Beragh Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 24th June 2018 | 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Dear Parishioner and Gentle Reader,

Now that the annual blessing of graves has taken place in all three cemeteries in the parish, I wish to compliment you and thank you for the way in which you tidied family plots, while others took care of the graveyards in general; these sacred places are truly magnificent and a great credit to the memory of all those who await Resurrection. Can I respectfully suggest that, in due time, you remove dead flowers etc and bring them home or dispose of them appropriately.

The feast day of most saints is linked with their death, the day when they left this world to be born into the new life of God’s Kingdom, for which they had dedicated themselves. Today we celebrate the Birth of John the Baptist. In a famous homily, St. Augustine noted that John the Baptist’s birth came at the height of summer, and for the days following, the hours of sunlight would grow shorter. This is appropriate for John, who said of himself, “Jesus must increase; I must decrease.” Essentially, John was a man of humility, a preacher, a prophet and above all a signpost pointing people in the right direction.

Today we might remember those people who acted as signposts in our lives and brought us closer to God: “Lord, we thank you for people who guided us, but did not try to possess us: parents, teachers, spiritual guides and friends. Very simply, like John the Baptist, they said to us, ‘Look, there is the one you should follow’, and hearing that we followed Jesus.”

We too are called to imitate John the Baptist by proclaiming and pointing others to Christ. In the words of St Francis of Assisi, “Preach the Gospel always, and use words when necessary”.

With every blessing, Fr Colum

World Meeting of Families

Next Sunday, the final collection to help defray the expenses of the World Meeting of Families will be taken up after Holy Communion.

Grant them Eternal Rest, O Lord

All Names on the Parish Dead List

Recently Deceased:

Fr John Flanagan (formerly of Rock); Fr Kieran MacOscar

(Mullavilly); Mary Quinn (nee McAleer), Cushendall (formerly

Roscavey); Joan Gallagher (formerly Sixmilecross) who died in

England; Danny Colton, (Omagh); Rose Devlin (Altamuskin);

Brendan Conway (Kilkenny); Eamon McLarnon, Beragh;

Mary Bridget (Maureen) Mallon, Beragh.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh

Sun 24th June 11.30 am Margaret Logue;

Betty Donnelly and Annie & John Donnelly;

Johanna Owens;

Deceased members of the Dillon Family.

Fri 29th June Lena Farley

Sun 1st July 11.30 am Seamus Colton; Felix and Nan McCann.

Church of St Patrick, Drumduff

Sat 30th June 7.30 pm Patrick Conlon; Vincent Noble.

Words of Wisdom

I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good things I can do to my fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again. William Penn (1644 - 1718).

Omagh CBS - 50 Years on the Kevlin Road

Past pupils, past staff and family members - join us for our celebrations on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 7.00 pm in the Assembly Hall. Please contact the school on 028 8224 3567 to confirm attendance.

Mass Times

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh

Sunday: 11.30 am

Tuesday: 10.00 am (School Leavers Mass in St Oliver Plunkett PS) 7.30 pm

Thursday: 11.00 am (School Mass in Roscavey PS) 

7.30 pm (Padre Pio Mass)

Friday: 7.30 pm

Church of St Malachy, Seskinore

Sunday: 10.00 am

Monday: 7.30 pm

Church of St Patrick, Drumduff

Saturday: 7.30 pm

Wednesday: 9.00 am

Oratory, Sixmilecross

Tuesday: 10.00 am

Adoration at the usual times.

Weekly Collection 17th June 2018

Envelopes: £1,108.60

Loose collection: £ 488.74

Candles: £ 126.49

Building Fund: £ 208.00

Priest’s Dues: £ 261.00

Total: £2,192.83

Beragh Red Knights

Fixtures: Sun 24th - Senior Ladies Championship Quarter Final at 3.30 pm V Moy in Kildress.

Wednesday 27th - U14 Football League Final at

7.30 pm, Stewartstown V Beragh.

Thanks to all who helped and attended our Family Fun Day. Congrats to the winners on the day. Duck Derby winners,

1st Elaine Grimes, 2nd Liam Curran,

3rd Eamon Mc Crory. Bake off - Lorcan Kelly. Handball/football fada highest score: Keeva Owens; Dart board highest score: Matthew Colton. Well done to Keeva and Matthew who each receive a jersey of their choice.
Underage training for U6, U8, U10 and U12 boys and girls continues on Saturday mornings from 10.00 am - 11.15 am and will continue every Wednesday from 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm.

Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others continues every Thursday at 8.30 pm. New players always welcome.
Tyrone GAA Summer Camp will take place in Beragh from 2-5th July from 10 am -1 pm. Register your child online by June 30th to avoid a late registration fee via www.tyronegaacentre.com/events.

The numbers drawn in this week’s lotto were 2, 7, 21 and 23. Congratulations to jackpot winner Aine Clarke who matched 4 numbers and wins £3,200. Draw next week will take place in Farley's on Sunday at 10.00 pm. Jackpot returns to £1,000. Lotto helper is Ryan McAleer.

Flaxmill Centre

Flaxpullers Festival

Wed 27th June - Old Time Dance with music by Sprig of Heather starts 9.30 pm.

Thurs 28th June - Children's Movie Night with burgers/hot dogs provided.

Sat 30th June - Steak Barbecue and dance with Cajun Sound providing the music. Steaks served 9.00 pm - 10.30 pm.

Get your ticket now from any committee member or ring 8077 1174; 8076 1848 or 07528 037 562.

Cloughfin Community Association

The Irish Dancing Class is now over for the season.

The BCPP group will meet for one final session in the programme on Thurs 28th June at a pre-arranged venue.

The Reminiscence Group would like to hear from anyone who is interested in the history of Cloughfin. We are in possession of a small amount of information on people from Cloughfin who attended a school in Fallaghearn from 1872 and for the first time have a little bit of information on some of those who enrolled in Cloghfin Upper National School from 1892 until 1916. If you would like more information on the findings or would like to attend the next meeting please contact 0288 075 8616, 07709 712 989, email rosiemcm@btinternet.com or pm the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CCA138/