Sunday, 6th September 2009

23rd Sunday of the Year

God does all things well

“He (Jesus) makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.” In the Gospels we can hear a real sense of awe among the people who witnessed the miracles of Jesus. It wasn’t just for the fact that he cured people but also it was because of the wonderful gentleness and compassion that he showed towards those who were suffering. That same power and those same qualities of his love are there for us today. They are given to us to transform the quality of life in our homes and community. We will know that we have been touched by him this week if we let our ears be opened to hear the needs of those in our homes and community and respond to them. Equally we will know his touch if we let our tongues be loosened to speak to one another words of love, of praise, of comfort, of encouragement.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 6th September, 2009

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Isaiah 35: 4-7
The ears of the deaf will be unsealed and the tongues of the dumb sing for joy.

Second Reading James 2: 1-5
It was those who are poor according to the world that God chose.

Gospel Mark 7: 31-37
Jesus opens the ears of the deaf man.

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am Friday : 10.00

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm

Saturday: after 10.00am Mass and 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Sunday Collection: £ 1,500.00 Thank you for your generosity

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm

Legion of Mary meets every Monday at 6.30 pm in the meeting room in church. New members welcome

Eucharistic Ministers for September
Vigil : Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley, Kathleen Lynch
9.00: Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin
11.00: Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer, Kathleen Duggan

Offertory Procession for September
Vigil: Vera and Pat Catterson
9.00: Eugene and Pat McLaughlin
11.00: McGrath Family

Readers for September : Vigil: Ann Kealey 11.00: Harry Brennan

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK -Una Lynch, Kathleen McHugh, Vera Catterson, Rosie Harper, Brigid Harper, Maureen Hegarty, Mrs M Logue, Joan Gallagher, Marie Lynch, Evelyn Logue, Bernie Anderson

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 5 – Grace Kealey, Julie Harkin, Lauren McHugh,
Matthew McHugh, Rebecca Campbell, Sean Hegarty

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

WHITEOAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE - If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in White oaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families

FOUNDATIONS IN LITURGY - One Year Course beginning Tuesday 6th October 2009. “The People of God” - Further information : Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE - Tel: 028 71351233 - Email - thronhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY, 13TH September, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Chief Celebrant Cardinal Sean Brady. Guest Speakers : Fr Liam Lawton & Dana. Further details later

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Seniors & Reserves: Away to Dregish on Sunday 6th September

Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

Development Progress Meeting : Monday 7th September at 8.30 pm at pitch

DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING - Many thanks for everyone’s support in this important fundraising event - Winners were Kathleen Gallen, Killygordon - Mark Corry, Castlederg and Fr Andy Dolan - Many thanks to Fr Paddy for doing the draw

KEEP FREE - Friday 25th September 2009 - Annual Golf Classic

SAMARITANS - INFORMATION EVENING - about the work of the Samaritans on Monday 7th September 2009 at 7.30 - Omagh Library and Wednesday 9th September 2009 at 7.30 pm in Enniskillen Library - Tel: 82251530 or email - Omagh.Samaritans@virgin.net

DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY - Names of living and deceased may be enrolled in the Derry Diocesan Society. The deceased are remembered in a Mass each day in a church in the Derry Diocese. Enrolment is £20 and can be enrolled in the Sacristy

OMAGH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP - Meets every Thursday in the Pastoral Centre, Brook street at 8.15 pm. There is praise music and songs and prayers of thanksgiving and intercession. All welcome to come and pray

A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA (NEST)

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self-esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more info telephone - Pastoral Centre, Maghera 028 79642983 or Derry 028 71347220 for assessment for the Autumn course, September 2009

INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH A LITTLE MORE?
Thornhill College has a number of short and long courses starting in October and November 2009. Pastoral Ministry : “There is a Variety of Gifts”. Liturgy : “Foundations in Liturgy”. Scripture : “Saint Luke”. Aspects of Faith : “So What Should We Teach Them?”. Personal Development : “Dreams Workshop”. For further info contact Thornhill Centre 71351233

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE : are recruiting 30 enthusiastic people to sign up to the Cycle Vietnam in April 2010. A £250 registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. Please contact Sarah Gallagher on 71 269898 or sarah.gallagher@childrenincrossfire.org

10 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND - from Monday 21st - Wednesday 30th September. £1090 or €1240 per person. Spiritual Director: Fr Michael Porter and Fr Anthony Mailey. Few Seats remaining. Contact : Charlie Gillespie 0753330756

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES - Will take place in the Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh on October 16th & 17th - November 13th & 14th and December 4th & 5th. Booking - telephone 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com

REMINDER OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT TYRONE COUNTY HOSPITAL - You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness of breath, palpations or fainting episodes - the nursing staff can assess your heart. You can refer yourself or be sent by your General Practitioner to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open throughout the 24 hours - everyday 7 days a week - For Advice - call 028 82 833129. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149