to Friday 21st May.

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 25th April 2010

Tuesday 27 – St Asicus, bishop

Wednesday 28 – St Peter Chanel, priest and martyr; St Louis Marie Grignion de Monfort, priest

Thursday 29 – St Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church, Patron of Europe
Friday 30 – St Pius, pope

Saturday 1 May – St Joseph, the Worker

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Wed Bridget McCrumlish – Month’s Mind

Fri Josephine Sloan – 1st Anniversary

Recent Deaths

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

Charlie Grugan

Sarah Moore

May he rest in peace.

Recent Weddings

We congratulate the following couples who married here recently:

Kathleen Kelly & Francis Haughey

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

Cemetery Sunday 2010
Our Services of Remembrance for the Dead will take place this year in the Drumragh and Dublin Road Cemeteries on Sunday 6th June.

Counters for May
Daniel Campbell, John Doherty, Kathleen Fox, John McGale, Marie McGirr, Eugene McGread, Gerard McSorley, Mary Teague.

Collectors for May
6.00 pm – J L George, Eugene Duffy, Michael Brogan, Liam Turbett; 8.30 am – John Breslin, Gerard Turbitt,; 9.45 am – Hugh Ward, Eamon Campbell, J F Doyle, Francis Bradley; 11 am – Terry McGoldrick, Dermot Groogan, Sean Lynam, Joe Mulryan, Michael McGirr, Jim Joe Campbell; 12.30 pm – Anthony Higgins, Francis McCrory, Thomas Logue.

Eucharistic Ministers for May
Vigil Mass – Gerald McCarney, Caroline Hannigan, Kathleen Fox, Donna Shiels, Claire Murray; 8.30 am – John O’Neill, Fionnuala Quinn, Joan Conaghan; 9.45 am – Seamus Maguire, Aidan Quinn, Jean McGowan, Anne Mullan; 11 am – Paula McCann, Roisin McKenny, Elizabeth Broderick, Deirdre Timoney, Colette Breslin, Margaret McGlone; 12.30 pm – Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracy Nugent, Ann Pearson, Geraldine Quinn; 10 am Drumragh – Aidan Campbell, Ann Doherty

Parish Envelopes
The Parish envelopes for 2010/2011 should all be distributed now. If you have not received a box of envelopes or if you are new to the Parish and require envelopes please call into the Parish Office, or collect a box in the Sacristy after any Mass.

Visitation of the Sick
Monsignor Donnelly will be visiting the sick a week earlier than usual. He will visit on Tuesday 27th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th April at the normal times. Details of other sick visitations will be in next week’s newsletter.

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 meets in the Pastoral Centre, Omagh on Monday evenings for about one hour. The next session is on Monday 26th April at 8.15 pm. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome.

Day Trip to Lough Derg

Sunday 9th May

Leaving Mountfield @ 8.30 am Via Killyclogher and Omagh

Bus & Boat Fare £35

Telephone 0776 741 3601 for further information.

Weekend Retreat in Ards
Friday 30th April – Sunday 2nd May
Bus from Omagh organised by Legion of Mary
For more details call 028 8224 7751

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

Sunday 25th April – Fr Patrick O’Hagan
Monday 26th April – Fr David O’Kane
Tuesday 27th April – Fr Patrick O’Kane
Wednesday 28th April – Fr Peter O’Kane
Thursday 29th April – Fr Seamus O’Kane
Friday 30th April – Fr Arthur O’Reilly
Saturday 1st May – For All Priests

“Growing Through Change” - A Residential Weekend for Bereaved Young People
Friday 30th April – Sunday 2nd May 2010

“Bereavement can be a life-defining experience for young people.” (Joseph Rowntree Foundation). The loss of a loved one, especially a parent can be one of the most traumatic events in the life of a young person or child. Families often try to protect children, for example; keeping things from them in the case of family break down or not letting children attend a funeral if a family member has died. Young people need to know that it is alright to express their grief in their own way without feeling guilty or wrong. The “Growing through Change” Residential Weekend is a structured programme presented by a team of trained youth volunteers who themselves have experienced bereavement. Young people take a strong leadership role in all aspects of the weekend. They present their personal stories of grief and loss and reach out to their peers with compassion and care. The weekend is residential and takes place in the Residential Centre, Ulster American Folk Park from 8pm on Friday 30th April until 5 pm on Sunday 2nd May. For further information and application forms please contact: Bridie or Pat at the Youthlife Centre on 028 7137 7227 or 0791 250 7388. Email youthlife_be@hotmail.com or visit our website: www.youthlife.btik.com

Car Boot & Antiques Sale
Drumagh GFC will be holding a Car Boot & Antiques Sale on Sunday 2nd May. It begins at 12 noon at their grounds in Clanabogan. Cars £10 Vans £20. Contact Terry Keyes on 07908 473 342.

‘Bottled Up’

Is someone else’s drinking or drug-taking causing you problems? Are you aged 15 – 19 and feeling isolated & want to talk about what’s happening in your life? ‘Bottled-up’ is a place where you don’t need to bottle it up. It’s a chance for you to meet other young people in your position, share your experiences and enjoy fun activities . Come on Saturday 8th May from 10am – 6pm, The YARD Project, Columba House, 11 Queen St, Derry. For further information or to book a place please contact us on 028 7126 9113, or email: theyardproject@btinternet.com or go to www.facebook.com/pages/theyardproject

Line Dancing Classes
Beginning Thursday 29th April 2010
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Absolute Beginners @ 8.00 pm
Regular Class @ 9.15 pm
Suitable for All Ages!
For further details call 0780 189 1211

Omagh St Enda's GAC
Bingo continues every Thursday at 9 pm at Healy Park with £4,000 in prize money every week. Training for our Annual Cycle has commenced. Anyone interested in joining us can come to a training session at 6 pm on Sunday at Fireagh Picnic Area on the Dromore Road.

Camogie
Any girls interested in playing Camogie (all age groups), please contact Roisin on 0785 869 8362 or Paula on 0784 939 3992.

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

Omagh Independent Advice Centre

We offer a free and confidential advice service to anyone in financial difficulty. If you would like to speak to someone about your financial difficulties, please contact Michele in the Advice Centre on 028 8224 3252. N.B: 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.

St Joseph’s Hall

Timetable of Events

Mon 10.30 am Coffee Morning
6.00 pm Iyengar Yoga

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 7.30 pm Bowls
8.00 pm Line Dancing

Sat 1.45 - 5 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing

Contact Tommy on
07753 936 701