Beragh Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 2nd December 2018 | First Sunday of Advent

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 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,

Today is the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the Church’s Liturgical Year. During the season of Advent, which runs from now until 24th December, we are preparing for the coming of Christ.

While there is a tendency to concentrate on the Nativity as the celebration of Christ’s historical coming into the world, I think it is important that we don’t lose sight of the other aspects of his coming as well.

During these days of Advent, we should try to reflect on the coming of Christ in a threefold way:

We commemorate the historical birth of Jesus as Son of God. “The Word was made flesh and lived among us”. Jesus shared in our humanity so that we might share in his divinity.

We acknowledge the fact that Christ continues to come to us in mystery every day, especially in his Word and in his Sacraments. The Lord’s abiding presence is with us and within us.

We look forward in hope to Christ’s final coming at the end of time. The Lord will come again in glory and hand over the Kingdom to the Father.

In short – we celebrate Christ’s coming in HISTORY at Bethlehem;

we celebrate Christ’s coming in MYSTERY each day;

we celebrate Christ’s coming in MAJESTY at the end of time.

Let us be watchful! Let us be awake! Let our prayer be ‘Come, Lord Jesus.’

With every blessing, Fr Colum

The Gift of Christmas

With only a week left until the long-awaited Carol Service in Beragh Chapel, I am aware that a number of people in the parish, and some people outside the parish, have been working extremely hard to ensure that this event will be a great success. While it is my hope that it will indeed be a significant fund raiser for Beragh Parish, I am confident it will also be a memorable evening of amazing talent that will raise our spirits in preparation for Christmas. If you haven’t already got a ticket, I would encourage you to do so.

Facebook Events Page - Beragh Parish Christmas Concert 2018 to enter free draw for a pair of tickets.

Tickets will be for sale at the 3 Churches this week-end, from various outlets and from the Parish Office (028 807 58206).

Parishioners are also calling at homes throughout the parish - your support is greatly

Grant them Eternal Rest, O Lord

Parish Dead List

Recently Deceased:

Doris McElhatton; Darryl Thompson; Monica McGeown (nee Geoghegan), Omagh; Karen-Rose Chand (Wembley).

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh

Sun 2nd December 11.30 am Packie, Annie &

Eileen Rodgers and Agnes Early; Deborah Loughran.

Sun 9th December 11.30 am Gusty McMackin;

Jimmy, Teasie and Aggie Donnelly; Sarah Logue.

Choir Practice

There will be a choir practice today after 11.30 am Mass in preparation for the Carol service and the Christmas choir on the 16th December.

St Vincent de Paul Society, Beragh

Speial Christmas Collection will take place at all Masses -

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December.

Please give generously and help those in need in our Parish this Christmas.

Radio Maria

Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies - all commercial free - Listen via TV on Saroview - Channel 210 and Freeview - Channel 826; Free App “Radio Maria Ireland”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie or via Phone - get live radio feed by calling 00353 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). Please join our growing faith family!

Knockmany RunningClub

Present the Rudolph Run 5 k and 10 k on Saturday 8th December at 12 noon (Eskra Community Centre). Registration at the Community Centre on Friday 7th December between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm and on Saturday 8th December between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. Everyone welcome. Price: £10 pre-reg; £12 on the day; £20 family rate for 5 k.

Mass Times

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh

Sunday: 11.30 am

Saturday: (8 Dec) 11.30 am

(Feast of the Immaculate Conception)

Church of St Malachy, Seskinore

Sunday: 10.00 am

Saturday: (8 Dec) 10.00 am

(Feast of the Immaculate Conception)

Church of St Patrick, Drumduff

Saturday: 7.30 pm

Friday: (7 Dec) 7.30 pm

(Feast of the Immaculate Conception)

Oratory, Sixmilecross

Rosary: 9.45 am

(Monday - Saturday)

Mon - Fri: Mass at 10.00 am

Adoration: (10.00 am - 12.30 pm)

( 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm)

Weekly Collection 25th November 2018

Envelopes: £1,008.27

Loose Collection: £ 217.99

Candles: £ 83.80

Messenger: £ 80.00

Building Fund: £ 38.00

Priest’s Dues: £ 333.50

Donation: £ 750.00

Total: £2,511.56

Congratulations

We welcome into the Parish, through the Sacrament of Baptism, Rose Aine Reilly and Brandon Ryan Tracey.

Beragh Red Knights

Our Annual Dinner Dance took place on Saturday night with an excellent turnout. We honoured our intermediate winning team and our first ever ladies team 25 years on (1993 - 2018). We also celebrated our senior men’s successful season and the Breacach Handballer’s World Championship success. Congratulations to all the Player of the Year recipients who are as follows: Senior men - Seamus Grant; Senior ladies - Aoife Treacy and Catriona Houston; Reserve player of the year - Ciaran Ward;

Minor boys - Oran Treacy and Minor ladies - Maeve McWilliams.

Thanks to all who attended and to those who put the evening together.

Thanks to Kelly’s Inn; Hitched - the band and our special guest, Aine Canavan. Photos will be uploaded onto the club website.

The numbers drawn in our new 5*Lotto were 1, 20, 23, 26 & 28. Four numbers were not matched so the lucky dip winners were Jamie-Lee McMahon and the McSorley children who share £50. Next week's draw will take place on Sunday in Heaney's Bar at 10.00 pm. Jackpot will be £5,050. The response to our new lotto has been great, good luck everyone and thanks for your continued support.

Flaxmill Centre

Christmas Programme

7th Dec - Silver Circle Dinner and Dance

(by invitation). Music by Sprig of Heather.

11th Dec - Old Time dance with music by Larry & Co starting 9.30 pm.

16th Dec - Christmas Bazaar starting @ 4.00 pm with our usual selection of valuable prizes including TV, Alexa, Toys,Turkeys, Hampers, Household items, Coal, Logs, Vouchers and lots more. If you would like to contribute a prize to the bazaar, the centre will be open on

Sun 9th December 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm as well as normal opening hours or you can contact any Committee Member. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Cloughfin Community Association

In Cloughfin Old School the programme is as follows:-

Mon 5.00 pm: Children’s Irish Dancing Class. Contact the Treanor School of Irish Dancing for more info.

Weds 11.00 am - 3.00 pm: Bright Ideas Arts & Crafts group, £3.00 including lunch.

9.00 pm 10.30 pm: Old Time/Social Dancing Class with Marie Garrity £3.00 including tea & biscuits afterwards.

Thurs 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm: Reminiscence group meets.

Our Christmas Raffle this year will benefit MS and tickets are currently on sale for it at all events in the building or from Committee members. The Raffle will take place at the Christmas Party night on Wednesday 12th Dec.

A trained Walk Leader is interested in setting up a morning walking group to cater for all abilities. More information can be obtained by ringing or texting 07533 691 895.

Everyone welcome to all adult activities. For any other info contact rosiemcm@btinternet.com, 028 8075 8616 or 07709 712 989 or pm the facebook page.