Parish Contact Details

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7th September 2014 Sunday Cycle A Weekday Cycle 2

Sick Calls 8224 2092 Baptismal Preparation Team 07895557359 Parish Office 8224 2092 48 Brook Street, Omagh, BT78 5HD Email: info@drumraghparish.com Monsignor Joseph Donnelly 8224 3011 52 Brook Street, Omagh, BT78 5HD Email: jopd@drumraghparish.com Fr Dermot McGirr 8224 2092 48 Brook Street, Omagh, BT78 5HD Email: dmg@drumraghparish.com Fr Piotr Zimnoch 8224 2092 50 Brook Street, Omagh BT78 5HD Email: piotrzimnoch186@gmail.com Sacred Heart Church 8225 2152 (Sacristy)

Mass & Confession Times

Parish Of Drumragh

Sacred Heart Church St Mary’s Church, Drumragh

Parish Of Drumragh www.drumraghparish.com Email:info@drumraghparish.com

Sacred Heart Church Sunday Mass Times

Vigil : Saturday 6.00 pm Sunday : 9 am, 11 am, 12.30 pm

St Mary’s Drumragh: Sunday at 10 am

Weekday Mass Times for this Week Monday - Friday: 10 am & 7.30 pm

Saturday: 10 am Mon - Fri: Rosary: 9.30 am (except when

there is a funeral) & 7.00 pm

Confession Times Sacred Heart Church

Friday : 6.30 pm - 7.15 pm Saturday : 10.30 am - 12.30 pm & 6.45pm

IF GOD SHOULD GO ON STRIKE How is it that God above has never gone on strike Because he was not treated fair in things He didn't like. If only once He'd given up, and said, 'That's it, I'm through! I've had enough of those on earth, So this is what I'll do; I'll give my orders to the sun - 'Cut off the heat supply!' And to the moon - 'Give no more light, and run the ocean dry.' Then just to make things really tough, and put the pressures on, 'Turn off the vital oxygen Till every breath is gone!' You know, He would be justified if fairness was the game. For no one has been more abused or met with more disdain Thank God, and yet He carries on supplying you and me With all the favors of His grace and everything for free. Men say they want a better deal and so on strike they go. But what a deal we've given to God to whom all things we owe. We don't care whom we hurt to gain the things we like. But what a mess we'd all be in if God should go on strike!!

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Foyle Hospice BBQ Tickets are now on sale for Annual Steak BBQ in St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan on 13th September. Tickets are £10, call Noelle on 0773 083 4203 or Susan on 8224 6064. If you prefer chicken or salmon, please let us know in advance.

Feasts of the Week Week Beginning Sunday 7th September

Monday 8 – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday 9 – St Ciaran, abbot Friday 12 – The Holy Name of Mary; St Ailbe, bishop Saturday 13 – St John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church

Sacred Heart Church 7.30 pm Mass Intentions

Thursday Jimmy Cunningham – Month’s Mind Friday Teresa McCauley – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms We welcome into our Christian Community:

James Daniel Shaw, 11 Sperrin View Dara Michael Cox, 14 Belvedere Park Maddison Anne Coluter, 1 Rylands Cottages Conor John McCullagh, 43 Drumragh Road Ryan Paul Hegarty, 8 Dunbreen Close, Strathroy Elsa Marie Sharkey, 10 Glendore Wood Finn Michael James McConnell, 5 Riverbank, Ballygawley Riley Anthony Slattery, 7 Gortwell, Gortin Road Rocco John Finlay, 6 Ballynahatty Road

Recent Deaths We pray for the family of the following who

died recently: Noel Allen

May he rest in peace.

Recent Weddings We congratulate the following couple who

married here recently: Amy McKenna & Adrian Faloona Aisling Flanagan & Simon Jones Fiona McCullagh & Niall Colton

Catherine Hughes & Thomas Fenn Mary McDonagh & Bernard

McDonagh Kate Ward & Stephen McDonagh

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

Prayer for Priests Sunday 7th September – For All Priests Monday 8th September – For All Priests Tuesday 9th September – Fr Michael Porter Wednesday 10th September – Fr Anthony Quinn Thursday 11th September – For All Priests Friday 12th September – Fr John Ryder Saturday 13th September – Fr Gerard Sweeney

An Evening of Praise and Prayer for Healing

Rev David Jardine of Divine Healing Ministries, Belfast will lead an evening of praise with prayers for healing in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street, Omagh on Thursday 11th September at 8 pm. He will be accompanied by a Prayer Team. All welcome. “Bear with one another and forgive whenever there is an occasion to do so as the Lord has forgiven you...’’ Col 3. 13.

Baptismal Preparation As part of the Parish Baptismal Preparation parents are invited to attend a Service of Blessing and a baptismal preparation evening before booking the baptism through the parish office. The next Preparation Evening will be in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street at 8 pm on Monday 8th September. For further details contact a Baptismal Team member on 0789 555 7359.

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Pioneer Association The next meeting of the Drumragh Parish Pioneer Group will be held in St Joseph’s Hall at 8 pm on Thursday 11th September. All pioneers are asked to attend.

