Beragh Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 22nd July 2018 | 16th 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,

“So little time and so much to do” seems to be the spirit of the age. Leisure time appears to have vanished, as people attempt to balance work, family, doing shopping, driving children here and there, caring for elderly parents and juggling a host of other responsibilities. In the end, feeling like they’re sandwiched in the middle, trying to accommodate everyone. Being all things to all people, and precious little to themselves.

A sandwich is an apt symbol - something that speaks of hurry, rush, filling a gap. It’s usually swallowed, not savoured. These times seem to swallow people up, and that’s not good. While appliances may be designed more for replacement than repair, the human body is not.

In today’s Readings, we have the shepherds and meadows described in Jeremiah, the peace and unity referred to in the Second Reading and the green valleys with still waters of the Psalm beckoning us back from life’s hubbub. In the Gospel we see Jesus advising his apostles to come apart to a lonely place where they can pause and reflect in order to realign their priorities and open their hearts to God.

Maybe we can do little about the things we have to do or to cope with all that life throws at us, but maybe we could slow down and be less hurried. Maybe as an antidote we could give more attention to whatever we do and be more present to whoever we are with. That would seem to be the way of Jesus. It’s also the difference between living and existing.

With every blessing, Fr Colum

Words of Wisdom

Only in calm waters can you see your reflection, not in running waters. Only in tranquility can you find that resting place which stillness seeks.

Mass Times

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh

Sunday: 11.30 am

Tuesday: 9.00 am

Thursday: 9.00 am

Friday: 12.30 pm

(Wedding)

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

No Mass in the Oratory this week.

Grant them Eternal Rest, O Lord

All names on the Parish Dead List

Recently Deceased:

T J Kelly, Deroran - funeral took place in Drumduff on Thursday.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh

Sun 22nd July 11.30 am Brigid Colton;

Owen and Catherine O’Neill;

Patsy McCrory,

Bridie McCrory and

Seamus McCrory;

Conall Donnelly.

Thurs 26th July 7.30 pm Olive Owens.

Sun 29th July 11.30 am Margaret Tierney;

Maureen and Vincent Lafferty & Kevin McCabe;

Niall Gorman.

Church of St Malachy, Seskinore

Sun 22nd July 10.00 am Jim and Mary Gallagher.

Church of St Patrick, Drumduff

Sat 21st July 7.30 pm Maura Owens.

Knock Pilgrimage

Bus going to Knock on Monday 6th August. Day of prayer with Sister Breige McKenna for our Priests, Bishops, Nuns and Laity. Fare £15. Food optional. €30 for breakfast and evening meal.

Bus en route from Cookstown. Pick-up points Omagh bus station or Crevenagh Park & Ride. Contact Mona 028 867 37954 or

Una 077 4357 5969. Early booking advisable.

Weekly Collection 15th July 2018

Envelopes: £1,058.59

Loose collection: £ 108.35

Candles: £ 99.80

Building Fund: £ 191.50

Total: £1,458.24

Beragh Red Knights

Fixtures: Sunday 22nd ACL Reserve & Seniors host Rock at 2.15 pm and 3.45 pm.
Monday 23rd Minor Boys Championship Semi Final V Urney at 7.30 pm, venue TBC. Keep an eye on Beragh Red Knights Facebook for updates.
 
Underage training for U6, U8, U10 and U12 boys and girls continues on Saturday mornings from 10.00 am - 11.15 am and every Wednesday from 7 pm - 8 pm. Gaelic for Mothers and Others continues every Thursday at 8.30 pm.

New players welcome.

The numbers drawn in this week’s lotto were 6, 19, 25 and 28. Barry Donnelly (Cloughfin) and Anna McCann were lucky dip winners and share £50. Draw next week will take place in Heaney's on Sunday at 10pm. Jackpot £1,200.

Catholic Women’s Conference

Emnaus Retreat Centre, Swords, Co Dublin on 27th, 28th and 29th July 2018

Women’s Conference:

Topics include: Discover who you really are in God’s Plan; Learn of your true Beauty;

The Valiant Woman.

Humanae Vitae Conference:

Topics include: Embracing Womanhood; Motherhood and the Crucible with Joy;

Dad’s Role; Supernatural Motherhood etc.

Speakers include: Barbara McGuigan (USA) - EWTN radio host and international speaker to Women’s, Men’s, Bishops’ and Priests’ Conferences.

Fr Shenan Boquet (USA) – President of Human Life International speaks worldwide and many more …