Beragh Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 13th May 2018 | The Ascension of the Lord

Mission Statement: Beragh Parish Pastoral Council exists to serve Christ and his people by listening to their needs, identifying the gifts of parishioners to meet these needs and so build a sense of community in which all can live a truly Christian Life

Parish Priest

Mgr Colum Curry PP, VG

Tel: 028 8075 8206

Priests of the Pastoral Area

Fr P Hannigan 028 8776 1211

Fr M O’Dywer 028 8556 7096

Fr J McGoldrick 028 3572 2018

Fr S McEvoy 028 8555 7212

E-Mail: beraghparochial@btinternet.com  | Web Site: beraghparish.com

St Vincent de Paul Helpline : 07738837875

Grant them Eternal Rest, O Lord

All Names on the Parish Dead List

Recently Deceased

Shane McMahon, Carrickmore;

Margaret Lagan (nee McCrory), Killeenan;

Gerald McGurk, formerly Tattyreagh, New York;

Marie McCloskey, Omagh;

Margaret McAshee (nee Curran), Killyclogher formerly Beragh

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh

Sun 13th May 11.30 am Vincent Kelly

Sun 20th May 11.30 am Mick & Brigid Keenan

Church of St Patrick, Drumduff

Sat 12th May 7.30 pm Philomena Clarke

Sat 19th May 7.30 pm Pat Owens; Terence & Mary McAleer

Church of St Malachy, Seskinore

Sun 20th May 10.00 am Pauline Breen

Mass Times

Church of the Immaculate Conception Beragh

Sunday: 11.30 am

Friday: 9.00 am

Holy Hour Sunday 20th May at 7.00 pm

“Invoking our Lady’s guidance and protection on Ireland”.

Church of St Malachy, Seskinore

Sunday: 10.00 am

Church of St Patrick, Drumduff

Saturday: 7.30 pm

Oratory

Tuesday: 10.00 am

Adoration at the usual times.

Dear Parishioner and Gentle Reader,

Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, a feast that doesn’t get as much attention as Christmas, Easter or even Pentecost. The story of the Ascension could make us feel uncomfortable for it has shades of farewell and leave taking. It may well evoke memories of waiting in the departure lounge for the boarding call to whisk family members away to a distant new life; standing at the school gates watching the offspring take reluctant steps in to the strange world of education; with heaving hearts depositing ageing and infirm parents to the care of a nursing home. Like the disciples on the outskirts of Jerusalem, we sometimes find ourselves in strange and frightening places where we are lonely and feel ill-equipped to carry on. Away back in the fifth century this is what St Augustine wrote about the Ascension: “You ascended from before our eyes. We turned back grieving, only to find you in our hearts”. And therein lies the meaning of what we celebrate today. The Ascension reminds us that if we are looking for the Lord, we need a new way of seeing, a new way of following, which we have come to call faith. In other words, if we’re looking for Jesus, our Risen Saviour, faith tells us that his presence will be discovered in the community that follows him, especially when we gather to celebrate the Eucharist.

As we listen to the impatient words of the first reading: “Why are you standing here, looking into the sky?”, we realise that we must not wait around either in loneliness or puzzlement but rather get up and get on with the task. The parting words of Jesus call us to witness. We are to live in such a way that others will become aware of God’s presence in the world around us.

We recall the words of St Teresa of Avila:

“Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours; yours are the eyes through which Christ’s compassion looks out on the world, yours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good and yours are the hands with which he is to bless us now.”

With every blessing, Fr Colum

Weekly Collection 6th May 2018

Envelopes £1,009.00

Loose collection £ 141.42

Candles £ 121.40

Total £1,271.82

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

It is hoped that many people from Beragh Parish will avail of the opportunity to join the Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 27th May in preparation for the World Meeting of Families. A bus has been arranged and those interested are asked to contact Aoife (07851 603 495); Damien (07925 765 082); Brian (07419 127 623).

Coffee Morning for Sister Francesca in Support of her work in India

Saturday 28th April 2018 in the Cornerstone, Beragh. “What shall I say, and how can I thank you, my friends?”. Sister Francesca, in response to receiving £2,000 raised by the Coffee Morning.

Rota for Cleaning St Malachy’s Chapel

It is hoped that a rota can be compiled to clean the chapel in Seskinore. Please leave your name and number on the page at the back of the chapel if you wish to volunteer.

Blessing of the Graves

Seskinore: 10 June 2018 after 10.00 am Mass

Beragh: 17 June 2018 after 11.30 am Mass

Drumduff: 22 June 2018 (Prayer Service 7.30 pm)

Beragh Red Knights

Sat 10th - The U14 boys play in the semi-final of the Feile.

Sun 13th - Senior and Reserves travel to Newtownstewart, 5 pm and 6.30 pm throw-ins.

Sun 13th - Senior ladies travel to Trillick.

Tue 15th - Minor boys host Kildress, 7:30 pm throw-in.

Beragh Red Knights and Breacach Handball Club - BIG DRAW NIGHT and Night of Celebration in Kelly's Inn on Sunday 27th May, commencing at 7.00 pm. Including steak BBQ, dancing and music by the Miracles. Admission Price including Steak BBQ £10.00 or £5.00 for Burger. Tickets for the £21,000 draw will be on sale until 9.00 pm with the draw at 10.30 pm. Come along and celebrate with your Club.

Gaelic Start and Underage training for U8, U10 and U12's continues on Saturdays. Time: 10.00 am - 11.15 am.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others continues on Thursdays from 8.30 pm. Ladies from ALL backgrounds, abilities and ages are very welcome. Come along and give it a go!

The numbers drawn in this week’s lotto were 16, 17, 22 and 30. Aidan Kelly and Jarlath Millan matched 3 numbers and share £50. Draw next week will take place in Heaney's on Sunday night. Jackpot is £2,900. Tickets are £1, available in Costcutters, The Whistlers Inn and Farley's Bar. Lotto helper this week is Ryan McAleer.

On Pavillion duty this week is Sean Owens.

On cleaning rota are Lisa Rodgers, Bronagh Rodgers and Tina Rodgers.

Flaxmill Centre

Gardening Project

FREE training in a variety of gardening activities to begin soon. No previous gardening experience is required as full training will be given - raised beds at the Flaxmill Centre are available for your use. Contact Kathleen on 8076 1848 to secure a place.

Annual General Meeting

Drumduff and Drumnakilly Community Association will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Flaxmill Centre on Wed 23rd May at 9.00 pm. Everyone very welcome!

Beragh Community Garden

Anyone interested in gardening? There are raised beds available in Beragh Community Garden (behind the Cornerstone, Drumduff Road). If interested, please contact any member of Beragh Care and Development Association or Telephone: 07774 081 372 and leave contact details.

Cloughfin Community Association

The Irish Dancing Class takes place on Mondays at 5.00 pm for beginners and 6.00 pm for improvers.

The BCPP group meets every Thursday at 7.30 pm.

The AGM takes place on Sunday 3rd June at 4.00 pm. Everyone welcome to all our activities.

For more info contact 028 8075 8616, 07709 712 989, e-mail rosiemcm@btinternet.com or visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CCA138/

Children’s Fundraising Concert

There will be a concert in the Flaxmill this Sunday 13th May at 6.00 pm. All the entertainment will be provided by local children. It will be a fundraiser for Oran Loughran who will be working in South Africa this July for Friends of Africa. There will be a draw and refreshments will be served. All very welcome.