Drumragh Parish Draw Winners – September 2014

£2,000 – Terry McGurk, Ardmore Avenue. Promoter – Phil McGuigan; £1,000 – Martin Kirk, 18 Hillbank Fold. Promoter – Kathleen McNally; £500 – Joan Quinn, c/o Loreto Grammar. Promoter – Brenda Bannon; £250 – Deirdre Allen, 48 Kevlin Gardens. Promoter – Catherine McNamee; £100 – Padhraic Colton, 16 Harmony Heights. Promoter – Mary Colton; £100 – Mary Logue, c/o 15 New Brighton Terrace. Promoter – Fr McGirr; £100 – Paul McCann, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Philomena McNamee; £100 – Dympna Fitzpatrick, c/o Loreto Grammar. Promoter – Brenda Bannon; £100 – Brenda Meenagh, The Fairways. Promoter – Tommy Sharkey; £100 – Cáit Moran, 3 Gortmore Park. Promoter – Fr McGirr; £100 – May McGale, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Rozella Kelly; £100 – Edward Coyle, 7 Kevlin Gardens. Promoter – Fr McGirr; £100 – John Townsend, c/o Promoter. Promoter – Tommy Sharkey; £100 – Ciaran Brogan, Mullaghban, Dromore. Promoter – Michael Brogan; £100 Promoter’s Prize: Mary Quinn, 11 Thornville Park.

The Colmcille Club The Colmcille Club re-opens on Tuesday 9th September at 2.30 pm. The bus will collect members at the usual time. New members welcome!

Living With Suicide Retreat A Living With Suicide Day Retreat will take place on Lough Derg on 24th September 2014. The Retreat is an invitation to people to come to a safe place where they might find some sense of healing and peace in the midst of pain and struggle. It is a day for adults who have been affected by suicide, either through personal loss or with suicidal ideation, or for those ministering to the suicide bereaved or working in support services. Advance booking is essential. For further information contact Maureen or Sharon on 00353 719861518 or email info@loughderg.org.

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust Trip To Lourdes Easter 2015

Group 190 (Tyrone/Fermanagh) welcomes applications from young people with a learning disability (aged 11 – 21 years) to travel to Lourdes at Easter 2015. There is no cost for the young person selected to travel. We would also welcome any carers, especially male, who would wish to volunteer to look after these young people. Closing date for applications is 31st October. If interested contact Donna on 0775 490 4097.

Down's Syndrome Association The Down's Syndrome Association are setting up a support group for adults aged 30+ who have Down's Syndrome in Omagh and the surrounding areas. This will be an activities-based group and will meet one evening per week to take part in activities and go out and about with the aim of becoming part of their community. If anyone with Down's Syndrome aged 30+ is interested in joining the group, or if anyone wishes to work as a volunteer, please contact Liam Duffy on 0753 153 3237. Volunteers MUST be aged 18 and above.

ACCORD 8224 2439

AL-ANON FAMILY 9068 2368

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

9043 4848

AWARE 7126 0602

CARE FOR CANCER 8224 6599

CRUSE 8224 4414

DRUG AWARENESS 0800 776600

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

7135 1329

THE SAMARITANS 8224 4944

WOMEN’S AID 0800 9171414 PIONEER ASSOCIATION 8224 5543

SVDP THRIFT SHOP SVDP HELPLINE

8224 9839 0773 883 7991

Useful Telephone Numbers

Contact the Booking Committee at St Joseph’s Hall for bookings. Booking

Forms can also be downloaded at www.drumraghparish.com

Hall Contact No. 07753 936 701

St Joseph’s Hall

Tues 9 pm - Bingo - Jackpot £1000 Wed 11 am - 1 pm - Weightwatchers 5.45 pm - Baxter School of Dancing Sat 1.45 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing Care for Cancer Invites You To A

Thanksgiving Service Today @ 3.30 pm

Drumragh Integrated College Music by St Eugene’s Band & Omagh

Community Choir Tel: 028 8224 6599 for more information

Ulster Project The Ulster Project Thanksgiving Service will take place in St Mary’s Drumragh on Sunday at 3 pm. American president Les Sage will attend.

St Joseph’s Bookshop Open Saturdays 10.30 am - 1.30 pm.

Wide variety of Books, Candles, Holy Ornaments, Medals, Rosaries & Cards.

Omagh Music Society The Society resumes on Monday 22nd September at 7.30pm in the Holy Family School (Junior Site) with their new conductor, Rachael Bingham. New members are welcome.

CCE Omagh Music class in Drumragh Clubrooms resumes on Wednesday 10th September. Tuition in Banjo, Fiddle, Whistle and Harp and beginners in Uilleann Pipes and Flute. Please note membership is now due - £14 per family, £8 for seniors and £4 for Juniors. This can be paid at the Music Class. New members welcome. We will also have a Farewell session on Saturday 13th September for Fr Brian and Fr James O' Kane, also in the clubrooms. Everyone welcome.

Day Retreat There will be a Day Retreat for Eucharistic Ministers and Readers in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca, on Saturday 20th September, beginning at 10.30 am. Cost for the Day including meals is £20. Booking is necessary, contact 7126 2512.