Life in the Holy Spirit Seminars

Life in the Holy Spirit Seminars will take place over a period of seven weeks in conjunction with 7.30 pm Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, beginning on Thursday 28th February and concluding on Thursday 11th April 2019.

Thursday 5th April God’s Love Teresa Lappin

Thursday 12th April Salvation Sr Josephine Walsh DHS

This is a seven-week series of teachings, music and song, to deepen our relationship with God through the power of the Holy Spirit. The seminars are a gift, to help people establish, re-establish or deepen a personal relationship with Jesus, living life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Mass is at 7.30pm each Thursday in Sacred Heart Church. Pope Francis, speaking to priests and bishops from 90 countries in 2015, encouraged participation in ‘Baptism in the Spirit seminars.

 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes” Acts 1.8

Please pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all people at this time.

Feasts of the Week

Week Beginning Sunday 17th February 2019

Thursday 21 – St Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church

Friday 22 – The Chair of St Peter, Apostle

Saturday 23 – St Polycarp, bishop and martyr

Sacred Heart Church

7.30 pm Mass Intentions

Monday Eileen Curran – 1st Anniversary

Tuesday Agnes O’Donnell – Month’s Mind

Wednesday Kathleen Baxter – Month’s Mind

Thursday Bobby Armstrong – 1st Anniversary

Friday Mary Bradley – 1st Anniversary

Baptisms

We welcome into our Christian Community:

Seán Paul McCrory

Oliver Jacob Douglas

Ava Isobella McGlinn

Recent Weddings

We congratulate the following couple who were married here recently:

Lisa Mullin & David Corrigan

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

Prayer for Priests

We ask for your prayers for the following priests this week:

Sunday 17th February – Fr Paul Farren

Monday 18th February – Fr Christopher Ferguson

Tuesday 19th February – Fr John P Forbes

Wednesday 20th February – Fr Edward Gallagher

Thursday 21st February – Fr John Gallagher

Friday 22nd February – Fr Malachy Gallagher

Saturday 23rd February – Fr John Gilmore

Holy Communion to Sick & Housebound

The Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound who have requested it, today (Sunday) after 9 am Mass and 11 am Mass and after 10 am Mass in Drumragh.

Irish Pilgrimage Trust

The Trust will be doing their annual Church Gate collection in Drumragh Parish this weekend after all Masses. We take young people who may have a learning or physical disability or social or emotional issues to Lourdes on Easter Sunday each year. We are thankful for your support in the past and hopeful of your continuing support in the future.

Do This In Memory

Parents and guardians, please note the following dates for the Do This In Memory Programme in 2019:

Vigil Mass @ 6 pm in Sacred Heart Church

Saturday 23rd February

Saturday 23rd March

Saturday 13th April

Saturday 4th May

12.30 pm Mass in Sacred Heart Church

Sunday 23rd June - At this Mass all the children who have made their First Communion come together to celebrate with the Parish in their special outfits.

Coffee Morning

St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh

Sunday 17th February 9.30 am to 1.15 pm. Come help support Bronagh and Casey on their journey to Cambodia. Live Traditional Music throughout the Morning

Parish Envelopes

If you are new to the Parish and would like to receive weekly Parish Collection envelopes, please contact Mary on 028 8224 3011 or email mm@drumraghparish.com. Likewise, in order to update Parish records, if you have moved house in the last year please contact us.

Foster Carers Required

The Western Trust urgently needs people to come forward who can offer a loving home to foster children. We are hosting coffee mornings on the following dates so that anyone who thinks they could open their heart and home to a child, can come along for a talk to a foster carer, to hear first-hand about their experiences of fostering: Sunday 24th February 1pm - 3pm. St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh. Alternatively, contact Vanessa Nelis on 028 8283 5264 /07554552989 or email: Vanessa.Nelis@westerntrust.hscni.net

DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

4 – 9 July 2019

We welcome all pilgrims, especially pilgrims in need of care. We welcome doctors, nurses and youth (aged 17years+) to assist with those in need. Application Forms now available. Tel 028 7126 0293, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 am – 1 pm or email derrypilgrim@outlook.com at any time.

Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats

A healing opportunity for anyone struggling with the spiritual or emotional pain of an abortion. The weekend aims to help you experience the love, mercy, compassion and forgiveness of God. It aims to enable suffering souls to find a voice and transform the pain of the past into love and peace and a future full of hope. For information call Marian in complete confidence on 0781 474 8744 or e mail marianrvni@yahoo.co.uk / check facebook.

Bible Study Course

Fr Christopher McDermott will host a Bible Study Course entitled ‘Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible’ in St Joseph’s Hall on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings. It will begin on 20th/21st February. There will be a one-off charge of £15 to cover cost of resources. Call the Parish Office on 028 8224 2092 to book your place.

Andy’s 10 Miler Charity Run

Dromore to Omagh

Saturday 23rd February

7.30 pm Registration @ McDermott’s Car Park, Dromore

8 am Start – Medal for All Runners

Coffee Morning @ 9.30 am, followed by Fun Day from 12 Noon @ St Columba’s Church Hall, Omagh.

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of Deceased Members of the Derry Diocesan Society for the quarter ending 31st December:

Elizabeth (Teresa) Starrs, 141 Doogary Road

Kathleen Mullan, Knocksilla Park, Prehen, Derry

Matt McGlinchey, 12 Sperrin View

Phyllis McElhatton, 4 Lammy Walk

Eugene McFarland, 23 Brook Valley

Maureen Bonner, 168 Cannondale

Patrick (Jimmy) McCann, Brookfield Close

We pray that all who sleep in Christ find in your presence, light, happiness and peace.

Safeguarding Children Contact Details for Relevant Agencies and Services

PSNI Tel: 0845 600 8000

Gateway Services (Omagh) Tel: (028) 8283 5043

Alternatively, if you or anyone you know has a child safeguarding concern in relation to any member of church personnel and wishes to report it to church authorities, please contact one of the Diocesan Designated Persons, who will report this concern to the relevant statutory authorities.

Name: Noel O’Donnell

Tel: 0759 650 0793

Name: Mary McCafferty

Tel: 075 1426 5252

Omagh Comhaltas

Music, singing and sean-nos dancing classes continue in St Enda's clubrooms, Gortin Road on Monday nights on Monday 25th February. There will be no classes on 18th February (mid-term break).

Pilgrimages 2019

Group Organiser: Paddy McGowan

5 June 2019 – Lourdes Ex-Dublin – 5 Nights

16 July 2019 – Lourdes Ex-Belfast – 5 Nights

22 August 2019 – Fatima & Estoril Ex-Dublin – 7 Nights

19 September 2019 – Lourdes Ex-Dublin – 5 Nights

7 October 2019 – Holy Land – 8 Nights

All trips include return coach transfer to departure airport. Contact 028 8224 4450.

Cookstown Lourdes Pilgrimage

Bookings now being taken for this year’s pilgrimage to Lourdes from 11th to 16th July 2019, priced £689 or 9th to 16th July 2019, priced £729, departing Belfast International. Accommodation is in Hotel Solitude. £50 deposit required. Contact Dympna Corey on 028 8676 2696.

St Joseph’s Hall

Mon 7 pm Adult Irish Dance Class for Retired Dancers.

Tues 9 am/10 am Weightwatchers

2.30 pm Colmcille Club

9 pm Bingo - Jackpot £1000

Wed 5.45 pm - Baxter School of Dancing

8 pm St Joseph’s Ladies Club

Thur 7.30 pm Bowls Club

Sat 1.45 pm Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing

St Eugene’s Hall, Clanabogan

· Baxter Irish Dancing Class Every Tuesday 6.15 – 7.30 pm. Enquiries to 0780 876 3185

· Bowls Every Wednesday @ 8.15 pm

· Youth Club Every Friday: Juniors 7 – 8.30 pm & Seniors 8.30 – 10 pm