This Week’s Calendar
Week beginning Sunday 28 October
Monday 29 – St Colman, bishop
Wednesday 31 – Blessed Dominic Collins, martyr
Thursday 1 November – All Saints
Friday, 2 November – The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Saturday 3 November – St Malachy, bishop

Questions people ask

Q. Why do we stand up at Mass when the gospel is read? I find it easier to listen and reflect while sitting. Furthermore, in most churches the seats are so close that standing is very uncomfortable.
A. I appreciate your discomfort. Standing is a mark of respect which we show for the National Anthem, the entry of an important personage like the President, or in a standing ovation to honour a great speech or accomplishment. Standing is a mark of respect for the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and for reciting the Our Father, which is a prayer from the gospel. During the Divine Office we stand for the Benedictus and the Magnificat as these too are from the gospel.
Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap

Another Angle - Home Fires Burning
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then, how other organisations have seized the word ‘mission’ from the churches that invented the term, is high praise indeed. Even in ordinary conversation we talk about a woman or man ‘with a mission’ indicating someone who has a strong single-minded commitment to some worthwhile project. So many places display their ‘mission statement’ or charter, advertising their commitment to quality of service.
The classic understanding is that mission stems from an individual Christian’s desire to share his or her faith with others. It is the spark that continues to lead many to make huge sacrifices, leave home and everything familiar to share the message they learned at home as children. Ordinary people who are prepared to lead extraordinary lives. Today, Irish faith tends to be far more ‘shy.’ The blaze of faith seems more a flickering ember today. Even the modern missionary lives in different times. Questions of justice and environment loom large, a positive attitude towards other religions is also needed teamed with an awareness of how culture-bound our own vision of Christianity is. A missionary is one above all who thirsts for God and God’s people.
Fr Tom Cox – Courtesy of Intercom Magazine

Mass Intentions
Sacred Heart Church 7.30pm Mass
Mon Phyllis Tracey – 1st Anniversary
Tues Gerry Sharkey – 1st Anniversary
Thur John Gallagher – 1st Anniversary
Fri Sean Bennett – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms
Genevieve Joanne Norris, 40 Botera Road

Weddings
Two become one in a life long commitment to each other. We sincerely congratulate.

Claire McGarvey & Colin McNamee
Eilish Quinn & John McElhill who were married recently.
May the grace of the sacrament remain with them throughout their lives.

Masses for Feast of All Saints
Sacred Heart Church, Omagh
Wednesday – Vigil Mass 7.30 pm
Thursday – 8 am, 10 am, 1 pm & 7.30 pm

Drumragh
Thursday - 11 am

All Souls – Commemoration of the Dead
Sacred Heart Church, Omagh
Friday - 8 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 7.30 pm

Drumragh
Friday – 7.30 pm

*Confessions on Wednesday at 10.30 am – 12.30 pm and 6.30 – 7.15 pm and Saturday 10.30 – 12.30 pm & 6.45 pm.*

Forty Hours Devotion
There will be a Forty Hours Devotion in the Sacred Heart Church next Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November. It will begin after the 10 am Mass on Saturday (with a break for a wedding at 12 pm) and continue until the evening Mass. On Sunday it will continue after 12.30 pm Mass and end with Devotions at 6 pm.

Sick Visitation
Monsignor Donnelly will visit his sick and housebound this week on Monday (instead of Tuesday), Thursday and Friday evenings. Fr Canning will visit the sick in Castle Street, Derry Road and Gillygooley on Wednesday of this week. He will visit the Brookmount Road area on Thursday and in the country areas on Friday. Fr McDevitt will visit the sick and housebound in Gallow’s Hill and Tamlaght Road areas on Monday afternoon and those in the Derry Road area on Tuesday afternoon.

October Devotions
There will be Devotions this evening (Sunday) in the Sacred Heart Church at 6 pm.

First Friday Devotions
Friday is the First Friday of the month. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be in the Sacred Heart Church from after 10 am mass until 7.15 pm.

Polish Mass
Fr Maruisz Debrowski sends the following message to the Polish Community:
13 listopada o godzinie 19.30 w kosciele Sacred Heart w Omagh zostanie odprawiona Msza sw. w jezyku polskim. Od godz. 18.30 bedzie mozliwosc przystapienia do Sakramentu Pokuty i Pojednania. Msza bedzie sprawowana regularnie w kazdy 2-gi wtorek miesiaca.
Zapraszamy wszystkich Polaków z Omagh i okolicy.

Mass for Deceased Teachers
The Mass for Deceased Teachers of the Diocese will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane on Monday 12th November at 7.30 pm.

Cursillo
Men’s Weekend – Thursday 1st November at 8 pm until Sunday 4th November at 5 pm. Women’s Weekend – Thursday 8th November at 8 pm until Sunday 11th November at 5 pm. Application forms can be obtained from Fionnuala on 8224 9563 or Gerard on 0797 163 2288.

Eucharistic Ministers for November
6.00 pm – Jackie Convey, Tony McGarvey, Mary McLaughlin, Mary Toal, Moira Sharpe;
8.30 am – Kay Clarke, Peggy Tierney;
9.45 am – Aidan Quinn, Jean McGowan, Anne Mullan;
11 am – Gerald McCarney, Regina Gormley, Kathleen McMahon, Geralyn McCusker, Siobhán Taggart;
12.30 pm – Eugene McGrade, Mary McGrade, Tracey Nugent, Ann Pearson;

10 am Drumragh – Aidan Campbell, Ann Doherty.

