Sunday 25th May 2008

The Body And Blood of Christ

Our God of Love

“Anyone who eats this bread will live forever”. Only the young believe that they will live forever. As we grow older we become aware of how short life is. Jesus, however, comes down on the side of the young. He calls on us to stay young, to be like children, to hope and to dream. And he gives us the way to do that – the way of love. For people who are married, it is vitally important that they keep their love for each other fresh and alive so that they can remain young no matter what age they are. It is also so important to keep family life as a wonderful adventure so that all those who are part of it can know the wonder of life. Jesus gives us the ultimate pledge of his love, his Body and Blood in the Eucharist, the Sacrament of eternal life and youthfulness. This extraordinary gift is celebrated in a special way in the parish community. The test of how truly we celebrate it is how alive our parish is.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

Commendation Award for St Mary’s Church, Drumragh
We are pleased to report that St Mary’s Church, Drumragh has received high praise and Commendation Award in the Conservation Category at the recent RSUA (Royal Society of Ulster Architects) Awards 2008.

Week beginning Sunday 25th May
This Week’s Saints
Monday 26 – St Philip Neri, priest.
Tuesday 27 – St Augustine of Canterbury, bishop.
Friday 30 – The Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Saturday 31 – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Mass Intentions - Sacred Heart Church 7.30pm Mass
Mon Rosalind Taggart – Month’s Mind
Tue Robert Patton – Month’s Mind
Thur Maureen Gould – Month’s Mind
Fri Maura McGinn – 1st Anniversary

Weddings
We congratulate the following couples who were married here recently:
Catherine Murray & Richard Pancott
May the grace of the sacrament remain with them throughout their lives.

Recent Deaths
We pray for the families of the following who died recently:
Margaret (Marie) O’Neill
Raymond McGuigan
May they rest in peace.

Corpus Christi
There will be no procession this year. Exposition will begin after the baptisms in the Sacred Heart Church today (Sunday), finishing with Benediction at 6 pm.

Cemetery Sunday 2008
Our Services of Remembrance for the Dead will take place this year in the Drumragh and Dublin Road Cemeteries on Sunday 1st June. The Drumragh Cemetery Service will be at 3 pm and the Dublin Road Cemetery Service at 5 pm.

Please Note: Everyone is asked to bring a small container of Holy Water with them, as all families will bless their own graves as part of the ceremony.

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society
The Diocesan Quarterly Meeting is being hosted by John Paul II Branch in the Pastoral Centre today (Sunday) at 3 pm. All members are invited to attend. Members may pay their annual donation, or parishioners wishing to join the Branch may do so at the Parish Bookshop, St Joseph’s Hall any Saturday.

Sunday Devotions
There will be devotions today following the Exposition in the Sacred Heart Church. This is the final day of Sunday Devotions. They will resume at the beginning of October.

Camphill Village Community,

Drudgeon Road, Clanabogan

Fête / Open Day
Saturday 31st May @ 2 pm – 5 pm
A Variety of Stalls Including Bric-a-brac, Ice Cream, Wildlife Trust, RSPB
Music Played All Day
Home Bakery Produce & BBQ Food on sale Items from the Weavery & Winter Workshop on sale
Bird of Prey Show @ 3.30 pm
Tour of Renewable Energies @ 4.15 pm Children’s Attractions Include Face Painting & Pony Rides
Tickets on sale for Raffle on day
Come along for a great family day out!

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.

Clanabogan Development Initiative
Annual Summer Walk
Meet in the carpark of Camphill Community, Clanabogan
Tuesday 27th May @ 7.30 pm

All walkers welcome

Iyengar Yoga
St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh
Monday Nights
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Contact 07753 936 701

Omagh St Enda’s GAC
Sponsored Cycle & Barbecue
Clubrooms, Gortin Road, Omagh
Saturday 14th June 2008 @ 7.30 pm
Tickets £10
Barbecue will coincide with return of sponsored cycle taking place same day. Tickets for barbecue available at Bar or from any Youth Committee member. All proceeds go directly to the provision of youth facilities within the club.

Engaged? Getting Married within the next year?
An Engaged Encounter Weekend is a recognised form of marriage preparation. It is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend is non-residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre, Derry on 14th and 15th June. Early booking is advised. For information contact 028 7135 0612 or 028 2763 8512 (after 4.30 pm).

Christ the King

Novena to the Sacred Heart Programme

Sunday 25th May 7.30pm Evening Service: “The Compassionate Heart”
Guest Speaker: Fr Peter McVerry SJ
Monday 26th May 7.30pm Evening Service: “The Healing Heart”
Guest Speaker: Sr Consilio Fitzgerald RSM
Tuesday 27th May 7.30pm Evening Service: “The Reconciling Heart”
Guest Speaker: Fr Paul Symonds
Wednesday 28th May 7.30pm Evening Service: “The Merciful Heart”
Guest Speaker: Fr Aidan Troy CP
Thursday 29th May 7.30pm Evening Service: “The Loving & Life-Giving Heart”
Guest Speaker: Fr Paschal McDonnell OFM
Friday 30th May 7.30pm Evening Service: “The Suffering Heart”
Guest Speaker: Dr Frances Robinson

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

Parish Draw Winners May 2008

£2,000 – Bridget Mullan, 11 Ashbourne Heights. Promoter – Kevin Mullan;
£1,000 – Ciara Fyffe, Aughadulla. Promoter – Babs Barrett;
£500 – Maureen Bonner, c/o Promoter. Promoter – A J Turnbull;
£250 – Gerry Heaney, 139 Tamlaght Road. Promoter – Mary Teague;
£100 – Charles Grugan, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Katie McEnhill;
£100 – Michael Cooney, 14 Bracken Close. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning;
£100 – Elaine Retalic, 135 Clanabogan Road. Promoter – Mary McGlone;
£100 - Rosaleen McLaughlin, 20 Tamlaght Road. Promoter – Raymond McNally;
£100 – Matt McCann, 3 Thornville Park. Promoter – Gertrude McCann;
£100 – Hugh McAleer. Promoter – Siobhán Taggart;
£100 – Marie Burns, 6 Sperrin Park. Promoter – Raymond McNally;
£100 – Brendan Bradley, Lambrook Gardens. Promoter – Raymond McNally;
£100 – Mary O’Hagan, 142 Main Street, Strabane. Promoter – Clare McKeown;
£100 – Roisin Colgan, 5 Castletown. Promoter – Fr Thomas Canning; Promoter’s
£100 Prize – Geraldine McCarney, 15 O’Brien Park.
Next Draw on Tuesday 3rd June 2008.

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

Summer Scheme

Anyone 16+ wishing to volunteer for this year’s Summer Scheme at CKS please contact Gerry Mc Cusker at the CKS community centre, O'Kane Park, Omagh, telephone , 028 8224 7560. The summer scheme will run from 30th June to 27th July and will involve volunteering at the community centre and on day trips with young people from ages 5 to 13yrs.

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