17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 25th July 2010

Not Our Fruit Alone

A ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, deserted island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no option but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island. The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the island. The second man’s side of the island remained barren. After a week, the first man prayed for company, more food and clothes. Another ship was wrecked and a woman, food and clothes all washed up on his side of the island. Still the second man had nothing. Next he decided to pray for a ship to come and rescue him. Sure enough the next day a ship docked at his side of the island. The first man and his wife decided to board the ship and leave the second man on the island. They considered him to be unworthy since God had not answered any of his prayers. The voice of God boomed out to them, “You are mistaken. Your companion had only one prayer which was answered every time. His prayer was simply that all your prayers would be answered”.

For all we know, our blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of another praying for us.

Saints of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 25th July

Monday 26 – Sts Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thursday 29 – St Martha

Friday 30 – St Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor of the Church

Saturday 31 – St Ignatius of Loyola, priest

Sacred Heart Church - Mass Intentions 7.30 pm

Thursday Mary Woodhead – 1st Anniversary

Friday Sonny Hackett – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

Eva Rose Ryan, 307 Belvedere Manor, Lurgan

Prayer for Priests

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

Sunday 25th July – Fr John McDevitt
Monday 26th July – Fr Michael McEldowney
Tuesday 27th July – Fr Kevin McElhennon
Wednesday 28th July – For All Priests
Thursday 29th July – Fr Dermot McGirr
Friday 30th July – Fr James McGlinchey
Saturday 31st July – Fr Brian McGoldrick

Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg

Micheál McGavigan, a student for the Diocese will be in the Parish for the month of August. He is organising a Parish 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg. It leaves on Tuesday 10th August 2010, and returns on Thursday 12th August. The cost is £60, including bus, boat and admission to the island. To book, please call the parish office on 8224 2092 and leave your name and number.

Visitation of the Sick

Fr Canning will visit the sick earlier this month. He will be in the country areas and Castle Street on Monday 26th July. He will visit the Brookmount Road and Hunter Crescent on Thursday 29th July. Details of other sick visitations will be in next week’s newsletter.

Grandparents’ Pilgrimage

The 4th National Grandparents' Pilgrimage will take place at The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock on Sunday 12th September. Anointing of the Sick will be at 2pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Special guest singers are Michael English, Dana and Chloe Coyle. For further information, visit the website www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com or telephone 00 353 98 24877.

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Clothing Collection in Aid of Tyrone Haiti Build

The organizers of the above appeal wish to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to the clothing collection in Carrickmore. The response has been magnificent. The collection will last for one more week and ends on Saturday 31st July.

Drumragh Sarsfields GFC - Clash of the Clans

Clash of the Clans takes place this weekend – First Games start at 6pm Saturday 24th July. Finals and Presentation Sunday from 2pm - 6pm. Spectator Entry £2 (Proceeds to Charity). Everyone welcome.

Gaelic 4 Mums

Congratulations to all the Mums who participated in the Ulster Gaelic 4 Mums Blitz in Saval, Co. Down at the weekend, and the previous week during half-time at the Ladies County Final in Clones. This new venture has proved to be a huge success for Drumragh GFC. Gaelic 4 Mother training continues on Thursday 29th July from 8pm -9pm at the pitch. Any new Mums who are interested are welcome to join in the fun. Drumragh Mums are now preparing for a National Blitz in October.

Omagh St Enda's GAC

Last Sunday was a proud moment for Tyrone, the town of Omagh and also a historic one for Omagh St Enda's when seven players helped both the Seniors and the Minors to victory in their respective Ulster Championship Finals. Well done to Joseph and Justin McMahon and Jason McAnulla (Tyrone seniors) and Conan Grugan, Ronan O'Neill, Conor and Ryan Clarke (Tyrone minors) on their success, and good luck in the All-Ireland Quarter Finals. Youth training continues every Saturday morning from 10.30 am - 12pm and all new members are welcome. Bingo continues every Thursday at Healy Park with £4,000 in prize money every week.

West Tyrone Feis
The West Tyrone Feis holds its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 5th September at 8 pm in St Joseph’s Hall. If you have any suggestions, please come along.

Eucharistic Ministers for August

Vigil Mass – Jackie Convey, Tony McGarvey, Mary McLaughlin, Mary Toal, John O’Neill, Moira Sharpe, Brigid McGarvey; 8.30 am – Sean Rodgers, Conrad Darcy, Sinead Slevin, Kay Clarke, Joanne McGread; 9.45 am – Aidan Quinn, Jean McGowan, Anne Mullan, Seamus Sheridan, Susan McCanney; 11 am – Regina Gormley, Willie Galbraith, Johanna Gallagher, Siobhan Taggart, Paula McCann, Roisin McKenny, Elizabeth Broderick; 12.30 pm – Mary Campbell, Peggy Tierney, Kathleen Winters, Mary Donaghy, Gerard Sharkey, Chrissie Kelly, Liz Doran; 10 am Drumragh – Aidan Campbell, Ann Doherty.

Collectors for August

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.

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

Readers for August
6.00 pm - Kay McGuigan
8.30 am - Dorothy Hughes
9.45 am - Mary Prunty
11.00 am - Aine Hackett
12.30 pm - Claire / Laura Smithson

Words of Wisdom

“Always kiss your children goodnight - even if they're already asleep.”

H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Notices for Weekly Bulletin

If you wish to submit an article for this bulletin please do so, either by post to the Parish Secretary, 48 Brook Street or by email to info@drumraghparish.com. Articles cannot be accepted after the Wednesday morning deadline. Please do not call to give articles by telephone. Notes relating to the Church and articles relating to Parish events and functions will always be given priority. and other material, such as local charity events will be accepted, space providing.

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 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