Collectors for November
6.00 pm – Eugene Duffy, Joe O’Donnell, Liam Grugan, Michael Brogan;
8.30 am – John Breslin, Gerard Turbitt, Liam Nugent, Michael Gilheaney,
Patrick Slevin, J L George;
9.45 am - Michael Colton, Liam McGrath, Thomas McGuigan, J F Doyle, Eamon Campbell, Dan Campbell, Hugh Ward, Francis Bradley;
11.00 am –Dermot Groogan, Joe Mulryan, Michael McGirr, Jim Joe Campbell, John McDonnell ;
12.30 pm – B Brown, Anthony Higgins, Francis McCrory, Thomas Logue.

Counters for November
Daniel Campbell, James Cunningham, John Doherty, Kathleen Fox, Marie McGirr, Eugene McGread, Gerard McSorley, Mary Quinn, Pat Vaugh, John McGale.

Readers for November
Vigil Mass – Bernadette Doherty;
8.30 am – Pauline Breen;
9.45 am – Tom Timoney;
11 am – Maura Gallagher;
12.30 pm – M. Louise Winters.

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

Drumragh Parish Online
Why not visit our website – www.drumraghparish.com. Tell your friends and relatives about it. Details of parish news and events are updated weekly. If any Parish Group wishes to promote their group or any related activity on the Parish website, please pass on the information to the Parish Secretary.

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; by fax to 8225 2149; by email to info@drumraghparish.com. Articles cannot be accepted after the Wednesday evening 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.

Planning a wedding?
Why not log on to www.gettingmarried.ie ?
You’ll find details and suggestions for your big day: choosing your vows, preparing the church, choosing a ring, etc.

Wedding Music
Female Soloist available to sing at Weddings and Funerals in Omagh and surrounding areas, call Louise Kirwan on 0773 424 8359.

Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
The Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Thursday night in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15pm – 9.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Give time to Prayer
Come along to the Youth 2000 Prayer Group who meet every Tuesday night in the Pastoral Centre from 8.15pm – 9.30pm. Everyone welcome.

St Eugene’s Hall

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
7.00 - 8.00pm - Traditional Music class
7.30pm - Bowls
8.30pm - Line Dancing
Sat 1.45pm - Groogan O’Doherty Class

Coming Soon to St Joseph’s Hall
Collin Raye
Saturday 24th November 2007
Support Act – Justin McGurk
Tickets £21 on sale at Top News, News at Six and St. Joseph’s Hall
Phone 07753936701

Mc Conomy School Of Irish Dancing, Derry.
Commencing classes in St Joseph's Hall, Omagh
From Saturday 3rd November, 11:00am - 12:30pm.
All Welcome - Age 3+
Contact Tara on 07784487508

Kellie’s Aerobics / Fitball
Kellie’s Aerobics Class continues in St Joseph’s Hall on Monday nights at 7.15 pm. Now including ‘The Fitball’ as part of the toning component of her class. Balls are supplied in limited numbers. If you own a ball, bring it along. Everyone welcome!

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

Line Dancing
Every Thursday Evening @ 8.30 pm
New Class for Children / Absolute Beginners @ 7.30 – 8.30 pm
Everyone Welcome

Coffee Mornings in St Joseph’s Hall
Wednesdays @ 10.30 am
Tea, Coffee & Homemade Scones Served
Everyone Welcome

Parties
Room for Hire
St Joseph’s Hall
For further details call Tommy on 07753 936701

St Eugene’s Hall

Fundraising Fancy Dress Dance
Clanabogan Hall, Omagh
Saturday 27th October 2007 at 8.30p.m.
Admission £5
Bar available - Music to suit all tastes - Raffle Prizes
Proceeds to support ongoing projects in Zambia
Your support will be appreciated
Tom & Deirdre Timoney,
10, Ballygowan Road, Omagh.

Outside Events

St Vincent de Paul “Sale of Work”
Our Annual Sale of Work will be held on Saturday 10th November in St Josephs Hall between 2.30pm and 8pm. We would be grateful for any donated bric-a-brac to be left in the Thrift Shop, Castle Street. Cakes to be left in St Joseph’s Hall after 12 noon on Saturday 10th November.

Marriage Enrichment Workshop
A Marriage Enrichment Workshop, presented by Marriage Encounter, will take place in the Dromantine Conference Centre outside Newry on 2nd – 4th November, and in the Lake Hotel Killarney, 9th – 11th November. The weekend is open to all married couples and payment is by anonymous donation. For information and booking please phone Liam and Angela Sheppard on 028 9062 6503 . Early booking is recommended.

Tattyreagh G.A.C.
The Annual Youth Awards are on Tuesday 30th October at 7.30pm in Tattyreagh GAC Social Club. It will commence with a magnificent fireworks display. There will be a special presentation to the under 16 Grade 3 league Champions. Awards will also be given to the under 14s, 13s, 12s ,10s and 8s.

Greenhill Cemetery
A Service of Remembrance for those buried in Greenhill Cemetery will take place in Christ the King Church on Sunday 4th November at 7 pm.

Friends of Camphill Village Community, Clanaboagn
Annual General Meeting
Monday 29th October @ 8.00 pm
Heron Hall, Clanabogan Village Community
Supper Served
Everyone Welcome

Gortnagarn Old Tyme Dancing Class
Charity Dance
Tuesday 30th October
Dún Úladh Cultural Centre
Music by Country Traditions
Everyone Welcome
Proceeds to St Vincent de Paul

Support Missionary Work
Used mobile phones can be recycled by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart to support their care programme for AIDS orphans in South Africa. Recycling helps the environment. Phones, without the charger, can be posted to Mobile Phone Recycling, MSC Mission Support Centre, P.O. Box 23, Western Road, Cork.